The 2023 applications are now open for the PrepareRI High School Summer Internship Program. If you are, or have, a rising senior this summer, this paid opportunity is an excellent one for college or …
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The 2023 applications are now open for the PrepareRI High School Summer Internship Program. If you are, or have, a rising senior this summer, this paid opportunity is an excellent one for college or career resumes. Students attend a one week paid ($15/hr.) boot camp which prepares them for interviews and work-related skills as well as helps them to determine things like their strengths and weaknesses, and then are matched to a full-time, paid ($15/hr.), five-week summer internship that gives them hands-on, real world work experience in a possible career interest. Hundreds of students across RI participate in these internships and the application process is a multi-phased process including submitting essays, a resume, participating in an orientation and interviews. It is an amazing opportunity for all students. If you are in need of appropriate work clothes, technology or transportation, PrepareRI will work with you.
The Rotary Club of Cranston will present a holiday concert featuring Cranston High School East and West at 7 p.m. on Dec. 19 at the Historic Park Theatre. Tickets are $20 per person and can be purchased online at TheParkRI.com. Proceeds from ticket sales will benefit Cranston East and West’s music departments as well as the Cranston Rotary scholarship program.
There will be a Holiday Shopping Social in Garden City on Monday, Dec. 12 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The event will be hosted by Local TV hosts and social media mavens Audrey McClellan and Ashley Erling (The Rhode Show). Audrey and Ashley will be inviting others to join them to shop Garden City Center and later wine and dine there. Stores will offer exclusive discounts, giveaways, experiences, samplings and fun demos during the evening’s events. Audrey and Ashley will have a designated hashtag where businesses can follow along and engage with any social tagging. The goal is to bring people together for shopping, social media, activity, and holiday fun at Garden City Center!
The new 2022 Cranston Police Department holiday ornament has arrived. The cost is $20 and all money raised from the sale will go directly to families in need this holiday season. More information at www.cpdcares.company.site.
Come visit Santa in his cozy cabin outside the Garden City Center gazebo now through Dec. 24 for a meet and greet and photo with the most holly jolly guy in the neighborhood. Reservations are strongly encouraged. Walkups are welcome but will be given a return time upon arrival. Pet photos are available every Monday. To register and for times/dates, visit www,gardencitycenter.com/event/santa-photos-2022/.
The Clouds Hill House Museum is open between 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. on Dec. 10, Dec. 11, Dec. 17 and Dec. 18 for individuals to look at the holiday decorations. If you cannot make one of the pre-scheduled dates, call the museum to schedule a time that works for you. More information at www.cloudshill.org/calendar.
Join the one and only Mrs. Claus at the Garden City Center gazebo on Dec. 11 and Dec. 18 while she reads some of her favorite holiday stories. Bundle up, bring a chair and sit by the gazebo with the famous lady in red and hear holiday tales for kids of all ages. Story time lasts from 11 a.m. to noon.
Cranston High School West Theatre presents “Bye Bye Birdie” starting Dec. 9. Individuals can view the performance at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 9 and Dec. 10 and at 2 p.m. on Dec. 11. Tickets are $12 per person.
There will be a traditional fall/winter grounds beautification day at Governor Sprague Mansion (1351 Cranston St.) on Dec. 10 from noon to 3:30 p.m. Volunteers should wear outdoor work attire and bring gloves, rakes, weedwackers and leaf bags (if possible). Chainsaws and leaf blowers are also appreciated. If individuals need community service hours, make sure to bring proper paperwork on Dec. 10. Contact Gregg and Mary at 401-944-9226 for any questions.
The bolts bazaar will take place at Cranston High School East on Dec. 10 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be over 50 vendors, raffles, homemade goodies, refreshments crafts and more. Kids will also be able to meet Santa. There is free parking and no entrance fee.
Join John Gillooly, author of “Friday Night Thunderbolts,” at the Cranston Public Library from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Dec. 10. His book tells the “untold story about Cranston East football” and he will discuss the genesis of the book, read some excerpts and participate in a Q&A with former Cranston East football coach Tom Centore who is featured in the book.
Gillooly was a national award-winning sportswriter/columnist at the Providence Journal for 50 years before retiring in the Fall of 2018. During his newspaper career he was recipient of an Associated Press Sports Editors national award for enterprising writing and a National Women’s Sports Foundation “Billie” media award. This event is free and open to the public. Copies of the book will be for sale for $15 each, cash only.
Join Clouds Hill Victorian House Museum from 10 a.m. to noon on Dec. 10 for a Christmas green workshop. The museum will supply the oasis, greens, ribbon and cones for your special arrangement for the holiday season. You can bring your own container and any special decoration you would like to incorporate into your design. The cost is $40 per person. More information can be found at www.cloudshill.org/calendar.
Come de-stress with the OneCranston HEZ. On Dec. 12 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Park Cafe (848 Park Ave.) there will be board games, free giveaways and free food to help relax during this busy holiday season. Registration is not required. Contact Ivy Swinski with any questions: iswinski@comcap.org.
Visit the Hope Recovery Center’s Resource table at the Central library from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Dec. 12 to pick up some free Narcan and other resources about drug addiction and recovery. Hope Recovery is part of the Parent Support Network of Rhode Island.
Need a place to wrap presents without your kids finding out? The Huddle Center at 70 Gansett Ave. will be having open wrapping hours during the month of December for wrapping all Holiday gifts. They will provide the materials; you just need to bring the presents. For more information, contact Brandi Silvia at bsilvia@comcap.org.
The OneCranston Health Equity Zone, in partnership with the Cranston Public Library, is holding a pet therapy event from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Dec. 14 at Central Library. Come and meet some wonderful pets from Paws From the Heart. These dogs will do tricks and participants will learn some stress-down techniques. This event is for all ages. Registration is required. Visit www.events.cranstonlibrary.org/event/9636399 for more information.
Holidays at the Huddle will be held on Dec. 15 from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. at 70 Gansett Ave. There will be hot cocoa and cookie decorating for Cranston families! For more information contact Brandi Silvia at bsilvia@comcap.org.
OneCranston Health Equity Zone will host a virtual cooking class for Cranston families on Dec. 15 where individuals will make easy hummus. Free ingredients will be provided and classes are available in English and Spanish. To sign up, call/text 401-222-9222.
Cranston High School East drama presents “A Christmas Carol” at 7 p.m. on Dec. 16 and Dec. 17. Tickets will be sold at the door ($10 for adults, $8 for students and free for children).
Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to join One Up Games for a Super Smash Bros Tournament on Dec. 17 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Cranston’s Central Library. All gaming equipment will be provided and there will have snacks. Registration is required and more information can be found at www.events.cranstonlibrary.org/event/9682829.
There will be a menorah lighting at 5 p.m. on Dec. 20 in the Cranston City Hall lobby. Rabbi Yossi Laufer will light the menorah and recite traditional Hanukkah blessings.
Councilwoman Aniece Germain – in partnership with the Artists’ Exchange and Hope and Change for Haiti – will host a clothing drive for neighbors in need on Dec. 21 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. They will be collecting warm clothes such as coats, gloves, socks and hats. The drop off location will be at the Artists’ Exchange (50 Rolfe Square). Please reach out to aniecegermain2@gmail.com with questions.
Phillips Memorial Baptists Church (565 Pontiac Ave.) is looking for children ages six to 10 who are interested in participating in a Chime Choir led by Minister of Music Martha Sobaje. The rehearsals won’t be too long and will occur at 11:15 a.m. after church on Sundays. This is an exciting and fun opportunity to learn music and a great way to meet others. If you are interested, contact Martha Sobaje at msobaje@gmail.com.
Warwick Center for the Arts will hold “The Winter Market” now through Dec. 17, Wednesday through Saturday – 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 3259 Post Road., Warwick. This year’s Winter Market features handmade items from over 20 local artists and represents the varied creativity that makes Rhode Island so special. In addition to handmade jewelry, toys, cards, ornaments, pottery and accessories, the Market will also sell affordable framed paintings, prints and other wall hangings in addition to WCFA gift certificates if you prefer to give the ‘arts experience’ as a holiday gift this year. The event is free to browse, but items are for sale. For further information, visit www.warwickcfa.org or call 401-737-0010.
Notable Works Publication is working with Crosswinds Poetry on the third edition of “Voices of the Earth: The Future of Our Planet.” The theme is awakening a resolve for rediscovery, resolution, adaption, growth and a call for continued action. Poets accepted for the publication in this book will receive a complimentary copy upon completion. Three prizes will be awarded from entries. ($100 for first place, $50 for second place and $25 for third place.) Poets may submit up to three original works not previously published, each one formatted in Times New Roman, not exceeding 60 lines (which includes title and any spaces in-between). No more than 66 characters on each line (which includes spaces and punctuation). The submission period runs from Jan. 1, 2023, to Feb. 15, 2023 at midnight. Please email your original poetry submissions to noreeninglesi@cox.net or info@notableworks.org. Or, mail to Notable Works PO Box 8122, Cranston, RI 02920.
OneCranston Health Equity Zone is starting a new initiative with the Cranston Herald and local photographer Timothy McFate called Humans of Cranston; they will be interviewing Cranston residents to gain a deeper understanding of and celebrate those who live here. Those interviewed will be featured in a new column and on OCHEZ social media. If you are interested in nominating a Cranston resident, please email JB Fulbright at jfulbright@comcap.org or call 401-208-3487.
The last week for yard waste pick-up within the city is the week of Dec. 19 to Dec. 23.
To submit your news from the community, email Emma at EmmaB@rhodybeat.com. This includes virtual events, which should be submitted two to three weeks ahead of the event. Photos in jpg format are accepted and news can include community events, promotions, academic news and nonprofit events. Email today and see your news in our column in the Cranston Herald.
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