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Editor’s note: Due to the COVID-19 crisis, many organizations have canceled, or postponed events scheduled for the coming weeks. We advise readers to check on the status of various events, and we will provide updates as they become available.

Scholarships available

The Rhode Island Black Business Association is now accepting applications for scholarships. Applicants must reside in Rhode Island, be a high school senior and be set to begin their freshman year at an accredited college or university in the fall of 2021. Award amounts vary from $500 to $1,000. The scholarship application deadline is 4 p.m. on June 30, 2020. For additional information, call 401-383-1179 or email info@ri-bba.org.

Curbside delivery at Mohr Library

 

Mohr Library and many other Rhode Island libraries are offering patrons the chance to get materials that are available at their individual locations. Eventually, patrons will be able to place holds and have items delivered between locations as well.

To take advantage of curbside delivery in Johnston, please call or email the library. Patrons will be connected with someone who can help explain the procedure, which conforms to recommendations from the greater library community. Staff will also help to identify things items patrons would like and will be familiar with alternatives in print or electronic form.

Please bear in mind that the library is operating with limited staff and might have to take down contact information so they can call patrons back shortly.

They will ask patrons to limit selections for curbside pickup to five items during this first phase of this effort.

When patrons drive up, or walk up, they are asked to have their mobile phone and library card number and call the library. Otherwise, knock. Staff will bring the package out and set it on a table outside, or just inside our door if the weather is bad. The library asks that patrons wait from a distance while things are brought out. Staff will be wearing masks and gloves for patrons’ protection.

This plan is based on recommendations from the Rhode Island Department of Health, which states that books are believed to present a low risk for transmission of viruses.

Email info@mohrlibrary.org or call 231-4980 to reserve up to five items that are currently available at the library. They will be available for contactless pickup 24 hours later.

Additionally, library patrons who like to place their own requests for books, videos, music or audio recordings can again do so starting June 1 through the Ocean State Libraries catalogs, available at catalog.oslri.net or encore.oslri.net. Note that the total number of requests is limited to five until June 15, when it will be increased to 10.

Sports canceled

 

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 health crisis, CDC recommendations, and Gov. Raimondo’s recent announcement, the Johnston Parks and Recreation has canceled all T-ball and track programs.

Just a reminder that the parking lot and walking track at Johnston Memorial Park is open. Please note that the bathrooms, playground, and office will remain close. Please make use of masks and social distancing.

Although the tracks at Johnston Memorial Park are open, the use of bikes, scooters, roller skates/blades, skateboards, etc. are prohibited. This is for everyone’s safety. ‘Blue Line’ patch now offered by Johnston Police

The Johnston Police Department is now selling “Blue Line” edition collectible patches. All of the proceeds from the sale of the patches will support Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.) and the work it does for the families of fallen police officers.

To purchase a patch, visit ibpo-local307-johnstonri.square.site.

Medicare eligibility

 

Coronavirus is presenting many challenges in the Rhode Island community for Medicare eligibles. Help with understanding Medicare health insurance is becoming an issue as companies transform their business processes. Luckily, local Medicare health plan agents are available and can operate remotely. Get no-cost help understanding Medicare health plan benefits from multiple insurance companies. Call today at 241-7985.

Help make a house a home

 

The Furniture Bank of RI, a nonprofit corporation, needs bureaus, complete twin or double beds, kitchen sets, mattresses, and other household furniture that you no longer need. To help a less fortunate family through your charitable donation of good used furniture, call 831-5511 to arrange for pick up. All donated articles must be in good condition.

Did you know?

Necco Wafers are coming back! They should be available at major drug stores and some grocery stores across the nation this month. Spangler said it expects the candies to show up at other retailers the following month.

Necco Wafers are one of the country’s oldest candies, dating to 1847. The wafers come in eight flavors: lemon (yellow), lime (green), orange (orange), clove (light purple), cinnamon (white), wintergreen (pink), licorice (dark gray) and chocolate (brown). (Source: Neccowafers.com)

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