Glimmer of Hope Corn HoleTournament
Glimmer of Hope Corn Hole Tournament is set for Aug. 10, from 12 noon to 4 p.m., at Safe Harbor Silver Spring, 362 Pond St., Wakefield. $50 per team of 2 and $10 per spectator. Come out for some exciting competition, enticing raffle baskets and a whole lot of fun! Glimmer of Hope is a non-profit organization that raises awareness and money for families, while showing children who are battling childhood cancer their beauty and strength. For more information: siennagranatiero@gmail.com.
Tolman Class of ’67
Tolman Class of ’68 will hold a ¾ Century Birthday Celebration on Wednesday, Aug. 14, at Arigna Pub, 508 Armistice Blvd., Pawtucket, at 5 p.m. Food and drink available for purchase. Please join us! For more information, please contact Al Pellegrini 401-639-7417.
Victory Day Anniversary Celebration
The Graniteville WWII Veterans Memorial Foundation will hold its 24th anniversary celebration at its annual Victory Day event on Saturday, Aug. 17. The memorial service starts at 10 a.m. with the placement of the wreath and flowers at the Graniteville war monuments site located on Putnam Avenue, Johnston (corner of Mathewson St. and Putnam Ave. next to the fire station). The procession continues to the Johnston Historical Society Museum for the remainder of the event followed by light refreshments. For more information, call Laura at (401) 658-2234.
FACT Fundraiser
You can support a great cause and help an organization raise funds for scholarships that will be awarded to Rhode Island students who will pursue careers in law enforcement, criminal justice, or social services. Attend the FACT Scholarship Fundraiser from 1-7 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 17, at Hill’s Tavern & Grill, 417 Putnam Pike, Glocester. Enjoy delicious food, drinks, outdoor games, and live entertainment while making a difference in the lives of students. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to give back and have a great time with friends and family. Kids under 12 are FREE. You can register online at Eventbrite.com.
Moosup Valley Music Series
The Moosup Valley Music Series is being held on Saturday, Aug. 17, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Moosup Valley Church, 81 Moosup Valley Rd., Foster. Rain or shine. Bring chairs and a picnic supper. Featured performers: local musicians, Jim Van Gieson on guitar, and Mary King & Ed Sweeney on the dulcimer, banjo, harp, and more. For more info: Laurie 401-623-0320.
Homeless Animals Day
Defenders of Animals is set to host its 30th Annual Homeless Animals Day.
The event is being held in coordination with the International Society for Animal Rights and is celebrated throughout the world. The event serves as an opportunity for animal advocates to band together to promote adoptions and promote low-cost spaying/neutering of cats and dogs.
Defenders of Animals, which began a 46-year journey of caring for and defending the rights of animals in April of 1978, will hold its Homeless Animals Day/Candlelight Vigil/and Humane Heroes Award Ceremony and raffle at the Governor Sprague Mansion, located at 1351 Cranston St. in Cranston event on Saturday, Aug. 17. The ceremony will be held outdoors (indoors if it rains) from 7 to 9 p.m. The event is free and open to the public and will feature entertainment by Scarlett, a 2-piece acoustic band based out of Rhode Island covering Top hits from the sixties to today.
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