SunRise Scoops

Donation Drive for Central High School Alumni Association

The Central High School Alumni Association of Providence will be holding a donation drive on June 7 at Central High School, 70 Fricker St., Providence, RI from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. collecting textiles, small household appliances and books (not textbooks or encyclopedias) to donate to Savers to raise money for the organization. Clean out your closets for a good cause! If you are not able to drop off your items within the listed time frame, call 401-595-8012 to arrange a pickup.

Italian Family Dinner

Join Our Redeemer Lutheran Church at 54 Cedar Swamp Rd. Smithfield, R.I. for an Italian dinner  on  Saturday, June 7 at 6:00 p.m. There will be spaghetti & meatballs, chicken parmesan, gluten-free vegetable lasagna, Italian salad, & garlic bread. There will be homemade strawberry shortcake for dessert. Admission $15 for adults, $8 for 12 & under, 5 & under Free. Large family $45. Hope to see you there!

Gaspee Days Parade Parking

$5! Safe, off-street Parade parking June 14 at Asbury UMC. 1 BLOCK FROM PARADE ROUTE! 550 Fair Street on the corner of Ann Mary Brown 9a-12:30p. Water for sale & Bathrooms open until 12P (Questions- Andrea 401-207-8017)

RISPCA Summer Learning Series

Rhode Island SPCA kicks off their Summer Learning Series on Wednesday, June 18. Please join us for a workshop with Missing Dogs Massachusetts to learn what to do if you lose your dog or if you find one! This free event starts at 6pm. Registration is required. For information: www.rispca.org.

Outdoor Summer Concert at Moosup Valley Church

The Moosup Valley Church summer concert will be held on Saturday, June 21 from 6-8 p.m. on the outdoor stage (weather permitting, otherwise inside) at the beautiful, historic church at 81 Moosup Valley Rd., Foster. The concert will feature singer/songwriters Joanne Lurgio and Michelle Saylors. Light refreshments are provided and, as always, a hat will be passed to show appreciation to the performers. All proceeds benefit the musicians. Come out and support live, local music! For more info, contact Laurie @401-623-0320. Weather permitting, please feel free to bring a chair(s) and a picnic basket of your favorite goodies. Additional upcoming concerts include Aug. 23: Mary Ann Rossoni, Sept. 20 (rain date Sept. 21): Concert in the Valley, Nov. 15: Allison Rose & Chris Knott, Dec. 6: Atwater & Donnelly.

Eating with the Seasons with Farm Fresh RI

Join Farm Fresh RI at the Marian J. Mohr Memorial Library on Saturday, June 25 at 6 p.m. for a lesson on how eating with the seasons can benefit your budget. Learn which produce is in season in Rhode Island and how to maximize your produce purchases with veggie substitutions.

Johnston High School Reunion Classes 1965 and 1966

Johnston High School will hold its class reunion for the classes of 1965 and 1966 on Sunday, August 24, at The Dance Floor, 332 Atwood Avenue, Cranston, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.  Food, beer, wine and entertainment is included. No cash bar.  $55.00 pp. Dress is smart-casual. Checks made payable to Dorothy (Rapone) Whelan, 6 Celebration Way, Johnston, RI 02919.  Please include your maiden name and graduation year on your check.  Please spread the word and inform classmates you know who may not have access to this information. For information/questions contact: Dottie (Rapone) Whelan: 401-714-7625 or dottiewhelan@gmail.com or Nadine (Gravel) Skovron: 401-837-0496 or ngskovron@yahoo.com.