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Sun Nov 8 2009

10:00 AM

Head to Toe Health Fair

Free Jewish Community Center 401 Elmgrove Ave Social Hall Raffles etc til 3pm

Mon Nov 9 2009

9:00 AM

Homeless Coalition Conference at Crowne Plaza

Yes We Will Conference on Housing and Homelessness

Yes We Will

When: Monday, November 9th
Where: Crowne Plaza in Warwick, RI

We're forwarding information on the Yes We Will Conference sponsored by the RI Coalition for the Homeless, Housing Action Coalition of RI, Housing Network, and Corporation for Supportive Housing

Register now! Limited tickets available.

Join housing partners for a special conference exploring the most pressing issues, best practices and cutting edge work on the topics of homelessness prevention and affordable housing.

Conference brochure and workshop descriptions available online only, click here for more information.

For more information contact RI Coalition for the Homeless at 421-6458

9:00 AM

Yes We Will!: 2009 Conference

Location: Crowne Plaza
Warwick
Contact: yeswewill.evenbrite.com

Yes We Will!: 2009 Conference Mark your calendars for the 2009 Yes We Will Conference Monday, November 9, 2009 Crowne Plaza Hotel, Warwick 9:00 am - 6:00 pm Keynote speaker: Makani Themba-Nixon Yes we will end homelessness! Yes we will build affordable housing! Yes we will grow healthy communities! Featured tracks will include: ·Skills building ·Developing affordable housing ·Building sustainable communities ·Advocacy/legislation ·Organizational development issues ·Best practices for our movement Visit www.yeswewill.eventbrite.com for more information Presented by: The Rhode Island Coalition for the Homeless Housing Action Coalition Housing Network Corporation for Supportive Housing

7:00 PM

Geneva Plaza Neighbors tentative times

Warm Hearts Buy Nothing Coats n' Day November Collecting Drive

Angelica and Geneva Plaza neighbors to discuss noise problem. Contact Councilman Barros for details.

Tue Nov 10 2009

1:00 AM

Marines 234th Birthday

Location: Pawtucket
RI
Contact: Your favorite Marine

Always a Marine

11:00 AM

Mix it Up at Lunch Day

Schools & Students can plan with youth with a free Mix it Up kit and details at www.mixitip.org to learn more about each other and have fun doing it too...Will your school do it today?

Wed Nov 11 2009

All Day

Veteran's Day

Thu Nov 12 2009

5:30 PM

Wearable Clothing Exhibit @ Slater Mill

Wearable Art Show & Sale Slater Mill, located at 67 Roosevelt Avenue along the Blackstone River in the heart of Pawtucket, along with Amica Insurance, presents a new exhibit titled Wearable Art Show & Sale in the Slater Mill Gallery running from Nov. 6, 2009-Jan. 2, 2010. The Slater Mill Community Guild Studios invites local artisans of all (fiber) mediums to submit imaginative and thoughtful creations for the human body. This is an opportunity for established and emerging (fiber) artists to showcase their work in a setting intimately connected to textile innovation. These pieces should be handcrafted and one-of-a-kind. They may be in the form of clothing, jewelry and accessories. This is a perfect opportunity to gear up for the upcoming holiday season! A panel of jurors will review the submissions and select those entries that will participate in the Wearable Art Show & Sale. Deadline for submission is October 22nd and submission forms may be obtained by emailing wearableart@slatermill.org or by calling Chandler at 401.725.8638 x107. Opening reception: Thursday, November 12, 2009 . 5:30-7PM Sponsored by: Amica Insurance. For more information about the exhibit contact Bernadette at 401-725-8638 ext. 105 or bernadette@slatermill.org.

Fri Nov 13 2009

All Day

VINE TRAINING RSVP

Tuesday November 17, 2009 PLEASE JOIN US FOR FREE VINE AWARENESS TRAINING! Rhode Island VINE is a free and anonymous telephone or internet based service that provides victims of crime, victim advocates, and law enforcement agencies two important features: information and notification. Rhode Island VINE is a statewide service. VINE monitors the custody status of offenders and provides it to victims 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. This is a great service to crime victims but only if they are informed. You can help! South Kingstown Police Department (Conference Room) 1790 Kingstown Road Wakefield, RI 02879 First Session: 9:00 am - 11:30 am Second Session: 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm Wednesday November 18, 2009 Rhode Island Dept. of Labor & Training (Conference Room) 1511 Pontiac Avenue Cranston, RI 02920 First Session: 9:00 am - 11:30 am Second Session: 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm Please RSVP no later than Friday November 13, 2009 to: Francine.bolarinho@doc.ri.gov or 401-462-5203 Please include your name, title, e-mail address, and session you will be attending. Space is limited for the South County Training. 1-877-744-8463

4:00 PM

St. Matthew Trinity Lutheran church bazaar 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The St. Matthew Trinity Lutheran Church bazaar, 690 Newport Avenue, is Friday, November 13, 2009 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Bazaar items include knitted and sewn goods and bakery goods. Parking is plentiful behind the church on First and Liberty Streets. The church is fully handicapped accessible.

Sat Nov 14 2009

6:00 PM

Ham & Bean Supper

A Ham & Bean Supper is being hosted by the First Baptist Church, 91 Cottage Street, Pawtucket, RI. Ticket prices are as follows: $4 for adults, Children 12 and under-$2 and Children under 2 are FREE. Ample parking located in rear of church at 45 Lyon Street. Entertainment included. Themed Baskets for sale as part of a silent auction. Proceeds from the auction to benefit American Baptist Women's Mission of "Breaking the Chains, Slavery in the 21st Century." Please call 401-725-7225 or email fbcpawtri@verizon.net for reservations, tickets and information.

8:00 PM

Chorus Line runs til 22nd and drop off coat donations too

Warm Hearts Buy Nothing Coats n' Day November Collecting Drive

9:00 PM

St. Matthew Trinity Lutheran Church bazaar 690 Newport Ave.

St. Matthew Trinity Lutheran Church, 690 Newport Ave., Pawtucket, continues its church bazaar with sewn goods and baked goods for sale. The bazaar will run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Parking is plentiful on Liberty and First Streets. The church is fully handicapped accessible.

Sun Nov 15 2009

All Day

Community Survey may arrive in your mailbox

This is a survey being coordinated by Salve Regina University to see what concerns and satisfaction you have about Pawtucket. Be honest. The surveys are not identified to the recipient.

All Day

November is American Diabetes Month

November is American Diabetes Month

9:00 AM

St. Matthew Trinity Sunday service 9 a.m. 690 Newport Ave.

St. Matthew Trinity Lutheran will hold its weekly Sunday service at 9 a.m. at 690 Newport Ave. at the intersection of Liberty Street, near First Street. Adult and youth Bible studies will be held at 10:15 a.m. The church is handicapped accessible and has plentiful parking on Liberty Street and First Street.

Wed Nov 18 2009

All Day

VINE TRAINING if Registered by 13th

9:00 AM

BVCAP Offers FREE Lead Hazard Mitigation Seminar

Location: Blackstone Valley Community Action Program, Inc.
32 Goff Avenue, Pawtucket, RI
Contact: Teresa McKay 723-4520 x279

The Blackstone Valley Community Action Program, Inc. (BVCAP), through funding awarded by the Healthy Kids Collaborative, is offering free Lead Hazard Mitigation seminars for home owners which will focus on teaching property owners how to identify lead hazards, use lead safe work practices, clean rental units properly and prepare them for clearance inspections. A completion certificate will be issued to all attendees and this will satisfy compliance as outlined by the State Lead Law. The Lead Hazard Mitigation Seminar will be held on the following dates: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 9:00am-12:00pm (English) Tuesday, December 15, 2009 9:00am-12:00pm (Spanish)

9:00 AM

Free Grantwriting Breakfast Workshop

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ New Roots Training Announcement Introduction to Grant Writing Introducción a Solicitudes de Subvenciones (Grants) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Introduction to Grantwriting ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Wednesday, November 18th & Saturday, November 21st 9:00am to 12:30pm Trainers: Suzanne Alden Registration Deadline: November 10, 2009 November 18: Casey Family Services, 1268 Eddy Street, Providence, RI 02905 (Map) November 21: YWCA, 324 Broad Street, Central Falls, RI 02863 (Map) (Parking located at the back of Hawes Street) Breakfast: 9-9:30 a.m. Training begins at 9:30 sharp and ends at 12:30 p.m. Click HERE for registration form Workshop description: The Introduction to Grant Writing workshop is an introductory workshop designed to give novice grant writers the confidence, knowledge and tools they need to prepare winning grant proposals. Strategies for preparing applications and budgets for foundation, corporate and federal sources will be discussed, with a special emphasis on writing for grassroots organizations. In this workshop, participants will learn: tools for identifying prospective grant funders; strategies for preparing letters of intent and proposals that clearly articulate your mission, vision and programs; tips on building relationships with foundation staff; budget basics; strategies for developing a grant "calendar" to get your grants written and out the door on time. Trainer: Suzanne Alden, Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE), is a grantwriter, trainer and consultant for a wide range of nonprofit organizations. She has nearly ten years of experience in the development field, serving as a director of development, grantwriting consultant, and trainer for small and mid-sized organizations. Suzanne has a unique understanding of grassroots initiatives, having served as a community organizer for antipoverty and public health campaigns in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Introducción a Solicitudes de Subvenciones (Grants) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Miercoles 18 de Noviembre y Sábado 21 de Noviembre 9:00am a 12:30pm Instructores invitados: Suzanne Alden Fecha límite para la matriculación: 10 de noviembre del 2009 18 de noviembre: Casey Family Services, 1268 Eddy Street, Providence, RI 02905 (Mapa) 21 de noviembre: YWCA, 324 Broad Street, Central Falls, RI 02863 (Mapa) (Parqueo localizado en la parte atrás en Hawes St.) Desayuno: 9-9:30 a.m. El taller comenzará a las 9:30 en punto y terminará a las 12:30 p.m. Haga click aquí para el formulario de registración Descripción del taller: Introducción a Solicitudes de Subvenciones (Grants) Este será un taller de introducción a la escritura de solicitudes de subvenciones, presentado por Suzanne Alden CFRE, y está diseñado para dar a los nuevos escritores de propuestas de subvenciones la confianza, el conocimiento y las herramientas que necesitan para preparar solicitudes que ganan las subvenciones (Grants). Presentaremos las estrategias para la preparación de las solicitudes y los presupuestos para las fundaciones, corporaciones y para fondos federales, con un énfasis especial en la escritura para las organizaciones de base (Grassroots). En este taller, los participantes aprenderán: Herramientas para la identificación de posibles oportunidades de obtener subvenciones; Estrategias para la preparación de cartas de intención y propuestas que articulen; claramente su misión, visión y sus programas; Consejos sobre cómo mantener las relaciones y comunicación con el personal de las Fundaciones; Conceptos básicos de Presupuestos (Budgets); Estrategias para el desarrollo de un "calendario" de subvención para que sus propuestas lleguen a tiempo. Instructoras: Suzanne Alden, CFRE, es una escritora de solicitudes de subvenciónes, entrenadora y consultora para una amplia gama de organizaciones sin fines de lucro enfocadas en atender a las necesidades críticas de la comunidad, tales como la vivienda, el desarrollo de la juventud, la salud y la educación. Ella tiene casi diez años de experiencia en el campo de desarrollo y recaudación de fundos, sirviendo como Directora de Desarrollo, consultora de subvenciones, y el entrenadora de las pequeñas y medianas organizaciones. Suzanne tiene una comprensión única de las iniciativas de base, habiendo servido como organizadora comunitaria en campañas de lucha contra la pobreza y campañas de salud pública en Massachusetts y Rhode Island. New Roots Info ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ New Roots Providence is a program of The Providence Plan that provides support to faith-based and community organizations working to improve life for people in Rhode Island. Since 2005, New Roots has helped hundreds of organizations in Rhode Island to build the capacity, skills and resources that turn passion and ideas into action. We offer free training, grants, and technical assistance to help organizations strengthen their management structure, develop new sources of funds, and create vibrant, healthy partnerships. Thanks to renewed funding from the federal Compassion Capital Fund, New Roots Providence now serves organizations across the entire state of Rhode Island. Quick Links... ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ New Roots Website Past Workshop Materials Resources More About Us Contact Information ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Bernadette Tavares 401-455-8880, x 216 Fax: 401-331-6840 nrptraining@provplan.org

Thu Nov 19 2009

3:30 PM

Truancy Prevention Workshop- RSVP needed

Truancy Prevention Network

Panel Discussion

Including representation from:

RI Family Court, Department of Education, DCYF, Community Partners and Families

November 19, 2009

3:30 - 5:00 P.M.

Parent Support Network of RI

1395 Atwood Avenue

Johnston

The presentation will be a panel discussion sharing policies and practices that are currently taking place around Rhode Island.

Please feel free to disseminate this flyer widely (see attached). School personnel, families, attendance officers, community partners and anyone else interested in truancy prevention activities are welcome to attend.

To register please contact Parent Support Network at 467-6855 or 1-800-483-8844.

5:00 PM

Veterans Gathering for Gallery Nite Art

URI Providence Campus Exhibit at the Shephard Building 80 Washington St Prov

Steve Pennell 277-5206 or www.uri.edu/prov

6:30 PM

PAL-RI Crowne Plaza

Call 785-2100 to attend the celebration

6:30 PM

PAL-RI Crowne Plaza

The annual gala at the Crowne Plaza in Warwick for full participation- 785-2100 or info@pal-ri.org Great program to inspire and free.

6:30 PM

Speaking of Kids-Sleep and ADHD

Speaking of Kids Series

Bradley Hospital Free Series Register at 444-4800

6:30 PM

Why Good Leaders Make Bad decisions and How to Prevent it!

“Think Again: Why Good Leaders Make Bad Decisions and How To Keep It From Happening To You” Moderated by Sally Jackson Thursday, November 19 at 6:30-8:00 pm C. Walsh Theatre, Suffolk University (Boston, MA) Ford Hall Forum at Suffolk University presents Sydney Finkelstein on “Think Again: Why Good Leaders Make Bad Decisions and How To Keep It From Happening To You;” moderated by Sally Jackson. Thursday, November 19, at 6:30-8:00 pm. Followed by an open discussion. Admission is free and open to all. C. Walsh Theatre, Suffolk University, 55 Temple Street, Boston, MA. Wheelchair accessible and conveniently located near the Park Street MBTA station. For more information, call the Ford Hall Forum at 617-557-2007 or visit www.fordhallforum. org. History is full of brilliant leaders making incredibly poor choices. From President John F. Kennedy’s Bay of Pigs invasion to Wall Street’s heavy bets in the mortgage market, we see people with extraordinarily powerful cognitive abilities make terrible decisions. Why does this happen? Sydney Finkelstein, bestselling author and Steven Roth Professor of Management for the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College, joins Sally Jackson, public relations consultant and founder of Jackson & Company, to addresses the specific ways our minds are lured into making misguided judgments, and why organizations so often fail to correct the mistake. Most importantly, he identifies the way wise leaders sidestep these pitfalls, and how you can do the same. Background information: Sydney Finkelstein is the Steven Roth Professor of Management at the Tuck School at Dartmouth College, where he teaches courses on Leadership and Strategy. He teaches executive education at the Tuck School (where he serves as the Faculty Director of the flagship Tuck Executive Program), and also has experience working with executives at Northwestern, Wharton, Duke, Bocconi, London Business School, Australian Graduate School of Management, Melbourne Business School, Hanoi School of Business, the Chalmers School (Sweden) and the Helsinki School of Economics. He holds degrees from Concordia University and the London School of Economics, as well as a Ph.D. from Columbia University in strategic management. Professor Finkelstein has published 11 books and over 60 articles, including the #1 bestseller in the U.S. and Japan, Why Smart Executives Fail (www.whysmartexecut ivesfail. com). In Professor Finkelstein’s follow-up new book, Think Again: Why Good Leaders Make Bad Decisions and How to Keep it From Happening to You (Harvard Business Press) (www.tuck.dartmouth .edu/thinkagain) , he turns his attention to such major strategic decisions as the war in Iraq, Hurricane Katrina, and numerous business cases to explain why decision-makers sometimes think they’re right when they are really wrong. The Ford Hall Forum is the nation’s oldest continuously operating free public lecture series. The Forum promotes freedom of speech and fosters an informed and effective citizenry through the public presentation of lectures, debates, and discussions. Its events illuminate the key issues facing our society by bringing to its podium knowledgeable and thought-provoking speakers, including some of the most controversial opinion leaders of our times. These speakers are presented in person, for free, and in settings, which facilitate frank and open debate. For more information on the Ford Hall Forum, contact Executive Director Alex Minier, 617-557-2007, alex@fordhallforum. org or visit www.fordhallforum. org. Information about Suffolk University’s partnership with the Ford Hall Forum can be obtained by contacting Mariellen Norris, (617) 573-8450, mnorris@suffolk. edu.

Fri Nov 20 2009

All Day

Dropoff

PAWTUCKET St. Paul’s Church - 50 Park Place

PAWTUCKET St. Paul’s Church - 50 Park Place

City of Pawtucket, City Hall - Ma
PAWTUCKET St. Paul’s Church - 50 Park Place

City of Pawtucket, City Hall - Mayor’s Office & Slater Park Office

Bristol County Savings Bank

Memorial Hospital

Pawtucket Credit Union

Woodlawn Community Center - 210 West Avenue

Oakhill Nursing Home and Rehab Center - 544 Pleasant Street

Pawtucket Library - 13 Summer Street

Gail Ahler’s Gift Designs - 1005 Main Street, Unit 707

yor’s Office & Slater P
PAWTUCKET St. Paul’s Church - 50 Park Place

City of Pawtucket, City Hall - Mayor’s Office & Slater Park Office

Bristol County Savings Bank

Memorial Hospital

Pawtucket Credit Union

Woodlawn Community Center - 210 West Avenue

Oakhill Nursing Home and Rehab Center - 544 Pleasant Street

Pawtucket Library - 13 Summer Street

Gail Ahler’s Gift Designs - 1005 Main Street, Unit 707

Bristol County Savings Bank

Memorial Hospital

Pawtucket Credit Union

Woodlawn Community Center - 210 West Avenue

Oakhill Nursing Home and Rehab Center - 544 Pleasant Street

Pawtucket Library - 13 Summer Street

Gail Ahler’s Gift Designs - 1005 Main Street, Unit 707

Bristol County Savings Bank

Memorial Hospital

Pawtucket Credit Union

Woodlawn Community Center - 210 West Avenue

Oakhill Nursing Home and Rehab Center - 544 Pleasant Street

Pawtucket Library - 13 Summer Street

Gail Ahler’s Gift Designs - 1005 Main Street, Unit 707

11:00 AM

RIPTA Senior Bus Passes now $10

Leon Mathieu Senior Center 420 Main Street Pawtucket 728-7582

Check North Providence Senior Ctr and other sites for earlier needs

Sat Nov 21 2009

9:00 AM

Free Grantwriting Breakfast Workshop

Sun Nov 22 2009

All Day

Family Volunteer Day

:: Watch TV This Week! :: Family Volunteer Day :: Holiday Volunteering :: UPDATE! :: Could You Use More Help? Dear Arthur, Are you are overwhelmed with work at your agency/organization? Join the club -- this is a very busy time. Why not take a moment to give us a call or shoot us an email? We can help you, by providing great volunteers, unpaid interns and more. We hope you'll take another moment to read this e-newsletter -- You won't be sorry! There is probably something here that is just what you've been looking for. Bernie Beaudreau Wants You... to watch TV this week Volunteering goes Hollywood October 19-25 The Entertainment Industry Foundation (or EIF, the leading Hollywood charity) has created a campaign called I PARTICIPATE to help make service and volunteerism a national priority. The campaign kicks off with a week-long television event running from October 19 - 25, 2009. During that week, America's most-loved television shows on ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, and other broadcast networks will spotlight service through scripted programming, segments and Public Service Announcements with inspirational messages, and story lines about volunteerism. We encourage you to watch, be inspired, and prepare for others to be inspired too, calling you to sign up! Family Volunteer Day Approaches! (Saturday, November 22) Post your opportunities now! Every year, we ask families to volunteer together on the Saturday before Thanksgiving. They can visit the residents of a nursing home or other facility, clean up yards or parks -- they even do windows! Perhaps you could organize a food, clothing or school supply drive, and let the families do the pick-ups and sorting. And they love arts and crafts! Ask them to do almost anything, and they will be there. We will give you special items to say thank you to your family volunteers, and they may very well become supporters of your organization for a lifetime. Feel free to call us for suggestions. Holiday Season Opportunities It's not as far away as you think! We are already getting requests for opportunities to volunteer during the holidays. The sooner you get your opportunities posted, the more help you'll have during those hectic times. Questions? email volunteer@ServeRhodeIsland.org Service Bridge To Work To you, it's an unpaid intern. To them, it's a chance to learn and grow. They are receptionists, development assistants, medical assistants, program assistants, and janitorial/maintenance workers. What do you need at your office? Please contact Celise Craig at ccraig@ServeRhodeIsland.org for more information on this wonderful program.

9:00 AM

St. Matthew Trinity Lutheran Church, 9 am 690 Newport Ave.

St. Matthew Trinity Lutheran Church 690 Newport Ave. will be holding its 9 a.m. service at the church. Parking is plentiful behind the church on First and Liberty Streets. The church is fully handicapped accessible. For more information, contact Pastor Cheryl Larsen Lawing at 723-5632 or e mail her at pastorclc2001@verizon.net.

2:00 PM

Chorus Line Last Show

Community Players

6:00 PM

Gemma Fashion Show at Twin Rivers

Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Foundation has the fashion Show November 22 at Twin River Event Center.... Tickets $40.. Includes dinner ! Call 861-hero to order or for more details.!

Tue Nov 24 2009

All Day

Possible Primary Election for District 62

Declarations now being taken for Dennigan's seatPAWTUCKET - Representatives from the Rhode Island Secretary of State's Office have announced that they will begin accepting declarations of candidacy to run in a special election for the recently vacated House District 62 seat starting tomorrow, Oct. 15, and ending Friday, Oct. 16 at 4 p.m. A special election for Dennigan's vacated seat will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 29. The District 62 seat, covering parts of Pawtucket and East Providence, is open because former Rep. Elizabeth "Betsy" Dennigan, a Democrat, stepped down on Oct. 1 to take on incumbent Rep. James Langevin for his 2nd Congressional District U.S. House seat. She has spent the past 13 years as a state lawmaker. Pawtucket makes up most of District 62, or about 85 percent, according to a representative for Dennigan, while East Providence makes up about 15 percent of the district. The deadline for political party endorsements is Oct. 19, according to Secretary of State A. Ralph Mollis. In order to qualify for the ballot, candidates must submit their nomination papers, including the signatures of at least 50 House District 62 voters, by Oct. 27. It won't be known whether a primary will be necessary until the East Providence and Pawtucket boards of canvassers and Mollis' office have determined whether the candidates submitted enough certified signatures to qualify for the ballot. The certification of signatures generally takes several days. The following are notable special election calendar events: * The last day to register to vote in the primary is Oct. 24. * The deadline for primary mail ballots is Nov. 3. * Emergency ballots will be available from Nov. 4 to Nov. 23. * The primary will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 24, if needed. * The last day to register for the election is Saturday, Nov. 28. * The deadline for election mail ballots is Tuesday, Dec. 8. * Emergency ballots will be available from Dec. 9 to Dec. 28, excluding the Christmas holiday. * Finally, the special election will take place on Tuesday, Dec. 28. The Pawtucket Board of Canvassers is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Call 722-1637 with any questions. - For more information about registering to vote, visit www.sec.state.ri.us/elections .

Wed Nov 25 2009

All Day

Warm a Heart Coat Drive Collection ending- 27th giveaway

Warm Hearts Buy Nothing Coats n' Day November Collecting Drive

All Day

Xmas Run Walk -Woman's Oncology Center for Integrative Care

Rogers High School 15 Wickham Rd Newport 02860 http://www.needtorace.com

To register online- $18 for T-shirt by December 1st - Donation Goal of $150 pledges

One Blackstone Place Providence RI 02905

Questions or to Volunteer 741-9708 Melanie Cahill zepgoddess@juno.com

Race Maps and registration also at http://www.geocities.com/oplusfinish

This is the 26th annual Xmas 10K Run and 5K Walk

10:00 AM

Warm a Heart Coat Giveaway Day Sorting -Volunteers Needed

Location: Visitors Center Area
Auditorium
Contact: Arthur Plitt email kingarthur02940@yahoo.com

Coats Collected in November will be given away to all and sorted throughout the day.

Thu Nov 26 2009

All Day

Thanksgiving

Fri Nov 27 2009

10:00 AM

Buy Nothing Day also at the Statehouse

Buy Nothing Day November 27th

On November 27th – the busiest day in the American retail calendar and the unofficial start of the international Christmas-shopping season – thousands of activists and concerned citizens in 65 countries will take a 24-hour consumer detox as part of the annual Buy Nothing Day, a global phenomenon that originated in Vancouver, Canada. This is a day where we challenge ourselves to switch off from shopping and tune into life.

Kalle Lasn, co-founder of the Adbusters Media Foundation, which was responsible for turning Buy Nothing Day into an international annual event, said, “Our headlong plunge into ecological collapse requires a profound shift in the way we see things. Driving hybrid cars and limiting industrial emissions is great, but they are band-aid solutions if we don’t address the core problem: we have to consume less. This is the message of Buy Nothing Day.”

One may ask: “instead of buying nothing on November 27th, shouldn’t we be spending more so as to save our economy?” Attempts to shore up our present economy are futile. Our globalized consumer-orientated economic system is crumbling and the signs for global catastrophes are already here, as our planet’s natural resources are plundered, Can we face it? Can we really face the reality that this is so?

So what can we do? It will take vision and experimentation to develop new economies based on localization, where much of what we buy is produced locally, and of course, we have to consume much less. On November 27th, join people from sixty five countries by buying nothing and sending a clear message that over-consumption is one of the main causes for our planetary crisis.
Buy Nothing Day isn’t just about changing our habits for one day, but about starting a lasting lifelong commitment to consuming less and producing less waste.

Here in Providence, we observe Buy Nothing Day for the thirteenth year in a row by holding a life-affirming winter coat exchange on the State House lawn, directly across from Providence Place Mall from 10AM-2PM. In case of inclement weather, the exchange will take place at St. Patrick’s School, 244 Smith St. Those who have winter coats to give can just drop them off; those needing a winter coat can pick one up. Coat exchanges also take place in Pawtucket, Newport, Wakefield, and Woonsocket. Volunteers are needed at all the sites.

Providence: Greg Gerritt: 331-0529; gerritt@mindspring.com; Phil Edmonds 461-3683; philwhistle@juno.com

10:00 AM

Buy Nothing Day-Warm aHeart@ Visitors Center Pawtucket

Buy Nothing Day November 27th Phil Edmonds provides this essay

On November 27th – the busiest day in the American retail calendar and the unofficial start of the international Christmas-shopping season – thousands of activists and concerned citizens in 65 countries will take a 24-hour consumer detox as part of the annual Buy Nothing Day, a global phenomenon that originated in Vancouver, Canada. This is a day where we challenge ourselves to switch off from shopping and tune into life.

Kalle Lasn, co-founder of the Adbusters Media Foundation, which was responsible for turning Buy Nothing Day into an international annual event, said, “Our headlong plunge into ecological collapse requires a profound shift in the way we see things. Driving hybrid cars and limiting industrial emissions is great, but they are band-aid solutions if we don’t address the core problem: we have to consume less. This is the message of Buy Nothing Day.”

One may ask: “instead of buying nothing on November 27th, shouldn’t we be spending more so as to save our economy?” Attempts to shore up our present economy are futile. Our globalized consumer-orientated economic system is crumbling and the signs for global catastrophes are already here, as our planet’s natural resources are plundered, Can we face it? Can we really face the reality that this is so?

So what can we do? It will take vision and experimentation to develop new economies based on localization, where much of what we buy is produced locally, and of course, we have to consume much less. On November 27th, join people from sixty five countries by buying nothing and sending a clear message that over-consumption is one of the main causes for our planetary crisis.
Buy Nothing Day isn’t just about changing our habits for one day, but about starting a lasting lifelong commitment to consuming less and producing less waste.

Here in Providence, we observe Buy Nothing Day for the thirteenth year in a row by holding a life-affirming winter coat exchange on the State House lawn, directly across from Providence Place Mall from 10AM-2PM. In case of inclement weather, the exchange will take place at St. Patrick’s School, 244 Smith St. Those who have winter coats to give can just drop them off; those needing a winter coat can pick one up. Coat exchanges also take place in Providence, Newport, Wakefield, and Woonsocket. Volunteers are needed at all the sites. kingarthur02940@yahoo.com

10:00 AM

Warm A Heart Buy Nothing Coat Day

Location: Visitors Center
Pawtucket
Contact: Arthur Plitt email kingarthur02940@yahoo.com

Sharing the warmth of neighbors with coats given away for all who need them also with books for kids from Books on Wings

10:00 AM

Warm a Heart Coat Giveaway Day- Free Books for Kids

Location: Visitors Center Area
Pawtucket
Contact: kingarthur02940@yahoo.com

Annual giveaway of coats collected throughout Pawtucket by neighbors for those who need them-Limits will apply per individual. Books will be given to kids as well free.

Sat Nov 28 2009

10:00 AM

Last Day to Register to Vote in Rep #62 Special Election

Saturday, November 28, 2009 is the last day to register to vote in the State Representative Dist. #62 Special Election on December 29, 2009. Board of Cavassers will be at the Visitors Center from 10 am - 2 p.m. accepting new registrations and changes of address.

4:30 PM

Last day to register for District 62 Election

PAWTUCKET -

A special election for Dennigan's vacated seat will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 29.

The District 62 seat, covering parts of Pawtucket and East Providence, is open because former Rep. Elizabeth "Betsy" Dennigan, a Democrat, stepped down on Oct. 1 to take on incumbent Rep. James Langevin for his 2nd Congressional District U.S. House seat. She has spent the past 13 years as a state lawmaker.

Pawtucket makes up most of District 62, or about 85 percent, according to a representative for Dennigan, while East Providence makes up about 15 percent of the district.

The deadline for political party endorsements is Oct. 19, according to Secretary of State A. Ralph Mollis. In order to qualify for the ballot, candidates must submit their nomination papers, including the signatures of at least 50 House District 62 voters, by Oct. 27.

It won't be known whether a primary will be necessary until the East Providence and Pawtucket boards of canvassers and Mollis' office have determined whether the candidates submitted enough certified signatures to qualify for the ballot. The certification of signatures generally takes several days.

The following are notable special election calendar events:

* The last day to register to vote in the primary is Oct. 24.

* The deadline for primary mail ballots is Nov. 3.

* Emergency ballots will be available from Nov. 4 to Nov. 23.

* The primary will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 24, if needed.

* The last day to register for the election is Saturday, Nov. 28.

* The deadline for election mail ballots is Tuesday, Dec. 8.

* Emergency ballots will be available from Dec. 9 to Dec. 28, excluding the Christmas holiday.

* Finally, the special election will take place on Tuesday, Dec. 29.

The Pawtucket Board of Canvassers is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Call 722-1637 with any questions.

- For more information about registering to vote, visit www.sec.state.ri.us/elections .

Tue Dec 1 2009

1:00 PM

Deadline for the Pawtucket Downtown Naming Contest

Residents asked to help create identity for Pawtucket's Downtown: Information session to be held October 7th to announce $500 prize for marketing effort The public and anyone interested in participating are invited to an informational session and competition kickoff meeting on Wednesday, October 7th at 4:00 pm at the Visitor Center, 175 Main Street, Pawtucket. The Pawtucket Foundation announces a call for entries for a downtown name-the-neighborhood contest. A $500 stipend and recognition at the Annual Awards Celebration will be the reward for the winning entry. The competition, co-sponsored by The Times and Alliance Blackstone Valley Federal Credit Union, calls for submissions to identify a name for Pawtucket's downtown neighborhood that markets the positive attributes that make the neighborhood an attractive place to live, work and visit. The competition is open to anyone with a great idea, including residents, artists, marketing experts, tourists, students and businesses. "All over the world, vibrant neighborhoods have created unique names and marketing conventions that help to form their identities," explained Thomas Mann Executive Director of The Pawtucket Foundation. "In downtown, we have a growing arts and entertainment district, a number of cultural and historic attractions and a beautiful riverfront," Mann continued. "Like SoHo and the Garment District in New York or the North End in Boston, the creation of an encompassing name will help to market downtown's attractions and showcase the neighborhood as an exciting place to live, work and visit." In recent years there has been a resurgence of people living, working and visiting the downtown. In the last seven years over 500 new housing units have been developed in historic mill conversions in and around Pawtucket's urban core. Those living opportunities in addition to the opening of new businesses throughout downtown and construction of an iconic I-95 Pawtucket Bridge, have driven organizers to start thinking about strengthening the historic downtown's identity. "The investments in and around Pawtucket's downtown are creating an undeniable sense of momentum," explained Herb Weiss, Pawtucket's Economic and Cultural Affairs Officer. "We want to continue to capitalize on that momentum and come up with a name that is fresh and unique." Weiss previously capitalized on branding Pawtucket as Rhode Island's Creative Community. "I think we are still Rhode Island's Creative Community, and this downtown naming contest will prove that," continued Weiss. "With as many talented artists, designers, marketing experts, students and free thinkers as we have in Pawtucket, I'm sure the winning concept will be something the community can be proud of and will showcase our downtown in a marketable fashion." A winner will be announced at the Foundation's annual meeting on January 12, 2010. The winning concept will be featured in a marketing campaign developed by The Pawtucket Foundation and will be displayed throughout the region. In addition, the winning designer will receive $500 and a complimentary ticket to be recognized at the Foundation's Seventh Annual Awards Celebration. Proposals for the Downtown Pawtucket Naming Contest should focus on creating a distinct, recognizable and marketable identity. All submissions should be original work and clearly articulate a concept that can be reproduced on a variety of media. Submissions should be made to info@pawtucketfoundation.org or mailed to Downtown Naming Contest c/o The Pawtucket Foundation, P.O. Box 515, Pawtucket RI 02862. The deadline for submissions is December 1, 2009. The call for entries is available for download by clicking the image to the right, by visiting www.pawtucketfoundation.org/projects or by calling 401-725-4400. Good luck to all those that enter!

Sat Dec 5 2009

10:00 AM

Build a Gingerbread House

$2 OFF YOUR GINGERBREAD HOUSE! Artists' Exchange proudly announces the 5th annual Gingerbread House Decorating Contest & Artisan Fair Saturday, 12/5 10am-4pm Sunday, 12/6 10am-3pm with a newly added ADVANCED COMPETITION! Also- Join Santa and our Christmas carolers for a ROLFE SQUARE WINDOW UNVEILING revealing 10 unique storefront designed by RISD students! Artists' Exchange is taking another step toward revitalizing Rolfe Square. RISD students have been hard at work as part of a semester-long project, working with six Rolfe Square business owners including Ruth's Lingerie, Park Senate Barber Salon, Betty's Candies, Cranston Chamber of Commerce, Artists' Exchange and Citizens' Bank, to redesign store windows, bringing new life and holiday cheer to Rolfe Square. Join us at 11am for the unveiling! Event Details Participants start with a graham cracker construction and craft it into a work of art. Prizes awarded to winners in each age level category. Plus... artisans, raffles and more! View the 2008 ProJo video coverage here. $11 per house $15 advanced competition ($2 OFF pre-paid reservations with the mention of the coupon above) Advance reservations strongly recommended. Call 401.490.9475 to reserve. SATURDAY, 12/5 10am - 4pm REGULAR COMPETITION & ARTISANS Attendees will have an opportunity to shop from local artisans throughout the day. A selection of raffle prizes will be available for attendees to enter to win. Santa will also be stopping by to visit Artists' Exchange and Betty's Candies next door! 10am -4pm Holiday Shopping at Artisan Tables 10am-3pm House Decorating 11am-12pm Window Display Unveiling 3:15pm Raffle Winners Announced SUNDAY, 12/6 10am - 3pm REGULAR & ADVANCED COMPETITION A selection of raffle prizes will be available for attendees to enter to win. Santa will also be stopping by to visit Artists' Exchange and Betty's Candies next door! 10am-2:15pm House Decorating 10am-2:15pm Advanced Competition 3pm Raffle and Contest Winners Announced We hope to see you here!

11:00 AM

PPS Holiday Festival

Location: tba
Providence
Contact: Providence Preservation Society

Holiday Festival to be held on December 4-5 , 2009.

Sun Dec 6 2009

10:00 AM

Gingerbread House Competition

$2 OFF YOUR GINGERBREAD HOUSE! Artists' Exchange proudly announces the 5th annual Gingerbread House Decorating Contest & Artisan Fair Saturday, 12/5 10am-4pm Sunday, 12/6 10am-3pm with a newly added ADVANCED COMPETITION! Also- Join Santa and our Christmas carolers for a ROLFE SQUARE WINDOW UNVEILING revealing 10 unique storefront designed by RISD students! Artists' Exchange is taking another step toward revitalizing Rolfe Square. RISD students have been hard at work as part of a semester-long project, working with six Rolfe Square business owners including Ruth's Lingerie, Park Senate Barber Salon, Betty's Candies, Cranston Chamber of Commerce, Artists' Exchange and Citizens' Bank, to redesign store windows, bringing new life and holiday cheer to Rolfe Square. Join us at 11am for the unveiling! Event Details Participants start with a graham cracker construction and craft it into a work of art. Prizes awarded to winners in each age level category. Plus... artisans, raffles and more! View the 2008 ProJo video coverage here. $11 per house $15 advanced competition ($2 OFF pre-paid reservations with the mention of the coupon above) Advance reservations strongly recommended. Call 401.490.9475 to reserve. SATURDAY, 12/5 10am - 4pm REGULAR COMPETITION & ARTISANS Attendees will have an opportunity to shop from local artisans throughout the day. A selection of raffle prizes will be available for attendees to enter to win. Santa will also be stopping by to visit Artists' Exchange and Betty's Candies next door! 10am -4pm Holiday Shopping at Artisan Tables 10am-3pm House Decorating 11am-12pm Window Display Unveiling 3:15pm Raffle Winners Announced SUNDAY, 12/6 10am - 3pm REGULAR & ADVANCED COMPETITION A selection of raffle prizes will be available for attendees to enter to win. Santa will also be stopping by to visit Artists' Exchange and Betty's Candies next door! 10am-2:15pm House Decorating 10am-2:15pm Advanced Competition 3pm Raffle and Contest Winners Announced We hope to see you here!

Mon Dec 7 2009

All Day

Inclusive Schools Week

Location: Your School
Pawtucket
Contact: http://www.inclusiveschools.org/ISW2008

http://www.inclusiveschools.org/ISW2008 Inclusive Schools Week 2009 December 7 - 11, 2009 Save the Dates!

All Day

Inclusive Schools Week begins

9th Annual Inclusive Schools Week

"Inclusive Technologies"

December 7-11, 2009

All Day

Pearl Harbor Remembered

Location: 175 Fountain St
Pawtucket
Contact: Veterans

Remember those lost and the liberties we fight for always

All Day

The 9th Annual Inclusive Schools Week

Location: Your school
RI
Contact: http://www.inclusiveschools.org/ISN_Video_Including_Samuel_Discu

The 9th Annual Inclusive Schools Week December 7 - 11, 2009 Save the Dates! http://www.inclusiveschools.org/ISN_Video_Including_Samuel_Discussion

Tue Dec 8 2009

All Day

Last Day to request absentee ballot in Rep. Dist 62 Election

Today is the last day to request an absentee ballot in the Rep Dist 62 Election to be held on 12/29/09. Call the Board of Canvassers for more information at 722-1637.

Wed Dec 9 2009

All Day

First Day to cast an Emergency Ballot in Rep. Dist #62 Elect

Today is the first day to cast an Emergency Ballot in the Rep. Dist #62 Election to be held on 12/29/09. You have to cast the ballot at your local Board of Canvassers (Pawtucket - 722-1637). You may cast an Emergency Ballot if you have learned that you will be out of the state on Election Day or for a medical reason.

Thu Dec 10 2009

7:00 PM

Christmas Carol starts

You're Invited to a Very Special Event: A Christmas Carol at the newly renovated Park Theatre! following a Pre-Show VIP Party "A fresh approach to this heartwarming classic... it was a joy to watch this local gem." -Steven Feinberg, Executive Director of the Rhode Island Film and Television Office "The show that's giving the Trinity Rep classic a run for its money." -Ann Hood, RI Monthly Join us for an award-winning Black Box Theatre tradition... SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19TH ~ 7PM Pre-Show VIP Party 4:30 - 7pm at Artists' Exchange Tickets $75 ($15 for show only) Party includes silent auction, live music, food, beer & wine and VIP seating at the show. Guests will be escorted to the Park Theatre in a horse-drawn carriage. Hosted by Allan Fung, Mayor of Cranston and Steven Feinberg, Executive Director of the RI Film and TV Office. GROUP RATE AVAILABLE (for Park Theatre show only): For 15 or more tickets, price will be reduced to $10 per ticket Call 401.490.9475 for tickets. ADDITIONAL PERFORMANCE DATES The following performances will take place in the Black Box Theatre at Artists' Exchange: Thursday, December 10th ~ 7pm Friday, December 11th ~ 7pm Saturday, December 12th ~ 7pm MATINEE: Sunday, December 13th ~ 2pm Thursday, December 17th ~ 7pm Tickets $15. Call 401.490.9475 for reservations.

Fri Dec 11 2009

All Day

Inclusive Schools Week Endss

9th Annual Inclusive Schools Week

"Inclusive Technologies"

December 7-11, 2009

6:00 PM

Hanukkah Begins at Sundown

Location: Your place
Pawtucket
Contact: friends

Hanukkah (also spelled Hanukka, Hanukkah, Chanuka, and Chanukah) 2008 begins on the evening of Monday, December 21, and lasts until Tuesday, December 29. Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights, is one of the most joyous times of the Jewish year. The reason for the celebration is twofold (both dating back to c. 165 BCE): the miraculous military victory of the small, ill-equipped Jewish army over the ruling Greek Syrians, who had banned the Jewish religion and desecrated the Temple; and the miracle of the small cruse of consecrated oil, which burned for eight days in the Temple's menorah instead of just one. Hanukkah is celebrated by: lighting a menorah for eight nights with olive oil or wax candles; one on the first night and an additional one each succeeding night, so that the last night has eight lights eating food fried in oil, especially potato pancakes (latkes) and jelly doughnuts (sufganiyot) playing with a dreidel, a four-sided top; the player wins or loses money depending on which side it lands on (each is marked with a different Hebrew letter) In 1997, a 60-foot, 18-ton menorah was built in Latrun, Israel; a rabbi was lifted by crane each night to kindle the lights. The same year, a 12-foot pyramid of 2,400 jelly doughnuts was built near Afula, Israel; the pastries were later distributed to soldiers serving near the northern border.

Sun Dec 13 2009

10:00 AM

Xmas Run Walk -Woman's Oncology Center for Integrative Care

Rogers High School 15 Wickham Rd Newport 02860 http://www.needtorace.com

To register online- $18 for T-shirt by December 1st - Donation Goal of $150 pledges

One Blackstone Place Providence RI 02905

Questions or to Volunteer 741-9708 Melanie Cahill zepgoddess@juno.com

Race Maps and registration also at http://www.geocities.com/oplusfinish

This is the 26th annual Xmas 10K Run and 5K Walk

Tue Dec 15 2009

9:00 AM

BVCAP Offers FREE Lead Hazard Mitigation Seminar

Location: Blackstone Valley Community Action Program, Inc.
32 Goff Avenue, Pawtucket, RI
Contact: Teresa McKay 723-4520 x279

The Blackstone Valley Community Action Program, Inc. (BVCAP), through funding awarded by the Healthy Kids Collaborative, is offering free Lead Hazard Mitigation seminars for home owners which will focus on teaching property owners how to identify lead hazards, use lead safe work practices, clean rental units properly and prepare them for clearance inspections. A completion certificate will be issued to all attendees and this will satisfy compliance as outlined by the State Lead Law. The Lead Hazard Mitigation Seminar will be held on the following dates: Tuesday, December 15, 2009 9:00am-12:00pm (Spanish)

Fri Dec 18 2009

4:00 PM

Deadline for Arts Grant Application

http://www.pawtucketri.com/arts/grants/

Grant applications and required attachments are due to the Office of the City Clerk, 137 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02860 by no later than 4:00pm on December 18, 2009. No late applications will be accepted. Please direct any questions to Susan Mara at (401) 724-5200 or e-mail maras@psdri.net.

Thank you for your interest and support of the arts in Pawtucket.

Application Evaluation Criteria 10

Application 10

Sat Dec 19 2009

6:00 PM

Hanukkah ends at Sundown

Location: Your Home
Pawtucket
Contact: friends

Hanukkah (also spelled Hanukka, Hanukkah, Chanuka, and Chanukah) 2008 begins on the evening of Monday, December 21, and lasts until Tuesday, December 29. Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights, is one of the most joyous times of the Jewish year. The reason for the celebration is twofold (both dating back to c. 165 BCE): the miraculous military victory of the small, ill-equipped Jewish army over the ruling Greek Syrians, who had banned the Jewish religion and desecrated the Temple; and the miracle of the small cruse of consecrated oil, which burned for eight days in the Temple's menorah instead of just one. Hanukkah is celebrated by: lighting a menorah for eight nights with olive oil or wax candles; one on the first night and an additional one each succeeding night, so that the last night has eight lights eating food fried in oil, especially potato pancakes (latkes) and jelly doughnuts (sufganiyot) playing with a dreidel, a four-sided top; the player wins or loses money depending on which side it lands on (each is marked with a different Hebrew letter) In 1997, a 60-foot, 18-ton menorah was built in Latrun, Israel; a rabbi was lifted by crane each night to kindle the lights. The same year, a 12-foot pyramid of 2,400 jelly doughnuts was built near Afula, Israel; the pastries were later distributed to soldiers serving near the northern border.

7:00 PM

Christmas Carol

Fri Dec 25 2009

All Day

Christmas

1:00 AM

Xmas Celebration

Location: Your Home
Pawtucket
Contact: friends

Gold, frankincense and myrrh were the first Christmastide gifts, given by the three Magi to the baby Jesus when they visited him in his manger in Bethlehem two millennia ago. Nowadays, despite the commercial emphasis that has superseded what used to be a simple celebration of the birth of the Christian Savior (for many retailers, two thirds of the year's income is earned during the last month or so), the season has managed to retain its spirit of sanctity and benevolence. The New York Sun perhaps captured the essence of the holiday best in its famous 1897 editorial, ''Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus'': ''He exists as certainly as love and generosity and devotion exist, and you know that they abound and give to your life its highest beauty and joy... The most real things in the world are those that neither children nor men can see... he lives and lives forever.'' Something else that's been living for a long, long time but can be seen by children and men is the General Grant Tree, a giant sequoia proclaimed by president Calvin Coolidge in 1926 as the nation's Christmas tree — aside from Santa Claus, the most enduring Christmas symbol.

Sat Dec 26 2009

1:00 AM

Kwanza Begins

Location: Your Home
Pawtucket
Contact: friends

Many people think Kwanza is an ancient African celebration. In reality, Kwanza was established in 1966 to provide an opportunity for the African American community to celebrate their heritage and reinforce positive community values. Kwanza is celebrated for 7 days beginning on December 26th and ending on January 1st. On December 31st a feast is prepared for family and friends

Mon Dec 28 2009

4:00 PM

Last Day to cast Emergency Ballot in Rep Dist #62 Election

Today at 4:00 p.m is the deadline to cast an Emergency Ballot for the Rep Dist. #62 Election to be held on 12/29/09. Call Board of Canvassers for information - 722-1637.

Tue Dec 29 2009

All Day

Special Election for Dennigan Senate Seat- District 62

Declarations now being taken for Dennigan's seat

PAWTUCKET - Representatives from the Rhode Island Secretary of State's Office have announced that they will begin accepting declarations of candidacy to run in a special election for the recently vacated House District 62 seat starting tomorrow, Oct. 15, and ending Friday, Oct. 16 at 4 p.m.

A special election for Dennigan's vacated seat will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 29.

Pawtucket makes up most of District 62, or about 85 percent, according to a representative for Dennigan, while East Providence makes up about 15 percent of the district.

The following are notable special election calendar events:

* The last day to register to vote in the primary is Oct. 24.

* The deadline for primary mail ballots is Nov. 3.

* Emergency ballots will be available from Nov. 4 to Nov. 23.

* The primary will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 24, if needed.

* The last day to register for the election is Saturday, Nov. 28.

* The deadline for election mail ballots is Tuesday, Dec. 8.

* Emergency ballots will be available from Dec. 9 to Dec. 28, excluding the Christmas holiday.

* Finally, the special election will take place on Tuesday, Dec. 29.

The Pawtucket Board of Canvassers is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Call 722-1637 with any questions.

- For more information about registering to vote, visit www.sec.state.ri.us/elections .

7:00 AM

Special Election Day - State Rep. Dist #62

Special Election Day - State Rep. Dist #62. Polls open 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Polling locations:

Fallon School - Lincoln Ave.

Agnes Little School - N. Bend St.

Independence Square - Prospect St.

Columbus Ave. Fire station.

More info call the Board of Canvassers at 722-1637.

Thu Dec 31 2009

All Day

Kwanza Feast

Location: Your house
Pawtucket
Contact: friends

Many people think Kwanza is an ancient African celebration. In reality, Kwanza was established in 1966 to provide an opportunity for the African American community to celebrate their heritage and reinforce positive community values. Kwanza is celebrated for 7 days beginning on December 26th and ending on January 1st. On December 31st a feast is prepared for family and friends

12:00 AM

New Years Eve

Location: Your house
Pawtucket
Contact: friends

ANOTHER NEW YEAR

Fri Jan 1 2010

1:00 AM

Kwanza Ends

Sat Jan 2 2010

4:00 PM

Wearable Clothing Exhibit @ Slater Mill ends

Wearable Art Show & Sale

Slater Mill, located at 67 Roosevelt Avenue along the Blackstone River in the heart of Pawtucket, along with Amica Insurance, presents a new exhibit titled Wearable Art Show & Sale in the Slater Mill Gallery running from Nov. 6, 2009-Jan. 2, 2010.

The Slater Mill Community Guild Studios invites local artisans of all (fiber) mediums to submit imaginative and thoughtful creations for the human body. This is an opportunity for established and emerging (fiber) artists to showcase their work in a setting intimately connected to textile innovation. These pieces should be handcrafted and one-of-a-kind. They may be in the form of clothing, jewelry and accessories. This is a perfect opportunity to gear up for the upcoming holiday season!

A panel of jurors will review the submissions and select those entries that will participate in the Wearable Art Show & Sale. Deadline for submission is October 22nd and submission forms may be obtained by emailing wearableart@slatermill.org or by calling Chandler at 401.725.8638 x107.

Opening reception: Thursday, November 12, 2009 . 5:30-7PM

Sponsored by: Amica Insurance.

For more information about the exhibit contact Bernadette at 401-725-8638 ext. 105 or bernadette@slatermill.org.

Thu Jan 21 2010

6:30 PM

Speaking of Kids-Depression in Children & Teens

Speaking of Kids Series

Free Bradley Hospital Sessions Register at 444-4800

Sat Jan 30 2010

4:00 PM

Community Sing w/Bill Harley

The Community Sing is open to the public. Admission is $5 for an individual or family. Upcoming Community Sings are scheduled with Dr. Clarice LaVerne Thompson in December, date to be announced, and Bill Harley, January 30 at 4pm. For more information please call 401.248.7001.

Fri Feb 5 2010

All Day

Go Red Day

Lead the way and plan a wear red day!
National Wear Red Day is coming Feb. 5, 2010. But it takes just one person to start Wear Red Day on any day of the year. Let that person be you! Consider organizing a Wear Red Day at your workplace, with your faith-based organization, at your community center or even in your own home. Speak up! Inspire your friends, neighbors, coworkers and family members to show their support for the fight against heart disease!

Sat Feb 20 2010

All Day

218th Anniversary of the PostOffice

Location: Pawtucket
US
Contact: USPS

George Washington started the Postal Sevices and for 1.40 in todays money, you could have a letter delivered up to 30 miles....but did you know Franklin did the surveying for the Post Road...our Route 1 and yes the Post road in many spots... Franklin was the colonial postmaster but got sacked too for opening the mail of the then Massachusetts Royal Governor Hutchison...before we declared independence in 1776

Mon Feb 22 2010

All Day

Washington's Birthday

Location: RI
USA
Contact: friends

Here is our founding further pushed into the Presidents Day total inclusion ...but he was a super starter for our country.

Thu Feb 25 2010

8:00 AM

Camp Braveheart- and 26th RSVP for youth losing loved ...

Location: Camp Fuller
Wakefield
Contact: 312-2363 Deanna

August 25 and 26, 2010 YMCA Camp Fuller Wakefield, RI Call (401) 312-2363 for more information This coming August, Home & Hospice Care of Rhode Island will once again sponsor Camp BraveHeart, a free bereavement day camp to provide an appropriate emotional outlet for Rhode Island children 6-to-17-years-old who have experienced the death of a loved one. The necessity for such a camp is borne out by research that shows children rarely receive bereavement intervention and are at much greater risk for depression, suicide and substance abuse, according to Home & Hospice Care of Rhode Island bereavement coordinator Deanna Upchurch, who holds a Master's degree in counseling psychology and founded the camp. Camp BraveHeart provided children with fun activities and grief support. Camp activities included swimming, kayaking, archery, rock climbing, karate, gardening, art and music activities and story telling. In addition, counselors provided grief and emotional support through discussions, opportunities to memorialize lost loved ones and remembrance circles.

Fri Feb 26 2010

All Day

Obama and the Budget and State of the Union? date tba

Location: WASHINGTON
DC
Contact: TV

Constitutionally, he's required to give from ''from time to time,'' not every year, but the expectation is that, yes, there will be an early 2009 State of the Union address. But given that President-elect Obama's inauguration takes place a week or so before the State Of The Union is traditionally given, the plan, as of right now, is to push the formal State of the Union into early February. Note: the speech might not be labeled as a ''State of the Union'' -- it might be labeled an ''economic address.'' And note well that Obama's first budget is due in the middle of February....

8:00 AM

Camp Braveheart- RSVP for youth losing loved ones- FREE

Sat Mar 6 2010

9:30 AM

Friends of the Moshassuck annual meeting will be on Saturday

Location: 37 Sixth St
Providence
Contact: Greg

Friends of the Moshassuck annual meeting will be on Saturday at 9:30 AM at 37 6th St in Providence. Anyone interested in the Mighty Moshassuck is welcome to attend. Friends of the Moshassuck Annual meeting Saturday march 6 9:30 Am 37 6th st Providence. Call Greg at 331-0529 for directions. If you are planning to attend, please let me know. Either by email or phone. Greg 331-0529 Agenda. Welcome/Introductions Board Elections Budget (see below) Bruce Campbell and the incredible Moshassuck panoramic picture project April 5 Tree planting April 26 Clean up Adjourn We elect the board (volunteers welcome) and will discuss The April 5 Collyer Field Tree planting anda spring cleanup along the river. We may also get an update on the Panoramic mapping of the river going on and if you have river oriented projects, bring them as well. If you plan to attend, please let me know so we can have coffee/tea/munchies in the right quantities. Questions, get in touch. Greg

11:00 AM

St Patricks Day Parade staging with noontime kickoff

Location: McCoy Field/Jenks Jr High area start
Downtown Pawtucket
Contact: St Pats Committee 480-7334

Join the parade or watch it and have fun with the first in RI...then to the Armory for more fun

Wed Mar 10 2010

7:00 PM

Oakhill Neighborhood Meeting on the Pidge Tavern

Oakhill Nursing Home on Pleasant St will host a neighborhood meeting as well as a Pidge Tavern presentation

Sat Mar 27 2010

12:00 AM

LAND AND WATER SUMMIT-SAVE the DATE!

Location: URI
Kingston
Contact: RI Land Trust

SAVE the DATE! The Memorial Union has been reserved for March 27, 2010 for the 7th Annual Land & Water Summit.

8:00 AM

RI Land and Water Summit

The Summit is organized & it is designed to provide grassroots conservation organizations with information and tools that can immediately be put to use to improve conservation and strengthen their organizations.

(web site: nbep.org)
Land and Water Partnership
(web site: landandwaterpartnership.org)
RI Blueways Alliance
(web site: ExploreRI.org)

Thu Apr 1 2010

All Day

Census Day

Location: Throughout the nation
Contact: Ken McGill - 722-1637

Census Day 2010 - Make sure your counted!

Sat May 29 2010

All Day

World No Tobacco Day

Location: Ampitheatre
Pawtucket
Contact: Pawtucket Prevention Coalition

Tba

Sun Jun 6 2010

10:00 AM

Cancer Survivorship Celebration Day

Crowne Plaza Hotel Warwick for the annual Celebration

Mon Jun 28 2010

All Day

Volunteeringandservice Conference

Location: NYC
NY
Contact: http://volunteeringandservice.org/

Make plans now to join us June 28 - June 30, 2010 in New York City for the next National Conference on Volunteering and Service! Start spreadin' the news!

Sat Jul 3 2010

9:00 PM

Fireworks at McCoy Stadium

The Pawtucket Fireworks Committee raised money for the July 3rd, 2010 fireworks at McCoy Stadium with thanks for the free show!

Sun Aug 1 2010

All Day

Annual-Colon Screening Cancer Walk

Join the second annual event with the hundreds of participants

Sat Aug 21 2010

All Day

The Big Bike Race- Roll Models-tba

Location: Blackstone Valley Bike Path
RI
Contact: 732-7700 Amy Rovin

Roll Models-Many Role Models for the RI Mentoring Partnership. Will you be one in August or thru the year for the kids?

Tue Sep 7 2010

All Day

Jewish New Year

Rosh Hashanah begins at sundown September 7, (Tuesday)
Yom Kippur begins at sundown September 16

The Jewish High Holy Days during the 10 day period between Rosh Hashanah &Yom Kippur

Rosh Hashanah & Yom Kippur are the most important of all Jewish Holidays -Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, is a time of family gatherings, special sweet tasting foods.

Yom Kippur, Day of Atonement, is the most solemn day of the Jewish year & is a day of fasting, reflection & prayers.

Fri Sep 17 2010

All Day

CONSTITUTION DAY

Location: YOUR SCHOOL
usa
Contact: http://www.crf-usa.org/constitution_day/constitution_day_hom

If you are not able to properly view this message, please go to: http://www.crf-usa.org/constitution_day/constitution_day_home.htm A 2005 act of Congress states that all educational institutions receiving federal funding must observe Constitution Day, celebrating the September 17 1787 signing of the U.S. Constitution. Constitutional Rights Foundation is pleased to present a series of free online lessons, resources from our catalog, and Internet links to help educators design their own Constitution Day program. Celebrate in your classroom with engaging, high-quality lessons on topics related to the historical and contemporary significance of our Constitution and Bill of Rights. Click here to view the resources: http://www.crf-usa.org/constitution_day/constitution_day_home.htm

Sat Oct 9 2010

All Day

Flames of Hope- Save the Date for Breast Cancer Celebrations

Flames of Hope 2010 is October 9th! SAVE THE DATE!!! 861 HERO

Tue Dec 7 2010

1:00 AM

Pearl Harbor Remembered

Location: Pawtucket
RI
Contact: Veterans

Always remember and celebrate the losses and then the victory

Sun Dec 26 2010

All Day

Kwanza Begins

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