OCEANSTATE JUNE 2020
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JUNE EVENTS In the Ocean State RUSTIC TRI VIEW DRIVE IN The Rustic Drive In announced that they will be reopening as of Friday May 15, 2020. The following are their most recent guidelines via their Facebook page: "We are excited to open this Friday , let’s work together to create a safe entertainment experience. PARKING An attendant will guide you to a parking spot – please follow their lead. We will keep one open space between vehicles Please watch the movie from • The inside of your vehicle; OR • Chairs placed directly in front of your vehicle; OR, • If you’re in a truck, chairs located in the truck bed Please do not congregate with other visitors anywhere on the premises MASKS Must be worn at all times when: - Your vehicle windows / hatches are open - Anytime you are outside your vehicle SOUND Sound will come from your car radio. • Screen #1 - 90.1FM • Screen #2 – 91.5FM • Screen #3 – 87.9FM If needed, please bring a radio with you. We will not have radios available. FOOD CONCESSIONS Support our operations by buying food at the concession stand. Please wear a mask and maintain 6’ social distancing. You can place your order by:
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• Walk up service at the ORDER HERE door of the stand (ladies restroom side of the building) – please maintain 6’ social distancing & wear a mask OR • Call (401)484-5452 to place your order. Please give us 20 minutes and pick up your order at the PICKUP HERE door (men’s room side of the building) • Per State of RI guidelines, trash should be taken with you in your vehicle when you leave at the end of the evening RESTROOMS - Only 3 people will be allowed in each restroom at ANY time - Will be monitored by an attendant. - Please maintain 6’ social distancing, wear a mask and wash/ sanitize your hands. • Note: When not visiting the concession stand or restroom ALL patrons must stay at their vehicle. Thank You" For additional information and updates, please visit their facebook page by searching "Rustic Tri View Drive In" or inputting the following URL into your internet search bar: https://www.facebook.com/ RusticDriveIn/
RI STATE PARKS The following is a list of parks that have been reopened in Rhode Island as of May 9, 2020. This information has been quoted from the RI State Parks official website, please visit riparks.com for more information and details regarding reopenings and guidelines/policies:
"PHASE I The following State Parks are open daily: Beavertail State Park, Jamestown* Black Regiment Monument, Portsmouth Brenton Point State Park, Newport Burlingame State Park, Charlestown* Colt State Park, Bristol Cocumcussoc Park, North Kingstown Fort Adams State Park, Newport** Fort Wetherill State Park, Jamestown* Haines Memorial State Park, East Providence John H. Chafee Nature Preserve, North Kingstown J.L. Curran State Park, Cranston Lehigh High Grove, Portsmouth Lincoln Woods State Park, Lincoln** Meshanticut State Park, Cranston Pulaski State Park, Glocester* Purgatory Chasm, Middletown Snake Den State Park, Johnston Updated 5/14/20"
MUSEUMS AROUND THE WORLD During this uncertain time of COVID-19 and social distancing, Google has provided a wealth of free resources for people to use, one of them being free virutal museum tours around the world. The following is a direct quote from USA Today's website: " Google Arts and Culture partnered with over 2,500 museums and galleries around the world to offer virtual tours of their spaces. Some of the options include New York’s Museum of Modern Art and Amsterdam’s Van Gogh Museum. The Louvre, based in Paris, is also offering its own virtual tour online for free." Visit the following URL to check out all of the awesome tours and resources that Google has to offer: https://artsandculture.google.com/ partner?hl=en
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COREY ANNE ABREAU Everything alive starts out small as can be—including vegetables, fruit, and babies like me! Your child is about to be a big brother or sister! But how do you explain what’s happening inside Mommy’s belly? Before I Was Born is a children’s book for new siblings that explains how their baby brother or sister grows during pregnancy—first they’re as big as a seed, then a pear, then as large as a watermelon! Corey Anne Abreau is the mother of two boys, Cole and Carter. Originally from Rhode Island, Corey currently lives in North Attleboro, Massachusetts. The immediate and unbreakable bond Corey felt during pregnancy inspired her to write this story as a way to celebrate the joys of motherhood. Social Media Links: Website: www.coreyanneabreau.com Facebook: https://www.facebook. com/authorcoreyabreau/ Instagram: corey_anne_abreau
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Pairing sweet illustrations with a melodic rhyme, this book is the perfect baby shower book or new sibling gift.
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lifestyle
2020 has definitely been a whirlwind of change for all of us. The world has been enduring something that has never before been seen, and quarantine has become the new normal. Everything happened so quickly, and because of that, many people (myself included) have had a hard time adjusting. Self isolating, wearing masks and maintaining proper social distance during this time is so very important; however, it can take a toll on your mental and physical well being. So what am I getting at? Why am I stating information that is pretty obvious to everyone? Simple. I want to be a light. I am here to be a light for you and your loved one’s today as best as I can be. Here are some ideas for ways to stay productive and occupied during this stir crazy time we are living in: 1. Keep a Routine If, like me, you have been stuck at home (for the benefit of the greater good) then you
have probably felt a little lost in terms of structure. If there is one thing I have learned, it is that it is so important to keep a routine. It doesn’t have to be complex, it can be as simple as getting up at the same time every morning and enjoying a cup of coffee. That small bit of structure will really make a difference in your day. 2. Get Fresh Air While there are not many places we can go to right now, the outside is still completely open for all of us. So long as we maintain proper social distancing protocols, we are free to enjoy the outdoors as much as we would like. I make it a point to get out at least once a day and take a walk. My walk really makes the difference in my days. It gives me energy, I love getting the fresh air and feeling that warm sunshine on my skin when we are lucky enough to have it! 3. Clean that thing You have Been Avoiding I am 100% guilty of this. There’s that thing on my list that has been lingering for months that I just never seem to have the time to get to. Well, now time is no longer an issue, so I should be able to clean it. While it was still hard to muster up the courage, I have been able to tackle so many home cleaning projects that I have been meaning to get to and, let me tell you, now that it’s done it feels SO great! I was able to clean out the closet that has been a mess for well over a year, organize my cabinets and even get around to deep cleaning the microwave. The hardest part is starting, but once you’re working at it it’s hard to stop. 4. Pick up a New Hobby If there is one thing I have been seeing on social media during this time, it has been how creative JUNE 2020 O CEAN STATE
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people have become. I adore seeing how many people have found their way to some form of creative outlet and how much they are truly enjoying it. It doesn’t have to be a traditional art form (like painting or drawing), it can be something as simple and as fun as making a dancing TikTok because you forgot how much you love to dance! 5. Take Care of Yourself know that I have always been one to say things like “ I want to have a better skincare routine, but I can never seem to find the time to fit it in” or “I try to workout, but I am always so busy!” Well, now is the time. I have taken some time to do some research for myself and really up my skincare routine, and my skin is thanking me so much for it already. I have also taken this time to learn how to run, and I actually enjoy it so much (which is something I NEVER thought I would say in a million years!) So whether it’s taking care of your skin or working out more, make it a point in every day to take extra care of yourself. When all is said and done, this is a time that is so hard for everyone and we are all learning to adjust to this “new normal”. Please remember to give yourself grace and love one another during this time, because we are all struggling with the pandemic at hand, but on top of that we all have our own individual battles we are handling too. So if some days you feel “run down” and low energy, do not beat yourself up. This pandemic is taking a toll on all of us, and we need to remember that our bodies are working in a way they never have before. Thank you so much to all who are working tirelessly through this pandemic. A big thank you to: - Our frontline workers in the healthcare field who choose to get up daily, head into work and face this pandemic head on to help those who are in need. - Our frontline retail workers. Who stay late and arrive early
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to make sure everyone can have the food and supplies that they need to maintain a normal, happy and healthy lifestyle (along with all of the new social distancing regulations that they must enforce and adhere to.) - Our delivery drivers/truck drivers who work day and night to get us our mail/ online orders/supplies to stores in need. Your hard work does not go unnoticed and we are thankful. - Our teachers. Who have been working non stop at home to make sure their students can still have the best education possible and still feel as cared for as they were in the classroom. - Anyone and everyone who makes it a point to give grace to others, adhere to the social distancing guidelines that are in place and follow the helpful rules that have been set by our government leaders. As someone who is considered to be “compromised� I thank you all from the bottom of my heart and hope we will all be able to get back into a more normal way of life soon enough. But, until then, we need to work together and follow all guidelines given to us. We will only have success, if we work together.
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Whether if by land or by sea, Brad captures the most beautiful & candid moments of your special day. Through the laughter, the love (and the occasional teary eye or two) every magical moment will be sure to be remembered for decades to come.
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RESTAURANT TAKEOUT DIRECTORY Your go-to guide for the best restaurant's in the Ocean State. From warm comfort food to healthy alternative, fresh catches from the sea or a brand new hot spot, there is so much to choose from.
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BAYBERRY BEER HALL Address: 381 W Fountain St, Providence, RI 02903 Phone: (401) 383-9487
ANDINO'S Address: 171 Atwells Ave, Providence, RI 02903 Phone: (401) 453-3164
CAMILLE'S Address: 71 Bradford St, Providence, RI 02903 Phone: (401) 751-4812
PROVIDENCE COAL FIRED PIZZA Address: 385 Westminster St., Providence, RI 02903 Phone: (401) 454-7499
GREAT HARVEST BREAD CO. Address: 6670 Post Rd. North Kingstown, RI 02852 Phone: (401) 885-0580
MISSION MIDDLETOWN Address: 58 Aquidneck Ave. Middletown, RI 02842 Phone: (401) 324-5811
MILL’S TAVERN $$$ 101 N Main St Providence Seafood, Steakhouses, Salad
437-6950
CAPITAL GRILLE Address: 10 Memorial Blvd. Providence, RI 02903 Phone: (401) 521-5600
PLANT CITY Address: 334 South Water St. Providence, RI 02903 Phone: (401) 429-2029
RED STRIPE $$ 465 Angell St Providence Bruch, Steakhouses
437-6950
GEOFF’S SUPERLATIVE SANDWICHES Address: 401 South Main St. Providence, RI 02903 Phone: (401) 751-2248
OCEAN STATE SANDWICH CO. Address: 155 Westminster St. Providence, RI 02903 Phone: (401) 521-6772
GREGG'S Address: 4120 Quaker Lane, RI-2, North Kingstown, RI 02852 Phone: (401) 294-5700
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CHELO'S Address: 2225 Post Rd Warwick, RI 02886 Phone: (401) 737-7299
UNCLE TONYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PIZZA & PASTA Address: 260 Newport Ave, Rumford, RI 02916 Phone: (401) 438-4646
TAVOLO WINE BAR AND TUSCAN GRILLE Address: 970 Douglas Pike, Smithfield, RI 02917 Phone: (401) 349-4979
SALTED SLATE Address: 186 Wayland Ave, Providence, RI 02906 Phone: (401) 270-3737
THE PANTRY AT AVENUE N Address: 20 Newman Ave, Rumford, RI 02916 Phone: (401) 228-6691
CHASKA Address: 16 Midway Rd, Cranston, RI 02920 Phone: (401) 537-7900
THE THIRSTY BEAVER HOMETOWN PUB AND GRUB Address: 288 Atwood Ave, Cranston, RI 02920 Phone: (401) 270-7686
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Accurate Autocenter, Inc. Angell's Collision Service Apollo Collision Center, LLC Aspen Auto Body, Inc.
AUTO BODY
CONCEPTS 44 Terry Ln, Chepachet, RI (401) 568-7700
AutoBodyConcepts.com Beam Truck & Body, Inc. Bernier's Auto Body Blackstone Auto Sales & Body, Inc. Borges Collision Center, Inc. Branch Enterprises Inc. Bucci's Auto Body & Sales, Inc. Burrillville Motor Sales, Inc. Bu Cabral's Auto Body & Sales Carr's Garage, Inc. Competitive Collision Cote's Auto Body, Inc. Cousin's Collision Center
CUMBERLAND
COLLISION 420 Mendon Rd, Cumberland RI
(401)333-5855 D. Millers Auto Body CumberlandCollision.com Diversified Auto Collision Repair, Inc. Ducharme's Auto Body F1Auto Body Gene's Auto Body George's Auto Sales & Repair, Inc. Home Towne Auto Body & Sales Jorge's Auto Collision K.B. Motors Inc.
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Lemyre's Collision Center M & J Automotive, Inc. Michaud Auto Body, Inc. Miller's Truck Sales & Repair, Inc. North Smithfield Auto Body, Inc. Plante's Auto Body, Inc. Precision Auto Paint & Collision, Inc.. Round's Collision Center, Inc Supreme Auto, Inc. Tasca Automotive Group North Topline Motors, Inc. Truck Solutions Valley Motors Inc.
24/7
COLLISION 626 Main St, Pawtucket RI (401) 721-5711
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382 Collision Center LLC 44 Auto Concepts, Inc. A & E Auto A+ Collision Center Affordable Auto Sales Inc Alcon Auto Body Allendale Auto Body & Sales Allens Ave Transport Alpine Auto Body, Inc. American Auto Body & Collision, Inc. Anthony's Auto Body, Inc. Antone Auto Body & Sales, Inc. Archie's Auto Body, LLC. Arlington Auto Body, Inc. Art's Auto Body Shop Artie Pacheco Automotive, Inc.
Artie's Collision Center Astro Auto Sales Inc. Atlantic Bays Auto Sales & Service Atlas Auto Body Inc. Autopaint RI, Inc. AutoSport Sales & Collision Inc.
BALISE COLLISION 340 Jefferson Blvd. Warwick, RI 401-785-8906
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Capital Car Center, Inc. Casale's Auto Body Casey & Sons Inc. Central Auto Body, Inc. Centry Auto Body Chalkstone Auto Body Inc. Champion Collision & Sales, Inc. Christy's Auto Sales, Inc. Coastal Collision & Towing, Inc. Coletta's Downtown Auto Service, Inc. Collision Kings, Inc. Comella's Auto Body, Inc.
CURRIERI
COLLISION 2160 Hartford Ave, Johnston, RI (401) 934-2300
CurreriCollision.com
D & H Collision Center Darlington Auto Body Dean Auto Collision Center, Inc. Delta Enterprises, Inc. Dent Pros Collision, LLC Dent Pros Collision, LLC
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John’s Auto Body Jose Bizarro's Auto Body JZ Express Inc.
Empire Ford Of New Bedford, Inc. Empire Hyundai, Inc. Euro Tech Auto, Inc. Factory Collision of Swansea Faggioli Auto Body Fall River Auto Body & Sales, Inc. Felix Auto Collision Center Ferreira's Auto Body & Sales Fisher's Auto & Truck Repair, Inc. Five Star Collision Frank's Auto Body, Inc. Fred’s Collision Center Inc Gaumond Auto Body Glassman Automotive Greenwood Emergency Vehicles Grota's Auto Service, Inc. Harry's Autobody, Inc. Hart Auto Body Hathaway Collision Center Hollister Auto, Inc. Howard’s Auto Body J Auto Body Shop J.C. Auto Sales & Repairs, Inc. J.R.'S Auto Body Jack's Auto Body, Inc. Jad Inova, Inc. Jaime's Auto Body, Inc. Jennings Garage Jim’s Auto Body Joe's Collision Center John Soares Village Garage, Inc. John's Automobiles Unlimited
K & D Auto Body, Inc.
Karen's Collision Specialists Know-How Trailer Repair, Inc. Lech Garage & Auto Body Shop, Inc. Lima's Garage & Auto Body, Inc. Lou’s Auto Body and Sales Luzo Auto Body, Inc. Maaco Of New Bedford Manny's Auto Body Mansfield Body Shop Mass Collision Services Inc Mastria Nissan Mathieu Auto Sales, Inc. Mattie Imports, Inc. Medeiros Auto Body & Sales, Inc. Medeiros Collision & Sales Mega Truck Repair, Inc. Midway Collision Center, Inc. Midway Service Center, Inc. Mike's Auto Body Modern Auto Body, Inc. Moniz Auto Body New England Collision, Inc. Norm's Auto Body & Sales Nu-Way Auto Sales Nu
Quality Auto & Truck R.A.C. Auto Body Richard's Auto Body & Paint Riel Auto Body Ronnie's Auto Body Route 106 Enterprises, Inc. Saber Auto Body Scott's Collision Seekonk Auto Body, Inc. Showcase Auto and Truck Collision South Easton Motor Sales, Inc. Sparky's Collision, Inc. Stas Auto Repair State Road Collision & Auto Repair Tim's Pro Auto Body & Detailing Tony's Auto Sales & Service, Inc. Top Dog Collision Total Auto Repair, Inc. Total Care Tri-Star Auto Body, Inc. W & J Auto Body Washington Auto Body White’s Heavy Duty Truck Repair Inc Wings Auto, Inc. Xtreme Paint & Collision
Paris Auto Body Paul's Auto Body Pauls Auto Body Pinto's Garage & Auto Body, Inc. Platinum Collision Precision Auto Body Pride Collision Center
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