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RI DAHLIA SOCIETY’S 56TH ANNUAL DAHLIA SHOW The RI Dahlia Society will hold their 56th Annual Dahlia Show on September 10 from 3-7PM & September 11 from 10AM4PM at the Cold Spring Community Center, 30 Beach Street, North Kingstown. A huge variety of award-winning Dahlias & arrangements will be on display.

PHENIX BAPTIST CHURCH “MISGIVINGS” FUNDRAISER Phenix Baptist Church presents “Misgivings” on September 18 at Club Jogues, 184 Boston Street, Coventry. Join Fr. Patrick Aloysius Misgivings for this divine presentation of stories & one liners about growing up Catholic. This ‘Divine” Comedy of belly laughs, blarney & bingo begins at 3PM (doors open at at 2:30PM). Tickets are $25/person. For tickets and/or more information, call the Church Office 821-1618 or Cheryl 8280993.

ZUMBA FITNESS CLASSES

AT COVENTRY RESOURCE & SENIOR CENTER The Coventry Resource & Senior Center, 50 Wood Street, Coventry is offering Zumba Fitness Classes on Tuesdays from 11:15AM-12:15PM. Join them for some fun, easy to follow, low impact dance moves. Cost is $3 per class. Call 822-9175 to register.

WEST WARWICK FOOD CUPBOARD The West Warwick Assistance Agency operates a food cupboard at 1293 Main Street serving all West Warwick residents living at or below three times the federal poverty level. We are open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10AM-2PM, unless there is a town-wide parking ban in effect. We offer standard amounts of core groceries based on household size as well as self serve selections of produce, bread and assorted other noncore grocery items we have on hand. If you have any questions, feel free to call us at 828-0310, and no appointment is necessary to visit our facility.

RI COMMUNITY FOOD BANK If you are in need of food, you can call the RI Community Food Bank at 942-6325 or you can visit www.rifoodbank.org for a complete list of open pantries statewide.

WEST WARWICK PUBLIC SCHOOLS MENTORS NEEDED West Warwick Public Schools is in need of in person volunteer mentors for students in Grades K-12. The time commitment is 1 hour per week. Anybody who is interested in volunteering can call or email me, Dana Papitto, Mentor Coordinator, at: (401) 825-6530 or dpapitto@ww-ps.com

COVENTRY PUBLIC LIBRARY NEW CHAT FEATURE! At home in your slippers, but need to ask us a question? Try our new chat service! Click on the chat bubble logo on the bottom right corner of our website and ask away. If the library isn’t open, it will let you email us. Chat hours are: Monday through Wednesday 9AM-7:30PM, Thursday and Friday 9AM4:30PM, and Saturday 9AM-4:30PM (9AM-12:30PM during Summer Hours).

SIGN UP FOR IMPORTANT TOWN INFORMATION ALERTS CodeRed is a very helpful service in which you can receive important town information in a timely manner. Alerts include important town matters, COVID-19 vaccinations, weather emergencies, sex offender notifications, etc. To sign up for automated calls and/or texts on your cell phone or landline, register your phone numbers at the town’s website, www. coventryri.org or through the Coventry Police Dept. website, www.coventrypd.org

SWEATIN’ TO THE MUSIC EXERCISE CLASS AT THE WEST WARWICK PUBLIC LIBRARY West Warwick Public Library, 1043 Main Street, West Warwick is offering a new exercise class on Thursdays at 12:30PM, hosted by Mind and Body Studios. You’ll move & groove to a playlist of greatest hits while laughing and having fun. This program is open to all fitness levels and all ages. No sign up required. Call 828-3750 for more information.

SEEKING MUSICIANS Are you 55 or over? Play harmonica, guitar, banjo, mandolin, ukulele or any other instrument? We need you! Senior volunteer band plays gigs at Senior Centers, Nursing Homes, etc. Call David 368-6895 or Roger (nights) 397-5157. RI CRIBBAGE ASSOCIATION The RI Cribbage Association is seeking Cribbage players for the 2022-23 season (September-April). We play on Thursday evenings at the Coventry-West Greenwich Elks Lodge on Nooseneck Hill Road (Rte. 3). Call Dick at 828-3152 for more information.

PASSPORT APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED AT THE WEST WARWICK PUBLIC LIBRARY The West Warwick Public Library, 1043 Main Street, West Warwick is accepting Passport Applications (DS-11 Forms only) on behalf of the US Dept. of State. Please contact Information Services at 828-3750, Ext. 1 or email ref@wwpl. org to schedule an appointment or for more information. For even more information, you can call 1-577-487-2778 or visit travel.state.gov

PAINE HOUSE MUSEUM NEEDS VOLUNTEERS Paine House needs your help. Volunteers needed to preserve local history. Looking for folks interested in research, computers, photography, gardening & yard work, fund raising, etc. If interested, call Bob at 439-7513 for more information.

COVENTRY PUBLIC LIBRARY SERVICE SPOTLIGHT: TELESCOPE Check out a telescope from the library and do some stargazing from your own backyard! You can borrow a telescope from the Coventry Public Library or the Greene Library. The telescope checks out for 7 days with 2 renewals and no holds and a late fee of $1/day. For more information about checking out a telescope, contact the Circulation Desk by calling 822-9100 and pressing 1.

ADDICTION SCREENINGS If you or a loved one is struggling with substance abuse, take the first step towards overcoming addiction. Call today for free screenings or referrals. 1-800-431-1754

THE CHORUS OF KENT COUNTY SEEKS NEW MEMBERS Do you love to sing? The Chorus of Kent County is a multigenerational chorus that welcomes diversity and strives for inclusion. We rehearse on Thursdays from 7-9PM at Christ the King Church Hall (124 Legris Avenue, West Warwick). The fall season kicks off on September 8, and new members can join through September 22. No audition needed. For more

information, email chorusofkentycounty@gmail.com. We look forward to seeing you!

EMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH SEEKING VENDORS After a three-year hiatus, Emanuel Lutheran Church, 9 New London Avenue, West Warwick, will be holding a Bazaar/ Craft Fair on Saturday, November 12 from 9AM-3PM & Sunday, November 13 from 12-3PM. We are looking for outside vendors. Please contact Sue at 397-9845 or Carol at 323-9542 for more information or for an application.

LITERACY VOLUNTEERS OF KENT COUNTY OFFERS ENGLISH LESSONSFROM KING FEATURES WEEKLY SERVICE, Learn to speak, read & write English. Enroll in Literacy 628 Virginia Drive, Orlando, FL 32803 Volunteers of Kent County’s free learning program. In just a few hours per week, you can improve your English skills in CUSTOMER SERVICE: 800-708-7311 EXT. 257 speaking, reading and writing. You will be paired with a Tutor CELEBRITY EXTRA #12345_20220822 who will instruct you, one-on-one according to your individual needs. Lessons are scheduled at your convenience and all FOR RELEASE AUG. 22, 2022 information exchanged remains confidential. Please call 822By Dana Jackson 9103 or email lvkc@coventrylibrary.org for more information.

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CHURCH OF CHRIST GIVING CLOSET Photo Caption: LeAnn Rimes The Giving Closet of the church of Christ, 42 Nooseneck Hill Road (Lower Level Coventry-West Greenwich Elks Lodge), West Greenwich, will be open every Wednesday from 1-5PM. Everything is FREE! Please bring a mask. Donations now being accepted. 397-9700.

COVENTRY CARES COMMUNITY CARE CLINIC NURSE HOURS The Coventry Cares Community Care Clinic Nurses Hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday from 8:30AM-12:30PM with Nurse Jane or Nurse Carolyn. The Clinic is set up at the Coventry Resource & Senior Center, 50 Wood Street, Coventry. VOLUNTEER TOUR GUIDES NEEDED The Paine House, 7 Station Street in Coventry is looking for volunteer Tour Guides to share this unique historical site with the general public. Can you spare a few hours once or twice a month? All training and materials will be provided, no special skills required. This opportunity is suitable for High School students to adults. Training classes for the 2022 season will begin soon. If interested, call Bob at 439-7513 or email info@ westernrihistory.org

COVENTRY PUBLIC LIBRARY PRESENTS... Coventry Library Presents “Murder at the 1980’s Prom” on September 15 at 5:30PM. Join us for a murder mystery night and try to solve the case! The class of 1987 has gathered for their Prom and one of the nominees for Prom King has been murdered! Test your deductive reasoning during this murder mystery investigation as you search to figure out who the murderer is! Refreshments will be provided and there will be a raffle for some 80’s prizes! Costumes are encouraged! This event is for ages 16+. Registration is required, as space is limited. To register, contact Lauren at lwalker@ coventrylibrary.org or 822-9104.

ROCK FOR LAKE MISHNOCK BENEFIT ROCK & ROLL CONCERT The Lake Mishnock Preservation Association will hold a “Rock For Lake Mishnock” Benefit Rock & Roll Concert on September 11 at the Mishnock Barn, 200 Mishnock Road, West Greenwich. Doors open at 4PM - Music featuring Sundance & The Albros from 5-8PM. Tickets available at the door. Great raffles, cash bar & kitchen. Rain or shine. All food/beverages must be purchased on premises. Visit mishnockbarn.com or lakemishnock.org for more information.

VASA DAY - SWEDISH FESTIVAL Vasa Day, sponsored by RI District #3 Vasa Order of America, will be held on September 10 at Little Rhody Vasa Park, 10 Boswell Trail, Foster. Park opens at Noon - Flag Ceremony at 1PM. Music, Children’s Games & Sawdust Pile, Vendors, Tombola, Hot Dogs, Chowdah & Clam Cakes, Swedish Sil Sandwiches, Swedish Coffee Breads. Swedish Meatball Dinner served at 5PM. Raffle to follow the dinner. For further information call Kris, 401-529-8119. $2 Gate Fee if not attending dinner. Dinner Reservations should be made by September 3 to: James Ladouceur, 59 Oak Hill Drive, Cranston, RI 02920. Adults $18, Children $7 (5-12).

Q:Is LeAnn Rimes still doing music? I remember seeing her

on a billboard for a concert at a local casino a while back, but nothing since. — F.N.

A:It’s been 25 years since LeAnn Rimes shot to stardom at the age of 13 with her hit song “Blue.” Growing up in the public eye took its toll on her, and she sought help years later for depression, anxiety and codependency. She’s much happier and healthier now, with husband/actor Eddie Cibrian (“Hot in Cleveland”) and stepsons Mason and Jake. She’s even made amends with Eddie’s ex-wife, Brandi Glanville (“Real Housewives of Beverly Hills”).

After taking a break from show business during the isolating pandemic, Rimes is preparing to release a new album, “God’s Work,” on Sept. 16, and she’s already in the midst of her tour. You can find tour dates and other information at www.LeAnnRimes.com.

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Q:Is it true that they are reviving “The Love Boat”? Will it

have celebrity guest stars like the original did? It’s a shame the late Gavin MacLeod can’t be a part of it. — Y.R.

A:Yes, “The Love Boat” is the latest nostalgic reboot of an old TV show, but with a twist. It won’t be a drama with celebrities like Charo looking for fictional love. Instead, according to TV Guide, the new version will be a reality show where “singles set sail on a real Princess cruise ship and, as they visit exotic Mediterranean ports, pair up to test their chemistry with challenges.”

Real-life husband and wife Jerry O’Connell and Rebecca Romijn are hosts of the dating show, and while you won’t see Gavin MacLeod, who played Capt. Stubing and passed away last year, you will see other familiar faces. Jill Whelan, who played little Vicki Stubing, and Ted Lange, who played bartender Isaac, will pop in to offer words of advice to the contestants.

“The Real Love Boat” premieres Oct. 5 at 9 p.m. ET on CBS.

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Q:Is Mark Harmon ever coming back to “NCIS”? He was still

featured in the opening credits last season, so it makes me think he’ll eventually return. — K.L.

A: When we saw Leroy Jethro Gibbs, played by Mark Harmon, cast his fishing line into the chilly Alaskan waters on Oct. 11 of last year, it seemed like a permanent retirement for the character. That was just four episodes into the 19th season of “NCIS,” and he’s remained offscreen ever since — despite being in the opening credit sequence for the remainder of the season.

CBS entertainment president Kelly Kahl explained to TVLine that season 19 was a “transition year for TV’s most watched drama,” but that it might not be the end for Gibbs. There’s a good chance he’ll be taken out of the credits for season 20, but that doesn’t mean he can’t pop back in for a guest appearance or more.

Season 20 of “NCIS” will premiere on Sept. 19 at 9 p.m. ET on CBS.

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