Between the relentlessness of the twenty-four hour news cycle, rampant misinformation, and the influence of social media algorithms, staying informed today can be overwhelming. Join us for a conversation with acclaimed journalist Philip Eil about the current state of news media, how we got to this complex and chaotic moment, and what media consumers can do to maintain a healthy information diet. Thursday, November 20 at 6:30 p.m. at the Coventry Public Library, 1672 Flat River Road, Coventry, RI. For more information call 401-822-9105.
BINGO MONDAY NIGHTS
BINGO MONDAY NIGHTS! Clyde Tower Tenant Association, 1021 Main Street, West Warwick: Doors open 3PM, bingo starts 5:30PM. Kitchen opens 3:30PM. Two jackpots and one raffle offered every week. Public welcome.
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.
COVENTRY HIGH SCHOOL GOES TO WASHINGTON D.C.
Coventry High School goes to Washington D.C. NAVY JROTC Trivia Night. Our “distinguished unit has been recognized for our exceptional leadership, discipline, and service to our community and have been invited to march in the National Memorial Day Parade in Washington DC next year. All proceeds from this event will help get the cadets to DC! GO NAVY! Friday, November 14, 2025, VFW - South Main Street, Coventry RI. 6pm - 8pm (Doors open at 5:30). Raffles, 50/50, prizes, food, & fun! $20.00 per person for trivia. Please contact abelchad@coventryschools.net if you have any questions.
FREE KNIFE SHARPENING AT THE COVENTRY LIBRARY
Need to sharpen those carving knives before Thanksgiving? The Coventry Library is thrilled to bring B’Ladies back for a second year! B’Ladies is a local family business from South Kingstown that sharpens knives and blades - and they’ll be here just in time for the holidays! Registration required. Call 401-822-9104 to register for a 10 minute time slot on Monday, November 17 between 5:00 - 7:30 PM at the Coventry Public Library, 1672 Flat River Road, Coventry, RI.
AARP CHAPTER 2210
ATLANTIC CITY RESORTS TRIP
AARP Chapter 2210 is sponsoring a trip to Resorts Atlantic City, Sun-Tues, January 4-6, 2026. Enjoy Resorts vibrant casino and diverse dining options. Bonus Package includes $20 slot play and 2 Meal Credits (up to $20 value each) per person (must be 21 or older). Sit back and relax on a luxury motor coach operated by DATTCO Coach & Tour. Pick-up at 7:00a.m. on Sunday, January 4, 2026, from Park & Ride, Hopkins Hill Rd. (Exit 19 off I-95), West Greenwich. Approximate return: 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. $399/person with Single Occupancy, $299/person with Double Occupancy, $289/per person with Triple Occupancy. Final payment due: Tuesday, November 13. Contact: Maureen Murphy 401-828-5188 or Anne Brien 401-263-4274.
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To elect the Board of Directors, to adopt a Budget for the next Fiscal Year, to set the Tax Rates and order the assessment/collection of Taxes, to amend the By-Laws, and to take up any and all other business that may be lawfully brought before the meeting, all in accordance with and as set forth in the By-Laws of the District and not in-consistent with law.
Leave Nothing to Chance
THANKSGIVING BASKET DONATIONS REQUESTED
For more than 30 years, the Office of Human Services in the town of West Greenwich has put together Thanksgiving Dinner Baskets for families in town who find themselves in need of assistance. This year we will include residents of our town who are currently on furlough from their federal government job. Please take a moment to remember families in our community who may find themselves in need of support this holiday season. If you or your organization would like to donate a complete Thanksgiving Basket or if you find yourself in need of assistance this year, please call Marge Gartelman at 397-4234. “Share the Blessings of the Season and Help a Neighbor”
HOLIDAY BAZAAR
Brunch, Basket, Bazaar November 15th, 9am – 2pm. Featuring home goods, white elephant, and Penny social. Cornerstone UMC, 1081 Main Street, Coventry.
MEN’S BREAKFAST
The Church of the Apostles, 170 Fairview Avenue, Coventry, will host a men’s breakfast and bible study at 8:00 a.m. on the second Saturday of each month beginning October 11. Topics to be covered are specific and highly relevant to men. There is no cost. A free will offering is always welcomed on the day of the breakfast.
AARP CHAPTER 2210 IS SPONSORING A TRIP SALEM CROSS INN
AARP Chapter 2210 is sponsoring a trip Salem Cross Inn, Tuesday, December 9th. Enjoy a New England Winter Experience with cider reception, horse-drawn wagon ride and Fireplace Feast at Salem Cross Inn in MA. Afterward, enjoy shopping at Yankee Candle Village in Deerfield, MA. Sit back and relax on a luxury motor coach operated by DATTCO Coach & Tour. Pickup at 9:15 a.m. from Park & Ride, Hopkins Hill Rd. (Exit 19 off I-95), West Greenwich. Approximate return: 7:30 p.m. $154/person. Final payment due: Tuesday, November 11th. Contact: Maureen Murphy 401-828-5188 or Anne Brien 401-263-4274.
COVENTRY DROPS
Cumberland Farms
436 Knotty Oak
Coventry Library
Coventry
Classifieds
HARVEST BAZAAR
at Rice City Church, 63
Vaughn Hollow Road, Greene on Saturday, November 8th, 2025, from 9AM-2PM. Items for sale are home baked goods, Vermont cheddar cheese, fresh cranberries. Hand crafted items & silent auction items. A bagged lunch & drinks will be available for purchase. Call or text Robin at 391-4545 with any questions. Hope to see you there!
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PET & HOME SITTING: Going on vacation, or away for the night? Daily visits to your home reduces stress and your pet receives attention and love while you’re away, in their own home. Bonded and Insured. Home Sitting services also available - no pet required. A Full Service Company. Prices vary by location. JOYCE’S COMFORTS OF HOME PET & HOME SITTING SERVICES. For quickest response, text 401-447-3754. In business since 1999.
SICK AND TIRED of being sick and tired. Experienced herbalist. Call: Herbal Place 401-378-3580.
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COINS! Local Coin Collector looking to buy some coins or call me, and I can give you an idea of what your coins are worth. 60-Year Coventry resident. My house, your house or Library. A Collector, not a Dealer. Call Mark, 401-5564703.
Attics, cellars, garages, buildings, yards, leaves. Some cleanouts for content. Anything hauled away. Very reasonable. Reliable service! Free estimates. Call for your small moving needs. Lic. #37379/Insured. 30 Years of reliable service. 397-2781 or 741-2781.
FIREWOOD FOR SALE: JW Studley & Sons. Cut & split seasoned wood. $250/ cord. Est. 1982. Not a fly by night! 641-0212.
WANTED:
Antiques and collectibles. Moving or just cleaning out? We pay more for your old jewelry, glassware, furniture, pottery, clocks, paintings, military items, crocks, post cards, cameras, photos, old coins, etc. For prompt and courteous service call Bill, 821-0381.
HARVEY DOUBLE HUNG window 38x48 with 21” circle top. Screen, terratone, exterior. Paid $3200. Asking $1800.00 401-265-2565
SUPER VINTAGE SALE!! Saturday November 8, 2025 8am-2pm Elk’s Hall 60 Clyde St. West Warwick, RI. Vintage clothing, jewelry, Xmas, glassware, country, MCM, records, lamps, fun oddities, toys, all priced to go. Most of the items are from clean outs and our own collections. If we don’t have it, you don’t need it.
YARD SALE 11-8-25 rain date 11-15-25. 105 Clyde St. West Warwick. 8-3 Multifamily make offer reasonable offer not turned down.
“Here’s a great way to organize in the shop: Use chalkboard paint to paint the outside of cabinet doors and even drawer fronts. You can label the contents, or use the surface to jot down quick measurements if needed. Simple to erase when you make a change. I write down references for a project as I go, and it’s easier to see than shuffling through scrap papers on my workbench.” — A. in Montana
Experts say to always crack your egg on a flat surface, rather than using the edge of a counter or bowl. More eggtastic advice is to crack eggs into a small bowl instead of directly into ingredients. If you have a sneaky “bad egg” in your dozen, it’s better to find out before you ruin your baking.
Another great use for baking soda: Add a cup or two to your toilet bowl. Swish and let sit for 1-2 hours. Flush for odor control and shine.
“I love to search for recipes online. I have learned to pay attention to the comments section of recipes that are new to me. You will find a lot of explanation and frequently a tweak that many people have found successful. Comments have saved me from oversalting a recipe, as well as making necessary adjustments in temperature and cooking time. It pays to check the comments out!” — W.G. in Missouri
and so are windshield wipers. Very often, the staff of auto-supply chains will lend you tools or even assist you right in the parking lot.
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Craft Fair & Bazaar
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
TOWN OF COVENTRY
PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING
“VILLAGE
AT TIOGUE”
The Coventry Planning Commission will conduct a Public Hearing for a Preliminary Plan review of a Major Land Development Application entitled “Village at Tiogue,” submitted by 232 Realty Associates. This project is being proposed as a Comprehensive Permit.
The meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 6:30 pm in the Coventry High School Auditorium, 40 Reservoir Road. As an additional courtesy, the Town intends to make the meeting available for public participation using Zoom Video Conference Technology to provide remote access to the deliberations of the Coventry Planning Commission.
You are invited to a Zoom webinar!
When: Nov 19, 2025 06:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Topic: Town of Coventry Planning Commission Meeting - November 19, 2025
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The applicant, 232 Realty Associates, proposes to develop 176 units comprised of a mix of single-family units and multi-family units on approximately 27 acres of land as a Comprehensive Permit Application at a Preliminary Plan stage (full engineering details) for the property at AP 32, Lots 149, 150, 151, and 153. Site access is proposed from Tiogue Avenue, Tiffany Road, East Shore Drive, and Minglewood Drive. Public water and sewer access to the development is anticipated.
A Comprehensive Permit is a state-authorized application tool in which the applicant must provide a minimum of 25% affordable units in exchange for the ability to seek adjustments and waivers from the Town’s Zoning Code and Subdivision Regulations. The ultimate decision-maker for this project is the Coventry Planning Commission. The Public Hearing process will allow for all interested parties to provide their verbal comments at the meeting, or provide written comments to the email address noted below.
All relevant project documents, including proposed site plans, the project narrative, the traffic impact study, the stormwater management report, stormwater operation and maintenance, and other supporting application materials can be viewed at the following Town webpage: https://coventryri.gov/village-tiogue. This webpage will be updated periodically as documents are revised or new documents are developed.
The plans are also available for review at the Department of Planning and Development, Town Hall Annex, 1675 Flat River Road, Monday-Friday (except Holidays), 8:30 am – 4:30 pm.
All interested parties are welcome to submit written comments on this proposal. You may email comments to Doug McLean, Planning Director, at dmclean@coventryri.gov. All public comments will be directed to the Planning Commission for their consideration.
The proposed development may be revised by the Planning Commission as a result of further study and/or views expressed at the Public Hearing.
Per order of the Town of Coventry Planning Commission Ronald Flynn, Chairman
The public is welcome at any meeting of the Town Council or its committees. If communication assistance is needed or any other accommodation to ensure equal participation, please contact the Town Clerk at (401) 822-9173 at least two (2) business days prior to the meeting.
forgive and forget all evils against me and that in all instances of my life, you are with me. I want this short prayer to thank you for all things as you confirm once again that I never want to be separated from you even in spite of all material things, I wish to be with you in eternal glory. Thank you for your mercy towards me and mine. (The person must say this Prayer on 3 consecutive days. After 3 days the request will be granted to you. The prayer must be published after the prayer is granted.) PK
Drivers, stay alert: it’s deer mating season
Deer crashes spike between October and December
Travelers throughout our region have probably noticed far more deer at the roadside than they did a month ago. Their eyes aren’t deceiving them. Fall is by far the worst season for deer collisions.
In Rhode Island, there were 1,374 deer-related auto crashes in 2024, the same number as in 2023, according to the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management.
The Top 10 RI towns for deer crashes
from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
AAA offers the following tips for avoiding or mitigating deer crashes:
• Scan the shoulders of the road in front of you. Deer may dash out from wooded areas adjacent to the road.
October through December sees more than 40% of animal crashes nationwide, with rutting season happening during those months, when instinct drives deer to look for mates. The fervor of reproducing often leads to erratic behavior, with the animals more likely to run into traffic, especially during dusk. Drivers should be especially alert during the evening rush and during overnight hours.
“Striking a deer can be extremely dangerous, with the animal possibly going through the windshield, seriously injuring or killing the driver and passengers,” said Mark Schieldrop, Senior Spokesperson for AAA Northeast.
But abrupt evasive maneuvers can be even worse. Drivers should never swerve to avoid a deer, especially on country roads. Going to the right could send the vehicle into a stationary roadside object, such as a tree or light pole. Swerving to the left could result in a lethal head-on crash with oncoming traffic. Even slamming too hard on the brakes could send the front end of the vehicle into a nosedive, rolling the animal up the hood and through the windshield.
The consequences of deer crashes can be severe. In 2023, 218 people were killed and more than 40,000 were injured nationwide in crashes involving live animals, according to the latest data
PROJECT HAND UP
• Obey the speed limit. Lower speeds will give a driver more time to react to unexpected animal movement.
• Sound the horn with one long blast if you notice animals early enough. The sound may frighten them away.
• Apply the brakes if a collision is unavoidable to lessen the energy of the crash.
• Contact your insurance company to report any damage to your car, which generally falls under comprehensive coverage. Take photos of the damage if you can do so safely and without entering the roadway.
Project Hand Up is a supplemental program provided for working people and elderly in the community to be able to affordably shop for groceries for a suggested donation. They are located at 15 Factory Street in West Warwick. Suggested donation is $6 for 3 bags of groceries. HOURS: If you are 60 & older or a Veteran (Veteran Card required), you can shop on any day regardless of your last name. Tuesdays 3-5PM for anyone with the last name that begins with A-K, Thursdays 3-5PM for last names beginning with L-Z & Fridays 3-4:30PM for anyone who missed their shopping day. Picture ID’s required, one purchase per family, trunks must be cleaned out to allow for groceries. Please visit projecthandup.net or find them on Facebook for more information.
SWEATIN’ TO THE MUSIC EXERCISE CLASS AT THE WEST WARWICK PUBLIC LIBRARY
West Warwick Public Library, 1043 Main Street, West Warwick is offering free exercise classes on Tuesdays at 3PM & Thursdays at 10AM, 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. Registration required by visiting wwpl.org/calendar or call 8283750, Ext. 0 or Ext. 1. Space limited to 35 participants.
Photo by Jason Major
Home Improvement
CESSPOOL SERVICE ________________________
CHEVALIER CESSPOOL CLEANERS: Cesspools and septic tanks pumped. New systems installed. Sewer connections. 736-8313. ELECTRICAL_________________________________
RICHARD J. PIZZI Electrical Contractor: 550 Providence Street, West Warwick. Residential Wiring (home repairs). No job too small. A145, insured. 580-8803.
FACSIMILE SERVICE ________________________
THE REMINDER’S FAX SERVICE. Now you can send or receive letters, statements, invoices, etc. in seconds by using The Reminder Fax Service. Want more details? Call The Reminder and ask about our fax: 821-2216. Fax Number: 732-3110. To Send: $3.00 (+tax) for the first page, $1.00 for every additional page. To receive: 75¢ ea. page (+tax).
FENCE INSTALLATION & REPAIR___________
VENTURA FENCE CO., INC.: Serving Rhode Island since 1975 for all your fencing needs. Insured. RI Reg #7260. Call anytime 821-7200.
K.C. FENCE CO.: There’s no job too big or too small... We do them all! Specializing in all types of fencing. In business for over 40 years. RI Reg. #15748. Insured. 397-5076.
FINANCIAL SERVICES ______________________
MOFFITT & ASSOCIATES, LLC.: Financial Services and Investments, Retirement Planning and 401K rollovers. www.moffittassociates.com 1260 Main St. (Rte. 117), Coventry (401) 828-0097.
HOME IMPROVEMENTS _____________________
LEWIS & CLARKE ENTERPRISES, INC.: New homes, additions, garages, kitchens, bathrooms, family rooms, roofs, and repairs. 345-3227. RI Reg. #5646.
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION _______________________ ALL SEASONS LAWNCARE, INC.: Full Service Landscape Maintenance Company. Offering Fall & Spring clean ups. Shrubs, trimming, aerating, overseeding. Call 732-7993. RI Reg. #43492.
PEST CONTROL _____________________________
WINFIELD TERMITE & PEST CONTROL: All your pest needs. 821-7800.
KENT COUNTY PEST CONTROL, LLC: Residential and Commercial. Certified in Industrial, Structural and Health Related Pest Control. 100% Guaranteed. 401-569-0212.
PLUMBING & HEATING _____________________
JOHN P. KEOGH PLUMBING & DRAIN CLEANING: Electric sewer rooter service. Master Plumber Lic. #1881. 401-862-8810.
Home Improvement
Hardwood floors are coveted features in many homes. The National Wood Flooring
In the United States, the hardwood forests that provide flooring products are growing twice as
as they are being harvested. Furthermore, wood floors can last for many generations and require
fewer raw materials to produce than other flooring options. That means less waste may end up in landfills.
Hardwood floors can endure for decades in a home, but over time those same floors may need some tender loving care to keep them looking good and working as they should. Squeaky floors are a common nuisance that homeowners may experience.
Squeaking is often caused by movement and friction between floorboards. Treating the problem involves identifying the underlying issue.
Loose hardware
Squeaky floors may be due to the loosening of the hardware holding the floor in place, says The Home Depot. When nails or screws no longer are secured tightly, the boards can rub together. The noise heard is the sound produced by rubbing. Tightening or replacing the hardware can help reduce the squeaking.
Counter-snap kit method
This Old House says this kit method is a great way to fix squeaks without damaging the floor. Once the source of the squeak is located, drill a 3/32-inch
pilot hole through the hardwood flooring. Then insert a screw through the kit’s depth-control fixture and into the pilot hole, and drive it until it automatically snaps off below the wood surface. Follow this up by filling the hole with wood putty that matches the floor color. Once the putty is dry, lightly sand the area to blend.
Use a shim or shims
Sometimes the floor may squeak because of a gap between the joists and the subfloor. Filling the gap with a small piece of wood called a shim can help alleviate the gap or gaps.
Drive up screws
If a squeak is just in one spot, The Home Depot says that you may be able to drive short screws from below into the subfloor.
Small gaps
For small gaps between boards, sprinkle talcum powder or powdered graphite between squeaky boards to reduce friction. Wood filler applied with a putty knife also may work. For larger gaps, use a liquid filler designed for wood floors.
Homeowners also can visit their local home improvement center for other hardware solutions designed for underfloor repairs to remedy squeaks. Many work from underneath the floor and involve mounting plates or brackets to sure up the floor.
Squeaky floors can be problematic, but noises can be banished with some repair work.
SELBY TREE SERVICE: Tree removal, tree trimming, yard clean up. Expert Climber. Free estimates. Contact 401286-1407.
FALL CLEAN-UP: Yards raked, lawns mowed, shrubs trimmed, trees cut down, brush hauled away, debris hauled away. Quality work. Excellent rates. Doug, 401-826-3444 or 401-441-9580.
This meeting will be convened in-person in the Town Hall Annex Auditorium, 1675 Flat River Road, Coventry, RI 02816.
1. Who wrote and released “Judy in Disguise (With Glasses)” ?
2. Name the artist who earned a Grammy for “Here You Come Again.”
3. What is the “brass” in “Brass in Pocket”?
4. What is “The Night Chicago Died” about?
“Village at Tiogue”
For comments to the Planning Commission
Preliminary Plan, Major Land Development/Comprehensive Permit Owner/Applicant: 232 Realty Associates
AP 32, Lots 149, 150, 151, & 153; Zone R-20 (Residential) Tiogue Ave, East Shore Dr, Minglewood Dr, & Tiffany Rd
Applicant proposes to develop 176 units comprised of a mix of single-family units and multi-family units on approximately 27 acres of land as a Comprehensive Permit. A minimum of 25% of the proposed units must be deed-restricted as affordable. Site access is proposed from Tiogue Avenue, Tiffany Road, East Shore Drive, and Minglewood Drive. Public water and sewer access to the development is anticipated.
This proposal will be reviewed by the Planning Commission at their November 19, 2025 meeting at Coventry High School, 40 Reservoir Road. For additional information on this application, such as proposed site plans, project narrative, traffic study, and other application materials, please visit the Town webpage here: https://coventryri.gov/village-tiogue
Verbal comments from the public will not be taken during Technical Review Committee meetings. However, the public is welcome to submit written comments on any agenda item prior to the meeting. Please direct comments to dmclean@coventryri.gov
The public is welcome to any meeting of the Town Council or its committees. If communication assistance is needed or any other accommodation to ensure equal participation, please contact the Town Clerk at (401) 822-9173 at least two (2) business days prior to the meeting.
PASSPORT SERVICES AT COVENTRY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Coventry Public Library offers passport services! We accept passport applications by appointment at the library, 1672 Flat River Road, Coventry. Evening and weekend appointments available. If you have any questions about the passport application process or would like to make an appointment, call the Coventry Public Library Reference Desk at (401)822-9105.
5. Name the song that contains this lyric: “It’s not the way you smile that touched my heart, It’s not the way you kissed that tears me apart.”
Answers
1.John Fred & His Playboy Band, in 1967. The song topped the charts around the globe, including in Australia, Belgium, the U.S. and South Africa.
2.Dolly Parton. The song was one of the few that Parton did not write herself. Parton released the song, and in 1978 earned the Grammy award for Best Female Country Vocal Performance.
3. The brass refers to coins in the 1979 song by the English band the Pretenders.
4.The 1974 Paper Lace song is about a fictional gunfight between the police and Al Capone.
5.“Baby, It’s You,” by the Shirelles, in 1961. The song was a hit for the group, as it was for the Beatles, who released a cover two years later. However, it was the debut cover by Smith that did the best of all.
Mon. 11/10: Mushroom Barley Soup, Creamy Dijon Chicken, Roasted Potatoes w/Zucchini & Carrots, Dessert. Option: Egg Salad Sandwich. Tues. 11/11: CLOSED — HAPPY VETERANS DAY! Thank you to those who have served our country!
FREE NOTARY SERVICE AT COVENTRY LIBRARY
Free notary services are available at the Coventry Public Library. Proper governmental identification with a signature is required and all documents must be signed in the presence of the notary. Please call ahead to be sure the notary is available at 401-822-6200.
Rewriting the Rules of Retirement
Retirement comes with more time for the things you love. A reverse mortgage can help you fund them.
Pay o your existing mortgage to eliminate monthly payments 1
Get additional income tax-free cash to use for what matters most 2
Continue to own your home just like a traditional mortgage
Contact Carol Miller, your local Reverse Mortgage Specialist.
TABERNACLE BAPTIST CHURCH CRAFT SHOW
Tabernacle Baptist Church, 182 Seven Mile Road, Hope (Scituate) Saturday, November 15th from 9AM-3PM. Crafters, Baked goods. Opportunity to do Christmas Shopping, Reasonable prices, Secret Santa Christmas shopping for children to purchase gifts for your parents, low prices.
PAWTUXET VALLEY ROTARY CLUB
The Pawtuxet Valley Rotary Club is looking for individuals or businesses who are interested in helping the local communities of West Warwick, Coventry & West Greenwich! For more information please email pvrotaryevents@gmail.com or call 401-589-1321
CRIBBAGE PLAYERS WANTED
The Coventry Resource & Senior Center, 50 Wood Street, Coventry, is seeking Cribbage Players for Thursdays at 1PM. If you want to learn, there is someone who can teach you on Fridays at 1PM. Call 822-9175 for more information.
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.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF WEST WARWICK HEAVENLY HEART FOOD PANTRY
First Baptist Church of West Warwick, 1613 Main Street, has their Heavenly Heart Food Pantry open to all from 11AM-1PM on the 1st Saturday of every month.
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 more information, you can call 1-577-487-2778 or visit travel.state.gov
Think Inside the Bowl
GRATITUDE & GRAVY HARVEST DINNER
Church of the Apostles, 170 Fairview Ave., Coventry is hosting its annual Harvest Dinner on Saturday, November 15 at 5:30 p.m. This year’s dinner, called “Gratitude & Gravy,” invites all to give thanks and share God’s blessings throughout the year. Come early for a special teaching and breakout session on the “Gifts of the Spirit” from 3-5 p.m. Dinner will include stuffed roast pork with mashed potato and vegetable, and of course, gravy. Free-will donations accepted to benefit the church’s community garden.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT GEN. NATHANAEL GREENE HOMESTEAD
The Gen. Nathanael Greene Homestead in Coventry is looking for individuals interested in becoming Tour Guides for the season. The Homestead, also known as “Spell Hall”, was built by Nathanael Greene in 1770 and has been authentically restored as a Museum dedicated to his memory. Tour Guides will learn about Gen. Greene, his family, and life in the 18th Century. Experience is not necessary. All information will be provided, and scheduling is flexible. For more information, please email nathanaelgreenehmst@ gmail.com Visit us at nathanaelgreenehomestead.org
Quick ideas for busy season meals
busy season, they
be
and are easy to customize to suit different taste preferences and dietary needs. Typically offering a balanced mix of carbohydrates, protein and vegetables, they ensure you and your loved ones get a wholesome meal without spending hours in the kitchen.
For example, this Rice and Beans Burrito Bowl offers a burst of Southwestern flavor in just 10 minutes. Featuring the zesty and natural flavors of Minute’s Cilantro & Lime Jasmine Rice Cups, it’s a canvas for creativity complete with juicy pinto beans, crisp corn and a vibrant mix of salsa. Ready in 1 minute, the BPA-free microwaveable cups are perfectly portioned and can be enjoyed as a meal right out of the container when crunched for time.
To customize your culinary creation, simply adjust the heat to your liking with a sprinkle of ancho chili powder or add a touch of creaminess with a generous helping of guacamole, dollop of sour cream or sprinkle of shredded cheese. To further transform your meal into a festive feast, pair your bowl with grilled chicken, tofu or a fresh green salad. Or for a Korean twist, consider this Quick Bibimbap. Derived from the Korean terms “bibim,” which refers to mixing multiple ingredients, and “bap,” meaning rice, it starts with jasmine rice and is topped with kimchi, carrots, sauteed spinach, bean sprouts and a fried egg.
The dish, which is prepped and ready in 20 minutes, can be further customized with sauteed mushrooms, tofu, seared beef, pickled cucumbers and more, but sweet, buttery Minute Instant Jasmine Rice provides the fragrant, fluffy base. Ready in 5 minutes and known for its distinctive aromatic scent, it’s precooked then dried with nothing added but convenience so you can get a tasty meal made quickly. Visit MinuteRice.com to find more meal ideas to conquer busy season.
SDS Heating & Cooling
By JENNIFER COATES
If you are a home or business owner who has been searching for an affordable, durable and long-lasting heating and cooling system, then you have probably heard about ductless mini-split systems. If you are in the HVAC industry, however, then you have definitely heard about the latest in ductless system technology from the top-ofthe-line brand Gree®. The Gree® name is synonymous with the highest quality of products and is the leading brand in the world in mini-
split and heat-pump technology.
To be an Authorized Dealer and Installer of Gree® products is to be, in and of itself, the highest honor in the HVAC industry. This is an honor held by longtime heating and cooling expert and owner of SDS Heating & Cooling, Steve Schuttert. Steve has been installing these highly advanced minisplit systems since 2015 and his customers are living proof of their longevity, proficiency and superior reputation.
What many don’t know about this increasingly popular ductless system is that it provides both heating AND cooling making them the perfect “all-season solution” to our fickle New England temperatures! Seamless installation. Flawless workmanship. Highly trained installers. Gree® and SDS make a formidable team.
SDS Heating & Cooling is a premier business that operates throughout the entire region. Steve, who is both a Gree® and Authorized Mitsubishi Electric Dealer, received two national awards in 2024. He is licensed in all areas of heating and cooling, from residential to commercial properties. Along with his busy work installing the ductless heating systems, he installs, maintains, and repairs heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration systems.
One of the best business decisions Steve ever made was to partner with Synchro-
ny Bank to help his clients finance their heating & cooling projects. Check out his website to learn more about your financing options.
As a small business owner, Steve Schuttert cares deeply about both his residential and commercial customers, but he also cares about his community. Five years ago, Steve noticed that a busy, newly constructed roundabout in his hometown of western Coventry looked neglected and overrun. With the safety of his driving-age daughter in mind, he officially “adopted the spot” and has maintained it ever since. Once an overgrown eye-sore, it is now mulched, planted, groomed, mowed and beautified — all thanks to Steve!
Steve Schuttert of SDS Heating & Cooling can be reached at 401-419-8752 (cell) or 401-304-6957 (work). To learn more, visit his website at www.sdsheating.com or find him on Facebook and Instagram.
will recognize this Adopt-a-Spot sign, and the constant vigilance of its “adopter”, Steve Schuttert of the highly regarded SDS Heating & Cooling. To learn more about ductless
cooling systems, call Steve today!
No matter where the trail takes you, breathe and take notice of nature
By MATTHEW LAWRENCE Beacon Media Contributor
With leaves crunching and temperatures holding in the 50s during the day, November is a great month for hiking in Rhode Island. There are still leaves to be peeped before winter arrives, and the brisk air can be quite refreshing.
Hiking is also healthier and easier on the body than most other athletic activities, according to the American Hiking Society. The society’s website lists the potential health benefits of hiking, from reducing hypertension and anxiety to reversing the negative impacts of osteoporosis and diabetes.
Meredith Ewenson is a Newport-based hiker and content creator who has traveled throughout New England on her outdoor journeys. She has lots of recommendations for people who don’t spend much time outside or who have maybe never tried hiking before.
For beginners, she suggests Goddard Park.
“It’s a great all-around trail - lots of parking, restrooms, wide flat trails with views of the water and through the woods,” she said. At least one trail at Goddard Park was closed earlier this summer due to beach erosion; it’s back open.
“Another all-time favorite is Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge in Middletown,” Ewenson says. “It’s a gorgeous coastal loop trail with tons of wildflowers and wildlife. It has a packed gravel trail that is ADA and stroller accessible. I’ve probably hiked that trail over a hundred times.”
If a trail is packed gravel, is it still a hike? Well, that depends on who you ask.
While many people associate hiking with steep terrain, long distances, and specialized equipment, the term can also apply to a leisurely walk through a city or state park. According to Merriam Webster, a hike is just “a long walk, especially for pleasure or exercise.”
REI, the recreational equipment company, agrees. “Some treks don’t require wilderness travel or scrambling over technical terrain,” the company says in a blog post titled “Hiking v. Walking: What’s the Difference?” noting that paved paths in parks absolutely count.
While no point in Rhode Island would satisfy a mountain hiker — the state’s highest point is only 812 feet above sea level, after all — that’s not to say that it’s completely flat, either.
“If you’re looking for something steep, the World War II Memorial Loop in Smithfield has a lot of elevation gain (for Rhode Island) for the low mileage.”
Owned by the Smithfield Land Trust, the World War II Memorial is dedicated to three servicemen who died in a plane crash on the property during a routine flight in 1943. The Memorial was dedicated in 2009, and the loop trail is 3.9 miles.
Apps like AllTrails and Strava can be helpful when deciding where to go. Aside from listing dozens of trails in the region, they also have information about current conditions, elevations, and amenities like restrooms.
“On a totally different note, hiking the entire Cliff Walk in Newport out and back is 7 miles,” Ewenson said, with gorgeous views of the ocean on one side and mansions on the other. “While
it’s a popular tourist attraction, the trail gets more rugged and less busy on the far end and is one of my favorites.”
The Cliff Walk is visited by 1.3 million people per year, according to a 2018 study by Salve Regine University, but this time of year it is a lot quieter than in the summer tourist months.
It was sailing in Newport that brought Ewenson to Rhode Island initially.
“I sailed competitively growing up, in college, and beyond, as well as coached sailing,” she says. “While I often joke that I’ve ‘retired’ from sailing, it was still a significant gateway into nature for me and such a big part of my life. I was born and raised in downtown Chicago. And while I remember enjoying nature in the city growing up, perhaps it’s the stark contrast between nature and city that allows me to have such a big appreciation for spending time outdoors.”
Hiking, she says, was an extension of yoga. “Mindfulness is such an immense part of my yoga practice, perhaps even the most important,” she says. “When I started hiking and exploring nature more, I found myself connecting in a deeper way like
bringing in my senses and just having a really strong sense of awareness and gratitude that felt very grounding.”
Any other Rhode Island favorites?
“I love Snake Den State Park, Lincoln Woods Trail in Lincoln, and the Stepstone Falls via Ben Utter Trail in Arcadia Management Area,” she says. “The Neutaconkanut Park Hill Loop right in Providence is also a hidden gem, especially during fall foliage!”
Straddling Providence and Johnston, Neutaconkanut Hill is the highest point in Providence, offering views across the city. While the base of the hill is active with a skate park and two baseball fields, the trails on the oak and hickory hill were originally blazed during the Great Depression as part of a WPA project. No matter where you go, it’s important to look around you, breathe, and notice the quiet of the natural world.
“I always aim to have moments of mindfulness on every hike, no matter how easy or challenging,” Ewenson says, “in order to ground into the present moment and feel gratitude for that experience.”
Meredith Ewenson is a Newport-based hiker. Submitted photo from Meredith Ewenson
The view from the trail at Goddard Park. Photo by Matthew Lawrence
View of Providence from the top of Neutaconkanut Hill.
Photo by Matthew Lawrence
RI Community Food Bank
Food Assistance Locations
COVENTRY
Coventry Food Services
191 MacArthur Blvd. (401) 822-9199
Tue 1 PM - 4 PM, Wed & Thu 9 AM - 12 PM for monthly inside shopping. Serves Coventry - 02816 & 02827. Shopping is by appointment, call 401-822- 9199.
Faith Fellowship Food Pantry
1395 Nooseneck Hill Road (401) 397-3383
2nd & 4th Sat. 9 AM - 12 PM. Serves West Greenwich, Coventry and West Warwick.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul - Coventry
222 MacArthur Blvd. (401) 828-3090
3rd Sat. Serves Coventry. Service is curbside/car side in parking lot. Pantry also offers food during the site’s meal site hours on Saturdays from 9 AM - 12 PM by request.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul - West Bay Meal Site
222 MacArthur Blvd. (401)828-3090
Sat 11 AM - 11:30 AM; Grab and Go meals; Also, call for food by appt. Accessible.
WEST WARWICK
Emanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church Pantry
9 New London Avenue (401) 821-8888
Tue 10 AM - 12 PM. Serves Warwick, West Warwick, Coventry, West Greenwich, Exeter, East Greenwich, Foster. Guests can come weekly.
St. Anthony’s Hope Soup Kitchen
1 Sunset Avenue (401) 821-8342
Open every Mon (except holidays) from 12 PM - 1 PM. Guests may arrive at 11 AM for coffee. Accessible.
West Warwick Assistance Agency
1293 Main Street (401) 828-0310
Mon, Wed, Fri 10 AM - 2 PM; Frequency of visits based on SNAP benefits - please contact pantry for further info; Accessible.
West Warwick Senior Center Pantry
145 Washington Street (401) 822-4450
Serves Kent County 8:30 AM - 3 PM Mon - Fri. Guests can visit monthly. Handicapped accessible.
West Warwick Senior Center Meal Site
145 Washington Street (401) 822-4450
Meal Site is open Mon - Fri at 12 PM.
Porcelli’s Auto Center offers help during federal shutdown Federal
employees, SNAP recipients, and veterans eligible
As the federal government shutdown continues to affect paychecks and families across Rhode Island, a local, family-owned auto repair shop is stepping up to help.
According to a press release, Porcelli’s Auto Center is offering free Rhode Island state vehicle inspections every Saturday through November for individuals impacted by the shutdown.
The Shutdown Relief — Free State Inspection program is open to:
• Federal employees affected by the shutdown (with valid federal ID)
• SNAP recipients (with EBT card or proof of benefits)
• Active military members and veterans
“We’ve served this community for nearly four decades, and we know how hard times like these can hit working families,” said Rich Porcelli
Jr., Vice President of Operations at Porcelli’s Auto Center. “A car is often the key to keeping life moving—getting to work, getting kids to school, staying independent. We don’t want anyone to fall behind just because they can’t afford an inspection right now.”
The inspections, normally $55 in Rhode Island, will be performed at no cost at Porcelli’s State Inspection Station #11 in West Warwick. Appointments are required and available on Saturdays only throughout November, while time slots last.
Porcelli’s Auto Center, founded in 1987 by Richard Porcelli Sr., has built its reputation on quality repairs, transparency, and community service. The family-run shop continues to support local residents through outreach initiatives and educational programs around vehicle ownership and safety.
To receive food assistance, call a program in your area to confirm hours and to find out what you need to bring with you. For the most current list, visit https://rifoodbank.org/find-food
WEST
WARWICK PUBLIC LIBRARY COMMUNITY NEEDS PANTRY
The West Warwick Public Library, 1043 Main Street, West Warwick has a free Community Needs Pantry set up near the front entrance. Please take what you need! If you would like to donate, leave what you can (non-perishables only please). The Pantry is in need of milk (all kinds), cereal, oatmeal, peanut butter & toilet paper. For more information, call 828-3750.
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.
How to schedule:
Eligible individuals can call 401821-0202 and mention the “Shutdown Relief” program to reserve a spot. For more information, visit www. porcellisautocenter.com or follow Porcelli’s Auto Center on Facebook and Instagram.
Real Estate
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$800/Mo. Can be broken out into smaller offices. Outdoor parking lot located across the street. Minutes from I95 & 6/10 connector access. 401-640-5081
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Looking for new clients? Growing your team? Advertise your services or employment opportunity in The Reminder! Call 821-2216 today.
FOR SNOW PLOW VENDORS & SEASONAL PER DIEM EMPLOYEE
• The Town of West Greenwich is seeking snow plow vendors, F-350 to 550 or equivalent, 4x4 pickup or 1-ton dump with 9 ft. plow & sander to be added to the list for the 2025-2026 snow season.
• Also seeking seasonal employee for plowing parking lots, and clearing walkways around town hall/library complex, using town equipment during 2025-2026 winter operations.
Please contact Claude Wright, Highway Supervisor at 392-3800 ext. 124 for consideration.
Town of West Greenwich is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
COVENTRY RESOURCE & SENIOR CENTER OFFERS FREE NOTARY SERVICE
The Coventry Resource & Senior Center, 50 Wood Street, Coventry, offers free Notary Services to Coventry residents. Please call 822-9175 to ensure a Notary is available for you.
FREE ENGLISH TUTORING
Literacy Volunteers of Kent County is offering free English tutoring to individuals 18 and older. In just a few hours per week you can improve your English skills in speaking, reading, and writing. You will be paired with a tutor, who will instruct you, one-on-one, according to your individual needs. Lessons are scheduled at your convenience. All information exchanged remains confidential. For more information, please call or email Literacy Volunteers of Kent County (LVKC). 822-9103, lvkc@ coventrylibrary.org.
COVENTRY SENIOR CENTER WEDNESDAY BINGO
The Coventry Resource & Senior Center, 50 Wood Street, Coventry, will once again hold Bingo on Wednesdays from 1:30-4PM. The cost is $6 for 8 games. Please note that prizes have gone up as well as adding an additional Special & Quickie. You must be 18 years or older to play.
TOPS MEETING
TOPS CHAPTER #38 (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets Thursday mornings at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 99 Pierce Street in East Greenwich (lower level). Weigh-in begins at 9:30AM, the meeting is from 10-11AM. Enter from the side parking lot, go down stairs to the kitchen area. All are welcome, as well as donations of canned goods. For more information, call Angela Henderson at 401-225-6174.
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Real Estate Transactions
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Ln Toevs, Kenneth and Rosa, Sandra Quigley Jr, John L and Bottrell, Ashtin L 10/15
11 Torch Ln Toevs, Kenneth and Rosa, Sandra Quigley Jr, John L and Bottrell, Ashtin L 10/15 $170,000
Main St Robison, Irene M Frey, Patrick R and Lafazia, Patrycia A 10/16
1415 Main St Robison, Irene M Frey, Patrick R and Lafazia, Patrycia A 10/16
Gervais St Almas, Jordan R and Almas, Victoria R Cole, Edward W and Cole, Susan D 10/17
167 Gervais St Almas, Jordan R and Almas, Victoria R Cole, Edward W and Cole, Susan D 10/17
Fieldstone Dr Collins, Helen L Howe, Alexandra and Mesiti, Marco
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Airport
Tempo Holdings LLC Gosselin, Daniel and Gosselin, Elliott 10/14
Lamphear St 555 Main Street LLC Synergy Capital LLC 10/17
37 Leuba Rd Louvet, Steve B Labreche, Michael G and Labreche, Katarzyna 10/14
28 Airport Rd Tempo Holdings LLC Gosselin, Daniel and Gosselin, Elliott
4 Liena Rose Way Rivera, Cathy
37 Leuba Rd Louvet, Steve B Labreche, Michael G and Labreche, Katarzyna 10/14
4 Liena Rose Way Rivera, Cathy L and Rivera, Carmelo A Kelling, Jennifer E and Kelling, Kevin 10/15
Paul A Keeley, Shawn and Pearson, Krystal 10/17
476 Ledge Rd Silva, Kevin and Silva, Stephanie A Almas, Victoria R and Almas, Jordan R 10/17
8 Darius Ln Bergeron, Richard D and Bergeron, Lynn D Rivera, Carmelo A and Rivera, Cathy L 10/15
50 S Pond Dr Rebello Jr, Paul A Keeley, Shawn and Pearson, Krystal 10/17
4 Liena Rose
Rivera, Cathy L and Rivera, Carmelo A Kelling, Jennifer E and Kelling, Kevin 10/15
8 Darius Ln Bergeron, Richard D and Bergeron, Lynn D Rivera, Carmelo A and Rivera, Cathy L 10/15
CRANSTON
10 SpenstoneRd Stueber, Bryon
8 Darius Ln Bergeron, Richard D and Bergeron, Lynn D Rivera, Carmelo A and Rivera, Cathy L 10/15
CRANSTON
10 SpenstoneRd Stueber, Bryon Romero, Richard A 10/14
CRANSTON
9 Ivy Hollow Ct Lot 9 Gabriele, Jeffrey M and Gabriele, Deborah L Sengsay, Suri and Sengsay, Chanel
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10 SpenstoneRd Stueber, Bryon Romero, Richard A 10/14
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9 Ivy Hollow Ct Lot 9 Gabriele, Jeffrey M and Gabriele, Deborah L Sengsay, Suri and Sengsay, Chanel
Giarrusso, Steven Parker, Arousiak 10/14
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Shippee Rd Opishinski, Thomas B and Opishinski, Christian L Bohl, Kathleen M and Bohl, Brandon P 10/17
45 Valley Rd Giarrusso, Steven Parker, Arousiak 10/14
EAST GREENWICH
EXETER
81 Shippee Rd Opishinski, Thomas B and Opishinski, Christian L Bohl, Kathleen M and Bohl, Brandon P 10/17
45 Valley Rd Giarrusso, Steven Parker, Arousiak 10/14
14 Partridge Dr Hernandez, Rodolfo
Shippee Rd Opishinski, Thomas B and Opishinski, Christian L Bohl, Kathleen M and Bohl, Brandon P 10/17
EXETER
14 Partridge Dr Hernandez, Rodolfo Palka, Daniel B and Palka, Emily A 10/17
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174 Ten Rod Rd Weybrant, Eric and Federal Hm Loan Mtg Corp Burke, Timothy and Burke, Karen 10/17 $263,000
14 Partridge Dr Hernandez, Rodolfo Palka, Daniel B and Palka, Emily A 10/17 $495,000
249-B Stony Fort Rd Thomas, Victor and Thomas, Heidi Patel, Vasudey 10/17 $425,000
174 Ten Rod Rd Weybrant, Eric and Federal Hm Loan Mtg Corp Burke, Timothy and Burke, Karen 10/17
44 Azalea Rd Lesinski, Brian C and Lesinski, Lisa A Kenyon, Tyler and Kenyon, Ashley 10/16
Stony Fort Rd Thomas, Victor and Thomas, Heidi Patel, Vasudey 10/17 $425,000 44 Azalea Rd Lesinski, Brian C and Lesinski, Lisa A Kenyon, Tyler and Kenyon, Ashley 10/16 $775,000
JOHNSTON
JOHNSTON
1 Colony Dr Crms LLC Antelo, Carlos R 10/20 $400,000
1 Colony Dr Crms LLC Antelo, Carlos R 10/20 $400,000
34 Burnett St Shoemaker, David J Burge, Victoria R and Burge, William L 10/15 $585,000
34 Burnett St Shoemaker, David J Burge, Victoria R and Burge, William L 10/15 $585,000
45 Angelico St Perez, Jose A Aguiar, Chantell S 10/16 $369,900
45 Angelico St Perez, Jose A Aguiar, Chantell S 10/16 $369,900
5 Olivia Ct Pangborn, Ryan and Pangborn, Brittany Digiorgio Jr, John P and Digiorgio, Stacey L 10/16 $650,000
5 Olivia Ct Pangborn, Ryan and Pangborn, Brittany Digiorgio Jr, John P and Digiorgio, Stacey L 10/16 $650,000
and Federici, Gabriella 10/15
7 Kensington Way Lot 7 Atwood Ave Condos LLC Mcdermott, Michael and Federici, Gabriella 10/15 $464,900 982 Plainfield St Lot 3 Group 6 Inc Murphy, Robert E 10/15 $285,000
ROUTE I-95 WEEKEND LANE CLOSURES
During the weekends of November 7-10 and November 14-17, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) will close two lanes of I-95 in both directions in Providence to fill in a bridge over an abandoned rail line. The northbound closure will start right after Route 10 (Exit 33). The southbound closure will start right after Thurbers Avenue (Exit 35). No exits or ramps will be closed. Closures will start at 8 p.m. Friday night with traffic restored by 5 a.m. on Monday. Travelers are strongly advised to seek alternate routes and/or plan additional time for travel. There will be congestion and delays leading up to the workzone.
Entertainment & Events
President Herbert
Join us in celebrating the fall harvest with friends, food, and more.
By Lucie Winborne
• Bat species make up 21% of all mammals.
• The Appalachian Mountains are older than the Atlantic Ocean.
• Contrary to what some folks might claim, a study found that cats display the main attachment styles as babies and dogs.
• McDonald’s buys about 2 billion eggs every year just for their U.S. restaurants.
• The concept of contact lenses dates back to Leonardo da Vinci, who described a vision correction method involving a water-filled glass hemisphere over the eye. Centuries later, British polymath Thomas Young created a lens prototype made of glass and filled with water based on another theoretical idea, by philosopher/ scientist Rene Descartes.
• Israel used piracy laws as the basis for prosecuting Nazi war criminal Adolf Eichmann.
• Lucille Fay LeSueur got her stage name, Joan Crawford, from a contest run in the fan magazine Movie Weekly.
• Our physical and emotional states can change how we see color. Fatigue may dull sensitivity to contrast, some medications can alter the way the retina processes light, and positive thinkers often view hues as slightly more vivid.
• The inventor of the stop sign never learned how to drive.
• Before time zones were established in 1883, North America had more than 144 local times.
• Irene Triplett, the last American to collect a Civil War pension, died in 2020.
• Calvin Coolidge’s vice president, Charles G. Dawes, a self-trained pianist and flautist, is the only American veep to have penned a No. 1 hit pop song, a short instrumental piece titled “Melody in A Major.”
Thought for the Day: “Of all the liars in the world, sometimes the worst are our own fears.”
Prices reduced on 8 to 10ft. trees, large plantation Fraser’s 280 Carrs Trail, Greene, RI. Open 9am to 4pm.
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL CHURCH TO HOST ANNUAL HARVEST BAZAAR
Saturday, Nov. 15 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
6 St. Vincent de Paul Street, Coventry, RI. Featuring Madeleine’s Kitchen, Basket Raffle, Homemade Crafts, Bake Goods, Grandma’s Attic, Jewelry Table, roll up tables for children & adults, 50/50 Raffle, Grocery Bingo, Grand Raffle, Lottery Tree Raffle.
RIPO – a joy to watch and listen to
By DON FOWLER
Many music lovers are missing out on a wonderful opportunity to see and hear a fabulous orchestra and conductor in rehearsal for their Saturday evening performance.
Ruth Reinhardt, the new music director of the Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra, has proven to be a vibrant and expressive leader in only her second concert in this year’s series.
The first rehearsal was held last Friday evening with the orchestra playing four diverse selections from Boulanger, Haydn, Jaell, and Smetana. The entire piece is played through without interruption, with the conductor noting certain parts that may need a bit more attention. The adjustments are made, and a nod tells us when she is satisfied.
It didn’t take long to realize that
Reinhardt conducting. Photo courtesy of www.riphil.org 30 Turkeys to be
Reinhardt was in complete control and had formed a close relationship with her new orchestra.
There were too many empty seats for this outstanding informal and inexpensive event. With three more open rehearsals scheduled, word needs to get out so that more people can take advantage of this rare opportunity. I spoke with people in attendance on Friday who plan to return
for the Saturday night concert as well.
Rush hour concerts are held at 5:30 p.m. on three other Friday nights. These are not rehearsals, but full concerts held early for those who wish an early evening’s entertainment.
The next concert features a Beethoven Violin Concerto featuring violinist Elena Urioste and Symphony No. 2 by Sibelius, with Guest Conductor Earl Lee. There will be an Open Rehearsal Friday, Nov. 21 at 5:30 p.m. and the regularly scheduled concert on Saturday, Nov. 22 at 7:30 p.m.
For more information or to order your tickets, go online at tickets. riphil.org/offer, or call the RIPO box office at 248-7000.
Rhode Island is blessed with one of the best philharmonic orchestras in the country, and every concert should be a sellout. Bring your children and grandchildren and introduce them to the wonders of classical music.
November 15th 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Ruth
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Hoover spoke Mandarin Chinese with his wife, Lou Henry Hoover, to avoid eavesdroppers during their stint in the White House.
