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“The Play’s The Thing…”
By Gina Wesley-Silva For Martin Middle School English teacher and Theatre Director Judy DePerla, the play is definitely the thing that gets her excited! Selecting and directing student run theatre productions has been a serious passion of hers for over 30 years now and she says there is very little about this entire process that she does not fully enjoy! An avid reader of “theatre stuff,” DePerla says she stumbled onto this passion by accident when the principal at a school in Brazil where she was teaching asked her to help out with a student production. “…It was in 1975. I was in the right place at the right time. And, I absolutely fell in love with it!” I recently met with DePerla during a rehearsal at Martin Middle School for the schools’ upcoming production of “The Princess Bride”. DePerla‘s passion and excitement over what she does was delightfully obvious as she launched into an enthusiastic explanation and overview of the who’s, what’s, why’s, and where’s’, of this production, the cast, her ambitions, etc. “First of all, I am doing this show with Jessica Poore, who used to be a teacher here at Martin, but is now teaching at E.P. Senior High School. She and I started doing theatre stuff together here at Martin Middle School last year, and it was the very first time we used a combined cast of middle school and high school students, and it worked out very well! So, this year we thought it would be good to do a combined production between Martin and E.P. again,” says DePerla. Continued on page 4...
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East Providence News Briefs Locals Residents Oppose Expansion Of Pond View Recycling Plant Pond View officials say the business is trying to expand its state permit to handle three times the 500 tons of demolition material and other construction waste that it is currently approved to handle. The Rumford neighborhood has voiced its opposition and the City Council has quickly produced a resolution objecting to the higher limit. Councilman Robert Cusack, said the facility “is a public nuisance in that its current operation emits noxious odors and dust and produces loud noises which severely undermine the quiet enjoyment and quality of life of East Providence residents.” The business was purchased from former owner and Rehoboth resident, Ken Foley in 00 by TransLoad America. The plant located on Dexter Road handles a daily average of 3 5 to 350 tons of waste Since 003, the state attorney general and city officials believe a city variance allows the business to accept only up to 150 tons a day. In May, the state Supreme Court ordered the case back to the DEM.
City Council Approves Budget The East Providence City Council has given final approval to $140.6 million operating budget, as proposed by City Manager Richard Brown, for the fiscal year beginning Nov. 1. According to the plan, property taxes will increase to the city’s 3.5 percent cap, water and sewer rates will rise significantly and a state exemption on car taxes has been eliminated. City officials offered an example of a East Providence resident who owns a home valued at $ 00,000, has two automobiles, a 009 Camry and a 000 Toyota Corolla, and average water usage of 97.6 hundredcubic-feet a year. The resident’s new taxes and fees would increase a total of $671. This would be a 13.7-percent rise from $4,900 to $5,571. $136 more in property taxes, $393 more in car taxes and $14 more in sewer and water fees. According to Mayor Larisa, the property
-tax increase doesn’t make up the $ .4 million cut in state aid. The state previously mandated that cities and towns exempt the first $6,000 of a car’s value when calculating tax bills. The state would then reimburse communities money to cover the difference. In order to balance the state budget, the General Assembly has decided not to reimburse these funds. The sewer and water rate hikes will help pay for the much-needed wastewatertreatment facility improvements. The City Council approved the $5 .5-million upgrade, based on the fact that a fee increase would be needed.
A $167 million Development Is Planned For East Providence Waterfront City officials have approved a $167million plan to build townhouses, condos and commercial space on the shore front site of a former oil-tank farm. In the deal between the developers and the city, the city will help pay for infrastructure that will include sewer and water lines, a new road and other work for Village on the Waterfront. This project is the largest land development pending in Rhode Island in spite of the recession. The project will include access to the city’s coastline with a fishing pier, marina, parking and an East Bay Bike Path extension. Future taxes collected from the development will net more than $1 million of new tax revenue annually. Currently, the city receives $5 ,1 5 from the vacant, 5 acre property. Village on the Waterfront will be built in four phases with phase-one construction starting a year from now to be completed in 1 to 1 months. The entire project is expected to take to 10 years.
Light Up The Landfill The East Providence City Council unanimously voted to have City Manager Richard Brown begin negotiations that could bring a solar power project to the Riverside landfill. The landfill, off Forbes Street, has been officially closed for 30 years. Mr. Brown recommended that the city partner with the Boston-based CME on the project. CME is an international project
development company specializing in creating renewable energy projects. CME President William J. Martin said the solar project is a “unique opportunity” for the “city to re-claim valuable” property. The city would have to spend a substantial amount of money to cap the landfill but the project would have multiple benefits. 1. Capping the landfill would reduce any current safety concerns around the area. . Under a lease agreement the city would receive revenue from the property. 3. Energy created by the system would be sold to a number of potential buyers including the city, the state or the utility company. Before the project moves forward, further study of the area will be needed to iron out more details.
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“The Play’s The Thing…” By Gina Wesley-Silva
DePerla went on to explain, “So, for this year we decided to take on “The Princess Bride”, she said with a smile. She then paused and asked, “Why?”, then answered, “Well, because it is a very well-known movie, and Jessica watched the movie and after she watched it, she sat down and wrote a script. So, we opened up auditions to both middle school and high school students, and soon we had a cast, and there you have it!,” she concluded. DePerla talked about lots of assistance she and Poole have received from others in the community to help with all aspects of the production, “Through the theatre department at R.I. College, I was able to find a young man named John Lincoln, who has now taught our cast how to sword fight. We also are expecting to have a group of local elementary students who will be doing a little show between Acts One and Two. We also have Nate Melo, who is a freshman at R.I. College, who has been working with me for the last 3 years, and he does the music. He has created his own orchestra, which has students from Riverside, Martin, and E.P. High, who will be performing as part of the orchestra for the show. Also, a couple of parents have gotten involved too, which is really exciting! One Mom does costumes, another Mom is doing the program and getting the t-shirts organized, so there is lots of support that I am getting!,” DePerla said.
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DePerla‘s selection process for choosing a play is methodical and well thought out. She explained, “We choose a script that has a balance of characters, so that we can get as many students involved as possible. We try to open it up to a variety of students. And we choose in traditional theatrical ways, you come, you try out, and you either get a part or you don’t. But anybody who does not get a part also has the option to do tech work or help out with something else. We also always have two casts, Cast A and Cast B, and both casts get to perform one night for dress rehearsal, and one night for the show, so they each perform twice. And we often have one cast onstage and one cast watching, so that we can give direction once, so it’s really very practical,” says DePerla. I asked DePerla why being involved in theatre might be good for students? She explained that the benefits are too numerous to list, “I think it does everything good for them. They learn other pieces of literature. They learn to memorize and to work together as a team. They also have to be passing in all their subjects to participate, so that is another incentive to keep good grades, and they meet students who they otherwise wouldn’t be meeting, and that forms bonds that don’t get formed in any other way. And it is intense, hard work, and they take it on, and I just don’t see anything bad about it,” she said. I then asked how theatre training might help students from a purely educational standpoint, and DePerla explained, “It teaches them in many ways. For example, a lot of the theatre exercises that we do are designed to develop focus, increase attention, and promote cooperation, and that can all be very helpful when the student goes back into the classroom,” she says. Also, DePerla says the students run the entire production, which helps to enhance their self-esteem. “…The students do everything, they do the lights, they do the music, they do the scenery and stage stuff - absolutely everything,” she says. DePerla says she loves how it all comes together. She says she explains her vision and her expectations to the cast and crew in the very beginning, “I explain that my view of the whole process is that the play is mine from the beginning through all the rehearsals. I own it, it‘s mine. But, on show night, the play becomes yours, you own it. I don‘t own it anymore, it‘s all yours! DePerla then went on to explain, “The greatest thrill, and the most exciting thing for me is watching students - especially students who have never done theatre before, get up there and put on a slamming performance! And then they really know that they own it!” As far as her own education, DePerla says she is primarily selftaught in all aspects of theatre. She has been an usher at PPAC for the past eleven years, and says she goes to see plays at Trinity Repertory and Second Story Theatre frequently, and she has even taken some acting classes locally. Also, recently DePerla played a small role in a show in Newport, and she says that experience has helped her immensely in understanding some of the challenges her student performers encounter.” I asked DePerla what her theatre related goals are, and she replied, “I would like to see a theatre position in this district because I think there are a lot of theatre activities and theatre games, that can be brought into the classroom to help students in learning a lot of different things. And, I think it would be extremely positive for the district. It is the kind of thing that can be done from elementary through high school. The Princess Bride runs from November 3 and November 4. The show starts at 7 p.m., and costs $5.00 per ticket. Tickets can be purchased at Martin Middle School starting at 6 p.m. on the evenings of the performance.
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Rhode Island’s cities and towns have a budgeting problem. It happens every year. And every year, the municipalities attempt to shift the blame to the state due to funding cuts, this year it’s about the car tax. But there’s a problem with this dynamic. There is no more money and this situation was not unexpected. Cities and Towns were warned when the General Assembly put the Car Tax money back into the 010 Budget after the Governor had cut it entirely. The Legislature bailed them out then, and they were advised to tighten their belts, because there is no more money. Did they listen? The simple fact is the state can no longer afford to pay for municipal over spending. The car tax was created due to a budget surplus in (1994). There is no surplus projected in 011. And there isn’t likely to be one in 01 either. This should serve as fair warning, again. How do I classify overspending? In East Providence, during a time when unilateral teacher concessions were forced due to the unfounded threats of bankruptcy, the School Department created two new assistant superintendent positions, $114,003 & $10 ,913 a year each, as well as giving the Business Director a $ 0,000 raise, the Superintendent a $14,000 raise, and not to mention the extra $375,000 budgeted for legal fees. Let’s also not forget the second supplemental retirement fund that goes to our city’s administrators. And this year, both the municipal and school budgets have increased again. I often wonder what ever happened to the Roger Williams Consolidation Report to save East Providence money? The report stated action was needed yet currently none of the recommendations
have been carried out. I have sponsored legislation during the most recent legislative session requiring cities and towns and their respective school departments to merge duplicate functions. No one from the city or school administrations bothered to put their support or opposition on record. Why? East Providence City Manager Richard Brown recently stated in the Providence Journal on September nd that the General Assembly is unable “to do anything other than reduce support to local governments and effectively shift taxes from the state to the local level.” I am afraid Mr. Brown is mistaken. Here are two examples of what the General Assembly is able to do for the citizens of the Rhode Island. The Income Tax Reform Package that I sponsored and was signed into law this year gives the citizens and small business owners of Rhode Island real tax reform that keeps more money in their pockets. In my District 14 alone, 0% of the residents will be paying less on their tax returns. And, speaking of extra money to the residents of East Providence and Pawtucket, the state will be giving you an extra $11 million due to the passage of an Education Funding Formula. The state has cut annual spending by over $500 million dollars over the past 5 years. Municipal budgets have grown roughly $467 million over the same amount of time. Yet, we are still to blame for your budget woes? Two interesting facts came to my attention during the most recent state budget negotiations. First, 60 cents of every tax dollar paid within the State of Rhode Island goes to and is spent by the cities and towns. Secondly, collectively, Rhode Island’s municipalities are currently sitting on cash reserves of over $100 million. These two facts lead me to one question for Rhode Island’s municipalities… when is it enough? Daniel Da Ponte
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Last night (October 5), I attended the City Council meeting armed with five minutes’ worth of brilliant remarks on the proposed budget. Three hours in, and we still hadn’t gotten to discussing the budget. Tired and damp from the soggy weather, I headed home, brilliant remarks unspoken. Today I’ll try a different tack and put my thoughts in writing. There are three things about this budget that especially bother me. One is that, despite what I thought I heard at the last Council meeting – that no city employee was getting a raise, there are certain high-paying city jobs where base pay has jumped $10,000 over last year, and many other city employees seem to be getting a 3% raise. This is just unacceptable. These are awful financial times for our city. Taxpayers are suffering here, as elsewhere. Good people have lost their jobs or have been downsized and are struggling to keep their heads above water. Some of these good people, in fact, were employees of this city who lost their jobs outright, or have been privatized, or have been browbeaten into accepting pay cuts, reduced hours or benefits. This isn’t the time for a $10,000 increase for a few privileged positions; this isn’t the time for a 3% raise for any position in our city government. It’s just totally unconscionable. Second, this proposed budget is a mysterious thing. Why does a line item jump up or down so significantly from year to year? Why in the City Solicitor’s office, for example, were “temporary salaries” budgeted at $13 ,000 last year, with zero allocation in 010-11? And why were “outside salaries” at $30,000 in 009-10 and now budgeted at $156,000? What’s this all about? I strongly urge that any item above a certain dollar amount – a couple thousand dollars, say – that increases or decreases 10% or more from one budget year to the next be explained in writing in a note on the page where the figure appears. The citizens and taxpayers of East Providence
November 010 The Reporter deserve a full breakdown of where their hard-earned taxes are being spent. They shouldn’t have to guess or sit through a marathon session to hear the details. Third, and with sadness, I see that the budget for the Recreation Department has zero funds allocated for “Public Celebrations” this year. This can only mean that there won’t be fireworks on the 4th of July. While there’s little reason to celebrate this year, a 4th of July without at least a few fireworks will be pretty dismal. I hope with a little money-crunching – such as eliminating even one $10,000 raise – money can be found for a modest July 4th celebration. If not, though, let’s get together as a community with real Townie Pride and raise the funds ourselves. If you’re interested, let’s Save Our Fireworks and show what Townies can do when they work together. Contact me at candy_seel@mac.com. Candy Seel East Providence, RI
office buildings replaced a fuel truck terminal. These buildings are visible from Jones Pond. Little has been written about this area’s history. There is no collection of photos and details. Former resident, Susan Cady wishes to collect personal stories and photos to preserve this history. If you, your relatives, or friends worked or lived in the area in or around Pierce Field, please contribute reminiscences to Susan (nctmk@hotmail.com Subject: Pierce Field) or write to PO Box 6 , Clover, VA 4534-0 6 . She is very interested in knowing more about the quarry on Quarry Street, the cement circle, and seeing photos of Jones Pond when it was dry and overflowing. You can report stories and donate photographs and newspaper clippings to the East Providence Historical Society, www.ephist.org. Susan G. Cady Clover, VA
An open Letter to the Politicians and Would Be Politicians of East Providence
Ladies and Gentlemen, have any of you observed the fact that Social Security will not be giving cost of living increases this year? Are you also aware that there was no increase in Social Security last year? This is, I am told by federal government, because there has been no increase in the cost of living. Perhaps if they lived in East Providence they would think differently. Home taxes were raised 3.5% last year and are being raised the same amount this year. In addition grocery bills have increased. Health care costs, prescriptions, electricity, and many other things have increased. Very few paychecks in our area have increased and many other things have increased, and there are many more who are unemployed. East Providence has a large population of Senior Citizens. We would like to be able to remain in our homes and pay our bills. How long do you think this will happen the way we are going? Can anyone give a solution to this problem? If so you will have my vote! Sincerely, Paula Perkins
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Named after W. B. Pierce, the focal point of Pierce Field is the track, football stadium, and its adjacent recreation fields. The Works Progress Administration (WPA) built the football field between 1935-39. Jones Pond, located south of the stadium, was enclosed in a cement wall. Between the two, a wide cement circle was cast for some unknown function such as entertainment and/or sports events. Numerous sidewalks were constructed throughout the surrounding area. During this time, many high school aged boys left E. Prov. to serve in World War II. Unofficial boundaries of Pierce Field are today’s Lyon Ave., Veterans’ Parkway, Burgess Ave., and Juniper St. Many changes have occurred within these borders. The Metacomet Golf Course replaced Lyons Stock Farm. Baseball fields along Lyon Ave. once were filled with military Quonset huts. Schools existed on the corners of Mauran Ave. and Sixth St. and on the corner of Juniper St. and Lyon Ave. A. B. Hennessey Elementary School was built on the site of the former St. Mary’s Orphanage. Two corner convenience stores and beauty salons once existed along Burgess Ave. Coastal railroad tracks became a bicycle path. Professional and medical
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News from the East Bay Community Action Program... East Bay Community Action Program (EBCAP) offers a wide array of health and human services for area residents. Its upper bay headquarters is located at 100 Bullocks Point Avenue in Riverside. For information on services, call 437-1000.
East Bay Community Action Program (EBCAP) recently welcomed its second group of twelve AmeriCorps volunteers. Speaking languages including French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Creole, and others, the new group of AmeriCorps volunteers will bring their diverse backgrounds and experiences to the organization. Dennis Roy, EBCAP Chief Executive Officer, welcomed the AmeriCorps volunteers at the organization’s new 70 Turner Avenue site and administered their oath of service. Audrey Field, Director of the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), Foster Grandparent Program and AmeriCorps Program, also welcomed the volunteers. As part of their first day with EBCAP, the AmeriCorps volunteers received a tour of the new 70 Turner Avenue site, which houses two Head Start classrooms, a playground for the children, and six service-enriched apartments for individuals and families. The volunteers will be placed in programs such as Head Start, East Bay Family Health Care, Safety Net, Newport Family and Child Opportunity Zone, and RSVP. Two of the twelve volunteers are working in conjunction with the Rhode Island Homeless Coalition.
Thanksgiving is a time to give thanks for the harvest and express gratitude. Lets Spread the love around, East Providence!
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East Bay Center, Inc., has provided a wide variety of community and office-based mental health and addictions services for residents of RI and Southeastern MA for over forty-seven (47) years. Over the past year, EBC has faced challenges with respect to radically reduced funding streams, and an increase in the demand for acute/ higher levels of services. However, through the dedicated work of EBC’s Leadership, Staff, and Board of Directors, the Center has reinvigorated itself to face those challenges through the following initiatives: • Developed and strengthened local partnerships with East Bay Community Action Program (EB CAP) and CODAC to provide on-site psychiatric diagnostic and supportive services to their clients; allowing more seamless and holistic care, • Secured a license to provide Ambulatory Detoxification services beginning in the Fall of 010. This program will provide a highly structured, individually-designed clinical plan within a framework of medication, education, relapse prevention, and the learning of skills, which combine to help a person get back on his/her feet and live a life worth living; armed with sober skills that will serve them well on the road to recovery. • Streamlined the triage process (the call you make for that first appointment) to better determine clients’ immediate needs and to get them into service more quickly, • Experienced a 50% growth in clients served by the Intensive Outpatient/Partial Hospitalization (IOP/PHP) Program. One hundred ninety-eight (19 ) adults and one hundred seventy-two (17 ) adolescents last year were provided intensive therapy, learned mindfulness skills, emotional regulation, how to live in the moment, and how to sooth themselves when stressed. The program will expand into evening treatment (to accommodate home and work schedules) for adults by December, 010. • In support of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning, Queer, and Intersex (LGBTQQI) Community, EBC joined forces with Hasbro Children’s Hospital in providing healthcare and education to transgender youth. Dr Michelle Forcier, an Endocrinologist at Hasbro, invited staff from EBC’s LGBTQQI program to attend and present at Grand Rounds at Hasbro, to educate their staff and interns, and to further collaborate in providing services to youth at their clinic. • EBC has partnered with Genoa to institute an on-site pharmacy to improve medication oversight and provide individualized medication education to clients to increase compliance and safety. EBC’s mission has remained the same for many years – to improve the lives of individuals and families within our communities by providing a broad range of high quality mental health and addiction services. Especially in the face of adversity, EBC will be here to help you, your family, and your community. We encourage you to visit our website at www.eastbay.org for information regarding services, employment, locations, etc. To speak to someone regarding services or to schedule an appointment, please call 401- 46-1195 and ask for “Intake”.
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The economy continues to hit people all across America hard, but the City of East Providence has launched a program that will put money back in the pockets of its residents, and at the same time help ensure that they can purchase much needed medications. The City of East Providence has sponsored a program that provides residents with a free prescription drug discount card that will save them an average of 15% on brand name medications, and 55% on generic drugs. Because more than 54,000 pharmacies are under contract nationwide, the “experience of use” savings are 10%- 5%. The bearer of the card is guaranteed the absolute lowest price available for medications. The card comes pre-activated, and is a bearer card, meaning no identification or personal information needs to be given in order to receive one of the discount cards. Anyone can use the cards and there is no income or age requirement. No drugs are excluded and the card NEVER EXPIRES. The cards can be used by people with no or limited prescription coverage, senior citizens who reach their Medicare Part D benefit gap (donut hole), people with insurance that excludes certain medications or whose co-pays keep going up and those on Medicaid who require more than 5 prescriptions. The cards are accepted at over 0% of pharmacies in the US and Puerto Rico and are a valuable tool in saving people money on needed medications. Cards are available at the following locations throughout the city: East Providence City Hall, Fuller Library, Affirmative Action Office, City Clerks Office, Riverside Library, East Providence Senior Center, Rumford Library, East Providence Recreation Center, Weaver Library Residents can stop by to request a free card and a list of participating pharmacies. No personal information is needed. The cards can also be printed from the website www.FreeUSDrugCard. com. These cards are provided through a collaborative effort with Community Assistance Program, a neighborhood outreach program. This particular card saved the public over $35 million nationally in 009. Since the cards can be used Nationwide, you are encouraged to share them with family and friends in other states to help ease their financial burden.
EPtA Seeks Pledges from Council Candidates to oppose Car tax
Citizens group says city should not impose a new tax on the first $6,000 of automobile value on financially struggling residents at a time when it is not in compliance with numerous taxpayer protection laws. The group said the city should focus on achieving full compliance with fiscal responsibility laws and reforming public sector compensation practices before demanding more money from taxpayers. (East Providence, RI – September 30, 010) – The East Providence Taxpayers Association (EPTA) is seeking pledges from all candidates for City Council to oppose the imposition of a new city tax on the first $6,000 in vehicle value.
November 2010 The Reporter EPTA spokesperson Bill Murphy said, “The EPTA is asking all candidates for City Council to issue public statements pledging that they will not vote to impose a car tax. Whether or not they make this pledge, we are requesting that all candidates immediately clarify their positions on the car tax by issuing public statements before the end of the week.” The General Assembly recently passed a law removing the exemption of the first $6,000 of the value of a vehicle from the car tax. The new law allows municipalities to levy a tax on the first $6,000 in vehicle value after allowing for a $500 exemption. The intent of the law was to provide municipalities with an opportunity to offset cuts in state disbursements of vehicle tax collections. Murphy added, “It is not appropriate for the city to raise existing taxes or to impose new taxes at a time when it is still not in full compliance with a multitude of fiscal responsibility laws designed to protect taxpayers from government overspending. We are grateful for the progress the Council and School Committee have made in this direction given the financial disaster left behind by their predecessors. But we are no where near where we need to be from a legal compliance perspective. EPTA opposes the imposition of a car tax or any other revenue or fee increases until this problem is rectified. Taxpayers cannot afford additional car taxes and any such increases will further undermine the economic environment in the city.” “The city also should focus on equalizing pay and benefits for public sector workers with those prevailing in the private sector. This is vital to controlling overspending and balancing the city and school budgets. Our personnel costs are simply too high and we must make more progress in this area. It is wrong to continue to hit city residents with never-ending tax increases when the state and municipal pension systems are already crushing them. Taxpayers and elected officials must work together to push our representatives in the General Assembly to take bold action on these issues.”
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The East Providence Parks & Recreation Department invites you to sell your arts & crafts at our Holiday Open House on Friday, December 10, 2010 at City Hall. Doors will open to the public at 5PM. Set Up time Begins at 4PM There will be entertainment, free refreshments , Santa’s Arrival and lighting of the City Tree. To reserve your FREE table please complete, detach and return the portion below by November 26, 2010. Name___________________________________________________ Phone____________________________________________________ Address________________________________________________ City________________________ State__________ Zip____________ Items You Will Sell:_________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ Mail Form To: East Providence Parks & Recreation; Attn: Alba Curti; 145 Taunton Avenue, East Providence, RI 02914-4505
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The Forbes Street Compost Site is Open to Residents on: Saturdays (10am - 2pm): November 6th, 20th, 27th, & December 4th Also Friday, November 26th (9am - 3pm)
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Annual Christmas Party Dec. 2nd at the Wannamoisett Country Club and Newport Playhouse Christmas Show Dec. 8th
Reservations for the trips will begin on November 5 by calling Deborah Rochford at (401) 435-7513 beginning :30 a.m.
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The 4.3 mile “fun run” will begin at the Recreation Center, 100 Bullocks Point Avenue. Pre-registration is $10, $11 on the day of the race, or $10 and a canned good. The first 50 entrants will receive a free T-shirt. Prizes are awarded to the male and female winner of each division. The Edward Cronan Sr. Memorial Trophy is awarded to the first East Providence finisher. Proceeds from this event are donated to the East Providence Welfare office to assist with the many holiday programs offered to area families in need. Additionally, donations of canned food items will be accepted at the race and contributed to community food drive efforts. To receive an application, and/or for volunteer or sponsorship opportunities, contact the Recreation Center at (401) 433-6360, or e-mail race coordinator Diane Sullivan at dsullivan@cityofeastprov. com. Race applications may also be downloaded at www.eastprovidenceri.net, then click “city news & press releases”.
Wendy’s Hosting EP recreation Fundraiser
Wendy’s restaurant of Seekonk MA will host a fundraiser to benefit the East Providence Recreation department on: Saturday November 6, 010 from -5pm Visit the Wendy’s restaurant located at Highland Avenue in Seekonk MA between -5pm on Saturday November 6, and a portion of all sales during that time will be donated to East Providence Recreation Youth programs. Enjoy Wendy’s tasty food while supporting a great cause!
EP Parks & recreation to offer Beginner Pilates
It’s all about core! This class is designed for the beginner or someone who needs a more modified class. Beginner pilates is a basic pilates class that teaches body awareness, good posture and graceful movements while improving flexibility. It will also improve core strength and muscle tone. Classes are held at the East Providence recreation center located at 100 Bullocks Point Avenue on: Thursdays from 5 - 5:45 p.m. beginning November 4th. The fee is $3 per class. Participants must also obtain recreation center membership which is $ 0 for the year. To register and /or for more information, call the recreation center at 401-433-6360.
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Thanksgiving Donations Encouraged For tap-in
Registration begins Nov. 1 for East Bay area clients of Tap-In to receive Thanksgiving Baskets. The agency plans to assist 3 5 families and individuals this year, and is hoping for the wonderful support it has received in the past from the community to help fulfill that need. Distribution will take place on Sat., Nov. 0 so it is requested that donations be in by Wed, Nov. 17. Each bag will contain the basics for a nice traditional meal and will include corn, green beans, gravy, cranberry sauce, stuffing, canned fruit, instant potatoes, a dessert item such as brownies, and a loaf of homemade pumpkin bread baked by volunteers. A $15 Shaw’s Gift Card will be provided toward the purchase of a turkey. Also, in an effort to encourage clients to start bringing in reusable bags Tap-In is hoping donors might bring their items in them for use in the distribution. Also, the colder weather has meant a greatly increased demand on the housewares closet for sheets, blankets and comforters particularly in full/queen and king sizes. Donations of any of these items will be very welcome, and may be dropped off during regular office hours 9 to noon, Monday through Friday, or during the special Sat. opening on Oct. 31. TapIn is located in the lower level of the Library building. Please call 47-1444 for further information.
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During these trying economic times, the holidays will be difficult for many Rhode Islanders. Become part of a cadre of international volunteers, trained as nonjudgmental “befrienders” who listen to the hopeless and alone. In 33 years, here in Rhode Island, more than 1, 370 volunteers have answered more than a half million calls and helped countless others through its free programs and services. Established in 1977, The Samaritans of Rhode Island remain the state’s most trusted name in suicide prevention. Volunteers and interns must be at least 1 years old, out of high school and able to pass a criminal background check. There is currently a shortage of male volunteers, Spanish speaking volunteers, college interns and retirees. November’s 1-hour training classes begin with an Introduction Session on Tuesday November nd from 6 – 7 p.m. and continues through the 4th, 9th, 11th, 16th, 1 th, 3rd from (6-9 p.m.). All training sessions are held at The First Unitarian Church Community Center, One Benevolent Street, Providence, RI. For more information and a complete list of 010 training dates visit www.samaritansri.org or call 401- 7 -4 43 or e-mail sidra@ samaritansri.necoxmail.com.
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The Newman YMCA today announced a partnership with Target in recognition of its efforts in providing “Afterschool Story Art” an enrichment program for children in East Providence, Seekonk and Rehoboth. The grant will support a 6 week afterschool art enrichment program called Story Art which ties in with an existing educational program at the Art Museum of the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD). The Y program encourages the creative development of artistic talent both as a means to an end (achieving education objectives) and as an avenue of expression. The participants learn how paintings tell stories throughout history. The Target grant will provide the field trips to the RISD museum. “We are so thankful to Target and thrilled to be able to offer this program to children in our afterschool programs. Their work was displayed in a makeshift art gallery at the Y last week to honor National ART week. Through the RISD art museum field trips children gain an understanding of social studies, language arts and history through the stories told in paintings, reinforcing their own creative achievements”, states Jeanine Achin, Executive Director at the Y. This grant is part of ongoing efforts by Target to strengthen families and communities throughout the country. Since opening its doors, Target has given 5 percent of its income to organizations that support education, the arts, social services and volunteerism. Today that equals more than $3 million every week. “At Target, our local grants are making a difference in the communities we serve,” said Laysha Ward, president, community relations, Target. “We’re proud to partner with the Newman YMCA as part of our ongoing commitment to give back to the communities where our guests and team members live and work.” Additionally, Target also gives through signature programs that are designed to inspire learning in children and families. Programs include: • Take Charge of Education®, a school fundraising program; • Target School Library Makeovers, a program that provides year-round volunteer opportunities for Target team members to get involved with their local school; • Target Field Trip Grants, a program that helps educators bring learning to life outside the classroom through the distribution of grants; • Target House®, which serves as a home away from home for families of children receiving lifesaving treatment at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® in Memphis and the St. Jude School Program presented by • Target, which is staffed with accredited teachers and helps patients stay on track academically while undergoing treatments that can last months; • Target Volunteers, a nationwide network of Target team members, retirees, families and friends who volunteer millions of hours to community projects. About the Newman YMCA: The VISION of our YMCA is to become the most values resource for families and individuals seeking healthy lifestyles and wellness. Our Mission is to build healthy spirit, mind and body for all through programs services and relationships that are based on our values of caring, honesty respect and responsibility. The Newman YMCA accomplishes this through a strong focus on community involvement. We believe that it takes a village to raise a child and actively seek collaborations with local businesses and other non-profit agencies to provide full services not just for the children but for their entire families. By rallying the community to support the schools and the children we give them every opportunity to build the foundation they need to grow into well adjusted, successful, confident adults who will in turn support their own communities creating a legacy of caring and concern. The Newman YMCA has over 200 children enrolled in afterschool enrichment programs.
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Eric A. Batista of 99 Willett Ave, Riverside RI, having graduated from Roger Williams University School of Law in May 010 has passed the July 010 Rhode Island Bar Exam and will be sworn in as an attorney at law within the next month or so. Once he is sworn in he will be an Associate Attorney at Indeglia & Associates in Warwick, Rhode Island where he has been clerking since the Spring semester of his final year of Law School.
Festival Ballet Providence Comes to rumford
Festival Ballet Providence (FBP), Rhode Island’s largest professional ballet company and associated dance school, has just opened a brand new state of the art studio in the beautifully renovated Rumford Center located at 0 Newman Ave. The two room studio is located in “the barn” at the rear of the site, detached from the other large brick buildings. The new satellite studio will be a welcome location for both the students of the Center for Dance Education as well as the professional company. The 5 person ballet company is presently housed on the East side of Providence, along with the foremost ballet school in the state. The ever growing number of registered students was the impetus for the addition of the Rumford branch. Mihailo Djuric, the artistic director of Festival Ballet Providence and Mary Ann Mayer, the director of the school, are both very excited to have the studio in Rumford. “Having the additional studio space will help to alleviate the necessity to turn away prospective dance students, and is a culmination of hard work, many years in the making,” Ms Mayer has stated. Djuric sees the supplementary space as a wonderful setting for young ballet students as well a great opportunity for FBP Center for Dance Education to spread their wings and offer a broader range of dance styles. In addition to the daily operations, the new facility will be a welcome spot for the summer dance camps FBP has come to be well known for. While fall classes have just gotten underway, registration is ongoing and there is room in many of the classes for new students. The course schedule includes classes for adults, boys, and beginner to intermediate classical ballet as well as modern, jazz and creative movement for the very young. The new business location has been warmly embraced by nearby residents and the staff of FBP is looking forward to serving the community in the same professional manner that the Providence location has. For more information about registration, please call the main FBP number at (401) 353-11 9. (The Seven Stars Bakery, located at both the Providence and Rumford locations, is a proud supporter of Festival Ballet Providence.)
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Once a year, the Barrington Garden Club invites a renowned designer to demonstrate the making of floral arrangements. The club’s Tuesday, November 16 program will feature Tony Todesco, an experienced contemporary designer. With his technical expertise, his unique use of plant material, and knowledge of trends, Mr. Todesco is a sought-after speaker and instructor. He has been featured on television, and at national and international trade shows. Mr. Todesco is also a National Garden Club accredited Master Judge. His large scale creative designs are regularly exhibited at The Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. In addition, Tony Todesco has 35 years experience in the floral business and current owner of One Main Street Studio in Stow, Massachusetts. Seven holiday themed arrangements made by the speaker at the program will be available for attendees take home through raffle. The program which is open to the public for a guest fee of $ will be held in the Barrington Library Auditorium, and will begin following refreshments at noon and a brief meeting at 1 :30. Attendees are also requested to please bring donations of non-perishable canned food for the Emergency Food Closet at TapIn and its Thanksgiving program. For information please call Nancy Peck at 401- 9-7 10.
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Pawtucket, RI: Slater Mill, located at 67 Roosevelt Avenue in the heart of Pawtucket, will host guest fiber artisan Rose Ann Hunter from 10 A.M. to 1 P.M. on Sunday, November 14, 010, for a workshop entitled “Wool on Wool” . Learn to transform your old wool garments into heirloom pieces by using simple sewn stitches. Ms. Hunter will demonstrate adapted rug making techniques from 1790 and center shirr a garland with wool beads and button shirred flowers. Students will also create a small assortment of ornaments with these techniques by manipulating fabric into holiday folk art treasures to enjoy for years to come. Rose Ann Hunter has been a textile structuralist for the last thirty years. She was chosen in 005 as crafts-person-in-residence at Old Sturbridge Village in traditional rug making1790 to 1 50 and lectures at various museums, conferences and guilds throughout New England and the US. She has adapted over thirty techniques of rug making by recycling fabrics that are sewn, knitted or crocheted into folk art. The fee for this class is $40for members of Slater Mill Museum, $45 for non-members. The instructor will collect a $5 from each student for shirring supplies. Students are welcome to bring old wool clothes that have been washed and dried to “full” the wool. Registration is required for this workshop as space is limited. For more information please contact Bernadette Vaughan at 401-7 5- 63 ext. 10 orbernadette@slatermill.org.
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Exhibit by Local Artist Megan Jeffery Opens at Providence Children’s Museum
Providence, RI - Providence Children’s Museum announces the opening of I Live in a Small Town, an imaginative new exhibit featuring playful finger puppets and hundreds of intricate miniatures handcrafted by Providence artist and Rhode Island School of Design graduate Megan Jeffery. The exhibit will be on display through February 6, 2011. I Live in a Small Town showcases a collection of finger puppet characters handmade using wool roving, fabrics and other materials in 17 small shops and settings in the Museum’s atrium walkway “window boxes.” Visitors of all ages are intrigued by the fascinating scenes and see what details they can discover in the shops of the butcher, the baker and the candlestick maker; at a jamboree featuring instrument-playing barnyard animals; at a Parisian picnic visited by ants wearing berets; and on the beach with sandcastles constructed by crabs. Each of Jeffery’s puppets has a unique personality, thanks to her thoughtfully selected materials and attention to the smallest details. Megan Jeffery, a Seekonk resident, received a BFA in Illustration from RISD and has been a children’s illustrator for over 20 years, specializing in educational material. Her captivating creations will be on display at Providence Children’s Museum for the next 4 months. Visit Megan Jeffery’s website, http://www.megillustrations.com/, to learn more about her work and background. Visit the Museum’s blog to learn more about I Live in a Small Town and about Megan’s previous puppet exhibit at Providence Children’s Museum.
Providence Children’s Museum – active hands-on fun, inside and out!
The Museum is located at 100 South Street in Providence’s Jewelry District. September through March, open Tuesday through Sunday and Monday school holidays, 9 A.M. to 6 P.M., and selected Fridays until 8 P.M. April through August, open 7 days. Museum admission is $8.50 per person; always free for Museum members. Call (401) 273-KIDS or visit www.childrenmuseum.org. Read the Museum’s blog: http://providencechildrensmuseum. blogspot.com/
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Newman YMCA Programs and FREE Family Events Register on-line www.YMCAgreaterprovidence.org
Family Movie Night Friday, November 12th 6:45 P.M.
Y Members Free; Community $8/family Big screen projector movie in the gymnasium, bring your own pillows and blanket, snacks available. Like a drive-in but warm! You can even swim first then change into PJs!
Parent’s Night Out Friday, November 19th 5:45-8:45pm
$10 Y members only Children ages 3-11 do an art project, play gym games and eat dinner at the Y, so you can have a night out while your kids are safe and having fun.
National Family Week - November 20th – 27th
Come into the Y all week long for family swim, special crafts, family health information, free demonstrations, healthy family giveaways and more. Some highlights include: 3rd Annual Turkey Run5K and 10K Thanksgiving Morning, Thursday, November 25th start time 8 A.M. Crafts and relays for the kids while adults run or have your children run with you. Costumes encouraged – Age Division prizes – register online www. YMCAgreaterprovidence.org Newman Branch. Drop n Shop - Friday, November 26th 8 A.M. - noon You can enjoy yourself on Black Friday while your children are entertained with a full morning of activities at the Y. Y Members $20; Community $35. Free Social Swim and Gym - Inclusion Initiative - Friday November 26th 5:30 - 7:30 P.M. Middle Schoolers through Young Adults with special needs can enjoy some social time together. Come for a swim, dancing, basketball open gym and refreshments. The Y, in
collaboration with the Arc of Northern Bristol County is working to support families with children/teenagers/adults who have physical, intellectual and/or developmental disabilities by offering a variety of inclusion recreation programs and special events in addition to summer and vacation camps. Free Family Swims November 22 – 28 offered Mon- Weds 2:303:30PM and Fri/Sat 2:30 - 5:00 P.M. plus Tues/Weds 6:00 - 6:45 P.M. and Sun 10:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.
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Breakfast with Santa Saturday, December 4th 8:00 - 10:00 A.M.
Held at Applebee’s on route 6 on the Seekonk/East providence line. Enjoy a great breakfast, meet Santa, win raffle prizes, have your picture taken and spend some fun time with other families. Y Members $5 Community $8
Free Cancer Survivorship Program – Livestrong
Livestrong was created in collaboration with Lance Armstrong Foundation and Stanford University, is being offered FREE at the Newman YMCA. Participants will improve functional capacity, increase quality of life, build muscle mass and strength and reduce the severity of therapy side effects. The program is 12 weeks long and offered two times per week. Register with Judy jcerrito@ gpymca.org.
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Field trips daily to local points of interest: bowling, laser tag, rock climbing, movies and more, plus optional personal exercise plan for achieving optimal health and swim time. Y Members $142, Community $163 before &/or after camp care available. Daily Options may be available. Contact Rob Fowler rfowler@ gpymca.orgfor details.
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Half Day Holiday Dance Camps for ages 3-teens December 27-31st
Held at the New YMCA Program Center 51 Winthrop Plaza route 44 Rehoboth, MA Also offering Dance Lessons for preschool through adult including Ball Room, Irish Step, Jazz, Lyrical, Hip Hop, Tap and more. Contact Ashlee for details abourque@gpymca.org 50 336-7103 The Newman YMCA at 47 Taunton Ave on Route 44 in Seekonk MA is a non-profit charitable organizations and offers scholarships for anyone with financial need. For more information call 50 -3367103 or visit www.YMCAGreaterProvidence.org.
Christmas ornament Features Weaver Library
The Rumford Lions have introduced the 3rd in a series of Christmas ornaments that depict historic icons of East Providence. The 1st issue in the series ( 00 ) was the clock tower at East Providence Senior High School and the nd issue ( 009) was the gate at Pierce Memorial Field. This year’s ornament is colorful and displays the Weaver Library at Christmas time. It comes in a bright red gift box that has a gold etching of the library on the cover. Ornaments are available from any member of the Rumford Lions or you may order via email at rumfordlions@cox.net or via telephone at 401 474-1 1 . Ornaments are $16 each and if the ornament is to be mailed to you, add $1.50 per ornament. The orrnament, which was manufactured by the same company that makes official White House Christmas Ornament, is gold plated brass. Not only will they look great on your Christmas Tree they also make great gifts for family, friends and co-workers. Also don’t®forget that displaced Townie living in other areas of the country & world. Don’t miss out, the 00 ornament sold out 1 month before Christmas. We increased the order for 009 and didn’t quite sell them all. The order for this year has been reduced to the level of the 00 ornament. A limited number of the 009 Pierce Field Gates ornaments are also available at a cost of $15 plus the same mailing fee. Please allow weeks for delivery.
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November 2010 Events at Providence Children’s Museum Stories Alive
Thursday, November 11 • 1:00 - 4:00 P.M.
Kids enjoy performances of folktales from around the world, craft puppets from an array of recycled materials, and act out their own stories. Ages 5 – 11
Play Spaces
Saturday, November 13 • Sunday, November 14 1:00 - 4:00 P.M.
Kids use a variety of interesting materials – fabric, huge boxes, rope and hoops – to invent and build their own imaginative play environments. Ages 3 – 11
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Popular storyteller Thawn Sherente Harris shares his Narragansett culture through songs, dance, and tales and invites visitors to join in a traditional Native American social dance. Ages 3 – 11
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Sunday, November 28 • 1:00 - 4:00 P.M.
Kids try toys and games that Pilgrim children enjoyed hundreds of years ago. Pick up jackstraws, spin pull-string tops and more. Ages 5 - 11 100 South Street in Providence’s Jewelry District Call (401) 273-KIDS or visit www.childrenmuseum.org. Read the Museum’s blog: http://providencechildrensmuseum. blogspot.com/
The invisible World Now revealed: 18th Century Folk Art on rehoboth Gravestones Thursday Nov. 18, 7:30 p.m.
When Vincent Luti talks about folk art on gravestones, people listen. And he’ll have plenty to talk about when he speaks at the Carpenter Museum on Thursday November 1 at 7:30. With a Powerpoint presentation showing over 60 local gravestones, Vincent will tell stories about Rehoboth’s gravestone art. Researching gravestone art is his passion, and some of his stories will surprise you!
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American Legion, Post 311 351 Fall River Avenue; Seekonk, MA 02771 Tickets are: $10.00 per adult, $5.00 per child 1 & Under, Children 3 & under Free Mary Jane Bernard, President - Seekonk Jr. Warriors, 50 .3 4.5996
Annual Harvest time Fair
Friday, November 5, 2010 4 P.M. – 7 P.M. Saturday, November 6, 2010, 9 A.M. – 3 P.M. Winslow Gardens & Linn Health Care Center United Methodist Elder Care Communities
40 Irving Avenue, East Providence, RI 02914 The United Methodist Elder Care Harvest Time Fair will be held at Winslow Gardens and Linn Health Care Center, United Methodist Elder Care Communities, on the corner of Irving and Alexander Avenues, in East Providence on Friday, November 5 from 4 P.M. – 7 P.M., and on Saturday, November 6 from 9 A.M. – 3 P.M. Free
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Activities admission and ample parking, and food will be served throughout the day. A variety of soups & calzones will be served on Friday night from 5 P.M. to 7 P.M. Eat in or take out. On Saturday, A New England Chowder Luncheon and more will be served from 11 A.M. to 3 P.M. Get ready for the Holidays with superb gift ideas & home décor items. Our Fair features: Yankee Candles, sterling sliver bracelets & beads compatible with Pandora, Troll, & Chamilia, costume jewelry, SERV handcrafts from artisans around the world, Attic Treasures, The Sugar Shack, Festive Fashions, A Gently Used Clothing Boutique, Silent Auction, Vintage Library and MORE! For more information call: 401-43 -7 10, ext. 144 We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express, & Discover. Fair proceeds directly benefit Winslow Gardens & Linn Health Care Center residents. Located in East Providence, Rhode Island, United Methodist Elder Care is an affordable continuum of housing and care serving 06 very-low to moderate income seniors. Winslow Gardens offers independent-living subsidized apartments and affordable assisted living apartments complemented by full service dining and assistance with activities of daily living. The adjacent Linn Health Care Center offers skilled nursing home care, long term care and rehabilitative services. An on-site chaplain and dynamic activities staff work to create a warm, enriched, and inviting community life. Residents of all religious, ethnic, cultural, and socio-economic
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We are happy to announce that the PTA’s efforts last year brought a new play area for the kindergarten area. This year we hope to surpass last year’s efforts and raise enough to bring a playground to grades 1-5. We can only do this with your help. The “Run/Walk for Fun” was great fun last year, thanks to everyone involved. We hope to continue this event and get everyone (parents, teachers, students, & friends) involved! Pre-register $ 0 adults-$15 kids, Register Day of Event $ 5 adults-$ 0 kids (Free T-shirts to first 75 to register) Any questions contact Leann Dunn (401) 37 -1701 or Tracy Amoroso (401) 935-1546
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The Seekonk Congregational Church, 600 Fall River Avenue, Seekonk, MA will hold their Annual Harvest Supper on Saturday November 6th. Two seatings are planned, 5:00 P.M. and 6:45 P.M. The menu will include Baked Ham, Mashed Potatoes, Butternut Squash, Harvest Beets, Onions, Cole Slaw, Rolls & Butter, Apple Crisp and beverage. Ticket prices are: Adults $1 .00 and Children (5-1 years old) $4.00. Take out is available. For tickets or any information please contact, Christina Greene at 50 -336- 07 or the Church office at 50 -336-9355. Tickets will also be sold during coffee hour after the 9:00 A.M. and 10:30 A.M. services on Sundays in October. Reservations required.
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Holiday Craft Fair
Christmas on the Trail Bazaar
To benefit the East Providence Scout House
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Thanks Be to God Concert November 7 & 14
A concert presented by the choirs of Newman and Beneficent Congregational Churches in Thanksgiving for the 00th anniversaries of both historic Meeting Houses. Rumford, RI – Newman and Beneficent Congregational Church Choirs are pleased to present two choral concerts to commemorate the 00 year anniversaries of both of their historic Meeting Houses. The concert will feature the choirs singing together as well as independently. The choirs will feature a variety of settings of the hymn tune Nun danket alle Gott, often sung to the words Now thank we all our God. Both choirs will open the concert with a setting of this text by Johann Sebastian Bach, and then perform an arrangement by Johann Pachelbel that he set for double choir, with the two choirs located opposite each other in the church loft. Each choir will then perform separately, featuring works by Copland, Barber, Thompson and American hymn and spiritual arrangements celebrating our past, present and future. The two choirs will then join forces to sing several works from Messiah, including Hallelujah, But Thanks Be To God, and the exciting final chorus, Amen. The Beneficent Congregational Church Choir is led by Susan Carroll, and the Newman Congregational Church Choir is led by Geoffrey Greene. The first concert takes place on Sunday, November 7 at 3 p.m. at Beneficent Congregational Church, U.C.C., 300 Weybosset Ave. Providence, RI 0 903, (401) 331-9 44. The second concert takes place on Sunday, November 14 at 3 p.m. at Newman Congregational Church, U.C.C., 100 Newman Avenue, Rumford, RI 0 916, (401) 434-474 . The public is cordially invited and there is a suggested donation of $10, with $5 for seniors and children. All proceeds benefit the churches’ music programs. A reception will follow each concert.
E.P. Elks Lodge #2337 Craft Fair Saturday, November 13, 9am-4pm
Elks Lodge; 60 Berkeley Street (off Warren Avenue); East Providence, RI Booths representing local Artisans with exquisite handmade jewelry, handcrafted holiday ornaments, gift baskets, candy, knitted apparel, wearable arts and much more. The fair includes a raffle table to benefit the Bundles of Joy, an organization whose aim is to help underprivileged children in the greater Providence area. Come and join us in this community event.
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Life in Christ: A Course in Christian Morality November 11th • 7-8pm
Father Joseph R. Upton, assistant pastor at St. Francis of Assisi in Wakefield and chaplain at The Prout School, will present a course on Christian morality at Our Lady of Loreto, 346 Waterman Ave, East Prov. Father Upton holds a Master of Divinity from Mount Saint Mary’s Seminary in Emmitsburg, MD and a Bachelor of Sacred Theology (S.T.B.) from the Dominican House of Studies in Washington, DC. The course will survey the Church’s teaching on the moral life. Monthly sessions will be held on Thursday’s in the parish meeting room (side door of the rectory). The next session will be on Thurs, November 11th 7:00- :00 P.M. The subject will be on “Morality and the Bible� Although there is no fee, it is necessary to register by calling 434-3535. Please leave your name, telephone number, and parish affiliation. Event Contact Name: Carol Owens, (401) 434-3535, Email: loreto5@oll.necoxmail.com continued on next page...
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Scripture Study • November 16th • 7-8pm
Timothy Reid, who holds a Master Degree in Theology from Providence College, will be presenting the continuing Scripture Study program at Our Lady of Loreto, 346 Waterman Avenue, East Prov RI. The sessions will be held in the parish meeting room (side door of the rectory). The next session will be on Tuesday, November 16th 7:00- :00 P.M. The subject will be on “Lamentations & Baruch”. Although there is no fee – it is necessary to register by calling 4343535 and leaving your name, telephone number and parish. Event Contact Name: Carol Owens, (401) 434-3535, Email: loreto5@oll.necoxmail.com
St. Margaret's Parish Center 1098 Pawtucket Ave, Rumford, RI
rediscovering Catholicism November 16 • 7-8pm
Rediscover the beauty of Catholicism! Book: Rediscovering Catholicism by Matthew Kelly. This program will be offered bi-weekly at St. Margaret’s Parish Center, 109 Pawtucket Ave in Rumford. The next session will be Tues, Nov 16th, 7- P.M. The subject will be “Chapter & 9 Taking the Gospel Seriously”
November 30 • 7-8pm
The next session will be Tues, Nov. 30th, 7 – P.M. The subject will be “Chapter 10 & 11 What are You Willing to Give Your Life For?” While there is no fee, registration is required for handouts & limited seating. To register, call St. Margaret’s Parish at 43 -3 30, leave your name, number & parish. Please bring a copy of the book to the sessions. Obtain your Free Copy of this book by visiting www.matthewkelly.org. Event Contact Name: St. Margaret’s Parish, Phone: (401) 43 3 30, Email: office-stmargaretchurch@cox.net
Annual Women’s Holiday Bazaar
Saturday, November 20 • 9:00 am to 2:00 pm.
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church 10 Turner Ave, Riverside Among the many tables will be theme baskets, home-made gifts, crafts, candy, jellies, dried fruits & nuts, and a treasure room. Lunch will also be served from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm.
Holiday Breakfast to Benefit CSF Scholarships
Citizens’ Scholarship Foundation of East Providence will host its 5th annual ‘Holiday Breakfast’ from :30 a.m. to 11:00am at its new location, East Providence High School’s Cafeteria, 000 Pawtucket Avenue in East Providence on Saturday, November 7th. Local high school students, past recipients and their families, along with members of Citizens’ Scholarship, will serve a menu of eggs, French Toast and sausages, pastries, juice, milk and hot beverages. Adult Breakfast tickets are $ . Tickets for children under 1 are $5 and include a Free picture with Santa Claus. Tickets may be purchased from CSF members, by calling 431-1675 or by emailing jkent737@aol.com. Tickets will also be available at the door. Numerous raffle baskets donated by local businesses will be featured during this event. CSF of East Providence awarded over $160,000 in scholarship aid to East Providence residents in August. Proceeds from the Breakfast will benefit Citizens’ Scholarship Foundation of East Providence, Inc., a ‘Dollars for Scholars’ chapter of Scholarship America.
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November Meeting & Neighborhood Food Drive
The Red Bridge Neighborhood Association, (RBNA) is happy to announce that they have chosen a new Community Service Project and is hoping to have the support of our city and neighbors to make this a successful event. We are asking ALL neighbors that are able to contribute to please donate non-perishable or canned good food items during our November (11/30th) meeting on the last Tuesday’s of the month! We will donate all collected items to the Newman Congregational Food Bank this is the food bank that we feel is in the closest proximity to the RBNA area. If you need items arranged to be picked up please message our FB page or email us on our website www.redbridgeneighbors. org for more information! Meetings are held on the LAST Tuesday of month. Our next meeting is Tuesday November 30th at 6:00 p.m. and as always we encourage our neighbors and business owners to attend. The meetings are held at the East Providence Boys & Girls Club located on 115 Williams Street. The Red Bridge Neighborhood Association’ mission is to work in partnership with organizations, businesses, and officials seeking to improve the City of East Providence’ Red Bridge neighborhoods preserve and promote our diverse, urban community as a safe, vibrant, and sustainable place to work, live, and play. RBNA also will provide neighbors with resources to solve community problems and opportunities, to become a powerful voice in the neighborhoods planning and development. Ultimately, we want to strengthen relationships among neighbors to build community and civic involvement. Red Bridge Neighborhood Assoc.; Richard Rodi, President, 401270-0613; Julie.silva@redbrideneighbors.org
Chorus of East Providence Concerts December 3 and 5
The Chorus of East Providence presents its holiday concerts on Friday, December 3 at 7:30 P.M. and Sunday, December 5 at 3 P.M. at Martin Middle School, 111 Brown Street, East Providence. The program, Sounds of the Season, features traditional Christmas and Hanukkah music as well as songs to celebrate the New Year. For the first time, a 0-voice chorus of children, ages 7-13 from area towns, will join the adult chorus. Traditional Hanukkah songs include Hanerot Halalu, Light One Candle and Bidi Bom. Favorites of the Christmas season include Jingle Bells, Here We Come a Caroling and Away in a Manger. Tickets are $1 at the door, or $10 from a Chorus member. Children age1 and under are free. For information on tickets or program sponsorships: call 401-3 3-7041 or email thechorusofep@ gmail.com. Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Solstice, Kwanzaa, or some combination, The Chorus of East Providence invites you to join them in a joyful and uplifting celebration of the holiday season. This concert highlights the musical talents of the 93-member Chorus, directed by Beth Armstrong and accompanied by Victoria Lambrozo. The Chorus of East Providence is a non-profit organization committed to educating its members and the public about choral singing while fostering an appreciation of music to enhance the cultural life of the community. Board officers include President Betty Capaldo, Vice President Gary Dias, Secretary Sandra Medeiros and Treasurer Bill Simpson, all of East Providence.
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Christmas Bazaar and Gift Festival
Saturday, December 4 • 9 A.M. - 3 P.M. Beautiful Live wreaths and centerpieces, baked goods and food, delicious luncheon, great crafts, fleece items, Christmas ‘treasures’, jewelry, plants, poinsettias, super drawing items, and More!
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Mission Bazaar at Newman Congregational Church December 4 • 9am-3pm
Newman Congregational Church will host their Fourteenth Annual Christmas Mission Bazaar to benefit various charities. Amongst the tables you will find fresh pine wreaths and ornaments; “Newman’s Own” Country Store featuring a variety of crafts, homemade jams, cookies, and gingerbread houses. 10,000 Villages and Maya Works will provide baskets, instruments and other gifts. Another table will host pottery, jewelry, decorations and toys from 40 developing regions of the world. There will be treasures from “Newman Marcus” (our white elephant tables), a Quilt Raffle, Book Table and Silent Auction. Alternative gifts will be available. The kitchen is open for lunch and Santa’s Workshop is available for child care, so bring the family and enjoy the festivities! Newman Church is located on the corner of Pawtucket and Newman Avenues in Rumford. For more information contact the church office at 401-434-474 .
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Please go to www.bigbrothersri.org or call (401) 432-9955 to purchase your tickets today. Grand prize is $10,000 cash! Plus, tickets will be drawn for a total of $ 5,000 in cash prizes, gift certificates and more (read on for details). Only 3,000 tickets will be sold. Odds of winning are 1 in 100. $ 5 per ticket To buy tickets online, go to www.bigbrothersri.org, click “Donate,” then select “Holiday Cash Raffle” from the donation category list.
Drawing Sunday, December 12, 2010 at the Little Brothers’ Christmas Party • 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Smithfield Lodge of Elks; 326 Farnum Pike, Smithfield, R.I. All are welcome. Winners need not be present. Cash Prizes: 1st prize - $10,000; nd prize $5,000; 3rd prize - $ ,500; 4th - th prizes - $1,000; 9th - 1 th prizes - $500; 13th prize - $ 50; 14th -15th prizes - $1 5
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A Pair of Custom Made Oak Step Stools; Two Round Trip Conway Coach Tickets – Casino; $50 Community Teachers Federal Credit Union Savings Bond; Eight DJ’s Carwash Tickets; A Pair of Boston Bruins Tickets; Dave’s Marketplace Sweets Basket ($45 value); $50 Whole Foods Market Gift Certificate; $100 Benny’s Gift Certificate; $50 Gift Certificates to local fine dining restaurants. Andy Gallonio, Chairman & Val Sinesi, Executive Director Big Brothers of Rhode Island, Inc. 3300 Pawtucket Avenue, East Providence, RI 02915 phone: (401) 432-9955, fax: (401) 808-6586, mentoring@ bigbrothersri.org
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Festival Ballet Providence Casts Nutcracker and Expands its Doors
Sugar plums will be dancing in the heads of over 150 children in Rhode Island this December. These young hopefuls auditioned for, and then subsequently earned a role in the ever popular holiday tradition, The Nutcracker. Festival Ballet Providence puts together the annual production with local children in various roles from the youngest angels to the coveted part of Clara. Festival Ballet Providence (FBP), Rhode Island’s largest professional ballet company is presently housed on the East side of Providence, along with the foremost ballet school in the state. The 33rd season commenced in September and was marked by the opening of two new satellite studios, one in Rumford and the other, East Greenwich. The busy 5 member company, along with the ever growing number of registered students was the impetus for the addition of the new branches. Mihailo Djuric, the Artistic Director of Festival Ballet Providence, sees the supplementary space as a wonderful opportunity for the professional company to spread their wings while the large cast of Nutcracker children rehearse throughout the fall. This December there will be the usual hustle and bustle backstage at Providence Performing Arts Center that is required to mount such a huge production. Young girls in frilly Victorian dresses will stand still while an army of volunteers careful curl their hair into the typical 19th century banana ringlets. Soldiers will stand guard in the wings of the stage ready to battle the ever menacing Rat Queen and her army of mice. And of course, Clara and her Nutcracker Prince will dance through the snow flakes into the Christmas Eve night to meet with the beautiful Sugar Plum Fairy and all the candy dreams of childhood. Call (401) 353-11 9 for more information.
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Earn community services credit while engaging in the project of your choice. Ongoing projects include knitting blanket squares (we’ll provide needles and yarn and teach you how) and writing letters to U.S. soldiers stationed overseas. Monday, Nov. 15, :30-4:30 p.m.
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Sing a song, recite a poem, play a tune. The mic is yours! Bring your voice, guitar, keyboard, etc. and perform for your friends café style. Bands, soloists, and/or other group acts are welcome. Food and drinks will be served. Thursday, Nov. 4, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
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Practice writing individually and as a group using games and fun exercises to develop skills in poetry and story writing. You’ll have the opportunity to publish in the library’s magazine. Monday, Nov. , 3-4 p.m. .
Career Series - @ Weaver
Come and meet professionals who will share their knowledge and experience about their chosen careers, and see a little bit of what they do! Look for a different career each month! Meet a veterinarian and a self-defense instructor! Thursday, Nov. 1 , 6:30-7:30 p.m.
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Wii, PSII and board games, etc.; Fridays, :30-4:00 p.m. @ Riverside Teen Room Activities: Board Games, Wii, “Viral Video Viewing,” etc., Tuesdays, 3-4 p.m. @ Weaver.
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Tuesday afternoons, Sept. -Oct. 6, 3:30-4:30 p.m. @ Riverside Limited to 30 students. Call 433-4 77 to register Saturdays, Sept. 5-Dec. 11, 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. @ Weaver Limited to 30 students. Call 434- 453 to register
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Adult Programs Nov. – Dec. 2010 Weaver Library
Actor Stephen Collins presents The Theater of the 1930s, ‘40s, and ‘50s Monday, November 8, 2010 • 7:00 P.M.
Known for his thrilling performance as Walt Whitman, Actor Stephen Collins returns to Weaver Library with an exciting new show based on the theater of the 1930s, ‘40s, and ‘50s. Not only will he perform monologues from such great playwrights as Saroyan, Miller, Williams, and O’Neil, Collins (and his deep baritone voice) will round out the evening with a song or two from Cole Porter and George Gershwin.
Pie Making 101 with Kara Labelle
Monday, November 15, 2010 • 6:30 P.M.
Let Kara Labelle of Kara’s Kitchen give you the confidence to bake delicious pies for the upcoming holidays! Kara will demonstrate how to make a flaky homemade piecrust, how to successfully roll it out and how to crimp the edges. She will also explain the tricks to baking a pie so that the bottom crust is not wet and bakes to perfectly golden brown. Please contact Weaver Library at 434- 453 or email Joyce May at eplibraryjoyce@yahoo.com to register.
“Not Your typical Holiday Concert” with the trio too Human
Monday, November 29, 2010 • 7:00 P.M.
Need something a little different and fun? Too Human, an entertaining and dynamic trio performing on guitar, upright bass, percussion and vocals, presents a fun concert with great heart. “Not Your Typical Holiday Concert” includes bluesy, jazzy originals and jazz standards from the Great American Songbook.
Living Literature presents Jean Shepherd’s “A Christmas Story" Monday, December 6, 2010 7:00 P.M.
Laugh this holiday with Living Literature’s new show A Christmas Story by Jean Shepherd. This 40 minute version of Shepherd’s Duel in the Snow, or Red Rider Nails the Cleveland Street Kid relates the comic tale of the mid-western, Depression era child who yearns for an official Red Ryder air rifle for Christmas. Performers Kelly Nichols and Barry Press give a rousing performance of the story that inspired the classic 19 3 holiday movie “A Christmas Story.” Weaver Library programs are free and open to all. Questions? Contact Adult Services Librarian Joyce May at 434- 453 or eplibraryjoyce@yahoo.com.
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Charity Day @ Weaver
Earn community services credit while engaging in the project of your choice. Ongoing projects include knitting blanket squares (we’ll provide needles & yarn and teach you how) and writing letters to U.S. soldiers stationed overseas. Monday, Nov. 15, :30 – 4:30, grades 4 through adult
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Quiet trails and Cool Crisp Air
November Highlights from the Audubon Society of Rhode Island Grab a friend and head out with an Audubon guide to enjoy the peaceful, quiet fall trails. Join the experts for a workshop to learn all about winter bird feeding or bring the kids and spend a magical night with owls. Head to Audubon this November and join the fun! A complete listing of activities and programs are detailed in the Audubon Nature Tours and Program Guide. Visit www.asri. org to download a copy. Unless noted, registration is required for all programs. Call (401) 949-5454 ext. 3041 or email programs@ asri.org.
November 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 Tuesday Morning Bird Walks • 8:00 a.m.
Audubon Tuesday morning bird walks will continue through the end of January. Phil Budlong will be coordinating the programs. Meet at the Charlestown Mini-Super on Route 1-A at 8:00 a.m. For details on the itinerary, email Phil at pbudlong@cox.net. No advance registration is required. Departs from Charlestown Mini-Super, 4071 Old Post Road (Route 1-A), Charlestown, RI; Every Tuesday through January 2011; 8:00 am; Program Fee: Free. Ages: Adult.
November 4 • Winter Bird Feeding 101
Audubon Caratunk Wildlife Refuge Seekonk, MA • 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. Learn how to set up a bird feeding station that attracts a variety of birds. Review different types of feeders and seed with relation to the types of birds they attract. Placement and maintenance of feeders will also be covered. Participants will receive a 20% discount on all feeder and seed purchases in the Audubon Nature Shop. Caratunk Wildlife Refuge, 301 Brown Avenue, Seekonk, MA; Course Number: 014333-26. Program Fee: $8/member, $12/nonmember; Ages: Adult. To register call (401) 949-5454, ext. 3041 or email programs@asri.org
November 4 • Beavers of Fisherville
Audubon Fisherville Brook Wildlife Refuge Exeter, RI • 5:30 – 7:30 pm Join an Audubon naturalist for an evening walk and discussion of the beavers that have taken up residence in the Fisherville Pond. Look at beaver lodges, learn about their habits and habitats, and if we are lucky, watch the beavers themselves. At dusk, these creatures become active, so we may get to see some of nature’s engineers at work. Please bring a flashlight and wear sturdy shoes. Meet in the parking lot. Fisherville Brook Wildlife Refuge, 99 Pardon Joslin Road, Exeter, RI; Program Fee: $8/member; $12/non-member; Ages: 14+. Course Number: 134333-166. To register call (401) 949-5454, ext. 3041 or email programs@asri.org.
November 6 • Kimball & Kettle Pond Nature Walk
Audubon Kimball Wildlife Refuge Charlestown, RI • 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Kimball’s neighbor to the south is the northern section of the Ninigret National Wildlife Refuge and Kettle Pond Visitor Center. They share some interconnecting trails. Join Kimball naturalist Bob Kenney for an exploration of part of this expanded trail complex. The fall season is always unpredictable, so we won’t know what we’re going to find until we find it! The walk will start from the Kimball Nature Center.
Kimball Wildlife Refuge, 180 Sanctuary Road, Charlestown, RI; Program Fee: $8/member adult, $4/member child; $10/nonmember adult, $5/non-member child; Ages: All. Course Number: 044166-92. To register call (401) 949-5454, ext. 3041 or email programs@asri.org.
November 6 • Bird Count
Audubon Environmental Education Center Bristol, RI • 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Do you wish you knew more about the feathered friends in your neighborhood? Come join an Audubon naturalist for a nature walk focusing on the common birds found in Rhode Island. Sharpen your identification skills and practice using binoculars and spotting scopes. We will record the birds we observe as part of a national effort to catalog sightings with the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology. This important Citizen Science effort will lead scientists to a better understanding of trends in bird populations. (Weather permitting.) No fee for program but registration is recommended. Audubon Environmental Education Center, 1401 Hope Street, Bristol, RI; Program Fee: Free with Admission; Ages: 6+. Course Number: 164333-511. To register call (401) 949-5454, ext. 3041 or email programs@asri.org
November 6 & 7 • Nature To Nautical Used Book Sale
Audubon Environmental Education Center Bristol, RI • See times below. Join the Audubon Society of Rhode Island and the Community Boating Center and find a treasure at the Nature to Nautical Used Book Sale. Just in time to find something special for the nature or ocean enthusiast on your holiday shopping list - maybe even a treat for yourself. Looking to clean out your library or closet at home? Drop off your gently used nature and nautical books at the Audubon Environmental Education Center or the Community Boating Center at India Point Park between October 18 and November 4, 2010. Field guides, fiction and non-fiction as well as children’s books are welcome. Books must have a nature or nautical theme and be in good condition. No magazines or encyclopedias please. Audubon Environmental Education Center, 1401 Hope Street, Bristol, RI; November 6 (10:00 am- 2:00 pm) and November 7 (12:30-2:30pm); Program Fee: Free. Ages: All.
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Audubon Environmental Education Center Bristol, RI • 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Irish Wildlife Artist Gordon D’Arcy focuses on winter plumage in this unique art exhibition. Most of the work is in oil pastel. The exhibit features thirty-four species of birds found in Rhode Island. Meet the artist at the opening reception on Sunday, November 7th from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Audubon Environmental Education Center, 1401 Hope Street, Bristol, RI; November 7 to December 28, 2010; Program Fee: Free with Admission; Ages: All.
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Audubon Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge Smithfield, RI • 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. In the natural world, people tend to focus on what scientists call ‘charismatic megafauna’. Massive animals like whales, cute animals like giant pandas, and fierce animals like eagles or lions get all the attention - and humans rally to the cry when their survival is in jeopardy. But what about the ugly, tiny and, dare I say, stinky animals? Aren’t they important too? What about the carrion beetle, the skunk, the snapping turtle? Why should I care about tiny sea snails? Surely ticks and mosquitoes must be useless! Come and find out about these ‘unhuggables’ and how vitally important biodiversity is to ecosystems, medicine, and the survival of all. Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge, 12 Sanderson Road, Smithfield, RI; Program Fee: $8/member, $12/non-member; Ages: Adult. Course Number: 114333-383. To register call (401) 949-5454, ext. 3041 or email programs@asri.org.
November 13 • Touisset Walk
Audubon Touisett Wildlife Refuge, Warren, RI • 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. Take part in a fall hike through one of Audubon’s prettiest coastal locations. A variety of fall migrants happen to pass through this property. Yellow-breasted Chat and Orange-crowned Warbler are two examples spotted on recent fall and winter walks at this beautiful wildlife refuge. Touisset Marsh Wildlife Refuge, Touisset Road, Warren, RI; Program Fee: Free; Ages: 8+. Course Number: October 28: 14433401, November 13: 144334-02. To register call (401) 949-5454, ext. 3041 or email programs@asri.org Residential & Commercial
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November 13 • A Magical Night with the Owls
Audubon Environmental Education Center Bristol, RI • 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Mystical, magical owls. Spend a special evening with Audubon’s owls and learn all about these amazing creatures of the night. Live owl presentations will be featured - giving families an up-close experience with these magical birds. Owl pellet dissections, a takehome craft, and snacks will round out the event. Whooo would want to miss this special evening? Register today! Audubon Environmental Education Center, 1401 Hope Street, Bristol, RI; Program Fee: $12/member, $15/non-member (No charge for parents); Ages: 7+. Course Number: 164333-100. To register call (401) 949-5454, ext. 3041 or email programs@asri.org.
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1401 Hope Street (Route 114); Bristol, RI • 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Have you visited the Environmental Education Center with the kids or grandkids and wished for a bit more time to explore? Would you like to learn more about a certain exhibit or habitat? Join an Audubon staff member as we explore the featured exhibits and share interesting and fun facts. We may even pass along some secrets as to how the exhibits were built and are maintained. Registration is required. North Atlantic Right Whale: November 13, 2010; 10:00-11:00 a.m.; Life in the Tide Pool and Bay: December 11, 2010; 10:0011:00 am
November 010 The Reporter Audubon Environmental Education Center, 1401 Hope Street, Bristol, RI; See dates above; 10:00-11:00 am; Program Fee: $5/ member, $6/non-member, Ages: Adult. Course Number: 164333513.
November 20 • Trustom Pond and Moonstone Beach Birding
South Kingstown, RI 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Discover Trustom Pond National Wildlife Refuge in South Kingstown, one of the premier migratory destinations in Rhode Island. Waterfowl, raptors and a variety of songbirds utilize the diverse habitat of this special place. We will also caravan to Moonstone Beach to see what additional species we can add to our list. Trustom Pond National Wildlife Refuge, 1040 Matunuck Schoolhouse Road, South Kingstown. Program Fee: $1 /member, $15/ non-member, Ages: 13+. Course Number: 014333- 7.To register call (401) 949-5454, ext. 3041 or email programs@asri.org
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November 27 • Winter Waterfowl and Seabird Caravan
Narragansett, RI • 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Join us for our traditional Thanksgiving weekend celebration of Mother Nature, South County style. From our starting point in Galilee, a team of Audubon Kimball naturalists will lead a caravan to all of the birding hotspots they’ve found along the South County shore during the preceding days. The usual stops include Point Judith, Sand Hill Cove, Cards Pond, Moonstone Beach, and Trustom Pond. Bring your binoculars, and be sure to dress warmly. Departs from Salty Brine State Beach parking lot, 54 Great Island Road, Narragansett, RI; Program Fee: $ /member adult, $4/member child; $10/non-member adult, $5/non-member child; Ages: 1 +. Course Number: 044166-90. To register call (401) 949-5454, ext. 3041 or email programs@asri.org.
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November 21 • Full Moon Walk
Audubon Fisherville Brook Wildlife Refuge Exeter, RI • 6:00 - 8:00 pm Head out under the full moon for a walk around the pond at Fisherville Brook. The crisp air and moonlight are bound to bring out the wildlife. We may see beaver on the pond and hear a coyote or owl calling from the woods. It is sure to be a beautiful night. Please bring a flashlight. Fisherville Brook Wildlife Refuge, 99 Pardon Joslin Road, Exeter, RI; Program Fee: $ /member, $1 /non-member; Ages: 1 +. Course Number: 134333-167. To register call (401) 949-5454, ext. 3041 or email programs@asri.org.
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2010 CHRYSLER SEBRING 2010 DODGE GR.CARAVAN Stk.SE 1500 ST REG CAB GRAND CHEROKEE #C15692 2Somerset DR 4X4 TOURING LAREDO 4X4 Find Us on 50 The Reporter November 2010 Stk. Stk.2010 DODGE RAM ALL NEW 2011 #C15453 #C15623 2010 DODGE GR.CARAVAN SE 1500 ST REG CAB FindStk.Us on GRAND CHEROKEE Stk. Stk. #C15675 #C15628 LAREDO 4X4 2.4 Liter, 4 Cyl., Prem., Cloth, Air, And More. 3.7 Liter V-6, Auto, Air, Popular Equipment Group $ LEASE YOURS TODAY BUY $ BUY 3.8 Liter V-6, Satellite Radio, Air #C15590 Somerset FOR *$ BUY FOR FOR 2010$DODGE RAM $ ONLY BUY $ ALL NEW 2011 2010 LIBERTY SPORT 4X4 CHEROKEE 1500 ST REG CAB FOR 2010 WRANGLER SPORT GRAND ONLY 2010 CHRYSLER SEBRING FOR LAREDO 4X4 Stk. #C15628
Stk. #C15675
Stk. #C15590
15,290
4.7, V-8, Auto, Air, Under Rail Bedliner.
Event 17,895 299Sales 19,318 3.3 Liter, V-6, Auto, Air, Power Windows & Locks.
3.6 Liter, V-6, Auto, Air, Power Windows & Locks.
14,562 19,995 Somerset MANAGER’S PICKS $ Sales Event $ 17,895 *$ 15,290 19,995 Somerset 29914,56215,29019,318 2 DR 4X4
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3.6 Liter, Stk. #C15623
BUY2010 DODGE RAM FOR1500 ST REG CAB
Stk. #C15628
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Stk. #C15692
3.3 Liter, V-6, Auto, Air, Power Windows & Locks.
Stk. & Locks. V-6, Auto, Air, Power Windows
ALL YOURS NEW 2011 LEASE TODAY
BUYDODGE GR.CARAVAN SE 2010 GRAND CHEROKEE FOR FOR Stk. Stk. LEASE YOURS TODAY Stk. BUY $ BUY $ #C15675 #C15628 LAREDO 4X4 $#C15590 BUY $ ONLY FOR *$ FOR FOR ONLY 2010 LIBERTY SPORT 4X4 2010 DODGE RAM ONLY 2010 WRANGLER SPORTALL NEW FOR 2011 2010 CHRYSLER SEBRINGSE 2010 WRANGLER SPORT 2010 DODGE GR.CARAVAN Stk. 1500 ST REG CAB GRAND CHEROKEE 2010#C15692 CHRYSLER SEBRI MANAGER’S PICKS 2 DR 4X4 TOURING LAREDO 4X4 2 DR 4X4 TOURING
2007 Chrysler Sebring 36K Miles, Auto, A/C. #CP3770
. . . . . . . .$10,995
2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee 6 Cyl, Auto. #C15603 . . . . . . . . . . . .$11,995 2005 Dodge Magnum Auto, Air. #CP3780 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$11,995
#C15453
2006 Chrysler 300 Auto, Air, Loaded. #C15610A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$13,995
2009 Jeep Compass 4 Cyl, Air. #CP3829 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$16,995
4.7, Auto,Cherokee Air, Under3.7 Bedliner. 2006 Jeep Wrangler 6 Cyl, . . .Liter, . . . .$13,995 2007Air, Jeep Grand 6Rail Cyl, Air. . . . . . .Equipment . . .Liter, . . . .$16,995 4 Cyl., Prem., Cloth, AndV-8, More. 3.6 V-6, Auto, Air, Power Windows & Liter V-6,#C15397A Auto, Air, Popular Group 3.8 Liter V-6,Unlimited Satellite Radio, AirAuto. #C15583A . .2.4
2007 Jeep Liberty 6 Cyl, Auto, Air. #CP3812 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$14,995
2007 Chrysler Town & Country 50K Miles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$16,995
2006 Chrysler Pacifica Auto, Air. #C15577B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$12,995
2007 Dodge Grand Caravan 6 Cyl, Auto. #CP3733 . . . . . . . . . . .$14,995
2009 Dodge Charger Auto, Air, 38K Miles. #CP3855 . . . . . . . . . . .$17,995
2006 Chrysler Town & Country Auto, Air, 54K Miles . . . . . . . . . .$12,995
2007 Dodge Nitro 40K, Auto. #CP3813 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$15,995
2007 Jeep Wrangler 6 Cyl, Auto, 30K Miles. #CP3870 . . . . . . . . . .$17,995
2008 Jeep Patriot Auto, Air. #CP3857 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$12,995
2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee 6 Cyl, Auto. #C15487A . . . . . . . . . . .$15,995
2009 Chrysler 300 29K Miles, Auto, Air. #CP3819 . . . . . . . . . . . . .$18,995
2009 Chrysler Sebring 35K Miles, Auto, Air. #CP3850 . . . . . . . . .$12,995 2008 Dodge Caravan 6 Cyl, Auto, Air. #C15642A . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$15,995 2010 Jeep Commander 13K Miles. #CP3838 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$23,995 Stk. Stk. Stk. #C15675 Disclosure: 2011 Gr. Cherokee#C15628 36 mos, 10K miles per year - $2,499 cash down, must returning lease.36K Military included. Tax, .reg, & fees extra. 2006 RamChrysler Truck includes returning leasee & military have proof of ownership of any make/LT pickup. 2007be Chrysler Sebring Miles,rebate Auto, A/C. #CP3770 . . . .acq . . .$10,995 300 Auto, Air, Loaded. #C15610A . . . .rebates, . . . . . . . must . . . .$13,995 2009 Jeep Compass 4 Cyl, Air.duty #CP3829 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$16,995 Liberty includes factory to dealer incentives, returning#C15590 leasee and military rebates. Must finance through Ally Financial. Wrangler includes returning leasee & military rebates. 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee 6 Cyl, Auto. #C15603 . . . . . . . . . . . .$11,995
2006 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 6 Cyl, Auto. #C15583A . . . . . . . . .$13,995
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2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee 6 Cyl, Air. #C15397A . . . . . . . . . . . . .$16,995
2007 Jeep Liberty 6 Cyl, Auto, Air. #CP3812 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$14,995 2007 Chrysler Town & Country 50K Miles. . Stk. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$16,995 Stk. 3.3 & Locks. Stk. Liter, V-6, Auto, Air, Power Windows 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan 6 Cyl, Auto. #CP3733 . . . . . . . . . . .$14,995 2009 Dodge Charger Auto, Air, 38K Miles.#C15453 #CP3855 . . . . . . . . . . .$17,995 3.6 Liter, V-6, Auto, Air, Power Windows & Locks. #C15453 Nos Falamos 2006 Chrysler Town & Country Auto, Air, 54K Miles . . . . . . . . . .$12,995 2007 Dodge Nitro 40K, Auto. #CP3813 . . . . . #C15623 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$15,995 2007 Jeep Wrangler 6 Cyl, Auto, 30K Miles. #CP3870 . . . . . . . . . .$17,995
17,895 19,995 14,562 19,318
2005 Dodge Magnum Auto, Air. #CP3780 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$11,995
Stk. 4.7, V-8, Auto, Air, Under 1491 Brayton Point Rd.Rail Bedliner. #C15623
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15,290 299 17,895 15,290 299 19,995 14,562
www.somersetautogroup.com LEASE YOURS TODAY PortuguesBUY $ Somerset, MA BUY $ 2.4 Liter, 4FOR Cyl.,BUY Prem., FOR YOURS TODAY 3.7 Liter V-6, Auto, Air, Popular Equipment Group *$$Cloth, Air, And More. BUYFOR $ 3.8 Liter V-6, Satellite Radio, Air LEASE $ BUY $ Rd. FOR *$ 1491 Brayton Point 508-675-1106 FORThe Subaru Outback: FOR ONLY ONLY FOR BUY Somerset, MA $ LIBERTY SPORT 4X4 $ CHRYSLER BUY $WRANGLER SPORTONLY 2010 2010 2010 LIBERTY SPORT 4X4 FOR 2010 WRANGLER SPORT 2010 SEBRING 2010 CHRYSLER SEBRING ONLY Stk. FOR MANAGER’S The Subaru Outback: #C15692 2 DR 4X4 4X4 TOURING 2 DR TOURING 2006 Chrysler Pacifica Auto, Air. #C15577B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$12,995 2008 Jeep Patriot Auto, Air. #CP3857 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$12,995 2009 Chrysler Sebring 35K Miles, Auto, Air. 3.3 #CP3850 . . . . . .Auto, .$12,995 Liter,. . V-6, Air,
2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee 6 Cyl, Auto. #C15487A . . . . . . . . . . .$15,995
2009 Chrysler 300 29K Miles, Auto, Air. #CP3819 . . . . . . . . . . . . .$18,995
2008 Dodge Caravan Cyl, Auto, Air. #C15642A . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$15,995 2010 Jeep Commander 13K Miles. #CP3838 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$23,995 Power Windows & 6Locks. 2.4 Liter, 4 Cyl., Prem., Cloth, Air, And Mo 3.6 Liter, V-6, Auto, Air, Power Windows & Locks. 3.8 Liter V-6, Satellite Radio, Air Disclosure: 2011 Gr. Cherokee 36 mos, 10K miles per year - $2,499 cash down, must be returning lease. Military rebate included. Tax, reg, acq & fees extra. Ram Truck includes returning leasee & military rebates, must have proof of ownership of any make/LT duty pickup.
4.7, V-8, Auto, Air, Under Rail Bedliner.
Liberty includes factory to dealer incentives, returning leasee and military rebates. Must finance through Ally Financial. Wrangler includes returning leasee & military rebates.
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2007 Chrysler Sebring 36K Miles, Auto, A/C. #CP3770 . . . . . . . .$10,995
2006 Chrysler 300 Auto, Air, Loaded. #C15610A . . . . . . . . . . . .
2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee 6 Cyl, Auto. #C15603 . . . . . . . . . . . .$11,995
2006 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 6 Cyl, Auto. #C15583A . . . . . .
2005 Dodge Magnum Auto, Air. #CP3780 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$11,995
2007 Jeep Liberty 6 Cyl, Auto, Air. #CP3812 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2006 Chrysler Pacifica Auto, Air. #C15577B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$12,995
2007 Dodge Grand Caravan 6 Cyl, Auto. #CP3733 . . . . . . . .
2006 Chrysler Town & Country Auto, Air, 54K Miles . . . . . . . . . .$12,995
2007 Dodge Nitro 40K, Auto. #CP3813 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MANAGER’S PICKS 2010 SUBARU FORESTER 2010 SUBARU IMPREZA 2010 SUBARU FORESTER 2010 SUBARU IMPREZA Stk. #C15453
Stk. #C15623Stk.
2007 Chrysler Sebring 36K Miles, Auto, A/C. #CP3770 #C15623
. . . . . . . .$10,995
Stk. #C15453 2006 Chrysler 300 Auto, Air, Loaded. #C15610A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$13,995
19,318
2004 Jeep Cherokee 6 Cyl,Air Auto. #C15603 . . . .2.4 . . .Liter, . . . .4.$11,995 2006 Wrangler Unlimited 6 Cyl, . . . . . . . .$13,995 Cyl., Prem., Cloth, Air,Jeep And More. 3.7 Liter V-6,Auto. Auto, #C15583A Air, Popular .Equipment Group 3.8 Grand Liter V-6, Satellite Radio,
14,562
19,995
BUY $• Power 2006 Chrysler Pacifica Auto, Air. #C15577B . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 3.8 Windows/Locks Liter V-6, Satellite Radio, Air . . . . .$12,995 2006 Chrysler Town & Country Auto, Air, 54K MilesONLY . . . . . . . . . .$12,995 FOR • Air Conditioning 2005 Dodge Magnum Auto, Air. #CP3780 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$11,995
19,995
2009 Chrysler Sebring 35K Miles, Auto, Air. #CP3850 . . . . . . . . .$12,995
6 Cyl, Auto. #C15487A . . . . . . . . 2009 Jeep Compass 4 Cyl, Air. #CP3829 . . . . . . . . . 2007 . . . Jeep . . . Grand . . . . Cherokee .$16,995
2009 Chrysler Sebring 35K Miles, Auto, Air. #CP3850 . . . . . . . . .$12,995
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2008 Dodge Caravan 6 Cyl, Auto, Air. #C15642A . . . . . . . . . . .
2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee 6 Cyl, Air. #C15397A . . . . . . . . . . . . .$16,995
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BUY6 Cyl,$Auto. 5 Air, DOORS HATCHBACK 2007 Dodge Grand4Caravan #CP3733 . . . . .More. . . . . . .$14,995 53.7DOORS HATCHBACK 2.4 Liter, Cyl., Prem., Cloth, And Liter V-6, Auto, Air, Popular Equipment Group 1491 Brayton Point Rd. • Power Windows/Locks FOR 2007 Dodge Nitro 40K, Auto. #CP3813 . . . ALL . . . . . . . . WHEEL . . . . . . . . . . .$15,995 Wrangler 6 Cyl, Auto, 30K Miles. #CP3870 . . . . . . . . . .$17,995 ALLJeep WHEEL DRIVE DRIVE2007 • Air Conditioning
Disclosure: 2011 Gr. Cherokee 36 mos, 10K miles per year - $2,499 cash down, must be returning lease. Military rebate included. Tax, reg, acq & fees extra. Ram Truck in
includes factory and military rebates. Must finance through Ally Financial. W 2007 Chrysler Town & Country 50KLiberty Miles. . . .to. dealer . . .incentives, . . . . returning . . . . leasee . . Stock .$16,995 In Stock 2009 Dodge Charger Auto, Air, 38K Miles. #CP3855 . . . . . . . . . . .$17,995
2007 Jeep Liberty 6 Cyl, Auto, Air. #CP3812 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$14,995
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2008 Jeep Patriot Auto, Air. #CP3857 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$12,995
2008 Jeep Patriot Auto, Air. #CP3857 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$12,995
2007 •Jeep Grand Cherokee 6 Cyl, Auto. #C15487A . . . . . . . . . . .$15,995 All Wheel Drive CD 2008 •Dodge Caravan 6 Cyl, Auto, Air. #C15642A . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$15,995 • Front & Side Air Bags #S13330
19,318
Somerset, MA BUY $ 1.9% FOR The Subaru Outback:
• Automatic 2009 Chrysler 300 29K Miles, Auto, Air. #CP3819 . . . . . . . . . . . . .$18,995 • Air Conditioning 1.9% 2010 Jeep Commander 13K Miles. #CP3838 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$23,995 • Front & Side Air Bags APR • ARD Radio
Disclosure: Gr. Cherokee 36 mos, 10K miles per year300 - $2,499 cash down,#C15610A must be .returning Military rebate2009 included. Tax, reg, 4acq fees extra. Ram leasee & military rebates, must have proof of ownership of any make/LT duty pickup. 2007 Chrysler Sebring 36K Miles, Auto, A/C. 2011 #CP3770 . . . . . . . .$10,995 2006 Chrysler Auto, Air, Loaded. . . . . . . . . lease. . . . . . .$13,995 Jeep Compass Cyl,&Air. #CP3829 . . . . Truck . . . . . .includes . . . . . . . .returning . .$16,995 Power& Windows/Locks includesUnlimited factory to dealer incentives, and military MustCherokee finance through Financial. returning•leasee military rebates. 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee 6 Cyl, Auto. #C15603 . . . . . . . . . . . .$11,995 2006 Liberty Jeep Wrangler 6 Cyl, Auto. #C15583Areturning . . . . . . . .leasee .$13,995 2007rebates. Jeep Grand 6 Cyl, Air.Ally #C15397A . . .Wrangler . . . . . . . . .includes .$16,995
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2005 Dodge Magnum Auto, Air. #CP3780 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$11,995
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2006 Chrysler Pacifica Auto, Air. #C15577B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$12,995
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2006 Chrysler Town & Country Auto, Air, 54K Miles . . . . . . . . . .$12,995 2008 Jeep Patriot Auto, Air. #CP3857 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$12,995 2009 Chrysler Sebring 35K Miles, Auto, Air. #CP3850 . . . . . . . . .$12,995
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• ARD Radio • Cruise Control 10 #S13145 • Power Windows/Locks 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan 6 Cyl, Auto. #CP3733 . . . . . . . . . . .$14,995 2009 Dodge Charger Auto, Air, 38K Miles. #CP3855 . . . .Available . . . . . . .$17,995 Falamos Cruise 2007 Dodge Nitro 40K, Auto. #CP3813 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$15,99510 2007 Jeep Wrangler 6 Cyl,•Auto, 30K Miles.Control #CP3870 . . . . . .similar . . . Nos .$17,995 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee 6 Cyl, Auto. #C15487A . . . . . . . . . . .$15,995 2009 Chrysler 300 29K Miles, Auto, Air. #CP3819 . . . . . . . . .savings . . . .$18,995 #S13145 Portugues Available
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2007 Jeep Liberty 6 Cyl, Auto, Air. #CP3812 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$14,995
2008 Dodge Caravan 6 Cyl, Auto, Air. #C15642A . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$15,995
. . . . . . . .$10,995
2010 SUBARU IMPREZA
16,998
Disclosure: 2011 Gr. Cherokee 36 mos, 10K miles per year - $2,499 cash down, must be returning lease. Military rebate included. Tax, reg, acq & fees extra. Ram Truck includes returning leasee & military rebates, must have proof of ownership of any make/LT duty pickup. Liberty includes factory to dealer incentives, returning leasee and military rebates. Must finance through Ally Financial. Wrangler includes returning leasee & military rebates.
2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee 6 Cyl, Auto. #C15603 . . . . . . . . . . . .$11,995 2005 Dodge Magnum Auto, Air. #CP3780 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$11,995
1491 BraytonPacifica Point Auto, Rd. Air. #C15577B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$12,995 2006 Chrysler The Subaru Outback: MA 2006Somerset, Chrysler Town & Country Auto, Air, 54K Miles . . . . . . . . . .$12,995
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4 DOORS
2009 Chrysler Sebring 35K Miles, Auto, Air. #CP3850 . . . . . . . . .$12,995
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20 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee 6 Cyl, Air. #C15397A . . . . . . . . . . . . .$16,995 In Stock 2007 Chrysler Town & Country 50K Miles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$16,995
. . . . . . . . .$13,995
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2007 Jeep Liberty 6 Cyl, Auto, Air. #CP3812 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$14,995
NosCaravan Falamos6 Cyl, Auto. #CP3733 508-675-1106 2007 Dodge Grand . . . . . . . . . . .$14,995 • All Weather Package www.somersetautogroup.com Portugues
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2008 Jeep Patriot Auto, Air. #CP3857 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$12,995
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• Power Windows/Locks 2009 Dodge Charger Auto, Air, 38K Miles. #CP3855 . . . . . . . . . . .$17,995 Front & Side Air Bags ••Air Conditioning 2007 Jeep Wrangler AirWheel Conditioning ••All Drive 6 Cyl, Auto, 30K Miles. #CP3870 . . . . . . . . . .$17,995 Power Windows/Locks ••CD In 2009 Chrysler 300 29K Miles, Auto, Air. #CP3819 . . . . . . . . . . . . .$18,995 Cruise& Control ••Front Side Air Bags 2010 Jeep Commander 13K Miles. #CP3838 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Stock .$23,995 # S13288 #S13330
2007 Dodge • SunroofNitro 40K, Auto. #CP3813 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$15,995 • Power Windows/Locks 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee 6 Cyl, Auto. #C15487A . . . . . . . . . . .$15,995
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• Front & Side Air Bags 2008 Dodge # S12625Caravan 6 Cyl, Auto, Air. #C15642A . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$15,995
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How to Give And Know You’re Doing Some Good (ARA) - Making a charitable donation during the holidays isn’t just an act of kindness, often it’s also an act of faith. As you mail your donation check or drop some bills and loose change into that collection bucket outside the grocery store, it’s only natural to wonder just where the money is going, who it’s helping, and if it’s really helping anyone at all. Wouldn’t it feel good this holiday season to know your contributions are really making a difference? Knowing who your donation benefits can help make the act of giving even more enriching for you and the recipient of your generosity. Fortunately, there are ways to do good that you can also feel good about, knowing the real effects of your efforts. Here are two ideas for holiday giving that you can know will make a difference:
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November 010 The Reporter A 010 law to codify the Attorney General’s authority to enforce conservation easements that protect open space. A 010 law requiring the state’s diesel-powered construction vehicle fleet to be retrofitted. “Restoring and preserving our environment must be among the top priorities for our government,” said Representative Hearn. “It is an honor to receive the highest score in the General Assembly on the Green Report Card and I look forward to continuing to work with the Environmental Council to make Rhode Island more environmentally-friendly.”
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Bruce DiTraglia, Councilman from Ward 4 – East Providence said that “while walking our district it has come to my attention that there is a definite need for a traffic light at the intersection of Forbes Street and Rte 114.” The Councilman further stated that he felt it should be fairly easy to open up the median strip in that area and allow traffic to proceed both north and south onto Rte 114 as long as the state approves the use of a traffic light in this section. Mr. DiTraglia said there have been many accidents at this intersection and I plan to make a formal request to our State Representative and State Senator from Riverside and ask of their support of such a project to benefit the people of the Fourth Ward and all the citizens traveling that road. Councilman DiTraglia stated that we all represent the same constituency and we need to work together for the benefit of the people.
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State House – Rep. Joy Hearn (D-Dist. 66, Barrington, East Providence) took part in International Walk to School Day, which aims to enhance the health of students and improve air quality and the environment. “We had a great turnout this morning and we could not have asked for a more beautiful autumn day. I’m so pleased to have been a part of such an important event,” said Representative Hearn. “International Walk to School Day focuses on all the reasons that walking or biking to school helps students, parents, neighborhoods, schools, and towns.” “At Hampden Meadows School we combine bike to school with our walk to school day. Pencils and stickers with our school pride logo are given out to all walkers and bikers as they enter the school grounds. This recognition sends a positive message and encourages participation in future events,” said Lauren Graham, an educator who serves as the event coordinator for the school. “Our school holds a second walk/bike to school day in May coordinating with National Health and Fitness week. In addition we hold a bike safety program and invite local police to talk about rules of the road and helmet laws.” In 1997, the Partnership for a Walkable America sponsored the first National Walk Our Children to School Day in Chicago, modeled after the United Kingdom’s lead. By 00 , children, parents, teachers and community leaders in all 50 states joined nearly 3 million walkers around the world to celebrate the second annual International Walk to School Day. In 005, new legislation recognized the value of Safe Routes to School programs and provides funding for states to establish programs. Lawmakers and other government officials are now paying closer attention to the importance of safe walking and biking to school. Obesity, concern for the environment and the effects of urban sprawl on communities has led to the joining of efforts among those that care about these and other related issues like school siting and traffic congestion. This year, 34 schools across Rhode Island held Walk to School events to encourage walking to neighborhood schools.
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Thanksgiving means Townie football
This Thanksgiving, we all have reason to be thankful. Whether it be family, friends, food, or Townie football–it's that time of year when we reflect on those things that matter most. For those of us in the East Providence Education Association, it is the children that matter most. Everyday East Providence classroom teachers and our support personnel work hard to make sure they reach their full potential. We at the EPEA are thankful for the great support that parents give by participating in parent-teacher conferences, helping with homework, reinforcing lessons, and making sure they come to school every day ready to learn. We are thankful to be part of this community, and pleased to support our students in so many ways.
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SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS • Presented thousands of dollars in scholarships to East Providence students over the past 30 years COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITY • Sponsored the "Friends of Townie Athletics" golf tournaments • Sponsored the EP Little League, Rumford Little League, and Riverside Little League • Sponsored EP Heritage Days • Volunteered for and donated to the Gingerbread Express for needy East Providence students • Donated to the NEARI Children's Fund on many occasions • Volunteered for and donated to the Salvation Army's Labor Day Kettle Bell event
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Celebrate The Spirit of the Holidays with a Christmas Carol trinity rep’s 34th Annual Production runs November 19-December 31
Providence, RI: Trinity Rep is celebrating its 34th year of presenting Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, adapted by Adrian Hall and Richard Cumming, presented by Cardi’s Furniture Superstores. Performances begin on November 19 and run through December 31 in the Chace Theater. A timeless tale of forgiveness and hope enjoyed by generations of Rhode Island families, this classic earns earns rave reviews from audiences and critics year after year – “…there is no better Carol than the one that Trinity Repertory Company puts on every Christmas season,” lauded The Boston Globe after last year’s performance. This annual New England holiday tradition will be reimagined for local audiences by director Michael Perlman, a 010 graduate of the Brown/Trinity Rep MFA Programs. This year’s production features only one adult cast lead by Mauro Hantman in the role of Scrooge, who will be joined by an ensemble of many Trinity Rep acting company favorites. Tickets may be purchased by phone at (401) 351-4 4 , on line at www.trinityrep. com, or in person at the theater’s box office. Adult ticket prices for A Christmas Carol are $40-$65, with best prices available for all November performances. All children’s tickets (age -14) are only $15. The first performance on November 19 at 7:30 p.m. is Pay What You Can (PWYC). PWYC tickets go on sale in the box office at 6:30 p.m. that evening with a limit of one ticket per person. Trinity Rep continues to offer affordable $1 seats on the Chace Theater’s 1 th row bench for all performances. Additional discounted and rush tickets are also available; call box office for details. For information on group rates (parties of 0 or more) contact Group Sales at (401) 351-4 4 . Appealing to young and old alike, this heartwarming story of the power of forgiveness shows us that anything is possible – and hope is always just around the corner. Ebenezer Scrooge is confronted on Christmas Eve by the eerie apparition of his deceased business partner, Jacob Marley. The ghost bears a stern warning that he has one last chance to mend the errors of his ways. Three spirits visit him that Christmas Eve — the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future. Through their magical travels that night, Scrooge greets Christmas morning with newfound joy and seizes the chance to redeem his ways. Trinity Repertory Company’s artistic staff takes great measures each year to present the show as a fresh vision while staying true to its beautiful message. In his Carol, Director Michael Perlman says he plans to ask the audience to take the leap of aligning
themselves with that venerable (sometimes) villain, Ebenezer Scrooge. “This is going to be a Christmas Carol about Scrooge’s experience and how he transforms. We’re trying to create a world where anything can happen – there are surprises. From the very beginning, we hope to get a glimpse inside Scrooge’s head, how he experiences all the mysterious events that unfold over the course of the evening.” Thinking about the Everyman in Scrooge – and the Scrooge in all of us – will help the audience engage fully in the play, hopes Perlman. There’s a reason this story is so timeless, he said, and the substance behind this continued on page 63...
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November 2010 The Reporter continued from page 61... favored fable is all about our own relationship to the holiday spirit: “There’s a little bit of Scrooge in all of us, but there’s also a little bit of Tiny Tim in all of us. The fun of going to see A Christmas Carol is to see how far Scrooge can go and how far Tiny Tim can go, and to revel in both of those extremes. We can be our conflicted, three-dimensional selves, in the audience.” Perlman is happy to share that he is trimming his Carol with a couple of traditional favorites: There will be lots of snow, and an impressive bit of flying. Trinity Rep has assembled a talented design team to create the labyrinth of doorways in this magical reincarnation of this classic tale – Perlman envisions the set as an extension of Scrooge’s mind as he opens each door to find possibility, feast, famine, and ultimately, to choose the direction of his own fate. The production team includes Patrick Lynch (Set Designer), William Lane (Costume Designer), John Eckert (Lighting Designer) and Peter Sasha Hurowitz (Sound Designer) along with Michael Rice (Musical Director) and Jude Sandy (Choreographer). Following in last year’s footsteps – and to allow for the run of It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play in the Dowling theater downstairs – this year’s production has only one adult cast, which features many Trinity Rep resident acting company favorites. Mauro Hantman is back this year for his second turn in the role of Ebenezer Scrooge, and the cast includes company members Rachael Warren (Ghost of Christmas Past), Janice Duclos (Mrs. Partlet/Mrs. Fezziwig), and Joe Wilson Jr. (Ghost of Christmas Present 2); featuring guest artists Matt Clevy (Marley), Richard Donnelly (Fezziwig/Topper/Old Joe), Rebecca Gibel (Lucy), Jude Sandy (Ghost of Christmas Present 1) and Monica Willey (Fan). Alongside the resident company are Brown/Trinity MFA program actors Brandon Drea (Fred), Madeleine Lambert (Belle), Zarina Shea (Mrs. Cratchit), and Richard Williams (Cratchit). Back this year is the lively music of Trinity Rep’s “house musicians” Kevin Fallon, Steve Jobe, Chris Lussier and Chris Turner. Trinity Rep is also proud to welcome ten talented local children to the stage as they join in the magic and wonder of A Christmas Carol. Out of 156 children that auditioned, the following were chosen for the rotating children’s cast: Cranston resident Jonah King, 9, as Tiny Tim; Lincoln resident Julianna McGuirl, 12, as Belinda/ Young Belle; North Providence residents Nigel Richards, 11, as Young Marley/Peter and Peter Medici, 12, as Tiny Tim; Providence residents Elliott Peters, 10, as Turkey Boy/Young Scrooge, Kateryne Nelson-Guerrero, 12, as Martha/Young Fan, and Emeline Herreid, 12, as Belinda/Young Belle; Warwick resident Brian Roque, 12, as Young Marley/Peter; Foxboro, Mass. resident Abby Spare, 12, as Martha/Young Fan; and Rehoboth, Mass. resident Liam Clancy, 10, as Turkey Boy/Young Scrooge. Michael Perlman’s directing credits include Time of Your Life, Uncle Vanya, Hamlet (Motif Award: Best Director), A Doll’s House (Brown/Trinity MFA Programs); Dog Park, Life Science (Brown/Trinity Playwrights Rep); We Are Proud to Present a Presentation…, Exquisite Corpse (New Plays Festival); Oklahoma (Maples Rep); Love, I Hear (Stephen Foster Productions); Iphigenia and Other Daughters (Temporary Theatre Company); The Last Five Years (Stamford Center for the Arts); Winnie-the-Pooh (Hangar Theatre Kidstuff); Emperor of Ice Cream… and Romeo and Juliet (Hangar Theatre Lab Company.) Assistant directing credits include King Lear (Public Theatre, Director James Lapine), The Laramie Project (Matthew Shephard Foundation Benefit, Director Moises Kaufman), Cabaret, The Importance of Being Earnest (at Trinity Rep). In addition, Michael’s one-person show Flying on the Wing was presented at the New York Fringe Festival, where it was the winner of Outstanding Solo Show of 2006. Michael is proud to be a Drama League Directing Fellow, and holds a BA and MFA from Brown University.
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Trinity Rep’s A Christmas Carol is presented by Cardi’s Furniture Superstores along with supporting sponsor Amica Insurance and media partner B101.5 F.M. Trinity Rep’s 47th season is sponsored by NBC 10, with supporting sponsors Cox Media, Rhode Island Monthly and RISCA. “Cardi’s Furniture has a strong commitment to the Southeastern New England community,” said Nick, Ron and Pete Cardi, NIROPE of Cardi’s Furniture & Cardi’s Furniture Mattresses, “That is why we are so proud to continue our tradition of sponsoring Trinity Rep’s classic production of A Christmas Carol for all local families to enjoy this holiday season.” “Amica Insurance is pleased to once again sponsor Trinity’ Rep’s annual production of A Christmas Carol,” said Robert A. DiMuccio, chairman, president and CEO of supporting sponsor Amica Insurance. “We are proud to help make this spirited show a beloved holiday tradition for all local families to enjoy.”
Trinity Repertory Company
Since its founding in 1963, Trinity Repertory Company has been one of the most respected regional theaters in the country. Featuring the last permanent resident acting company in America, Trinity Rep presents a balance of world premiere, contemporary, and classic works for an estimated annual audience of approximately 120,000. In its 46-year history, the theater has produced 57 world premieres, mounted national and international tours, and, through its MFA program, trained hundreds of new actors and directors. This season marks the 44th year of Project Discovery, Trinity Rep’s pioneering educational outreach program. Last season, Trinity Rep’s educational programs reached nearly 15,000 Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Connecticut students through matinees as well as in-school residencies and workshops. Brown University/ Trinity Rep offers professional training for actors and directors in a three-year MFA program. Trinity Rep’s season presents seven subscription productions and an annual production of A Christmas Carol. The 2010-2011 Season continues with Absurd Person Singular by Alan Ayckbourn; It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play by Joe Landry; The Crucible by Arthur Miller; Yellowman by Dael Orlandersmith; Steel Magnolias by Robert Harling and The Completely Fictional—Utterly True—Final Strange Tale of Edgar Allan Poe, a new play by Stephen Thorne. For more information or to subscribe, call the box office at (401) 351-4242 or visit Trinity Rep’s website at www.trinityrep.com.
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Foundation and the Jim Casey Youth Opportunities Initiative. The program’s designation as a Bright Idea is truly a testament to the enormous impact that can be achieved through coordinated partnerships and investments,” said Lisa Guillette, Executive Director of the Rhode Island Foster Parents Association. Real Connections was launched in 006 as a small pilot program serving forty (40) youth in DCYF care who were most in danger of ‘aging out’ of foster care without permanent adult supports in their lives. Real Connections quickly became a vital resource to DCYF’s Permanency Support Teams. In 009, the Rhode Island Foster Parents Association and DCYF, together with seven other agency partners, received a three year, $ million federal grant to demonstrate and expand this permanency work for over 500 additional children and youth in DCYF care. “Real Connections represents the comprehensive nature of Rhode Island’s system reform effort which is based on a shared vision that nothing is more important than providing each child with a safe, permanent home and a real connection. We have come together as state agencies, community providers, families and the philanthropic community to embrace this system reform which would not have been possible without the strong community partnerships. This recognition by the Ash Center for Democratic Government and Innovation validates the work we have undertaken and the goal to ensure every youth needs and deserves lasting connections to support them as they leave the structure of the more formal child welfare system,” said Patricia Martinez, Director, Rhode Island Department of Children, Youth & Families. “Real Connections has made a real difference in the lives of children across Rhode Island. The Foundation and our donors seek to support innovative public-private collaborations like this because of the long-term positive impact in our communities, and this recognition rightly celebrates the success of this program. We congratulate the Rhode Island Foster Parents Association and DCYF for this positive, good news story which reminds us that there are unsung heroes in our state working every day to make a difference,” said Neil D. Steinberg, president and CEO of The Rhode Island Foundation. “For over 0 years we have been honoring the country’s most creative public sector initiatives through our Innovations in American Government Awards Program,” said Anthony Saich, director of the Ash Center. “The creation of Bright Ideas was a natural next step to shed light on an even greater number of noteworthy programs and practices across our nation and to encourage practitioners to make these ideas work in their own backyards.” The 010 Bright Ideas will be showcased on the Center’s Government Innovators Network, an online marketplace of ideas and examples of government innovation for policymakers and practitioners. The inaugural group of Bright Ideas will serve as a cornerstone of a new online community where innovative ideas are proposed, shared, and disseminated. The Ash Center also envisions that these Bright Ideas have the potential to become future Innovations in American Government winners. Bright Ideas is an initiative of the Ash Center’s Innovations in Government Program, which spotlights exemplary models of government innovation and advances efforts to address the nation’s most pressing public concerns. Throughout its history, the program has generated a wealth of research based on award-winning government innovations and the study of how innovation occurs. About the Rhode Island Foster Parents Association The Rhode Island Foster Parents Association provides education and other forms of support to families who provide substitute care, and to the community at large, in order to further the cause of children who are unable to live with their parents. For more information, please visit our website at www.rifpa.org.
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East Providence Senior Center News November Highlights
Flu Clinic 1st 1:00 p.m. Blood Pressure Clinic 1st 10:30 a.m. Election Day 2nd Closed Clinical Lab 3rd 8:30 a.m. Stroke Club 3rd 1:30 p.m. RIPTA Bus Passes 5th 11:30 a.m. Flu Clinic 5th 1:00 p.m. Flu Clinic 8th 1:00 p.m. East Bay Center 9th 9:00 a.m. Home Care 9th 10:30 a.m. Weight Maintenance 9th 10:30 a.m. Blood Pressure Clinic 10th 10:30 a.m. Veteran’s Day 11th Closed Flu Clinic 12th 1:00 p.m. Flu Clinic 15th 1:00 p.m. Life Journey Resources16th 10:30 a.m. Advisory Board 18th 9:00 a.m. Blood Pressure Clinic 18th 10:30 a.m. AARP Board Meeting 18th 1:00 p.m. Diabetes Support 18th 1:30 p.m. Red Hats 18th 1:30 a.m. Medicare Part D 19th 9:00 a.m. In-Sight 19th 12:45 p.m. Flu Clinic 19th 1:00 p.m. Caregivers Support 22nd 10:30a.m. East Bay Center 23rd 9:00 a.m. Thanksgiving 25th closed United Health 29th 1:00 p.m. Computer Assistance 29th 2:00 p.m. Home Instead 30th 10:30 a.m. Nurse Maureen Bouris of the East Providence Senior Center has been named Diabetes Educator of the Year by the RI Diabetes Educators of Rhode Island. Maureen conducts a wide range of diabetes education and outpatient support services at the center. People with diabetes know the importance of proper management and care of your disease. Maureen gives diabetes care, education, and support. She emphasizes self-management of diet, blood glucose monitoring, medications, exercise, and other key aspects of diabetes management and treatment. We congratulate her and thank her for all she does in caring for our seniors.
RIPTA Bus Passes Friday, November 5th. 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. New Policy
The Bus Card Fee is $13.50, and will increase $3.75 each calendar year until January 2013. At that time, the Bus Card fee will be $25.00 for new Bus Cards and renewals and will remain $25.00 thereafter.
610 Waterman Avenue, East Providence, RI 02914 Phone 435-7800 Dining Room 435-7872 Fax 435-7803
Bus Cards are valid for 5 years from original issue or renewal date. In order to obtain a replacement bus card you are required to return the damaged Bus Card. In the event a Bus Card is lost or stolen, a replacement Bus Card will be reissued upon notification to RIPTA. Bus Cards replacement fees for seniors and people with disabilities will be as follows: $10.00 the first replacement, $15.00 the second replacement $20.00 the third replacement and thereafter. For more information on the Bus pass program call 784-9500, ext. 604
Computer Assistance Monday, November 29th 2 to 4 p.m.
On the last Monday of every month, two students from MTTI career training school will assist any member with computer questions. These volunteers will try to resolve your computer problems, and help you with a computer course you may be taking. The students will be in the computer lab.
Vendor Program
Our new vendor program has been successful! Local vendors who have services or products of interest to seniors will have space in our lobby to showcase themselves and provide education. Each Tuesday this month we have in our main lobby: Nov. 9th Home Care Nov. 16th Life’s Journey Resources Nov. 30th Home Instead
Exercise Programs
Intermediate Yoga Monday & Wednesday 9 a.m.
$3
Integrated YOGA for emotional/mental power. Flexibility, strength, balances, beauty, stretching, weight reduction, improved breathing, relaxation, and stress relief. All are components of our Yoga classes.
Beginners Yoga 10:30 a.m. Ballroom Dance Monday 2 p.m.
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Mondays
$3 $3
Relearn all the old moves on the ballroom dance floor as well as some new ones. Singles are welcome.
Aerobics Tuesday & Thursday 9:30 a.m.$2
Instructor Karen Boyd gives members a great cardiovascular workout. Hand and
Weekly/Monthly Programs 9:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 8:15 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 10:45 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. 1:00 a.m. 1:25 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 8:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 10:45 a.m. 1:30 p.m. 9:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 10:15 a.m. 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 10:45 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 12:45 p.m. 1:20 p.m.
Monday Pokeno Intermediate Yoga Beginners Yoga Caregivers Support Group (4th Mon) Book Club Craft Class Ballroom Dancing Tuesday Cards (Cockroach) Zumba Aerobics Exercise Watercolor Class Bocce Ball Weight Maintenance (2nd Tues) Tai Chi Drawing Class Cribbage BINGO Stroke Club (1st Tues) Wednesday East Side Lab (1st Wed) Intermediate Yoga Manicurist Scrabble PACE Nutrition Class Thursday Tax Preparation (Feb. & March) Aerobics Exercise Nutrition Weight Loss Bridge Craft Class Diabetes Support Group (4th Thurs) Friday Billiards League Scrabble PACE Meditation Class (not held in August) In-Sight Support Group (4th Fri) Hi Lo Jack League
Daily Lunch Noon Library 8 a.m. — 4 p.m. Coffee Hour 2:15 p.m. Fitness Center 8 a.m. — 4.p.m. (closed 12-1pm)
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ankle weights are used to tone and build your muscles.
Tuesday
ZUMBA 9:00 a.m.
$5
Tuesday
Tai Chi 11:00 a.m.
$3
The routines feature interval training sessions where fast and slow rhythms and resistance training are combined to tone and sculpt your body while burning fat. Add some Latin flavor and international zest into the mix and you've got a Zumba class!
This ancient art form of exercise has been proven to reduce stress as well as chronic pain. It also reduces heart rate along with calming the mind and body.
Arthritis Exercise Wednesday & Friday 10:45 a.m. No Charge
A proper balance of exercise and rest can help relieve stiffness and maintain or improve your joint mobility and muscle strength.
Fitness Center
Our fitness room is open Monday through Friday 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. The fitness room consists of treadmills, recumbent bikes, an elliptical stepper, hand weights, and six dual weight machines. Other features include a matted floor, mirrored walls, water, stereo, and cable TV. You must have approval from your physician to participate in this program. Forms can be obtained in the Administration Office. The fee is $35 for a one year membership.
Card Games
Bridge Thursday 1:00 p.m. Pokeno Monday 9:30 a.m. Cockroach Tuesday 8:15 a.m. Cribbage Tuesday 1:00 p.m. Hi Lo Jack League Friday 1:15 p.m.
Classes
Crafts Monday & Thursday
1:00 p.m.
Craft class makes dolls for Hasbro Children's Hospital and cancer pillows for Women & Infants Hospital. Other “make and take” crafts will be taught.
Tuesday
Watercolor 9:30 a.m.
$5
Tuesday
Drawing 1:00 p.m.
$5
Come learn a form of watercolor for all levels of talent. Some of the fantastic artwork is displayed throughout the center.
This group of artists works with pencil drawing, beginners to advanced welcome.
Computer Classes Sessions & Times Vary
Our computer lab consists of class room computers and computers for general use. All computers are on-line. Courses offered: Introduction to Computers, Microsoft Word Part 1 & 2, and Introduction to the Internet Part 1 & 2. Computer classes are conducted by trained computer teachers. Classes are held in 4 week sessions. Each class meets for 1hr. and 15 minutes. The cost per session is $20/members and $25/non members. Classes are filled on a first payment basis. Class size is limited to six students.
Support Groups
Diabetes Support 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Open meeting held monthly for people with diabetes to meet for mutual support. The group meets the fourth Thursday of each month. Caregiver’s Support 1 0 : 3 0 a . m . 11:30 a.m. This support group is held the fourth Monday each month. The sessions offer support and sharing with others who are caring for loved ones. Stroke Club 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. The Stroke Club meets on the first Wednesday of each month and provides entertainment, education, support, socialization, refreshments, and transportation for stroke survivors and their caregivers. In-Sight Support 12:45 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. In-Sight offers programs and support in productive living for the vision impaired. The group meets the 3rd Friday of every month.
Daily Programs
Computer games Billiards Cards Nutritional Lunch Bocce ball Wa l king Track Morning & Afternoon Coffee
Senior Center Library
The library is a very warm and lovely place for people to choose a good book and read in a nice quiet area. We continue to receive many donations of new and current books. These donations have truly enhanced the quantity of our library. We also have current magazines for your enjoyment. The book club meets on Monday afternoons. New club members are welcome.
General Services
Elder Information Specialist: Our Elder Information Specialist assists the elderly and their families in providing information/refer-
ral and assistance with accessing services and programs. Nutrition Program: The center provides a nutritional meal to approximately 125 seniors per day. The Cranston Senior Center provides the meals. Case Management/Senior Services: The center coordinates with East Bay Community Action Program Inc., for all casework and follow-ups. Protective Services Council, made up of city departments and mental health/social service agencies, meets monthly to discuss problems concerning the elderly. Transportation: The center has two buses that are used daily for door-to-door transportation to and from the center. Notary: This service is available in the Administration Office at no charge. Seminars: Monthly social, educational, and financial seminars on topics relating to seniors. Manicurist: A manicurist visits the center weekly for manicures and polish changes. Gift Shop: The gift shop has many different items for the convenience of the seniors. Small items from candy and greeting cards to jewelry, handmade items and crafts are available.
Leisure Programs
Book Club Monday 1:00 p.m. Bingo Tuesday 1:25 p.m. Scrabble Wednesday & Friday 1 0 : 0 0 a.m. Meditation Class Friday 11:00 a.m. Library Daily 8-4 p.m. Computer Games Daily Lounge Billiards Daily Lower level
Senior Center Healthy Aging
Flu shots continue! The Wellness Company will be here on Mondays and Fridays from 1-4pm through November 19th. All RI senior insurance cards are accepted, there is no pre-registration, but please bring your insurance cards and wear short sleeves. If you prefer to make an appointment to receive your flu shot, you can arrange it through a local pharmacy. Contact Jen, CVS Warren Avenue at: 438-2272, Noelani, CVS Taunton Avenue at: 434-2993, or Dan at Rite Aid: 434-5700 and they will be happy to accommodate you. Anthony at Walgreen’s can also give you a flu shot any time the store is open, call 438-9501 for store hours. Nutrition Weight Loss continues. Our next session begins after the New Year. Contact the Health Office at 435-7870 to register or stop by with any questions. Our walking club continues on your own. Please join our walkers when they meet daily at 10:30 a.m. at the dining room side
November 2010 The Reporter door (unless we have bad weather). We have Registered Dieticians available for appointments in the health office. They can counsel you, in private, about your personal needs and insurance covers these visits. They are certified diabetes educators too. We also have a Nurse Practitioner who will help you with any diabetes teaching needs, especially insulin. To schedule a visit, stop by the health office or call us at 435-7870. Congratulate Janet Holmes on her new position as SHIP (Senior Health Insurance Program) coordinator for East Bay CAP! She will still be able to assist seniors with the Food Stamp Assistance application process. Please contact her at her new number: 435-7876 to make an appointment. Our own Ann Marie Sabula RD and Dolores Norton Braica NP lead a weekly meditation group at the senior center each Friday at 11 am. This program is free and open to all members. Beginners welcome! We are very pleased to have Hattie Ide Chaffee for monthly blood pressure checks. They will be here on Monday, November 1 from 10:30 to 11:30 am in the dining room. Please stop by and find out the wonderful services they provide our community. East Side Clinical Lab draws blood work here once per month. The date for this month is: Wednesday November 3, 8:30-11:30. There is no pre-registration, just come in with the lab slip from your doctor. Please utilize this service so they will continue. The East Bay Center clinical social worker, Kathleen Beltramello LICSW, is assisting our seniors with any of their social service needs. The dates this month are: November 9 and 23 from 9 a.m. to12 noon. Do you have questions? Do you just wish to talk with someone confidentially? Please contact us for an appointment at 435-7870. Nutrition/Weight Loss Maintenance group will be meeting Tuesday November 9 at 10:30 am. We will be having a general discussion. Please join us so we may continue this group! Waterview Villa’s nurse, Sonya Moniz will be taking blood pressures on Wednesday, November 10 from 10:30 to 11:30 am in the dining room. Come sit and chat with our favorite nurse! SNAP is back! The Senior Nutrition Awareness Project is returning with treats and recipes. This month they are here: Wednesday, November 17 at 2pm and Thursday November 18 at 11am. The topic this month is: Stretching your Food dollars. Evergreen House Health Center will be taking blood pressure readings on Thursday, November 18 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the dining room. Stop by to have your blood pressure taken and to speak with lovely Yvonne about this wonderful facility.
Diabetes Support Group will be meeting on the third Thursday of this month: Thursday, November 18 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. If you have diabetes, please attend this wonderful, supportive group. No pre-registration is necessary. Our Caregiver’s Support Group will be meeting Monday, November 22 at 10:30 am. We will be having a general discussion. If you have responsibility as a caregiver, please join us for this very supportive group! No pre-registration necessary. The senior center health office welcomes donations of medical equipment and supplies and we are happy to loan out equipment to the community. Please contact us at any time. If you have any questions about these programs, or to register, please visit the Health Office or call 435-7870.
Flu Shots
The Wellness Company will be here on Mondays and Fridays from 1 – 4 p.m. through November 19th. All RI senior insurance cards are accepted, there is no pre-registration, please bring your insurance cards and wear short sleeves.
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Gift Shop
Remember to visit our lovely gift shop located in the dining room area. We have a great selection of hand made items, gift cards, and snacks.
East Providence Senior Center and Monty’s Trips
Nov. 26 - 29, 2010 Christmas at the Beach - $385.00 Dbl. Occ. to include 3 nights accommodations, 3 full course breakfasts, 2 full course Holiday Dinners, Admission to Busch Gardens’ Christmas Town, Garden of Lights tour at Norfolk’s Botanical Gardens, Holiday Lights at the Beach Tour of Virginia Beach Boardwalk, Star of Wonder: The Mystery Of the Christmas Star Planetarium Show, Christmas Imax Movie, Virginia Air & Space Museum, Virginia Living Museum, Guided tour of Colonial Williamsburg, Souvenir Gift, Gratuities and Motor coach transportation. Insurance available. Dec. 5 - 7, 2010 Indian Head Resort $260.00 Dbl. Occ. to include 2 nights Deluxe Accommodations, 2 Breakfasts, 2 Dinners, a Cocktail Reception, Entertainment each evening, Free Individual Photo, Christmas Party with Santa & Gift, all taxes, Transportation & Driver’s Gratuity included.
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Feb. 21 – 23, 2011 Atlantic City/Tropicana - to include 2 Nights Accommodations, $20.00 Cash Bonus, 1 Breakfast Buffet, 1 Dinner Buffet, Casino Revue Show, Motor Coach Transportation and Driver’s Gratuity. $167.00 Dbl. Occ. Triple Occ. $ 162.00 Single Occ. $230.00 Insurance $ 15.00 Sign up in the E. Providence Senior Center Administration Office or call (401) 435-7800 Ext. 7. Can also call: Eleanor Monteiro at (401)434-8194 - 28 Metacomet Avenue, Rumford, RI 02916 Trips Must Be Booked and Paid In Full 30 Days from Date of Trip. Please Make Your Reservations Early.
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We ask all to bring in clipped coupons found in the Sunday newspaper and maybe we can make a difference. They are distributed to the spouses and children of troops who sometimes struggle to make ends meet on military salaries.
Cell Phone Recycling
The center is collecting used or discarded cell phones. Most phones end up in kitchen drawers collecting dust. By partnering with Cellular Recycler, we have developed a way to make the most of used cell phones. A box is in the administration office for depositing the cell phones. We thank you in advance. The phones will either be recycled for their precious metals according to EPA standards or be refurbished for use in developing countries. The memory of each phone is “flashed” to wipe out any previous information stored on the cell phone.
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Happy Thanksgiving!
November is Epilepsy Awareness Month! Epilepsy Facts Did you know…?
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Epilepsy is as Common as Breast Cancer and takes As Many lives-yet remains the Least funded and the Least spoken about. Epilepsy affects over 3 million Americans and over 50 million people worldwide. Over 30% of Epilepsy patients cannot be controlled with treatment. Severe Epilepsy syndromes of childhood can cause development and brain damage leading to a lifetime of dependency. 50,000 deaths occur in the US from status epileptics (prolonged seizures), Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy(SUDEP), or other seizure related accidents.
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Who’s Who & What They Do Profiling Local Businesses new Business opens in Rehoboth
Located in Winthrop Commons on Rt.44, Quarry Brothers Inc. is the areas newest supplier of natural stone and hardscape products. Most of you were used to seeing the antique barn sitting in front of a vacant lot. Well look again! They kept the exact structure but have done a board for board restoration on the barn. The outside has the classic Rehoboth look that we all know. The inside is finished in rough pine, original exposed beams, a stone hearth and mantle, pellet stove, and soft saddle leather furniture. The Quarry Brothers lounge is the ideal spot to browse their catalogs and speak with the knowledgeable sales staff. We found this the best way to shop when making the decision on our backyard patio. “We wanted to create a comfortable and friendly atmosphere here at our yard. We wanted to make our yard, your yard,” said Adam of Quarry Brothers. It was also nice to see that the employees are native to Rehoboth. Adam and Shawn were both born and raised in Rehoboth and plan to stay here for a long time to come. This was a great help to us knowing that they were familiar with the local landscape settings. They have an excellent variety of products ranging from natural stone, paver patios, and retaining walls to outdoor fireplaces, fire pits, and wood pellets. Don’t forget to stop in and ask them about their weekly specials. We’re glad we did and we will definitely be back for the pizza oven! ~Richard & Virginia from Lakeville
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Birth Announcements
Xavier John resendes
Natéa August Costa
Jorge and Shannon Costa of East Providence are proud to announce the arrival of their daughter, Natéa August Costa. She was born at Women & Infants Hospital on September 3, 010 at 9:36 a.m. Natéa weighed lbs, 7 oz and was 19.75” long. She was happily welcomed home by her big sister’s Saylor and Andra, and her big brother Jonah. Her paternal grandmother is Margarida Costa and her paternal grandfather was the late Augusto Costa of East Providence. Natéa’s maternal grandparents are George and Joan Henderson, Jr. and Sandra and George Bell, III of Riverside.
Tanya Periquito and Chris Resendes of East Providence are proud to announce the birth of their son Xavier John Resendes. Xavier was born on September 14, at 6:0 p.m. at Women and Infants Hospital. He weighed 9 lbs. and oz. and was 1.75 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Antonio and Maria Periquito of East Providence. Paternal grandparents are Scott and Louise Mansi of East Providence.
Logan Edward Heaslip
Dayna Marie and Gary Edward Heaslip are proud to announce the birth of their son, Logan Edward Heaslip, on September 1, 010. He weighed 6 lbs, 15 ounces. The maternal grandparents are Susan Helgerson and Richard Helgerson of Cumberland, RI and paternal grandparents are Charles H. Heaslip and Nancy Heaslip of Bennington, VT. Logan is welcomed home by Caleb (age 4), Bradley (age 17), Lisa (age 4), and Jillian (age 3).
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Michael Cavanaugh and Stephanie Visinho of East Providence are proud to announce the birth of Samantha Sunshine Cavanaugh, born July , 010 at :3 p.m. at Woman and Infants Hospital, Providence. She weighed in at 6 lbs 7 oz. Maternal Grandparents are Louis and Dorothy Visinho of East Providence and paternal grandparents are Judith Cavanaugh, of Coventry and William and Patrice Cavanaugh of East Providence.
Kyla Lee Benoit
Andy Lee Benoit and Christina Lynn Baird of East Providence are proud to announce the arrival of their daughter Kyla Lee Benoit. She was born August 3, 010 at 1 :1 a.m. at Women and Infants Hospital. She weighed lbs 4 oz and was 0 inches long. Paternal grandparents are Cheryl Andrews of Riverside and Kenny Benoit of Cumberland. Maternal grandparents are William Baird of East Providence and Mary Starke of Charlotte, NC.
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Mercedes Nicholle Potter
Nicholle Belanger and Curtis Potter of East Providence are proud to announce the arrival of their daughter, Mercedes Nicholle Potter. She was born on Wednesday, September 9th 010 at 7:5 a.m. at Women and Infants Hospital. Mercedes weighed 6 lbs 15 oz and was 19� long. Maternal grandparents are Patricia Sanchas Belanger of Warren and Joseph Belanger of East Providence, RI. Paternal grandparents are Michael and Joan Potter of East Providence, RI.
Mackendra Botelho
Michael and Michelle Botelho of East Providence are proud to announce the arrival of their daughter, Mackendra Michael Botelho. Mackendra was born April 1, 010 at 4:37 am at Women & Infants Hospital weighing 6 lbs oz and 19.5 inches long. She joins big sisters, Michaela (age 9) and Mackenzie (age 4). Paternal grandparents are Joseph and Theresa Botelho and maternal grandparents are Horacio and Fatima Martins, all of East Providence.
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Recipe from Chef Erin... Winner, winner turkey dinner! Are you cooking the Thanksgiving meal? I’m not. That’s right, my mom insisted that she host and cook. You’re probably thinking, “She’s a chef. She should be cooking the turkey.” Well, my mom insisted, and besides, preparing and cooking the turkey is pretty simple. I think most people who have prepared a Thanksgiving meal will agree. It is all the side dishes and timing of them that make cooking and serving of the feast so involved. While I won’t have to prepare the brunt of the meal, I will bring a couple of side dishes and some surprises. Please note: My side dishes will not be surprises. Like most holiday traditions, there are certain expectations for the food at holidays. There are some food items that are always included and their preparation cannot vary. Maybe some of you have had the experience of visiting a roommate or inlaw’s holiday dinner and being shocked that your favorite side dish is not represented, or that the stuffing tastes nothing like your grandmother’s. I went to one Thanksgiving dinner where there were no mashed potatoes, that was especially alien to me. I read about people being adventurous at the holidays and cooking all kinds of unique and exciting new turnip dishes and such. I think this only happens in culinary magazines, because whenever I have made the slightest change to the menu or method of preparing a food item for my family gathering, it has been met with contempt. I’m not saying my family won’t try new things. They are, in general, very adventurous.
They love ethnic and interesting food, and they love to try new things, but not at Thanksgiving! I know this because I made the mistake of trying something new a few years ago. Everyone was polite, but I could tell they were disappointed. I know the roasted butternut was just as tasty as the mashed butternut, but I guess it didn’t look the same. It wasn’t what everyone was used to, and it wasn’t what they were looking forward to when they thought about the meal. So if you are lucky enough to be invited to a holiday meal, bring what is expected. Bring what you are told to bring. Don’t mess with perfection. I learned my lesson. If you want to bring something extra, a little surprise, bring a dessert, or snack or some nice compliment to the meal that can’t go wrong. This month’s recipes reflect that idea. This time of year I make Spiced Pecans all the time. They are super simple to make, healthy, and can be munched anytime of day. I fill mason jars with these, and often bring to gatherings for a nice hostess gift. Does your family serve bread or rolls with the meal? Parker House rolls are the tradition in my family. My grandmother has been making them since I can remember. My mouth literally starts to salivate just thinking about the buttery flavor and the light flaky dough of the roll. My mother has taken over the task of making the rolls, and I have begun to at least watch how it’s done. I will probably inherit the job myself someday. As you will see it is a time-consuming process
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and a labor of love, but very worth it. If you are a dinner roll fan, you must try this classic and time-tested recipe from the Parker House Hotel in Boston. You can’t go wrong bringing a dessert. I am featuring another excellent recipe from Gale Cardoza. Her original recipe for S’mores Cookies sound fabulous! I am making them to bring this year. Thanks again Gale. The recipe follows. Let’s all be accepting of new things at Thanksgiving dinner this year. Let’s all eat each other’s cooking and say it was good. Give thanks for good food. Still asking for recipes to share. Please send to chefchicks@yahoo.com. Come on, sharing is nice. Chef Erin
Spiced Pecans
Yield: 6 cups 6 cups pecan halves each egg whites 1 TBS cinnamon ½ cup sugar 1/ tsp nutmeg 1/ tsp cloves
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In small bowl, whisk egg whites until frothy. Add pecans and toss with egg whites until well moistened. Whisk together spices and sprinkle over the nuts. Bake @ 0-30 minutes, tossing nuts at least once. Do not overcook. As soon as nuts become aromatic and glaze has begun to dry, they are done.
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Parker House rolls
Yield: @36 rolls cups milk 1/4 cup butter + 3-4 TBS melted butter for brushing ¼ cup sugar tsp salt packages ( TBS) yeast ¼ cup lukewarm water 5 ½ - 6 cups sifted flour Bring the milk to a boil. Add butter, sugar and salt and cool to lukewarm. Stir yeast into lukewarm water and let soften 10 minutes. Add to the milk mixture. Add about ¾ of the flour, mix and beat well. Add enough of the remaining flour to make a soft dough. Turn out onto a floured board, let rest about 10 minutes, then knead until smooth, about 10 minutes. Brush a large bowl with melted butter. Place dough in a buttered bowl, covered with greased plastic wrap, and let rise, preferably in a warm place ( 0- 5 degrees) until doubled in bulk (@ hours). Turn dough out onto a floured board and knead lightly until the surface is smooth. Roll dough to ½ inch thickness and cut into 3” rounds. Using the dull edge of a knife, make a crease slightly off center across each roll. Invert roll, brush with melted butter and fold larger “half” over smaller half. Place rolls 1 inch apart on greased baking sheet. Brush with melted butter, cover with a towel, and let rise until doubled in bulk, 30-40 minutes. About 10 minutes before rolls have risen, preheat oven to 375 degrees. Brush rolls with a touch more melted butter and bake 15- 0 minutes until golden brown.
Gale’s S’More Cookies
Makes @ 36 cookies A tip from Gale: the secret to this recipe is to lightly crush the graham crackers, do not crush to the point of crumbs. 4 ½ cups flour tsp baking powder tsp baking soda 1 tsp salt /3 cup butter flavor Crisco 1 ½ cups light brown sugar 1 cup sugar eggs ¾ cup buttermilk cups mini marshmallows tsp vanilla 1 bag milk chocolate chips 1 pack of graham crackers in chunks To make buttermilk; put 1TBS of vinegar in 1 cup measure and fill with milk, stir. Use only what is called for in recipe. Whisk together flour, baking powder, soda and salt. Cream butter, brown sugar and sugar until light and fluffy in a large bowl. Add eggs & vanilla and beat well. Add dry mix alternately with sour milk to creamed mixture. Stir in marshmallows, chocolate chips, & graham cracker chunks. Drop by tablespoon onto greased cookie sheet. Bake in pre-heated oven at 350 degrees for 0 minutes. Let cool then remove from cookie sheet.
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East Providence Historical Society November 2010 Calendar Of Events Board Meeting – Members Welcome Wednesday, November 3, 7:00 p.m. John Hunt House Museum Hunts Mill Road, Rumford, RI John Hunt House Museum - Open Sunday, November 14, 1:00-4:00 p.m. Hunts Mill Road, Rumford, RI Roger Williams - the man and RI’s national memorial Monday, November 22, 7:00 p.m. Members’ Meeting - Public Invited Newman Church, 100 Newman Ave., Rumford, RI
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