Community News

Appalachian Spring Concert

Shepherd of the Valley United Methodist Church, 604 Seven Mile Road, Hope will host Atwater Donnelly on April 15 at 7PM. Admission is $15 at the door with children under 12 admitted free. Dubbed ìAppalachian Spring,î the concert features Aubrey Atwater and Elwood Donnelly with their special blend of traditional American and Celtic folk music and dance, along with original songs and poetry. Bring the family and enjoy a wonderful evening. Light refreshments served after the concert.

Aarp Chapter 2210 Bronx Zoo Trip

AARP Chapter 2210 has planned a Bronx Zoo trip for May 16. Bus pickup from the Exit 19 Park & Ride on Hopkins Hill Road at 7AM, return time is approximately 8:30PM. Cost is $114/person. For more information call Maureen at 828-5188. Final payment due by April 18.

COVENTRY PUBLIC LIBRARY PRESENTS...

Coventry Library Presents: Styling with Thrifted & Vintage Items on April 20 at 6PM. Join us for this fun, free program in which Karen from Spirits of Fashion will teach us about styling with thrifted and vintage items - great for the planet, and your wallet! She will also show us how to restyle items we already have in our closets. Registration is recommended for this program. To register, contact Lauren at lwalker@coventrylibrary.org or 822-9104.

Coventry Public Library Homebound Services

The Library Homebound Service is a program designed to assist Coventry residents who have a temporary or permanent physical impairment that would prevent them from coming to the Library. The Homebound Coordinator visits private homes on a monthly basis and will deliver books (large type or regular print), DVD’s, audiobooks & periodicals to the patron. Contact the Library Homebound Desk at 822-9463 or email dyoung@coventrylibrary.org for more information.

West Warwick Public Schools Mentors Needed

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

COVENTRY PUBLIC LIBRARY NEW CHAT FEATURE!

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

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Warwick Food Cupboard

The West Warwick Assistance Agency operates a food cupboard at 1293 Main Street serving all West Warwick residents living at or below three times the federal poverty level. We are open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10AM-2PM, unless there is a town-wide parking ban in effect. We offer standard amounts of core groceries based on household size as well as self serve selections of produce, bread and assorted other non-core grocery items we have on hand. If you have any questions, feel free to call us at 8280310, and no appointment is necessary to visit our facility.

Coventry Public Library 2nd Annual Pet Photo Contest

May is National Pet Month and to celebrate, we want to show off Coventry’s cutest pets! Send us a photo of your fur baby by April 21 to have it featured in the Coventry Public Library’s display case throughout the month of May! Please include your pet’s name, age and favorite toy/hobby (winners to be announced in June). Send photos or questions to to Lauren at lwalker@coventrylibrary.org

Ri Community Food Bank

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

COVENTRY PUBLIC LIBRARY PRESENTS...

Coventry Library Presents: Bwana Iguana Reptile Adventure

Show on April 13 at 10AM. Families with children ages 4-11 can join us at the library for a fun and interactive animal show! This reptile adventure show includes turtles, lizards, snakes and more! Registration is required as space is limited and begins on April 1st. To register, please call Youth Services at 822-9102.

COVENTRY PUBLIC LIBRARY SERVICE

SPOTLIGHT: NINTENDO NES CLASSIC MINI

Enjoy retro gaming with this classic mini edition of the Nintendo Entertainment System. The console is pre-loaded with all your favorite retro games, including: Super Mario Brothers, Donkey Kong, The Legend of Zelda, Pac-Man, Final Fantasy, & more! For more info about borrowing the Nintendo NES Classic Mini, stop by the Circulation Desk or call 822-9100 and press 1.

HOPE LIBRARY HOURS

Hope Library, 374 North Road, Hope, is open on Mondays & Fridays from 10AM-5PM, Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays from 10AM-8PM & Saturdays from 10AM-2PM. The Library is closed on Sundays. For more information, call 821-7910.

ADDICTION SCREENINGS

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

Project Hand Up

Project Hand Up is a supplemental program provided for working people and elderly in the community to be able to affordably shop for groceries for a suggested donation. They are located at 15 Factory Street in West Warwick. Suggested donation is $6 for 3 bags of groceries. HOURS: If you are 60 & older or a Veteran (Veteran Card required), you can shop on any day regardless of your last name. Tuesdays 3-5PM for anyone with the last name that begins with A-K, Thursdays 3-5PM for last names beginning with L-Z & Fridays 3-4:30PM for anyone who missed their shopping day. Picture ID’s required, one purchase per family, trunks must be cleaned out to allow for groceries. Please visit projecthandup.net or find them on Facebook for more information.

Church Of Christ Giving Closet

The Giving Closet of the church of Christ, 42 Nooseneck Hill Road (Lower Level Coventry-West Greenwich Elks Lodge), West Greenwich, will be open every Wednesday from 12-3PM. Everything is FREE! Please bring a mask. Donations now being accepted. 397-9700.

VOLUNTEER TOUR GUIDES NEEDED

The Paine House, 7 Station Street in Coventry is looking for volunteer Tour Guides to share this unique historical site with the general public. Can you spare a few hours once or twice a month? All training and materials will be provided, no special skills required. This opportunity is suitable for High School students to adults. Training classes for the 2022 season will begin soon. If interested, call Bob at 439-7513 or email info@ westernrihistory.org

MEN’S GROUP AT COVENTRY SENIOR CENTER

The Coventry Resource & Senior Center, 50 Wood Street, Coventry will host a Men’s Group on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 1PM in the Mealsite.

SWEATIN’ TO THE MUSIC EXERCISE CLASS AT THE WEST WARWICK PUBLIC LIBRARY

West Warwick Public Library, 1043 Main Street, West Warwick is offering free exercise classes on Tuesdays at 3PM & Thursdays at 10AM, hosted by Mind and Body Studios. You’ll move & groove to a playlist of greatest hits while laughing and having fun. This program is open to all fitness levels and all ages. No sign up required. Call 828-3750 for more information.

JOIN CUB SCOUT PACK 13, CENTREVILLE

Adventure is waiting! Build Yours. Join Cub Scout Pack 13, Centreville. We meet every Wednesday at 130 Legris Avenue, West Warwick. Please contact James Mclellan at 401-5235723 or jimmac54@cox.net Find us on Facebook, Pack 13 Centreville.

PAWTUXET VALLEY ROTARY CLUB

The Pawtuxet Valley Rotary Club is looking for individuals or businesses who are interested in helping the local communities of West Warwick, Coventry & West Greenwich! For more information please email pvrotaryevents@gmail.com or call 401-589-1321.

PAINE HOUSE MUSEUM MARKET DAY OPENING WEEKEND

The Paine House Museum’s opening weekend for their Market Day will be held on May 6 from 10AM-2PM at 7 Station Street, Coventry. As well as shopping for crafts and goods from local artisans, you can also tour Paine House and enjoy music. Admission is free. Market Days will be held on the 1st Saturday of the month from May-October.

COVENTRY PUBLIC LIBRARY HOURS

Coventry Public Library resumes their regular hours: MondayWednesday 9AM-8PM, Thursday-Saturday 9AM-5PM, Sunday 12-4PM.

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TOWN INFORMATION ALERTS

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

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