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VENDORS NEEDED
Well established Farmers Market is seeking additional vendors to join. We have a consistent loyal following and feature a wide variety of goods and services.
Fresh Organic Produce, Alpaca Wool, Plants and Floral Arrangements, Unique Jewelry, Artisan Bagels & Bread, Homemade Preservatives, & Specialty Crafts.
We would like to expand and need YOU!!!
Assistance available for setup & take down
4-6 pm Tuesdays
(rain or shine) 179 Hopkins Hollow Rd Greene, RI Lori (401) 397-3873
a division of Dennis Diffley & Sons Inc. $1000OFF
*Not to be combined with any other offers. Expires 7/31/21. Coupon must be presented. 461-7330 • 737-0560
NOTICE
When mailing in classified ads/novenas, please make checks payable to: BEACON COMMUNICATIONS
Thank you,
The RemindeR
REMIN The DER
R h o d e I s l a n d ’ s F i r s t B u y e r s G u i d e 1049 Main St., Coventry • (401) 821-2216 mail@rireminder.com
DISTRICT 4 SPECIAL UNEXPIRED COUNCIL MEMBER ELECTION
will be held on May 4, 2021 at the Coventry Senior Center, 50 Wood Street from 7:00 AM until 8:00 PM. Also, early voting will take place at the Coventry Town Hall - Board of Canvassers, 1670 Flat River Road Beginning April 14th until May 3rd 9:00 AM-4:00 PM daily. Mail Ballot Drop Box is located at the back entrance of the Town Hall.
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BE THE CHANGE/PROJECT HAND UP Be The Change/Project Hand Up is a non-profit, food supplement program located at 15 Factory Street in West Warwick. During the COVID-19 pandemic, we are offering curbside pick-up of 3 bags of groceries for $6. SPRING/ SUMMER HOURS: 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 3-5PM for Seniors (60+). Seniors may shop either your alphabet day or Senior day, not both. You will receive a bag of produce, a bag of non-perishables, bread & pastry, and a bag of dairy, frozen foods & meat (when available). Please visit them on facebook for more information.
SIGN UP FOR IMPORTANT TOWN INFORMATION ALERTS CodeRed is a very helpful service in which you can receive important town information in a timely manner. Alerts include important town matters, COVID-19 vaccinations, weather emergencies, sex offender notifications, etc. To sign up for automated calls and/or texts on your cell phone or landline, register your phone numbers at the town’s website, www. coventryri.org or through the Coventry Police Dept. website, www.coventrypd.org RI COMMUNITY FOOD BANK If you are in need of food, you can call the RI Community Food Bank at 942-6325 or you can visit www.rifoodbank.org for a complete list of open pantries statewide. WEST WARWICK 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.
PAINE HOUSE MUSEUM NEEDS VOLUNTEERS Paine House needs your help. Volunteers needed to preserve local history. Looking for folks interested in research, computers, photography, gardening & yard work, fund raising, etc. If interested, call Bob at 439-7513 for more information.
COVENTRY PUBLIC LIBRARY PRESENTS... Coventry Public Library presents “Forgotten Drinks of Colonial New England”, a Virtual Book Talk by author Corin Hirsch Thursday, April 15 at 6PM via Zoom. Join us for a virtual talk by author Corin Hirsch about the cocktail culture of Colonial New England! Tune in and then check out her book from the library to learn more! Registration required. To register, email lwalker@coventrylibrary.org
PASSPORT APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED AT THE WEST WARWICK PUBLIC LIBRARY The West Warwick Public Library, 1043 Main Street, West Warwick is accepting Passport Applications (DS-11 Forms only) on behalf of the US Dept. of State. Please contact Information Services at 828-3750, Ext. 1 or email ref@wwpl. org to schedule an appointment or for more information. For even more information, you can call 1-577-487-2778 or visit travel.state.gov
LITERACY VOLUNTEERS OF KENT COUNTY OFFERS ENGLISH LESSONS Learn to speak, read & write English. Enroll in Literacy Volunteers of Kent County’s free learning program. In just a few hours per week, you can improve your English skills in speaking, reading and writing. You will be paired with a Tutor who will instruct you, one-on-one according to your individual needs. Lessons are scheduled at your convenience and all information exchanged remains confidential. Please call 822-9103 or email lvkc@coventrylibrary.org for more information.
COVID-19 TESTING AT
THE WEST WARWICK ELKS LODGE #1697 West Warwick Elks Lodge #1697, 60 Clyde Street, West Warwick, is proud to announce that our Lodge is now an official free COVID-19 Testing Site for RI. Tests are being conducted by the Rhode Island National Guard every Tuesday from 2-6PM. No appointment is necessary and results are generally in an hour. This is a drive-thru test where you remain in your vehicle. Helping our own community and the communities around us is very important to us. Please feel free to spread the word! We are listed on the RI Dept of Health’s website.
VIRTUAL BEEF JERKY TASTING AT THE WEST WARWICK PUBLIC LIBRARY West Warwick Public Library, 1043 Main Street, West Warwick, is offering a Virtual Beef Jerky Tasting on April 29 at 5PM via Zoom. Stop by the Information Services Desk to pick up your sample kit, then join us via Zoom on the 29th and taste the jerky flavors. We will hear from Chloe from the Newport Jerky Company about the products and jerky making. There are a limited number of kits and they are first come, first served.
COVENTRY PUBLIC LIBRARY PRESENTS VIRTUAL BOOK BINGO Thursday, May 20 at 6PM via Zoom. Just in time for Memorial Day, this free event features presentations by book club favorite historical fiction authors: Diana Giovinazzo, Jane Healey, Laura Kamoie, Denise Nicholas, Kate Quinn, and Jennifer Steil, an interactive virtual game of bingo, and fun prizes, and all you have to do is show up to learn about great new reads to add to your to be read list. Registration is required and this event will fill up quickly! To register, visit www.coventrylibrary.org or contact Lauren Walker at 8229104 or lwalker@coventrylibrary.org SEEKING MUSICIANS Are you 55 or over? Play harmonica, guitar, banjo, mandolin, ukulele or any other instrument? We need you! Senior volunteer band plays gigs at Senior Centers, Nursing Homes, etc. Call David 368-6895 or Roger (nights) 397-5157.
MAPLE ROOT BAPTIST CHURCH WORSHIP SCHEDULE Maple Root Baptist Church, 150 Harkney Hill Road, Coventry, holds their Sunday morning Worship at 11AM. We would love to have you join us. We practice social distancing and mask wearing. If you are unable to attend in person our Sunday Sermon is available on our website. Check it out at MapleRoot.org or call 397-7402 for more information.
WEST WARWICK PUBLIC LIBRARY WALKING CLUB Join the West Warwick Library Walking Club in the library parking lot on Mondays at 8:30AM (weather permitting) as they walk the bike path. All ages welcome - minors must be accompanied by an adult. For every session you attend, you will be entered to win a FitBit at the end of the program in June! For any questions or more information, please email caitlin@wwpl.org YOUTH PROGRAMMING AT THE WEST WARWICK PUBLIC LIBRARY West Warwick Public Library is offering the following Programs: All Youth - TAKE & MAKE KITS available on April 19 from 9AM-5PM. Stop by and pick up a bag to be completed at home. Bags are first come, first served. School Age - BIRD HOUSE PAINTING on April 19 at 11:30AM. Build, paint & decorate a bird house outside on the library lawn. TEEN CRAFT on April 21 at 3:30PM on the library lawn. MAX MAN RECYCLING PRESENTATION on April 23 at 11AM on the library lawn. For more information, please call 828-3750, Ext. 105.
