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Community News MARINE CORPS LEAGUE RI COMMUNITY FOOD BANK VETERAN BENEFITS & INFORMATIONAL EXPO The Marine Corps League will hold their meeting the 1st If you are in need of food, you can call the RI Community Food AT COVENTRY SENIOR CENTER Thursday of each month at 7PM at VFW Post 9404, 29 Bank at 942-6325 or you can visit www.rifoodbank.org for a The Coventry Resource & Senior Center, 50 Wood Street, South Main Street, Coventry. Members join in camaraderie complete list of open pantries statewide. Coventry, will hold an informational Expo to discuss benefits and fellowship for the purpose of preserving traditions and available to Veterans on November 17 at 1PM. Benefit COVENTRY PUBLIC LIBRARY interests of the United States Marine Corps. entitlements include aid & attendance, housebound benefits, NEW CHAT FEATURE! survivors benefits, Dependency Indemnity Compensation WEST WARWICK PUBLIC LIBRARY At home in your slippers, but need to ask us a question? Try (DIC) and caregiver support program. The primary emphasis HOMEBOUND OUTREACH SERVICES our new chat service! Click on the chat bubble logo on the is to ensure Veteran awareness of benefits entitled to and how The West Warwick Public Library offers free delivery of most bottom right corner of our website and ask away. If the library to navigate the application process. Library materials to the homebound, free of charge. If you isn’t open, it will let you email us. Chat hours are: Monday are either permanently or temporarily unable to come to the through Wednesday 9AM-7:30PM, Thursday and Friday 9AMCOVENTRY PUBLIC LIBRARY Library, and you are a resident of West Warwick, this program 4:30PM, and Saturday 9AM-4:30PM (9AM-12:30PM during STUDIES IN CRIME BOOK CLUB Summer Hours). Join us for our next meeting on November 16 at 5:30PM as we is for you. To sign up or for more information, contact Anne discuss Susan Jonusas’ Hell’s Half Acre. In 1873, countless at 828-3750, Ext. 11 or email anne@wwlibrary.org WEST WARWICK PUBLIC SCHOOLS bodies were found on a homestead in Kansas. When a family EXETER GRANGE “GO BANANAS CHALLENGE” MENTORS NEEDED of four was accused of the slayings, the case was catapulted Exeter Grange is working on a new challenge. The Grange West Warwick Public Schools is in need of in person volunteer to infamy. Part gothic western, part literary whodunnit, and is participating in the ìGo Bananas Challengeî for Project mentors for students in Grades K-12. The time commitment is part immersive study of postbellum America, Hell’s HalfSaving Species in conjunction with the Cincinnati Zoo. They 1 hour per week. Anybody who is interested in volunteering Acre sheds new light on one of the most notorious cases in are asking for donations of used and broken cell phones, smart can call or email me, Dana Papitto, Mentor Coordinator, at: our nation’s history. New members always welcome! Call phones, IPAD/IPODS, tablets and charging accessories. Many (401) 825-6530 or dpapitto@ww-ps.com 822-9105 to join. of these items contain metals and materials that need to be SIGN UP FOR IMPORTANT recycled and not tossed in the landfill. Eco-Call, a Louisville COVENTRY PUBLIC LIBRARY PRESENTS... TOWN INFORMATION ALERTS Coventry Library Presents: Pirates, Pirate Hunters, and the based company, will break down and recycle the items and CodeRed is a very helpful service in which you can receive has a no landfill policy. Donations can be left on the steps of Lasting Impacts on RI and the World on November 22nd important town information in a timely manner. Alerts include Exeter Grange Hall, 469 Ten Rod Road (Rte. 102) in Exeter. If at 6PM. Join us as we learn about historical piracy, ye important town matters, COVID-19 vaccinations, weather landlubbers! Registration for this event is not required, but there are any questions or a donation is left, please feel free to emergencies, sex offender notifications, etc. To sign up for call Amanda or Peggy at 401-397-8058 and leave a message. recommended. To register, contact the Reference Desk at automated calls and/or texts on your cell phone or landline, 822-9105 or email kbutler@coventrylibrary.org SGTS. DAVID LANGEVIN & ARMAND BOUDREAU register your phone numbers at the town’s website, www. VFW POST 449 TURKEY TROT HOLIDAY RAFFLE coventryri.org or through the Coventry Police Dept. website, COVENTRY PUBLIC LIBRARY SERVICE Sgts. David Langevin & Armand Boudreau VFW Post www.coventrypd.org SPOTLIGHT: VIDEO GAMES #449, 197 Providence Street, West Warwick, will hold their Did you know that Coventry Public Library has a wide variety WEST WARWICK FOOD CUPBOARD Annual Turkey Trot Holiday Raffle on November 12 at 7PM. of video games available to borrow for Nintendo Switch, PS4, The West Warwick Assistance Agency operates a food cupboard Admission is free and refreshments will be served. Seating PS5, and Xbox One? Video games can be pricey - Why buy at 1293 Main Street serving all West Warwick residents living is on a first come basis, so early attendance is recommended. when you can borrow? Video games check out for 21 days at or below three times the federal poverty level. We are open Call 828-9715 for more information. FROM KING FEATURES WEEKLY SERVICE, 628 Virginia Drive, Orlando, FL 32803 and can be put on hold, but cannot be renewed. Video games Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10AM-2PM, unless are fine free! For more information, call the Circulation Desk there is a town-wide parking ban in effect. We offer standard CUSTOMER SERVICE: (800) 708-7311 EXT. 257 SHEPHERD OF THE VALLEY UMC at 822-9100 and press 1. amounts of core groceries based on household size as well as BREAKFAST & APPRAISAL FAIR DIVAS ON A DIME #12345_20221031 self serve selections of produce, bread and assorted other nonShepherd of the Valley United Methodist Church, 604 Seven core grocery items we have on hand. If you have any questions, FREE NOTARY SERVICE Mile Road, Hope will hold a Breakfast & Appraisal Fair on FOR RELEASE OCT. 31, 2022 AT feel free to call us at 828-0310, and no appointment is necessary COVENTRY LIBRARY November 19. Breakfast will be served from 8-11AM, cost to visit our facility. Free notary services are available at the Coventry Public By Patti Diamond is $12/adult & $5/child (10 & under). Bring your treasures as Library. Proper governmental identification with a signature is Bruneau and Company Auctioneers will be appraising from PHOTO required and allCREDIT: documentswww.JasonCoblentz.com must be signed in the presence of 9:30-11AM. Cost is $10/1 item or $20/up to 3 items. Proceeds DO YOU WANT TO LEARN TO KNIT? the notary. Please call ahead to be sure the notary is available to benefit the church. Visit www.sovumc.org, call 821-8217 or If you knit or you would like to learn, join the Knitting Group PHOTO CAPTION: Save time with these make-ahead meals at 401-822-6200. at the Coventry Senior Center, 50 Wood Street, Coventry. The email sovumcri@gmail.com for more information. group meets on Wednesday mornings at 9:30AM. This is a great way to socialize and make new friends. Let cool completely. When cool, cut your pork into cubes and divide into portions of about 3 cups each. Place the portions into zippered freezer bags. Divide any pan juices between the bags. Label and freeze.
COVENTRY RESOURCE & SENIOR CENTER OFFERS FREE NOTARY SERVICE The Coventry Resource & Senior Center, 50 Wood Street, Coventry, offers free Notary Services to Coventry residents. Please call 822-9175 to ensure a Notary is available for you. THANKSGIVING BASKET DONATIONS REQUESTED Thanksgiving Basket Drive for residents of West Greenwich only. For more than 30 years, the Office of Human Services in the town of West Greenwich has put together Thanksgiving Dinner Baskets for families in town who find themselves in need of assistance. Please take a moment to remember families in the community who may find themselves in need of support this holiday season. If you or your organization would like to donate a complete Thanksgiving Dinner Basket or if you find yourself in need of assistance this year, please call Marge Gartelman at 397-4234. “Share the Blessings of the Season and Help a Neighbor” PROJECT FRIENDS Project Friends is a State of RI licensed community based day service program developed in 1992 for adults with developmental disabilities. Each individual has a plan that offers choices of activities which build independence, adult daily living skills, socialization, self-esteem and confidence. Participants are supported by case aides. If you would like more information about Project Friends, please feel free to call Marlena or Lisa at 822-9144. 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
BIG BATCH RICE
It’s Time for MakeAhead Meals for the Holidays
Yield: 12 cups/16 servings Total Time: 47 minutes 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon olive oil 4 cups white or brown rice Heat 8 cups of water to boiling. Add salt, butter, oil and rice. Return to a boil and reduce heat to a simmer. Simmer for 20 minutes for white rice, or 45 minutes for brown rice. Next, remove from heat and let stand, cov-
Have you ever wished the dinner fairy would appear with an effortless dinner for your family? I sure have, usually at 8 o’clock in the evening, dying of hunger, with 100 plates spinning and none of them dinner plates! ’Tis the season for busyness beyond belief, but here’s a solution: Spend time prepping meals now in anticipation of the busy season ahead. Let’s cook pork and rice in quantity and stash them in the freezer with recipes to use them when you need a quick dinner fix. To keep costs low, use boneless pork sirloin roasts. These small www.JasonCoblentz.com roasts are packaged in large vacSave time with these make-ahead meals uum-sealed bags and are (historically) very inexpensive. I find 6 pounds of pork yields four ered, for 10 minutes before fluffing generous meals for a family of four. with a fork. Let cool completely and You’ll adjust the amounts to suit your divide into 3-cup portions. Freeze in family’s needs. zippered bags. For each recipe, defrost one bag OVEN ROAST PORK each pork and rice, overnight in Yield: 12 cups/16 servings refrigerator or defrost in microwave. Total Time: 2 hours 5 minutes EASY PORK CHILI VERDE 6 pounds pork roast Yield: 4 to 6 servings 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt Total Time: 15 minutes 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic 1 cup chopped onion Preheat oven to 375 F. Place pork 3 cups cooked pork, cubed in large baking pan, season and cover 1 (28 ounce) can green chili enchilawith foil. Roast for one hour, then da sauce lower the temperature to 275 F for an 1 (15.5 ounce) can great northern additional hour. Check for a temperabeans, drained and rinsed ture above 165 F.
1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth 3 cups cooked rice In a large skillet, saute onion in olive oil until soft. Add pork, green chili enchilada sauce, beans, broth and rice. Bring to a simmer and serve (pictured).
CREAMY PORK AND MUSHROOM CASSEROLE Yield: 4 to 6 servings Total Time: 15 minutes 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 cup onion, chopped 1 cup celery, chopped 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced 3 cups cooked pork, cubed 3 cups cooked rice 1 (10.5 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup 1/2 cup sour cream 3/4 cup milk 1/2 tablespoon soy sauce 1 cup frozen peas In a large skillet, heat olive oil and saute onion, celery and mushrooms. Add pork and rice, stirring to combine. In a bowl, stir together cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, milk and soy sauce. (If you don’t use cream soups, increase sour cream to 1 cup and add salt to taste.) Add the soup mixture to the skillet, add peas and stir. Heat through and serve. Other recipe ideas would be BBQ pork sandwiches, stir fry, burritos or burrito bowls. With these easy recipes you can be your own dinner fairy! Now we need a dish-washing fairy. *** Lifestyle expert Patti Diamond is the penny-pinching, party-planning, recipe developer and content creator of the website Divas On A Dime — Where Frugal, Meets Fabulous! Visit Patti at www.divasonadime.com and join the conversation on Facebook at DivasOnADimeDotCom. Email Patti at divapatti@divasonadime.com © 2022 King Features Synd., Inc.
