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Scholarship Phone-a-thon raises nearly $92,000 Never underestimate the power of a phone call. Ninety students from East Providence will receive $1000 scholarships this year thanks to a successful phone-a-thon by Scholarship Foundation of East Providence that topped their $90,000 goal. Seventy-five volunteers spent two evenings in March making calls to East Providence residents and raised nearly $47,000. In honor of the volunteer scholarship group’s 45th anniversary, the Carter Family Charitable Trust matched the first $45,000 received. The total amount of nearly $92,000 will be
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The last Monday in May, Memorial Day, a day of commemoration for the costly sacrifices that built our country. Crescent Park was Riverside's jumping off point for their annual star and striped parade down Bullocks Point Avenue. While flags were kept half-staff until noon, and short stones in cemeteries were decorated with flags –– traditions passed down from the civil war when the holiday was called Decoration Day –– modern America lifted the solemn veil of mourning for fallen soldiers and celebrated the victories that came from their deaths. Gunshots. The march began. Veterans carrying flags and resting guns on their shoulders initiated the procession. Leather booted and gloved police clad in iron grey succeeded, a serious reminder of the danger necessary in keeping law and order. Harleys rumbled, followed by a fanfare of brass, woodwind, symbols and drums –– the Riverside Middle School Band, draped in red, came on in a colorful, festive spir-
it, setting the tone for the groups, clubs, schools and organizations that followed. Twinkle Toes dance academy dipped and stepped a purple whir of a routine behind a cylindrical, wacky, waving, inflatable, arm flailing, tube man that undulated above the road. The Self-Defense Training League twirled staffs and nunchuks in karate whites and colored belts. Dens and Troops of Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts carried their respective banners ornamented with varying levels of color and craft: vests and patchwork, scarves and honors, hand prints and face paint. Some sat in carriages or truck beds with Uncle Sam top hats and blue mustaches, waving little American flags. Another bluer band from the Edward R. Martin Middle School played, and a group of suit and tie politicians pulled children in plastic red wagons. A gang of BMX riders followed a flatbed with a classic rock band from the K-Rob Foundation that belted out Credence Clearwater. The Bayside School of Dance, decked out in classic American colors, high kicked for the crowd –– a
happy hoopla of expression for the citizens living next to the bay. Almost an apex for the cavalcade, the East Providence High School Band marched and whooped in disciplined time, garbed in red uniforms and feathered helmets. Rattling snares and beating basses, a rhythm stirred reminiscent of civil war processions headed to the fields of battle. As if returning to the days that defined our country, the times of Abraham Lincoln, when the country divided, then united stronger than ever, the serious steps of the band transformed the bravura into a methodical march. The firefighters of Riverside –– wielding axes and dressed in formal, long sleeved, black coated, admiral capped and white gloved attire –– strode in formation. But, even the lower ranking, dressed in blue button ups and ties, wore faces of good times and smiles. A final convoy of classic cars honking ahooga horns and the parade moved past the spectators seated in lawn chairs under umbrellas. Waving, smiling, laughing, throwing candy, seeing people up to good things, honoring fallen soldiers, supporting the living ones, enjoying the general spirit that we live in a great land.
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interest on a potential resume. The recognition was part of the eighth annual Richard W. and Ronald S. Buteau Memorial. The mother of these honorable soldiers, Gloria Buteau was part of the symbolic gesture where the Commissioner of Education, Deborah Gist, was given a watercolor and marker painting of hands forming symbols of peace. The memorial is part of the Gift of Art to the State of Rhode Island program that started in 1995, URI having taken over the program in 2002. There are 160 pieces in the collection to date. Every year a different school district is chosen to participate. This year it was Johnston for their above ordinary efforts in supporting the arts in education. Among these were veined leaves, colored like depictions in old field guides or in bright highlights like signs down a busy boulevard. Scenes of vaulting winter skies above a family of round men made of snow. Acrylic, earth tone realism, surreal depictions of unreal worlds, a pastel rainbow forming the figure of an equine, a city street corner in pen and ink black and white –– the art varied by the individual's hands that took up instrumentation and crafted images and colors out of thin white paper. Before the ceremony got underway, a high school junior, Sam Kue, got on stage in purple plaid and ripped jeans. With a dark brown acoustic guitar, she strummed and sang cover songs in a light, natural voice. The ceremony was a series of speeches and gestures, acknowledging the accomplishments of teachers and administrators for their dedication, praising the cultivated talents of our state's youth and looking into a future where on every wall may hang a priceless gem. “Someone sitting in this room will be a leader in the world of art,” said Vice Provost, John McCray, in a deep, strong voice. He spoke of his youth in Michigan where agents would scour the streets for untouched talent, making artists like The Supremes, Marvin Gaye and Stevie Wonder. Steven Pennell, Coordinator of Arts and Culture, had kids stand who had pieces in the gallery, had teachers stand who helped out. He gave the crowd depth and action, keeping the evening entertaining. A humble collectivism pervaded his address, showing how many people were involved in pulling the art and the evening together. A mad, zany costume caricature of a doctor, The Big Nazo, interrupted Pennell's speech with his own antics and inspirations, conversing with his siamese twin all the while. Commissioner Gist's allocution went into detail about how Rhode Island has pioneered a movement to support art in school by requiring kids to be proficient in some creative field in order to graduate high school. Rhode Island aims to build well rounded citizens who can do anything once they toss their mortarboards in the air. Art is that tool that rounds the corners, uses the faculties of the brain that inspire innovation –– designing new inventions to build a better tomorrow. The elementary artists include: kindergardener Averi Senecal from the Early Childhood Center, third grader Hannah Calabro from Sarah Dyer Barnes School, and fourth grader Martha Sanches from Thornton Elementary. From Nicholas A. Ferri Middle School: sixth grader Jenni Aubin, seventh grader Gianna Paris, and eighth grader Michael Mollicone. From Johnston Senior High: sophomore Andrew Sano, senior Allyson Pavone, and senior Hayley Pareira. For their first year, the art pieces can be seen on the fourth floor of the old Shepard building where URI's department of education is located. Then, they will be moved to a permanent home with the entire collection on the second floor.
Left, Hannah Calabro and her family with her snow scene. Right, Andrew Sano with his still life. Photos by Dana Brown
Above, Big Nazo makes an appearance. Left, Sam Kue on guitar.
Johnston Historical Society upcoming events Johnston Historical Society, 101 Putnam Pike, Johnston, RI 02919 (401) 231-3380. June 25, 2014 - General Meeting 7:00 pm. Restoration carpenter Warren Lanpher will tell us about one of his recent restoration jobs in Gloucester, Massachusetts, and also about the construction of our museum addition. July and August 2014 - Summer hiatus -- no general meetings in these months. September 24, 2014 - General Meeting 7:00 pm. Speaker TDA. October 29, 2014 - General Meeting 7:00 pm. Member and local genealogist Beth Hurd will explain how to gather information from cemetery graves and markers by knowing the meaning of different gravestone emblems. She'll explain how she
has done historical transcriptions and taken gravestone photos while doing her cemetery research. December 3, 2014 - General Meeting 7:00 pm. Speaker TBA. January 28, 2015 - General Meeting 7:00 pm. Speaker TBA. Other Non-JHS-Sponsored events of interest May 10, 2014 - Clean Day on the Greenway. 9:00 am - 2:00 pm. Meet at intersection of Hillside and Manton Avenues. Clean Day on the Greenway, now in its twelfth year, brings over 300 volunteers together to clean and beautify the Woonasquatucket River and the Fred Lippitt Woonasquatucket River Greenway Bike Path from the Providence Place Mall into Johnston. A team from the Johnston Historical Society will be taking part. Typical activi-
ties include weeding and mulching tree wells and plant beds, touching up paint on benches, signs and fences, pulling debris from in and near the river, and more! We'll provide water, cool t-shirts, and lunch! Preregistration is required. Rain date: May 10. (401) 861-9046; ablevins@wrwc.org; www.wrwc.org. Please note also that our museum barn is open Monday nights (except holidays), 6:30-8:30pm; and on the third Sunday of each month, 9-11am, for those who would like to visit the museum or examine the society's collection of printed materials. Also, the Belknap School, corner of Atwood and Greenville Avenues, is open 9-11am the first Saturday of each month, April to October. JHS has a Facebook page! Please ‘like’ us at: www.facebook.com/johnstonhistorical.
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‘Kids Reading Across Rhode Island' kicks off at the State House Governor Lincoln D. Chafee announced today that Kids Reading Across Rhode Island, the 'one book, one state' initiative for students in grades 4-6, commences its fifth year with a kickoff event on Saturday, May 31. The event will feature Chris Grabenstein, author of the puzzle mystery Escape From Mr. Lemoncello's Library, and will take place from 2– 4 p.m. at the Rhode Island State House. "It's a pleasure to have the State House serve as home to the annual kick-off for this statewide reading event," Governor Chafee said. "The ways that libraries creatively engage youth in reading helps keep children connected with learning throughout the summer." The festivities include a talk by Chris Grabenstein, life-size board games, and hands-on science activities presented by Rhode Island libraries. Every family in attendance will have the opportunity to receive a free copy of the book signed by the author (while supplies last), and to meet the author. Grabenstein has written a number of books, including the No. 1 New York Times bestseller with
James Patterson, I Funny. The event also marks the start of the statewide Summer Reading Program coordinated by the Rhode Island Office of Library and Information Services and hosted by libraries across the state. Now in its 35th year, the Summer Reading Program is a cooperative effort to motivate children and teens to read for pleasure and to help them maintain their reading skills during the summer months. In 2013, 16,000 children and teens participated in the program at their local libraries, and 17,000 people overall attended summer reading events. "State funded support for library summer reading programs and the coordination of educators for library programs are some of the many ways that the state bolsters public libraries in every community" said Richard Licht, Director of the Rhode Island Department of Administration. "Local public libraries offer summer reading programs for children, teens and adults. We encourage everyone to visit their local library this summer to participate in reading programs and enjoy presentations by summer read-
AG Kilmartin warns of potential threat of home invasion After receiving an alarming phone call from an individual who was almost victim to a home invasion perpetrated by a person claiming to be from National Grid stating they needed access to her home to check the meter, Attorney General Peter F. Kilmartin and National Grid are warning all Rhode Islanders to be sure to verify the identity of anyone who tries to gain access to their home. According to the caller, a man presented himself at the residence as an employee of National Grid and stated he needed to enter the home to read the meter. The caller was immediately suspicious, did not let the individual inside and contacted National Grid to see if there was a scheduled visit. Upon learning from National Grid that the individual was not an employee, the caller immediately contacted the Cranston Police. If an individual knocks on your door requesting access to your home to check the meter, or claims to be from another utility company, and does not have proper identifica-
tion, do not let them into the home and contact police immediately. "Impersonating a legitimate business to gain access to a home for the purposes of committing robbery or possibly worse, is extremely concerning. My first concern is the public's safety. Do not let anyone you don't know into your home without first confirming who they are and why they are there. If something doesn't add up, contact the police immediately," said Attorney General Kilmartin. Kilmartin contacted National Grid to report this issue and to confirm proper procedures when a certified National Grid employee needs to gain access to a home. All National Grid employees and contractors working for National Grid carry a prominently-displayed photo ID with the company name and the employee's name. Customers should always ask to see the ID before allowing entry to their premises. Customers can also call the National Grid Customer Contact Center at 800-322-3223 to verify the person's identity.
ing program educators and artists," said Karen Mellor, acting Chief of Library Services at the Office of Library and Information Services. "And of course, we hope everyone will borrow a book or two or download an eBook for free through their public library's online Ezone." Ezone is provided by members of Ocean State Libraries, the public library consortium. Chris Grabenstein is the author of the New York Times Bestseller Escape From Mr. Lemoncello's Library and co-author (with James Patterson) of the #1 Bestsellers I Funny, I Even Funnier, and Treasure Hunters. He is also an award-winning author whose Haunted Mysteries and hilarious school presentations have won him thousands of fans. Chris and his wife live in New York City with three cats and a dog named Fred. For more about Chris Grabenstein and his books, visit www.chrisgrabenstein.com. The Kids Reading Across Rhode Island program is a partnership between the RI Office of Library and Information Services and the RI Center for the Book, made possible through a vibrant collaboration of librarians, teachers,
and student readers from across the state. The State House event serves as a kickoff for the annual statewide summer reading program, which has a 2014 theme of "Fizz, Boom, Read." All summer, public libraries statewide will offer free programs inspired by Escape From Mr. Lemoncello's Library. The Office of Library and Information Services (OLIS), an office within the Department of Administration, is the state library agency for Rhode Island. OLIS supports and strengthens library and information services in the state to ensure that all residents will benefit from free and convenient access to library and information resources and services. About the RI Center for the Book at the RI Council for the Humanities is a statewide organization devoted to promoting community enrichment and literacy by celebrating the art and heritage of reading, writing, making and sharing books. The organization was established in 2003 as an affiliate of the Center for the Book in the Library of Congress. To learn more, visit www.ribook.org.
Glocester Libraries offer summer reading programs for all ages This summer, children, teens, and adults can all take advantage of special summer reading programs at the Glocester libraries – the Harmony Library and the Glocester Manton Library. FIZZ, BOOM, READ! is a program for children of all ages (pre-readers included) with a variety of programs for all reading levels. All children will receive prizes and free books as reading incentives and will also be entered into Paw Sox and Disney World raffles after registration. Kids don’t have all the fun. SPARK A REACTION, the Teen Summer Reading Program, offers science based programs that will spark a happy response in your teen. Adults also can join the fun by reading or listening to one book or reading six children’s books to your pre-reader, then can enter several raffles to win a gift certificate. In addition, there will be book discussions, art and photo programs, and a Music by the Barn concert in August. Make reading a family event this summer and register at the Harmony Library
and the Glocester Manton Library beginning June 19. Information on the programs will be on the libraries’ websites beginning June 1. The libraries want to start off the Summer Reading Program with a family picnic. Join other families at Pulaski Park, while registering for the Glocester libraries Summer Reading Programs on June 19 at 4 p.m. Socialize with other families, swim, eat, and play tons of different outdoor games. Bring your own picnics, swimsuits, and beach items to Site 01. Parking is available in the Area 3 lot. All ages are welcome and no registration is required. If you can’t attend the picnic, you can still register for the Summer Reading Programs at either library. Registrations must be done in person; no phone registrations are possible. For information on other Harmony Library programs, visit the library’s website at www.harmonylibrary.org and for Glocester Manton Library programs, visit www.glocestermanton.org.
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Free yourself from the cycle of emotional investing In many areas of your life, you’re probably aware that it’s useful to keep emotions out of your decisionmaking — and that’s certainly the case with investing. However, it can be difficult to keep your feelings from influencing your investment decisions. But you may find it easier to invest with your head, rather than your heart, if you know a little something about two different cycles: the market cycle and your emotional cycle. Let’s start with the market cycle. If you’ve been investing for a while, you’re aware (probably highly aware) that the financial markets are rarely static — they are always moving up and down, at least in the short term. (Over the very long term, a period of many decades, the markets have trended up.) But these short-term movements, while perhaps appearing as “zigs” and “zags” on a daily basis, actually form a pat-
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cation for East Providence students,” she said. Fourteen new scholarships were established through the phonea-thon, including: City Hall and East Providence School Department Support Staffs, Debra and Roger St. Pierre, DellaRosa Family, Dollie Middlebrook, East Providence Education Secretaries Association Memorial, Florence Perry Memorial, Frank Gaboury Memorial, Frank Vollaro Memorial, Raymond Johnson Jr. Memorial, Michael and Virginia Sollitto Memorial, Noella Paiva Memorial, Raymond Hill Memorial, Robert E. Harrison Memorial, and Tara Wallace Scholarships. Ten families sponsored new book awards (donations of $100$150 which supplement scholarships) this year: Barbosa Family, Friends of Joel Monteiro, Guerra Family, Hazen S. Jezierny, Jerry and Patsy Goad, Lambert Family, Machevich Family, Nicini Family, Richard Martin Family and Robert Estrella Family. Nine East Providence schools, from elementary to high school, continued to participate in Dress Down Days and made their contributions during the phone-a-thon, raising nearly $9,000. Students in the National Honor Society at East Providence High School and college students who were past scholarship recipients and their families took part in the fundraising event. East Providence High School alumni made calls to fellow classmates. Representatives of community groups and board members of CSF of East Providence joined in contacting thousands of East Providence residents. “We appreciate the continuing support of Nordson EFD, an East Providence company,” stated Scholarship Foundation’s President Peter Barilla. The phone-a-thon is held at their Catamore Boulevard facility and the company provides phone access, postage and refreshments for volunteers. Contributions are still being accepted, although the deadline has passed for matching funds. Local residents who have not yet sent in their pledge or who did not receive a phone call can send their check payable to SF of East Providence to P.O. Box 154438, East Providence, RI 02915.
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DINING By Karen Zangari Registered Dietitian
Have you ever seen products or menu choices marked as “gluten free” and wondered what it means? People often ask me if gluten-free means healthy and if they should be choosing those foods. The answer? It depends. What is gluten? Gluten is a protein found in the grains WHEAT, RYE, and BARLEY. Some people, however, are allergic to this protein. For people with celiac disease, gluten flattens the absorptive villi in the intestines, interfering with the absorption of nutrients from food and damaging the small intestine. The person may be anemic, have gas, bloating, diarrhea or other symptoms after eating. Some people with celiac disease may have no apparent symptoms, but need to follow the gluten-free diet to prevent possible complications in the future. Even very small amounts of gluten can make some people who are allergic to it or have a gluten sensitivity feel sick. Gluten allergy may also cause a skin condition called dermatitis herpetiformis. A person may have tests for celiac disease come back negative but still feel sick after eating foods with gluten. In that case, the person may have gluten sensitivity. Research shows that many different diseases, symptoms, and disorders may be related to celiac disease and gluten sensitivity. Currently, the only treatment is 100% removal of gluten from the diet. How is celiac disease diagnosed? Doctors usually order blood work, and the “gold standard” of diagnosis is a biopsy of the small intestine. Please be sure to
talk with your health care provider BEFORE eliminating gluten from your diet. You want your tests to be accurate, and if you remove gluten from your diet before testing, the tests may not show the effects gluten is having on your body. You may feel overwhelmed, if you need to remove gluten from your diet, because doing so involves not only avoiding the grains wheat, rye, and barley, but also all foods, sauces, fillers, additives, and drinks that may have gluten in them. Joining a support group, like the Celiac Support Association at www.csaceliacs.org, may help. Check out all processed foods, drinks, supplements, and medications you use. Knowing how food is prepared and reading the ingredient list are crucial to eliminating gluten. Some surprising gluten sources can include Communion hosts, French fries, bouillon cubes, canned soup, soy sauce, flour used to prevent clumping in cheeses and spices, deli meats, condiment jars, toasters, Play Doh, lipstick and makeup, among others. Here are some foods that contain gluten: Barley (malt), beer, bread, muffins, cakes, cereal, cookies, brewer’s yeast, bulgur, couscous, graham crackers, malt vinegar, matzo, pasta, rye, and the grains: durum, einkorn, emmer, fu, kamut, semolina, spelt, triticale, wheat (flour, germ, bran, and starch). Focusing on what you CAN eat is a good place to start. Fruits, vegetables, fresh meat, poultry, eggs, nuts, beans, legumes, fish and tofu are gluten-free. Milk, butter, oils, and distilled vinegars that don’t contain malt are gluten-free. Rice, quinoa, corn, peas, and potatoes are naturally gluten-free. What grains are gluten-free? Amaranth, bean flours, flax seed, teff, millet, tapioca, sorghum, and buckwheat (despite its name) are gluten-
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free foods. Cross-contamination Always keep gluten-free food separate from other food (storage, preparation and serving). Use different toasters, pans, utensils and cutting boards. Store glutenfree foods above gluten-containing ones; use squeeze bottles for mustard, mayonnaise, and margarine, to keep crumbs out. Using separate serving dishes and utensils is also important. Reading labels The FDA, in August 2013, defined “gluten-free” as containing less than 20 parts per million of gluten. You must however, always check the ingredients in food you eat, and contact the manufacturer if you’re not sure it’s gluten-free. Meeting with a Registered Dietitian (RD) who is experienced in gluten-free guidelines can help with identifying sources of gluten in your diet and planning a healthy way of eating. Many people bake their own breads using flour substitutes like bean flour, almond meal flour, potato flour, tapioca, along with cornstarch, eggs and xanthan gum. Substituting gluten-free grains is a challenge, but you’ll find many ideas in websites like www.celiac.org. Luckily, there are now many gluten-free products to choose from in the market, restaurants, and bakeries, such as A&J’s bakery. It takes work and concentration, but benefits of complying with this new way of eating are great because: -Symptoms will stop; -Existing damage will heal; -Further damage will be prevented; -The body will be able to absorb nutrients from food. Eating gluten-free is challenging, but for those who have to, this lifetime commitment can change your life! Karen Zangari, RD, has been a Registered Dietitian for over 20 years. You can hear her radio show, “Food First” on WOON 1240 AM Monday mornings at 9:08AM or on demand at www.onworldwide.com. She also provides medical nutrition counseling at Healthway RI, with locations in Cranston and Greenville, RI, 401-228-6010.
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Mohr Library, 1 Memorial Avenue, Johnston presents Genealogy Group - The geneology group meets every second Wednesday of the month at 4:30pm. All are welcome. Contact the Reference department for more information via our contact page or by calling 231-4980, ext.213. Book Club The library’s Book Club meets on the first Tuesday of every month at 3 pm to discuss a different book. Copies of the book are reserved for all members for your convenience. In addition to the selected books of the month, we discuss other books we’ve read and talk about suggestions for possible selections. On November 5th, we’ll talk about Telegraph Avenue by Michael Chabon, a slice of the 1970’s that takes place at a record store. Marian J. Mohr Memorial Library, 1 Memorial Ave, Johnston, R.I. 02919, 401-231-4980. Monthly Magic Card Tournament first Monday of the month at 2:00 pm (Through June). Bring your own cards. Duel it out with other players in structured. Bracketed play. Prizes to 1st & 2nd Place! Snacks! Registration is required. See Rebecca the YA librarian or email YOUNGADULTS@MOHRLIBRARY.NET. At Marian J. Mohr Memorial Library, 1 Memorial Ave, Johnston, R.I. 02919. www.mohrlibrary.org. 401231-4980. Storytime through June 5thStorytime-Stories, songs, puppets, finger play and a simple craft for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers. Tuesdays-newborn to 3 years old. Wednesdays 3-5 years old. Thursdays 2s and 3s. All storytimes start at 10:30 am. Free and open to the public. No registration required. At Marian J. Mohr Memorial Library, 1 Memorial Ave, Johnston, R.I. 02919. www.mohrlibrary.org. 401231-4980 x5. St. Brigid’s 30 Week Club. The 30 Week Club Commit-
tee of St. Brigid Church, 1231 Plainfield Street, Johnston, RI, is happy to announce that there will be 38 chances to win with a give-a-way of over $3,000. Club tickets are $60 PP and will entitle, paid to date members, 30 chances to win weekly prizes of $30.00 plus 8 grand prizes with a total of $2,120. Gratis will also be a full course Italian Dinner “ALL YOU CAN EAT” on Sunday afternoon, 1 pm, November 2, 2014, at the Cranston Country Club, 69 Burlingame Road, Cranston, RI. Guest tickets $35. Tickets will be on sale in the foyer of the church beginning the week-end of February 8th, prior and after their 5:00 pm mass and their 8:00 & 10:00 am masses. For reservations you can call 9420576 or 942-3850. All checks are to be made out to St. Brigid’s Church. Crafts programs are held every Saturday and feature several self-directed projects for kids and parents to do together. Dropin anytime between noon (please note the change of time) and 3:30pm. (Craft Programs are not appropriate for children under 3 as small parts might present a hazard.) Marian J. Mohr Memorial Library, One Memorial Avenue, Johnston, R.I. 02919, (401) 231-4980 /5. Saturday, May 31 Teddy Bear Faire. Bring your teddy bear for a chance to win prizes: Cutest, most loveable, best dressed, best big, best small, most unusual, fiercest, most ancient, happiest and most intelligent. Bring your bear between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.; judging at 1 p.m. Entry fee $1 per bear. Hosted by the Burrillville Historical and Preservation Society. For more information, call 401-568-8449 or email bmencucci@cox.net. Saturday, May 31 - 11:00 am. Bridgeton School, 16 Laurel Hill Ave., Pascoag. Sunday, June 1 Wellness fair. Healing in Har-
mony Wellness Center will host a Wellness Fair with local artists, a vegan food truck, drumming circle, face painting, raffles and more. All proceeds will be donated to the Glocester Food Bank and the Animal Shelter. Sunday, June 1 - 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. Healing in Harmony Wellness Center, 185 Putnam Pike, Chepachet. Call 401-949-5533 or visit www. healinginharmonywellness. com. Saturday, June 7 The nurses of St.Brigid Church, 1231 Plainfield Street, Johnston, RI, are sponsoring their quarterly Mass of Anointing on Saturday, June 7 at 11:00 am. Whether you are preparing for surgery, suffering from a chronic illness, or experiencing spiritual or emotional pain, are welcome to come and join us in our healing prayers by Father Robert Rochon, Pastor. Shawls, hand made by the Prayer Shawl Ministry and blessed by Father Robert Rochon, will be distributed upon request. Volunteers are available to help with the stairs. Monday, June 2 Be Fit With Mary at Smithfield Senior Center. Be Fit With Mary combines weight bearing exercises with yoga and dance. Cost is $3 for members and $6 for nonmembers. First class is free for new members. Monday, May 26 - 9:30 am. Smithfield Senior Center, 1 William J. Hawkins Jr. Trail, Smithfield Contact information: Call 401-949-4590. Thursday, June 5 Overeaters Anonymous meets on Thursdays at the Lincoln Senior Center, 150 Jenckes Hill Road, at 10a.m. Call 401-753-7000. Thursday, April 3 - 10:00 am. Saturday, June 7 Strawberry Festival Dinner. St. Joseph Church will host
its annual Strawberry Festival Dinner in the church hall. There will be baskets raffled and a 50/50 raffle. Tickets are $ 15 for adults, $8 for children under 12 and free for children 5 and under. Tickets can be purchased in advance by calling Donna at 401-6472255 or bought at the door. Saturday, June 7 - 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm. St. Joseph Church, 144 Danielson Pike, North Scituate. Wednesday, June 11 Genealogy - Tour The Judicial Records Center Wednesday, June 11th at 3:00 pm. The Judicial Records Center holds state-wide court records and naturalization papers from the 1671 – 1900’s. This is a special tour with Archivist Andrew Smith for the Mohr Library. Please join us if you want to learn how to research and find records. if you would like to join this tour, contact Mohr Reference @ 231-4980, x2213 for further details Marian J. Mohr Memorial Library, One Memorial Avenue Johnston, RI 02919. Monday, June 9 Be Fit With Mary at Smithfield Senior Center. Be Fit With Mary combines weight bearing exercises with yoga and dance. Cost is $3 for members and $6 for nonmembers. First class is free for new members. Monday, May 26 - 9:30 am. Smithfield Senior Center, 1 William J. Hawkins Jr. Trail, Smithfield Contact information: Call 401-949-4590. Thursday, June 12 Bingo every Thursday night at The Meadows, 2 Village Way, North Smithfield. Doors open at 5 p.m. Games begin at 6 p.m. Includes prizes, free coffee and more. 6:00 pm. Friday, June 13 Saturday, June 14 Children ages 4 and up are invited to join us to make a Father’s Day craft. Come in and
make a unique craft to give to Dad or a special someone! Sign up now for either Friday, June 13th at 11:00am or Saturday, June 14th at 11:00am! Registration is required. Space is limited. Ashley Prior, Children’s Librarian, Lincoln Public Library, 145 Old River Road, Lincoln, RI 02865 (401) 333-2422 ext. 15. Thursday, June 19 Vietnam Veterans of Rhode Island Chapter 818. Meets at 7 p.m. in the Lincoln Senior Center, 150 Jenckes Hill Road, on the 3rd Thursday of each month. New members welcome. Saturday, June 21 Book Swap Every third Saturday of the month. Exchange your used books for something new to read. Free event. Also, VHS tapes, magazines, LP records. 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. Saylesville Friends Meetinghouse, 374 Great Road, Lincoln, RI. Monday, June 23 Be Fit With Mary at Smithfield Senior Center. Be Fit With Mary combines weight bearing exercises with yoga and dance. Cost is $3 for members and $6 for nonmembers. First class is free for new members. Monday, May 26 - 9:30 am. Smithfield Senior Center, 1 William J. Hawkins Jr. Trail, Smithfield Contact information: Call 401-949-4590. Wednesday, June 25 Johnston Historical Society’s General Meeting 7:00 pm. 101 Putnam Pike, Johnston, RI 02919 (401) 231-3380. Restoration carpenter Warren Lanpher will tell us about one of his recent restoration jobs in Gloucester, Massachusetts, and also about the construction of our museum addition. Wednesday, October 29 General Meeting 7:00 pm. Member and local genealogist Beth Hurd will explain how to gather information from cemetery graves and markers by knowing the meaning of different gravestone emblems. She’ll explain how she has done historical transcriptions and taken gravestone photos while doing her cemetery research.
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East Providence Historical Society upcoming events EPHS Summer “2nd Sunday” Open Houses at John Hunt House. June 8, July 13 and August 10. Open 1:00 to 3:30 pm at 65 Hunts Mills Road. New exhibit “Crescent Park on the Ten Mile”. Once upon a time at the beginning of the 20th century, the Ten Mile had its very own carousel, and a very special Loof at that! When you come to Hunts Mills, you can see the stone
circle marking the circumference of the ride, with pictures and history inside the Hunt House. But this summer, the ghost of that carousel will share the space with memorabilia of the still functioning carousel at Crescent Park, a ride which was the demo model for the Loof business, and the pride of East Providence. Ed Serowik, our own “ring boy,” brings his fabulous Crescent Park collection
to the museum and Ed himself will be on hand for “2nd Sundays” during the summer. You and your family won’t want to miss the fun. Come and share your memories of Crescent Park with us. The 411 on the EPHS The EPHS is a volunteer organization in its 47th year dedicated to the preservation of local history. We maintain the 18th century John Hunt
House Museum/ genealogy library at 65 Hunts Mills Road in the Hunts Mills Historic District, participate in the URI Master Gardening program, and provide educational programs open to the public. Hunt House Museum is open to all on the “2nd Sunday” of every month from 1-3:30 pm and by appointment. For more information visit www.ephist.org or call 438-1750.
How to make Father’s Day more enjoyable for Dad Dad gets to be king of his castle at least one day during the year. Come mid-June, children near and far scramble for ideas to treat their fathers to a special day and award him with gifts for being a role model, provider and confidante. Father's Day activities should be centered around Dad's interests. With that in mind, the following are some ideas to honor Dad or another special man in your life. * Sports Sunday: If Dad is a sports fan, his idea of spending a fun-filled afternoon very well may be cheering on his favorite players. Whether your father enjoys golf, tennis, baseball, soccer, or another sport like hunting or fishing, chances are there is a television broadcast on that you can watch together. Otherwise, you can surprise Dad by purchasing tickets to a sporting event and making a day of it at the ballpark. * Beach bound: A relaxing day at the beach may be the perfect way to spend Father's Day. Dad can enjoy the entire family while sitting back in his beach chair and watching the waves roll in. Pack a picnic lunch with his favorite foods and a cold beer, and Dad may just say this was his best celebration yet. * Adventure seeker: If yours is a father who enjoys living on the edge, a Father's Day activity built
around action and adventure should be a winner. Take Dad base jumping, rock climbing, scuba diving, or race car driving. Any of these activities is bound to get Dad's adrenaline pumping. * R&R: Dad's idea of the perfect Father's Day may be an afternoon free of obligations and deadlines. A relaxing day in the yard swimming laps in the pool or hitting a few grounders to your waiting baseball mitt may be all the excitement he needs. Toss a few steaks on the grill to give Father's Day a truly perfect ending. * Impromptu party: Some dads like to be the center of attention. A Father's Day party thrown in his honor, complete with friends and family, can be an entertaining way to spend the day. If you are worried about interrupting others' Father's Day plans, host the gathering on the Saturday before Father's Day and let Dad be the life of the party. Finger foods, barbecue, a limited list of cocktails and other beverages and some background music are all that you need to host a festive function. Plan a Father's Day celebration with your dad in mind. Cater to his favorite activities and opt for entertainment that he will enjoy.
ARIA and The Elephant Room announce May Poetry Night line-up Rhode Island authors Adam Wasserman (Thank You For Your Cooperation), Judith Glynn (The Street or Me) and Jeanine Duval Spikes (The Possession) will be reading poetry, prose and selections from their most recent works at "Poetry Night at The Elephant Room" on Thursday, May 29 at 6:30 p.m. Following the readings, audience members will be offered an "open mic" to share their own works of poetry, prose or other creative writing. Admission is free and open to the public. Signed books from the featured authors will be available for purchase at the event. The event is co-sponsored by the Association of Rhode Island Authors (ARIA). ARIA and The Elephant Room plan to host "Poetry Night" on the last Thursday of each month as an ongoing feature to help promote the work of our local poets and writers. The Elephant Room, a new addition to Cranston’s Pawtuxet Village, is a minimalist-style loose leaf tea house that offers a variety of coffee products, wheatgrass shots, daily specialty waters, pastries and an extensive crêpe menu. More information can be found on its website, www.ElephantTeaRoom.com. The 411 on ARIA The Association of Rhode Island Authors (ARIA) is a non-profit organization of local, published writers of both fiction and non-fiction committed to raising awareness of the outstanding written works crafted by writers in Rhode Island and other nearby communities. More information about the group can be found on its website, www.RIAuthors.org.
Hockey season has come to an end for both Boston and Providence Bruins. The 2nd round of the
playoffs weren't as successful, although they both gave a good fight and made the series go to game 7. The P-B's Fan Club hosted a few Road Game Parties, at Wes' Rib House, All-Star Bar and Grill, Grid Iron Ale House Grill and Murphy's Law. It gave the fans a way to watch and support the P-B's while they were on the road. We had a great turnout at all the road games parties. Thank You to all the venues that hosted us!!! The Fan Club would also like to congratulate our own Fan Club member for excepting a new role. Lisa Shea is now on the Executive Board as Sargent at Arms. Our June Monthly Meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 18th at All-Star Bar & Grill in West Warwick.
Family Service of Rhode Island to hold ‘Walk for Wellness’ Family Service of Rhode Island’s “Providence Children’s Initiative” will be hosting a “Walk for Wellness” event Saturday, May 31, 9 a.m. to noon, at Harriet and Sayles Park, located next to Fogarty Elementary, 199 Oxford Street, Providence. The event kicks off with a walk around the Lower South Providence neighborhood beginning and ending at the park where community exhibitors will be displaying information about their summer programs and health-related information. The Rhode Island State Po-
lice will conduct a fitness demonstration, there will be child identification cards issued, Zumba, health screenings, music, and more. “It will be a fun way to get some exercise, learn about healthy life choices, and maybe even do some Zumba,” said the Providence Children’s Initiative’s Allyson Trenteseaux, who is coordinating the event. She noted that if it rains the event will be rescheduled. In addition to Family Service of Rhode Island, sponsors include the Rhode Island State Police, the Providence Fire
Department, Project: Night Vision, Healthy Families America, Boys and Girls Clubs of Providence, Hasbro Children’s Hospital, Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation, Whole Foods, Audubon Society of Rhode Island, Charm Medical Supply, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, URI Nutrition Education, the City of Providence’s Healthy Communities Office, Childhood Lead Action Project, the Providence Public School District, OIC of Rhode Island, and the YMCA of Greater Providence.
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JUNE Events
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TECH TUESDAY Tuesday, June 3, 3-4PM
Join us for “Tablets A-Z” as Steven Phalen from the Wireless Zone of East Providence explains, in an easy-to-understand presentation, the latest in tablet technology, how to maximize your communication capabilities, along with sharing expert tips & tricks. PLUS...attendees are eligible for a FREE product give-away compliments of the Wireless Zone. Due to limited seating reservations are necessary.
UNDERSTANDING SOCIAL SECURITY BREAKFAST SEMINAR Thursday, June 5, 9-11AM
Natalie Sowersby, Metropolitan Public Affairs Specialist for Social Security will be answering your questions like: How do I qualify for retirement benefits? How much will my retirement be? When should I retire or delay retirement? What are retirement benefits for widows/widowers? What about divorced spouse benefits? and MORE! Reserved seating required.
WELCOME TO MEDICARE BREAKFAST SEMINAR Tuesday, June 10, 9-10AM
IF YOU ARE TURNING 65 come meet Janet Holmes, SHIP Program Coordinator, who will explain the many parts of Medicare, how/when to enroll, what products are available to enhance and/or assist with paying for Medicare. Due to limited seating
SWEET OPPORTUNITY HIRING EVENT Tuesday, June 17, 1-6PM
RNs, LPNs & CNAs are invited to drop by our, “Sweet Opportunity” hiring event. Like a kid in a candy shop, there’s nothing like having it all—cutting edge technology, a great team environment...PLUS flexible scheduling! Attendees will receive a “Sweet Treat” compliments of the Evergreen Nursing Department.
SINGLE? COME MIX & MINGLE! Thursday, June 19, 1-3PM
Come meet other older active adults(60+) for a fun-filled afternoon at DAVENPORT’S Restaurant located at 1925 Pawtucket Avenue in East Providence. Chart-topping singer/ songwriter, Cal Raye will perform a variety of classic hits and more! A complimentary dessert buffet will be served. Interested? Make your reservations today!
FEEL GOOD FRIDAY Friday, June 20, 11AM-2PM
The Evergreen Spa now features complimentary self-rejuvenation treatments provided by guest wellness clinicians. See what your future may hold during private “Angel Card” readings offered by Holistic Practioner Elena E. Readings are approximately 20 minutes. Gratuities welcome. Reservations needed. This program is for entertainment purposes only.
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