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Serving Johnston and surrounding towns Left, Mayors - Katelyn Loffler, Lilian Desrosiers, Jonas Littlefield, Giuseppe Cucinotta, Austin Wheeler Below, Sanitation Engineers - Nicki Aucone, Loren Pastore, Joshua Antoninich, Brenton Lang.

Hats off to Johnston High School’s Class of 2014 “Just when we have it all figured out and everything is right where we want it, there’s always some new challenge to contend with.” – Michelle Kwan

By DANA BROWN For The 411 Johnston High School’s class of 2014, clad in white and blue robes, held their graduation ceremonies on Friday June 6 under the vaulting, carved, scarlet and gold ceiling of the Providence Performing Arts Center. From the podium, principal Zach-

Regular Features P-Bruins Fan Club..................... Page 2 Financially Speaking................. Page 6 Dining Guide..................Page 10 & 11 Calendar................................. Page 12 Hints from the Hill.................. Page 13 Crossword............................. Page 13 Kids’ Corner........................... Page 14 Magic Garden......................... Page 15

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Our Town As part of the first grade social studies curriculum students of Barnes participated in a unit of study on communities. It began with the naming of the town, which was voted on by the students. They chose to name it First Grade Town. As each citizen is inaugurated into a position, more problems were created and the citizens needed to solve those problems. After each problem is solved new citizens are hired. The students culminated their unit of study with a Wax Museum Celebration of Learning. Each student gave a speech about their roles and responsibilities. First Grade Town consisted of mayors, reporters, flag designer, sanitation engineers, bankers, mail carriers, responsibility officers and medics. Photo submitted by Pam Altviti

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ary Farrell conducted the evening, introducing notable figures for speeches, including featured special guest, Olympic medalist and World Champion Michelle Kwan. He handed out diplomas, expressing a particular attachment to the first class he's guided across the stage as leader of their school. All the elocutionists of the evening –– Johnston High alumni and Mayor Joseph Polisena, Jr. Superintendent Dr. Bernard DiLullo, Chair of the Johnston School Committee Janice D. Mele

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Glocester Libraries to kick-off Summer Reading Program The Glocester libraries will celebrate signups for the Glocester Libraries Summer Reading Program with a family b.y.o. picnic and bouncy house party on Thursday, June 19, at 4 p.m. at Pulaski Park, Site 01 (waterside). All ages are welcome and no registration is required. Socialize with other families, swim, eat, enjoy the bouncy house, and play tons of different outdoor games. Bring your own picnics, swimsuits, and beach items and park in the Area 3 lot. There will be tables set up for summer reading signups with complete descriptions of the many ac-

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tivities and programs available this summer at the libraries for children, teens, and adults. If you can’t attend the picnic, you can still register for the 2014 Summer Reading Program at either library. Registrations must be done in person; no phone registrations are possible. For more information, call the Harmony Library at 949-2850 or the Glocester Manton Library at 568-6077. For information on other Glocester libraries’ programs, visit the Harmony Library at www.harmonylibrary.org and the Glocester Manton Library at www.glocestermanton.org.

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AG Kilmartin and Cox team up to teach kids how to "Take Charge!" of cyberbullying With three in 10 teens being bullied online according to a recent poll, Attorney General Peter F. Kilmartin is teaming up with Cox Communications to teach young children how to "TakeCharge! of Online Bullying" in a new public service campaign and visits to junior high schools and community agencies across the state. The launch of the campaign coincides with National Internet Safety Month. Attorney General Kilmartin will kick off the partnership with Cox by speaking to 7th grade students at Esek Hopkins Middle School in Providence, where he will joined by Cox Communications Senior Vice President and General Manager John Wolfe and Sarah Murray, a soon to be graduate of Mt. Pleasant High School in Providence, who will share her story

of being bullied as a teenager. At the end of the discussion, the 7th grade class will sign a pledge to not bully and to report bullying to an adult. In addition, Cox Communications will premiere a new public service announcement that reminds parents of the importance of talking to children about online activity and directs them to the TakeCharge! website (www. cox.com/aboutus/takecharge.cox) for helpful tips and ways to talk to kids about the issue. What: Attorney General Peter F. Kilmartin and Cox Communication to launch a new campaign to teach kids the dangers of cyberbullying. The Esek Hopkins 7th graders will sign a pledge to not bully and to report bullying to an adult. Where: Esek Hopkins Middle

School, 480 Charles Street, Providence When: Wednesday, June 11, 2014, 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Why: According to a survey by Cox Communications and the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC), online bullying, or cyberbullying, is a serious concern for teens and their parents, yet many teens are not telling their parents about their experiences. Key trends among the Rhode Island teens surveyed include: • Three in 10 teens claim to have been bullied online (32 percent) • One in 10 admits to have bullied someone online (10 percent) • Of teens who admit to being bullied online, only 61 percent have told an adult

Event to be held ahead of North Kingstown Bond Referendum Election The office of Secretary of State A. Ralph Mollis will hold a FREE Voter ID event ahead of the June 17th North Kingstown Bond Referendum Election. Polling places in North Kingstown will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Please visit our online Voter Information Center at http://sos.ri.gov/elections to learn where you can vote, and to also view a sample ballot with the full text of the questions appearing on the ballot. In the upcoming election, only a photo ID will be accepted at the polls. Any registered voter who does not have a valid photo ID can obtain a FREE Voter ID card at the North Kingstown Senior Center located at 44 Beach Street in North Kingstown on Friday, June 13th from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. "VOTER ID ensures that poll workers can validate the name that voters give them when they obtain their ballots at the polls, and this protects the rights of all Rhode Island voters," said Mollis. Rhode Island law now requires voters to show a proper photo ID in order to vote by regular ballot, however, if a registered voter does not possess a photo ID, they cannot be turned away at the polls. They have the right to a pro-

visional ballot, and should be given one at their polling location. Acceptable types of photo ID include: RI driver's license, U.S. Passport, ID card issued by an U.S. educational institution, U.S. military identification card, State of RI or U.S. government-issued ID card, Government-issued medical card and RI Voter ID For more information about voter ID, or other acceptable forms of ID, please call the Rhode Island Secretary of State's Elections Division at (401) 222-2340 or visit www.sos.ri.gov/elections/voterid/ The Secretary of State's Elections Division is located at 148 West River St., Providence, and is open to the public weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Secretary of State's office prepares the ballots for all federal, state and municipal elections held in Rhode Island. In addition, the office maintains the statewide voter registration list, promotes voter registration and turnout and creates guides to running for office and voting. Secretary of State A. Ralph Mollis is committed to making it easier to vote, making it easier to do business in Rhode Island, preserving our history and making government more open and accessible.

3rd Annual Steven K. Latimer Memorial 5K set for Columbus Day Weekend Join the celebration at the 3rd Annual Steven K. Latimer Memorial 5K Families Against Violence Run/Walk happening on Saturday, October 11, 2014, at Roger Williams Park. The event is in memory of Latimer, who was murdered two days before his 24th Funds raised from the race benefit the Steven K. Latimer Memorial Scholarship Fund, which provides educational scholarships to Rhode Island children who have lost either a parent or parents due to an act of Steven’s mother, Myra LatimerNicholas, said the 5K Run/Walk raises awareness to this issue while keeping the memory of her son alive. “Steven looked to change his life by going to school and bettering himself so he could have a more fulfilling life for himself and his family,” said Latimer, who also chairs the event.“You don’t want to outlive your children, especially if their lives end so tragically. Steve would have been proud to be a part of this celebration.” During the month of June, Walgreens are accepting

donations at many of its locations.Customers may make a donation of $1, $5, $10 or any amount they wish, said Latimer-Nicholas.The company did a drive at their Providence location last year. Walgreens expanded its support this year by including its stores in West Warwick, Warwick (three locations), Providence (six stores), Bristol, Johnston (three stores), East Providence, North Providence, Cranston (two stores), Pawtucket (two stores), Woonsocket, East Greenwich and Coventry. “I want to publically thank Walgreens for their continued support in our communities and with our efforts to improve the lives of our youth,” said Latimer-Nichols.” The Foundation seeks sponsors, donations and contributions from the public and area businesses. For more information on that and/or to register for the race, please visit www.sklmemorialfoundation.org or contact Latimer-Nichols at (401) 256-8109 or e-mail her at sklmemorialfoundation@gmail.com.

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The P-B's Fan Club will be donating items to the Providence Animal Shelter, on Saturday June 14th at 1:00. The Fan Club has collected food, treats, and toys for the cats and

dogs that are at the shelter. There are many animals that are up for adoption also! If you are interested in attending this event to donate or are looking to adopt, feel free to join the Fan Club. The AHL CALDER CUP FINALS are here. St John's Ice-Caps and Texas Stars will battle it out in the best of 7 series. Good Luck to both teams who fought all season to get to the Championship games. P-B's Fan Club, June Monthly Meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 18th, at All-Star's Bar & Grill in West Warwick. HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!!!

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Barnes’ students celebrate Healthy Kid’s Day Once again, Healthy Kid’s Day was a huge success at SD Barnes Elementary on Tuesday, June 3. Organized by School Nurse-Teacher Valerie Jacavone, RN, M.Ed., along with the support of the principal Jill Souza and all the faculty and staff, children visited a variety of health related stations in and around the school yard during the morning hours. Organizations included Farm Fresh representative Kim Corb, Hasbro Children’s Hospital Child Life Specialist Kelsey Hobbs and her staff, American Heart Association’s Donna Tringale, Megan Lynn Condon (nutritionist from Miriam Hospital), American Martial Arts of Smithfield, Monica Dzialo who legally blind was accompanied by her guide dog from the Office of Rehabilitation Services RI, Louisa Chen (teacher of students with Visual Impairments), Johnston Parks and Recreation and DJ Bob Bourassa. With the support of Representative Deb Fellela and Senator Frank Lombardo to help sponsor the day, children enjoyed the health stations, had a noontime cookout and ended the day with a bullying presentation By Mr. Deep Positivity, James McBride…the Positive Rap Educator. Many students expressed how much fun they had with many saying as the day was winding down that they didn’t want the day to ever end!

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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Children’s Summer events Sign up for the Mohr Library Summer Reading Program! Children from infants to 12 years old can sign up for summer reading throughout the summer starting on June 19. • For each chapter book or 5 picture books/easy readers kids read or listen to, they will be awarded a raffle ticket and an incentive coupon (free or reduced admission to the Providence Children’s Museum, Roger Williams Zoo, and other attractions). • Children who complete at least 5 chapter books or 25 picture books/easy readers will receive a free book, an ice cream party invitation and a Certificate of Completion. Drop-in Crafts Several self-guided projects for families with children ages 3 and up. All Saturdays in June and Mondays, June 23 to August 25, Drop-in any time between 11:00 am and 3:00 pm (no program on Aug. 12), and Fridays 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm, June 20 to August 29. No Registration. Critter Tales Books, crafts and live animals (when possible) for children ages 4 and up with a caregiver on Tuesdays at 10:00 am, July 8 to August 5 Mad Science Thursday, June 26 at 6:30 pm.Exciting hands-on / minds-on “edutainment” for the whole family. Free tickets will be available on June 23. Babies and Books Stories, songs, finger play and puppets for newborn to age 4 and their caregivers. Wednesdays at 10:30 am, July 16 to August 20. Ronald’s Reading is WOW! Show Tuesday, July 1 at 10:00 am. A literacy journey filled with magic, excitement, audience participation and Ronald fun. Lego and Board Games Families are invited to build with the library’s Lego bricks and play board

games. Thursdays, 11:00 am to noon, July 3 to August 14. Hands-on Science Experiments for children ages 8 to 12. Registration required. Wednesdays at 2:00 pm. July 16 to August 13. Historic Games Wednesday, July 9 at 10:30 am. Come play a variety of historic games and make a toy to take home. Biomes Marine Biology Center Thursday, July 10 at 6:30 pm. Come learn about sea creatures and the many ways they BOOM! Art Smart with Ms. Melyssa Art projects for children 8 and older to do under the guidance of an art teacher. Fridays at 10:00 am, July 11 to August 15 Registration. 231-4980 Press 5. Reptiles Thursday, July 17 at 6:30pm Snakes, lizards, turtles and more. Totally handson! Free tickets will be available on July 14. The Great Baldini Magic Show Thursday, July 24 at 6:30 pm. Audience participation, comedy and, of course magic. Free tickets will be available starting on July 21. Science Takes Flight Presented by Pow! Science Thursday, July 31 at 6:30 pm. Learn about the physics of flying and make a paper helicopter to take home. Fun with Chemistry URI Prof. Mindy Levine will introduce families to the magic of chemistry. Thursday, August 7 at 6:30pm Ice Cream Party (By invitation only) Thursday, August 14 at 6:30 pm. Ice Cream Sundaes, raffles, free books and certificates for all kids who complete the reading program. Young Adult Events Grades 6-12 2014 Summer Reading Program School’s Out Summer Reading

Sign up Week Monday, June 16th through Friday, June 20th. Sign up for summer reading. Earn an entry in the Grand Prize Raffle just for signing up! Activities like whiffle ball going on all week (weather permitting). Monday Night Magic Monday, June 23rd, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm in the Conference Room. Join us for the summer edition of our monthly Magic the Gathering card tournament. Bring your cards and duel it out with other players in structured, bracketed play. Prizes awarded to first & second place! Registration is required for this event. Transformers Movie Release Party Wednesday, June 25th. Drop in between 2pm and 6pm in the Teen Room. Make your own Transformer action figure out of found objects. Objects will be provided, if you wish you can bring your own materials from home! Popcorn provided! Movie ticket raffle for participants. Introduction to Sign Language for Teens Monday, June 30th and Wednesday, July 23rd. 2 Sessions @3pm & @6:00 pm. Program has limited seats for 12 to 18 year olds only. Registration is required. Spend an some time learning the alphabet and simple basic sentences in sign language. Practice with Rebecca the YA Librarian and with other students in the class. Window Sill Gardening Wednesday, July 2nd. Drop in between 2pm and 6pm in the Teen Room. Learn about how to cultivate and grow small plants on your window sill at home. A pot, potting soil, and seeds will be provided for each participant. Registration is required for this event. Eric Fulford Improv Comedy Workshop Tuesday, July 8th @ 6:30 pm. Come in and work with Eric Fulford on Improv Comedy! Registration is required

for this event. Basic Sign Language Tuesday, July 15th and Wednesday, August 6th. 2 Sessions at 3:00 pm & at 6:00 pm. Come learn basic sentences in sign language. Move beyond the alphabet and what was discussed in the Introduction program. Program has limited seats and is for 12 to 18 year olds only. Registration is required. Zombie Survival Night Wednesday, July 16th. Drop in between 2:00 pm and 6:00 pm in the Teen Room. Join us for a zombie survival talk, movie, and obstacle course. Go through the obstacle course as a zombie or as a person evading zombies. Talk about the potential Zombie Apocalypse. Watch Warm Bodies or World War Z. Popcorn will be provided. Monday Night Magic Monday, July 21st. 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm in the Conference Room. Join us for the summer edition of our monthly Magic the Gathering card tournament. Bring your cards and duel it out with other players in structured, bracketed play. Prizes awarded to first and second place! Registration is required for this event. Guardians of the Galaxy Party Tuesday, July 29th. Drop in between 2pm and 6pm in the Teen Room. Get ready for the newest Marvel movie release by making your own comic strips based off of the Marvel graphic novels. Movie ticket raffle. Window Sill Gardening Monday, August 4th. Drop in between 2:00 pm and 6:00 pm in the Teen Room. Learn about how to cultivate and grow small plans on your window sill at home. A pot, potting soil, and seeds will be provided for each participant. Registration is required for this event. The Giver Wednesday, August 13th. Drop in between 2:00 pm and 6:00 pm in the Teen Room. Dystopian book discussion to amp up for the release of The Giver movie. Talk about Divergent, The Hunger Games trilogy, The Maze Runner Trilogy, The Matched Trilogy …or your favorite dystopian world. Popcorn will be provided. Monday Night Magic Monday, August 18th, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm in the Conference Room). Join us for the summer edition of our monthly Magic the Gathering card tournament. Bring your cards and duel it out with other players in structured, bracketed play. Prizes awarded to first & second place! Registration is required for this event. ALL SUMMER LONG: Virtual Field Trips Ask Rebecca how to virtually visit a museum, a national park, or another library. Then do virtual scavenger hunt/ worksheet for one of the many exciting and interactive places on our virtual field trip list! Just stop in.

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Watch for different risk levels of “Muni” Bonds Are you thinking of investing in municipal bonds? If so, you may have good reason, particularly if you are in one of the higher tax brackets. After all, municipal bond interest payments typically are exempt from federal income taxes, and possibly state and local income taxes, too — although some “munis” are subject to the alternative minimum tax. However, since not all municipal bonds are the same, you’ll want to know the differences — especially in terms of risk. Municipal bonds, like corporate bonds, essentially face two types of risk: interest rate risk and default risk. Interest rate risk becomes clear when market interest rates rise, causing the value of your existing municipal bonds to fall. No one will pay you full price for your bonds when newly issued bonds carry a higher rate — so if you plan on selling bonds before they mature, you risk losing principal. You can largely ignore

this type of risk simply by holding your bonds until maturity, at which point you will receive the face value back, provided the issuer doesn’t default. And that brings us to the second type of risk: default risk. Historically, municipal bond default rates have been much lower than those of corporate bonds, particularly lower-quality bonds. But different types of municipal bonds carry different levels of default risk. Here’s a quick look at the two main categories of municipals and their risk characteristics: • General obligation bonds — General obligation bonds generally finance projects of a municipality. A general obligation bond issuer is required to do everything in its power, including raising new taxes, to ensure that interest payments are paid on time and in full. This requirement helps support the creditworthiness of general obligation bonds. • Revenue bonds — Revenue bonds, which finance schools, hospitals, utili-

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potential of municipal bonds, you don’t have to rely on guesswork. The major bond rating agencies — Standard & Poor’s, Moody’s and Fitch — review municipal bonds to determine their creditworthiness. There are no guarantees, but by sticking with the bonds that are “investment grade,” you can help reduce the risk of owning a bond that goes into default. Municipal bonds can be valuable additions to your portfolio. Besides providing income that’s free of federal taxes, these bonds offer you a chance to help support valuable projects in your community. But, as we’ve seen, different “munis” have different risk factors — so make sure you know exactly what type of bond you’re purchasing before you write the check. This article was written by Edward Jones and submitted by Michael S. Abbood, AAMS, 187 George Waterman Rd., Johnston.

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RI Self-Defense Center holds grand opening with free seminar and fundraiser While most people were doing their weekly chores on Saturday June 7, sixteen local women dedicated an hour of their morning to learning real and practical self-defense, while contributing to a great cause. RI Self-Defense Center, located at 515 Greenville Ave in Johnston, celebrated their grand opening with a free Women’s Self-Defense seminar and fundraiser that supported the Women’s Center of RI and helping victims of domestic violence. The ladies learned situational awareness that could be useful in avoiding potential conflict, as well as basic skills that could fend off an attack. This is the first of many free workshops to come at RI Self-Defense Center. The new local business also received a

warm welcoming to the town by Mayor Joseph Polisena, as he presented a welcoming citation from the town. The training facility, which is owned and operated by Chief Insturctor, Michael Orsini, specializes in Kenpo-Kobudo Karate and close quarter combat. Though the school is new to Johnston, it has been in operation for close to 30 years in RI. Michael Orsini is a Physical Education teacher at Lincoln High School and acquired the dojo five years ago from his mentor and local martial arts pioneer, Soke Eugene Coutu. RI Self-Defense Center offers a children’s program, adult martial arts class, and women’s self-defense instruction. For more information call 401949-5600 or visit their website at www. riselfdefense.com.

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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. Beginner Ballroom Dancing 2:00 p.m. Mondays. No partner needed…meet new friends and have fun! Glocester Senior Center, 1210 Putnam Pike, Chepachet. Call 710-9860 for info. 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. 401-231-4980. 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 Memo-

rial Ave, Johnston, R.I. 02919. www.mohrlibrary.org. 401231-4980 x5. St. Brigid’s 30 Week Club. The 30 Week Club Committee 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 942-0576 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, 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. Saturday, June 14 PawSox Free Youth Clinic

Team manager, coaches and several players conduct clinics on the field, giving youngsters instruction and tips on playing baseball. Bring your own glove. No registration required. Call 401-724-7300 or visit www.pawsox.com for information. Saturday, June 14 - 2:00 pm. McCoy Stadium, 1 Columbus Ave., Pawtucket.

“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. Call (401) 438-3250. Evergreen Nursing and Rehabilitation located at One Evergreen Drive, East Providence.

Rhode Island Watercolor Society Opening reception for a five-person show that includes Sherri Snyder-Roche of Foster. Exhibit and sale of more than 60 original watercolor paintings continues through July 10 in the society’s gallery at J.C. Potter Casino boathouse in Slater Memorial Park, Pawtucket, Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m., and Sunday noon4 p.m. Free and open to the public. Call 401-726-1876 or visit www.riws.org. 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm.

“Simply Phenomenal: A Tribute to Maya Angelou presented by Mixed Magic Theatre, 560 Mineral Spring Ave., Pawtucket, through June 29. Showtime 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, and 3 p.m. Sundays. Admission $20 adults, $15 students, seniors, military. Visit www.mmtri.com or call 401-305-7333. 7:30 pm.

Tuesday, June 17 SWEET OPPORTUNITY HIRING EVENT 1:00 - 6:00 PM. 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. Call (401) 4383250. Evergreen Nursing and Rehabilitation located at One Evergreen Drive, East Providence. 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. Friday, June 20 FEEL GOOD FRIDAY 11:00 am - 2:00 pm. The Evergreen Spa now features complimentary self-rejuvenation treatments provided by guest wellness clinicians. See what your future may hold during private

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. 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. Tuesday, June 24 Business Professionals, come network with us. 5:00 – 7:00 pm. The Continental Restaurant, 332 Farnum Pike (Rt. 104), Smithfield, RI. Come join us at The Continental Restaurant for our fabulous monthly networking event!! Network, make connections to help grow your business, and enjoy light fare and refreshments. Join us for raffles, fun and a friendly networking event! As always, Business After Hours Events are free of

charge to Chamber Members and only $10 for non-members! Register on the Chamber website www.ncrichamber.com or call 401-349-4674 for more information. 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. Monday, June 30 Help Feed a Hungry Child This Summer! June 1 – June 30, 2014 North Central Chamber of Commerce, 255 Greenville Avenue, Johnston, RI. The North Central Chamber of Commerce is participating in a June peanut butter drive in partnership with the RI Food bank. With your help, we hope to fill a huge need in our community this summer. When school is out, families whose children qualify for free or reduced price lunches can have a difficult time providing healthy meals. Peanut butter is high in protein and calories, rich in vitamins, and kids love it! Please consider donating one or more jars of peanut butter or make a small monetary donation to make sure none of the kids in our community go hungry this summer. Donations will be accepted at Chamber events. For more information please call 401-349-4674. 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. November 7 to November 19 The East Providence Chamber of Commerce presents a trip to Portugal and its Island featuring the Estoril Coast, Azores and Madeira Islands. For more information, contact Michael Kennedy, Captain Cruise & Crew (401) 431-1480 or mike.k@captaincruiseandcrew.com.

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