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D OWNTOWN E VENTS FOR B REAST C ANCER A WARENESS M ONTH The Pink Promise October 1-7 at the Providence Place Mall. One in 8 women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. Sign the Pink Promise, and for each one posted in Pink Promise Zone Providence Place will donate $1 to benefit Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation in the fight to make this statistic a thing of the past!
Flames of Hope Kick-Off Friday October 5, 6pm at The Downtown Providence Marriott The Gloria Gemma Foundation's Flames of Hope Weekend kicks off with a ribbon cutting and the unveiling of the "Celebrate Hope, Celebrate Life" calendar, which will feature 12 Rhode Island women whom received a breast cancer diagnosis before the age of 40.
Celebration Village Opens Saturday, Oct. 6, 12pm, Station Park, Providence The Flames of Hope extravaganza continues with the opening of Celebration Village at Station Park! The village consists of several tents, each with a different focus: Education & Wellness Pavilion allows RIers to meet and learn from representatives of area hospitals and health care providers. The Interactive Health Zone features free health screenings and innovative health and wellness products. The Garden of Hope highlights the Gemma Foundation’s new horticultural therapy program. The Mastery Amphitheater will include the popular “Breaking Boards for Breast Cancer,” demonstrations. The Healing Arts Pavilion is a chance for visitors to contribute to the Foundation’s Starfish Project, a massive ongoing participatory public art installation. The Kitchen Stadium also opens at noon and will include healthy cooking demonstrations by local vendors, two appearances by Michelle Ragussis of “Food Network Star” fame—one at 1pm and another at 4pm—and the official launch of a Foundation-published and survivor-penned cookbook, A Gem of a Cookbook.
Illuminations of Life Saturday, October 6, Dusk Miss USA 2012 Olivia Culpo will join breast cancer survivors and their loved ones at the Illuminations of Life Ceremony. From the State House, bathed in pink light for the event, participants will carry torches to the Providence River basin in memory of those who have lost their battles to breast cancer, and to light the way for those who have yet to begin their journeys. A special
Gloria Gemma 5K Sunday, October 7, 11:15am The Gloria Gemma Kids 1K, new this year and sponsored by Macy’s, begins an hour earlier at 10:15 a.m. For information on how to run or walk in the Gloria Gemma 5K or Kids 1K, or contribute to the ongoing fundraising efforts of family members, friends, or coworkers, go to gloriagemma5k.org.
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W HAT ’ S H APPENING THIS O CTOBER Rhode Island Convention Center www.riconvention.com 1. Family Service of RI’s Brighter Futures Luncheon— October 2, 2012 2. StarCityGames.com—October 13-14, 2012 3. Providence Roller Derby —October 14, 2012 4. New England Broadcast & Cable Expo —October 16, 2012 5. The Providence Center’s Circle of Stars —October 17, 2012 6. Childhood Lead Action Project —October 18, 2012 7. One Day University—October 20, 2012 8. 2012 Sname Annual Meeting and Expo—October 22-27, 2012 9. Rhode Island Comic Con—November 3-4, 2012 Providence Performing Arts Center www.ppacri.org 1. Regina Spektor at The Vets —October 5, 2012 2. Catch Me if You Can—October 7, 9-14 2012 3. The Freestyle Forever Tour at The Vets —October 20, 2012 4. Primus 3D at The Vets—October 21, 2012 5. Red Green’s Live Wit & Wisdom Tour at The Vets—November 1, 2012 Dunkin Donuts Center www.dunkindonutscenter.com 1. Life in Color: The END Tour—October 5, 2012 2. CES MMA & June Entertainment Present: Real Pain—October 6, 2012 3. Wiz Khalifa—October 13, 2012 4. WWE Smackdown—October 23, 2012 3
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F ALL A PPLE P ICKING AND M ORE ! Below are just a few of the wonderful farms in Rhode Island featuring Fall activities. For more information, please call the Concierge Desk Dame Farm 94 Brown Avenue, Johnston, RI (401) 949-3657 Apple Picking Mon-Sat 8:30-6pm, Sun 9:30-5pm Corn Maze Aug-Oct Daily: 9am-5pm Our 3-acre maze contains four stations. Upon successfully finding all stations, visitors receive a small treat. Hay rides Saturdays and Sundays July-October: 1-5pm. All other times by appointment. Rides are pulled by our team of black Percheron draught horses. Please call to verify times and prices.
Pippin Orchard 751 Pippin Orchard Road, Cranston, RI (401) 943-7096 Apple Picking Daily: 9am-5pm
Knight Farm, Apple Orchard, Restaurant and Ice Cream Shoppe 1 Snake Hill Road, North Scituate, RI (401) 349-4408 Apple Picking 9am to 5pm Daily September- October. Hay rides September through October, Weather Permitting, Saturday and Sunday 10:30am to 4:30pm, or by Appointment Please call the Farm to set up an appointment for a Hay Ride for your Family, School or Organization.
Wojcik Farm 65 Milk Street, Blackstone, MA (508) 883-9220 Apple Picking & Pumpkin Picking September-October Saturdays and Sundays 10am until dark Corn Maze September and October, see website for hours.
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Check out The Concierge Channel Kiosk in our lobby! As part of our effort to enhance the services offered by the staff at The Residences Providence, we have installed and formatted the Concierge Channels Kiosk to work with the latest in “Touch screen” technology from Apple. All designed for ease of use. Check, and print the weather, local events, restaurant menus and more! You can even print a boarding pass right to a printer in the lobby. 5
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T HANK YOU TO ALL WHO AT TENDED OUR LAST R ESIDENT E VENT ! A special skyline tour of Providence with James Hall, Executive Director, Providence Preservation Society. North view. Michael Voccola introducing the PPS Executive Director, James Hall.
Gasbarro’s provided a wonderful selection of wine..
James Hall, the Executive Director of the PPS leading a discussion on the Providence skyline.
The discussion over at the East side of the City.
Washington Trust provided the appetizers— a beautiful display from East Side Marketplace. Guests enjoying the beautiful sunset.
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