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24-hour statewide car service to and from all major airports available 24 / 7 • since 1984 • upscale taxi service • fully uniformed drivers
Airports TF Green Logan International | Bradley Kennedy | LaGuardia | Newark Affordable Service Weddings | Birthdays | Sporting Events Nights on the Town Restaurant and Bar Pickup Proms | Door-to-Door Concerts | Medical Social Events | Bachelor Parties Bachelorette Parties Anniversaries | Graduations
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and services in the pages and let them know that you found them in the Pink Pages. They are community based or lgbt friendly companies that openly welcome your business. So if you’re looking for products or services, think pink and find it in the Pink Pages. Community Groups 1 Accounting/Taxes 2 Alcohol/Addiction 2 Antiques 2 Bars 3 Bowling 3 Carpet Cleaning 3 Catering 3 Clothing 3 Contractors 3 Counseling 3 Dentists 4 Fences 4 Florists 4 Framing 5 Funeral 5 Insurance Adjuster 6
Jewelry 6 Landscaping 6 Legal 6 Limousine/Car Service 7 Liquor 7 Movers 7 Pet Boarding 9 Pet Supplies/Stores 9 Pride Event 10 Real Estate 10 Restaurant 10 Roofing/Siding 10 Schools 10 Tattoo Removal 11 Veterinarians 11 Vintage Clothing 11
Woodlawn Funeral Homes, Inc.
Four generations of Dignified Service for over 100 years...
“Independently” family owned and operated since 1888 Michael P. Tasca, President Susan M. Tasca, Director Robert J. Lepore, - Assistant to the Director
600 Pontiace Ave. Cranston, RI
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Community Groups
Community Groups
Support + Resource Groups
Complete listings of LGBT Support and Resource Organizations go to
www.linkpink.com national aids hotline 1-800-342-AIDS
Gay Al-Anon: Tues. 7:30 p.m., Congregational Church, 71 Park Place, Pawtucket, 726- 2800.
RI Pride
Lesbian & Gay Group of Narcotics Anony. Providence Presbyterian Church,
www.PrideRI.com 401-467-2130
AIDS Care Ocean State: Sunrise Commu-
500 Hope St., Prov., Wed., 7:30-9 p.m. Lower Level.
nity Housing for people with HIV/AIDS. 18 Parkis Ave., Prov. 02907. 521-3603. Clinic for adolescents, street outreach, ENCORE, education, support groups; www.aidscareos.org
RIC Rainbow Alliance: GLBT students at RI College, Weds, 1-2 p.m, at Unity Center in lower Donovan. Office in Alger 104. ricrainbowalliance@yahoo.com.
AIDS Project RI: Client Services:
S.H.E.P.A.R.D. (Stopping Homophobia, Eliminating Prejudices ) Slavin
Prevention Ed. Office: 831-5522, 232 W. Exchange St., Prov., RI 02903. annasworkshop@aidsquiltri. org or admin@aidsquiltri.org.
Brothers in Sobriety, Community
Church of Providence, Wayland & Lloyd Aves., Prov., 751-9328; Sat., 7:30-8:30 p.m.; Central Services, info on all groups, 438-8860
Lesbian and Gay, Park Place Cong. Church,
Pawtucket. Tues. 7:30 p.m.; Suburban Gay & Lesbian, Fatima Shrine, Holliston, MA, Thurs. 8-9:30 p.m., Rt. 126;
Alcohol/Drug Helpline: RI Council on Alcoholism & Drug, 24-hr., (866) 252-3784.
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University of RI, OutRI: GLBTQ and friends student organization. All welcome. Thurs. 6:30 p.m. Web site: www.outri.org email: outuri@gmail.com. University of Rhode Island GLBT Center - Kingston Campus - 111 Adams Hall. www.uri.edu/glbt/
Youth Pride Inc./The Way Out:
Support, education & advocacy for LGBTQQ young people ages 13-23. www.youthpride-ri.org
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Accounting/Taxes Antiques
accounting/taxes
antiques
Edward M. Simpson, CPA
20 Newman Ave., Suite 9010 , East Providence, RI, (401) 434-4448, www.edsimpsoncpa.com, Email:ed@edsimpsoncpa.com. The accounting firm of Edward M. Simpson, CPA, is located in East Providence, RI. Ed personally handles both your business and individual accounting wirth income tax services, and still charges reasonable fees. Ed distances himself from the impersonal service that many accounting firms and franchise tax preparers provide. This has been his commitment to you since his firm was established in 1996. His office is fully automated and uses state-of-the-art tax preparation and accounting software which allows him to personally and efficiently service you.
Alcohol/Addiction
Brattleboro Retreat
(802)258-3700, www.brattlebororetreat.org. Welcome to the Brattleboro Retreat. Here you'll find expert caregivers with the skills and compassion to help you or a loved one find the strength to make positive life changes. That's been our mission since 1834, and that's our ongoing promise to you. Whether you're suffering from an addiction problem, a mental illness, or both, our approach to care considers the whole person, and the traumas that may have shaped your life. Call us at 1-800-RETREAT. Let your journey to better health start right now.
New Bedford Antiques at Wamsutta Place
61 Wamsutta St. New Bedford, MA, (508)9918700, www.newbedfordantiquescenter.com, New Bedford Antiques at Wamsutta Place houses an astounding array of goods and shops on two floors of a brick mill building. The ground level contains the furniture gallery and the new home of the New Bedford Museum of Glass. Upper level houses over 100 individual antique dealers and several unique shops including So Very Vintage, 1000 s.f. of amazing vintage & contemporary fashions & accessories, Book Ends & Odds, a library-like space filled with books, book-ends and ephemera. Jumble & Clutter has filled two large rooms with “vintage, retro and classic” home goods. Hours: 11-5 Monday & Friday, 11-6 Satirday & Sunday.
Assisted Living Epoch
(401) 273-6565 www.epocheastside.com, www.epochblackstoneal.com, www.epochblackstoneshc.com. Relax in the privacy of your own spacious apartment – without the maintenance. Our highly trained nurses and caregivers provide all levels of care and assistance 24 hours a day to meet every resident’s unique needs
Edward M. Simpson, CPA Certified Public Accountant
(401) 434-4448 20 Newman Ave., Suite 9010 East Providence, RI 02916 ed@edsimpsoncpa.com www.edsimpsoncpa.com RI•134
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Auto Dealers
Auto Dealers
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Counseling
Stable
Patriot Subaru of North Attleboro
125 Washington St., Providence (401) 272-6950.
551 S Washington St., North Attleboro, MA 02760, Sales: (844) 972-8746, Service: (844) 972-8747, Parts (844) 972-8745. New England's finest Subaru stores leading the way in sales, service, parts and accessories. Patriot Subaru is 100% locally owned and operated.
Bars
333/the Gallery
333 West minister St. Providence
Alley Cat
17 Snow St., Providence (401)272-6369.
Club Body Center (Bath)
257 Weybosset St., Providence (401) 274-0298.
Dark Lady 17 Snow St., (401)831-GAYS (4297). EGO 73 Richmond Street - Downtown Providence (401) 383-1208, www.egopvd.com
The Village
373 Richmond St., Providence
Clothing
Franklin Rogers Men’sClothier LTD
142 Westminster St - Providence, RI (401) 4548170, www.suitstoreri.com Providence RI Prov’s #1 Men’s Qualit Clothing Store! Most Complete Suit Collection In Rhode Island! Free Tailor On Premises! ~ Suits, Sport Coats, Dress Slack, Shirts, Outerwear & Accessories.
Contractors
B&R Fournier Construction INC.
(401)726-2908, (508)399-6924. www.bandrfournier. net. We specialize in Providence residential & commercial roofing, vinyl siding, roofing, rubber roofing, replacement windows and exterior home improvements.
Counseling
Brattleboro Retreat
Mega-Plex (Bath)
257 Allens Ave., Providence (401) 780-8769..
Mirabar
15 Elbow St. Providence (401) 331-6761, www.mirabar.com
Providence Eagle
124 Snow St.,Providence (401) 421-1447 www.providenceeagle.com
(802)258-3700, www.brattlebororetreat.org. Welcome to the Brattleboro Retreat. Here you'll find expert caregivers with the skills and compassion to help you or a loved one find the strength to make positive life changes. That's been our mission since 1834, and that's our ongoing promise to you. Whether you're suffering from an addiction problem, a mental illness, or both, our approach to care considers the whole person, and the traumas that may have shaped your life. Call us at 1-800-RETREAT. Let your journey to better health start right now.
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Dentist Florist
Dentist
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Advanced Dental Care
433 LLoyd Ave., Providence, RI 02906 (401) 2736780, www.advanceddentalcare.com. General dentistry & periodontal care, cosmetic care, whitening & bonding, digital x-rays (low dose) and Invisalign straighten teeth without braces!
DISK JOCKEY
Floral Designs by Li Rog
349 Broadway, Providence, RI 02909 , (401) 2734010, lirog.com. Catering to all of your floral needs. Beautiful arrangements custom-made for weddings, bridal showers, birthdays, anniversaries, celebrations, and funerals. Whatever the occasion, we can provide a beautiful, affordable, and customized floral ambience.
DJ's Ltd. - Marc Lavik
Warwick RI - (401) 467-6737, (401) 952-0614 [cell] E-mail: zimaguy@gmail.com, www.djslimited.com " A professional entertainment company since 1983" Specializing in Weddings, Reunions, Receptions, Anniversaries, Parties, Corporate Events, Holiday and Private Events for all occasions.
Fences
Wood & Wire Fence Co. Inc.
125 Higginson Ave., Lincoln, RI 02865 (401) 727-0806, www.woodwirefence.com Servicing RI, MA & CT We Install or Sell Materials Only. Since 1989, Wood & Wire Fence has been committed to providing quality service We designs, manufactures, wholesales and installs all types of residential and commercial fence systems. Product line includes: custom wood fence, decorative picket fence, vinyl /pvc fence and rail, estate fences, chain link, security fence, ornamental fences, guardrail (wood and steel), temporary fence systems (above ground and pounded systems), crowd control panels, gates, automatic gate systems & Ground Storage Containers!
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Framing Funeral
Framing
Providence Picture Frame
27 Dryden Lane, Providence RI, (401)421-6196, www. providencepictureframe.com We are the biggest art and frame store in New England. Our reputation and heritage are legendary. Our philosophy is simple: “do what is right for the customers and their artwork.” We have one full acre of gallery and workshop space. Our family of designers and craftspeople are seasoned professionals who have made their careers with us. The combination of size and skill means what we can do for you is unsurpassed. Quite simply, if we can’t do it, nobody can.
Funeral
Keefe Funeral Home
Five Higginson Ave, Lincoln, RI 02865, (401)7254253, www.thekeefefuneralhome.com, Our family has served all faiths in Rhode Island for over 50 years. Our staff is here to guide you in arranging a personalized and meaningful funeral or cremation service to honor your loved one. In addition to assisting you with funeral and cremation services we provide prearranging services and assistance in selecting a granite, bronze, or marble monument.
401-421-6196 | 27 Dryden Lane, Providence RI
www.providencepictureframe.com
Woodlawn Funeral Homes, Inc.
600 Pontiace Ave. Cranston, RI, (401) 421-0289, www.WoodLawnGattone.com. “Independently” family owned and operated since 1888. Personalized Assistance with Pre-Need Counseling. Four generations of Dignified Service for over 100 years.
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Five Higginson Ave, Lincoln, RI 02865 • 401-725-4253 www.thekeefefuneralhome.com
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Insurance Adjuster
Insurance Adjuster
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Warren M. Jewer, AIC, AINS, AIS, SPPA Public Insurance Adjuster
23 Annex Drive, South Attleboro, MA 02703; P: (508)399-1220, M:(401)265-0757; Website: www. WarrenJewer.com Over 20 years’ experience handling homeowner & commercial property damage claims due to: Fire, Flood, Hail, Hurricanes, Ice Dams, Lightning, Loss of Use/Income, Mold, Smoke, Wind, Water & others. Put the power of experience to work for you & maximize your claim settlement. Proudly serving my fellow LGBT community throughout MA & RI. Free initial consultation & coverage review. MA Lic.#1918224, RI Lic.#1049677.
Jewelry
Legal
Landscaping
Plainfield Landscaping Co., Inc.
(401) 946-5090. Spring & fall cleanups, tree & shrub planting, sod & seed work, lawns cut, mulch, grub & deer tick control, fully insured. Arborist license #555. Commercial Applicators license #2637. Payloader/ Backhoe license #4332.
Legal
Stephen J. Dennis, Esq.
127 Dorrance St., 3rd Fl., Ste. 7A, Providence, RI 02903 401-868-4097 or 877-633-9127, www. stephenjdennis.com. Injured at work? Learn the three major tricks played on injured workers. Call for your free book on Workers’ Compensation. Call for your free Workers’ Compensation evaluation today!
Place Jewellers
Located in Historic Apponaug Village 3228 Post Road Warwick, RI 02886, (401) 738-0511 www.placejewellers.com At Place Jewellers, we pride ourselves on a reputation for excellence as a full-service jeweler. Founded in 1992, we quickly established our own special brand of one-on-one personalized service. The result is a thriving, hands-on jewelry operation that has secured us an important niche as expert buyers, sellers and appraisers of estate and antique jewelry – with a strong emphasis on buying. In addition, we are proud to offer an extensive selection of fine jewelry for any special occasion.
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Limousines/Car Service
Movers
Limousine / Car Service
MovERS
417 Smithfield Ave., Providence, RI (401)231-2228, (877)231-2228, www.corporatetransportationofrhodeisland.com, We serve all your ground transportation needs, and we're available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. Feel free to call our friendly reservation staff and arrange transportation in one of our spotless vehicles. Our vehicles are clean and safely driven by professional, courteous uniformed drivers. Stretch limousines are also available. You can rely on us for the best corporate transportation, local and long distance service, and high-quality pickup service for all major destinations, hotels, motels, inns, schools, and corporate functions.
Serving: RI, MA & CT, (855) 436-8799, email: Info@ GentryMoving.com, GentryMoving.com. Whether moving an apartment, condo, home or businesswithin or between Rhode Island, Massachusetts or Connecticut… Gentry Moving & Office Installation can support Residents and Businesses On-The-Move. As highly trained and courteous movers, each crew member fully understands that they, as a team, are moving more than your belongings …they are moving your home! When preparing to make a move of any size, it is important to have an action plan in hand. Each move is assigned a “Management Team” that will help the customer effectively budget and logistically coordinate all aspects of the move. Most importantly, they will follow up with the customer to make sure that they are completely satisfied with The Gentry Moving Experience.
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LIQUOR
Joyal’s Liquors
90 West Warwick Ave. (Rte. 117), W. Warwick 02893. (401) 822-0536, www.JoyalsLiquors.com. We carry over 100 bourbons, 125 boutique rums, 165 tequilas, and more than 1000 premium cigars. We have the largest selection of Irish whiskey in New England. Temperature-Controlled wine storage. Best wine selection in central Rhode Island. 350 single malt scotches.
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Joyal’s Liquors 100 Bourbons 350 Single Malt Scotches 125 Boutique Rums 165 Tequilas 1000 Premium Cigars Largest selection of Irish Whiskey in New England Temperature-Controlled wine storage. Best wine selection in central Rhode Island.
www.JoyalsLiquors.com 90 West Warwick Ave. (Rte. 117) • W. Warwick, RI 02893 (401) 822-0536
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Movers Movers
Gentry Moving & Storage
Supporting Your Every Move
Serving RI, MA, & CT
Your “GO TO” Movers 855.436.8799 • GentryMoving.com • info@GentryMoving.com
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Dad & Mom Your Office
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Pet Boarding
Pet Boarding
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Pet Supplies/Stores
Delmyra Kennels
191 Ten Rod Rd. (Rte. 102), PO Box 74, Exeter, RI 02822 (401) 294-3247, www.delmyra.com. The Delmyra boarding, grooming, and training facility has provided luxury pet care since 1958 for cats and dogs. A state-of-the-art ultra-modern facility with full security and in-floor radiant heat and air conditioning. “Your Pet’s second home.” (Individual suites) Hours: Mon.-Tues. & Thurs.-Sat. 9-50pm, Office closed Sun., Wed., & Holidays.
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Rumford Pet Center
East Providence, Warwick, and Smithfield, Rumford Pet Express, 40 Cumberland Plaza, #D, North Attleboro, MA (508) 399-5050, www.rumfordpetcenter.com. We offer a wide selection of all your pet needs. Birds, small animals, reptiles, and over 10,000 products! As well as marine, tropical fish, and waterscaping services, grooming services, and puppy training. We also have the largest selection of holistic and natural pet foods in all of New England.
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Roofing/Siding
Private Schools See Schools (Private/Independant)
B&R Fournier Construction INC.
(401)726-2908, (508)399-6924, www.bandrfournier. net. We specialize in Providence residential & commercial roofing, vinyl siding, rubber roofing, replacement windows and exterior home improvements.
Pride Event
Rhode Island PRide
Saturday June 20th, 2015, Saturday June 18th, 2016 PO Box 1082 Providence, RI 02901 (401) 467-2130, www.prideri.com. Vendor info and Travel Packages available. Don’t miss one of the best pride events in the US, with an afternoon rally, entertainment, food, booths along with the spectacular night illuminated parade.
Real Estate
FRED RICHENDERFER, Realtor, ABR RE/MAX RIVER’S EDGE
8 Dover Ave.East Providence, RI 02914, (401)7870567 E-mail: FredR4U@aol.com, www.FredR4U. com Contact me to begin your home buying/selling experience. Specializing in residential real estate including single-family homes, condominiums, lofts and multi-family properties in the beautiful Ocean State. I take the time to explain the entire process, from start to closing, replacing stress with a clear focus...and making it fun. Licensed in Rhode Island & Massachusetts.
Restaurant
CAV Restaurant
14 Imperial Place, Providence, RI, (401) 751-9164, www.cavrestaurant.com. N.Y. Times’ choice ‘as one of the five best restaurants in Providence,’ CAV is located in a unique historic loft dripping with crystal chandeliers, surrounded by colorful kilims, and art from Asia and Africa, all for sale. Contemporary American cuisine in an incredible setting, written up in major international magazines, sure to be a unique experience in every way.
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Schools
Schools (independent/Private) The wheeler school
216 Hope St., Providence, RI, (401) 421 8100, www.wheelerschool.org. Founded in 1889, Wheeler is a co-educational, independent day school located in the heart of Providence’s historic and dynamic College Hill neighborhood, adjacent to Brown University and the Rhode Island School of Design. Our student body consists of 820 students in grades nursery through 12, taught by just over one hundred dedicated faculty. Wheeler is best known for its extraordinary academic curriculum, breadth and creativity of co-curricular offerings, its cohesive community, and the dynamic, lab-school-like focus on innovation and creativity of its programs. The Hamilton School at Wheeler, to take just one example, is a small “school-withinthe-school” for bright students with language-based learning differences. (see our display ad under private schools).
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Tattoo Removal
Tattoo Removal
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Vintage Clothing
vintage clothing
TattooMedics, Inc.
226 Atwells Avenue, Providence, RI 02903, (401) 217-0077, www.tattoomedics.com LASER TATTOO REMOVAL AND REDUCTION Whether you’ve got an old tattoo you just want gone, or you and your artist are looking for the perfect cover-up, Dr. Richard Rosol and his state-of-the-art PicoSure laser can get you there! At TattooMedics, Dr. Rosol performs every procedure himself for your comfort, safety, and peace of mind. Call to schedule your free consultation now!
Veterinarians
Povar Animal Hospital
15 First St., E. Providence, RI 02914 (401) 434-0106. We are a full service AAHA certified animal hospital. We offer boarding, grooming and a great selection of pet supplies. Office hours available days, evenings and weekends by appointment.
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New Bedford Antiques at Wamsutta Place
61 Wamsutta St. New Bedford, MA, (508)991-8700, www.newbedfordantiquescenter.com, New Bedford Antiques at Wamsutta Place houses an astounding array of goods and shops on two floors of a brick mill building. The ground level contains the furniture gallery and the new home of the New Bedford Museum of Glass. Upper level houses over 100 individual antique dealers and several unique shops including So Very Vintage, 1000 s.f. of amazing vintage & contemporary fashions & accessories, Book Ends & Odds, a library-like space filled with books, book-ends and ephemera. Jumble & Clutter has filled two large rooms with “vintage, retro and classic” home goods.
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