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Editorial Now is the Time to “Man Up” In the wake of the Gallison fiasco, we watched with interest, the final days of the 2016 session. Amidst the meltdown of our Speaker earlier in the session as he blasted the Journal and the mostly meaningless charade that was the “testimony” over the legislative grants, we can’t help but notice the irony of this sad situation. Gallison’s potential fraudulent organization was ironically called “Man Up.” Wouldn’t it be refreshing if Speaker Mattiello actually manned up himself and finally addressed the issues that undermine whatever confidence and trust residents still have in our elected officials?

There are three obvious fixes demanding to be implemented. The first is the line item veto, which would restore at least a modicum of sanity to the budgetary process. It would allow us to join the 44 other states that have implemented this common sense approach to cutting waste and potential malfeasance. The Speaker took a pass. Then there was the equally obvious common sense decision to restore power to the ethics commission that would allow at least some control over the most egregious of the behavior that continues to make our state the pariah of good government around

the country. Here the Speaker did the right thing. And finally, we are still awaiting as we go to press the actual details of how our legislative leaders will acknowledge the changes they have promised to end the manipulations that have made the our legislative grant making so disingenuous. The current budget throws us all some crumbs – reduced beach fees, no major tax increases – but wouldn’t it be far better to be known as the first legislative leader who actually did man up and in one session restore a state’s confidence that sometimes our leaders listen to us and do the right thing?

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To the Editors Thirty years ago, the City experimented with parking meters on Thayer Street and it was a disaster so they were removed. “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it,” so now they’re back. Since the parking pay stations were installed on Thayer Street, business is dramatically down and vacancies are as high as they have every been as evidenced by all the empty storefronts, Vacant storefronts. mean the City loses tangible taxes, lowers assessments and therefore lowers desperately needed tax revenue. Parking meters are a tax on local businesses. But it is a tax paid by customers just for the right to spend their money shopping, dining or being entertained. The minimum credit card fee is $2.50 so stopping for one small item has a huge surcharge! The public has decided to shop elsewhere. The company that is managing the meters, not the City, is making the most profit. To their credit, the Hope Street and

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Wickenden Street Merchants fought off parking meters after witnessing how much damage they have done to Thayer Street. As residents, business owners and landlords, we all have a stake in the financial viability of the City of Providence. But killing the proverbial goose that lays the golden eggs is not the answer. Let’s generate tax revenue by supporting businesses’ growth not strangling them. I invite you to join the over 3,000 people who have already signed the petition at www.AvonCinema.com to get the meters and parking pay stations removed from the Thayer Street commercial district. And call Mayor Jorge Elorza’s office at 421-2489 and tell them it’s time for the meters to go, voice your opinion and email Mayor@ProvidenceRI.gov and BSmiley@ ProvidenceRI.gov to let them know that meters are bad for Thayer Street and bad for Providence. Kenneth Dulgarian and Richard Dulgarian Owners, Avon Cinema

Dear East Side Monthly Editors, As I follow the debate about parking meters on the East Side, I’m dismayed to see the bigger picture getting ignored. Why should you not have to pay a little money to store a huge, two-ton personal belonging (AKA your car) in our public streets? People want to be able to park, for free, right in front of the shop they’re going to – and if you offer them anything less, they threaten to take their business to the mall or Target. That’s not cool. What if instead, we got our priorities straight and made a commitment to patronize our small businesses, because it’s the right thing to do and because we care about our community? Even if it meant paying a meter, parking a few blocks away, or – gasp! – taking the bus? I feel for the small business owners that are struggling, but make no mistake – it’s not the parking meters that are hurting them, it’s the prevailing attitude that the seas should part for our automobiles. Jess Dolan, East Side resident and small business customer

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Art on the Wild Side Creature Conserve presents a new perspective on wildlife trading

Illustration Courtesy of (Top) Creature Conserve / Emily Poole; Photo Courtesy of The Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island

By Tony Pacitti

From July 14 through August 7, RISD’s ISB Gallery will be hosting Wildlife: Trading and Conservation, an exhibit that blurs the lines between science and art. Co-sponsored by Creature Conserve, a non-profit started by RISD professor and wildlife veterinarian Lucy Spelman, the exhibit features the work of artists who have been paired with scientific experts to shine a light on the issue of wildlife trade. The artists will be focusing on one of 15 animals, including the African grey parrot, chimpanzees, Asian elephants, pangolins and sharks. Spelman was the initial point of contact for the artists, sharing with them her own personal and professional experiences with the animal they selected. After the discussions with Spelman, the artists were paired with experts on their chosen animal with whom they then delved into the problem of wildlife trade and began to explore possible solutions.

“Teaching at RISD, I have learned this approach works well,” Spelman says. “I have found that what they make is more powerful and emotionally charged when the assignment is more open-ended, and when they have time to dig into the science on their own terms.” More than 30 artists are participating in the exhibit, including current RISD students, recent graduates and alumni. Accepted pieces will be from disciplines as varied as their subjects, including painting, sculpture, animation, even textiles. This variety will speak not just to the individuality of the artist, but to the ways in which these animals, though faced with the same problem, are suffering in unique ways. “Artists have always been interpreters of our time; their messages reach us emotionally and subconsciously, as well as intellectually. Together, art and science reach a wider

RISD grad Emily Poole, Illustration 2016, studied the red and green macaw for Wildlife: Trading and Conservative

audience with a more inclusive message,” says Spelman. “I started Creature Conserve to provide ways for artists and scientists to work together

for the sake of all animals, including the human ones.” 55 Canal Walk, Providence. www.CreatureConserve. com

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Big changes are coming to the Dwares Jewish Community Center By Kim Stowell Change is good.

The Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island’s Dwares JCC is undergoing some big changes, including updated locker rooms and a new elevator, new floors and rugs and a renovated lobby. Energy efficient lighting fixtures have been installed. The pool has been emptied, cleaned, repainted and the filtration system has been replaced. Coming up, the locker rooms will be updated, including new showers, sinks and countertops. The project is the result of a large gift from philanthropists Donald and Bonnie Dwares, who had a vision. According to Chief Operating Officer Dan Hamel, the Dwares’ “wanted to create more opportunities for community.” Where the building had once been somewhat compartmentalized, the new lobby will make any destination

within the facility accessible from any entrance. “It creates more chances for people to interact,” Hamel said, “with the main lobby as a central hub.” Contractor D. F. Pray has made every effort to minimize disruption, especially for the little ones in the David C. Isenberg Family Early Childhood Center. They hosted a construction fun day in the playground, where children could build structures from cardboard boxes (using shaving cream as mortar), and they always make an effort to keep the noise down during the children’s naptime. Calling itself “part grantmaker, part fundraiser, part think tank, part gathering place, part provider of essential services,” the Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island welcomes all ages, faiths and backgrounds. With programs and

An artist’s rendering of the JCC renovations

services for children, teens, young adults, families and seniors, it is full of life. And once these changes are complete, you will find a brighter, cleaner,

more energy efficient facility, with an even greater sense of community. 401 Elmwood Avenue, Providence. 421-4111, www.JewishAllianceRI.org

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Hands On History The Lippitt Labs explore life in the 19th century By Tony Pacitti expanded upon in later years. Other stations were dedicated to penmanship, where guests were invited to try writing on slates or with fountain pens, and drawing. At each station, a member of the Lippitt House staff was on hand to explain the activities as well as provide historical context, mostly through the lens of the Lippitt children. Throughout the rest of the year, Lippitt Labs will explore new themes including design, schooling and politics, each with a carefully curated lineup of activities and lessons. This month’s lab (July 16) will examine the lives of 19th century women and children. Activities will look at the types of games and toys that entertained children of the time – including a zoetrope on loan from the Rhode Island Museum of Science and

A family practices writing on slates during an education-themed Lippitt Lab

Art – and a young woman’s experiences with finishing school. You’ll even get a lesson in etiquette at afternoon tea

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Engineering Innovation Construction on Brown’s new Engineering building is well underway By Charles Woolsey

Construction is underway at 345 Brook Street, where Brown University’s new School of Engineering building is reaching skyward, one beam at a time. On May 25, a crowd of Brown students, faculty, nearby residents and government officials, including Mayor Jorge Elorza, gathered for a “topping off” ceremony that featured remarks by the mayor and by Brown officials before workers raised a steel beam signed by members of the Brown community. Construction on the three-story, 80,000 square foot building started in November 2015 and is slated to finish in January, 2018. The 88 million dollar project, designed by Philidelphiabased architecture firm KieranTimerlake, is expected to feature 22 new research labs, including top of the line “cleanroom” laboratory facilities for nanoscale and biomedical engineering, areas that are expected to grow in the next few decades. In addition, the

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building and surrounding site’s architecture will include energy saving vertical fins and trees which will provide shade in the warmer months and allow sunlight in during the cooler months, furthering Brown’s commitment to an environmentally friendly campus. The construction itself is utilizing cutting edge systems planning, called integrated project delivery, a construction system that pushes Brown, KieranTimerlake and Shawmut construction firm to work more closely. “It will create a culture of collaboration and innovation,” says Larry Larson, Brown’s Dean of Engineering. “It’s a model for the nation in the years ahead.” It’s a system that has never been used at Brown, or for a building of this type. The new building will be replacing outof-date facilities that are struggling to keep up with the increasingly demanding needs of the school’s projects. In the interim, the school has moved into

A beam signed by members of the Brown community was placed on the new Engineering building on May 25

the recently finished Applied Mathematics building until the new Engineering building is operational. For the Brown School of Engineering and the

surrounding neighborhood, the building should be an exciting addition to the growing collection of cutting edge facilities on the East Side.

Photography Credit (Top) by Tony Pacitti; Photo Courtesy (Bottom) of Regan Communications Group

Every third Saturday of the month, the Lippitt House Museum transforms into Lippitt Labs. Focusing on a specific theme, the Lippitt Labs offer an opportunity to get a hands on impression of what life would have been like for the residents of the mansion in the 19th century. The series began in May with an examination of education, and through different activity stations demonstrated how schooling was approached. One of the first stations demonstrated the educational concepts and exercises devised by Friedrich Froebel for the very first kindergarten. These exercises, which included games using blocks and folding paper, were designed to engage young children very early on with rudimentary understanding of concepts that would be

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Call Ted Bourque Today! Water, Water Everywhere, But… One of the next big issues in Providence is likely to face will probably involve water. We’ve all watched over the past few weeks as the Providence Water Board tears up our roads to improve feeder lines to our houses. In the wake of Flint, Michigan and its dangerously high lead levels – coupled with the fact the Providence, while still safe, has been placed on a watch list that has some environmentalists concerned – the problem apparently is not the water itself, which comes from the nearby pristine Scituate Reservoir, or even the incoming pipes that have been relined and brings it into our houses. The concern seems to be on the old pipes that actually handle the water during the last few feet of its journey. Stay tuned for what could be a potentially disruptive conversation as the Providence Water Board makes its annual report on the safety and quality of its product on July 1.

Why the Providence Budget Wasn’t a Slam Dunk Everyone was amused, but not surprised, at the last minute head-tohead confrontation over this year’s budget between Mayor Elorza and the City Council. With cash flow tight in the city, the mayor and his staff are anxious to get the new tax bills out as quickly as possible in June. The City Council took issue with what they felt was a cavalier attitude towards the process. Finally the state had to twist the arms of both to keep the process from stalling out. Leave it to Dan McGowan at Channel 12 to write a humorous, but quite informative piece on why things had deteriorated, using clever basketball metaphors to make it clearer for anyone not on top of the arcane ways of Providence politics. Look for his article, “Here’s What Happened with Providence’s Budget Last Week and Why It Matters” over at www.WPRI.com. It’s a fun read.

Brown Summer Building Program As is usually the case, Brown will be jamming as much of its building

schedule into the summer months as they can. In particular, the engineering school project on lower Thayer is well underway. In addition, the school is planning to knock down a bunch of historic houses on upper Thayer and begin construction of a new parking area that will serve both the school and Thayer Street shoppers. Occasionally there are some traffic issues but Brown has set up a network to keep nearby residents informed. Katie Silberberg is Brown’s community liaison and can be reached at 8633717. She can put you on Brown’s information tree for all things construction related to insure you are informed on the latest updates. For specifics on the many projects, she suggests you start by accessing Community@Brown.edu. Meanwhile, good to see one of our few growth industries still chugging away.

Summer is Here, For Better or Verse One of the writers I enjoyed in the old Journal, was Felicia Nimue Ackerman who often wrote amusing doggerels, wonderful word plays and generally took delight in her love of the written word. With the arrival of the new owners, Felicia reached out to us and asked if we were interested in her poems. So we decided to give it try. There will be a random quality to the inclusion of her poems, but first we’d love to get your feedback to see if you enjoy her witty lightheartedness as much as we do. Felicia lives on the East Side, teaches philosophy at Brown and, she reports, has an absolutely marvelous orange cat. As we all struggle to get ourselves beach ready, here’s her take on an alternative view: The Fat Ladies Sing We revel in our candy bars And cookies, cake and pie. That vegetables taste wonderful Is one humongous lie.

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Summit Neighborhood Association Mayor Elorza Urges Long-Range Plan Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza brought his campaign for long-range fiscal planning to Summit May 16. Speaking to about 20 members and guests at the regular monthly meeting of SNA’s board of directors at Summit Commons, 99 Hillside Avenue, Mayor Jorge Elorza said, “I am truly committed to getting our house in order.” Elorza said the city is facing a longterm challenge of a structural deficit where expenses are growing faster than revenue because of unsustainable past commitments. He cited compounding cost-of-living adjustments made by previous administrations that did not make the required payments to retirement funds for decades. “Current employees are not the problem,” the mayor said. The City has hired outside consultants, he said, to provide an extensive list of options to resolve the problem, but bankruptcy is not one of them. “Technically, you have to be insolvent, so we may not qualify” under state and federal law, Elorza explained, and “Providence has a lot to work with.” Responding to a question about selling the city water supply system, Elorza said privatizing it was not an option but “regionalizing” it on the model of the Narragansett Bay Commission was, but would have to be a “very complicated” process. The mayor said the “basket of recommendations” offered by the consultants include: long-term planning, creating a capital budget and investing in infrastructure, making taxes and fees more competitive and addressing unsustainable legacy costs. He said the city needed to rebalance its relationship with its nonprofits by seeking payments in lieu of taxes at parity with a standard rate of valuation. He also said that “we need a grand bargain with union leaders and retirees” for a one-time lump-sum payment to make sure pensions are there when needed. The mayor said more details are contained in his current budget proposal, which may be examined online at OpenBudget.ProvidenceRI.gov. Elorza declared that “we have a tremendous crisis but also a remarkable opportunity” to solve the city’s

financial problems, but “once we face this challenge, I truly, truly believe Providence will be among the next great cities.” Water Comes to Community Gardens Plumbing for irrigating the vegetables and other growing things in the Summit Community Gardens has finally been installed. Crews from Providence Water and R.P. Iannuccillo & Sons Construction, of Providence, a private contractor, dug a trench in Summit Avenue in late May to attach a line into the north end of the tot lot playground. Then they installed a safety-control valve with a metal covering box along the line that terminates in a below-ground spigot. When the plots are laid out and built with the appropriate fencing installed, water will be available to the gardeners. The committee supervising the development of the gardens says construction of the needed facilities will begin as soon as possible. Observatory Neighborhood Association This new community group discussed several local issues at its meeting on June 2 at Rochambeau Library on Hope Street. One of the most extensive conversations concerned experiences with appeals to the recent property revaluations. Several residents complained that they had not heard back from the City or the company doing the assessing. Another concern was the apparent closing of the police substation on Camp Street and the resulting relocation of local responsibility to the Brook Street substation. Residents were also urged to call the city’s 311 number to report water leakage from various street valves. ONA organizer Ruth Breindel said she would follow up on these issues and report back to the members by email or another meeting. Residents Invited to Directors Meetings The SNA board of directors meets at 7pm on the third Monday of every month in the cafeteria of Summit Commons, 99 Hillside Avenue. The sessions are open and neighborhood residents are encouraged to attend. Minutes of all board meetings are posted on the SNA website at www.SNA.Providence.RI.us under “Meetings and Agendas.” Summit Neighborhood Association, PO Box 41092, Providence RI 02940. 489-7078, www.SNA.Providence.RI.us, SNA@SNA. Providence.RI.us. –Kerry Kohring

FASRI students taking samples in Hockey Pond

Blackstone Parks Conservancy Doubling Down on the Future The Blackstone Parks Conservancy (BPC) kicked into gear in May with two new beginnings, one for Hockey Pond, another for Boulevard trees. Both involved creating baselines for evaluating ecological health. It’s an exciting step because building reliable scientific records that are easy to access and update will help the Conservancy, which is short on volunteers, to better protect the two parks entrusted to its care. Spreading Mulch and Gathering Data Volunteer coordinators Carrie Drake and Elena Riverstone harnessed youth power from East Providence Day School, Wheeler and Moses Brown to shovels and wheelbarrows this spring to fix water bars and spread large piles of woodchips to slow stormwater runoff. Without them, the ground would be bare. Carrie and April Alix also worked with teachers and students at the French American School in Rhode Island (FASRI) to take and record water samples from Hockey Pond. As a result, students next year can refer to this baseline and add to it. Follow-up on the Boathouse Trail A key part of any major Conservancy project is following up to see what worked and what didn’t. BPC volunteer Margaret Brookner, who helped manage the extensive planting beside the Boathouse Trail last year, and Steve Ricci, the new Field Director of Groundwork Providence, examined the shrubs to figure out which ones needed to be replaced.

They found a number of viburnum and blueberry bushes that had been devoured by winter moth caterpillars. Some bushes had been damaged beyond recognition, and a few had vanished altogether. Fortunately, however, the great majority of plants had survived and flourished. The next step will be to pick replacement plants and figure out how to pay for them. For the past two years, Groundwork’s careful watering during dry spells has been key to the survival of new plantings in the woods, and may be in 2016 as well. All of this work is funded by your donations and managed by the BPC. Going After Winter Moth Caterpillars Also in May the BPC began its first experiment to discover if winter moths on the Boulevard can be controlled. Volunteers blocked off the path between Upton and Mount Avenues so that professionals could spray a bacterium, BtK, on the trees. BtK is considered harmless to all but its intended target, the prolific winter moth caterpillar. New volunteer Amy Zinnser earned her stripes at five o’clock one morning along with Park Committee Chair Carrie Drake by showing up at opposite ends of the blocked off section to intercept runners and ask them to detour around the spraying. While one or two asked, “Why?” and another worried about getting lost, many seemed to be in some sort of trance. If they hadn’t been rerouted they might well have passed right by the warning signs and run through the 40-foot-high spray. What a difference a few volunteers can make! In addition to Amy, an executive at CVS who has taken over as recording secretary from long-serving Carrie Drake,

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the Conservancy recently welcomed local entrepreneur Erik Wernevi to its board. And Geologist Peter Saccocia has signed on to help with outdoor projects. Peter says he thought the BPC must be a huge organization and had no idea how few volunteers it relies on. Events RI Philharmonic Jazz on River Road – July 7. Boulevard concert dates – July 13 and 17; August 10 and 24 Healthy Urban Green Space for All! Kindly send your Eastside Marketplace receipts to the address below. Blackstone Parks Conservancy, P.O. Box 603141, Providence, RI 02906. 270-3014, www.BlackstoneParksConservancy.org, janeannpeterson@gmail. com. –Jane Peterson

College Hill Neighborhood Association Summer Schedule Begins at Brown As it does every Memorial Day Weekend, the College Hill community sparkled as a backdrop for the graduating students as they marched through the Van Wickle Gates and down College Hill as part of Brown’s 248th graduation ceremony. Many residents were able to participate in the open free classroom lecture sessions as well as the campus dance in what is arguably the best commencement program in the country (okay we’re homers but it is a wonderful tradition that we’re lucky to be part of). Meanwhile Brown is busy with its many summer building projects. The two biggest are the ongoing work at the new engineering on lower Thayer Street school which continues apace as well as the tear down of nine historic houses on the upper part of Thayer to create a temporary parking area. Residents are encouraged to access Brown at its construction schedule site to learn of updates or to express concerns. Negotiations continue with Insomnia, a national cookie and drinks chain that is hoping to take over a Brown building at 307 Thayer Street. While the project seems like a great match for the school, CHNA remains opposed to the store’s plans to remain open until 3am and hopes a compromise can be found to serve both the store and the nearby residents with-

out setting a 3am precedent for our residential area. In addition, a group of residents representing several parts of the East Side came before the Board to express concern about the many apartment buildings that have recently been purchased by real estate developer Walter Bronhard. They are upset with the number of apartments being packed into the historic buildings as well as the quality of the external upkeep of the buildings. The group promises to appear at the next meeting with more documentation as it tries to get help from the City and, in particular, Jason Martin, the Preservation pPlanner for the Providence Historic District Commission. Stay tuned. News From Thayer Street Thayer Street kicks off its third year of “Bicycle Benefits,” sponsored by the Thayer Street District Management Authority (TSDMA). The following 21 Thayer Street Merchants are participating with special offers and discounts when shown a Bicycle Benefit sticker on a helmet: Pie in the Sky, Spectrum-India, Berk’s Shoes and Clothing, What Cheer Records + Vintage, Sneaker Junkies, Froyoworld, Ben & Jerry’s, Blue State Coffee (both locations), Subway, La Creperie, East Side Pockets, Paragon Viva, English Cellar Alehouse, Growlers Wing Bar, Kabob and Curry, Andreas Restaurant, Kartabar, Flatbread Company, The Barbershop and Allegra Print and Imaging. To view the listing of Thayer Street Bicycle Benefit specials go to www. ThayerStreetDistrict.com. Stickers are free and available at Pie in the Sky, What Cheer Records + Vintage, 257 Thayer Street Leasing Office and Legend Bicycle (on Brook Street.). Save the date: September 25 for the Third Annual Thayer Street Fall Art Festival with Festival Fete. Stay tuned for more details to come soon. And Finally, Join Us We always end our column with the request that you join your neighbors and become part of the CHNA. It’s fun. It’s inexpensive. It keeps you abreast of neighborhood news. And most important, it helps support all our efforts to maintain the quality of life in the community we’re all proud to call home. College Hill Neighborhood Association, P.O. Box 2442, Providence, RI 02906. 633-5230, www.CollegeHillNA.com, chna@collegehillna.com. –Barry Fain

Waterman Street Dog Park Waiting on the City for Opening Date The Waterman Street Dog Park is still waiting on approval from the City for a final date, but opening day approaches. After several successful community workdays, the park is coming together, and it should be open soon. Before it opens, the City of Providence needs to complete some minor infrastructure improvements to protect pedestrian (and dog) safety, but once the City has finished, the park should be ready to open. After the park opens, the Dog Park Association will continue to work on building amenities for the park and helping create an even more welcoming space. If you’re interested in helping complete the park, the Dog Park Association meets the second Tuesday of every month. New folks are always welcome! Waterman Street Dog Park Association, 19 Luzon Avenue, Providence, RI 02906. WatermanStDogPark@gmail.com, www. WatermanStDogPark.org. –Sam Bell

Wayland Square Monthly Meetings Wednesdays, June 22 and July 27, from 7-8:45pm, Books on the Square, 471 Angell Street at Elmgrove Avenue, next to CVS. Free and open to all. The author of this column will probably have to leave the Wayland Square neighborhood as this issue appears (and 55 years after his family first moved to Irving Avenue). Who else, later this year, will continue to organize our meetings and write this column is not yet clear. Commercial Notes Tropical Smoothie Café, between Washington Trust and Massage Envy on the Waterman side of the former United Way building at Wayland & Waterman, opened in May. Besides fruit drinks and salads, the health-oriented menu offers light lunch and breakfast sandwiches, strongly oriented towards vegetables, chicken and turkey. A block away, on Wayland and Medway, Pasta Beach, an Italian-American restaurant already established in Boston and Newport, was scheduled to open in mid-June, after the deadline for this column. The plywood hoardings have been removed from the building on the opposite side of Medway that used to house

four businesses before a sprinkler flood in 2014 (Butterfield, Wendy Brown, Reliable Gold and the Providence Walking Company). There have been rumors that a furniture or home furnishings chain might fill the whole space. More Information Check our Yahoo! Group’s public message board (below) to stay abreast of current local events and issues. Or join the group to receive regular announcements by email, including select notices of neighborhood meetings, civic affairs and cultural events. Groups.Yahoo.com/ Group/WaylandSquare –David Kolsky

Fox Point Neighborhood Association Events this Month FPNA Board Meeting, 7pm, Monday, July 11 at the Vartan Gregorian Bath House Community Room, 455 Wickenden Street. Public welcome. FPNA Hosts Planning Event Participants at FPNA’s April 18 Membership Meeting were fortunate to share in a substantive exchange of ideas with the Department of Planning & Development, who are updating a Ten Year Neighborhood Plan for Fox Point. Guests included Providence Department of Planning & Development Director Bonnie Nickerson and Principal Planner for Fox Point Chris Ise; Councilman Seth Yurdin, Rep. Chris Blazejewski, Senator Gayle Goldin, I-195 ReDevelopment Commission Executive Director Peter McNally and Assistant Project Manager Amber Ilcisko. Kicking off the event was a presentation by Olin Thompson and Sharon Steele of Building Bridges, an advocacy group for Providence’s future pedestrian bridge and riverfront parks. The group’s first event, called “The Launch,” was successfully held during the Memorial Day weekend under a tent with live music and refreshments at the future west side park’s site. FPNA’s Board of Directors compiled this list of requests and positions that emerged from a sharing of ideas all around the table. The agenda was planned to have four sections, but the first three were so filled with possibilities that the fourth topic was never reached. Below are the questions posed and resulting ideas about the three distinct elements of Fox Point –

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Support Department of Transportation’s efforts to develop an active ferry system with food service and event space at the former Shooters location, currently owned by the Department of Environment. Open existing parking lots under the I-195 interstate at South Water Street, adjacent to Hurricane barrier to support parking at the ferry location. Remove power lines over the waterfront that mar the view, severely detracting from a waterfront possessing clear tourism development possibilities. Commit to a lighting maintenance plan that would correct a severely under-lit India Point Park and Pedestrian Bridge. This unsafe situation should already have been addressed before the end of June, when this article will appear. Replace traditional, 360-degree light bulbs with the down-lighting options that were promised to Friends of India Point Park. In new lighting situations, select down-lighting structures that do not interfere with nighttime views or create area light pollution. Support the transformation of the I195W Exit at Gano Street from an unkempt area into a more welcoming gateway into Providence. This eastern gateway is at the convergence of the interstate system, the Washington Bridge Linear Park, a pleasure boat launch, two major bikeway systems, the Providence Waterfront and now a working ferry system. Currently, we have wetlands at this location that are “protected” by an eight-foot, chain-link fence. Permanently locked, this fence mainly protects the wetlands from any maintenance. Originally planted with numerous conifers, which have reached maturity, this fence has allowed trash-trees to take over to provide an unattainable view of the numerous evergreens and wetlands. Take down the fence and provide routine maintenance. Develop a landscaping plan for lower Gano Street, south of Gano Park, to

transform it into an extension of eastern gateway. Encourage the new roadway to include plans for a safe Bike Way lane. Encourage the construction of the proposed India Point Park parking lot, which is to be installed on each side of a new stretch of Gano Street that would run under the central span of the Washington Bridge. RIDOT presented a new traffic plan to FPNA in 2012 that also would remedy the awkwardness of that India-Gano intersection. This newly constructed roadway span would add an additional lane for turning onto the I-195 West Entranceway and run parallel with the Blackstone Bikeway. FPNA has whole-heartedly supported the CityWalk concept at meetings and through publicity, The CityWalk plan was recently awarded a $1.8 million grant to develop twelve major initiatives along its route. FPNA promotes development of CityWalk, which begins on the east with the destinations of India Point Park, Fox Point Greenway, Wickenden Shopping Area and the Providence River Pedestrian Bridge. Improve the connectivity of the Providence River Walk by devising some additional options for crossing Wickenden Street at the Point Street Bridge. Some waterfront advocates have suggested a “floating bridge-way walk” under the bridge to avoid the highly trafficked interstate connection. Remove privately erected chain-link fencing that blocks the River Walk, south of the bridge. This situation forces pedestrian residents and tourists to step off of the plank walkway and then negotiate parking lots before being allowed to continue along the river on a major CityWalk route alternative. Replace temporary fencing along the riverfront, beyond the plank walkway with safe, permanent and attractive fence barrier. Wickenden Street How can we improve this neighborhood asset and attraction for its commercial health and tourism, as well as for our new and existing neighborhoods? Alleviate the currently under-lit Wickenden Street shopping area with smallerscale lighting, which would be more effective than the traditional overhead 360-degree pole lights currently in place. The situation is worse during warmer times of the year because of the shade from street trees. The under-lighting of Wickenden Street is more severe on the eastern

side of Fox Point near the Vartan Gregorian Elementary School and the Boys & Girls Club at Ives Street. Smaller scale lighting options could include “gas-light” appearing fixtures similar to ones on Westminster Street or increased soffit lighting installed on storefronts. An example of a successful use of this down-lighting effect can be seen at the storefront occupied by Duck & Bunny. Conversion of about 15 street tree guards to ones that would include bench seating. The concept, called Conversation Trees, allows for the community-building seating to be spaced periodically along the length of Wickenden Street. A proposal is being developed in order to secure necessary funding, which is in the $15,000 range. The Planning Department suggested other “small scope” amenities to consider like some seating areas in Boston that include solar energy charging stations. I-195 Parcel Development How do the new residential and business areas best merge into Fox Point? Develop a user-friendlier I-195 Interstate access road system, which would better link Fox Point to the waterfront, especially restaurants and clubs on Bridge Street. FPNA vigorously fought the installation of the current Exit 20, in favor of an extension of Pike Street at South Water Street to St. Mary’s Church on Alves. The current system conflicts with Rhode Island’s Complete Streets Law that was passed in 2012, mandating equal access to all forms of transportation. Explore the possibility of subdividing large I-195 parcels to make more marketable for diverse developments. Support Building Bridges, an effort to heighten awareness of the I-195 Bridge and Parks through staging temporary uses for the parcels. Possible temporary uses include farmers markets, social and food truck events and possibly creation of soccer fields. Consider new ways to join upcoming developments, like the six story, mixeduse building at Pike Street with existing Fox Point. Currently, there is only one way to Wickenden Street, down Bridge or South Water streets. Alternate routes would ease congestion. Fox Point Neighborhood Association, P.O. Box 603177, Providence, RI 02906. 270-7121, www.fpna.net, fpna@cox.net. –John Rousseau

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On July 24 at 12:30pm, the air-conditioned Avon Cinema (260 Thayer Street, Providence. 421-0220, www.AvonCinema.com) screens an encore presentation of National Theatre Live’s The Audience. Helen Mirren stars as Queen Elizabeth II in this Tony Award-winning play about the British monarch’s private meetings with her Prime Ministers – Winston Churchill and Margaret Thatcher included. The broadcast style gives you a front row seat to the original West End stage production. Bows and curtsies are optional.

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When summer hits the East Side, it brings a kind of stillness. Birds chirp, lawn mowers buzz, ice cream trucks tinkle. But, with most of the college students away, the kids at camp and the neighbors on vacation, the streets are pretty quiet. Listen closer, though, and you will hear a hum of activity. The scene in your immediate area this season just happens to be hopping. From swinging concerts to exciting exhibitions, here are a few of the many swell things to do, right near you. So, skip the beach traffic and stick around town.

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Since moving to the site of the former Rue De L’Espoir from its native Bristol this May, Persimmon (99 Hope Street, Providence. 432-7422, www.PersimmonRI.com) puts a unique spin on American cuisine. On the other end of the street, opened just a few months prior, Wara Wara (776 Hope Street, Providence. 831-9272, www. WaraWaraRI.com) offers a traditional Japanese breakfast on weekends and delicious tapas, seafood and sake during the week.

Mainly focus on two of the four. Simply walk down College Hill to the Providence River to wonder at WaterFire (Full schedule available at www.WaterFire.org). In the more than 20 years since artist Barnaby Evans first lit his bonfires, WaterFire has become the city’s signature event. It burns brighter than ever this summer, with upcoming lightings including draws like illuminated fish sculptures, mounted to canoes and kayaks, weaving amid the braziers on July 9, and an educational performance by Festival Ballet on August 6.

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Concerts Under the Elms Society (RIHS) helps you start the weekend early with its Concerts Under the Elms, a seasonal series held Thursday nights on the lawn of the John Brown House Museum (52 Power Street, Providence. 331-8575 x133, www.RIHS.org). Bring a beach chair and tap your feet to local favorites like Duke Robillard (July 7), The Becky Chace Band (July 14), Neal & the Vipers (July 21), Pendragon (July 28) and the Reggie Centracchio Quintet (August 4). The outdoor shows

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Local libraries don’t close shop in the summer, so borrow some good reads for the hammock, porch swing and park. The Rochambeau branch (708 Hope Street, Providence. 2723780, www.ProvComLib.org) offers a bevy of activities as well, like the community poetry reading July 6 at 1pm. To hear more from authors directly, join radio host Robin Kall for the next, live installment of the Point Street Reading Series on July 21 from 7:30-9pm at Dueling Pianos (3 Davol Square, Providence. www.ReadingWithRobin.com).

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The Providence Flea Expect traditional food and music, arts and craft activities for kids, and educational tents to highlight Cape Verdean culture and heritage. Cape Verde itself achieved independence in 1975, and the RI community launched this festival the following year. Now, 40 years later, it’s the oldest of its kind in the country. Party ‘til dusk for a mere $2 admission fee.

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Find everything under the sun, and then some, at the Providence Flea (on the Providence River Greenway, across from 345 South Water Street, Providence. 484-7783, www. ProvidenceFlea.com). Open Sundays through September 11 from 10am-4pm, the outdoor, juried (i.e., not junky) market offers booth upon booth of crafts, antiques, collectibles and more. Food trucks provide sustenance, but if you do drop, don’t worry. The Flea’s view of the city skyline looks great from a horizontal position, too.

Now in it’s eighth summer, the Downtown Providence Park Conservancy’s Burnside Music Series and Beer Garden (Burnside Park, Providence. www.ProvParksConservancy. org/Visit/Music/) returns on July 7. With the perfect reason to cut out of work early every Thursday through September 8 from 4:30-7:30pm, catch Boo City out in the fresh air, fill up at a food truck and chill at the Trinity Brewhouse beer garden.

The Providence Art Club (11 Thomas Street, Providence. 331-1114, www.ProvidenceArtClub.org) presents a special exhibition called Outside/In through July 22 in its Maxwell Mays and Mary Castelnovo galleries. It features the works of

Celebrate Good Times

On July 10, the RI Cape Verdean Independence Day Festival kicks off at noon at India Point Park (India Street, Providence. 785-9450, www.RICapeVerdeanHeritage.org).

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Donato Beauchaine, Mary Brewster, Marjorie Hellman and Georgia Nassikas, the latter of whom uses wax from her own honeybee hives and damar crystals from fir trees to make her paintings. Concurrently, you can catch a members’ exhibition in the Dodge House gallery. The Art Club itself provides a charming backdrop, and its galleries are free and open to the public seven afternoons a week.

Jam Out

Clear your schedule August 13 to spend the day at the 7th Annual Waterfront Reggae Festival at India Point Park (India Street, Providence. 888-900-8640, www.NewportWaterfrontEvents.com/ Reggae-Festival). The late Bob Marley’s band the Wailers headlines the fest, with appearances by Etana, Jesse Royal, the Cornerstone Band and more. Feast on jerk chicken, curry goat and other Jamaican specialties in the Reggae Pit, shop for Caribbean gifts in the Artisan Marketplace, and enjoy uplifting music from 12-10pm.

Just Breathe

It’s amazing, isn’t it? In addition to giving life, air is also the subject of an innovative exhibition running through July 29 at the John Carter Brown Library (on the Main Green, Brown University, Providence. 863-2725, www.Brown.edu). Guest curated by Joyce E. Chaplin, a Harvard University history professor, Air America incorporates illustrations, maps and texts in its exploration of the role and meaning of air in the history of the Americas – from hurricanes to wind power.

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Head to the Dunkin’ Donuts Center (1 LaSalle Square, Providence. 331-0700, www. DunkinDonutsCenter.com) on July 28 for An Evening with Malala Yousafzai. Hear this incredible teen speak of her experiences, from being shot by the Taliban on her way home from school in Pakistan, to becoming an advocate for education, a best-selling author and the youngest recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize.

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There is nothing more quintessentially summer than the WBRU Summer Concert Series (www.WBRU.com). What started as a scattering of music events around the city has become one of our most beloved summer traditions. Thousands of people gather at Waterplace Park on Friday evenings, listening to up and coming musical acts as the sun goes down. This year, the series kicks off on July 8 with Rock Hunt winners Le Roxy Pro, and ends on August 12 with boozy Brit rockers The Wombats.

Every concert pairs a local opener like Math the Band and Wild Sun with a national indie act like Lucius and Aurora. It doesn’t matter if you haven’t heard of the band – all that matters is that you’re outside on a beautiful summer evening appreciating all of the awesomeness that is Providence

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Through September 11, All of Everything: Todd Oldham Fashion at the RISD Museum (224 Benefit Street, Providence. 454-6500, www.RISDMuseum.org) showcases more than 65 of the designer’s most clever and colorful ensembles. Marvel at the craftsmanship and revel in the exuberance of Oldham’s 1990s designs, once modeled by the likes of Naomi Campbell and Cindy Crawford. Fair warning: this exhibition may cause you to reject everything in your closet and require a new wardrobe post-haste.

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A beautiful, leafy place for a walk or jog, Blackstone Boulevard also sets the stage for free, outdoor concerts at its old, stone Trolley Shelter (585 Blackstone Boulevard, Providence. www.BlackstoneParkConservancy.org). Swing by Wednesday, July 13, July 27, August 10 and August 24 from 6-7:30pm to enjoy the summer breeze and the sweet sounds of local musicians. If you get there early, you can even grab a few treats from the seasonal Hope Street Farmer’s Market at Lippitt Memorial Park

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Fireworks and the Fourth of July. It’s a no brainer. Sure you could pile into India Point Park like you always do, or you could get out on the water. Hop on one of the Providence River Boat Company’s boats on July 4 at 8:30pm (575 South Water Street, Providence. 580-2628, www.ProvidenceRiverBoat.com), head out from the Hot Club and be the envy of all your friends on Instagram with the best views of the fireworks in town. Reservations are required for this 21plus, $50 excursion.

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If you haven’t been to The Hot Club (575 South Water Street. 861-9007, HotClubProv. com), in a while, it’s time for a visit. The no-frills bar serves cold drinks, best enjoyed outside on hot summer days. Its deck overlooking the Providence River is a perfect cross section of the city: everyone from hipsters to mortgage bankers heads there for an after work cocktail at some point in the summer. It’s a Providence tradition (so PVD, in fact, that the Farrelly Brothers filmed There’s Something About Mary there). This season, check out the new patio facing South Water Street, sip your Dark & Stormy, and breath a sigh of relief that it’s finally summer.

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on the East Side, Emiline Easton is a young singer-songwriter – 17-years-old to be exact – bringing the heart and soul of Rhode Island to the stage, proving with every performance that she’s a force to be reckoned with. Even though she is still a teenager, Easton is professional and determined. “I love what I do, and it’s all about finding a balance. My age is an advantage,” she explains, believing that when she turns 20 there will be others who realize that her dream is their dream as well. She writes her music, directs her music videos and runs all of her social media. She is a multi-hyphenate, Renaissance performer and she’s several steps ahead of the game.

East Side Roots Around the time of Easton’s birth, her mother, Sally, learned that her maternal family lineage traces back to Amos Barstow, the third mayor of Providence. He had owned a section of the East Side, naming a street after his wife, Emeline. At the time, the family was living on Emeline Street and thought the name unique and meaningful. Sally jokes that some friends made fun of her because she named her baby after a street, but now we know that’s only half of the story.

It Began On Stage and On the Radio At nine-years-old Easton fell in love with performing when she was cast as Annie in her first musical at Trinity Repertory Company. It was then that she knew singing and performing were her passions. To up the ante, her first studio experience was at a college radio station that interviewed her for her starring role. For her, studio work is not something she finds daunting, stating professionally that her work is something she takes very seriously and

always feels prepared for when stepping in to record. She says that everyone in the business has his or her fair share of intimidating studio experiences, but as you can see from her videos and live performances she is quite comfortable behind the microphone.

Work, Work, Work When this young artist is not headed into Boston to work in the studio, she is going to The Met School here in Providence, leaving The Wheeler School to pursue her passion. She’s receiving her associate’s degree online and performing at many local venues. She speaks highly of the school, saying they are very supportive and want her to succeed in creating a career around her passion. There, she has met many different artists to whom she credits her new and ever evolving sound. Specifically, hip-hop and jazz influences, which are showcased in her new work. Now recording under the name Emeline, she likes to joke that she is the “artist formerly known as Emeline Easton.” She’s looking forward to sharing her upcoming EP, but hasn’t decided on a name. She’s leaning toward 17, and is set to release early next year. For Easton, Providence is a great place, adding that because it’s the Creative Capital, so many artists are able to come together and influence each other; it is “a different industry scene, not like LA.” While she was performing with her band, back in October, a few kids watching got up and started break dancing during her set. She got their information and they performed with her as break dancing elves in her “All I Want for Christmas is You” music video. “My favorite part is meeting people,” she says. “They are so interesting, professional and working so hard.” Providence definitely influenced her music, and as she has met more

artists her music has developed into “a modern, cooler sound.” In the fall, Easton will be starring in Trinity Rep’s production of Appropriate, a particularly exciting production for her because she can finally call herself an Equity Actor. This means she will be performing in fewer RI local theaters, but believes it will be better for her career in the long run. She has also preformed in and written pieces for the Wilbury Theater Group. Her work with Trinity Rep and the local RI theaters has taught her to “be in this business with grace.”

An Artist of the 21st Century Easton has a respectable following on YouTube and Vine (over 34,000 followers), among others. She says that “the Internet has made the network for artists and consumers infinite. For me it’s a space to share my creations, which has led me to an organically grown fan base.” By producing covers of songs by artists like Rihanna, alongside her own original work and posting them, she is able to reach a wider audience. This mode of getting her name and material to the public is quick and effective. By using modern platforms to her advantage her material is catching like wildfire. The Internet and social media, she says, “has completely transformed the industry, as people can now easily access, share and discover music on their own.” Even though she is young and still honing her craft, she is gaining skills, experience and knowledge that are launching her into the next stages of her career. Easton is embodying the vibe of the East Side as well as modern culture, and is right at home with the current generation of young, social media savvy artists. This talented, hardworking, driven, young woman is surely one to watch. www.EmelineEaston.com

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a right to at least 20 minutes of free play each day? The Rhode Island House of Representatives thinks so: they passed a bill in May that not only requires a minimum of 20 minutes of recess time for elementary school students, but also prohibits schools from withholding recess as punishment. As of press, the bill had been approved by the senate and was ready to be signed into legislature. Research overwhelmingly shows that self-directed free play is crucial to children’s healthy development. Students who participate in recess are better able to concentrate during class time and exhibit fewer behavioral problems. While organized sports and games are also beneficial, free play is essential for children to develop the social and emotional skills necessary to be successful in life: cooperation, communication, compromise and the ability to take measured risks. The City of Providence also recognizes the importance of free play. In 2013, Providence PlayCorps, a collaboration between the Department of Parks and Recreation, the Healthy Communities Office, the Partnership for Providence Parks and the Providence Children’s Museum, was established. The program engages children in opportunities for play and creative exploration in seven city parks, including Mt. Hope’s Billy Taylor Park. During winter break and throughout the summer, trained Play Workers work with kids at the parks to encourage open-ended and imaginative play. Is legislation really necessary? A survey conducted by the organization Recess for Rhode Island with support from the RI Association of Principals found that 11% of our schools do not have daily recess. While 89% of schools have recess every day, 72% of them have only 10–20 minutes allotted, and 10% have fewer than 10 minutes per day. Recess may be cancelled due to inclement weather, safety concerns, discipline or testing – in fact, 70% of the schools surveyed withhold recess as a disciplinary strategy. Tim Walker, an American who spent a year teaching in Finland and wrote

about his experience on his blog www.TaughtByFinland.com, was shocked to find that teachers and students in Finland take 15-minute breaks after every 45 minutes of class time. The idea grew on him when he saw how focused and attentive the students were, especially compared with his American students. Janice O’Donnell, Director of Providence PlayCorps, states that, “It’s important to raise awareness that some children are currently not participating in recess every day. Parents and caregivers should have this conversation with their kids and with the schools.” She notes that the Rhode Island Department of Education does not currently collect data on recess; she believes that a recess reporting requirement would raise the value of play overall. Rhode Island pediatrician Judith Westrick supports the bill, as she believes that recess can help alleviate the stress she sees in many of her

patients. “There are an awful lot of kids who are really stressed out, especially the ones who find sitting still all day difficult,” she says. “And there’s plenty of good evidence that kids benefit from free play.” In fact, she advises parents that children need time to run around after school, rather than starting on homework right away. The state of Connecticut passed a bill in 2012 similar to the one proposed in Rhode Island, guaranteeing all elementary school students at least 20 minutes of recess per day and prohibiting the loss of recess for disciplinary reasons. Megan Fischer, the Interim Executive Director of the Providence Children’s Museum, calls the proposed legislation a start: “Really, 20 minutes is a minimum – but it’s better than 10 minutes, or nothing at all.” To learn more, visit Recess for RI at www.RecessRI.org, Providence PlayCorps at www.PlayCorps.org, or the Alliance for Childhood at www.AllianceForChildhood.org.

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Some things on the East Side annoy me. I don’t like floodlights or loud music. I don’t want to hear a TV or a car alarm. Leaf blowers should be banned. Ditto for chainsaws that cut down our spready trees. But I love the sounds of life – a crying baby, a yapping dog, the soft chatter on a summer evening. The evening applause from the Brown soccer field is soothing. Why is it that some people mark off their property with tall fortress-like fences and others welcome the neighbor’s wispy forsythia visiting from the other side? Why is it that some turn their porch lights off on Halloween and others greet the pirates and princesses with pumpkins and bowls of Kit Kats? All the unexpected surprises and hustle-bustle remind me that the journey starts anew every day. All is not lost. There’s reason to hope. Elizabeth Rau can be reached at erau1@ verizon.net.

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A summer staple on the Providence food truck circuit, Like No Udder has been delighting those with dairy free dietary requirements for seven seasons. Well known for their classic style soft serve, you can now find even more vegan friendly treats at their new home in Fox Point. Though the new spot isn’t on wheels, with its walls adorned with a rainbow themed, unicorn mural painted by local artist Alec Thibodeau and tables that glisten with pearlescent glitter, there’s no doubt you’re at a Like No Udder establishment. While the familiar purple truck will still be rolling through the streets of Providence and pulling up at your favorite summer events, you can now be sure of getting your dairy free fix as the store opens for its first season to vegan and non-vegan excitement alike. As a fan of the truck, I’m so excited to be in the new store. Was having a store front always part of the plan for Like No Udder? No, a brick and mortar establishment was not in the plan at all. We’re now entering season seven for the truck, which was always the original focus of the business. I went through a few ideas before thinking of opening the shop. I looked at franchising and wholesale but ultimately, with encouragement from my husband and my family, the idea of the shop became the goal. Finding a location here in Providence is all about luck because things move so fast. I looked everyday online, and I had friends looking out for me. But it was by chance that my husband saw this posting, and everything just fell into place. If we had found it two days later it would have been snapped up – the space was an ice cream shop before us so it was meant to be. Even though it wasn’t part of the original plan, I realize now how much I would

have missed being face to face with customers if I’d gone down a wholesale or franchise route. This has become more of a dream, and more of what I wanted than I ever could have imagined. Vegan ice cream, and especially good vegan ice cream like yours, can be pretty hard to come by. What is it about making vegan ice cream specifically that’s so important to you? I’ve been a vegetarian for 30 years, and vegan for 23. It’s the life I know, it’s how I breathe. I had a vegan baking business ten years ago, and when I closed the business I knew deep down I’d come back to vegan food making in some way. I’m originally from New York and so soft serve holds really fond memories for me; I was really close with my dad, who passed away a little over a year ago, and I have these really strong memories of going to Carvel and having soft serve with him. That was the original inspiration for the business, for having the truck. I feel a deep connection to my customers because I’m providing a product that is something that they couldn’t find before because they have food allergies, or choose to have dietary restrictions. I’m touched every time a family comes in. I think of those memories that I have with my dad and know I’m helping to give those memories to families who can’t have dairy. You can develop a relationship with the owner of any business but it’s that extra connection that makes me love what I do so much. So you’re still serving soft serve from the new store, phew! I spy some other flavors on the board though, what are they? We now have a range of hard, scooped ice creams as well as our well-loved soft serve. With the soft serve I keep the flavors simple: vanilla, chocolate or a twist of

Vanilla soft serve is just one of the many vegan treats at Like No Udder

the two, they are also the base for the shakes. There’s the possibility in the future of expanding the soft serve flavors, but for now I’m keeping it classic, it’s what people have come to know us for. We make the hard ice cream here on site, and can make six gallons at a time – so we’re well stocked! The ice cream bases are all dairy free; we start with cashew milk, coconut milk or peanut butter, then add in our flavors. We’ve been open a couple of months now, so we’re figuring out which flavors are going to be our staples, and which we’ll rotate. The general plan is to have eight regulars and four rotating. Right now I would say the Thai Ice Tea, which has a coconut base, is a definitely keeper. I brew the Thai Ice Tea in the coconut milk so it has a really creamy, infused flavor. Cookies and Cream, Mint Chip

and Almond Joyful are also absolute definites. I know it must be so hard to choose with all the options, but do you have a favorite flavor? I’d have to say the Mint Chip, which really we should call a Chocolate Mint Stracciatella, but that wouldn’t fit on the sign. We use pure mint extract to flavor the base, then melt chocolate chips and pour them into the churning ice cream just before it’s completely set to create ribbons of wafer thin chocolate.

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Joseph and Esther DeQuattro. Taking up residence in the space previously occupied by Meditteraneo, the updates are stunning, with warm wood tones throughout and an eclectically modern and hip vibe. Chef DeQuattro oversees Massimo’s menu, in addition to Pane e Vino. His take on Massimo is contemporary Italian cuisine from various regions, as opposed to the rustic Italian quality diners have time to expect at Pane e Vino, which highlights the Campagnia region. Although the menus vary, what remains the same is Chef DeQuattro’s culinary touch, which means thoughtful Italian cuisine that keeps you coming back for more. There’s a constantly changing menu, so you’ll have the opportunity to explore the range of Chef Speidel’s repertoire as he plays with produce in season. Think of a delicious and simple bouillabaisse, tender lamb, plump gnocchi, seasonal greens and panna cotta for dessert. It’s a feast for both the eyes and the palate. From the same folks who brought us Hemenway’s and Waterman Grille – Newport Restaurant Group – comes the newest addition to Garden City: Avvio (90 Hillside Road, Cranston. 9422900, www.AvvioRistorante.com). This warm and inviting Italian eatery focuses on both locally- and Italian-sourced ingredients that come together in their Neapolitan pizzas, wood-fire grilled

entrees and classic Italian dishes. Look forward to Shrimp Bruschetta, classic Margherita pizzas, Rigatoni Bolognese, Flat Iron Steak and, of course, delectable desserts like Olive Oil Cake. These mouth-watering dishes only touch upon the diverse and enticing menu at Avvio, so be sure to stop by and try it for yourself. If it’s anything like the Newport Restaurant Groups’ other restaurants, this one is sure to hit all the right notes. It’s no secret Rhode Islanders love Italian food. We probably even have the most Italian restaurants per square mile outside of Italy (not factually accurate but it sure does seem that way). That being said, I don’t think anyone is complaining. Everyone has their favorites, and folks are always willing to experiment with the new restaurant on the block. Cucina Rustica (555 Atwood Avenue, Cranston. 944-2500, www.CucinaRusticaRI.com) and is brought to us from the owners of Oceanside at the Pier in Narragansett. With a homey and warm feel, this Italian restaurant features a raw bar, pizzas, freshly made pasta, house specialties and tasty dining deals. Stop by on Mangia Mondays for allyou-can-eat salad, pasta, meatballs and garlic bread or on Wednesdays for half price bottles of wine. There’s even live music on Saturday nights.

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Red Stripe Established in 2005, Red Stripe is a neighborhood restaurant that serves refined comfort food with casual finesse. The menu features dishes typically found in a traditional French brasserie such as steak frites and short rib Bourguignon. American and Rhode Island favorites like burgers, grilled cheese sandwiches, calamari, grilled seafood and pasta round out a diverse menu that appeals to many tastes. Everything is made from scratch at Red Stripe, so you know you’re getting fresh, quality food at every meal. Red Stripe Providence has been

expanded to include a 70 seat private dining room in addition to a main dining room that accommodates 100 diners. The restaurant sports a red outdoor awning, dark wood walls, high tin ceiling and striking black-and-white floor pattern. In true brasserie style, the eateries are a convivial spot where the bar is located right in the middle of the restaurant, creating a buzz and energy level that permeates the space. No matter what the occasion, Red Stripe will prepare a delicious and affordable meal in an inviting setting for you, your family and friends.

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465 Angell St, Providence • 401-437-6950 455 Main St, East Greenwich • 401-398-2900 10 Prime Steak & Sushi Gourmet steaks and sushi. 55 Pine St, Providence, 4532333. LD $$$

Breachway Grill Classic New England fare, plus NY-style pizza. 1 Charlestown Beach Rd, Charlestown, 213-6615. LD $$

Angelo’s Civita Farnese Restaurant Italian American comfort food classics. 141 Atwells Ave, Providence, 621-8171. LD $-$$

Café Nuovo Contemporary New World cuisine. 1 Citizens Plz, Providence, 4212525. LD $-$$$

AQUA Poolside cocktails with seasonal American cuisine. 1 Orms St, Providence, 272-2400. LD $-$$

Capriccio Upscale international food with a northern Italian/Mediterranean accent. 2 Pine St, Providence, 421-1320. LD $-$$$

Besos Kitchen & Cocktails Tapas and eclectic cuisine and cocktails. 378 Main St, East Greenwich, 398-8855. BrLD $$$ Bistro 22 New American rustic cuisine in Garden City. 22 Midway Rd, Cranston, 383-6400. LD $-$$

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Black Bass Grille Classic seafood, historic waterfront setting. 3 Water St, South Dartmouth, MA, 508-999-6975. LD $$ Bluefin Grille at the Providence Marriott Downtown Seasonal and sustainable seafood in an elegant atmosphere. 1 Orms St, Providence, 272-5852. LD $-$$

Carriage Inn & Saloon Regional comfort food accompanied by a whiskey bar. 1065 Tower Hill Rd, North Kingstown, 294-8466. D $-$$ CAV Eclectic cuisine and art in an historic setting. 14 Imperial Pl, Providence, 7519164. BrLD $$-$$$ Celestial Café Organic farm-to-table fine dining. Oak Harbor Village, 567 S County Tr, Exeter, 295-5559. BrLD $-$$$ Centro Restaurant & Lounge Contemporary cuisine and cocktails. 1 W Exchange St, Providence, 228-6802. BLD $$$

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Champlins Seafood Dockside fresh seafood serving easy breezy cocktails. 256 Great Island Rd, Narragansett, 783-3152. LD $-$$ Chez Pascal/The Wurst Kitchen Seasonal farm-to-table cuisine with a French accent. House-made sausages, hot dogs and accoutrements. 960 Hope St, Providence, 421-4422. LD $-$$$

DeWolf Tavern Gourmet American/Indian fusion. 259 Thames St, Bristol, 2542005. BLD $$-$$$ The Dorrance Fine dining with exquisite cocktails. 60 Dorrance St, Providence, 521-6000. D $$$ Eleven Forty Nine City sophistication in the suburbs. 1149 Division St, Warwick, 884-1149. LD $$$

Chapel Grille Gourmet food overlooking the Providence skyline. 3000 Chapel View Blvd, Cranston, 944-4900. BrLD $$$

Ella’s Fine Food & Drink Elegant dining meets international cuisine. 2 Tower St, Westerly, 315-0606. D $-$$$

Circe Restaurant & Bar South Beach meets New England seafood favorites. 50 Weybosset St, Providence, 437-8991. BRLD $-$$$

Flatbread Company Artisanal pizza, local ingredients. 161 Cushing St, Providence, 273-2737. LD $-$$

Clean Plate Delicious comfort food in a casual setting. 345 S. Water St, Providence, 621-8888. BBrLD $$

Fresco Italian American comfort food with international inspirations. 301 Main St, East Greenwich, 398-0027; 140 Comstock Pkwy, Cranston, 228-3901. D $-$$

Cucina Rustica Rustic, Italian-style dining combining comfort food and sophistication. 555 Atwood Ave, Cranston, 944-2500. LD $-$$

George’s of Galilee Fresh caught seafood in an upscale pub atmosphere. 250 Sand Hill Cove Rd, Narragansett, 783-2306. LD $-$$

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Harry’s Bar & Burger Handcrafted sliders, brews and pub games. 121 N Main St, Providence, 228-7437; 301 Atwells Ave, 228-3336. LD $-$$ Haruki Japanese cuisine and a la carte selections with casual ambiance. Locations in Cranston and Providence. HarukiSushi.com LD $-$$ Iggy’s Doughboys & Chowder House Classic clam shack fare, plus famous doughboys. 889 Oakland Beach Ave, Warwick, 737-9459; 1157 Point Judith Rd, Narragansett, 783-5608. LD $ Iron Works Tavern A wide variety of signature American dishes in the historic Thomas Jefferson Hill Mill. 697 Jefferson Blvd, Warwick, 739-5111. LD $-$$$ Jacky’s Galaxie Local Pan-Asian chain offering sushi and classic entrees in a modern atmosphere. Locations in Providence, North Providence, Bristol and Cumberland, JackysGalaxie.com. LD $-$$$ Jigger’s Diner Classic ‘50s diner serving breakfast all day. 145 Main St, East Greenwich, 884-6060. BL $-$$ Julian’s A must-taste Providence staple celebrating 20 years. 318 Broadway, Providence, 861-1770. BBrLD $$ Kartabar Mediterranean-style cuisine, chic setting. 284 Thayer St, Providence, 331-8111. LD $-$$ KitchenBar Contemporary comfort cuisine. 771 Hope St, Providence, 331-4100. BrLD $$ Laurel Lane Country Club Upscale pub cuisine overlooking a picturesque golf course. 309 Laurel Ln, West Kingston, 783-3844. LD $-$$ Lim’s Restaurant Upscale Thai and fresh sushi. 18 South Angell St, Providence, 383-8830. LD $$ Luxe Burger Bar Build your own creative burger. 5 Memorial Blvd, Providence, 621-5893. LD $ Maharaja Indian Restaurant Indian cuisine and traditional curries in a warm setting. 1 Beach St, Narragansett, 363-9988. LD $-$$ Malted Barley American craft beer, gourmet pretzels and creative

sandwiches in downtown Westerly. 42 High St, Westerly, 315-2184; 334 Westminster St, Providence, 490-0300. LD $$ McBride’s Pub Traditional Irish pub fare in Wayland Square. 161 Wayland Ave, Providence, 751-3000. LD $$ McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood & Steak Mixed grill selections and signature fish dishes sourced locally and seasonally. 11 Dorrance St, Providence, 351-4500. BLD $$-$$$ Mia’s Prime Time Café Upscale café cuisine by the Pawcatuck River. 1 West Broad St, Pawcatuck, CT, 860-5993840. BLD $$

Pho Horn’s Fresh, authentic Vietnamese dishes in a colorful setting. 50 Ann Mary St #403, Pawtucket, 365-6278. LD $-$$ Pizza J A fun, upbeat atmosphere with thin crust pizza, pub fare and gluten-free options. 967 Westminster St, Providence, 632-0555. LD $-$$ Pizzico Diverse Italian and fusion cuisine in a rustic yet eclectic atmosphere. 762 Hope St, Providence, 421-4114; 308 County Rd, Barrington, 247-0303. LD $-$$$

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Public Kitchen & Bar American food with changing daily inspirations. 120 Francis St, Providence, 919-5050. BrLD $-$$ Rasa Authentic and contemporary Indian. 149 Main St, East Greenwich, 398-2822. LD $$ Rasoi Vegetarian-friendly Indian cuisine.

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Mill’s Tavern Historic setting for New American gourmet. 101 N Main St, Providence, 272-3331. D $$$ Napolitano’s Brooklyn Pizza Classic Italian fare and traditional New Yorkstyle pizzas. 100 East St, Cranston, 383-7722; 380 Atwells Ave, Providence, 273-2400. LD $-$$ Nordic Lodge Surf and turf buffet selections perfect for family gatherings. 178 E Pasquisett Trl, Charlestown, 7834515. LD $$$ Ocean State Sandwich Company Craft sandwiches and hearty sides. 1345 Hartford Ave, Johnston. 155 Westminster St, Providence, 282-6772. BL $-$$ The Olive Tap Extra virgin olive oils, aged balsamic vinegars and gourmet food and gift selections. 485 Angell St, Providence, 272-8200. $$-$$$ Opa the Phoenician Authentic Lebanese food served in a fun atmosphere with hookahs. 230 Atwells Ave, Providence, 351-8282. D $-$$$ Parkside Rotisserie & Bar American bistro specializing in rotisserie meats. 76 South Main St, Providence, 3310003. LD $-$$ Pat’s Italian Fine Italian favorites, natural steaks and handcrafted cocktails. 1200 Hartford Ave, Johnston, 2731444. LD $-$$$ Phil’s Main Street Grille Classic comfort food; great rooftop patio. 323 Main St, Wakefield, 783-4073. BBrLD $

DeWolf Tavern The DeWolf Tavern, overlooking picturesque Bristol Harbor, is housed in a 200-year-old warehouse built by the infamous DeWolf family. Amber hues, wooden beams and exposed original stonewalls immediately welcome you upon entering the restaurant. Two floors of dining rooms, along with a dockside patio, offer an inviting gourmet experience like no other. Chef Sai Viswanath, an internationally trained master chef, is at the helm of the kitchen that creatively combines the art of slow cooking with the high heat of a tandoor oven. Chicken, lamb and

Expect fine dining with Indian flair at Dewolf Tavern

seafood are infused with modern flavors that are intensified when finished off in the tandoor, a primitive cooking method that can reach up to 900 degrees. The results are always succulent and tender, abounding in intense natural flavors. The innovative cuisine has been nationally acclaimed with praises in Esquire magazine and Conde Nast Traveler, and Chef Sai was a 2012 semifinalist for the James Beard “Best Chef in the Northeast” award. A sensory experience complete with striking sunsets over the harbor, the DeWolf Tavern is a Rhode Island treasure.

Insider Tip: DeWolf offers a three-course prix-fixe menu Monday through Thursday for only $22, and a Super Sunday Special three-course prix-fixe menu for $32.

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Providence Coal Fired Pizza Old world coal-fired pizzas, appetizers and entrees made from scratch. 385 Westminster St, Providence, 454-7499; 6105 Post Rd, North Kingstown, 885-7499. LD $-$$

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The Coast Guard House Modern New England fare with Bay views. 40 Ocean Rd, Narragansett. 789-0700. LD $$-$$$ The Saltwater Tavern A comfortable and lively tavern with Mexican and American fare and a monstrous draft list. 195 Main St, Wakefield, 783-3777. BrLD $$ Theatre 82 & Cafe Hybrid art space with all day breakfast, coffee and theatre-inspired entrees. 82 Rolfe Sq, Cranston. 490-9475 BL $

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Malala Yousafzai, the youngest recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize, will be speaking at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center on July 28. www.DunkinDonutsCenter.com

WaterFire Providence’s Clear Currents Event will take place on July 9 and will feature beautifully illuminated koi fish mounted on canoes and kayaks of registered participants. www.WaterFire.org.

Lindsey Stirling, famous violinist and YouTube sensation will be performing at the The Veterans Memorial Auditorium on July 12. www.PPACRI.org.

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The alternative grunge legends Dinosaur Jr. will be performing at The Met on July 14. www.TheMetRI.com.

Summer in the city just got better with Providence Restaurant Weeks, July 10-23. Fine dine at extraordinary rates from over 100 menus across the city. www.GoProvidence.com

Melanie Martinez will be performing her latest album, Cry Baby at Lupo’s Heartbreak Hotel on July 21. www.Lupos.com.

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Fine Horticulture Dinosaur Jr. July 15: Joey Fatts. July 16: Apathy. July 17: Scare Don’t Fear. July 22: Cousin Stizz. July 28: The Midday Social. July 29: Half Hearted Hero. 1005 Main Street, Pawtucket. 729-1005, www.TheMetRI.com. PROVIDENCE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER July 9: Magic Men. July 12: Lindsey Stirling. 220 Weybosset Street, Providence. 421-2787, www.PPACRI.org. STADIUM THEATRE July 15: Stadium Night Live. July 16: Disney’s Camp Rock: The Musical. July 22: Jackie Collins: Tribute to Diana Ross. July 23: Journey & Foreigner Tribute by Foreigners Journey. July 29: An Evening of Cabaret with John Abernathy. July 30: Jimmy Buffett Tribute by Changes in Latitude. July 31: Disney Kids Cabaret. 28 Monument Square, Woonsocket. 762-4545, www.StadiumTheatre.com. TWIN RIVER July 21-22: Boyz II Men. 100 Twin River Road, Lincoln. 475-8346, www.TwinRiver.com. JAZZ AURORA July 24: Jazz Revelations. 276 Westminster Street, Providence. 272-5723, www.AuroraProvidence.com. CHAN’S FINE ORIENTAL DINING July 1: Lois Greco Band. July 2: Bucky Lewis. July 8: Darrell Nulisch Band. July 9: Johnny Watson & The Watson Blues Band. July 12: Devon Allman. July 14: Mike Zito with Jimmy Carpenter. July 15: Jane Lee Hooker. July 16: Johnny A. July 17: Quinn Sullivan. July 22: Rick Estrin & the Nightcats. July 23: Peacheaters. July 29: George McCann. July 30: Through the Doors. 267 Main Street, Woonsocket. 765-1900, www.ChansEggRollsAndJazz.com.

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ROGER WILLIAMS PARK ZOO Fridays: Food Truck Friday. 1000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence. 7853510, www.RWPZoo.org. OTHER RHODE ISLAND CONVENTION CENTER July 2-3: Odisha Society of America Annual Convention. July 13-17: Elite Dance Challenge. July 14-17: Perform Better Functional Training Summit. July 21-23: USABP Conference 2016. One Sabin Street, Providence.

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Downcity’s Favorite Movie Theater This year’s Movies on the Block lineup is a cinematic murderers row. Want to see reboots, revivals and remakes done right? Catch Mad Max: Fury Road (9/1) and the Coen Brothers’ True Grit (9/15) while Christopher Reeves’ 1978 Superman (8/11) will remind you that the Man of Steel hasn’t always been so grumpy. This month’s lineup is Pink Floyd: The Wall (7/7), Spaceballs (7/14), The Silence of the Lambs (7/21) and The Hunger Games (7/28). Every Thursday through 9/29, sundown. 260 Westminster Street, Providence. Grant’s Block. www.MoviesOnTheBlock.com

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ARTISTS EXCHANGE July 30: Craft Bash. 50 Rolfe Square, Cranston. 490-9475, www.Artists-Exchange.org. MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY AND PLANETARIUM Mon-Fri: Daily Planetarium shows. Saturdays and Sundays: Journey to the Stars. 1000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence. 680-7221, www.ProvidenceRI.com/Museum. PROVIDENCE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM Daily activities. Tuesdays: Get Out and Play! Wednesdays: Wheels at Work. Fridays: Imagination Playground. 100

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Karina Wood spearheads a new CCRI program to stimulate small businesses By Amanda M. Grosvenor

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Island on board in an effort to improve our economic climate. Goldman Sachs partnered with renowned entrepreneurship school Babson College to develop a course that “helps small businesses grow and create jobs by providing them with greater access to education, financial capital and business-support services.” Partnering with community colleges helps make the program as accessible as possible, which is why CCRI was chosen. “Community colleges are where different forms of business education are being pioneered and flourishing,” says Wood. “10,000 Small Businesses places a strong emphasis on peer learning and group work, where small business owners are put into smaller groups to work with each other. What we’re doing is not only imparting knowledge from the faculty, but also facilitating business

owners to learn from each other and grow within a network of peer support.” If accepted, attendees enjoy full scholarships. Admission is selective, and base requirements specify that the business must have existed for at least two years, bring in at least $100K yearly in gross revenue and have at least two employees. Only business owners or co-owners may participate in the course, since they are the principle decision-makers and the ones able to effect the most change. Wood estimates that the three-month program, akin to a “mini MBA,” takes up about 10-15 hours weekly between coursework and homework. “I’m very passionate about anything that can help Rhode Island invest in the small businesses of our state.” she says. “I really liked the idea of working at the nexus of education, small

business development and community enhancement.” www.CCRI.Edu/10ksb If you had one wish to enhance life on the East Side, what would it be? “My wish is for more local businesses, institutions, associations and individuals to find ways to engage with and support local public schools. When my daughters were at Vartan Gregorian Elementary, the Wickenden Street aquarium owner donated a fish tank filled with fish to one classroom every year and came in each month to maintain them. ‘Dr. Fish’ became part of our school community. Brown University athletic teams each ‘adopt’ a class at Vartan and visit weekly, reading together and inspiring each other. I hope more community members form connections with local public schools to enrich education on the East Side and citywide.”

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Karina Wood relocated to Providence from Washington, DC in 1997 and has been living in different East Side neighborhoods ever since, currently calling the Blackstone/Summit neighborhood home. She earned her bones here as a community activist, among other things leading the incredible write in campaign that almost unseated Kevin Jackson in 2014. With a professional background in fields like communications and government relations, Wood is shifting gears and was recently hired to pioneer a dynamic new educational program taught at CCRI to help grow small business in RI. 10,000 Small Businesses (10KSB) is an educational program created by the Goldman Sachs Foundation. It is currently in 12 US cities and demonstrating success, which is why Governor Raimondo petitioned to get Rhode

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