December 2022 East Providence Reporter

November Election Roundup

DaSilva re-elected Mayor. Bob Rodericks, Anna Sousa re-elected; Frank Rego, Frank Fogarty, Rick Lawson to join City Council. Ryan Queenan ousts Charles Tsonos on School Board. Jessica Beauchaine, Jenni Azanero, Max Brandle, Anthony Ferreira win School Board seats. Lawson, Kazarian, Henries returned to State House. Britto, Dawson win state seats. Martin & Waddington School Bond Wins Big.

East Providence’s first-ever Mayor, Roberto “Bob” DaSilva easily won re-election over challenger John Rossi with just over 60% of the vote. DaSilva received 9131 votes to Rossi’s 5921. After the election the DaSilva campaign committee celebrated at a packed Santa Maria Hall on Broadway. “I want to thank our residents for this support,” DaSilva told a large crowd of supporters. “This is affirmation that voters like the direction our city is going in and want us to continue. I sincerely appreciate the support,” added DaSilva. “I will reach out to those who did not support me and see how we can meet somewhere in the middle on issues.”

Incumbent City Councilman-at-large, Bob Rodericks was re-elected over Brian Castro. Rodericks had 7632 votes to Castro’s 5754. “I am pleased with the strong support that I received across the city and look forward to continuing the many improvements East Providence has seen during the past four years,” said Rodericks. Before the results were in, Castro wished Rodericks well. “If I weren’t running, I would support you,” Castro told Rodericks. “I’ve always thought you were a good guy,” he said.

Also re-elected was incumbent Ward Two councilor Anna Sousa who received 1771 votes to 536 votes for Dunia Teresa D. Jesus Rego Samayoa. Samayoa was not seen much, if at all, on the campaign trail. Sousa is finishing her 6th year on the council.

The soon to be vacated Ward One seat, due to Robert Britto successfully pursuing the District 18 State Senate seat, was won by Frank Rego in a landslide win over Edward Wencis. Rego received over 70% of the vote with 2751 votes to 1131 for Wencis. Rego touted his lifetime Ward One residency and family roots as helpful to his victory. “I had a strong grass roots campaign, went door to door and utilized social media to get my mes sage out,” said Rego.

Robert Britto will leave his Ward One council seat to join the RI Senate. “I want to thank the voters who placed their trust in me. I look forward to working together to make East Providence and Pawtucket a safe and special place to live, work, play and raise our families,” said Britto.

Two incumbent city councilors lost their re-election bids. Ward Three councilor Nate Cahoon lost a close race to newcomer Frank Fogarty. Fogarty received 1734 votes to 1584 for Cahoon. The result was seen as an upset for Cahoon who had previously served on the School Committee and as a co-chair of the new high school building committee and he was considered a major contributor to the success of the new school. “Thank you to the residents of Ward 3 for eight amazing years,” Cahoon said after the results were known. continued on next page...

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“I want to thank the residents of Ward 3 for coming out and voting for me,” said Fogarty in a statement after the election. “I promise to work hard for you.”

In the Ward Four council race, incum bent Ricardo Mourato lost his re-election bid to newcomer Rick Lawson. Lawson received 2285 votes to Mourato’s 1971 count. Mourato became a critic of Mayor DaSilva during most of his council tenure. Lawson has been chairman of the city arts commission and is a member of the water front commission among other civic groups.

“I worked hard with face-to-face campaign ing door to door. This helped me greatly,” said Lawson.

In a post after the election, Mourato said: Congratulations to all the candidates that won last night, including my opponent. “Thank you, the residents of Ward 4, for the opportunity to serve you the last four years. Also, thanks to all who supported and be lieved in me,” he added.

The biggest upset of the local election may have been the ouster of long-time school committee member Charles Tsonos. Tsonos lost to newcomer Ryan Queenan who received 2070 votes to Tsonos’ 1722.

“I am so appreciative of the great support within Rumford,” said Queenan, a father of three daughters. “Let’s maintain and improve our quality of education where we can,” he added.

Other School Committee Results: School Committee-At-Large

Anthony J. Ferreira 7477 54.8%

Miles F. Bonalewicz 6063 44.4% School Committee Ward 1 Ryan M. Queenan 2070 53.9%

Charles S. Tsonos 1722 44.8% School Committee Ward 2

Max D. Brandle1 1457 62.0%

Carissa C. Moglia 876 37.3%

School Committee Ward 3

Jenni Azanero 1885 57.8%

David P. Luiz 1355 41.6%

School Committee Ward 4

Jessica Beauchaine 2608 60.5% Jessica L. Medeiros 1677 38.9%

On the state level, five term State Rep resentative Gregg Amore opted to leave the local scene and seek statewide office as the new Secretary of State. Democrat Amore won handily as he defeated Republican Pat Cortellessa by a 11,153 to 4,440 vote. Amore campaigned hard across the state and was rewarded with a big win. Amore is currently the Athletic Director for East Provi dence schools and a long-time teacher and coach. He will be leaving his school post to assume the full time duties of Secretary of State. “Thank you, Rhode Island! I am hon ored to be your next Secretary of State,” said Amore, the former Social Studies teacher.

Local General Assembly Races:

Senator in General Assembly District 14:

Valarie J. Lawson (DEM) 4810 59.8%

David V. O’Connell (REP) 2682 33.3%

Nicholas Ferrara (Ind) 547 6.8%

Senator in General Assembly District 18:

Robert Britto (DEM) 3165 67.4%

Anna Maria Peters (REP) 1503 2.0%

Senator in General Assembly District 32:

Pamela J. Lauria (DEM) 1572 57.1%

Rhonda Holmes (REP) 1177 42.8%

Representative in General Assembly District 63:

Katherine S. Kazarian (D) 3485 70.3% Anthony Sionni (REP) 1457 29.4%

Representative in General Assembly District 64:

Brianna E. Henries (DEM) 1808 65.1%

Antonio U. de Simas (Ind) 944 34.0%

Representative in General Assembly District 65:

Matthew S. Dawson (DEM) 3578 66.4%

John R. Peters (REP) 179933 .4%

Representative in General Assembly District 66: Jennifer Smith Boylan (DEM1231 56.5% Samuel R. Read (Ind) 934 42.8%

School Bond Issue

Martin & Waddington School Bond $148,000,000

Approve 11,571 78.1% Reject 3,238 21.9%

City Charter Commission: Charter Commission At-Large Bruce W. Rogers 10,975

Charter Commission Ward 1 Manuel F. Vinhateiro, Jr. 3,191

Charter Commission Ward 2 Julie A. Silva 1,989

Charter Commission Ward 3 Marc E. Furtado 2703

Charter Commission Ward 4 Michael A. Sullo 2039 Scott S. Scienzo 1601

East Providence elected officials will be sworn in during a public inauguration ceremony on Tuesday, January 3, 2023. The program will begin at 6 PM sharp in the East Providence High School auditorium. A reception with refreshments will be held immediately following the ceremony in the high school student union/cafeteria. The general public is invited to attend.

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Design Guidelines for the New Metacomet Subdistrict

The Waterfront District Commission is at the point of creating design guidelines for the new Metacomet Subdistrict. Although KMG’s goal remains the preservation of the entirety of Metacomet as open and green space, we also must participate in the ongo ing process. The following recommendations were submitted to the Commission in October, and we have since reached out to the City Tree Commission, Conservation Commission and City Coun cil for their support. We believe that these proposals will protect the integrity of Metacomet and the Parkway without placing an undue burden on the developer. If you agree, please contact me at kmg4ep@gmail.com for more information.

1. Traffic generation on Veterans Memorial Parkway should be very limited. The scale of development shall not exceed the traffic capacity of the Parkway to service the development. There shall be no traffic lights. Also, the pavement area of the Parkway shall not be expanded, and the Parkway right of way that is landscaped shall not be changed other than to supplement the landscaping. Curb cuts shall be limited in number and size.

2. Neighborhood traffic shall be limited to avoid adversely impacting existing uses and livability of the area.

3. Improvements along, and visible from, the Parkway shall be compatible with the character of the Parkway in scale, style and material including, but not limited to, fencing, signage, lighting, retaining walls and landscaping. Signage visible from the Parkway should be minimal. Parking lots shall not be visible from the Parkway at any time of year.

4. Projects within the developable portion shall be sited to maximize opportunities to create usable, attractive, well-integrated open space. These spaces shall be well connected to public spaces required by the rezoning ordinance. Bike paths, linear connected parks, view corridors, pedestrian access, gateways should be components of the open spaces. The surrounding neighborhoods shall have direct universal accessibility and visibility to the open spaces in the development. Pedestrian and bicycle linkages shall be provided from the development to the Parkway and adjacent streets.

5. The siting of buildings shall respond to local site conditions and opportunities such as topography, existing natural features, existing vegetation and other natural features. The disturbance of the existing site conditions including the removal of trees, shall be minimal. The site plan should reflect “working” with the existing conditions as opposed to major changes in these conditions.

6. The height, bulk and scale of proposed buildings may require mitigation through careful siting, design treatment, landscaping treatments and, in some cases, reduction in height.

7. New buildings shall be compatible with and complement the architectural character and siting pattern of neighboring buildings.

8. All buildings shall be set back a minimum of 150 feet from the right of way line of the Parkway or three (3) times the building height of the closest buildings to the Parkway, measured at its maximum to the Parkway right of way, whichever is greater. This area shall be a year-round landscaped buffer; all existing trees in the buffer area shall be maintained.

9. Parking lot lighting shall be designed to prevent light from shining onto the Parkway setback and right of way. Lighting in the development shall be directed at ground services with upward light spread kept to a minimum.

10. All utilities within the development shall be underground.

11. Because of the historic nature of the site, there should be an informational site signage program describing the history of the usage of the site.

12. View corridors, particularly water view corridors, shall be required from and to adjoining neighborhoods, the Parkway and and the new development at key locations.

13. Sustainability practices are encouraged. Examples include the use of green architecture, water conservation, waste man agement, electric charging stations; mobility options including mass transit; and organic and environmentally friendly landscape practices.

14. The storm water management plan shall account for in creased storms and rainfall than in the past due to the impact of climate change.

Candy Seel Director, Keep Metacomet Green

EAST PROVIDENCE CITY NEWS

Grant Aims to Keep East Providence Food Pantries

Stocked as Inflation Soars

East Providence, RI – The Rhode Island Foundation will match every donation the public makes to Trinity Repertory Company during its 2022 run of “A Christmas Carol” with an equal grant to the Rhode Island Community Food Bank, up to a total of $60,000.

The goal is to enable the Food Bank to keep its warehouse stocked for member agencies like the Good Neighbors Pantry and Meal Sit on Turner Avenue, East Bay Community Action Program

on Bullocks Point Avenue and the Bread of Life Food Pantry on Newman Avenue.

The funding is intended to replace the donations for the Food Bank that the theater has traditionally collected from audiences. Until Trinity Rep went dark in 2020 due to COVID-19, the actor play ing Ebenezer Scrooge had stepped forward at the end of every performance of “A Christmas Carol” and asked theater-goers to

leave a donation for the Food Bank. Audi ences would then drop their contributions in collection buckets on their way out of the theater. In 2019 alone, the tradition raised more than $60,000.

In the interest of public health and safety, the theater will not have collection buckets at this season’s performances. Instead, the public can trigger the matching grants by contributing to Trinity Rep online at trinity rep.com/match or by texting SCROOGE to 44-321. Through this matching challenge, their donations will benefit Trinity Rep’s ar tistic, education and community programs, as well as the Food Bank.

“The need remains high at food pantries and meal sites as people cope with the rising cost of everyday expenses and the ongoing economic effects of the pandemic. Arts organizations that rely on ticket sales are still struggling to recover from fall off at live performances. Our matching grant will enable people to feed hungry Rhode Islanders while still supporting the arts,” said Neil D. Steinberg, the Foundation’s president and CEO.

The matching grant challenge benefits two nonprofits that have been deeply im pacted by the pandemic. In the last six months, the Food Bank has seen an un precedented 20% surge in people seeking assistance at food pantries across the state.

“We are so grateful that the Rhode Is land Foundation will once again match gifts to Trinity Rep with donations to the Food Bank during this year’s run of ‘A Christmas Carol,’” said Food Bank CEO Andrew Schiff. “This partnership brings to life the values of love, kindness and generosity that are embodied in the show for the benefit of two essential nonprofits in our community.”

Trinity Rep Artistic Director Curt Colum bus said, “Trinity Rep has been fortunate to partner with the Rhode Island Community Food Bank since 2006, raising funds for our neighbors during the holiday season. This great collaboration has given our produc tion of ‘A Christmas Carol’ a special kind of joy throughout the years, knowing that the story of Scrooge’s journey to generosity is reflected in the grace and kindness of our

audiences. Now, for the last few seasons, we have been joined by the Rhode Island Foundation to support this important work in uncertain times. We are all extremely honored that this good work continues.”

About the Rhode Island Community Food Bank

The Rhode Island Community Food Bank distributes food to 63,000 struggling Rhode Islanders each month through a statewide network of 140 member agencies including food pantries, meal sites, shelters, youth programs and senior centers. Last year, the Food Bank distributed 15 million pounds of food, of which approxi mately 2.7 million pounds was fresh produce. The Food Bank is a member of Feeding America, the nation’s largest domestic hungerrelief organization. To learn more, visit rifoodbank.org.

East

Providence

Recreation Department Bus Trips

February 9, 2023 - Menopause The Musical at the Vets Audito rium. Dinner at Danverport’s and trolley ride

PPAC

• February 26 - Come From Away

• March 11 - The Simon & Garfunkel Story

• March 26 - Hadestown

• April 23 - Six

• April 26 - Beetlejuice

For more information, please call Deborah Rochford at 401-4371577 or 401-435-7511

Robin Lozito

401.486.6937 • robinlozito@remax.net Licensed in RI & MA

Attention: EP Residents

Last Week for Yard Waste Collection

The last week for curbside Yard Waste collection is December 12, 2022 - December 16, 2022 . Collections will resume in the spring.

For questions or more information, please contact DPW Program Coordinator, Donna McMahon at (401) 435-7701 Fax: (401) 434-1725.

2nd Annual Tree

Lighting

at the City Hall Brought Santa and the Christmas Spirit to Town

The second annual East Providence Christmas tree lighting at City Hall was held on Saturday, November 26 at City Hall Plaza. A Covid-19 Memorial Christmas tree was planted on the grounds two years ago and has grown tall. Residents are invited to place an ornament on the tree in memory of a loved one who passed away from Covid-19. Several people did so as a moment of silence was held. The singing of Oh Holy Night was a solemn tribute also.

The event included some 45 craft and food vendors and music was in the air all day. Entertainment was provided by JDP Theatre Performance Groups; the Over tones, Junior Tones and acapella with the Turnouts Dance Group. Also Rosemary's School of Dance and a select group of the EPHS band.

A highlight of course was the ar rival by EP fire truck of Santa Claus. Pictures with Santa were available free of charge and plen ty of free hot choco late was consumed. The tree lighting was one of several held or still sched uled throughout East Providence.

Katherine Kazarian

Santa! See more photos on page 14.

East Providence Historical Society News

“2nd Sunday” Holiday Open House : December 11

1pm - 3:30 pm

JDP Theatre Accapella Singers: 1-2 PM Hikes at Hunt’s : 1:30 at the Gazebo Family Games: 1 - 3PM

John Hunt Museum 65 Hunts Mills Road - 02916

There are many ways to be inter-active at this holiday open house. Join Ernie on the Trail with a bag of decorations you’d like to hang someplace special. Sing along with the collegiate carolers or walk along with our very own strolling minstrel. Play family games on the lawn or listen to a story in the Children’s Room. Hunt for your favorite Teddy Bears on the TB Trail. Admire the decorations, especially the Presidential ornament tree. Introduce your family to the researchers ready to help you with Ances try, Family Search and Find A Grave. And help yourself to hot chocolate and cookies as you go!

To contact the EPHS: Leave a message at: (401)473-0677 or info@ephist.org

East Bay Community Action Program Announces New

Chief Medical Officer

(East Providence, RI, November 22, 2022) - East Bay Community Action Program (EBCAP) is pleased to announce the promotion of Lisa Denny, MD, of Barrington, RI, from As sociate Medical Director to EBCAP’s new Chief Medical Officer (CMO). Denny replaces Sarah Fessler, MD, of East Providence, who is stepping down as EBCAP’s CMO after more than 20 years. “EBCAP is grateful to both Dr. Denny and Dr. Fessler for their dedication to improving the health and well-being of those we serve in the community,” states Dennis Roy, EBCAP President and CEO. “We look forward to advancing our community-focused health care services under Dr. Denny’s very capable leadership. And while Dr. Fessler is giving up her duties as EBCAP’s CMO, we look forward to her remaining as an integral member of our health care team,” adds Roy. Fessler plans to con tinue to care for her patients as well as expand her clinical hours.

“As a community health physician and advocate, I am very proud to have been a part of the many quality care initiatives implemented at EBCAP over the years,” states Fessler. Of note, Fessler oversaw the conversion of patients’ health information to an electronic medical records system; the certification of the Health Services Division as an Accountable Entity Program; and the ex pansion of much-needed medical and community support services during the COVID-19 pandemic. “There is always so much more we can do, and I look forward to the future growth and develop ment of EBCAP’s community health initiatives under Dr. Denny’s guidance,” adds Fessler.

Much like her predecessor, Dr. Lisa Denny brings leadership and management skills to her role as EBCAP’s new CMO. “I have spent the past twenty years working to create health care systems where patients receive the care they need when and where they need it,” states Denny. “I look forward to being part of EBCAP’s leadership team as we continue to grow our three health centers to meet the needs of the East Bay community and maintain our legacy of excellent clinical care.” In addition to managing daily operations, Denny is also responsible for recruiting new physicians and improving clinical services.

Denny received her Doctorate from Penn State College of Medicine in Hershey, PA, and earned her BA from Trinity College in Hartford, CT. She completed her residency at Boston Medical Center and worked at Codman Square Community Health Center in Dorchester, MA prior to moving to Rhode Island. Before joining EBCAP in February of 2022, Denny was a founding partner of Bar rington Family Medicine.

Paid for by Frank Rego Committee, Manny Vinhateiro, Treasurer

Frank Rego East Providence Ward 1 City Councilor–Elect

Dr. Lisa Denny

RI Prevention Coalition Seeks Volunteers

Rhode Island legislators recently legalized use of cannabis (marijuana, THC) for adults 21 years of age and older. There is no established safe level of marijuana (THC) use and it is particu larly detrimental for youth, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and drivers. Most research on marijuana-related harm is based on much lower levels of THC than is currently in use today. Thus, it is challenging to develop low risk guidelines for adult use but cur rent evidence suggests risk may be lowered by delaying onset of use, avoiding high potency products and high frequency/intensity use, and refraining from smoking routes of administration. The RI Regional Prevention Coalitions work throughout the state to sup port communities in promoting behavioral health and limiting the negative consequences of substance misuse.

The RI Prevention Coalitions work to prevent any circumstances or actions that increase youth access to marijuana.

The RI Prevention Coalitions recognize that chronic use of cannabis has a detrimental effect on youth, particularly on the de veloping brain. These impacts include cognitive impairment such as attention, memory, learning and decision-making and worsened academic performance.

The RI Prevention Coalitions acknowledge negative effects of cannabis use on employment and the ability to secure employ ment in industries vital to RI’s economy particularly Department of Defense contracts.

The RI Prevention Coalitions encourage continued research on the medicinal value of marijuana and the use of any U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved medications derived from marijuana or containing cannabinoids. All findings should be made public and include the effects it will have on developing brains.

With legalized adult marijuana use in Rhode Island, the RI Regional Coalitions need additional resources to address new challenges. Prohibiting use in public; encouraging safe storage; enforcing laws prohibiting driving under the influence of marijuana; limiting youth exposure to signage, advertising and marketing; and ensuring increased adult access to does not translate to increased youth access are proven approaches.

The seven RI Regional Coalitions, organized and funded by the RI Department of Behavioral Health, Developmental Disabilities and

,LLC

Hospitals, are united in providing evidencebased approaches to prevent substance misuse and promote health across the lifes pan. We are comprised of members from all sectors of RI communities and encourage volunteers to join us at www.riprevention. org. If you would like to know more about your local prevention coalition, the East Providence Prevention Coalition, please contact at us eppc@eastprovidenceri.gov.

Sincerely, Madeline Marlow

East Providence Prevention Coalition

Remembering EPHS’ Dick Fairbanks Beloved Music Director passes at 91

Former music students and much of East Providence were saddened to learn of the passing last month of a Townie icon and beloved music educator, Richard ‘Dick’ Fair banks. He was a masterful choral director at EPHS for 30 years and also worked with the East Providence Community Chorus. Fairbanks retired in 1989 after a memorable career leading the music department at EPHS. In particular, he was known as the hard working, affable choral director for the school’s Meistersingers (mixed boys and girls) and the elite all girl Choraleers. Fairbanks also directed the popular East Providence Community Chorus from 19621972. He directed many professional grade

By Bob Rodericks

musicals at the school which dazzled sold out audiences every year. His staple perfor mances were the annual spring and winter holiday concerts along with the annual musical. The former EPHS auditorium held 1200 patrons and most years every seat was filled for each event. As one former student recently wrote, “I can still see and hear the Choraleers walking in from the rear of the packed auditorium, holding candle lights and singing “let all mortal flesh keep silent,” followed by “Oh Holy Night.” At the conclusion of each Christmas concert every year, Fairbanks would raise the house lights and in his booming. Melodic voice, invite all former Townie choir members to come on stage and join that current class for the big “el yivneh hagalil” ending. Many came forward. It was an epic tradition looked for ward to each year by graduates. Under his leadership, he brought the Choraleers and Meistersingers on concert tours in Europe, Portugal, Hawaii and Bermuda. His teach ings inspired hundreds of students to excel in music and life in general.

Upon hearing of Dick Fairbanks’ pass ing, many former students posted on social media. Here is a sampling of comments:

“I am so saddened to hear this news. Loved our Music Department. Every year at this time I think of our Christmas concert and miss those moments.”

“I remember fondly walking down to the stage singing “let all mortal flesh keep silent”, and he would always give us a big smile while directing a song.”

“So saddened to see this. I was lucky enough to be his student. He was an amaz ing teacher. He had the ability to encourage his students to reach for the stars and be

lieve in themselves. May he Rest in Peace. May his memory be eternal.”

“I remember walking down that aisle and singing all those songs.”

“He was a fantastic and encouraging teacher. I always treasure what he did for all of us. May he rest in heavenly peace.”

“Wonderful memories. Because of him and others like him I am still singing in cho ruses 56 years later!”

“Such wonderful memories of him and the fun had in the Choraleers. My favorite class!”

“Such sad news. Radio stations are starting to play holiday music and that al ways brings me back to our EP Christmas concerts and how much fun we had. RIP.”

“I learned so much from him that helped me direct music in 4 different churches.

"R I P dear friend.”

“Wonderful man, great teacher and funny to boot. Mr Fairbanks will never be forgotten! One of a kind.”

“Definitely in everyone’s EP faculty Mt. Rushmore. Great guy! RIP Dick!”

“Mr. Fairbanks is surely leading a Heav enly Choir of Angels.”

The EP Reporter sends condolences to the Fairbanks family and friends. The Fair banks family announced that a committal service followed by burial will be held at a future date at the Mettawee Valley Cemetery, Granville, NY. In lieu of flowers, Memorial donations made be made in his name to the Chorus of East Providence, PO Box 14563, East Providence, RI 02914.

The Director, Richard Fairbanks and his Choraleers from the seventies.

Richard Fairbanks

The City Hall Tree Shines for the Season

City Hall Tree Lighting ~ Nov. 26th, 2022

Audubon Society of Rhode iSlAnd

A complete listing of activities and programs are detailed in the Audubon Nature Tours and Programs, a free guide to connecting with the natural world. Register online at www.asri.org or call (401) 949-5454.

Celebrate the Great Outdoors!

Take a break from the holiday rush and enjoy some time in nature this season. Bundle up and enjoy an owl prowl on a crisp winter’s night, bring a friend for an evening of stargazing, or join a winter bird ing walk. Celebrate nature with Audubon in December!

December School Vacation Week with

Audubon

Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium, Bristol, RI

December 27 - 30, 2022; 1 – 4 pm

Don't know what to do with the family during the school vacation break? Come to Audubon for winter fun for all ages. Nature crafts will be available to take home each day, as well as a nature Story at 10:00 a.m., and animal interviews at 11:00 am and 2:30 pm.

The following nature programs for chil dren are also available each day at 1:00 pm. These special programs are recommended for children ages 6+ and registration is encouraged as space is limited. Programs are free with admission.

Tuesday, December 27: Owl Pellet Dis section – Discover how owls hunt, then use simple and safe tools to take apart an owl pellet. Identify the bones inside and discover what your owl ate!

Wednesday, December 28: Debunking Myths on Mammals – Learn about larger

mammals in Rhode Island, explore biofacts, and debunk myths.

Thursday, December 29: Fairy Fort Building – Head outside to the woods to build tiny forts and shelters for fairies and other small critters.

Friday, December 30: Winter Nature Hike – Bundle up for an invigorating walk around our beautiful wildlife refuge before ringing in the new year! Weather dependent.

Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium, 1401 Hope Street, Bristol, RI; December 27- 29, 2022; 10:00 am-3:00 pm; Programs are free with admission; Ages: All.

Wednesday Morning Bird Walks with Audubon

Locations Across Rhode Island December 7, 14, 21, 2022; 9 – 11:00 am

Audubon offers small-group Wednesday Morning Bird Walks with naturalist Laura Carberry. Each week a new birding destina tion will be chosen. Advance registration is required. Location will be sent to registered participants in advance.

Locations determined weekly; Every Wednesday through June 2023; Fee: $5/ member, $10/non-member. Ages: 14+. Register through the events calendar at asri. org/calendar.

Owl Prowl at Powder Mill Ledges

Audubon Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge, Smithfield, RI December 7, 2022 and February 3, 2023; 7:00 - 9:00 pm

Visit Powder Mill Ledges at night to search for owls. An Audubon naturalist will call for different species during a walk through the forest. We never know if we'll hear or see an owl, but participants will learn a lot and have a great night hike. Please dress for the weather, wear sturdy walking shoes, and bring a flashlight. Hike will be cancelled in the event of inclement weather. Advance registration is required.

Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge, 12 Sanderson Road, Smithfield, RI; Fee: $10/ member; $14/non-member. Ages: 10 and up. Register through the events calendar at asri.org/calendar.

Owling at Fisherville Brook

Audubon Fisherville Brook Wildlife Refuge, December 8, 2022 & January 27, 2023; 7:00 – 9:00 pm

In a small group setting, spend time with one of Audubon's live owls and review what makes these birds so special. Then head out on the trails in search of these wild creatures in their natural habitat. Fisherville Brook Wildlife Refuge is home to Barred Owl and Great Horned Owl. Pre-registration is a must. Adults only. This program will be outdoors so please dress for the weather. Meet in the nature center, bring a flashlight.

Fisherville Brook Wildlife Refuge, 99 Pardon Joslin Road, Exeter, RI; Fee: $15/ member; $20/non-member. Ages: 16 and up. Register through the events calendar at asri.org/calendar.

Fairy Ornaments Workshop

Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium, December 8, 2022; 6:00 – 7:30 pm

Join Audubon for fun holiday crafting! Create a unique fairy scene inside of a globe that can be used as a winter decoration or tree ornament. All materials will be supplied but feel free to bring any special items you would like to add. Light refreshments and seasonal beverages will be provided.

Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium, 1401 Hope Street, Bristol, RI; Fee: $20/ member; $25/non-member. Ages: Teen to Adult. Register through the events calendar at asri.org/calendar.

Winter Birding Van Trip

Locations Across Rhode Island

December 10, 2022; 8 am – 4 pm

Join Audubon for a van trip to Rhode Island's coastal habitats and ponds in search of winter waterfowl and seabirds. Stop at different birding hot spots to search for a variety of waterfowl in cluding Barrow's Goldeneye, Canvasback, Eider and more. We'll be visiting beautiful coastal locations such as Trustom Pond, Point Judith, Quonochontaug Pond and more. Please bring a lunch and optics. Dress for the weather.

Departs from Fisherville Brook Wildlife Refuge, 99 Pardon Joslin Road, Exeter, RI; Fee: $64/member; $80/non-member. Ages: 16 and up. Register through the events calendar at asri.org/calendar.

Owls of New England

Audubon Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge, Smithfield, RI

December 10, 3:00 – 4:30 pm

There are a number of amazing species of owls that live in New England. You might have one in your own back yard! We'll take a pictorial look at our native owls, hear their calls, learn about their remarkable adaptations, and meet a couple of live owls. Advance registration is required.

Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge, 12 Sanderson Road, Smithfield, RI; Fee: $10/member adult, $5/member child; $14/ non-member adult, $7/non-member child. Ages: 5 and up. Register through the events calendar at asri.org/calendar.

Explore Prudence Island

Prudence Island, RI

Dec 10 & Jan 20; 9:45 am-4:45 pm

Join an all-day adventure exploring beautiful Prudence Island! A large portion of the island will be covered via passenger van, including the southern tip where you can expect to see harbor seals resting on the rocks. Make several stops to look for a variety of bird species both on land and in the water. Take some short walks (1-1.5 miles each) along the way, while your guide shares the history and current land use on Prudence Island.

Narragansett Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, Prudence Island, RI; December 10, 2022, January 20, 2023; 9:45 am-4:45 pm; Fee: $12 member adult/ $6 member child; $14/non-member adult, $7/ non-member child. Ages: 10 and up. For more information on Prudence Island trips and to register, visit the events calendar at asri.org/calendar.

Winter Walk Series

Audubon Caratunk Wildlife Refuge, December 18, 2022; 10 – 11:30 am

What do animals eat during the cold win ter months? We will venture out on the trails for a short hike to build up your appetite and talk about how animals survive the season. Although all are welcome, this class will be geared for families with children. Wear warm footwear, and dress for the weather. Advance registration is required.

Caratunk Wildlife Refuge, 301 Brown Ave, Seekonk, MA; Fee: $10/member adult, $5/member child; $14/non-member adult, $7/ non-member child. Ages: 5 and up. Register through the events calendar at asri.org/calendar.

Welcome Winter! Tales for the Winter Solstice

Audubon Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge, Smithfield, RI

December 21, 2022; 6:30 – 8:00 pm

Join naturalist and storyteller, Kim Calcagno, on this shortest day as she weaves winter tales and shares some traditional solstice tidbits and treats. Children can bring a favorite blanket or stuffed animal to curl up with.

Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge, 12 Sanderson Road, Smithfield, RI; December 21, 2022; 6:30-8:00 pm; Fee: $7/member child; $9/non-member child. Ages: 3 and up. Register through the events calendar at asri.org/calendar.

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Club & Museum News

Pomham

Lighthouse Christmas Ornament

Rocks

Just in time for the holiday season, Friends of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse announces a new ornament. The 2022 ornament features a colorful photo of the north view of East Providence’s historic lighthouse. The 2” diameter classic ceramic ornament has a white ribbon hanger and is displayed in a green and gold box. It is made exclusively for Friends of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse by Barlow Designs of East Providence and is priced at $20. A card describing the history of this New England landmark accompanies the ornament.

The limited-edition Fresnel lens ornament, which was issued to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the lighthouse, is also available. The 3.25” x 2” ornament is made of silver rhodium, has a red ribbon hanger and is displayed in a silver gift box. It was spe cially designed for Friends of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse by Beacon Design, a division of ChemArt, located in Lincoln, RI. It also sells for $20 and includes a card relating the history of the iconic antique lens.

Buy one for yourself and for friends and family who have moved away. Both ornaments can be ordered by calling 401-433-3463 or emailing lighthouse1871@cox.net. Requests from local residents will be delivered. For orders outside the East Providence/Barrington area, ornaments will be shipped. Include your name, address, email address and phone number, as well as the number of each ornament you wish, to determine the cost of shipping and handling. Checks can then be made payable to Friends of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse and sent to 81 Harris Street, Riverside, RI 02915.

Built in 1871, Pomham Rocks Lighthouse is the last surviving lighthouse in upper Nar ragansett Bay. It still serves as an aid to navigation and is listed on the National Register of Historical Places. Proceeds from the sale of the ornaments will be used to maintain the lighthouse.

The Value of Trees

Since the last ice age, some tree species migrated and evolved to form resilient forest communities in New England. These native trees have complex mechanisms that allow them to thrive despite freezing winters, dry summers, and many leafeating insects. All trees support wildlife, but studies show that native oaks support more species of moths and butterflies than non-native garden trees. Many native birds use the caterpillars on oak leaves to feed their young in spring. Take time to learn about your native trees, and then plant more of them to create a diverse and healthy planet.

A message from EP Urban Forest. epurbanforest@gmail.com

Pomham Ornaments

Pomham Rocks Lighthouse, located off the

of East Providence, will cast an even brighter light this holiday season. The railing of the catwalk surrounding the lantern room atop the island light station will be aglow with decorative white lights to usher in the holidays and to bid farewell to its memorable 150th year.

First lit on December 1, 1871, Pomham Rocks Lighthouse has served as a beacon to commercial and leisure vessels for a century and a half. Its antique Fresnel lens was returned in time to celebrate its 150th year and is the centerpiece of the lighthouse’s museum.

The 150th year got underway with the second annual Pomham Rocks Lighthouse Run in April, drawing more than 250 runners from throughout the area. Proceeds benefitted maintenance of the historic structure. The year 2021 also marked the inaugural season of public tours. Guests from throughout Rhode Island, as well as Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Maine, New York, Maryland, North Carolina, Indiana, Arizona, California and England visited Pomham Rocks Lighthouse this year.

To continue historic restoration of the building and grounds, this year the lighthouse’s cistern was restored. A brick-walled area located beneath the house, the cistern stores rainwater col lected from the roof, and was once the only source of water for the keeper and his family. The remnants of a stone retaining wall on the grounds were uncovered. The two-tiered wall was restored, painted and filled with loom as it had been in 1871, to reduce soil erosion on the half-acre island. The steps to the oil house, where oil was stored to keep the lamp in the Fresnel lens burning, were replicated according to original blueprints.

Pomham Rocks Lighthouse is the last surviving lighthouse in upper Narragansett Bay. Since 2004, Friends of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse have made it their mission to protect and preserve this New England landmark that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. To learn more or to join the Friends, visit www. pomhamrockslighthouse.org.

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10th Annual Blood Drive in Memory of Bob McKenna

The annual blood drive in memory of Robert McKenna is scheduled for Saturday, January 28, 2023, at Seekonk High School from 9:00 - 3:00. While it does not seem possible, this will mark the 10th anniversary of this event. It is especially important to his family to make this the best one yet. For those who have participated in the past, they look forward to seeing you again. If you’ve been thinking about donating for the first time, they’d be honored to play a small role in that accomplishment.

Blood donations are desperately need ed. Bob always encouraged people to do their part. Now his family has taken up that charge.

Please take advantage of this opportu nity to donate close to home. Appointments can be made on the RI Blood Center website or by contacting Karen McKenna at kmck enna10@aol.com.

This is a wonderful way to start the new year off on a positive note. Help someone else - donate blood!

A Celebration of Art

Join Us in A Celebration of Art. Local Artist Marlene Alves, Helen DiQuinzio and special guest Symone Reid invite you to attend a wonderful, inspirational, and multicultural free art exhibit from Dec 1st - Dec 31st, 2022.

This visually stunning and colorful exhibit is to be shown all December long and all the art pieces are for sale. Special Guest Symone Reid. The address is Kilburn Mill Studios, Winston Gallery S2-106127 West Rodney French Blvd, New Bedford, MA 02744.

Animal lovers would like to know the proceeds from selected art pieces will be donated to Defenders of Animals.

Rob in his postal shirt

Rob donating blood

Church News & Events

Advent at Newman UCC

Sunday, November 27: Advent I Service @ 10am

With guest preacher, Sean Amato Sunday, December 4th: Advent II Service @ 10am

With guest preacher, Rev. Dr. George Peters features a special opening music selection of Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme (Sleepers wake, a voice is calling) by J.S. Bach with Jonne Gomes on viola

Sunday, December 11th: Advent III Service @ 10am

With guest preacher Rev. Helen Bodell a special service of music with Brass quartet featuring 3 choral anthems. including works by Saint-Saens, as well as instrumental selections for brass and organ.

Sunday, December 18th: Advent IV Service –Poinsettia Sunday @ 10 am

With guest preacher, Christy Wynveen. We are joined by our dear friends Chris Turner on harmonicas and Rachel Maloney on fiddle. Featuring festive prelude and postlude of Christmas favorites and choral anthem Mary’s Boy Child by Jester Hairston featuring Becky Bass on steel pan.

Saturday, December 24th: Christmas Eve

Candlelight Service @ 5pm

With guest preacher Rev. Brandon Yaghjian-Tison. special Christmas service with a festive prelude starting at 4:30 PM. Fea turing Barbara Youmans on flute and Jonne Gomes on violin and full choir singing your favorite Christmas selections. continued on next page...

Sunday, December 25th: Pre-recorded Christmas Day Service

With guest preacher, Rev. Brandon Yaghjian-Tison. Enjoy from the comfort of your home on YouTube / Facebook or newmanucc. org

Newman UCC is an Open and Affirming congregation of the United Church of Christ located at 100 Newman Avenue, Rumford, RI 02916 and extends these invitations to one and all, living out the example of Jesus’ extravagant welcome. For more information contact the Church Office at 401-434-4742 X10.

Church of the Epiphany News Thrift Shop

NEW Open Hours: EVERY Saturday 10am-12pm (Closed 12/24 & 31). Visit our Thrift Shop stocked full of clothing items for men, women and children as well as basic household and kitchen items.

Christmas Eve Worship

All are welcome to celebrate the joy and hope of the Christmas holiday as we worship together on Saturday, December 24!

4pm – Festive Holy Eucharist with guest violinists and choir. Worship for all ages will include Christmas carols, the Nativity story and Holy Communion.

11pm – Candlelight Holy Eucharist of Christmas featuring violins and choir in a more contemplative style.

Haven United Methodist Church News

1. Christmas Benefit Concert - Decem ber 4th at 3:00pm. A free-will offering will be taken to support Neighborhood Coalition and Neighborhood Day in East Providence at Onna Moniz-John Park. Admission is free. Featuring Healing Through Harmony and The Higher Keys at Brown University, the Haven Community Music Project students, and the Bayside School of Dance. Recep tion following the performance.

2. Thrift Store - Lots of new items! Do nations are accepted and can be brought in when we are open, or during church office hours. OPEN 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Saturdays of the month. Closed December 24th and 31st.

3. Community Music Project at Haven UMC - Recruiting Adult Classical Instrument Performers for the Haven Chamber Orches tra. Rehearsals and Performances from September 2022 through May 2023. If you want to use your musical gifts for the com munity, please join us! For application call 401-438-4911 or email havenumchurch@ yahoo.com.

4. Volunteer Opportunities - We are a Certifying Organization that has been granted authority to give out the President’s Volunteer Service Award to volunteers as sisting with programs at Haven UMC. We are looking for volunteers to assist at the Free Music School. The Haven Chamber

Orchestra participants will be eligible for volunteer hours as well. Also, the Thrift Store is looking for people interested in helping out on Saturdays to run the store. If you are interested in any of the above, contact the Haven UMC office.

5. AA Meetings - every morning at 10:00am. Entrance is on Alice Street side of the church.

6. Do you or your group/organization need a place to hold meetings? Sporting events? Activities? Conferences? We have Office Space Available as well! We have a variety of spaces available from small to large, including limited availability for our gym. We have an elevator and chair lift for accessibility. Contact the office for room sizes, availability, and suggested donations.

7. Hybrid Worship - In-person or livestreamed on Facebook every Sunday @ 9:30 am. Come join us!! COVID-19 restrictions: it is recommended that Masks and Social Distancing continue as a precaution. Recorded service can be viewed at https://www. facebook.com/havenumchurch. We have an elevator and chair lift for accessibility.

Haven United Methodist Church, 200 Taunton Ave., E. Provi dence, RI. Call 401-438-4911 or email havenumchurch@yahoo.com for more information. Pastor’s Office Hours are Monday, Tuesday and Saturday from 9am to 12pm and by appointment. Church Of fice hours are Monday thru Wednesday from 9:30am to 4:30pm and Thursday from 9:30am to 2:30pm. Visit our website at www. havenumchurch.com.

Seekonk Congregational Church in Person Sunday Services

We hope you will join us each Sunday at Seekonk Congrega tional Church UCC at 9:30 AM in the Sanctuary at 600 Fall River Avenue, Seekonk, MA for our weekly service. Please come if you feel comfortable, all are welcome, masks are optional.

We will also have a 2nd service on the first Sunday of December at 11 AM. Communion will be served at both services and childcare will be available. Church school will continue at 9:30 AM

We will continue to record our services and they are available the following day at Seekonk Congregational Church YouTube and on Cable 9 Seekonk at 9 AM each morning.

Upcoming Church Events/Services

• Dec 3 – Christmas Bazaar Returns in Person – 9 AM to 2 PM

• Dec 4 - Worship: Hanging of the Greens 9:30 and 11am

• Dec 10 - Winter Wonderland - 2-5 PM In the Hall, all families are welcome

• Dec 11 - Worship: The Healing and Heart 9:30am & 5 PM 2 services

• Dec 18 - Worship: Christmas Lessons and Carols 9:30am / Children’s Christmas Pageant

• Dec 18 - Worship: A Solstice Service Blue Christmas Service… 5:00pm

• Dec 21, 22 and 23 - Outdoor Manger Scene with carols and readings at 7:07pm each night in front of the church on Fall River Avenue

• Dec 24 - Christmas Eve Services 5:00 pm Family Service & 10:00pm Candlelight Communion Service

• Dec 25 - No Worship Service

If you have any questions on the above or wish to subscribe to our weekly newsletter, please email Donna.euell@gmail.com or call the church office at 508-336-9355. All events and services are open to ALL. Please check out our Facebook Page https:// www.facebook.com/SeekonkCongregationalChurch/ for updates.

Reindeer Raffle

25 Days of Christmas

East Providence, RI – Jules Hope Chest located at 505 Waterman Avenue, East Provi dence, RI 02914 is happy to announce the organizations annual Reindeer Raffle Fundraiser that provides daily winners throughout the 25 Days of Christmas. Tickets are on sale now and are $5.00 each or a booklet of 6 for $20.00. Purchase your tickets and be entered into our Annual Reindeer Raffle a great opportunity to win some money during the holiday season.

DRAWING DAILY (December 1st - 25th)

AFTER 3:30PM ON FACEBOOK LIVE.

Get your tickets while supplies last. Daily $25 prizes. (Special $50 prizes on 12/12 & 12/25) ** Top 3 Ticket Sellers who sell the most tickets for the reindeer raffle will each receive a surprise Christmas gift.

Jules Hope Chest is a non-profit organization that was estab lished to provide the extra hope and enhancement of items and programs that are truly essentials of childhood. They are the items that are easily cut from budgets but we are making them our prior ity to allow children to just be kids and not have to worry about the needs and essentials for their childhood. We are committed to helping the most vulnerable at need children in the state of Rhode Island by providing opportunities and resources that they may otherwise not experience.

More details will be released on our website www.juleshop echest.org and our social media accounts.

Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol

A solo performance by Neil McGarry

Directed by Ross MacDonald

“Best Solo Performance” 2014 IRENE Awards

December 11, 2022 – 2:00 PM

The First Baptist Church of North Attleboro 75 Park Street, North Attleboro, MA 02760

Tickets $20 Available at the door or by calling (508) 699-2434

Originally created under the auspices of the Bay Colony Shakespeare Company

Holiday Guide

RI Community Food Bank Kicks Off Holiday Food Drive

Food Bank asks for help with donations to support Rhode Islanders impacted by inflation.

Providence, RI. The Rhode Island Com munity Food Bank kicked off its annual Holiday Meals Drive today, inviting Rhode Islanders to participate by making a dona tion, starting a virtual fundraiser or hosting a food drive to support the organization.

To kick off the Food Bank’s annual holiday drive today, Stop & Shop donated 2,000 frozen turkeys as part of their Turkey Express campaign. These turkeys will be distributed immediately through the Food Bank’s network to ensure that families re ceive them in time for Thanksgiving.

“As we continue to see the devastat ing effects of inflation on Rhode Islanders, we’re doing everything we can at the Food Bank to meet the increased need for food assistance,” said Food Bank CEO Andrew Schiff. “We’re so grateful for the generosity of great corporate partners like Stop & Shop during this time.”

The Rhode Island Community Food Bank serves 63,000 people each month through its statewide network of 140 mem ber agencies – up 20% from this time last year. This increase in need is the result of a sharp rise in costs for food, home heat ing oil, gas and rent, coupled with the end of many pandemic-era benefits that were keeping families afloat.

This year, the Food Bank is encouraging monetary donations over food donations, which can be stretched further to purchase healthy, nutritious staples for distribution to families in need across the state.

For ways to get involved, visit: www. rifoodbank.org

About Rhode Island

Community Food Bank

The Rhode Island Community Food Bank distributes food to 63,000 struggling Rhode Islanders each month through a statewide network of 140 member agencies including food pantries, meal sites, shelters, youth programs and senior centers. Last year, the Food Bank distributed 15 million pounds of food, of which approximately 2.7 million pounds was fresh produce. The Food Bank is a member of Feeding America, the nation’s largest domestic hunger-relief organization.

"Together for E.P." Needs Your Help

Hi everyone. We need some help. We are collecting shampoo and deodorant and donations for the 7th Annual Community Chritmas Dinner at The Brightridge Club. This is a Free event for anyone who doesn’t want to eat alone on Christmas. We provide a full Dinner, we give away a bag full of toiletries & clothing. We have a barber and a nail tech at the event as well. We will provide transportation to and from the event.

Please consider donating to this wonderful cause. Donations can be dropped off at several locations throughout the city: Jordans Liquors, Townies Restaurant, Riviera Res taurant, Trinity Club, Brightridge Club. Any monetary donations can be made to Together for E.P. and mailed to 9 Hazelwood Ave, East Providence RI 02914. With the price of food and everything going up we need the extra help to keep this event entirely free. Thank you in advance!!!

About Together for E.P.: We are a group of friends who put this together because we don't want anyone to be by themselves on Christmas Day. Our board members are Stephen Costa, Lumena Rodrigues, Izilda Fernandes, Joseph Grilo, Lidia Alves and Tracy Alves.

Girl Scout Ornament Making Workshop

It’s that time of the year to start thinking about decorating your house and tree for the holiday season! Have you thought about starting a holiday tradition of making an ornament for your tree? An ornament that would bring back memories of special times in your life or the memories that were made while creating your ornament. Who knows? You could even make a family heirloom that would

be passed down for many generations. If so, why not attend the Girl Scout Make and Take Ornament Making Workshop that will be held at the East Providence Scout House, 351 Willett Ave, Riverside from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM on Sunday, December 11th.

Boys and girls (including registered/non-registered Girl Scouts) of all ages are welcome to attend. The cost is $10.00 per person

which includes the cost to make ten orna ments and snacks. All checks should be made payable to Elaine Mathers and mailed to her at 44 Cove Street, River side, RI 02915. To register or if you have any questions or concerns, please call Elaine at (401) 433-3166 or e-mail her at EMATHERS44@AOL.COM. The deadline for registering is Saturday, December 3rd

Newport Classical Christmas at Emmanuel

A Community Celebration

Saturday, December 10, 2022 | 3pm Emmanuel Church 42 Dearborn St. | Newport, RI

Tickets & Information: www.newportclassical.org

Newport Classical celebrates the season with Classical Christmas at Emmanuel on December 10 is a community celebration, featuring classical Christmas repertoire performed by Emmanuel Church Director of Music and Events Randy Elkins, conduc tor and organ; Newport Classical Board President Suzanna Laramee, piano; Lucas Swanson, trumpet; with vocalists (and sisters) Meaghan Kelly Brower, Alison Kelly Hosford, and Kate Kelly Longo; and the Emmanuel Church Choir. The collaborative performance will conclude with sing-along carols and a joyous reception hosted by the Parishioners of Emmanuel Church.

For Newport Classical’s complete con cert calendar, visit www.newportclassical. org/concerts.

About Newport Classical:

Newport Classical is a premier perform ing arts organization that welcomes people of every age, culture, and background to intimate, immersive musical experiences. The organization presents world-renowned and up-and-coming artistic talents at stun ning, storied venues across Newport – an internationally sought-after cultural and recreational destination.

Local Barbershop Harmony Singers

Bring Joy to Holiday Season

Harmony Heritage Members Offer Classic Caroling with a Contemporary Twist

(Pawtucket, RI --- November 14, 2022) — Harmony Heritage women’s chorus, the Pawtucket, RI award winning chapter of Harmony, Incorporated, an international organization of female a cappella singers specializing in the barbershop harmony style, will once again bring joy to the holiday season with three special performances:

As a guest chorus at La Salette Shrine, 947 Park Street in Attle boro, MA at 1 pm on Saturday, December 3rd. They will join Nar

ragansett Bay Chorus and Coastline Show Chorus, as well as many guest quartets. Admission is $15. Information on tickets can be found at https://www.singnbc.com/.

At the Warwick Public Library, 600 Sandy Lane, Warwick, RI at 2 pm on Sun day, December 4th.

This is a free public performance.

At the Westerly Public Library, 44 Broad Street, Westerly, RI at 2 pm on Saturday, December 17th.

This is a free public performance.

“Our holiday program has always been one of the highlights of our year,” says Kim Thompson, chapter president, “and we are so glad to once again be sharing this music after almost 3 years. The Harmony Heritage chorus will bring to its audiences a memorable performance that’s sure to be a staple in their holiday traditions.”

The chorus puts a contemporary spin on classic caroling, and the performance will blend traditional holiday tunes with an entertaining mix of other repertoire.

The Harmony Heritage chorus sings in the barbershop harmony style, which traces its musical roots back to the turn of the 20th century. Today, barbershop harmony singers not only celebrate the classics, but also put their own spin on contemporary songs as well.

For more information about the holiday performance, or to see a full performance schedule for Harmony Heritage chorus, visit harmonyheritage.org.

About Harmony Heritage

Founded in 2001, the Pawtucket, RI chapter of Harmony, Inc., also known as the Harmony Heritage chorus, brings four-part a cappella harmony to the local community through regu lar performances and educational events. The chorus consists of women representing a wide range of musical backgrounds, from novice to trained professionals, and performs under the direction of Robert O’Connell. Harmony Heritage rehearses at 7:00 pm on Tuesdays at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 50 Park Place, Pawtucket, RI. For more information, visit harmonyheritage.org or contact Barbara-Ann MacIntosh at joyhi@cox. net or 401-560-0073.

Harmony Heritage women’s a cappella chorus will present a joyful holiday program at multiple venues in Southeast Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

“Blessed is the season which engages the whole world in a conspiracy of love.”—Hamilton Write Mabie

Newport Mansions Add More Sparkle to Holidays

NEWPORT, R.I. – Returning for its third year, “Sparkling Lights at The Breakers” will be bigger and brighter than ever when it opens November 19.

the first time, visitors to “Sparkling Lights at The Breakers” can stroll in a complete

around the property, enjoying a half-mile-long path glittering with hundreds of thou sands of holiday lights while music fills the air. Highlights include a dazzling 50-foot-long

and illuminated snowmen and reindeer. Guests will also want to stop by the Van“deer”bilt selfie station, or pause to watch the tree of lights change colors above the illuminated façade of the mansion.

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Also new this year, five fire pits will light the way and help visitors stay warm. The back terrace will have warming stations and adult beverages will be available for sale. Holiday sweets and treats will be available for purchase, including s’mores kits to cook over the fire pit. The Breakers Welcome Cen ter also will have snacks and non-alcoholic beverages for purchase.

“Sparkling Lights at The Breakers” is now in its third year, and this season it will be more spectacular than ever,” said Trudy Coxe, CEO and Executive Director of The Preservation Society of Newport County, which owns The Breakers and 10 other historic properties. “It’s a great way to share holiday cheer with family and friends.”

“Sparkling Lights at The Breakers” will be open Thursdays through Sundays, 4:306:30 p.m., from November 19-December 23, and every evening from December 26-Janu ary 1, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Tickets are for a spe cific date and time and include admission to the interior tour of The Breakers. There will be no “Sparkling Lights at The Breakers” on November 24, December 17, December 24 or December 25.

“Sparkling Lights” is sponsored by BankNewport, Bartlett Tree Experts, Na tional Trust Insurance Services and OptoGlo Solar Signs.

Holidays at the Newport Mansions re turns to The Breakers, Marble House and The Elms, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, from November 19 through January 1. Beautiful seasonal decorations, including themed Christmas trees, wreaths, garlands and fresh floral arrangements, add a festive holiday décor to these spectacular Gilded Age houses.

Once again, the 15-foot-tall poinsettia tree in the Great Hall of The Breakers – made up of 150 individual poinsettia plants – will provide a wonderful holiday photo oppor tunity. New this year, the Music Room of The Breakers – prominently showcased in Season 1 of Julian Fellowes’ “The Gilded Age” series on HBO – will feature a vignette of mannequins dressed in elegant Gilded Age fashions.

All properties are closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day, and will close at 2 p.m. on December 24. Visit www.newportman sions.org/events/holidays-at-the-newport-mansions to learn more.

Holiday Brunch Offered at Chinese Tea House

Located on the back lawn of Marble House and perched above the historic Cliff Walk, the Chinese Tea House provides an unmatched setting for a three-course holiday brunch by Stoneacre Brasserie. The menu includes a tea tower, an entree selection and assorted desserts. Complimentary tea service is included. Specialty cocktails and wines are available for purchase.

This Holiday Brunch is available Thanksgiving weekend – Friday, Saturday and Sunday, November 25, 26 and 27; Saturday and Sunday, December 16 and 17; and Christmas Week – Monday through Saturday, December 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 and 31. The hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and the cost is $55 per adult and $35 per child (age 2-12). Make reservations at https://resy.com/cities/nwp/ stoneacre-tea-house?date=2022-10-31&seats=2 .

The Preservation Society of Newport County, Rhode Island, is a nonprofit organization accredited by the American Alliance of Museums and dedicated to preserving and interpreting the area’s historic architecture, landscapes, decorative arts and social his tory. Its 11 historic properties – seven of them National Historic Landmarks – span more than 250 years of American architectural and social development.

Bishop Hendricken's 2022 Production of "A Christmas Carol" to Benefit Children’s Wishes

Children’s Wishes Starbound Theater Arts presents the holiday classic, A Christmas Carol! This brand-new adaptation is even more epic, magical, and joyous than the story of Christmas redemption you thought you knew.

This production will run December 9-17 at the beautiful Daniel S. Harrop Theatre located inside Bishop Hendricken High School. All proceeds will go toward benefitting Rhode Island based children and their families facing life threatening medical conditions.

Children’s Wishes is proud to bring this beautiful version of A Christmas Carol to life and for a wonderful cause. Filled with

seasoned talented actors and youth alike, this cast has been working to create a performance audiences will leave feeling filled with joy.

Tickets are $25 for adults and $12 for children under 12. For more information, showtimes, and to purchase tickets, visit www.childrens-wishes.org under the Events section.

Children’s Wishes goal is to provide Rhode Island children with amazing Wish experiences while assisting their families with continued support beyond the Wish. The organization was built on the commit ment to serve our Wish children and their families with love, honor, dedication and respect.

An Easy Appetizer to Add Holiday Cheer

(Family Features) Be fore the big meal, gifts and cherished moments at the family table, almost every holiday party starts with an important tradition: breaking the ice. This year, you can serve up a smile and start the party with this crave-inducing appetizer to get everyone talking.

The sweet touch of Roasted Garlic Whipped Feta Crostini from Milk Means More can be your delightful way to brighten the season of gifts and gatherings. With its creamy cheesiness from a homemade whipped topping boasting the richness of feta and whole milk, it’s an easy and tasty way to invite friends, family and neighbors into your home. This shareable treat comes together in a cinch while adding pops of cheerful color to plates and platters. Find more holiday recipe inspiration at MilkMeansMore.org.

Roasted Garlic Whipped Feta Crostini

Courtesy of Liz Della Croce of “The Lemon Bowl” on behalf of Milk Means More. Prep: 10 min ~ Cook: 10 min ~ Servings: 16

• 1 bulb garlic (about 12 cloves)

• 4 tablespoons olive oil, plus additional for drizzling, divided

• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided

• 1 1/2 teaspoons pepper divided

• 32 baguette slices

• 8 ounces feta cheese

• 1/2 cup whole milk, plus additional, if necessary (optional)

• 2 tablespoons lemon juice

• 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds

• 1/4 cup parsley, minced

Preheat oven to 400 F. Slice garlic bulb in half, exposing garlic heads, and place in center of large piece of tinfoil. Drizzle each half with 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Wrap foil tightly around garlic and roast until caramelized, about 30 minutes.

Place baguette slices on large baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Bake on second rack in oven until golden brown about 10 minutes; set aside.

In high-speed food processor, pulse feta cheese, milk, lemon juice, remaining salt, remaining pepper and roasted garlic cloves until whipped and creamy, adding more milk as needed to reach desired consistency. Check for seasoning and adjust, to taste.

To serve, spread each baguette slice with whipped feta and sprinkle with pomegranate seeds and minced parsley.

A Hearty Meal to Make the Holidays Magical

(Family Features) Capturing the magic of the holidays often happens at the dinner table as loved ones toast the season with stunning meals worth celebrating. This year, call the entire family together and make your festive feast truly memorable with pairings that offer favorite flavors for all.

Starting with a tender cut of meat hand-trimmed by master butchers at Omaha Steaks, this Roasted Chateaubriand with Red Wine Gravy and Lemon-Garlic Asparagus from chef David Rose calls to mind the extravagant holiday gatherings of yesteryear with a modern twist you can claim as your own.

Visit OmahaSteaks.com/Blog to find more recipes fit for the holidays.

Roasted Chateaubriand with Red Wine Gravy and Lemon-Garlic Asparagus

Recipe by Omaha Steaks Executive Chef David Rose.

Prep: 15 min ~ Cook: 90 min

Chateaubriand

• 1 Omaha Steaks Chateaubriand (2-4 pounds)

• kosher salt

• ground black pepper

• 1/4 cup grapeseed oil

Red Wine Gravy

• Reserved chateaubriand juices

• 1 medium shallot, small diced

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 1/2 cups red wine

• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided

• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

• 2 1/2 cups water

• 2 beef bouillon cubes

• 1 tablespoon stone ground mustard

• kosher salt, to taste

• ground black pepper, to taste

Lemon-Garlic Asparagus

• 1/4 cup olive oil

• 1 pound jumbo asparagus, stems trimmed and spears blanched in salted water

• 1 pinch kosher salt, plus additional, to taste, divided

• 1 pinch ground black pepper, plus additional, to taste, divided

• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 1/2 lemon, juice only

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

To make chateaubriand:

Pat chateaubriand dry with paper towels. Season on all sides with salt and pepper; bring to room temperature, about 30 minutes.

Preheat oven to 250 F.

In large cast-iron pan, bring grapeseed oil to high heat.

Sear chateaubriand on all sides until golden brown, 2-3 minutes per side.

Remove chateaubriand from pan, reserving pan drippings; place chateaubriand on wire rack-lined baking sheet. Bake ac cording to cooking chart for cook time and desired doneness. Use meat thermometer to ensure doneness.

Rest chateaubriand 15-20 minutes. Slice to desired thickness.

To make red wine gravy:

Bring cast-iron pan with reserved chateaubriand drippings to high heat then add shallots and minced garlic. Brown 30 seconds.

Add red wine and deglaze pan, cooking until reduced by half, about 3 minutes.

Reduce heat to medium and whisk in 2 tablespoons butter and flour until all clumps have disappeared and mixture is wellincorporated, 3-4 minutes.

Add water and bouillon cubes; bring to boil then whisk in stone ground mustard.

Reduce to low heat and simmer until achieving sauce-like consistency, 7-8 minutes.

Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Turn off heat and whisk in remaining butter until fully melted and emulsified into sauce.

To make lemon-garlic asparagus:

In large saucepan, bring olive oil to medium-high heat.

Add asparagus and season with salt, ground black pepper and crushed red pepper flakes. Sear undisturbed about 1 minute.

Turn asparagus and add minced garlic, sauteing about 10 seconds. Add lemon juice and continue sauteing until reduced by two-thirds, about 1 minute.

Turn off heat and add butter, stirring until emulsified into pan sauce. Season with salt and ground black pepper, to taste.

Serve chateaubriand with lemon-garlic asparagus and red wine gravy.

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Mouthwatering Recipes to Beef Up the Holiday Menu

(Family Features) At this year’s holiday gatherings, you can put together a showstopping menu from the beginning of the party to the final bite with mouthwatering recipes that bring guests back for more. It all starts with beef, a versatile, beloved ingredient that can be used in appetizers, sides and main courses alike.

Consider these holiday favorites from Beef Loving Texans, in cluding a must-have main course like Classic Beef Wellington. Per fect for a family get-together, this traditional dish combines tender chateaubriand roast with a homemade glaze of earthy mushrooms, red wine and Dijon mustard wrapped in a golden-brown puff pastry.

If you’re serving a group, Top Sirloin Roast with Herb Garlic Peppercorn Crust is ideal for sharing and provides an eye-catching centerpiece at the dining room table.

Before bringing out the main course, however, there’s an impor tant aspect of seasonal parties that calls everyone to the kitchen: savory appetizers. You can invite your guests to share an option like Holiday Mini Beef Meatball Skewers with Cranberry Barbecue Sauce, a festive, easy-to-make favorite that can tide the cravings of a hungry crowd.

Find more beef-inspired holiday dishes at BeefLovingTexans. com.

Classic Beef Wellington

Recipe courtesy of Beef Loving Texans.

Total: 1 hour, 30 min ~ Servings: 4

• 1 teaspoon olive oil, divided

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided

• 1 chateaubriand tenderloin roast

• 8 ounces mushrooms

• 1 large shallot

• 2 tbsp dry red wine

• 2 tbsp Dijon mustard

• 1/2 tsp dried thyme leaves

• flour

• 1 sheet puff pastry

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In large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, heat 1/2 tea spoon oil until hot. Combine salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Press evenly onto all surfaces of roast. Place roast in skillet; brown evenly. Remove roast from skillet.

Heat oven to 425 F.

In food processor, pulse mushrooms and shallot about 10 times until finely chopped. Do not overprocess.

Place same skillet used for roast over medium-high heat and heat remaining oil until hot. Add mushrooms and shallot; cook 4-6 minutes until tender and all liquid is evaporated, stirring often. Add wine; cook 2-3 minutes until all liquid is evaporated. Stir in mustard, thyme and remaining pepper. Cook 2-3 minutes. Remove from skillet to medium bowl; cool.

Line rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and place in oven. On lightly floured cutting board, unfold pastry dough. Roll pastry out to 12-by-9-inch rectangle; lay dough with shortest edge toward you. Spread mushroom mixture onto pastry dough, leaving 1/2-inch border around edges. Place roast in center of mushrooms. Fold pastry dough neatly around roast, stretching dough if necessary. Cut off excess pastry dough; press to seal overlapping edges.

Remove baking sheet from oven and dust lightly with flour. Place pastry-wrapped roast, seam-side down, on baking sheet. Cut four (2-inch) vents in top of pastry.

Bake 35-50 minutes, or until golden brown and instant-read thermometer inserted into center of roast registers 135 F for medium-rare or 150 F for medium. Transfer roast to carving board. Let stand 10 minutes. Temperature will rise about 10 F to reach 145 F for medium-rare or 160F for medium.

Carve into slices and serve.

Top Sirloin Roast with Herb Garlic Peppercorn Crust

Recipe courtesy of Beef Loving Texans

Total time: 45 minutes ~ Servings: 8

• 1 center-cut sirloin beef roast (about 3 pounds)

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• Seasoning:

• 2 teaspoons kosher salt

• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

• 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped

• 5 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 tsp coarsely ground mixed peppercorns

Preheat oven to 350 F.

Rub roast with olive oil.

To make seasoning: In small bowl, combine salt, parsley, thyme, garlic and mixed peppercorns; press evenly into beef roast.

Place roast in roasting pan or baking dish with wire rack in bot tom. Bake 40-60 minutes. Remove roast when meat thermometer registers 135 F for medium-rare or 150 F for medium.

Transfer roast to carving board; tent loosely with aluminum foil. Let stand 10-15 minutes. Temperature will rise about 10 F to reach 145 F for medium-rare or 160 F for medium.

Carve roast into slices by cutting against grain.

Holiday Mini Beef Meatball Skewers with Cranberry Barbecue Sauce

Recipe courtesy of Beef Loving Texans

Total time: 50 minutes ~ Servings: 12

• 1 pound ground beef

• 1 cup fresh zucchini, grated

• 1 egg

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

• 1 small yellow onion, diced 1/2 inch

• 2 red bell peppers, diced 1/2 inch

• 2 green bell peppers, diced 1/2 inch

• 12 skewers (6 inches)

• Cranberry Barbecue Sauce:

• 1 can (16 ounces) whole berry cranberry sauce

• 3 tablespoons barbecue sauce

Preheat oven to 400 F.

In medium bowl, lightly mix ground beef, zucchini, egg, salt and pepper until thoroughly combined. Shape into 24 1-inch meatballs. Alternately thread meatballs, onions, red peppers and green pep pers onto skewers. Place skewers on shallow-rimmed baking sheet.

Bake 22-25 minutes, or until instant-read thermometer inserted into center of meatball registers 160 F.

To make cranberry barbecue sauce: In medium saucepan, combine cranberry sauce and barbecue sauce; simmer 5 minutes, or until flavors blend.

Drizzle sauce over skewers or serve as dipping sauce.

Edward R. Martin Middle School First Quarter Honor Roll

Laurie Marchand, Principal of Edward R. Martin Middle School, announces the First Quarter Honor Roll for the 2022-2023 school year. Honors are as follows: 1st Honors, “Summa Cum Laude” (all A’s) and 2nd Honors “Magna Cum Laude” (A’s and B’s).

Summa Cum Laude

6th Grade: Martin Ayo-Populus, Quincy Beakey, Julian Borges, Mason Braga, Molly Branch, Will Budnick, Nayeli Costa, Lorelai Crowe, Sophia D’Arezzo, Adrian Delande, Zachary Dulude, Char lotte Fitzgerald, Emma Fox, Sophie Giroux, James Goddard IV, Jayden Kennedy, Noah Long, Charlie Lewis, Juniell Luciano, Emily Malmstrom, Khloe Mendonca, Ayden Oliveira, William Pacheco, Jaila Parker, Isabelle Pelletier, Karolina Penden, Wynn Rabar, Jaren Resto, Sophie Rochette, Gianna Solitro, Marley Stauff, Daniel Wheetman, Sienna White, Reihonna Wray, Elizabeth Zahaykevitz

7th Grade: Giavannah Abbott, Jacob Arruda, Brent Baxter, Sean Black, Mackendra Botelho, Madeline Bowers, Aiden Braga, Bryanna Carlson, Evan Chiong, Owen Correiro, Gavin Crowley, Patrick Crowley, Arianna DiMuccio, Mackenzie Enos, Alivia Fer nandez, Matthew Fitterling, Laina Fonseca, Amari Gallegos, Talia Gould, Isabel Guerra, Gemma Kent, Beckett Keough, Matthew Kern, Michael Knowles, Kya LeDuc, Alison Manchester, Diego Martins, Ethan Mendonca, Ethan Miguel, Damian Monteiro, Kayden Oldham, Abby Gail Pacheco, Megan Pita, Johari Ramos, Maura Roche, Liliana Rochette, Illiana Rodriguez, Ava Silva, Jaelynn Sivels, Nathan Sousa, Jarin Suazo Weeden, Vanessa Swanson, Geoffrey Synan, Jamayka Thomas, Adele Trotter-Mayo, Zoey Watjen, Kevin Wheetman, Taylor Zigas

8th Grade: Abigail Beatrice, Giuseppe Belanger, Audrey Ber nard, Bethany Bernard, Jaden Bettencourt, Jaelyn Bland, Rasika Buchta, Chloe Catoni, Apollo Cavros, Caitlin Chiong, Max Cor reiro, Caroline Cowgur, Remmy Danis, Maximilian Distefano, John DoVale, Olivia Foley, Gerald Gagnon, Sadie Gagnon, Harrison Giroux, Vivyana Gomes, Amy Gonzalez Cuello, Sophie Grilo, Wil liam Haggerty, Kaliyah Heggs, Collin LeDuc, Lucas Leite, Juliana Maldonado, Angelo Melucci, Clayton Nascimento, Johanna Osias, Immanuel Prevete, Caylen Reynolds, Mia Scott, Joshua Shanty, Lacey Sheehan, Giselle Silva, Sean Smith, Leah Torres, Nayeli Weeden-Stephney

Magna Cum Laude

6th Grade: Mason Aguiar, Ryan Aldine, Dante Amico, Ziva Andrews, Sophia Avelar-Ruda, Piper Baraf, Tyler Barlow, Safaa Boutahar, Jayvon Brown, Ariel Cabral, Jose Cardonas III, Edarlyn Cedeno Bido, Casey Clair, Adriana Correia, Alexis Couto, Chelsey Curalov, Bianca D’Alessandro, Carmela DaRosa Donato, Caidyn DaSilva, Kendra DeBurgo, Mason DeFayette, Addison Dias, Elle Dyer, Anthony Eaton, Cole Ferreira, Colin Flanagan, Sophia Flor, Gabriel Freitas, Amaya Furtado, Alexia Giraldo, Jeremiah Gomes, Ryeleigh Gonzalez, John Green V, Amara Greenwood, Lola Hache, Caroline Handfield, Shaylen Hidalgo, Josiah Holland, Michael Hol loway Jr., Jaiden Iavarone, Grace Jegede, Elizabeth Johanson, McKenna Jones, Aiden Jorge, Skylar King, Kayliana Lacerda, Isaiah Lavoie, Andre Lewis, Nina Long, Nathan Lopes, Christiano Love, Adama Maiga, Corey Martin, Sailor Martin, Caitlin Massey, Victoria Mastrostefano, Maya Mendonca, Grace Miner, Noah Morais, Faith Moul, Ella Njoroge, Brooke O’Donnell, Leah Oliveira, Mia Oliveira, Isaiah Peixoto, Macie Perry, Laejah Preston, Evan Provencher, Aliliah Ramos, Julia Ramos, Maxxwell Resendes, Xavier Resendes, Leila Rivera, Joshua Rivera Ramirez, Dayanne Rodriguez Avila, Asmar Rubieh, Anabella Silva, Chase Smith, Emma Smith, Liam

Smith, Zoey Smith, Landon Tamanini, Darlington Tetteh, Dominic Teves, Nevaeh Thompson, Gisele Troncoso, Cayden Trzuskowski, Kiya Tweedly, Kathleen Vieira, Lila White, Sofia Wood 7th Grade: Penelope Adams, Allison Alexander, Caleb Andrade, Robert Blair, Catherine Brown, Ciarha Bruen, Landon Camara, Lyniah Camper, Alijah Cassell, Ryan Chaves, Alexandria Crum, Kauan DeCampos, Maria DeSousa Nascimento, Michael Eidelson, Saniyah Etienne, Elizabeth Figueroa, Aiden Flint, Eva Fontaine, Jaimeson Gamboa Perez, Aydelis Garcia McNeill, Lexington Garelli, Nicholas Gonzalez, Jayzon Hazard, Gianna Hoyas, Aubrey Lavoie, Isabelle Lavoie, Chloe Love, Rowan-Amadeus Lust, Mackenzie Marcotrigiano, Jonathan Markley, Nicolae Martin, Leonardo Martins, Ja’Niya McKie, Kiana McKinney, Caleb Neilson, Gianna Nobre, Helena Oliveira, Max Pawlik, Hailey Pereira, Joao Zayne Pinheiro, Izayah Rison, J’Avril Smith Whitehurst, Dania Solano, Jamison Sydney, Melissa Talevi, Adrianna Varela, Nelson Vaz, Caelyn Voisin, Jayce Wooley

8th Grade: Abigail Almeida, Amalia Amico, Olivia Aronson, Mazie Baraf, Sarah Barchie, Blake Brun, Ty Bulzacchelli, Chase Cardin, Taylor Cardosa, Jayden Caverio, Camaren Chibante, Jada Ciaramello, Anadalay Colon, Analys Colon, Tyler Conneally, Benjamin Cooley, Krizel Mae Dabi, Kevin Darosa, Jazmyn Delifus, Kara Deoliveira, Brandon DiCecco, Caridee Ducharme, Nehemiah Ducot, Kaytlynn Enos, Yaretzy Estrada Soto, Livia Falci, Marianna Fonseca, Bree Garcia, Jace Gomes, Anai Grier, Kaya Hashway, Jordin Heistand, Michael Jewett, Nevaeh Johnson, Michael Jones, Jaden Lathrobe, Adam Leblanc, Derek Lefebvre, Juangely Lopez, Malia Lust, Madison Luu, Jayden Mailloux, Finnegan McShane, Anthony Mendonca, Wendy Monteiro Cabral, Whitney Monteiro Cabral, Marcia Oliveira Fortes, Eislyn Padilla, Felix Paredes Moreno, Jaiden Paschall, Kris Patel, Jack Pawlik, Phoenix Perkins, Gemini Rebello, Tyrell Ribeiro, Olivia Saint-Aubin, Maya Satterlee, Aydin Schifino, Jasmine Shirinian, Nyelli Sierra, Mitchell Snead, Danika Solano Guerrero, Ryley Souto, Lyric Steele, Ryan Tracy, Brielle Wilson

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. State Holiday Commission Announces Annual Essay Contest

December 15 Deadline For Submissions

State House – The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. State Holiday Com mission, chaired by Rep. Raymond A. Hull (D-Dist. 6, Providence, North Providence) has announced the annual essay contest for the upcoming holiday event.

“Every year, this essay contest tends to be one of the most enjoyable aspects of our yearly celebration and the commission and event attendees truly look forward to what our state’s youth have to say regarding the legacy of Dr. King and I encourage all of our students to participate in this year’s contest,” said Repre sentative Hull.

Four winners will be chosen (2 middle school students and 2 high school students) and prizes of $100 will be awarded to the first place entries and a $50 prize will be awarded to the second place entries. The contest is open to all middle and high school students in Rhode Island.

The State of Rhode Island Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Commission Annual Essay Contest

Permission Form

SUBMISSION DEADLINE Thursday, December 15, 2022

Student’s First Name: _____________

Student’s Last Name: __________________________ School: ___________________________________ E mail: _____________________________________ Phone number: _____________________________ Principal: __________________________________

PARENT/GUARDIAN

I hereby grant permission for to participate in the State of Rhode Island Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Commission’s Annual Essay Contest. I understand that if my child’s essay is selected as a winning entry, he/she may be expected to read aloud his/her composition at the MLK State Commission Ceremony scheduled for Monday, January 16, 2023.

I further authorize the Commission and/or the media to capture photos and/or videos of my child for marketing/promotional purposes.

Additionally, I certify that my child’s submission is his/her original work and does not contain plagiarized content. I understand that my child’s entry will be disqualified if it is found in violation of this agreement. No entries are returned

Essays are judged by a delegation of Commissioners and community volunteers.

Parent/Legal guardian Name: _________

Parent/Legal guardian Phone number: ______________________________________________

Parent’s e mail: ___

Parent’s address: __________________

State: ________________________________ _____ Zip Code: _______

SUBMISSION DEADLINE Thursday, December 15, 2022

High school students are asked to write a speech that identifies and explains their dream of a society that reflects the values and principles of Dr. King.

Middle school students are asked to write a letter to Dr. King that expresses gratitude, seeks advice, and presents a possible solution to racial inequalities in our modern times.

The contest rules are as follows:

• Entries must be from RI middle or high school students

• Essays must be typed in the Microsoft Word format and limited to 500-750 (middle school) or 750-1000 words (high school)

• Essays must include completed parental permission form (at tached) and be submitted individually as the original work of only one student

• Essays and permission forms MUST be electronically submitted to RIMLKESSAY@gmail.com

• The Commission reserves the right to promote, publish, and/or distribute any or all entries.

The deadline for applicants is Thursday, December 15.

Bishop Feehan Student Athlete Signs Letter of Intent

Bishop Feehan High School Athletic Director Christian Schatz is pleased to announce that twenty members of the class of 2023 have signed their National Letters of Intent and will continue to compete in their respective sports in college.

Giovanna Francesconi, of Rumford, will be attending College of Mount Saint Vincent, D3 Soccer.

Local Students Receive Honors at Saint Raphael Academy

Saint Raphael Academy congratulates students from East Providence who have achieved honor roll status for the first quarter marking period in academic year 2022-23. They are:

Highest Honors

Grade 9: Andra Costa, Monica Scimeca Grade 10: Jules Costello Grade 12: Ethan Wright

First Honors

Grade 10: Nathan Olson, Matthew Sullivan Grade 11: Noah Lopes, Isabel Sullivan Grade 12: Kaylee Estrella, Amber Francisco

Second Honors

Grade 10: Matthew Cabral, Jayla Grimes, Emily Panas Grade 11: Olivia DeMacedo, Zack Whitehead Grade 12: Jonah Costa, Arun Thomas

Saint Raphael Academy is a diocesan, Catholic, college pre paratory school founded in the charism of Saint John Baptist de La Salle and rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The Academy provides a comprehensive and competitive college preparatory high school experience to about 500 young men and women from diverse backgrounds and prepares each student for a life dedicated to learning, leadership and service. Over 95 years, the Academy’s more than 8,000 graduates have gone on to careers in business, law, medicine, education, science and engineering. We are more than just a school community -- we are a family. Visit www.saintrays.org

Thanksgiving Football & Tradition

Thanksgiving 2022 saw the continuation of Rhode Island’s lon gest standing high school football rivalry. As mentioned in previous articles here, the East Providence-LaSalle rivalry has gone on for 94 years. 93 of those years were on Thanksgiving with the first game between the schools played in 1927. By now most followers of the big game know that the series has been watered down by a change in the state playoff format. The Townie-Ram game is no longer a league contest and doesn’t count in the standings. But more on that later.

The 2022 game had just about everyone expecting a Ram blowout at Pierce Stadium. LaSalle (LSA) came into Thanksgiv ing as the Rhode Island Division I state champion. The Rams defeated Hendricken the week before in a mild upset for the state title. The Townies had a fair season but made it to the playoffs, losing in the first round. Only the most diehard fans of this once fierce rivalry expected a good game this year. Well, the Townies surprised everyone and played well enough to have a chance to win the game with just a few seconds left. Early in the game,

LSA scored quickly on a short pass which turned into a 75-yard touchdown run. East Providence would soon answer with a Max Whiting to Steve Clark touchdown pass. The Townies played superb defense and the Townies scored again to take the lead. Whiting would eventually throw for three EP touchdowns and run for two more in the 41-36 loss.

East Providence was behind 21-14 but didn’t go away quietly. However, LSA pushed the score to 28-14 and things didn’t look good for the home team squad at Pierce at halftime. Opening the third quarter, a Whiting to Yusef Abdullah 18-yard pass was good for a touchdown. The two point conversion was good making the score now 28-22. A running TD by Whiting tied the game at 28 but a penalty was given to EP after the score and the game was now tied at 28.

LSA went ahead in the fourth quarter 35-28 and the game had the fairly large EP crowd on the edge of their seats. The Rams were driving toward another score when EP junior Steven Clark intercepted a Ram pass and returned the ball to the LSA one yard

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EP gave LaSalle a battle. Bob Rodericks photo.

line. Quarterback Whiting ran it in for the short touchdown run and EP took a 36-35 lead after a surprise pass to Joe Cabral for the two point conversion was good. Once again LaSalle scored to take the lead but failed on its two point conversion try. EP was still alive. The Townies moved the ball to within the Ram 9 yard line but with seconds left on the clock, a storybook ending was not in the cards. Time ran out and the state champion Rams escaped with a narrow win over upset minded East Providence.

The History

The series officially began in 1929. Although the two schools started turkey day play in 1927 (EP won 6-0), there was no game in 1928 and the state league officially “started” in 1929 with a LaSalle 19-6 win. For many Townies, Thanksgiving week has always been full of tradition and plans for school reunions, family get-togethers and THE football game between old rivals East Providence High School and LaSalle Academy. However, to the chagrin of many, traditions have drastically changed. Today, legions of young people may never know what those glory years of that Townie - Ram ri valry was like. They have only heard older family and friends talk about it. The game was played alternately at each other’s home field. The Townies home field was beautiful Pierce Memorial Sta dium while LaSalle played in an old field behind their school on Academy Avenue in Providence, RI. East Providence always has a large fan following and would even outdraw LSA at their own field. Most games were standing room only and you had to arrive by 8:30 am for the 10:00 start time, if you wanted to get that great seat. Pierce was often known to house 10,000 spectators during the rivalry’s glory days.

When the mostly old wooden stands at LaSalle were closed due to safety concerns in the early eighties, the school was forced to host Thanksgiving at various Providence fields. City Stadium at Mt. Pleasant High and Brown Stadium were used at times. When the cost of renting Brown became too expensive, LSA offered to have all Thanksgiving Day games at Pierce. “It was cheaper for us to rent Pierce and it is a great field,” said one LaSalle official. For several years players from both schools only knew playing at Pierce.

LaSalle has since constructed a new football stadium with synthetic turf and the series has returned to an alternating home venue with this year’s game a home contest for the Townies. EP also has a brand-new stadium with synthetic turf behind the gleam ing new EPHS on Pawtucket Avenue. However, with a seating capacity of under 2,000 spectators, Thanksgiving Day games will remain at Pierce.

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EP vs. LaSalle in the 1946 game

EP vs LaSalle. Bob Rodericks photo.

A Rivalry to

The EP-LSA series has seen changing momentum swings. From 1929 through 1940 the series pretty much went back and forth between schools. La Salle dominated the series from 1941 through 1948, winning a state title in 1942. A little back and forth again and then the Townies won from 1960 through 1967 and then again in ’69 and ’70 and ’72 and ’73. EP won state titles in ’66, ’67 and ’69 and ’70. LaSalle took over and won the 1974, ’75 and ’76 games while EP bounced back to win from 1977 through 1980 and then again from 1982 through 1984. It was an eight-year run next for LaSalle as they beat EP from 1985 through 1992. La Salle spanked EP in 1992 by a 50-6 score but EP returned the favor with a 41-6 victory the next year. And on it went, win one, lose one, until LaSalle has now gained dominance on Turkey Day. Most public schools can no longer compete with the privates who can draw their students from any city or even nearby state locales.

But what a tradition it was. Each school, especially EPHS, would hold massive rallies on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving. EP Alumni would return for the rally and from Wednesday through the Sunday, class reunion parties would pop up all over East Providence. In addition to partying the night before, many Townie

alumni and former players would gather for “breakfast” before the big game at 6 or 7 am. The most popular spot back in the day was Bovi’s Tavern at six-corners on Taunton Avenue. Owner, the late John Bovi (a LSA grad), would host scores of fans from both schools. After “breakfast” the group would move on to Pierce Stadium and greet thousands of other fans. The Thanksgiving game between EP and LSA often determined or had major impact on the state championship. It was the place to be. Thanksgiving dinner couldn’t start until the game was over and it always tasted better after a win.

Rivalry on Life Support

The once storied Townie-Ram rivalry is all but gone as older Townie and Ram alumni remember. EP now has won 15 State Championships. Hendricken had raced ahead of all schools with their 17th state championship over LaSalle last year. Hendricken won consecutive state titles from 2010-2016. LSA won their 16th title in 2017 and Hendricken won again from 2018-2021 (no game in 2020 due to Covid) giving them the 17 state titles. In an upset this past November 20, 2022, LSA beat Hendricken for its league tying 17th title. LaSalle’s recent students now feel the Hendricken is their true rival. By Thanksgiving Day, the RIIL season is basi cally over. A Division I champion has been decided. The EP-LSA Thanksgiving game is non-league and really has no meaning. East Providence players and alumni hold a little bit of the traditional feel and strive to win but the feeling is not generally the same from their

Legends of Thanksgiving. Former EP coach Bill Stringfellow, Left and former EP and LSA coach, the late Jim Deffley in 2014. Bob Rodericks photo.

Good Thanksgiving Day crowd. Bob Rodericks photo.

former rivals from over the river. In fact, LSA has not always played all its starters for much of the game in recent years. Fear of injury and other factors come into play. And where will Townie alumni gather during Thanksgiving week? The long famous Bovi’s Tavern is gone, demolished with an empty lot in its place.

New Tradition Possible?

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Townie alumnus and former football standout player John Oliver is trying to start a new tradition for EP alumni to gather for “break fast” before the game. Oliver is co-owner of a sports bar/restaurant, The Local, at 478 Waterman Avenue in EP. Oliver invited Townie and Ram alumni and friends to gather at The Local to reminisce before the game. Many did show up before last month’s game. A full breakfast menu was available and big screen TV’s played films of Townie Thanksgivings from decades ago.

EP and LSA Voted Against New Format

Both LSA and EPHS voted against the playoff change when announced in 2014. “We tried to convince the league to keep Thanksgiving Day as a league game for us,” said former East Providence Athletic Director Bob Duarte in 2015 comments. “The rest of the league’s athletic directors approved. They don’t have the tradition that we have. It could mean the end of the LaSalle-EP Thanksgiving Day game as we know it,” said Duarte.

Thanksgiving Game Memories

Officials from LaSalle and East Provi dence are hoping to keep the tradition go ing. “The change in the format certainly had an impact on the Thanksgiving game,” said La Salle’s Ted Quigley. “When I became La Salle’s AD in 2000, it was close to the peak of the current rivalry. Everything about the game was magnified. In the 1990’s. Ken Re all (former EP AD) started the “Good Faith” dinner prior to the game. It was attended by the coaches, captains, and administration from each school. Phil Ricci (former EP AD) and I continued the tradition and expanded it to include all of the seniors on each team. That lasted almost 20 years. The 2001 game was probably the most watched high school football game in Rhode Island in the past 50 years. People were sitting along the grass berm by the main entrance because the bleachers were full. Both teams were undefeated coming into the game and the atmosphere was electric. Each year, if the game wasn’t being played to determine a champion, it was played for seeding in the playoffs. Once the game became a nonleague game, much of the excitement was lost,” added Quigley.

“Because the game is now played after the playoffs are concluded and the champi onship has been decided, it has lost its com petitive luster. It has become, in essence, a glorified exhibition game. This is not the Thanksgiving Day rivalry we all grew up with and enjoyed so very much. We are keeping tradition alive but it is certainly a far cry from the glory years,” said East Providence cur rent Athletic Director Gregg Amore.

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continue, but so much of the enthusiasm for it has waned. Attendance has gone from counting it by the thousands to counting it by the hundreds. However, high school sports are very cyclical. Things have a tendency to come around. This is the longest in-state rivalry in Rhode Island. We are less than ten years from the anniversary of the first game in 1927. It would be a shame to see it end, but I am also realistic enough to know that not everyone feels that way,” Quigley said. Both Amore and Quigley agree that “tradition and pride still make it worth it to play the game.”

East Providence former Co-Captain John Johnson is a 1967 graduate. He remembers his senior Thanksgiving game with great fondness. “We won 57-7 and won the state championship that year,” said an animated Johnson in a recent interview. EP also won the state title in 1966. “A lot of us would hang out at Kelly’s Burgers (Burger King today) on Friday nights across from the high school and talk football,” Johnson recalled. Most high schools played football games on Saturday mornings years ago. “We liked to think that we hated LaSalle,” continued Johnson, “but actually I felt lots of respect on both sides of the line.”

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Bay View Wins Division III Volleyball Championship

Bay View academy defeated Central Falls for the RI Division III volleyball championship in November. Bay View was 17-3 on the year while Central Falls was impressive at 16-2. During the regular season Central Falls shut out the Bengals but Bay View got revenge in beating the Warriors in the finals.

Bay View wins the D3 volleyball championship. Paul Tumidajski photo.

Right: Bay View coach Meg Martin the RI Field Hockey Coach of the Year along with All Division Honors, All Academic and the Sportsmanship Award

EPHS Volleyball in Division II Finals

East Providence finished a very successful girls volleyball season last month. The Townies made it to the championship game in Division II, but lost out to the favorite, Chariho High School. The finals were played at Rhode Island College and although EP showed skill and determination, they couldn’t match the top seed, Chariho. The Townies beat back Mt. Hope and Cumberland in the quarter and semi-finals but had no answer for Chariho. “We didn’t play as well as we could have,” said coach Alex Butler. “This happens in sports at times, we can’t control it. It was a good season overall, but we wanted to do better.”

EP's Daniella Escudero keeps her eyes on the ball vs Chariho #14 Keira Mullen looks on. Paul Tumidajski photo.

EPHS Winter Sports

Keira Mullen Hitting vs Chariho. Paul Tumidajski photo.

Winter Sports began officially on November 28th for most Rhode Island middle and high schools. All athletes must have an up to date physical and be registered on Family ID in order to participate in East Providence athletics. Athletes new to Townie Athletics also need to submit a notarized Assumption of Risk Form. Please see link below. Contact the winter season coaches for more information:

• Boys Basketball, jandrade@epschoolsri.com

• Girls Basketball, open at this time

• Wrestling, tgalligan@epschoolsri.com

• Swimming, bhassan@epschoolsri.com

• Boys Indoor Track, rlyons@epschoolsri.com

• Girls Indoor Track, malmeida@epschoolsri.com

• Comp. Cheerleading, bethier@epschoolsri.com

• Gymnastics, caseyrapp27@gmail.com

• Hockey, gamore@epschoolsri.com

Link to Family ID for Assumption of Risk form: https://www. familyid.com/organizations/east-providence-high-school-athletics

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Matthew Brumbaugh, M.D.

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M. Dennison, M.D.

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Medicine / Infectious Diseases

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Medicine / Women's Health

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Medicine/Pediatrics

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Term Care

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University News

Rumford’s Sloane Larsen

Inducted in the Alpha Sigma Nu Honor Society at College of the Holy

Cross

Worcester, MA -- Sloane Larsen of Rumford has been inducted into the Alpha Sigma Nu Honor Society at College of the Holy Cross, the Jesuit honor society founded in 1915.

Larsen is one of 34 new inductees this year, who exemplify the society’s values of excellence in scholarship, loyalty and service.

Selection to Alpha Sigma Nu is one of the highest honors that can be given on a Jesuit campus. Candidates for membership are selected from the top 15 percent of their class, and from this group membership will be awarded to only four percent.

Jeffrey Novak, DPM Bristol & East Providence Locations

(Bristol/East Providence) Dr Novak is a Podiatrist and Foot/Ankle Surgeon, who is bringing his outstanding medical experience and training to the community. His experience as a Podiatrist includes, working for and being surgically trained within Yale New Haven Health. He was also fortunate to have his medical degree from Kent State, which is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic and University Hospital, a teaching institution for Case Western Reserve Medical School, where he received much of his clinical experience. He is a passionate medical educator and completed the distinguished Harvard Macy Institute’s Future Academic Clinician Program.

Dr Novak is also a family man who has been married for 18 years to his wonderful supportive wife. He has two adorable boys. He actively enjoys participating in small church groups, volunteering within the USA and overseas, fishing with his boys, hitting the occasional near perfect golf shot and grilling out with his friends/family. He joined the center in 2022.

Jung Hyun Lee Receives Degree from Georgia Tech

Atlanta, GA - Jung Hyun Lee of East Providence, RI, has earned a Doctor of Phi losophy in Building Construction from the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta.

Lee was among approximately 1,660 undergraduate and graduate students who earned degrees during the Summer 2022 semester.

Colleen Noseworthy Norman Chartier Director of Operations Director of Finance

The City Council recognized EPHS student Daizie DiPietro for her actions in rendering aid to a person suffering a medical episode.

Dr. Erin J. Civetti, O.D., Joins The Brown Center

Dr. Erin J. Civetti, O.D.

Dr. Erin Civetti graduated with clinical honors from the presti gious New England College of Optometry in 2020 after earning her undergraduate degree in Biology from UMass Amherst, where she was a standout stu dent and swimmer. In 2019, Dr. Civetti spearheaded a relief trip to the Dominican Republic as vice-president of VOSH (Vol unteer Optometric Services for Humanity) where she provided eye care and eye wear to those less fortunate.

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Those we love do not go away They walk beside us every day Unseen, unheard, but always near Still loved, still missed, still very dear

Always in our heart and memories

~ Your Loving Family

EAST PROVIDENCE PUBLIC LIBRARIES

WEAVER MEMORIAL LIBRARY 41 Grove Avenue, 401-434-2453

RIVERSIDE BRANCH LIBRARY 475 Bullocks Point Ave, 401-433-4877

December 2022 Book Club

Monday, December 19th, 2022 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm virtual meet ing on Zoom OR Wednesday, December 21st, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm in person meeting at Weaver Library We will be reading The Two Lives of Lydia Bird by Josie Silver. Stop by to pick up a copy or download the title from eZone. Please register by calling us at 401-434-2453 or online at www. eastprovidencelibrary.org on our calendar of events.

Children's Activities

Visit With Santa: Sat, December 10, 2:00-4:00 on the lawn at Weaver Library. Take photos with Santa Claus and decorate cookies.

Family and Friends Photo Days! Sat, Dec 10 at 10-12pm and 2-4pm at Weaver Library. Bring Family and Friends for Holiday Photos. Digital images mailed to you.

Baby/Toddler Play Group. Fuller Creative Learning Center - Fridays, September 2 - December 9 at 10:30. Ages 0-3. Registra tion Required.

DIY - Sew A Stocking: Mon, Dec 5 at 3:30, Fuller Learning Center. Ages 6+. Registration required.

Holiday Card Craft: Tues, Dec 6 at 3:45, Weaver Library Use a variety of supplies to create cards. Ages 3+

Christmas Storytime And Craft: Wed, Dec 7 at 4:00, Riverside Library. Ages 3+

Paint An Ornament with Artist Kathleen Marshall: Mon, Dec 12 at 3:30, Fuller Learning Center. Ages 7+. Registration required.

DIY - Sew A Hand Warmer: Mon, Dec 19 at 3:30, Fuller Learn ing Center. Ages 8+. Registration required.

Hanukkah Story Time: Tues, Dec 13 at 3:45, Weaver Library. We will read stories and play dreidel for chocolate Hanukkah coins. Ages 3-10.

Menorah Craft: Wed, Dec 14 at 4:00, Riverside Library. Ages 4+

Interactive Latke Cooking Demo: Fri, Dec 16 at 3:30, Fuller Learning Center. Ages 7+. Registration required.

Take & Make Craft Winter Wonderland Craft: Pick up at Weaver Library & Riverside Library beginning on Dec 1 (while supplies last).

Read To A Dog! Mon, Dec 12 at 5:00-6:30 (drop-in),Weaver Library. Stress-free reading practice for beginning readers.

Storywalk® on the lawn at Weaver Library. Boris and Stella and the Perfect Gift by Dara Goldman. StoryWalk® All day every day!

FULLER CREATIVE LEARNING CENTER, 260 Dover Ave. 401-228-3903

School Vacation Week

Playful Engineers Traveling Makerspace: Tues, Dec 27 at 2:00-3:30, Weaver Library. Design, build, test, and play with chain reactions and creative contraptions, and other awesome engineer ing explorations. Ages 5-12. Registration required.

Gingerbread House Craft: Wed, Dec 28 at 11:00, Riverside Library. Use graham crackers, frosting, and candy to build a gin gerbread house! Ages 5+ Registration required.

Family Movie: Monsters University (2013, rated G, 104 min.): Wed, Dec 28 at 6:00, Weaver Library. Popcorn provided plus you can bring your own snacks.

Noon Year’s Eve Party: Thurs, Dec. 29 at 11:00am-12:00pm, Weaver Library. Crafts, games, dancing, and a balloon drop! Ages 3-12. Registration required.

For more information, please go to our Calendar of Events at https://www. eastprovidencelibrary.org/ or scan this QR code:

December Events at the Fuller Creative Learning Center

The Fuller Creative Learning Center continues its schedule of programs and workshops. The schedule for December includes:

Adults/Young Adults

• Christmas Cookie Recipe Swap - Tues, Dec 6 12:00-4:00pm

• EP Urban Forest Open House - Tues, Dec 6 6:30-8:00pm

• Coffee & Connections with EPPC - Mon, Dec 12 10:00-11:00am

• DIY Sew A Stocking & Embroidery - Tues, Dec 13 6:00-7:00pm

• Paint Night - Tues, Dec 19 6:00-7:00pm (registration required)

Children/Teenagers

• Infant/Toddler Play and Development Group - Fridays, Decem ber 2 & 9 9:30-11:00am (registration required)

• DIY Sew a Stocking and Embroidery (5+) - Monday, December 5 3:30-4:30pm (registration required)

• DIY Ornaments with Kathleen Marshall (7+) - Monday, Decem ber 12 3:30-4:30pm (registration required)

• DIY Hand Warmers (ages 7+) - Monday, December 19 3:304:30pm

• DIY Latke Cooking Demo - Friday, December 16 3:30-4:30pm (registration required)

All Ages

• Recording Studio Holiday Jingle Contest - Anytime before December 16th!

• 3D Printer Snowmen - Wednesday, December 7 3:30-4:30pm

• Embroidery Machine Demonstration - Wed, Dec 21 2-4pm

• Drop-in Tech (WiFi, Computers, Sewing Machines, Recording Studio) or by appointment

"Dave Says"

Remember, Everyone Makes Mistakes

Dear Dave, I am on Baby Step 2 of your plan, and I am about four months away from being debt-

free. My younger brother is a good person, but he is very careless with his finances. He is always asking to borrow money from me. I don’t want to be mean or damage our relationship, but what is the best way to respond to a sibling who continually asks for money?

— James

Dear James, Honesty is always a good thing. If I were in your shoes, I’d just tell him the truth. Sit down with him, and have a friendly—but real—conversation where you let him know you’re working hard to get out of debt and don’t have any cash to spare. Explain that you’ve decided being in debt is dumb, you want a better life and that you don’t plan to borrow or loan money anymore.

You’ve got to look at the big picture in situations like this. You’re not helping someone if you participate in their misbehavior with them. Sometimes, especially when it comes to family, you have to love someone enough to tell them the truth. And in some cases, that can mean saying no and telling them to grow up and get their act together.

You’re not responsible for your brother’s reaction to all this, James, but you can control your words and use them in a car ing manner. Do this with a kind spirit, and remember we all make mistakes. He may take it well, or not so well. But you’re not really helping someone who’s immature or irresponsible with money when you give them cash. At that point, you’re an enabler. It’s like giving a drunk a drink.

God bless you, James!

— Dave

Don’t Buy Until the First One Sells

Dear Dave,

My wife and I are looking to move from Washington, D.C., to Greenville, South Carolina, in a couple of months, and then sell our current home in February or March after she gets things wrapped up with her job. We are a little worried, though, because of all the things we’re hearing about the housing market crashing. Could you speak to this, please?

— Nick

Dear Nick,

Your emotions and things you hear can creep up on you. I get that. But the fact is, there are still four buyers out there for every house that’s up for sale. Now, are the buyers and the market as active and frenzied as they were several months ago? No. But you have to remember, the last couple of years have been crazy-strange times for the housing market.

I’ve been in the real estate business since 1978, and I’ve never seen anything like it. Usually, it takes about 90 days to sell a house. You’ll get some offers, and none of them will be at full price, but everyone will have time to think about things. That’s normal, and it’s probably a lot closer to how things will work themselves out for you now in Greenville.

But in any economy, my advice to you would be don’t buy another house until yours has sold. If you end up with two house payments and your old house is sitting empty while you’re having to pay for the mortgage, taxes, utilities and all the upkeep to make sure it’s ready to show, you’re going to become what’s known as a motivated seller. I don’t want you to just give it away, but you’ll need

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to be very careful to make sure the timing on this deal makes sense. Personally, I wouldn’t buy another house until the first one sells.

— Dave

Being Hounded Isn’t the Issue

Dear Dave,

I lost my job a couple of years ago. As a result, I ended up in about $25,000 of debt through credit cards and a consolidation loan. Now I have a great job making more than I’ve ever made before, plus a car loan for about $13,000. The older debts went to collections, but I’m not being hounded by collectors at this point. I want to get control of my money and do things the right way, so how should I handle things?

— Mike

Dear Mike, Well, being hounded isn’t the issue. Morally, you owe the money. You took money under agreements that you’d pay it back, and that means you need to pay it—both the old and new debts.

I’d start by running two debt snowballs. Let’s do one for the car and any other active debts you have first since the collectors aren’t after you about the old, dead debt. Then, smallest to largest, start knocking out the debt that’s in collections. When it comes to these guys, reach out and get an agreement in writing detailing exactly how much you owe and the monthly payment amounts. Remember,

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do not give any of these folks direct access to your bank accounts. There’s no upside to not paying what you owe. It’s an integrity issue, it’s a legal issue, and it’s a credit issue. Did I mention it’s an integrity issue, Mike?

You want this stuff out of your life. If you don’t take care of it, I guarantee it’ll come back to haunt you somewhere down the road!

— Dave

A Church Car? You’ve Got to Be Kidding!

Dear Dave,

My mom took out a Parent PLUS loan in 2009 to help pay for my college education. I also took out $70,000 in student loans myself. My mom never made a payment on the loan she took out for me, and now the amount due on the Parent PLUS loan has ballooned to $100,000. She recently told me in her mind it was my loan in her name, and I should be the one to make the payments after I became financially stable. Thankfully I just got a new job making $140,000 a year. With this I can finally make a dent in my own loans, but she asks me every week if I’m going to pay the Parent PLUS loan. My mom is a nurse practitioner, so she makes good money, but she recently financed two new luxury cars within 24 hours of each other—one for work and one for church. She also has loans out from borrowing on her 401(k) and credit card debt. Should I take over the Parent PLUS loan under my name?

— Tommy

Dear Tommy,

Wait, are you serious? Your mom has a church car? I’ve never heard of such a thing. But hey, I’m going to talk to my wife about this. I knew I needed another car, I just didn’t know I needed a church car. Oh, my goodness!

Ok, here’s the deal. If you had an agreement with your mom, or promised at any time to pay back the Parent PLUS Loan when you were able, you should cover it. But that’s not what you told me. It sounds like your mom has a good heart and was just trying to help, but she did it in a dumb way. From what you told me, she’s done a lot of dumb things with money.

Under no circumstances do you take the loan back under your name. In fact, I’m not certain you can even do that with a Parent PLUS Loan. You need to get your debt cleaned up first before trying to help her. If you choose to be a bigger help after that, you need to start things by having a serious conversation with your mom. She needs to hear that she’s being absolutely silly with her money. Let her know you’re willing to help because the loan was for your benefit. But make sure she understands you won’t pay it all, and you won’t do it while she’s making two luxury car payments—including one on a church car. That’s ridiculous.

Offer to be her biggest cheerleader, and help her find a good financial coach—someone with the heart of a teacher. You might want to let her know you’ll match whatever she pays toward the loan, so it’ll feel like a team effort. But also make sure she under stands if she pays nothing in any given month, you’ll match that, too.

Good luck, Tommy!

— Dave

Are Debit Cards Safe for Online Purchases?

Dear Dave,

I use a debit card for all my regular, day-to-day purchases. However, I use a credit card for plane tickets, big ticket items, or when I shop online because someone told me it’s easier to dispute purchases when they’re made with a credit card. Are you putting your checking account at risk by using a debit card for these types of purchases?

— Wendy

Dear Wendy,

I don’t know who this “someone” is, but they’re a lousy financial advisor. The firm of Someone, They Said, and I Heard? That’s a financial planning company you don’t want to work with.

A debit card has the exact same protec tions for fraud that a credit card has. It does come out of your checking account, but the bank has to put it back once you dispute the charge and prove your dispute. It may take a day or two, but they’ll get it done.

I’ve used a debit card for decades, and I haven’t owned a credit card since way back in my dumb-with-money days. I’ve never had any problems using a debit card, and I’m not going to make the mistake of playing around with debt ever again.

I hope you won’t either!

— Dave

* Dave Ramsey is an eight-time national bestselling author, personal finance expert and host of “The Ramsey Show,” heard by more than 18 million listeners. He has appeared on “Good Morning America,” “CBS This Morning,” “Today,” Fox News, CNN, Fox Business and many more. Since 1992, Dave has helped people regain con trol of their money, build wealth, and enhance their lives. He also serves as CEO of Ramsey Solutions.

Christmas Is Not an Emergency

By Rachel Cruze

Christmas and money—now there’s a combination that can send anyone spiraling.

When you’re trying to take control of your money, saving for an emergency fund is a crucial part of the process. In fact, it’s so important that at Ramsey Solu tions, the emergency fund makes up not one, but two of the seven Baby Steps. After you’ve saved $1,000 in a starter emergency fund (Baby Step 1), and you’ve paid off all debt except the house (Baby Step 2), we recommend saving three to six months of expenses in a fully funded emergency fund (Baby Step 3). Then, once you have a fully funded emergency fund, it’s time to keep it safely tucked away . . . you guessed it: in case of an emergency.

But what do you do after you’ve reached this money milestone? Next, it’s important to make sure your emergency fund doesn’t become a crutch for non-emergencies. (Spoiler alert: Christmas is not an emergency.)

I know, I know. The hustle of the holiday season can sometimes feel like an “unexpected” money problem. From kids’ Christmas parties at school to last-minute white elephant gifts, even if you technically know that Christmas happens every year, unpredictable expenses can cause more panic than a little snow in the south.

But don’t worry, I’ve put together a list of tips to help you (and me) keep that emergency fund safe this holiday season.

1. Start saving now. Some of you have been saving for months, or maybe even all year. But if you haven’t, don’t freak out. You’ve still got a little time. Take a deep breath, and look at your monthly budget. Make small adjustments wherever you can to create a plan for your Christmas expenses.

2. Build a budget for seasonal spending. Write down every person (and party) you’ll need to spend money on, then assign a dollar amount for each item on your list. Don’t forget to create wiggle room in other ways too. For example, if you need more money to spend on holiday travel, consider making an agreement with your spouse that you won’t buy each other gifts this year.

3. Plan B is always an option. In this case, B stands for bak ing! If the holiday budget is getting tight, try gifting a homemade loaf of bread and a handwritten note to a few people on your list. If cookies mean a lot to Santa, a tasty treat made with love will feel like a warm hug to your family and friends.

4. Trim the excess. Traditions are great, but you don’t have to do something just because you’ve always done it that way. If you typically spend money on a fancy Christmas card, maybe this is the year you decide to share a fun Instagram post instead. Or if you host an annual holiday dinner, ask everyone to pitch in potluck style this time. The people who love you will also love to help you.

5. Think experiences over expenses. Like every classic Christ mas movie teaches, the holiday season is really about community and connection. Try a new activity or experience that doesn’t cost money, like volunteering at a food bank as a family or hosting a game night for your neighborhood. There are tons of ways to spread holiday cheer without using your emergency fund.

Now I don’t know about you, but that’s a list I’m excited to check twice!

You’ve been good all year saving money in your emergency fund, and I don’t want you to undo your hard work with lastminute holiday expenses. Accidents and unexpected emergencies don’t stop for our favorite seasons. So, keep your emergency fund wrapped in a big red bow—for when you really need it!

* Rachel Cruze is a two-time #1 national best-selling author, financial expert and host of The Rachel Cruze Show. She has appeared on Good Morning America, TODAY Show and Live! With Kelly & Ryan, among others. Since 2010, Rachel has served at Ramsey Solutions, where she teaches people to avoid debt, save money, budget and how to win with money at any stage in life. Follow Rachel on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube or online at rachelcruze.com.

Rachel Cruze

(Family Features) Cool, crisp days call for comfort foods, like the classic flavors of traditional Italian cooking. Whether you’re Italian by heritage or simply by heart, learn ing the art of Italian cuisine may be easier than you may think.

Perfect your pasta game. Limp, mushy, overcooked pasta can ruin an otherwise delicious Italian dish. Aim for al dente pasta, which is soft but still firm. It’s important to note variables like the type of pasta, size of your pot and amount of water can all affect cooking time. Treat the package instructions as a guide and start taste testing 1-2 minutes before you expect it to be done.

Be choosy about your ingredients. Many of the best Italian dishes are incredibly sim ple, so it’s important to select quality ingre dients that allow the flavors to really stand out. Made in Italy, Bertolli d’Italia sauces are available in premium red and white varieties to elevate the at-home culinary experience and bring the authentic and delicious flavors of Italy to your table. Every jar reflects more than 150 years of authentic Italian culinary tradition using high-quality ingredients like tomatoes vine-ripened under the Italian sun, finely aged Italian cheeses, fresh cream and Mediterranean olive oil.

Give seasonings time to simmer. Great things come to those who wait. That’s why the best Italian chefs sample their sauces along the way, adding and adjusting until the taste is just right. Then, they allow the ingredients to simmer together to create a perfectly balanced harmony of flavors.

Experiment with proteins and veggies. For many Italian recipes, you can create an entirely new dish by adding or swapping the protein and adding fresh produce. Try introducing juicy strips of grilled chicken and fresh, steamed broccoli to an alfredo pasta like this Cavatelli with Cacio e Pepe Sauce. Or, if you’re a seafood lover, reimag ine this Fresh Tomato Bruschetta Chicken by swapping in a mild white fish like halibut, cod or snapper.

Get cozy in your kitchen this fall with more comforting recipes at Bertolli.com.

Cavatelli with Cacio e Pepe Sauce

Prep: 5 min ~ Cook: 10 min ~ Servings: 4

• Salt, to taste

• 1 box dry Cavatelli pasta

• 1 jar (16.9 ounces) Bertolli d’Italia Cacio e Pepe Sauce

• 1 cup finely grated Pecorino Romano cheese, or to taste

• freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Bring large pot of cold water to boil. Salt water heavily.

Cook dry pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Strain pasta, reserving pasta water.

In large saucepan over low heat, warm pasta sauce 3-5 minutes. Add 1-2 table spoons pasta water.

Transfer cooked pasta to saucepan.

Stir and toss pasta approximately 30 seconds over medium heat to integrate it with sauce. Add pasta water as needed for creamier texture.

Plate pasta and top with finely grated Pecorino Romano and freshly ground black pepper, to taste.

Fresh Tomato Bruschetta Chicken

Prep: 15 min ~ Cook: 28 min ~Servings: 6

• 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil

• 3tablespoons finely chopped fresh ba sil, plus additional, for garnish

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 teaspoons kosher salt

• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

• 6 thinly sliced boneless, skinless chick en breast cutlets (about 1 1/2 pounds)

• 1 large onion, thinly sliced

• 1 jar (24.7 ounces) Bertolli d’Italia Mari nara Sauce

• 2 cups multi-colored grape tomatoes, halved

• 2 stems cherry tomatoes on the vine

• 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

• 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze Preheat oven to 400 F.

In small bowl, whisk olive oil, basil, garlic, salt, pepper and oregano until com bined. Combine 2 tablespoons oil mixture and chicken in resealable plastic bag. Let stand 5-10 minutes at room temperature to marinate.

In medium skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil mixture over medium heat. Add onions; cook 3-4 minutes, or until crisp-tender. Stir in marinara sauce. Pour mixture into lightly greased 13-by-9-inch baking dish. Arrange chicken breasts in dish, overlapping if nec essary. Top with grape tomatoes and cherry tomato stems. Spoon remaining oil mixture over tomatoes.

Bake, covered, 25 minutes, or until chicken is done (165 F) and tomatoes start to burst. Sprinkle with Parmesan, drizzle with balsamic glaze and garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.

Source: Bertolli

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Cavatelli with Cacio e Pepe Sauce

Fresh Tomato Bruschetta Chicken

Solution to Simplify Family Meals

(Family Features) While the first step to a successful family meal is finding a recipe everyone loves, a second important piece to the puzzle is creating a dish that leaves enough time for special moments together at the table. You can skip complicated prep by serving easy-to-make favorites that call for versatile ingredients and simple instructions.

These Sheet Pan Hawaiian Veal Meatballs are a perfect example of a quick yet delicious meal your loved ones can enjoy without committing an entire evening to the kitchen. With veal as a key ingredient that cooks fast and easy, it’s ideal for weeknights and meal prepping ahead of busy weeks.

Plus, it’d be a cinch to double the meatballs and freeze half of them to make prep even easier the next time your family craves the sweet and savory combination of pineapple, fresh veggies and tender veal.

To find more quick, flavorful dinner inspiration, visit Veal.org.

Sheet Pan Hawaiian Veal Meatballs

Funded by Beef Farmers and Ranchers

Prep: 15 minutes ~ Cook: 30 minutes ~ Servings: 6

Meatballs:

• 2 pounds ground veal

• 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs

• 1/4 cup milk

• 3 green onions, chopped

• 1 large egg

• 2 teaspoons garlic powder

• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger

• 2 teaspoons kosher salt

• 1 cup Hawaiian barbecue sauce, plus additional for serving

Vegetables:

• 1 small head broccoli, cut into florets

• 1 small red bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch slices

• 1small yellow bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch slices

• 1 small red onion, cut into 1/2-inch slices

• 1 small pineapple, cut into 1-inch chunks

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• kosher salt, to taste

• freshly ground black pepper, to taste

• 2 green onions, for garnish

• 2 teaspoons sesame seeds, for garnish

• 6 cups cooked long-grain white rice

To make meatballs: Preheat oven to 450 F and line two rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper. In large bowl, mix veal, bread crumbs, milk, green onions, egg, garlic powder, ginger and salt until just combined. Portion veal mixture into 2-inch balls. Place in even layer on prepared baking sheets.

Bake about 15 minutes. Remove from oven.

To make vegetables: Toss broccoli, bell peppers, red onion, pineapple and oil together until coated. Season with salt and pep per, to taste.

Arrange vegetables in single layer on baking sheets with meat balls. Flip meatballs and brush with sauce. Bake until vegetables are tender and meatballs are golden-brown, or until internal tem perature reaches 160 F, about 15 minutes.

Drizzle with barbecue sauce. Top with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve with rice.

Source: New York Beef Council

Make Holiday Memories with Sweet Eats

(Family Features) Whether your festivities include immediate family or bring together relatives from around the country, the holidays are about making memories with loved ones. From the first days of the season to the last, many families spend their pre cious time together with favorite activities and the best foods the holidays have to offer.

This year, you can change things up and start new traditions with a fresh ingredient like Envy apples, which provide an easy way to update classics due to their sweet taste and availability. The sweet, sophisticated flavor; uplifting, fresh aroma; delightfully satisfying crunch; beautiful appearance; and naturally white flesh that doesn’t brown as quickly as other apples all lend themselves to shareable recipes like this Apple Wreath Salad or Roasted Apple Macaroni and Cheese, both perfect for holiday parties.

Because cherished memories are made with sweet ingredients, you can turn cozy movie nights into festive and memorable events year after year by pairing Hallmark Channel’s popular “Countdown to Christ mas” holiday movies with delicious desserts like Apple Custard Sponge Trifle and Brown Butter Apple Pie.

Find more memory-making recipes at EnvyApple.com.

Apple Custard Sponge Trifle

Servings: 8-10

• 6 Envy apples

• 2 tablespoons golden caster sugar

• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

• 1/2 cup, plus 2 tablespoons, water

• 1 tablespoon corn flour

• 1 large plain sponge cake

• 2 cups vanilla bean custard

• 1/2 cup caramel or butterscotch sauce, plus additional for garnish, divided

• 1/2 cup cream

• fresh apple slices

• fresh strawberry slices

Peel, core and dice apples; place in large saucepan. Add caster sugar, cinna mon and 1/2 cup water. Simmer apples 5-8 minutes until tender.

Combine corn flour and remaining wa ter. Stir corn flour mixture into apples until apples are syrupy.

Cut sponge cake into 2-centimeter diced pieces. Arrange 1/3 of sponge pieces in base of serving bowl. Add half of cinnamon apple pieces, including syrupy juices. Add 1 cup custard and drizzle with 1/4 cup caramel sauce. Repeat with remaining ingredients, finishing with sponge cake; chill.

Whip cream and spoon dollops over sponge cake to cover top. Garnish with apple slices, strawberry slices and caramel sauce.

Apple Wreath Salad

Recipe courtesy of “The Produce Moms” (@theproducemoms)

Balsamic Dressing:

• 1 tablespoon honey

• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

• 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt

• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, finely ground

• 1 large garlic clove, minced

• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

• 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Salad:

• 10 ounces baby arugula

• 3 Envy apples, sliced

• 9 ounces goat cheese, crumbled

• 3 ounces pomegranate arils

• 3 ounces pecans, toasted

To make balsamic dressing: In small serving bowl, whisk honey, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, garlic, balsamic vinegar and olive oil.

Place dressing bowl in center of large board or platter. Arrange arugula around dressing bowl in wreath shape.

Place apple slices on top of arugula. Sprinkle on goat cheese, pomegranate arils and pecans.

Brown Butter Apple Pie

Streusel Topping:

• 1/2 cup flour

• 1/4 cup chopped pecans

• 2 tablespoons light brown sugar

• 4 tablespoons butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

Filling:

• 4 tablespoons butter

• 2 pounds Envy apples, cut into 1/4inch slices

• 1/2 cup light brown sugar

• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

• 1/8 teaspoon grated nutmeg

• 1/4 teaspoon salt

• 1 teaspoon vanilla

• 3 tablespoons flour

• 1 deep dish frozen pie shell

Preheat oven to 375 F.

To make streusel topping: Mix flour, chopped pecans and light brown sugar. Stir in butter using fingertips until incor porated with small lumps of butter visible. Refrigerate.

To make filling: In large skillet over medium heat, melt butter until amber, stir ring often. Set aside to cool. In large bowl, stir sliced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, vanilla and flour using spatula. Pour brown butter over apples and mix, scraping skillet with rubber spatula to in corporate brown butter bits.

Place frozen pie shell on baking sheet. Add 2 cups apple mixture into shell, gently pressing apple slices for even base. Add remaining apple slices and gently press. Sprinkle streusel topping evenly over apples.

Bake 30 minutes then reduce oven temperature to 350 F and bake 35-45 min utes until topping is golden and apples feel tender when pierced with fork.

Apple Custard Sponge Trifle

Apple Wreath Salad

Robert Rock East Providence Senior Center

Elder Resource Specialist

Amanda Mattress. Mon–Fri 401270-1788

Healthy Aging Nurse Coordinator

Shahnee Lagor, BSN, RN-BC Office hours: Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9AM-2PM

Registered Dietitian

Ann Marie, Sabula, MA, RDA, LDN, CDE, CDOE Office hours: Tuesdays and Wednesdays by appointment Call 401-447-6299

Eastside Clinical Laboratory

The first Wednesday of each month 8:30 am-11:30 am Drop In Service: Just bring your lab slip

Notary Public

Pat Thomas, Receptionist M-F 9:00 am-12:00 pm to notarize documents for our seniors.

Senior Shopping

Thursday Mornings- Call 401-4357800. The Senior Center will pick you up at your home and take you to Stop and Shop or Shaw’s in East Provi dence. Open to Seniors living in East Providence.

SHIP Counseling

By Appointment Only– Call 401-4357876 x1137

Veteran Benefit Counseling

Every Monday at the Senior Center by Appointment. Michael– 401-2085484

A Matter of Balance

Have you turned down a chance to go out with family or friends because you were concerned about falling? Have you cut down on a favorite activity because you might fall? If so, A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls is for you!

Matter of balance is designed for people aged 60/+ to reduce the fear of falling and increase activity levels. Participants learn to set realistic goals to increase activity, change their en vironment to reduce fall risk factors, and learn simple exercises to increase strength balance.

DON’T MISS OUT ON THIS NO FEE WORKSHOP OPPORTUNITY!

Classes going until December 13: 9:15AM-11:15AM

To Register, call 401-435-7876 x1137. Registration is required.

Learn some tips and tricks with your Smart Phone! Tuesdays From 10am-11am No registration required

Dec 14 Glucose Monitor Checks

Are you stick of sticking your finger for glucose checks? Join us on De cember 14, 2022 10AM to gain knowl edge on how to read and monitor your glucose levels with the FREESTYLE LIBRE AND DEXCOM 6. See if you can qualify to receive a freestyle libre or a dexcom 6!

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. Any questions please call the Healthy Aging Nurse Coordinator at 401-4357800.

Age Well, Get Connected

December 14, 2022 10:30AM

Age Well, Get Connected is a monthly computer assistance session hosted by East Bay Community Ac tion. Drop in and have your computer questions answered as well as learn some new tips and tricks you may have not known before! No Registration Required.

Medicare Open Enrollment

October 15– December 7

Call Today To Schedule An Appoint ment 401-435-7876 x1137

*Free unbiased Medicare appoint ments by Trained & Certified Coun selors.

The program is a project of the East Bay Community Action Program, “funded in part by the United States De partment of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living and state funds through the R.I. Office of Healthy Aging.

Veteran Benefits Counseling

Available every Monday at the Rob ert Rock East Providence Senior Center. Call Michael for an appointment today to see if you are getting the maxi mum benefits you deserve as a Veteran! Michael Rhilinger- (401) 208-5484 Michaelrhilinger@veteransinc.org

East Side Clinical Lab

Wednesday December 7, 2022 8:30am-11am

The East Side Clinical Laboratory visits the Robert Rock Senior Center on the first Wednesday of the month. All you need to bring is your lab slip and East Side Clinical Lab will take your bloodwork right at the Senior Center!

Merry Christmas!

Death Notices

• Dennis E. Brown, 80, of Riverside, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, October 25, 2022.

• Charlene C. Fontana, 78, of Rumford, RI, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Tuesday, October 25, 2022.

• Helen L. (Flanagan) Walsh 85, of Winthrop Street, Riverside, died peacefully on October 25, 2022 at St. Elizabeth Home, East Green wich.

• I. William Bothelo, 79, passed away on Sat urday, October 29, 2022, at his home sur rounded by his family.

• Eileen M. McGuirk, 89, of Riverside, died peacefully on October 30, 2022 at home sur rounded by her loving family.

• Rose A. Berry, 85, of Riverside, RI passed away peacefully on October 31, 2022.

• Robert W Dodd Jr, 79, a lifelong resident of Riverside, RI died at his Delray Beach resi dence, on November 3, 2022.

• Ethel (Toni) Thornton Smith 96, of East Provi dence passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on November 6th, 2022.

• Robert P., “Bob,” O’Connell, 66, of Hoppin Avenue, Riverside, died peacefully on Novem ber 8, 2022 surrounded by his loving family at the Hope Health Hulitar Hospice Center, Providence.

• Carol Ann (Chisholm), Brickel, 79, formerly of Burnside Avenue, Riverside, died peacefully on November 9, 2022 at the Dartmouth Hitch cock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH.

• Shirley E (Goff) Grant 93, of East Providence, RI died November 14, 2022.

• Karl E. Wayss, 49, of East Providence, passed away unexpectedly on November 17, 2022.

• Salvatore Ferrara 84, (Ret. Lt. EPFD) of Breeze Way, Riverside, died peacefully on November 18, 2022 at the Hope Health Hospice Center surrounded by his loving family.

• It is with great sadness that the family of Esther Ann (Bouchard) Tracy announces her passing on November 19th, 2022 at the age of 97.

• Beverly J. Michaud, 87, passed away on Sunday, November 20, 2022 at South County Hospital.

• Shirley Olson (Parker) 87, of Riverside RI died surrounded by her family’s love on November 20, 2022, after a long courageous battle with dementia.

• Harold D. “Frosty” Frese, 80, of Leroy Drive, Riverside, died peacefully on November 22, 2022 surrounded by his loving family at the Hope Hospice and Palliative Care Center, Providence.

• Jose M. Medeiros, 72, of Grosvenor Avenue, East Providence, passed away on Tuesday, November 22, 2022 surrounded by his lov ing family.

• Victor H. Shaw, Jr. 90, of Dearborn Drive, Riverside, died unexpectedly on November 24, 2022 at home.

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HALL RENTAL

BOOK YOUR SPECIAL OCCASION PARTY NOW! Riverside Sportsman Assoc. Mohawk Drive off Wampanoag Trail. For all occasions: Birthday, Family Reunions, Club/Organization Meetings. Cash Bar. Monthly Steak Fries and other events. Call the club at 401-433-0209, leave a message.

VACATION RENTAL

WINTER WONDERLAND - SKI HOUSE WHITE MOUNTAINS NH/ FRANCONIA: Custom log cabin home located on Pearl Lake Rd. Minutes from Cannon Mt., Loon, and Bretton Woods. Booking now for winter - snowmobiling trails right out of our driveway! Sleeps 6, fireplace, full kitchen, hiking, fishing. For info and pics call Joe at 401-439-8089.

WANTED

I buy Old cars, Motorcycle, Bicycles, Scooter and other wheeled vehicle and parts. One piece or a collection. Thank you Joe in Rehoboth 508-558-5129.

HOME & GARDEN

Plants for sale: Perennials, annuals, Euonymus bushes, Angel Trumpets, Co leus, succulents, fig trees & angel’s trumpet, free small plant with visit, prices from $2-$20. Call 401-433-2922.

GENERAL SERVICES

Maintenance, Repairs, Handyman. GSS Property Solutions LLC. Registered and Fully Insured. No job too small! Phone: 401-688-9749 Email: gsspropertysolu tions072@gmail.com

I am a Personal Care Assistant & Housekeeper willing to help you! Will perform many duties including meal prep, medication reminders, shower assistance, shop ping/errands, laundry, light cleaning. Call Terri for information and rates. 774-2847600.

Bicycle Sales & Service: Your Bike Shops now doing Tune-ups on all brands, Riverside 401-433-4491 and Warren 401-245-9755. Call Art or Joe for hours, holiday specials and service.

Housecleaning: Is your home in need of a really good cleaning? Whether you need a 1 time cleaning, or regular cleanings. Years of experience! (We include fridge and oven w/ our cleanings) Call Gil for details 508-840-6611.

BIG

BLUE

REMOVAL SERVICE: Attic, Cellar, Total House. We take everything! Furniture, Brush, Appliances, Yard Waste, Construction Debris, Trash…Demolition of Fences, Sheds, Decks, Pools. Let us do the work. Free Estimates. Call Tony 508226-1295; www.BigBlueRemoval.com.

CLASSIFIED RATES:

1-15

Additional Words: $.25 each

Business Rate: $35 for 30 words

Classified deadline:: 25th of the month

Appliance Repairs

Business Directory

CJS / Statewide Appliance Repair 37

Attorney Attorney William C. Maaia 22

Attorney Law Offices of Tanya M. Gravel, Esq. 20

Auto Body A-1 Custom Auto Body 46

Auto Repairs New England Tire 2

Beauty Products Isabel’s Avon & Gift Boutique 24

Camp-Basketball One On One Basketball Camp 36

Candidate - East Prov. Bob DaSilva 7

Candidate - East Prov. Bob Rodericks, Candidate 11

Candidate - East Prov. Frank Rego 11

Candidate - State Rep Katherine Kazarian 10

Candidate -State Senate Val Lawson 10

Canvas-Auto&Marine Caito’s Auto & Boat Top Company 41

Chamber of Commerce East Providence Chamber 55

Chimney Services Kenny’s Masonry & Chimney Sweep 46

Church Faith Christian Center 22

Cleaning Service Ada’s Cleaning Services 19

Collectibles Wexler’s Collectibles 45

Comic Strip Sour Grapes 24

Community Org EP Urban Forest 18

Community Programs EP Community Development Office 6

Credit Union

Dentist

Community & Teachers Credit Union 23

Eager Family Dentistry 56

Prompt,

Dentist

George Family Orthodontics 17 Dentist

Seekonk Dental 39 Dentist

Dog Training

Tourister Dental Associates 35

Pooch Pawsitive 30

Driveways & Masonry DeJesus Property Services 48

Farm - Turkeys Belwing Acres Turkey Farm 32 Fence-Sales/Serv. Wood & Wire Fence Co., Inc 56

Firewood

Foley Excavating 38

Florist P & J Florist 31

Fuel - Oil COD OIL 54

Gift Shop

Casa Ideal 29

Hair Salon Shear Image Salon 32

Hall Rental Knights of Columbus 28

Handyman American Eagle Enterprises, LLC 12

Help Wanted Frank Cassisi 5

Home Improvements Stateside Vinyl Siding Company 13

Insurance Matt Gilson 41

Insurance Agency The Agency Paiva 40

Interior Design Love Home Redesign 29

Landscape Service Cutting Edge Landscaping 19 Landscape Service Superior Lawn Care 47

Laundromat Bullocks Point Laundromat 12 Masonry-Construction StoneScapes - Mark Carvalho 19 Medical Center Medical Associates of RI 42

Mortgage Broker Sierra Pacific Mortgage Company 47

Obituary

Optometrists

Marjorie Whitaker Memorial 43

The Brown Center 23

Orthodontics George Family Orthodontics 17

Painting Contractor Levine Painting Co., Inc. 54

Pet Services Chibi’s Choice 29

Property Management DeJesus Property Services 48

Real Estate

Alicia Reynolds, Sales Associate 40

Real Estate Paiva Realty Group 47

Real Estate Robin Lozito - ReMax Rivers Edge 7

Real Estate The Tirrell Team 8

Real Estate

TK Real Estate Brokerage 39

Real Estate Vicki Doran 48

Remodeling Batty Construction 20

Restaurant

Restaurant

Restaurant

Restaurant

El Mariachi 51

EP Wieners 49

iAlive Restaurant 50

Madeira Restaurant 49

Restaurant Townies 51

Roofing Contractor B & R Fournier Construction, Inc. 45

Roofing Contractor East Providence Roofing 43

Roofing Contractor Tabeleys Roofing 38

Seafood Market

Digger’s Catch 50

Snowblower Sales/Svc Fred’s Service Center, Inc. 20

Spa

Cristallo Spa at Hillside CC 30

Tax Services True North Financial Services, LLC 16

Trash/Junk Removal Big Blue Removal Service 12

Tree Service Advanced Tree 37

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Watchemoket Square is on the Move and We’re Talking About It

Videos from last month ’s Watchemoket Square Week activities are posted on WatchemoketSquareDay.com and the Chamber’s Web site: What’s Happening in Watchemoket Square Zoom presentation about new signage, I 195 exit, etc. Follow facebook.com/watchemoketsquare for events, economic development activities, new business announcements and more.

Tuesday, December 13, 2022

East Providence Area Chamber Business DURING Hours

11:45am Noon Check in Noon 1:30pm lunch, introductions...

Location: Davenport’s Restaurant 1925 Pawtucket Avenue, East Providence, RI 02914

The Chamber’s monthly in person networking luncheon. Bring lots of business cards for exchanging. Invite a guest. $25pp Lunch included. Reservations required by 12pm on 12/12/22. Register on Chamber’s Web site or contact the office. Chamber members register by 12/10 and save $5.

Open to non members w/pre registration. (Non members may attend two chamber events in one year)

Begin 2023 as an East Providence Area Chamber member. Discover what you’ve been missing:

• Weekly e-newsletter with announcements, news & calendar of events for businesses

• Invitations to members only events

• Special offers and discounts on products & services

• Advertising opportunities

• News about member businesses in our Who ’s News? e newsletter section

• Timely information about legislative activities affecting businesses, and MUCH more. Visit our Web site and social media. See what we are all about and how we can help your business. New members are welcomed on the Chamber’s Facebook page (2,900+ followers.) All members receive a free listing in the Chamber’s online Business Directory

Details and application on Web site 24/7 or contact our office. Most members make an annual investment of less than $25 per m onth.

Membership Promotion Extras include: ($525+ value)

•Your company logo* in the Chamber’s weekly e -newsletter for three months ($525 value)

•Your company logo* on the Chamber’s Web site home page for three months (priceless)

*includes link to your Web site or social media

East Providence Area Chamber of Commerce

1011 Waterman Avenue

East Providence, Rhode Island 02914

Membership Campaign ends 12/31/2022

401.438.1212 phone Email: office@eastprovidenceareachamber.com Web site: eastprovidenceareachamber.com