MORE EP CITY NEWS

ERICD Seeks to Fund New Community Garden Projects with $8,000 Grants

Eastern Rhode Island Conservation District seeks three organizations in urban, suburban, or rural areas to install community gardens or high tunnels and maintain them for a minimum of 18 months (gardens) or 36 months (high tunnels). This project is funded by an agreement between the RI State Conservation Committee (RISCC) and the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA NRCS). A maximum of $8,411 is available to fund each proposed project; funding can be spent on items such as tools, soil, seed, fertilizer, soil additives, irrigation materials, garden materials, lumber, high tunnels, pollinator plants, etc. Although funding cannot be used to maintain existing gardens, it may be used to create new garden beds at a site where other gardens already exist.

Sara Churgin, ERICD District Manager said, “This is the fourth round of projects we are working on under the People’s Garden Initiative. Community gardens provide nutritious, healthy food to our communities and also bring people together in a special way. We would love to see these gardens impact a diverse range of our community and we encourage everyone to apply.”

Proposals from new applicants will be evaluated on a first come-first served basis throughout Friday, January 31, 2023 through Friday, March 31, 2023. The District will be seeking to fund three projects with a max of $8,411 per project. Projects under $8,000 will not be considered.

East Providence Historical Society News

“2nd Sunday” Spring Open House : March 12 • 1pm - 3:30 pm

Hikes at Hunt’s : 1:30 at the Gazebo Family Games: 1 - 3PM

“Roots” at EPHS : 1-3pm at the Ed Center

John Hunt Museum - 65 Hunts Mills Road - 02916

We’re opening up at Hunt’s Mills after a very strange winter, weatherwise. Many of you have been taking advantage of the mild weather, enjoying this Heritage area (have you noticed the new sign?) We certainly love having the bridge roadway open.The Family and Neighborhood exhibit is still up from the fall and the volunteers with the “Roots” program have enjoyed guiding families through Ancestry, Family Search, and Find A Grave. And for you gardeners, SEEDS! Up-coming activities at Hunts:

*Bird Walk with Audubon - April 29 - watch for more details or vist our web site

*Blue herring fish run and Great Blue heron return behind Home Depot in Seekonkthis date is up for grabs but the heron follow the herring up the Bay, usually in mid April.

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

East Providence Recreation Department Bus Trips

• April 12 - Newport Playhouse/Cabaret/Buffet “Run for your Wife”

• April 27 - Wrights Chicken Farm/Wrights Dairy Farm

• May 18 - Log Cabin “Beatles Tribute” Lobster/Chicken dinner

• June 7 - North Shore Music Theatre “Beautiful, The Carol King Musical” Danversport Yacht Club/Lunch

• July 12 - Foster’s Clambake, Maine Lobster/Chicken

• July 19 - Indian Princess Riverboat Ride Webster, Mass

• August 2 - Martha’s Vineyard Bus Tour

• August 9 - Beauport Cruise, Gloucester, Ma Lobster/Chicken

• September 12 - Aqua Turf Plantsville, Ct. Brass Attack/Donna Summer Tribute Lunch

• October 11 - Foliage Trip Hobo Railroad lunch on board with Hart’s Turkey Farm. Lincoln, NH

• October 28 - Baseball Hall of Fame, Cooperstown, NY

• November 8 - North Shore Music Theatre “Elvis, A Musical Revolution” Danversport Yacht Club/Lunch

• November 29 - Newport Playhouse/Cabaret/Buffet “Miracle on South Division Street” continued on next page..

For more information or to apply, visit https://www.easternriconservation.org/riscc or contact Sara Churgin, ERICD District Manager at schurgin.ericd@gmail.com or 401.225.6033

• April 23 - “SIX”

• April 26 - “Beetlejuice”

• May 29-June 1 - Ocean City, Maryland

Reservations are now being accepted by calling Deborah Rochford at 401-437-1577 or 401-435-7511

East Bay Community Action Program Announces Staff Appointments

(East Providence, RI, February 24, 2023) - East Bay Community Action Program (EBCAP) is pleased to announce the following promotions within its Senior Staff Leadership.

Robert Crossley, of Providence, RI, has been promoted to Vice President and Chief Health Administrator. In his new position, Crossley will work directly with EBCAP’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Lisa Denny, to administratively direct and manage the delivery of a wide array of comprehensive health services to residents in East Bay communities. Crossley will also collaborate with other members of EBCAP’s leadership team to identify new opportunities for expansion of the agency’s integrated health care services.

“Bob’s extensive background in healthcare, including his leadership as CEO of East Bay Center before it merged with EBCAP in 2016, makes him an exceptional choice for this new role. He has a wealth of expertise and is committed to the people we serve,” states Rilwan Feyisitan, EBCAP’s President and CEO.

Amy LaGasse, MSW, LICSW, QMHP, of Providence, RI, was promoted to Vice President of Behavioral Health and she will direct the organization’s comprehensive acute and sub-acute behavioral health services; manage the development and implementation of patient care initiatives; and supervise the program’s planning, budgeting, and service delivery processes.

Laura Voller, BSN, RN, of Lincoln, RI, was promoted to Vice President of Nursing. Voller will work collaboratively with EBCAP’s healthcare leadership to improve the quality of care for patients as well as develop and implement consistent adherence to workflow processes that promote clinical, operational, and financial efficiencies.

Lucky’s Pub Feeding the Hungry in East Providence & Seekonk

Lucky’s Pub raised $4,000 to combat hunger, with the funds being split between food pantries in East Providence and Seekonk. (Above) Mike Tortolani, representing Lucky’s Pub, presents a check for to Diane Fox, Suzie Miller, and Gerry McCabe of Doorways.

Last December, Lucky’s Pub in East Providence held a “Guest Bartender” fundraising event one week before Christmas. It was a football Sunday afternoon, and the bar was filled with friends of the volunteer bartenders Mike Tortolani, Mike Benevides, Karissa Bailey and Chris Dicecco, who tended bar for four hours while donating all tips to two local food banks. In addition, Lucky’s Pub donated 10% of all receipts for the afternoon, and then added several hundred dollars to reach a final donation of $4,000.00 from the event. Billy Lewis, the proprietor of Lucky’s Pub, pronounced the fundraiser a success and hopes to make it an annual event. We are fortunate to have such community-minded businessmen taking an active role in helping our neighbors in need. On behalf of the families you are helping to feed, we say “Thank You”.