The East Providence
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FEBRUARY 2010 Volume 6, no. 2
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Serving the Community and Businesses of East Providence
Premiere Presentation
“The Restoration of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse”
February 24th more info on page 12
Health & Fitness
"Three Time’s A Charm!”
By Gina Wesley-Silva This is the apparent sentiment of newly re-elected President Elaine Gonsalves, of the Cape Verdean Progressive Center in East Providence. After running unopposed in 2008, Gonsalves now faces her 3rd consecutive term in office. She says she is both optimistic and cautious. “What I am, is guardedly optimistic.” Her guarded optimism is due to the fact that in recent years the “CV Club”, as it is commonly called, has experienced extreme financial difficulties. So much so, that for awhile it looked as if the club might not survive. So, Gonsalves now says she is taking an honest, no-nonsense approach to the task of going from red to black. “There will be lots of changes this year. We know what doesn’t work, and we are all about changing things for the better!” The Cape Verdean Progressive Center originally came into being in 1944 due to the efforts and determination of 26 Cape Verdean females, who were repeatedly denied membership into a “males only” version of the club, and so decided to start their own club. Shortly thereafter, the CV Club became so enticing and successful that the males abandoned their club and joined with the females. And then, in 2007, history sort of repeated itself, as Gonsalves became the first female president in over 50 years. ...continued on page 11
Students Making A Difference!
see page 47
Valentine's Day is February 14th see page 38
Students from both Kent Heights Elementary School and East Providence High school coordinated a fundraiser that collected over one hundred hats, gloves, and scarves for people who utilize Crossroads Rhode Island’s shelters. Read more on page 21.