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Entries from November 2008

Leadership Rhode Island Alumni Secure Donation of Toys from Hasbro For RIDOC Parenting Program

November 25th, 2008 · No Comments

Danielle Barron (far left) and Christine Grillo of C-Cap and TeLisa Richardson, RIDOC’s Parenting Coordinator (right), stand in TeLisa’s office on Friday, November 21st, with two cartons of toys that were donated to the program by Hasbro. CRANSTON, R.I. -November 24, 2008 – When Leadership Rhode Island alumni approached the RIDOC looking for a holiday [...]

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Attleboro Community Theatre Announces Open Auditions

November 25th, 2008 · No Comments

Attleboro Community Theatre (ACT) is pleased to announce open auditions for “Frame 312,” by Keith Reddin, directed by Beverly Darling. It’s the 1990s and Lynette, an ex-assistant editor at LIFE magazine, now living in obscurity, has gathered her family around her to celebrate her 50th birthday. She has a secret that she needs to confide [...]

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Neighbor Looking For Special Meat Pies

November 25th, 2008 · 2 Comments

Hello! Among the stranger emails you receive, this may be one …  Does ANYBODY know where/how to get Ratty’s Meat Pies? (I may have an incorrect spelling of “Ratty’s.” Please forgive me.)  At least once per year, for thirty years, my husband tells me anew about Ratty’s Meat Pies. During his childhood, apparently every single Sunday, his [...]

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POIRIER URGES VETERANS TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF NEW SMOKING CESSATION PROGRAM

November 24th, 2008 · No Comments

State Representative Elizabeth “Betty” Poirier (R-North Attleboro) would like to urge any and all veterans to take advantage of the Commonwealth’s new veteran smoking cessation program, which is sponsored by Massachusetts Department of Public Health and in collaboration with the state’s Department of Veterans Services. “This is a new program that will provide a free [...]

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“Magic of the Season” To Be Presented

November 24th, 2008 · No Comments

Steps Off Broadway Productions Incorporated of Bellingham, MA in conjunction with the St. Ann’s Arts and Cultural Center of Woonsocket RI is pleased to announce their All New Holiday Spectacular “Magic of the Season” to be presented on December 6, 7, 12, 14, 19, 20 at the Beautiful St Ann’s Arts and Cultural Center at 84 [...]

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Crafts for Cats

November 24th, 2008 · No Comments

North Attleboro, MA – Despite a stormy forecast and rainy Saturday over 200 people came out for Angelcat Haven Feline Rescue’s 2nd Annual Holiday Craft Fair, raising over $2,000 to pay for medical bills for homeless cats and kittens. The event, held at North Attleboro Elk’s Lodge, included vendors and crafters from Tastefully Simple, The [...]

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GRACE GOSPEL CHURCH HONORS FOUNDERS COMMENCING ITS 30TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

November 24th, 2008 · No Comments

SWANSEA – Grace Gospel Church honored its founders, Pastor Gerard and Leigh Martel, during services Sunday, Nov. 9, commemorating the 30th anniversary of the church’s establishment. Witnessed by a large crowd of worshippers, Pastor Martel and his wife were endowed with blessings, tributes and gifts marking three decades of service to God, their church and [...]

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The X-TREME Gymnastics Team competed in the Turkey Tumble Gymnastics Meet

November 21st, 2008 · No Comments

(from left to right) Contributing to the success of  Level 6 were:  Sam Dalton of Wrentham, Renee Poirier of Plainville, Kelsey Kiely of Mansfield, Alanis Tirabassi of Attleboro, Sarah Thomas of North Attleboro, Emily Polutchko of Mansfield, Katie Paul of Plainville, Emily Glennon of  North Attleboro, Lacey Whitaker of Mansfield and  Krissy Cavalieri, Gymnastics Director [...]

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The Leon Mathieu Senior Center is hosting a Free Scrapbooking Class for their weekly Coffee Hour

November 21st, 2008 · No Comments

City of Pawtucket, Division of Senior Services, Leon Mathieu Senior Center, 420 Main Street, Pawtucket, RI – 1st Floor Activity Room. The Leon Mathieu Senior Center is hosting a FREE “Scrapbooking Class” for its Weekly Coffee Hour on Friday, November 21, 2008 at 1:00pm. Anyone interested in coming would only need to bring in ONE [...]

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“HOMES FOR THE HOLIDAYS” HOUSE TOUR December 13th and 14th, 2008

November 21st, 2008 · No Comments

Bristol, RI (November 10, 2008) Enjoy the tranquility and beauty of Bristol at Christmas Time during Linden Place Mansion’s Home for the Holidays celebration on Saturday the 13th and Sunday the 14th of December from 12 noon until 5 p.m. Linden Place Mansion and a wonderful array of private homes, decked out for the holidays, [...]

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