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Entries from April 2009

LOCAL ARTISTS AT SMARTS SUMMER INSTITUTE

April 29th, 2009 · No Comments

The SMARTS Summer Institute, now in its 23rd year, offers young people an opportunity to explore their creative potential with professional artists from around the region.  These dynamic and dedicated artists provide training to the students through process and performance in creative writing, dance, drama, film/video, instrumental, vocal, and/or visual arts. “Experiences in the arts [...]

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It’s time for Spring Cleaning…get rid of old stuff for a good cause!

April 29th, 2009 · No Comments

Charity Yard Sale to Benefit Animal Rescue Organization   PLAINVILLE – The 3rd Annual Stuff for Strays Yard Sale to benefit Angelcat Haven Feline Rescue is scheduled for Saturday, June 27th from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Desco Electronics, 36 Bacon Square, Plainville, MA. Proceeds from the event will help stray and homeless cats [...]

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Carnival / Charity Event Held At Nick Cerio’s Kenpo Karate

April 29th, 2009 · No Comments

Attached is a photo of Sensei Zack Bernard and Coach Ashley Conger both of Nick Cerio’s Kenpo Karate on Man Mar Drive in Plainville.  Sensei Zack and Coach Ashley are participating in the pie throwing contest during the carnival held at Nick Cerio’s Kenpo Karate on Sunday, April 26.  The carnival, a charity event, collected [...]

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How “green” does your garden grow?

April 29th, 2009 · No Comments

Free Save The Bay Center workshop offers yard and garden tips that are good for the environment On Saturday, May 16th, home gardeners and landscapers will make their way to the Save The Bay Center, Field’s Point Providence, for a morning of environment-friendly tips as well as excellent buys on rain barrels, environmentally friendly yard [...]

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“Spring Opening” To Be Held At Centenary United Methodist Church

April 29th, 2009 · No Comments

A special Welcome Sunday called “Spring Opening” will be held at Centenary United Methodist Church, corner of North Main & Sanford Streets, Attleboro, on May 17, 2009 during the 10 a.m. Sunday morning worship. A very special welcome is planned for all visitors to Centenary that morning.   This is your personal invitation to join [...]

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Applications are currently being accepted for the Miss Rhode Island Scholarship

April 29th, 2009 · No Comments

Program  to be held June 27, 2009 Miss Rhode Island is a state final to the Miss America Program Deadline for Applications is May 15, 2009   The Miss RI Scholarship Program  is now accepting applications for the state finals which is scheduled for Saturday, June 27, 2009 at the Stadium Theater in Woonsocket . [...]

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Fatima Honors Their “GREEN” Leaders

April 28th, 2009 · No Comments

Fatima High School held their annual National Student Leadership Week from April 20th -24th.  The Leadership Week is sponsored by the National Association of Secondary School Principals.  The 2009 theme theme was ‘STEP UP AND GO GREEN”. Schools across the United States recognized their ”GREEN” student leaders.  On Monday and Tuesday Fatima’s faculty and student body nominated [...]

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Kerri A. Quintal Sends Special Thanks To Bristol Community College

April 28th, 2009 · No Comments

Kerri A. Quintal, would like to thank the Students, Faculty and Staff at Bristol Community College, Attleboro Campus, regarding their recent invitation to speak during Women’s History Month.   Attorney Quintal enjoyed the opportunity to speak in front of students regarding the obstacles, challenges and rewards of becoming a business woman in today’s world.  For [...]

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Centnary Coffee House Is Excited To Announce Family Concert By Brent Vernon

April 28th, 2009 · No Comments

CENTENARY United Methodist Church Corner of North Main & Sanford Streets – across from the YMCA Attleboro, MA 02703 Attleboro’s Centenary Coffee House, located in the Centenary United Methodist Church, corner of North Main & Sanford Streets, across from the YMCA in Attleboro, is excited to announce that Brent Vernon, Christian singer/songwriter and ventriloquist, will [...]

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City of Pawtucket Announces Annual Photo Contest

April 28th, 2009 · No Comments

Winners Will Comprise City’s Official 2010 Calendar  Pawtucket:  Entries for the City of Pawtucket’s 11th Annual Photo Contest are being solicited for possible publication in the city’s official calendar for 2010. The contest’s theme is “The Faces of Pawtucket.”  The 11 best submissions as determined by some of Rhode Island’s most distinguished professional photographers will [...]

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