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Entries from April 2011

North Attleboro First United Methodist Church

April 29th, 2011 · No Comments

North Attleboro First United Methodist Church to collect new and gently used clothing  North Attleboro First United Methodist Church will join Methodists worldwide to Change the World, a church-wide event on May 14-15 that encourages members to join with others in the community to make a difference locally and globally.  The church will participate by [...]

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Weatherizing Historic Homes

April 29th, 2011 · No Comments

By Lisa Johnson Sevajian  Older homes can be energy vampires but with a few easy do it yourself tricks you can save money on your utility bills regardless of the age of your home. An easy way to start weatherizing your home is taking inventory of the status of your windows. Avoid replacing original windows [...]

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Slater Mill Community Guild Studios Offers Felt Workshop With Artisans Of Prince Edward Island

April 29th, 2011 · No Comments

Felt artists Louise Lortie  and Elaine Schuller will teach in May Pawtucket, RI: Slater Mill, 677 Roosevelt Avenue in the heart of Pawtucket, will host Louise Lortie and Elaine Schuller , accomplished felt artisans on May 22, 2011 from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Participants in this full day workshop at Slater Mill will each [...]

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Providence Children’s Museum Names New Board Members

April 28th, 2011 · No Comments

Christian Leibl-Cote, Christopher Shaban, Museum Executive Director Janice O’Donnell, Michael J. Cashton, Heather A. Pierce and Joan Rotella. Providence Children’s Museum has named several new members to its Board of Directors: •    Michael J. Cashton – Managing Attorney, Hasbro Inc. – Sharon, MA resident •    Marc A. Crisafulli – Partner, Hinckley, Allen & Snyder LLP [...]

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Dayspring Christian Academy Student Participates In Massachusetts Geographic Bee

April 28th, 2011 · No Comments

Jacob Clark, a seventh-grade student at Dayspring Christian Academy of Attleboro, recently participated in the 2011 Massachusetts Geographic Bee held at Clark University in Worcester. (Photo courtesy of Dayspring Christian Academy) ATTLEBORO – Jacob Clark, a seventh-grade student at Dayspring Christian Academy of Attleboro, was one of 100 middle-school students who recently entered the 2011 [...]

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United Chamber’s Ashley Rautenstrauch

April 27th, 2011 · No Comments

Ashley Rautenstrauch The Chamber is proud to announce that Ashley Rautenstrauch, the Chamber’s graphic design wiz, has four projects featured at Bristol Community College’s Annual Juried Student Art & Design Exhibit at Jackson Art Center, 777 Elsbree St., Fall River. The exhibition runs from April 21 to May 5. Free and open to the public, [...]

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Seekonk Public Library: Fly Fishing

April 27th, 2011 · No Comments

FLY FISHING: SCORE YOUR BIGGEST CATCH EVER Wednesday, May 25, 6:30 pm SEEKONK, MA –Massachusetts Statewide Free Fishing Weekend is just around the corner!  In order to make sure our patrons are ready to make the most of the weekend, Jim Graney will be here to share his 20 years of fly fishing experience throughout [...]

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Daffodil Days In Wickford Village

April 27th, 2011 · No Comments

Daffodil Days It’s time once again to celebrate spring with Daffodil Days in Wickford Village April 30th and May 1.    Each year the Village dresses itself in thousands of yellow daffodils for 2 days of family oriented fun. This year kicks off with an artist reception for Marianne Boucher, Friday, April 29th from 6-8pm at [...]

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All Saints Yard Sale

April 27th, 2011 · No Comments

All Saints Episcopal Church, 121 North Main Street, Attleboro, MA, will hold the Annual Yard Sale on Saturday, May 21st, rain or shine, from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm.  There is something for everyone.  Hot dogs will be available and raffle baskets

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North Attleboro TOPS U.S. SCHOOLS IN HOOPS PROGRAM

April 26th, 2011 · No Comments

The middle school gets ready for the event that has raised more than $658,000 for the American Heart Association and the fight against heart disease. The North Attleboro Middle School will participate for the 13th consecutive year in Hoops For Heart – the American Heart Association program that teaches kids about physical activity and heart [...]

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