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Entries from July 2012

Norton Library

July 31st, 2012 · No Comments

Thursday, August 9th, 2012 10:30 AM Music and Movement                         Singing, dancing and instrument play for young children and their caregivers, presented by Marsha Wright. Sponsored by CFCE. Location: Community Room  Phenomenal Magic Show Tuesday, August 14th, 2012            4:30 PM                                  The grand finale for our children’s summer library adventure. [...]

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Portraits from Beneath One’s Surface

July 30th, 2012 · No Comments

Rhode Island PBS REVEALED: Portraits from Beneath One’s Surface is a film that features 11 individuals who were part of photographer Scott Indermaur’s larger project, REVEALED. Indermaur creates one-of-a-kind portraits of individuals who have been given the unique challenge of symbolically capturing their beliefs, their essence, in a small wooden box, with startling and insightful [...]

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MED TECH AMBULANCE SERVICE TO HOST GOLF TOURNAMENT TO BENEFIT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL OF RHODE ISLAND

July 29th, 2012 · No Comments

Pictured at the Pawtucket Country Club… Golf Tournament Co-Chairs, Gary Reis, President and CEO and Beth Reis, Certified Public Accountant and Chief Financial Officer, both from Med Tech Ambulance Service, invite individuals to take part in a great day of golf at Memorial Hospital’s Golf Tournament and dinner. The tournament will take place at the [...]

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Representative George T. Ross Delivers Maiden Speech

July 27th, 2012 · No Comments

Attleboro Republican Advocates on Behalf of Banning Dangerous Narcotic   Representative George T. Ross (R-Attleboro) recently delivered the following speech, advocating on behalf of banning the designer drug often referred to as “bath salts”: Thank you Mr. Speaker, and through you to the members of the House. I rise in support of the further amendment. Let [...]

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Angelcat Haven Announces Partnership With PetSmart

July 27th, 2012 · No Comments

Angelcat Haven Feline Rescue is proud to announce a cat adoption partnership with PetSmart Charities. Selected cats and kittens are now available for adoption at the North Attleboro PetSmart store. The adoption room at PetSmart will provide a high profile showcase for approximately 4 to 6 of over 70 adoptable cats currently being fostered by Angelcat. “We [...]

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GOVERNOR PATRICK SIGNS BILL TO IMPROVE WATER SAFETY FOR CHILDREN IN THE COMMONWEALTH

July 26th, 2012 · No Comments

“Christian’s Bill” will decrease drowning risks Governor Deval Patrick  joined family members, advocates and legislators to sign S. 2075, “An Act Improving Water Safety for Children in the Commonwealth.” Also known as “Christian’s Bill,” the legislation will improve water safety to decrease the risk of drowning for children at camps and recreational programs. Governor Patrick joins the Frechette [...]

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MEMORIAL HOSPITAL OF RHODE ISLAND APPOINTS SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, ADMINISTRATION AND PRACTICE OPERATIONS

July 25th, 2012 · No Comments

THOMAS GOUGH Pawtucket, RI – Memorial Hospital of Rhode Island announces the appointment of Thomas Gough as Senior Vice President of Business Development, Administration and Practice Operations. A Portsmouth, RI resident, Mr. Gough is responsible for planning functions and strategic business development initiatives. This includes service line program evaluation, market forecasting, development of business plans [...]

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Ten Mile’s Industrial Past

July 25th, 2012 · No Comments

AFTER WORK WALK Please note that this event is on Thursday, July 26. An earlier message incorrectly gave the date as August 26. Join guide Ben Cote, from the Ten Mile River Watershed Council, for an after work walk at the Balfour Riverwalk. Meet at the Attleboro Public Library, 74 North Main Street, and walk [...]

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Area Residents Earn First Academic Honors From Clark University

July 24th, 2012 · No Comments

WORCESTER, MA  The following local residents were named to first honors on the Clark University Dean’s List. This selection marks outstanding academic achievement during the Spring 2012 semester. Stephanie L. Demers, a resident of Attleboro, MA Amelia N. Najjar, a resident of Cumberland, RI Matthew N. Diamond, a resident of Cumberland, RI Alison M. Russo, [...]

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Vacation Bible School

July 24th, 2012 · No Comments

Children in grades Pre-K through grade 4 are invited to attend Immanuel Lutheran’s Vacation Bible School from August 13-17 (9:00-11:30 am). The theme this year is “SPLASH IN GOD’S WORD”. Come hear Bible stories, learn songs, make crafts and have fun filled week with us! The deadline for registering is Aug. 6. For more information [...]

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