DEM CONDUCTING LIFEGUARD CERTIFICATION TESTS BEGINNING THIS MONTH PROVIDENCE ??? The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) announced today it is administering conditional Non-Surf and Surf Lifeguard Certification tests beginning this week. Lifeguard positions at all beaches and pools in Rhode Island require certification and special training in first aid, CPR, and lifeguard training. […]
Spring Design Flower Workshop with Little State Flower Company at Linden Place Mansion ?? Join us at Linden Place Mansion to arrange your May flowers On Wednesday, May 30 from 6 pm ??? 8 pm, Linden Place Mansion will be hosting a floral design workshop with the Little State Flower Company and Studio Choo East.??Participants […]
Mayor Grebien Thanks Gloria Gemma Foundation and Donors PAWTUCKET ??? On Saturday, May 19th, Mayor Donald Grebien participated in the Bras for a Cause fundraiser to benefit the Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation. Hosted at Twin River Casino, special guest models, including the Mayor, sported themed bras for auction. The Mayor was joined by […]
We hope you are planning to attend the Grand Opening of the Deborah and Roger Richardson Nature Preserve on June 9. If you could volunteer part of that day to help us run the event, it would be greatly appreciated. Here is where we need help: Set-up Team: Set up tent, tables, chairs, signs, etc. […]
Dear EarthTalk: It???s finally time for me to retire my trusty old Nalgene and upgrade my water bottle. Are any brands or models particularly greener than others???— Cyndi Bland, Tempe, AZ Plastic water bottles were once ubiquitous on college campuses and beyond where people wanted to stay hydrated without buying wasteful single-use plastic water bottles. […]
The Chorus of Westerly to hold Annual Gala at the Haley Mansion The Chorus of Westerly invites the public to join them for a magical Gala evening to raise critical funds for the not-for-profit arts organization on Thursday May 31, 2018, at 5:30 pm at the Haley Mansion, Inn at Mystic, 3 Williams Avenue in […]
State Arts Council Announces Summer 2018 Art at T.F. Green Airport The Rhode Island State Council on the Arts (RISCA) announced today that a new art exhibition is on display at TF Green Airport. At the GREEN SPACE Gallery, an exhibit entitled RHYTHMIC VISIONS featuring works by China Blue, Hayley Morris and Ben Wohlberg is […]
Treasurer Magaziner Honors North Providence High School’s Anthony Avicolli as Financial Literacy Educator of the Year General Treasurer Seth Magaziner yesterday paid a surprise visit to the North Providence High School classroom of Anthony Avicolli, naming him Rhode Island’s Financial Literacy Educator of the Year. L-R: Treasurer Magaziner, Deb Avicolli (Mr. Avicolli’s wife), Anthony Avicolli, […]
