FOOD 4 BOOKS SUMMER BLOCK PARTY JULY 20TH Friends of East Providence Public Library will be collecting food at the July 20 Summer Block Party on the grounds of Weaver Library. From 4 to 7 p.m., Friends will accept donations of non-perishable food, which will be donated to local food pantries. Items which are […]
EarthTalk® From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine If you think you are doing Mother Nature a favor by putting up a bird feeder or bird house, think again. Credit: Pexels.com. Dear EarthTalk: Is putting out birdhouses and/or bird feeders good or bad for the local ecosystem? — Mary B., […]
Civil Rights Complaint Challenges Practice of Harvard Legacy Admissions Kathryn Carley – Commonwealth News Service Following the Supreme Court’s decision to end race-based affirmative action, a Boston-based civil rights group is working to end the practice of legacy admissions at Harvard University and ultimately, schools nationwide. The nonprofit Lawyers for Civil Rights has […]
Unlocking Kid’s Creativity We’re booking up fast so reserve you places soon! Do you want to get crazy with clay? Are you a budding baker or the next top LEGO® brick builder? Maybe you are the next prominent fashion designer? The Cultural Center’s summer program is designed to engage 5–13-year-olds […]
NOMINATE NOW Nominations are now open! Join us in celebrating the contributions and achievements of people who help promote the Republican Party of RI ideals and good government. Who deserves an award? The awards recognize the achievements and contributions of individuals, businesses and organizations who promote Republican principles, candidates and […]
Inaugural Rhody Regatta_ Winners Named in Five Classes, Fundraising Extended! Inaugural Rhody Regatta Raises Funds for RI Community Food Bank Winners Named in Five Classes, Fundraising Extended! NEWPORT, R.I. (July 6, 2023) – All types of boats comprised the fleet of 37 entries sailing in the first-ever Rhody Regatta, which was combined with the International […]
Please Join Us For A Community Conversation with U.S. Senator Jack Reed & Dr. Maria Rosario Jackson, Chair of the National Endowment for the Arts Dr. Maria Rosario Jackson Hosted by the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts Friday, July 14, 2023 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Doors Open at 9:30 a.m. U.S. […]
Mercury Remains Prohibited in The Mail WASHINGTON — The Postal Service is reminding customers that metallic mercury and devices containing metallic mercury are always prohibited in the mail stream. This includes antique items such as thermometers, barometers, blood pressure monitors and similar devices. However, compact fluorescent lamps, which contain small amounts of mercury […]
