Wednesday, December 17, 2025

REPLACING MCAS WITH END-OF-COURSE TESTS

End-of-court tests administered by the state seen as potential model after voters nixed high stakes MCAS exams By Sam Drysdale | State House News Service December 1, 2025 Max Page, the head of the Massachusetts Teachers Association, lifts up a sign for his ballot question eliminating the MCAS test as a graduation requirement. (Photo by Gintautas […]

PEABODY-ESSEX MUSEUM SALEM, MA

DROP-IN ART PROJECT Evergreen Tree Folk Sunday, December 21, 2025 1—3 pm Sunday, December 21 Step into the magic of the boreal forest this holiday season! Create your own tree character by twisting and shaping pipe cleaners into charming evergreens. Take home your little tree friend as a reminder to celebrate trees as living companions […]

PAWTUCKET – TRACHTENABEND IN THE RATSKELLER

Trachtenabend in the Ratskeller Visit Website German American Cultural Society of Rhode Island 78 Carter Ave. Pawtucket, RI 02861 Time: 7:00 PM (401) 726-9873 Recurrence: Recurring monthly on the 3rd Friday On the third Friday of each month, we invite our members and guests to break out their finest “Trachten” (traditional folk clothing) – Lederhosen […]

SKYDOG FARM “THE WILD THREAD”

Cultivating a Resilient Community Rooted in Regenerative Health Founded in 2017 by Katherine Fotiades & Mark Phillips    North Scituate RI  “And the day came when the wild within could no longer be silenced, and the gathering began.” ~Katherine Welcome to Our Sanctuary Where Earth teaches and Spirit Gathers Rooted in reverence for nature and […]

BRISTOL ART MUSEUM

A CALL FOR ARTISTS The Bristol Art Museum, in partnership with Rogers Free Library and Bristol BookFest, is pleased to announce an open call for art for its upcoming exhibition, A Day in a Life, inspired by the themes of the 2026 BookFest selection, Mrs. Dalloway by Virginia Woolf. The exhibit will be on view in […]

ANNUAL GARY MIRLISS MEMORIAL BLOOD DRIVE

I’m reaching out to share an important community event that has been saving lives for over two decades: the 22nd Annual Gary Mirliss Memorial Blood Drive, taking place on Saturday, January 10, 2026, from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM at King Philip Middle School in Norfolk, MA. This annual tradition honors the memory of Gary Mirliss and […]

PLAINVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY

I Love Books: Trains, Trucks, and Diggers Wednesday, December 17 10:30—11:30 AM Children’s Room Plainville Public Library198 South St,, Plainville, MA, 02762 Join Ms. Jen for a three-week parent/child class focusing on the books of author Tony Mitton and Illustrator Ant Parker. This class is best for ages 3-6. Siblings are welcome. Please register any […]

GREENWICH ODEUM THEATRE

THE UNCLE LOUIE VARIETY SHOW Presented by Lavika Entertainment December 19, 2025 The Uncle Louie Variety Show, the premier old school comedy experience, is exited to be on the road again with the “Wooden Spoon Survivor” world tour! The show stars a dynamic comedy duo comprised of Lou Greco and Carlo Russo, who have gained […]