FRIENDS OF LIBRARY LOOK BACK AT SUCCESSFUL YEAR Looking back at 2024, the Friends of the East Providence Public Library report that it was a very good year. Thanks to the support of the community for their fundraising book sales and donations of gently used books, the Friends were able to provide an unprecedented return […]
Whitehouse Cheers Passage of Social Security Fairness Act Providence, RI – U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) today applauded passage of the Social Security Fairness Act, legislation he cosponsored to eliminate two policies that have reduced Social Security benefits for public service employees. The Senate passed the Social Security Fairness Act early Saturday morning, sending the […]
KIDS IMPACT ON CLIMATE Dear EarthTalk: I read that a single child born in the U.S. has a greater effect on the environment than a dozen children born in a developing country? Can you explain why?— Josh C., via e-mail It is well known that Americans consume far more natural resources and live much less […]
MAYOR’S MESSAGE For those celebrating Christmas, may your holiday be merry and bright, filled with warmth and togetherness. To our friends observing Hanukkah, I hope your eight nights are illuminated with light, laughter, and the company of those who mean the most to you. And to those celebrating Kwanzaa, may this be a time of […]
SPECIAL EVENTS 2025 COLLECTORS’ DINNER We extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who attended the 2024 Artists and Collectors Dinner at the Cultural Center of Cape Cod. Your presence and support made the evening truly special and memorable. It was a night filled with vibrant conversations, inspiring art, and a shared passion for creativity that […]
OLD COLONY ELDER SERVICES BROCKTON, PLYMOUTH AND RAYNHAM, MA… Richard J. (Rick) Alvarnaz recently received the 2024 IMPACT Award. Previously from Raynham, and now a Brockton resident, Alvarnaz has been a staff member of Old Colony Elder Services (OCES) for 25 years. Richard J. (Rick) Alvarnaz The Old Colony Planning Council (OCPC) Area Agency on […]
What’s Cooking? – Cheate Bread & Butter Saturday, Jan 11, 2025 10:00am–1:00pm Plimoth Patuxet Museums Tickets at $60 Get Tickets Bread was the foundation of the English diet. Cheate bread, a type of whole grain bread commonly eaten by the English middle class, would have been a familiar staple to the Pilgrims. You’ll learn to […]
The Magic of Found Family: In Conversation with Author TJ KluneWednesday, January 15th at 7:00 PM ESTEvent will begin in 19 days and 22 hours View Upcoming Events View Past Event Recordings Come have a magical moment with New York Times bestselling author TJ Klune as he chats about his Cerulean Chronicles, with special emphasis […]
