NOSB Fall Meeting Starts This Week and NOP Fall 2023 Update Now Available in Learning Center USDA NOSB Fall Meeting Organic farmer and inspector, Nate Powell-Palm, picks up and visually analyzes grain to describe organic field crop production and inspection in an Organic Integrity Learning Center online course The National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) generally meets twice each year in a public […]
Rhode Island Post Card Club Annual Post Card Exhibit and Sale October 29, 2023 The Rhode Island Post Card Club’s Annual post card exhibit and sale will be held from 9 AM to 3 PM on Sunday, October 29, 2023, at the Washington Masonic Lodge located at 1515 Ten Rod Road in North Kingstown. The […]
Study finds youth voter turnout higher with mail-in voting Kathryn Carley Commonwealth News Service States in which all eligible voters are automatically mailed ballots had significantly higher youth voter turnout rates in 2020, according to a new study. Voters aged 18-34 voted in record numbers in the 2020 elections but six of the top 10 states for youth […]
Books by the Bag Sale Stock up for winter reading at the Books by the Bag Sale from Monday, October 16 to Sunday, October 22 during library hours at Weaver Library, 41 Grove Avenue, East Providence and Riverside Library, 475 Bullocks Point Avenue, Riverside. Fill up paper bags that are provided for only $3 a bagful. Five […]
EarthTalk® From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine Most eco-friendly beers are derived from organically grown hops. Credit: Paul Miller, FlickrCC. Dear EarthTalk: What eco-friendly beers and hard ciders are available in the U.S.? – Patricia C., Largo, FL The explosion of U.S. craft breweries and cideries in recent years has meant that […]
TENTH ANNUAL RETREE FSTIVAL – REGISTRATION What: CALL to MAKERS for the 10th Annual “re-Tree Outdoor Exhibition – A Festive Showcase of trees created with Recycled Materials” Open to individuals, kids & families, community organizations, businesses and art enthusiasts of all ages. When: Registration for this event begins on October 16th and runs thru November 24th. The Outdoor Exhibit will open on […]
ART TALK: Under The Sheltering Sky, Peter Macapiapresents presents a lecture discussing buildings and spaces that have been erased from the history of Black American experience. SPACES OF ERASURE RESERVE TICKETS ABOUT THE EXHIBITION In conjunction with the exhibition, Under The Sheltering Sky, Peter Macapiapresents a lecture discussing buildings and spaces that have been erased from the history […]
Legislative leaders join Gov. Dan McKee for a ceremonial signing of legislation creating the Hope Scholarship Wednesday at Rhode Island College. Legislative leaders join governor for launch of Hope Scholarship at Rhode Island College STATE HOUSE — Speaker of the House K. Joseph Shekarchi (D-Dist. 23, Warwick), along with Senate Majority Leader Ryan W. Pearson (D-Dist. 19, […]
