United Regional Chamber of Commerce 30th Annual Taste of the Region Plainville, MA: The United Regional Chamber of Commerce (URCC) will be hosting its 30th annual Taste of the Region, a fun-filled celebration of great-tasting food as well as fabulous silent auction items and raffles on Tuesday, October 22 at Tri-County Regional Vocational High School, 147 […]
From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: What have we learned from storms like Katrina, Sandy and Harvey about protecting our coastal cities better from the warming-intensified major storms hitting them? — Mitch Wyndam, Burlington, VT Major storms like Katrina, Sandy and Harvey were devastating to local populations and reformed […]
Detroit Teachers Serve as Models for Resilience and Results A few years ago, Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD) took a big bet on talent. The District’s new leaders believed that Detroit teachers have the power to chart a new future for the city’s children. As part of an ambitious five-year plan, leaders sought to […]
URI: OCTOBER 16, 2019 Rhode Island Historical Preservation & Heritage Commission invites you to a discussion of Planning for Preservation: Preservation Under Pressure Wednesday, October 16 6:00 – 8:00 pm Robert J. Higgins Welcome Center 45 Upper College Road, URI/Kingston RIHPHC Deputy Director Jeffrey Emidy, landscape architect Tanya Kelley, and architect Clifford M. Renshaw will discuss threats to […]
Rhode Island Business Competition Kick Off Event The Rhode Island Business Competition kicks off on October 9th at the Venture Cafe at District Hall in Providence. This event will be from 5:30-7:00 pm and will feature an overview of the requirements of the competition. There will also be a panel of past winners of […]
2019 NEA BIG READ Fairy Houses at the Richardson Nature Preserve ATTLEBORO – What are Fairy Houses? According to the Fairy House official website, “Fairy Houses are small structures for the fairies and woodland creatures. Ranging from simple to intricate ‘Fairy Mansions,’ these whimsical habitats are built by children, families, gardeners and nature lovers reflecting […]
Fall Grant Cycle – Now accepting Letter of Inquiry for 2019 funding The Arts Foundation of Cape Cod has opened up its 2019 round of grant funding to support artistic and cultural activities that contribute to the character and heritage of the region. Individuals, nonprofits, and educational institutions based in Barnstable County are invited to […]
Dear Neighbor – The City of Providence is joining communities across the world in banning harmful single-use plastic bags. On October 22, 2019 businesses in the capital city will no longer offer single-use plastic bags at the point of sale and will instead offer recyclable paper bags or thicker reusable bags with stitched handles. The time to act is […]
