Thursday, November 12, 2026

NORFOLK, MA: GARY MIRLISS BLOOD DRIVE

January 5, 2019 at King Philip Middle School, 18 King St., Norfolk, MA 02056, 8:00 am – 3:00 pm My family and I, in partnership with Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, and Children’s Hospital Boston are hosting a Blood Drive, in memory of my father Gray Mirliss on Jan. 5th, 2019 at the […]

EAST PROVIDENCE PUBLIC LIBRARIES

JANUARY 2019 ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN LOCAL TEEN AUTHOR SABRINA SOARES  @WEAVER LIBRARY Tuesday, January 8, 3:30-4:40, for kids in grades 1-4 Join Sabrina and Miss Pam for a reading of Sabrina’s book “Acqua’s Magical Advenure,” discussion, mermaid games, and a mermaid craft. Call 401-434-2453 to register or register online.   ENRICHri will present HOMESCHOOL 101 […]

REHOBOTH, MA: ARTS IN THE VILLAGE

Arts in the Village Presents the Providence Mandolin Orchestra in Concert On Saturday, February 9, Arts in the Village welcomes back the Providence Mandolin Orchestra, one of the most popular performers in this concert series. For over 35 years, the PMO has been a leading American mandolin ensemble, appearing throughout the Eastern United States and Canada and […]

THE GAMM THEATRE

GAMM THEATRE OPENS NEW YEAR WITH U.S. PREMIERE OF THE NIGHT WATCH WARWICK, RI – The Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre (The Gamm) opens the new year with the U.S. premiere of The Night Watch, Hattie Naylor’s adaptation of Sarah Waters’ best-selling novel. Gamm Artistic Director Tony Estrella directs this poignant story about liberation and loss set against […]

RI 2020 CENSUS: EVERYBODY COUNTS!

Raimondo Signs Executive Order Establishing Rhode Island Complete Count Committee for Upcoming 2020 Census   GINA M. RAIMONDO PROVIDENCE, RI –  In an effort to ensure that the upcoming 2020 U.S. Census does not under count segments of the Rhode Island population, Governor Gina M. Raimondo signed an executive order establishing the Rhode Island Complete […]

THE SAGA CONTINUES

I-295/Rte. 6 Bridge Rehabilitation As part of the I-295/Rte. 6 Bridge rehabilitation project, motorists can expect the following changes: I-295 North and Rte. 6 West: Closure of the northbound service road. Access maintained to Exits 9A and 9C. Follow signed detour. Closure of Exit 9B. Follow signed detour. Lane restrictions from two to one on […]

ECO FRIENDLY DRY CLEANING?

Dear EarthTalk: Is so-called eco-friendly dry cleaning a reality? – Jane Krause, Garden City, NJ Although some greener alternatives exist, most dry cleaners still use perchloroethylene (“perc” for short), a petroleum-based solvent that can be hazardous to the human central nervous system, with exposure causing headaches, nausea, dizziness and memory problems for some people.   […]

GATRA: CONSUMER ADVISORY COMMITTEE

OPEN MEETING  Thursday, January 17, 2019 at 1:00 PM, the GATRA Consumer Advisory Committee will meet at the Attleboro Public Library, 74 North Main Street, Attleboro Ma, 02703.   Tell us your experience with GATRA!!  Come speak about your issues with GATRA fixed-Route and/or paratransit services.   Group transportation to and from GCAC meetings is […]