Sunday, May 10, 2026

SOBERING REPORT ON DECLINING BIRD POPULATIONS

Audubon Society of Rhode Island   Audubon Unveils its First Comprehensive Report Offering a Full Accounting of the Current Status and Conservation Actions for Birds Breeding and Overwintering on Audubon Wildlife Refuges.   The State of Our Birds Report   Common-Yellowthroat-by-Ed-Hughes   Nearly every group of birds is declining.    Audubon is working to bring […]

BOOK DONATIONS WELCOME

The Friends of the East Providence Public Library are now accepting books for their Spring Book Sale April 27 to 30, 2023. Hardcover and softcover books in gently used and resalable condition are wanted.     Books should have bindings intact and be free of writing, highlighting, tears, water stains or mold or mildew, which […]

TIVERTON FOUR CORNERS: FEBRUARY VACATION IMPROV WORKSHOP

Four Corners Arts Center/ February Vacation Improv Classes for Kids & Teens   Improv Workshops for Kids & Teens   These workshops are for kids and teens who want an introduction to the creative world of improvisation. Students will learn the art of listening, saying yes, being present, and using those skills to create characters […]

RHODE ISLAND’S BLACKSTONE VALLEY

FEBRUARY EVENT HIGHLIGHTS     In February we celebrate Black History Month, Valentine’s Day, Mardi Gras and Carnival season! Here is just a sampling of our upcoming events in Rhode Island’s Blackstone Valley!     Wednesday, February 1, through Friday, February 4 @ 6 – 8 pm, Mardi Gras Mask Making, Geri’s Bluffing Boutique, Woonsocket More Info. […]

EARTHTALK: WHERE THE RUBBER HITS THE ROAD

EarthTalk® From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine   Tire particles & other non-exhaust emissions constitute the majority of fine particulate emissions as a result of auto travel on U.S. roads. Credit: pexels.com.   Dear EarthTalk: What happens to all the rubber waste that wears off tires as cars and trucks roll down […]

WINSLOW FARM ROYAL TEA PARTY

THE COURT OF WINSLOW FARM   ABBY WITH STARS   Invites All Princesses of the land to a Royal Tea Party Wednesday, February 22   ✶Visit with the animals:1:30pm-3pm   ✶Tea Time: 3pm-4:30pm   ✶Dress as your favorite princess   ✶Enjoy hot chocolate and cookies   ✶Nail painting   ✶Tiara gift to go   ✶Princes […]

RI HOUSE LABOR COMMITTEE

Representative Corvese to lead House Labor Committee   ARTHUR CORVESE   STATE HOUSE – Rep. Arthur Corvese has been appointed chairman of the House Labor Committee, House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi announced today.   Chairman Corvese (D-Dist. 55, North Providence), who was first elected to the House in 1998, has led the House Labor Committee […]