Books by the Bag Sale Stock up for winter reading at the Books by the Bag Sale from Monday, October 18 to Saturday, October 23 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 $2 a […]
LIGHTHOUSE CELEBRATES 150TH YEAR WITH FRESNEL LENS ORNAMENT Just in time for the holiday season, Friends of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse have introduced a new holiday ornament. To commemorate the return of the lighthouse’s classic Fresnel lens for its 150th anniversary, this year’s ornament is a 2-dimensional layered replica of the iconic lens. The 3.25” […]
Virtual Small Business Workshops Sponsored by: Mechanics Cooperative with participation by U.S. SBA, MA Small Business Development Center, and SCORE. SESSION I: Understanding Business Fundamentals Tuesday, November 2 10:00 am – Noon In this free, virtual workshop, participants will learn the fundamentals of owning a business. Topics will include putting together a business plan, getting business financing, and marketing. […]
EarthTalk® From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, the first net-zero-emissions arena of its size in the world, is home to the NHL’s Kraken and WNBA’s Storm. Dear EarthTalk: What is the “Climate Pledge” that Seattle’s new hockey arena is named after all about?– E. Howard, Washington, DC […]
5 Home Features Buyers Are Looking For The housing market typically slows down in the fall, so if you’re thinking of selling in the near future, it may take a little more effort to stand out from the crowd. Knowing what buyers want and making a few smart updates can help make your home […]
Pirates Announce Partnership with Snookers Bar & Grille in Providence “We talked about being a possible partner with the Pirates and we are now thrilled to be doing that” said Snookers General Manager Paul Troxell. When asked what Snookers will be looking forward to in their partnership with the Pirates Paul replied, “For us and […]
USDA announces additional application ranking date for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program in Massachusetts November 19th is now the next ranking cut-off date AMHERST, Mass., Oct. 15, 2021 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has added November 19, 2021 as an application ranking cut-off date for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) in Massachusetts. EQIP offers financial and technical assistance to private owners and managers of agricultural land […]
Festival of Lights in Historic Wickford Village Celebrates 36th year Celebrate the holidays as Wickford Village kicks off the season with its 36th annual Festival of Lights Celebration Thursday, December 2 – Sunday, December 5, 2021. The festival begins on Thursday, December 2nd with the official lighting of the Tree at Updike Park. Thousands of white […]
