State Arts Council Announces Federal Stimulus Funding for Small and Medium Size Arts Organizations The Rhode Island State Council on the Arts (RISCA) announced today the availability of COVID-19 emergency funding for small and medium sized arts organization through a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. The deadline for applications is June 19, 2020, […]
ON-LINE HIGHLIGHTS Step Outside with Betsy Payne Cook June 4 from 8:30-11:30 am Online: Plein Air Workshop, Sketching and Painting from Life This class will provide tips for sketching and painting from life, whether you are outdoors or by your window looking out. Betsy will begin the workshop with a pastel painting demo, sharing pointers for […]
Voter-Approved Citywide Paving Continues DONALD R. GREBIEN PAWTUCKET – Mayor Donald R. Grebien, the Pawtucket City Council, and the Department of Public works have announced the citywide repaving of streets and roads. “Quality of life for our residents is of utmost importance, which is why the repaving plan continues to be so aggressive,” said Mayor […]
Governor Baker Issues Executive Order in Advance of Phase II GOVERNOR CHARLES BAKER MASSACHUSETTS Executive Order updates reopening phases with details on additional sectors Allows Phase II Enterprises to begin preparations to resume in advance of Phase II Details rules required in advance of resuming amateur sports, outdoor dining BOSTON—Monday, June 1, 2020—Today, Governor Charlie […]
Nominations Open for Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England Leading Women of Distinction Honor Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England (GSSNE) is excited to announce that the nominations for 2020 Leading Women of Distinction Awards are now open. Anyone can nominate a woman who exemplifies the Girl Scout mission of building girls of courage, confidence […]
NEST – EGGS – CHICKS – FLEDGLINGS Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM), and The Nature Conservancy (TNC) need your help this summer to protect federally threatened piping plovers, as well as least terns and American oystercatchers, as they nest and raise chicks on Rhode Island’s beaches. Piping […]
Hempsted Houses Host Virtual Juneteenth Celebration Featuring Joseph McGill of the Slave Dwelling Project & Tammy Denease of Historical Firsts New London, CT – On Saturday, June 13 th, we welcome you to join us for a virtual presentation in honor of New London’s 6 th annual Juneteenth Celebration! Join Connecticut Landmarks as we celebrate Juneteenth and highlight the African-American history […]
From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine EarthTalk Kebony is a sustainably-harvested pine product that is modified at the molecular level to be stronger so it can last 3-5 times as long as other decking materials. Credit: Kebony.com. Dear EarthTalk: I am adding a deck onto my house this summer and wonder which […]
