Events

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MAY

May 18 – Woodlawn Baptist Church will present the Mark Trammell Quartet in concert at 7:00pm. Mark has sung with the Gaithers and was a member of some of the greatest southern gospel music groups before forming the Mark Trammell Quartet. Woodlawn Baptist Church is located at 337 Lonsdale Avenue in Pawtucket. A free-will offering will be received. For more information or directions call 724-6390.

May 18-20 – The Blackstone Valley Tourism Council (BVTC) and the Rhode Island Cherry Blossom Festival Committee welcome everyone to participate in the 2012 Rhode Island Cherry Blossom Festival, a signature annual cultural event held in Pawtucket, Central Falls and Woonsocket. Highlights include dedication of new park overlooking Blackstone River to honor early American chocolate manufacturing and cherry tree plantings honoring 100th anniversary of Washington DC cherry trees from Japan. Just added this year, will be another special event in Woonsocket happening Saturday, May 19, with the formal unveiling of a new statue of the famed Japanese dog Hachiko, which will be a permanent fixture in from of the city’s historic train depot, located at Depot Square. For more details of daily events visit richerryblossomfestival.com.

May 19 - The Rock My Faith College Tour will take place at 7:00pm at UMASS Dartmouth. The concert will feature Joe Cantone, Jon Niven, Paris Fisher plus 10 of the top New England acts. Tickets are $5 and $10 and can be purchased at RockMyFaith.com.

May 19 – The Tabernacle of Praise located at 187 Hathaway St. in Wareham, MA, will be hosting an evening of praise and worship, beginning at 7:00pm. For more information call (508) 295-8116.

May 28 – Rock The Bay (TK Ministries) will be sponsoring a Neighborhood Outreach from Noon to 5:00pm at Mt Pleasant Baptist Church located at 262 Academy Avenue in Providence. There will be free clothing and food available for purchase. The event will have live music featuring The NBJ Band, Crimson Rain, Parousia, and The Brethren Band. For more information visit www.rockthebay.org.

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

BIRDS FOR ADOPTION! Lazicki’s Bird House and Rescue has many wonderful birds, from parakeets to macaws, available for adoption. Stop by their new location at 40 Charles Street, South Kingstown or call Diane at (401) 316-4834 for more information.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Lazicki’s Bird House and Rescue has moved to 40 Charles Street, South Kingstown. The rescue currently houses over 150 birds. Volunteers are needed to feed and water the birds and clean cages. Call Diane at (401) 316-4834 for more information.

Project Undercover has been helping provide these items to RI children for over 15 years. You can help by donating new, unopened packages of children’s underwear, socks and diapers, dropping them off at the Girl Scouts of RI office, 125 Charles Street in Providence, RI. OR visit projectundercover.org for more information.

Literacy Volunteers of Kent County has adult students excited to learn English as a Second Language or Basic Literacy who are awaiting a tutor to work with on a weekly basis. If you are over the age of eighteen, a resident of Kent County, and would like more information, please call Literacy Volunteers of Kent County at (401) 822-9103 or email lvkc@coventrylibrary.org. If you want to learn to speak, read and write English, you can call to enroll in their free learning program.

Food Four Paws is designed to assist those in need so they do not have to share their own meal or give up their beloved animal companions. Dog and Cat Food, kitty litter, bird seed and treats are badly needed and delivered to community partners, as needed. Collection locations are: the Information Desk at the main entrance of Kent Hospital, 455 Toll Gate Road, and at Warren Chiropractice, 2797 Post Road, both in Warwick, RI. For further information call 737-7000 at extensions X35280 (Barbara), X31726 (Donna) or X35033 (Roberta).

Elizabeth Buffum Chace Center provides help for victims of domestic violence. For information about their services, or to get help, call (401)738-1700.

The RI Blood Center invites you to donate blood and help assure that a safe and adequate blood supply is maintained. Visit one of the centers in Providence, Warwick, Woonsocket, Middletown, Narragansett or stop by a blood drive held throughout the state. Visit www.ribc.org or call 800-283-8385 to find the most convenient place to donate.

TEEN SUICIDE PREVENTION AWARENESS The Samaritans of Rhode Island will hold several free informational workshops throughout the state on teen suicide prevention awareness for parents and caregivers. Participants can learn the warning signs and what to do if a family member or friend threatens suicide, and learn about resources available to help. No registration needed. For dates and locations, visit www.samaritansri.org, or call (401) 272-4243.

All Rhode Islanders interested in pursuing careers in film and television….You need to be cautious when choosing to work with talent and casting companies who want to charge money for their services/acting classes. They potentially could be financially predatory in nature, and will often use a child’s dream to target their parents. Think twice before offering your cash or credit card! Be sure to check with the Better Business Bureau at (508) 652-4800 or the State of RI’s Attorney General’s Office at (401) 274-4400.