Events
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FEBRUARY
February 17-26 – The 2012 Newport Winter Festival takes place in Newport, RI. With over one hundred and fifty individual events, this festival offers fun and entertainment for the whole family. Alive with sparkle and excitement, the Winter Festival offers a unique winter experience combining food, music, and entertainment, with fun for all ages. Sand sculptures, a Chili Cook-Off, city-wide Scavenger Hunt, and an Ice Sculpting Competition, and a Children’s Fair are just some of the many colorful and exciting events that will captivate you. For a complete listing of events, times, and a map go to newportevents.com/winterfest.
February 21 – Quidnessett Baptist Church will sponsor a Christian Music Roller-Skating Night from 6:30 to 9:00pm at the Narragansett Ocean Club, located at 360 South Pier Road in Narragansett. The cost is $6.00 per person with a $25.00 maximum charge per family (does not include skate rental). All proceeds go to support the Providence Rescue Mission.
February 20-24 – FEBRUARY VACATION WEEK FUN DAYS AT ALLENS POND – Mass Audubon Allens Pond Wildlife Sanctuary is offering an exciting vacation week opportunity for children in grades K-5. The cost is $30/day ($15/half-day) for each participant with a 10% sibling discount. $5.00/day per child for extended day option. Each day starts at 8:00am and ends at 4:00pm (half-days available), with an extended day option to 5:00pm.
Registration is required and can be done by mail, phone (508) 636-2437 or by emailing them before Thursday, February 16th at allenspond@massaudubon.org.
Monday 2/20: Tracking Winter Animals & Owl Prowling
Tuesday 2/21: Compost and Underworld Critters & Rock Out
Wednesday 2/22: Beach Explorers & Quansett Trail Quest
Thursday 2/23: Winter Ducks & High Flyin’ Artwork
Friday 2/24: Snow and Ice, How Nice! & Hot Chocolate Olympics
February 22-24 – Jericho Place Thrift Mall is having a Winter Clearance Sale. Jericho Place occupies the entire lower level of 1227 Main Street in West Warwick and has new and used clothing for men, women and children as well as household and baby care items. This year’s sale includes “stuff-a-bag.” Stuff a small bag with items for $2 and a large bag with items for $5. All proceeds from the sale go to their Heating Assistance Program. The sale will take place Wednesday 2/22 and Friday 2/24 from 11:00am to 2:00pm and Thursday 2/23 from 5:30 to 8:30pm. For more information call (401) 828-9400.
February 24 – New Dimension Church presents “Night Light”, an evening of creative arts, featuring artists, poets, rappers, dancers, and singers from all over New England. this event begins at 7:30pm. The church is located at 100 Niantic Avenue in Providence. Admission is free. For more information visit www.newdimensionchurch.org or on twitter @NightLightNews.
February 24 & 25 – Faith Bible Chapel will be hosting The Art of Marriage on Friday, February 24th, from 7:00pm to 9:45pm and Saturday, February 25th from 9:00am to 3:00pm. This incredible, life-changing seminar for couples is just $40 per couple. The church is located at 115 Ashaway Road in Westerly, RI. For more information, contact the church at (401) 348-9637 or go online to faithbiblechapel.com.
February 28 – National Pancake Day – IHOP will be offering a FREE short stack of its famous buttermilk pancakes to each guest from 7:00 am to 10:00pm and, in return, diners will be asked to leave a voluntary donation for Hasbro Children’s Hospital. Donations made at IHOPs in the Warwick area will benefit the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals’ program at Hasbro Children’s Hospital. To find a local IHOP or to donate online, visit www.ihoppancakeday.com.
February 28 – House of Hope RI will begin classes entitled, “Dealing with Today’s Teens”. The classes will be held for 9 weeks on Tuesday evenings from 7:00-8:30pm at West Bay Christian Academy located at 475 School Street in North Kingstown, RI. The cost is $20.00 which includes materials. To register or for more information contact Jane at (401) 378-6050 or info@houseofhoperi.org.
MARCH
March 6 – The US Air Force Academy Big Band, the Falconaires, will be performing in a Free Public Concert at Foxborough High School at 7:00pm. The Foxborough High School Jazz Ensemble will open the evening concert. The school is located at 120 South Street in Foxborough, MA. Free tickets are available at Foxborough High School and The Sun Chronicle newspaper in Attleboro, MA. For more information call (508) 543-1624.
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
The LaChance Family, Daniel and Kathryn, in cooperation with the Artic Mission are hosting a time of Praise and Worship every Tuesday night at 7:00pm at the Upper Room 1221 Main St, West Warwick. Music will include songs from the Jesus Movement and LaChance originals. As part of this recovery ministry, they will share music with testimonies of how they are learning to find “strength in weakness” and God’s Life Changing Power.
The amazing Destiny Africa Children’s Choir from the Kampala Children’s Centre in Wakiso, Uganda is coming! Kampala Children Centre (KCC) rescues children from war-torn areas, streets and orphaned situations to offer them love, education, a family environment and nurturing them to become agents of transformation. With the support and encouragement of Arnold Muwonge the Director and founder of Kampala Children Centre the choir started with the housemother and children of the first house at KCC! Now Destiny Africa has become a voice for millions of suffering children in Africa and the world over, a channel that brings healing, joy and hope to a desperate world. Through their music and art, they are influencing leaders of nations, church leaders, the corporate world and inspiring fellow children. They will be touring in New England from March to June of 2012 (RI from April 22 to May 5) and still have many openings on their calendar! See a sample of their performance at www.destinyafrica.org. Local volunteers are needed. For more information contact Mary Lou Lamontagne, US Tour Manager at 401-529-8910 or marylou@destinyafrica.org.
The Providence Public Library is proud to present its 2011-12 series of FREE Family Learning Sundays, continuing through May 2012. Join them every first Sunday of the month as they offer “learning families” varied opportunities to seek new knowledge — together — at the Library. The interactive learning programs focus on various topics, including science, music, nature, art and dance. They are all designed with the family in mind and are aimed at children ages 5-8 with their parents/caregivers, but siblings are generally welcome. Programs will take place at 2:00pm at Central Library, 150 Empire Street, Providence (Rooms TBA). For more information call 455-8025 or 455-8098.
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. Interacting with the birds is welcome. Stop by the rescue and say hi to Steve and Diane and the birds. Call Diane at 401-316-4834 for more information.
RI has the highest child poverty rate of all six New England states. Did you know that one out of every six children in RI goes without underwear, and that it does major damage to self-esteem and the ability to learn in school? Or that one baby uses at least 1100 diapers per year? These are not items that RI’s poor can acquire at a thrift shop or consignment store. 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.
You can make a difference in someone’s life by giving the gift of literacy. Literacy Volunteers of Kent County has adult students excited to learn English as a Second Language or Basic Literacy who are awaiting a tutor. The next tutor training session begins on Monday, September 26, 2011. Literacy Volunteers of Kent County has adult students who are waiting for a volunteer 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. You’ll have the fulfillment of knowing that you’re not only aiding individuals, but also building a stronger, more successful community.
Food Four Paws, a Kent Hospital Employee Community Outreach program in conjunction with Meals on Wheels, Hands that Heal, Coventry Senior Center and Pilgrim Senior Center, 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 (canned or dry), kitty litter, bird seed and treats (no bag weighing greater than 8 lbs., please!) 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 info 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.
Learn to speak, read and write English. Enroll in Literacy Volunteers of Kent County’s free learning program. For more information, call Literacy Volunteers of Kent County at 401-822-9103.
RICARES has announced the opening of a new women’s sober house in Providence, with current openings for women with a real commitment to recovery. The location is in need of donated bedding, furniture, food staples, personal hygiene products, etc. For further information call 401-351-2093.
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.
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.
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.
