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NOTICE: For your convenience, you can e-mail your notices to sharonr@rhodybeat.com as well as mail to 1944 Warwick Avenue, Warwick, RI 02889 or Fax to 732-3110

At the Mohr Library

Saturday drop-in: Crafts programs are held every Saturday and feature several self-directed projects for kids and parents to do together. Drop-in anytime between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Craft programs are not appropriate for children under 3 as small parts might present a hazard.

The Mohr Library is currently accepting registrations for its participation in a 12-week digital storytelling class that will result in teens' work being included in the upcoming PBS series “Confessions of a Teenage Critic.” The library is one of four libraries in Rhode Island chosen for the project, which is scheduled to begin Jan. 23 and run every Monday (except holidays) from 3:30-5:30 p.m. Space is limited for this class. Contact the library to register by Jan. 16 at 231-4980 press 4 for more information.

Adult Events:

Jan. 24, 6 p.m. - New Works Night

Jan. 26, 2 p.m.- Short and Sweet

Jan. 28, 2 p.m.- Film Club: Bringing Up Baby

Jan. 31 6 p.m. - Play Reading: Happy Birthday, Wanda June

Vendors Wanted

St. Rocco Women's Guild is looking for vendors for the spring bazaar to be held March 24. Call 467-2928 or visit csoccio@cox.net.

Mens A Cappella Singing

The Narragansett Bay Chorus invites all men who like to sing to their open rehearsals. Join them every Thursday evening for a fun night of a cappella singing. Reading music is not necessary, as learning CDs are available. Four-part harmony fills the rehearsal hall. Attend, sing and enjoy the fun. The group meets at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 15 Bassett St., North Providence every Thursday evening at 7:30 p.m. There is no cost. For more information visit www.singnbc.com or call 437-6043.

Children's Memorial Breakfast

On Jan. 28, the Margaret Sterling Cook Foundation will host the 4th Annual Children's Memorial Breakfast at the Crowne Plaza Hotel at the Crossings, 801 Greenwich Ave., Warwick. This event is for bereaved parents, family and friends of deceased children who died at any age, for any reason. The keynote speaker will be Rhode Island author and bereaved parent Ann Hood. Her book, Comfort: A Journey Through Grief, was released in 2009 and copies will be available for purchase.

As part of the event, a candle lighting ceremony will commemorate each child represented. The doors will open at 9 a.m., breakfast will be served at 9:30 a.m. The cost is $12 for adults and $7.50 for children 3-12, free for children under 3. Reservations must be made in advance by Jan. 21. Seats are limited. Send a check made payable to Margaret Sterling Cook Foundation, P.O. Box 14, Hope, RI 02831. Include name, number of adults and children (with ages), phone number and name of child to be remembered. For more information visit www.MargaretSterlingCookFoundation.org or call Melissa Masquelette at 419-7756.

Scholarship Fund

The Rhode Island Building Industry Scholarship Fund is now accepting applications for their scholarship fund. The purpose of the fund is to aid Rhode Islanders who require financial assistance in the pursuit of education in the construction or building industry fields. Any Rhode Island resident who is unable to provide full payment of tuition or other costs for courses related to the construction or building industry is eligible. To receive a copy of the application, contact Maureen Myette at 333-3192 or email mjmyette@cox.net. Deadline for accepting applications is March 1.


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