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By MERI R. KENNEDY

Honor Flight

Golf Tournament

Lepre Physical Therapy invites members of the community to take part in a golf tournament to benefit the Rhode Island Association of Fire Chiefs Honor Flight Fund at the Glocester Country Club, located on Putman Pike in Glocester. Honor Flights take local World War II veterans to Washington, D.C., to visit their memorial.

The cost is $125 per golfer, which includes golf, a goody bag and dinner. The shotgun start is at 12:30 p.m. Tee sponsor spots are available at $100, and organizers welcome any donations for the raffle. For more information, contact Becky at 401-353-8884 or becky@leprept.com.

36th Turkey Supper

Trinity Episcopal Church, located at 251 Danielson Pike in North Scituate, will be holding its 36th annual Turkey Supper on Sunday, Oct. 11 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. This traditional homemade turkey dinner includes, turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, green beans, butternut squash, cranberry sauce, rolls, coffee, fruit punch, and home baked pies. Tickets are $14 for adults, $12 for seniors 60 and over, $8 for children six to 10, and free for children under five. To reserve tickets, call 401-647-2322. Tickets are also available at the door, and take-out dinners are available. All are welcome, and parking is free.

Tanzi to speak

at Cranston East

Dr. Rudolph E. Tanzi, a Cranston native and one of the world’s foremost Alzheimer’s disease researchers, is coming back to his hometown on Oct. 28 to benefit the Cranston Senior Enrichment Center with his presentation, “Ending Alzheimer’s Disease by 2025.” Tickets are $25 for general admission, and $125 tickets include a VIP reception and book signing. The event will be held at Cranston High School East, Tanzi’s alma mater. Call 401-780-6000 for more information.

Ribbon cutting

Join the North Central Chamber of Commerce for a ribbon cutting festivities at Sherwin Williams on Saturday, Oct. 10 at noon. Check out the new store, and the team at Sherwin Williams will have special activities. Stick around for the ribbon cutting at 12:30 p.m. Get to know the painting experts and new members. The new store is located next to Burlington Coat Factory in the Stone Hill Marketplace on Atwood Ave. in Johnston. The store will be open all day, but the ceremonies are between noon to 1 p.m. For more information, contact Kevin Martel at 401-480-8256.

Academic News & Notes

Darion J. Ambrosino of Johnston is participating in St. Lawrence University’s Study Abroad Program for the fall 2015 semester. Ambrosino is a member of the class of 2016 and is majoring in sociology and psychology. She attended St. Mary Academy-Bayview. She is participating in the fall off-campus program in New Zealand at the University of Otago.

Native American

genealogy

There will be a Native American genealogy presentation event at Mohr Library on Oct. 14 at 4:30 p.m., with the regular genealogy meeting at 5:30 p.m. Deborah Spears Moorehead, author of “Finding Balance: The Genealogy of Massasoit’s People” and the “Oral and Written History of the Seaconke Pokanoket Wampanoag Tribal Nation,” will present the program. For more information about the Genealogy Group and to receive the monthly newsletter, email gmoorehead@mohrlibrary.org or call Grayce or Lori at the reference desk at 401-231-4980, ext. 6.

October Business

Before Breakfast

The North Central Chamber of Commerce will add a jolt of energy to your morning with some networking before work. Join the Chamber for Business Before Breakfast on Oct. 6 at 8 a.m. at Sierra Pacific Mortgage, located at 1417 Douglas Ave., first floor, in North Providence. For more information, call Jamie at 401-404-4279.

Potluck dinner

to benefit family

Taylor Josephine Theroux, 18, of Cranston, passed away on July 19. Her sudden death was a terrible blow to her parents, Jeannette and John, and her older brothers, Jason and Robert. Their loss was compounded by John's diagnosis of cancer in late April. Since then, he has spent considerable time in the hospital and months at home receiving ongoing treatment. John is scheduled for several months more of intensive treatment before he and Jeannette can return to work and try to move on with their lives.

Although the family's friends, co-workers and relatives have been very generous, the family could still use assistance. Members of the community are asked to consider attending a potluck benefit from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 26 at Eddie's 529 Club, located at 529 Warwick Ave. in Warwick. The cost is $10 for a delicious potluck dinner and music. Raffles will include a 50/50, gift baskets, certificates for salons, bakeries and restaurants, and more. Food will be donated by Boloco, Mirabella's Italian Cucina, House of Pizza, Chianti's, and other local restaurants. Music will be provided by DJ Cobra.

Those unable to attend the dinner but wishing to support the family may mail donations to Julie Brunelle, 100 Rodney Road, Warwick, RI 02889. Please make checks payable to John and Jeannette Theroux.

New Family

Performance Series

Let us entertain you! Families are invited to join us for the new Family Performance Series, perfect for all ages, from the young to the young at heart. Hosted Saturdays from 11 a.m. to noon from September to May at Theatre 82 & Café, located at 82 Rolfe Square in Cranston, the entertainment will include puppetry, magic, storytelling, improv, music and more! There is something new each Saturday, with performers and acts changing each week. Some upcoming performers include Jason Andrews Magic, Big Nazo and Sparky’s Puppets.

Pay what you can for admission, with a suggested donation of $5 for most performances. Check the website for ticketed events. Please visit www.artists-exchange.org for performance dates and the complete list of upcoming performers. For more information, contact 401-480-9477.

Winter Bazaar

A Winter Bazaar will be held Nov. 7 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Trinity Assembly of God, located at 2119 Hartford Ave. in Johnston. It will feature many vendors, lunch, the grannies attic section (yard sale items), and a silent auction. Vendors include Avon, handmade items of all sorts, jams, bows, tutus, music, art, and more.

Mentor recruitment

continues

With more than 200 children on the current waiting list, the Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ocean State is continuing its mentor recruitment. Boys and girls ages seven to 15 throughout the state are waiting to be paired with a volunteer for six to eight hours a month for a minimum of a one-year commitment. For information on how you can be a mentor, contact a match support specialist at 401-921-2434 or email mentoring@bbbsos.org.

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