Sun Rise Scoops

By MERI R. KENNEDY

Veterans Mass

On Nov. 7 at 5 p.m., St. Brigid’s Church, located at 1231 Plainfield St. in Johnston, will host a Veterans Mass which will commemorate servicemen and women who fell in battle, as well as those who returned home. Activities will include the Missing Mass Ceremony, a salute to veteran attendees, and a remembrance of the two recent combat deaths of nearby servicemen. For further information, contact Joe Cichon at 401-225-4738 or soldier0628@aol.com. Assistance will be available for the stairs for those with difficulties, if requested. All are invited to attend.

Dinner and

comedy show

A dinner and comedy show, “Stand Up For Our Military: An Evening Honoring Those Who Have Served and Helping Those In Need,” will be held Saturday, Nov. 7 at the Kelley-Gazzerro VFW Post #2812, located at 1418 Plainfield Pike in Cranston. Doors open at 6 p.m. for shopping and cash bar, with dinner served at 7:30 p.m. The comedy show begins at 8:30 p.m., with closing ceremonies at 10 p.m. Tickets are $35 per person, and reserved seating and tables are available. For tickets, call 225-2665.

Johnston Democrats

The Johnston Democrats will meet next on Nov. 19 at 7 p.m. at the Amie J. Forand Housing Complex, located at 8 Forand Circle in Johnston. Chaired by Richard Delfino, the Johnston Democrats meet monthly on the third Thursday. You can follow the Johnston Democrats on Facebook or on their website, johnstondemocrats.com.

Precision Towing &

Auto Body of Johnston

receives award

Precision Towing & Auto Body of Johnston captured the third-place award for working truck in the national Shine ‘n Star Tow Truck Photo Beauty Contest, hosted by Tow Times magazine and powered by Ford Trucks.

The winning truck is a 1989 Peterbilt with a Dangelo’s 30-ton custom-built towing unit. It sports a custom design with a 9-11 theme that includes the image of firefighters holding a flag at New York’s Ground Zero.

It also features a lighted chrome bumper, three strobe bars, LED lighting, aluminum wheels and tanks, among other features. The working truck was chosen out of over 500 entries submitted in five categories this year from around the country and Canada.

Winning the Shine ‘n Star Tow Truck Photo Beauty Contest is a nod of recognition for Precision Towing, established in 2003. Like many tow truck operators, owner Richard Branch loves his trucks. The annual Shine ‘n Star Tow Truck Photo Beauty Contest taps into towing operators’ pride in their fleet, allowing them an opportunity to show off the beauty and brawn of their equipment.

In existence since 1991, the Shine ‘n Star Tow Truck Photo Beauty Contest offers 16 cash prizes. In addition, a photo of Precision Towing’s winning truck is published in the November issue of Tow Times.

At the Mohr

On Nov. 13 at 4:30 p.m., the Mohr Library in Johnston will host a program on Native Americans. Participants will read a story, learn some words and phrases in the Mohegan language, watch a short film, make a craft, listen to music and learn a few dance steps.

Bowl-a-Thon

There will be a Bowl-a-Thon sponsored by Defenders of Animals on Nov. 8 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Town Hall Lanes in Johnston. For $20 per person, participants will receive two hours of bowling, a pizza and a pitcher of soda for each lane. Town Hall Bowling Lane is located at 1463 Atwood Ave. For tickets and additional information, contact Defenders of Animals at 461-1922.

Where's the beef?

Come join in the annual meat raffle fundraiser at the Johnston Senior Center on Nov. 15 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. The Senior Center is located at 1291 Hartford Ave. One $20 raffle ticket enters you to win, and you must be present to win. There will be 40-plus drawings as well as raffle drawings that day. Fresh meat and turkey certificates will be included in the raffle.

Winter Bazaar

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

Candlelight Stroll

Please mark your calendars for the 15th annual North Scituate Village Candlelight Stroll, to be held Friday, Dec. 4 and Saturday, Dec. 5. Step back in time and embrace the spirit of the season, as well as a wealth of holiday offerings and festivities, at your local shops. Enjoy Victorian carolers, trolley rides, a live nativity, children’s activities, and a visit from the Snow Queen on Friday evening. Saturday features breakfast with Santa, and of course, more shopping. In addition to the many holiday treasures to be found in the village shops, there will also be unique crafters’ wares at the North Scituate Community House, as well as local church bazaars to peruse.

Indoor Yard Sale

It’s a return to the yard-salin’ days of summer when St. David’s on-the-Hill, 200 Meshanticut Valley Parkway in Cranston, hosts the Grannies’ Attic Indoor Yard Sale on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The popular Holidays on-the-Hill Bazaar returns to the Cranston church promising “everything you expect in a yard sale, in a warm room in November.” Elsie’s Tea Room returns to provide desserts and treats, and lunch will also be available. Check out the entire selection of toys, games, books, clothes, craft and holiday items, home goods, and lots more. For more information, call 942-4368.

Collecting new and

gently used coats

The Villa at Saint Antoine, in collaboration with Neighborhood Alliance of Pawtucket and other local businesses and faith-based organizations, is collecting new and gently used coats, scarves, and gloves for the Warm Heart Buy Nothing Coats Day happening on Friday, Nov. 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. inside the Pawtucket Visitors Center. If you would like to donate warmth to local neighbors this winter, please consider dropping off your coats at the Villa at Saint Antoine, located at 400 Mendon Road in North Smithfield, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. from Nov. 1 until Nov. 26. For more information, call Isabel Pestana at 767-2574.

Did You Know?

Veterans Day is held on the same date every year, Nov. 11, regardless of the day of the week. It has been a national holiday since President Dwight Eisenhower declared it as such in 1954. Veterans Day is a national, federal holiday that is used to honor all veterans of the United States military who served their country during wartime or peace. Rich with history, Veterans Day has undergone many changes since its inception, including the change from being called Armistice Day to the current name of Veterans Day. (Veterans Day Facts)

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