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Basketball fundraiser

The Johnston High School boys’ varsity basketball team will be playing a benefit game against the Johnston High School faculty on Friday, Nov. 20 at 7 p.m. at the school. There will be music, raffles, and a concessions stand, and it is sure to be a fun-filled event. Bring a canned good to support our efforts in donating to St. Robert’s food pantry during this time of need. There is a $5 entrance fee.

Holiday Bazaar

A fundraising Holiday Bazaar featuring delicious food, a straw game, handcrafted goods, raffles, a silent auction, and vendor tables will be held at St. Robert Bellarmine Church Hall, 1804 Atwood Ave., on Saturday, Nov. 28 from noon to 4:30 p.m. and from 6:15 p.m. to 8 p.m. Proceeds benefit St. Robert’s Food Shelf, which provides food to all neighbors in need, regardless of religious affiliation. For general information, contact Sandy at 401-946-3262.

St. Brigid’s Church Bazaar

The annual bazaar of St. Brigid’s Church, 1231 Plainfield St. in Johnston, will take place in the church hall on Saturday, Nov. 21 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 22 from 8:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., when the drawing of prizes will be taken place.

Featured by parishioners will be beautiful and popular theme baskets, a silent auction, wine corking, a straw pull, homemade baked goods, a lottery board and a food court with hot Italian sandwiches, snacks and drinks.

There will be an array of many items such as handbags, knitted items, jewelry, a pet display with items and information about service dogs, items for children, and many items of interest to all. For information, contact Fran at 401-942-0185.

Pet photos

There will be pet photos with Santa, Rudolph, or Frosty at Pet Supplies Plus in Garden City on Nov. 22 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. to benefit A.D.O.P.T. (Animals Depend on People Too). Photography services will be provided by Gene Hutnak Photography, and children as well as adults are welcome in the photo. The donation is $20 for two different photos, and all photos can be reproduced. For more information, call 401-826-0320 or email sage999cat@cox.net.

Job Ready at Tri-Town

Tri-Town Community Action Agency will accept applications on an ongoing basis to its Job Ready career exploration program for upcoming sessions. The program kicked off in October, and is expected to be held quarterly during the year as needed.

Job-seekers from 18 to 24 years of age who are not attending school can apply to the five-week, free program that helps candidates find a career path that matches their skills and interests. A 20-hour orientation program is presented during the first week, including lessons on improving soft skills, like work ethic and problem solving; enhancing work readiness; understanding financial literacy; preparing for job interviews; and completing CPR, First Aid, and AED training.

Other program highlights include a 100-hour paid job shadow opportunity, with the potential to participate in the On the Job Training [OJT] or Work Immersions program offered by the Rhode Island Department of Employment and Training.

A work-eligible social security number and eligibility to work in the U.S. are required. Participants must also be available for the entire length of the program, 25 hours per week for five weeks. Paid work experience can take place at nights and weekends.

Residents of Rhode Island except Cranston and Providence  who can participate in programs in those cities  are eligible to take part in the Tri-Town hosted program.

Contact Jamie Sisto at Tri-Town Community Center, 33 Maple Ave., North Providence, at 401-519-1929 or jsisto@tri-town.org for more information.

6th annual MS Holiday Bazaar

The sixth annual MS Holiday Bazaar to support the National Multiple Sclerosis Society will be held on Dec. 5 at the Scottish Rites Masonic Center, located at 2115 Broad St. in Cranston, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Last year’s bazaar attracted more than 300 shoppers and featured 35 vendors selling holiday gifts, jewelry, baskets, baby clothes, greeting cards, gourmet foods, artwork, and more. The event is free and open to the public, and holiday shoppers are encouraged to attend with their gift lists.

Proceeds help fund programs and services for people with MS. To find out more about the bazaar, contact chapter programs and advocacy manager Meredith Sheehan at Meredith.Sheehan@nmss.org.

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.

At the Mohr

On Nov. 21, there will be a Trunk to Truck event from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Mohr Library. It will be a recycle event with Indie Cycle. Come and recycle your electronics (anything with a cord). Indie Cycle’s mission is to provide the public with the ability to dispose of all unused or unwanted electronics in a responsible manner by providing education and convenient access.

On Nov. 24, the library will hold a computer class on email from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. It will feature sending, receiving, printing, deleting messages, using attachments, and best practices for safety and etiquette.

Reed holding financial aid workshop for college bound students

Sen. Jack Reed will hold a financial aid workshop for college-bound students and their families on Monday, Nov. 23 at 6 p.m. at CCRI’s Knight Campus in Warwick. This free, 90-minute workshop will give students a better sense of the financial aid options available at the state and federal levels.

While financial aid can help reduce student loan debt, many families don’t realize what opportunities are available to them. Last year alone, over one million high school seniors who were eligible for financial aid did not apply for it, Reed said in a release. “My goal is to ensure Rhode Islanders know their options and have a chance to ask experts questions, so they can achieve their educational goals in the most cost-effective way possible,” he said.

Open house at Joy Homestead

On Sunday, Dec. 6 at 1 p.m. the doors of the historic Joy Homestead, located at 156 Scituate Ave. in Cranston, will open for the annual Christmas Open House. The event is free of charge to the community. There will be light refreshments and maybe some hearth cooking. Bring the kids to play with wooden toys and enjoy the holiday decorating.

Did You Know?

Turkey is the traditional dish for the Thanksgiving feast. In the US, about 280 million turkeys are sold for the Thanksgiving celebrations. There is no official reason or declaration for the use of turkey. They just happened to be the most plentiful meat available at the time of the first Thanksgiving in 1621, starting the tradition.

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