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By MERI R. KENNEDY

At the Mohr

The Marian J. Mohr Memorial Library, located at 1 Memorial Ave., will be holding new book discussion groups on Jan. 25 from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. and/or Jan. 27 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Participants will read and discuss “In the Garden of Beasts: Love, Terror, and an American Family in Hitler’s Berlin” by Erik Larson. This is a remarkable story set during Hitler’s rise to power.

On Feb. 29 from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. and/or March 2 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., participants will read and discuss “The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair That

Changed America” by Erik Larson. This is a true tale of the 1893 World’s Fair and the cunning serial killer who used the fair to lure his victims to their death.

For more information, contact Michelle Surprenant, desk assistant/program specialist, at 401-231-4980, ext. 5.

Children’s programs at the Mohr

Storytime will resume on Jan. 12, with stories, songs, puppets, finger play, and a simple craft for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their caregivers. All storytimes are free and

open to the public. No registration is needed. Times are: infants to three-year-olds, Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.; two- to and three-year-olds, Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.; and three- to five-year-olds, Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.

The Lego Club will meet every second Thursday of the month – Jan. 14, Feb. 11, and March 10 – from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Play with 10,000 brand new LEGO bricks donated by LEGO systems! Geared for ages five and up. No registration needed.

Pajama Storytime will be held on Jan. 12 and Feb. 9 at 6:30 p.m. Families with children ages four and older are invited to join Ms. Dolores and enjoy some books, songs, rhymes, and literacy activities. No registration needed.

Saturday drop-in crafts also will continue, with several projects for kids and parents to do together. It is held every Saturday between 11 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Not appropriate for children under three, as small parts might present a hazard.

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. Jobseekers 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.

LLS Student of the

Year opportunity

To parents, teachers, and students – the last call is being made for high school students in any grade (9-12) who would like to be a Student of the Year candidate for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Rhode Island. The campaign kicks off on Jan. 11, but there is still plenty of time to nominate a candidate to be involved. Winners receive scholarships to the college or university of their choice. Apply today or contact Carla Buonaccorsi Mulhern at 401-854-4416.

Planning to plant

This month’s Gentian Garden Club program is titled “Planning to Plant.” Club members Cindy Gianfrancesco and Jackie Marro will discuss native plants for both shady and sunny sites. The meeting starts at 7 p.m. on Jan. 19, and will be held at the North Scituate Community House, located at 546 West Greenville Road in North Scituate.

There will be refreshments following the program. Guests are welcome.

For further information, contact Linda Proulx at 401-647-3730 or email bogcrawler@msn.com.

Cheese 101

Edgewood Cheese Shop and Eatery presents Cheese 101 on Jan. 22 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at its 1828 Broad St. location in Cranston. Participants will learn a bit about how cheese is made, and different styles of cheese. The event is BYOB. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased at Edgewood Cheese Shop. For more information, contact Adrienne D’Arconte at 401-261-9756 or adrienneam@cox.net.

 Informational open house

on foster parenting

There will be an informational open house for anyone interested in learning about foster parenting on Jan. 20 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Family Service of RI, located at 134 Thurbers Ave. in Providence.

Foster parents receive tax-free dollars to support placement, free medical coverage for the child, and a clothing allowance, along with 24/7 support. Anyone interested in foster parenting may attend the open house or contact Family Service at their convenience.

For more information, call 401-331-1350, ext. 3305, or email wrightgr@familyserviceri.org.

 

Did You Know?

According to the Guinness World Records, on Jan. 28, 1887, a snowflake 15 inches wide and eight inches thick fell in Fort Keogh, Mont., making it the largest snowflake ever observed. (Source: Random Winter Fun Facts)

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