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Johnston rosary

owner sought

Despite the continuing efforts of St. Anthony, Patron of lost objects, and the prayerful staff at “A Special Place,” a beautiful Italian rosary remains unclaimed. The crystal heirloom was turned over to store owner Tom Tatro well over a year ago and repaired.

“Since then, we have moved to a new location and related paperwork has gotten lost in the shuffle,” said Tatro, who picked up the rosary from the home of a Johnston woman when responding to a “for sale” ad her husband placed for a television set.

The owner or anyone with information about this matter is encouraged to call the store, located at 719 Front St. in Woonsocket, at 401-597-0950.

“We are desperately seeking and committed to finding the rosary’s rightful owner,” Tatro said.

St. Rocco Feast and Festival

St. Rocco Church on Atwood Avenue will hosts its annual Feast and Festival from Thursday, Aug. 18 to Sunday, Aug. 21. Hours are 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, and 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Sunday.

The even will feature a range of food, a beer garden, rides, games, and music, as well as a raffle drawing with a 2016 Lincoln MKZ as the top prize. Second prize is $1,500, and third prize is $1,000. There will be a fireworks display on Saturday evening, and a bocce tournament on Sunday afternoon.

The Rev. Angelo Carusi serves as honorary chairman, with John L. Ricci and Richard Montella serving as co-chairmen, and a host of volunteers contributing.

A Triddum to Saint Rocco will take place Aug. 15-17 at 7 p.m. at the church. A solemn mass with the parish choir will be held at 11 a.m. on Aug. 21. The traditional religious procession with the statue of Saint Rocco will take place following the mass.

For more information, call the rectory at 401-942-5203.

Wine & Dine Extravaganza

On Aug. 27, the MS Dream Center and Accessible RI will hold a Wine & Dine Extravaganza from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Rhodes on the Pawtuxet.

The event will include entertainment, raffles, a silent auction, and a mystery wine and dine pairing. Tickets are $60 each or 10 for $500, and are tax deductible. To purchase tickets, contact Anne Delsignore at anne@msdreamcenter.org or 401-330-7470.

The MS Dream Center was founded in April 2010 with a mission of engaging all members of the MS community in purposeful activity, while promoting a spirit of camaraderie. The center offers a wide range of activities from support groups and exercise programs to educational seminars and various therapies. The MS Dream Center is located at the Peter T. Pastore Youth Center, 155 Gansett Ave. in Cranston. To learn more, visit msdreamcenter.org.

Tri-Town seeks volunteers

Tri-Town Community Center needs volunteers to help with its food distribution program. Hours are the first three Wednesdays of each month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Tri-Town is also looking for people to help relocate the food program to Emanuel Avenue at a date and time to be determined. Background checks are required. Tri-Town will cover the costs for the background checks, and the Health Center is available to conduct physical exams to ensure the fitness of volunteers.

Please call 401-519-1917 if you are interested in helping Tri-Town with this important service to the community.

Summer Concert Series

Golden Crest Nursing Centre is sponsoring a Summer Concert series held on the outdoor patio of North Providence Union Free Library, located at 1810 Mineral Spring Ave. in North Providence. The first concert is scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 17, with Robert Black, New England’s tribute artist. Enjoy music and dancing from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Concerts are free and open to the public. Bring your own lawn chairs. Non-alcoholic beverages are allowed. There is plenty of free adjacent parking at North Providence High School.

The second concert is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 14, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The “Fabulous” Tony Cerbo, will be performing. There is no rain date.

For additional information, visit gcncare.com or contact Linda Giorgio, director of marketing & public relations, at lgiorgio@gcncare.com.

Caregiver stress program

On Wednesday, Aug. 17 at 12:30 p.m., the Villa at Saint Antoine, in collaboration with DC Putnam Consulting, will be offering a free informal presentation about caregiver stress and ways to reduce it. Caring for someone with an illness, injury, or disability can be rewarding, but it also can be challenging. Caregivers are often at risk of health issues such depression and/or anxiety. Come and enjoy a healthy lunch while learning possible solutions. Please call 401-767-2574 to register. Seating is limited. The Villa at Saint Antoine is located at 400 Mendon Road in North Smithfield.

Tim White to speak

at Senior Guild meeting

At the Cranston Senior Guild meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 7, at 1 p.m., at Tamarisk Assisted Living, 3 Shalom Drive in Warwick, investigative reporter Tim White from Channel 12 will speak about fighting fraud and exposing corruption. Tim is the recipient of three New England Emmy Awards for investigative reporting. He was honored for a 2010 series of stories probing government waste in Rhode Island. He won his second Emmy for 2012 coverage of Providence’s troubled pension system. A 2014 probe into a lack of accountability at a local fire district led to his third Emmy honor. After White’s presentation, the Cranston Senior Guild will have a short meeting followed by refreshments and a raffle. All men and women ages 55 years and older are welcome to join. You do not have to live in Cranston. Come meet other seniors and enjoy this organization that was founded in the 1970s. For additional information, call Lois at 401-944-2761.

Feast and Festival

St. Bartholomew Church, located at 297 Laurel Hill Ave. in Providence, will hold its annual Feast & Festival on Friday, Aug. 12 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., and Saturday, Aug. 13 and Sunday, Aug. 14 from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m.  Italian, American, and Spanish foods will be available for purchase. There will be carnival rides and games for kids. Entertainment will be provided Friday by the Vini Ames Duo, Saturday by Gemini Band, and Sunday by DJ Eddie the Fixer. For more information, call 401-944-4466 or visit facebook.com/stbarts1907.

Cherry Hill seeks help

with Photoshop

Cherry Hill Manor is looking for a student with Photoshop experience who is building a portfolio and needs community service or work experience hours. This is a volunteer position with flexible hours. If interested, please call Loraine 401-231-3102, ext. 6385.

Garden City Summer

Concert Series continues

Garden City Center in Cranston has announced its Summer Concert Series, which will be held each Wednesday night in July and August at the Gazebo. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets, and donations of peanut butter or tuna fish are being collected for the Rhode Island Food Bank each week.

All concerts are free of charge and are held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The lineup is as follows: Aug. 10, Down City Band (pop, soul, disco); Aug. 17, Timmy Maia Band (NYC high-energy contemporary)

One Act Play Festival

It wouldn’t be summer without Artists’ Exchange’s One Act Play Festival, to be held through Aug. 13 at Theatre 82 at 82 Rolfe Square in Cranston. Community actors will perform 17 original one-act plays written by local and national playwrights whose works were selected from over 1,100 total submissions. The festival is broken down into two unique performance “waves,” with Wave 2 running Aug. 5-13. Both are rated PG-13. Tickets are now on sale for $15 in advance at artists-exchange.org, by phone at 401-490-9475, or in person at Artists’ Exchange, located at 50 Rolfe Square.

Computer classes

at the Mohr

The Mohr Library in Johnston is a sponsoring site of the Northstar Basic Computer Skills Certificate program. Make an appointment to take a Northstar assessment. Pass with an 85 percent or better and earn a certificate in one or all test areas. Ask a librarian about earning this valuable credential today. Schedule an appointment by calling 401-231-4980.

Free family movies at

Mulligan’s Island

Mulligan’s Island is pleased to announce its family movie series lineup for 2016. Outdoor movies are a refreshing, fun way to spend a summer evening.

The movies will be shown on a big screen at the Mulligan’s Island Event Center, located at 1000 New London Ave. in Cranston.

The center opens one hour prior to show time. Seating is first come, first served. Lawn chairs and blankets are allowed. Please no umbrellas, tents, coolers, food, or drinks. Concessions will be available.

The movie line-up is as follows: “Minions” on Sunday, Aug. 7 at 7:45 p.m.; “Inside Out” on Sunday, Aug. 28 at 7:15 p.m.; “Frozen” on Sunday, Sept. 11 at 7 p.m.; “Zootopia” on Sunday, Sept. 25 at 6:30 p.m.; and a surprise movie event on Sunday, Oct. 9 at 6:15 p.m.

All movie titles, movie night contests, dates, and times are subject to change and are weather dependent.

Ocean State Toastmasters

Regular meetings of the Ocean State Toastmasters are held on the first and third Tuesdays of each month from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Warwick City Hall, 3275 Post Road. The club is one of some 13,500 in Toastmasters International, a non-profit, educational organization devoted to the development of public speaking and leadership skills. The organization has approximately 280,000 members in 116 countries. Founded in 1963, Ocean State Toastmasters is one of the oldest clubs in Rhode Island. Visit us and see what we’re about! For more information, contact Robert Rogers, vice president of membership, at 401-782-7637 or Robert_Rogers@acm.org.

Coloring for Grownups

Every Monday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Mohr Library, you may enjoy a therapeutic and relaxing evening through adult coloring. Many choices of designs including stylized drawings, florals, and mandalas, with 100 beautiful markers and 100 colored pencils to choose from. Come early or late. The program is free. The library is located at 1 Memorial Ave. in Johnston.

Genealogy Group

The Mohr Library Genealogy Group meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 4:30 p.m. The library has yearly subscriptions to Ancestry and also New England Historical Genealogical Society databases (NEHGS) on all library computers. The library also publishes a monthly newsletter outlining upcoming program details and includes tips for searching. Former programs include field trips to the State Archive and Swan Point Cemetery, as well as speakers on cemeteries, medallions found on gravestones, how to search for a particular nationality, and much more.

Meetings are open to all. For more information about the Genealogy Group and to receive the monthly newsletter, contact Grayce at gmoorehead@mohrlibrary.org or call 401-231-4980.

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