Sun Rise Scoops

Pink Gems

& Jewels event

On Thursday, Sept. 12, “Flames of Hope” team, “Pink Gems & Jewels,” will hold an event to raise awareness and funds for “The Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation.” Raising money to help this organization is so important because approximately one in eight women will develop breast cancer in a lifetime, and statistics show that Rhode Island is one of the states that has the highest rates of women that have either developed or died from breast cancer.

The dinner dance will begin at 6 p.m. and take place at Ciara’s Restaurant at 678 Killingly Street in Johnston. Jeannie Bucci, a breast cancer survivor and Johnston resident, is hosting the event along with her team. Tickets are $20 per person. Guests will enjoy dinner, live entertainment, dancing, and great raffle prizes.

For more information, please contact Jeannie Bucci at 714-2721 or via email at jeanniebucci@yahoo.com.

Saint Rocco Church

Annual Feast

and Festival

It must be August as the St. Rocco Church Annual Feast and Festival is coming up on Aug. 15 through Aug. 18 on the church grounds behind the more than 100-year-old church at 927-929 Atwood Ave. in Johnston.

The feast will be open to the public on Thursday-Friday-Saturday 6 to 10:30 p.m. and on Sunday from 1:30 to 10 p.m. On hand will be a delicious variety of foods, home-style cooking, doughboys, pasta, meatballs, home-baked pastries, beer garden, rides, games and musical entertainment. Fireworks will be held on the Saturday evening of the feast and raffles will be held throughout the event.

At the Johnston

Senior Center

The staff and members of the Johnston Senior Center are all excited about the acquisition of their new motor coach bus, which with a capacity of 49 passengers will allow a larger group of seniors to enjoy trips. Already planned is a Doo Wop trip to Venus De Milo on Sept. 5, Foxwoods Bingo/Casino on Sept. 9, Mohegan Sun on Sept. 10, Foxwoods Casino on Sept. 24 and the monthly “Mystery Lunch” on Sept. 27. Other upcoming trips include Pasta & Politics with Buddy Cianci at the Stadium Theatre on Sept. 12, Tribute to Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons also at the Stadium Theatre on Oct. 5. We have two overnight trips available. On August 26-28, there’s the trip to Atlantic City Taj Mahal and on November 4-6, we will be traveling to New York to the Turning Stone Resort and Casino with bonuses. Call Marie, our Program Director, for any questions or to book a trip. Book early as some trips fill up quickly. She may be reached at 944-3343.

Business After Hours

The North Central Chamber of Commerce will hold their August Business After Hours program on Aug. 22 at Dame Farm and Orchards, located at 91 B Brown Ave. in Johnston.

Join the Chamber for their monthly networking event and make connections to help to grow your business while enjoying Dame Farm and their fruits, vegetables and baked goods. This is a free networking event for Chamber Members and entry fee for non-members is $10 per person. For more information, contact Kelly Patz at 349-4674.

At Mohr

Join other adults at the Mohr Library on Aug. 27 at 6 p.m. for an evening with a group of local actors bringing a fantastic piece of theater to life with the library’s play-reading group. Post-reading discussions are held between the actors and the audience. Admission is free.

PawSox Game and

Tailgating Extravaganza

Come and see the PawSox play the Syracuse Chiefs on August 30 at McCoy Stadium along with the North Central Chamber of Commerce. They have great box seats and there will be post-game fireworks to celebrate the holiday, Tailgating begins at 4:30 with food being provided and it is suggested that you bring your own chair or blanket and beverage of choice. The cost is $25 per person and $18 for those ages 10 and under. This is geared up to be a family event for the entire family.

Event time is 4:30 through approximately 9 p.m. at McCoy Stadium at 1 Columbus Ave. in Pawtucket. For more information or to reserve your place, please contact Kelly Patz at 349-4674.

Did You Know?

The ads and signs all point to back to school, but did you know the history behind the sales? Back-to-school sale ads have evolved over the years from their rough beginning near 1904 when child labor laws started to reform. Prior to 1904, children were used as labor on farms, in factories, and around the house. Schooling was a rich-kid sport, and costs of items related to school were priced accordingly. Both children and adults considered education a luxury; clothing was advertised to reflect this honor of being educated.

Sears’ 1897 catalog back-to-school sale selections included: boy’s double-breasted suit with two pair of knee-pants and stylish hat for 2.25. Proper “school” shoes in white with long pointed toes at $1.28 Suspenders for $2.00. Nicely ruffled and pleated boy’s shirt for $1.10 and knee sox for .67. One suit of clothing for a schoolboy cost over $7.30 plus shipping, while average incomes for year 1897 were only at about $415.00 per year. (Source: Voices.yahoo.com)

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