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The 27th annual Apple Festival is on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 20 and 21. Make sure you reserve your T-shirt before the festival through the North Central Chamber of Commerce. You’ll be ahead of the game when you wear it to the festival, and everyone will ask, “Where did you get that awesome shirt?”

Admission to the Apple Festival, to be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on both days at Johnston War Memorial Park at 1583 Hartford Ave. in Johnston, is free. Come and enjoy the crisp air, apple items, arts and crafts and commercial vendors, pony rides, wonderful food, fabulous entertainment and more.

For your T-shirt, either stop by the North Central Chamber of Commerce at 255 Greenville Ave. or call 401-349-4674.

Flea market and craft fair

The St. Rocco Women’s Guild will host its Flea Market and Craft Fair on Sept. 20, with a rain date of Sept. 27. Come find treasures and craft items at the outdoor market in the parking lot of St. Rocco Church, located at 927 Atwood Ave. in Johnston. Food, beverages and baked goods for sale. Vendors are asked to call 401-942-5203 for a $25 space.

New appointment

Sansiveri, Kimball & Co. L.L.P. (Sansiveri) is pleased to announce that Catherine M. Parente, CPA/ABV/CFF, CVA, CFE, MAFF, of Johnston has been named a partner of the firm. She has over 36 years of public accounting experience, providing advisory and auditing services to clients in industries including manufacturing, wholesale, distribution, construction and retail. She has been qualified as an expert witness numerous times and has been deposed in both federal and state courts throughout the country. She has been appointed by several courts as a Special Master and mediator. Parente also performs valuation work for both litigation and non-litigation purposes. She was previously a partner at Grant Thornton LLP and CCR LLP. At Sansiveri, she is a key contributor in the forensic and valuation service practice, as well as in the audit and accounting and business advisory service groups. She also serves on the executive committee of SKNOW (Navigating Opportunities for Women), Sansiveri and SK Wealth Management, L.L.C. women’s initiative. She is a member of the board of directors of Crossroads RI and a member of the Bryant University Accounting Advisory Board.

At the Mohr

On Sept. 11 at 2:30 p.m., there will be a mustache photo bomb contest at the Marion J. Mohr Memorial Library. Wear a mustache (which will be provided) and get in on the fun! Try to photo bomb friends’ pictures. The best picture gets a small prize. Participants may bring their own snacks.

Play “Minute to Win It” on Sept. 18 at 2:30 p.m. in the library’s meeting room. This is a unique and funny challenge. Participants may bring their own snacks.

MS Jet Pull

Teams of 25 people will pull a FedEx 757 with only their hands at the MS Jet Pull on Sept. 27 at T.F. Green Airport. This fundraiser for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society’s Rhode Island Chapter provides a unique physical challenge while also helping Rhode Islanders with multiple sclerosis.

To sign up or start your own team, visit www.msjetpull.com. The MS Jet Pull registration fee is $50 per person, with a minimum fundraising contribution of $50.

Spectators are invited to cheer on the teams and enjoy fun activities for the family and a delicious BBQ provided by sponsor Fire Works Catering. The entrance fee for adults is $10, while the fee for children under 12 is $5 and children under 3 get in for free. No animals are permitted for their own safety, in keeping with airport rules.

The first pull is scheduled to start at 10 a.m., and the action will continue throughout the day. When a team registers, they choose a window of time so they are only required to commit to three hours on event day. Teams get creative with their outfits, from super heroes to angels. Prizes will be awarded in many categories, including fastest pull and most team spirit.

Historic Shang Bailey presentation

Anthony Ursillo, owner of the historic Shang Bailey Roadhouse, will host a presentation on Shang Bailey’s autobiography, including his involvement in the Civil War, the circus and his infamous roadhouse. The lecture will also have a slide show presentation by Timothy Kee.

The presentation will be held on Sept. 22 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Mohr Library, located at 1 Memorial Ave. in Johnston. There is free admission, but seating is limited. For more information, contact Anthony Ursillo at 401-764-5901.

Fall out of summer festival

Artists’ Exchange will this month be holding its 7th annual Fall Out of Summer Arts Festival at 50 Rolfe Square in Cranston. Among the day’s activities will be live music and theater, artisans, art activities and contests, raffles, a scavenger hunt, food trucks and much more. New this year will be a beer and wine garden. The event is scheduled for Sept. 21, with a rain date of Sept. 28, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event will take place in the lots surrounding Artists’ Exchange and Citizens Bank. Admission is only $1, and is free for kids 12 and under. For more information, call 401-490-9475 or visit www.artists-exchange.org.

The Artists’ Exchange is also seeking volunteers for the festival. Last year’s event brought in over 3,000 attendees of all ages. Volunteers are needed to assist with setup and cleanup, facilitation of “artsified” carnival games and the prize booth, admissions and additional activity areas. Volunteers may complete up to nine hours of community service hours during the event. All volunteers receive a free lunch and T-shirt. If you are interested in volunteering, email Emily at volunteering@artists-exchange.org. For more information about the festival visit, www.artists-exchange.org/falloutofsummerfest.html.

Mentor recruitment continues

The Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ocean State is continuing its mentor recruitment for more than 200 children on the current waiting list. Boys and girls ages seven to 15 throughout the state of Rhode Island are waiting to be paired with a volunteer for six to eight hours a month for a minimum of a one-year commitment. For information on how you can be a mentor, contact a BBBSOS match support specialist at 401-921-2434 or visit mentoring@bbbsos.org.

Putting for Paws

Please join in the annual golf tournament to benefit the New England Humane Society on Sept. 15 at the Cranston Country Club, 69 Burlingame Road in Cranston.

There will be a great day of golf, and the event will include a four-person scramble, luncheon cookout and awards dinner reception to follow. The event begins at 9 a.m.

Prices are as follows: individual golfer, $125; foursome, $450; and non-golfer for dinner only, $40.

For more information or to register, call 678-0576 or email the Humane Society at info@newenglandhumanesociety.com.

St. Paul yard sale

St. Paul Parish on Broad Street in Cranston is hosting a yard sale on Saturday, Sept. 20, with a rain date of Saturday, Sept. 27. Vendors are needed. Contact 401-474-4382 to reserve space for a $25 donation made payable to St. Paul School. Clean out basements, garages, closets and attics, and set up tables with treasures between 6:30 a.m. and 7:15 a.m. on the day of the sale. The sale runs from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Did You Know?

There were a number of people who worked hard to see that Grandparents’ Day was established as an official holiday in the United States. One lady often cited as the primary founder of Grandparents’ Day is Marian McQuade of West Virginia. Marion wanted to see a day that honored the senior citizens of the United States and the important contributions they make to our society. When the idea of Grandparents’ Day was first brought to the Senate in 1973, it was turned down. However, McQuade continued to work in gaining support. Finally, in August of 1978, President Jimmy Carter signed the resolution making the first Sunday after Labor Day officially Grandparents’ Day. (Source: September Fun Facts)

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