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<*C>Johnston’s Lipsky and her one-woman art show

Johnston resident Naomi Geller Lipsky is proud to announce the opening of her one-woman art show, entitled “Gold, Paper, Scissors,” on Oct. 23 at 7 p.m. at Dwares JCC, located at 401 Elmgrove Ave. in Providence. Exhibit dates are Oct. 23 through Dec. 5.

At the opening, wine and light snacks will be served. Free programs such as these are made possible by the generosity of donors to the Jewish Alliance, who deeply believe that there should be community places, spaces and experiences that are accessible to everyone.

Next month, Lipsky will be offering a class in association with her show. You can learn how to quill and get the deep background on some pieces. “Quilling 101” will be held on Nov. 6 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Discover the art of quilling and learn how to shape paper strips into a vast variety of designs. The cost is $25 per person and $18 for members. The fee includes all supplies, and pre-registration is required. For more information, contact Erin Moseley, director of arts and culture, at 401-421-4111, ext. 108 or emoseley@jewishallianceri.org.

<*C>Thornton Walk-a-thon

Thornton Elementary School’s Walk-a-thon, which supports the Thornton Community Closet Food Bank, is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 18 at Johnston Memorial Park. Registration begins at 9:45 p.m. There are several ways to participate, including through a $5 donation; a $5 sponsorship from family or friends; the donation of five canned food items or boxes of macaroni; or the donation of two jars of peanut butter or two boxes of cereal.

<*C>Community yard sale

Join the North Central chamber of Commerce on Oct. 18 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at North Providence High School, located at 1828 Mineral Spring Ave. in North Providence, for a Community Yard Sale. Clean out your basement, attic or garage and earn some holiday spending money. Spaces are available for $20, which benefits the North Central Chamber Scholarship Fund. This event will feature free e-waste recycling courtesy of Northeast Recycle Group, so bring ink/printer cartridges and electronics (TVs, DVD players, computers, keyboards, mouses, etc.) A Shred n Go truck will also be on hand to take old documents for shredding. Contact the Chamber to reserve a space at 401-349-4674.

<*C>Black Tie Gala to benefit Mae Organization for the homeless

A Black Tie Gala to benefit the Mae Organization is set for Sept. 24 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Warwick on Oct. 17 from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Join in the fun, great food, entertainment, live auction and camaraderie while supporting this non-profit organization’s mission. The MAE organization is working with homeless adults, vets, children and families in the healing of depression and anxiety in a compassionate environment through the healing arts. Mae Organization also goes out once a month to three different locations to feed to over 300 homeless people directly on the street by bringing them hot meals.

Tickets are $65 per person, and can be purchased online at www.eventbrite.com. They are raising funds to acquire a wellness center in which to provide all of above services and plan on being a complementary service to the many people living in shelters now and those who cannot make it to the shelters.

Please RSVP to Martinha Javid at 401-206-1451, or email her at for more information at martinhaartisticevocations@hotmail.com.

<*C>McAdams completes internship

University of Rhode Island student Alia McAdams of Johnston completed a summer 2014 internship at New Student Programs. In an internship, URI students have the opportunity to apply theory to practice in the field, and then return to the classroom ready to apply practice to theory. URI’s experiential learning coordinators partner with faculty to design internships with structured learning outcomes that will provide students with a competitive advantage when they graduate. Developed with faculty across campus, many internships may provide students with unique inter-disciplinary experiences. In addition, the university’s online element helps students continue to be engaged with their experiential coordinator and peers throughout the semester or year.

<*C>Mohr Library Halloween parties for toddlers, preschoolers

The Mohr Library will hold Halloween parties for toddlers and preschoolers. A party for infants to three-year-olds will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 28, and a party for those between the ages of three and fives is set for 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 29. All children are encouraged to wear their costumes, share stories, songs, rhymes and a simple craft. There is no registration required, and the children are also asked to bring a snack or beverage to share.

<*C>Ghost program at library

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@T_Basic:The Mohr Library will host “Ghosts, Ghoulies, Vampires: Things (that go bump) in the night” with actress Pat Perry from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Oct. 22. The interactive program will provide a sneak peek into the deep, dark corners of haunted New England and some famous international ghosts. The program is designed for adults, but is family-friendly. Sign up with the reference desk to reserve a seat. For more information, call 401-231-4980.

<*C>More at the Mohr

Kid’s Favorites Fridays! Join Ms. Michelle and Ms. Carlene, who will host a series of programs held on the third Friday of the month. The series will focus on some of the most beloved children’s books. It will kick off on Oct. 17 at 4:30 p.m. with “Ramona” by Beverly Clearly. This is geared for children in grades one through five. Registration is required.

On Oct. 16 and Oct. 23 will be the Maker Kids Club, during which participants will build, make, design and code together. Candy Corn Catapults will be held at 5 p.m. on Oct. 16, and the Creeper Head Mask program will be held at 5 p.m. on Oct. 23. The programs are for grades four and up. Registration is required.

The 10th annual Fall Festival with games, crafts, potato sack races, a mummy wrap and a pie-eating contest will be held at the library on Oct. 11 from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Teen volunteers are needed to help with children’s games. The rain date is set for Oct. 18.

To register for any of the above programs, please contact Michelle Greenwood at 401-231-4980, ext. 5.

 

<*C>Vendors needed

St. Brigid’s Church, located at 1231 Plainfield St. in Johnston, will be holding its Annual Bazaar on Nov. 22 from 9 a.m. through 7 p.m. and on Nov. 23 from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.  Several openings for vendors are available. A full table of eight feet is $50, and a half table of four feet is $35. Price includes both days. For more information, please call Fran at 474-6128.

 

<*C>October Business After Hours at Town Hall Lanes

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@T_Basic:Come join the North Central Chamber of Commerce in the lounge area of Town Hall Lanes on Oct. 28 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. for a fun and productive monthly networking event. Network, make connections to help grow your business, try your hand at duckpin bowling and enjoy light fare and refreshments. A cash bar will be available. Admission is free for Chamber members and $10 for non-members. To register or for more information, call 401-349-4674.

 

<*C>Thunderbolt Band Invitational

On Oct. 18 at the Cranston Stadium, the Cranston High School East Invitational US Bands Marching Competition will be held beginning at 5 p.m. There will be 11 great New England marching bands participating, including Cranston High School East, East Lyme, King Philip, Blackstone Millville, Portsmouth, Dennis Yarmouth, Dartmouth, Somerset Berkley, Killingly, Cranston High School West and Bishop Feehan.

General admission is $8 per person, and $5 for students and seniors. Children under 5 will be admitted free of charge.

There will be a 50/50 raffle, food, music and fun as each band will take the field until the event closing time of 9 p.m. After intermission, the Thunderbolts will be performing their 2014 show “Atlantis.”

<*C>Mentor recruitment continues

The Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ocean State continues mentor recruitment for more than 200 children on the current waiting list. Their goal is to recruit male and female mentors for the 200-plus kids who are currently on the 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 mentoring@BBBSOS.org.

<*C>Did You Know?

The first celebration of Columbus Day took 300 years to happen. The Society of St. Tammany in New York organized the first observance of Columbus’ “discovery” of America in 1792. In 1866, the Italian population of New York decided to celebrate it again. President Benjamin Harrison proclaimed a 400th anniversary celebration in 1892.

It wasn’t until 1937, however, that President Franklin Roosevelt proclaimed Oct. 12 – the actual date Columbus set foot on San Salvador Island in 1492 – as the official date for the annual holiday of Columbus Day. In 1971, Congress, hoping to create a guaranteed three-day weekend, moved the date to the second Monday of October. (Columbus Day Fun Facts)

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