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Tomorrow Fund Ball Annual Fantasy Ball

The Tomorrow Fund will celebrate “An Evening at the Opera” at the 27th annual Fantasy Ball on Nov. 8 at Rhodes-on-the-Pawtuxet. All proceeds will benefit The Tomorrow Fund, the only local non-profit organization that provides daily financial and emotional support to children with cancer and their families for the past 30 years.
The ball will begin with cocktails at 6 p.m. Dinner and dancing to the music of “GQ and the Lady” will follow. Highlighting the evening will be silent and live auctions featuring trips and getaways, golf at private courses, artwork, fine wine and more. Approximately 700 guests are expected to attend.
Tickets for the gala are on sale now for $175 per person. Corporate tables are also available. For more information, please call The Tomorrow Fund at 444-8811.

Paper management

The North Central Chamber of Commerce will hold their Business Booster Series event focusing on paper management from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Oct. 28 at the Greenville Public Library, located at 573 Putnam Pike in Greenville.
Paper management is an issue many people struggle with, and creating working organized systems can be a challenge. This one-hour presentation will give you all the information you need to tame your paper and get it under control permanently. By the end of the presentation, you will be motivated and energized to tame your paper clutter.
The event is free for Chamber members and $15 for non-members. Light breakfast will be provided. For more information, contact 401-349-4674.

Johnston Historical Society general meeting

The Johnston Historical Society will meet Oct. 29 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Johnston Historical Society Museum Barn, 101 Putnam Pike. After a short business meeting, member Beth Hurd will give a talk and slide presentation talk about cemetery iconography. For more information, contact Louis McGowan at 231-3380. The event is free and open to the public.

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.

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.

October Business After Hours at Town Hall Lanes

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 349-4674.
 
Sandra’s Renaissance
The Fedeli family has announced the establishment of “Sandra’s Renaissance – Una Celebrazione di Amicizia” in memory of Sandra Fedeli, a longtime resident of Cranston with a love of Italian culture. She was passionate about all that the Italian culture embraced – its history, language, art, film, music, fashion, food and lifestyle. She had an intense appreciation for all the arts including fine art, literature, music, dance, theater and film, and she was a talented artist herself, having won several awards for her artistic abilities.
At age 36, Fedeli was diagnosed with orbital melanoma, an extremely rare form of cancer, and lost her battle one year later while residing in Italy. One of her greatest life experiences was as a participant in the Rutgers Study Abroad in Italy Program. It was in this program that she cultivated the expression of both art and her devotion to cultural exchange between the United States and Italy. Her commitment to international education will live on through the students who will benefit from The Sandra Fedeli Memorial Scholarship for Study Abroad in Italy. The mission of Sandra’s Renaissance is to grow the Scholarship Fund for Study Abroad in Italy, supporting efforts to allow other students to experience the cultural exchange of ideas while studying in a country with a rich history. This scholarship will provide students with an international experience that will prepare them to meet the challenges of the global community. It will create a rewarding educational experience, while promoting intellectual and social growth.
“She was a vibrant, passionate, and eclectic woman who had a love affair with Italy. She was extremely proud of her Italian heritage, but it was not until her junior year abroad while at Rutgers that she fell in love with the allure of Florence and Italy as a whole. Upon graduation she followed the country that captivated her, and proceeded to lived her life to the fullest while there. We hope to allow other students to experience Italy with the same enthusiasm and passion,” said Patricia Fedeli, Sandra’s sister.
On Nov.14, the family will be hosting the first annual “Sandra’s Renaissance - Una Celebrazione di Amicizia” at the Roger Williams Park Casino in Providence at 6 p.m. The event will feature a wonderful evening of Italian food, wine, art, music, and more. Tickets are $50 per person, and all proceeds will benefit The Sandra Fedeli Memorial Scholarship for Study Abroad in Italy. Interested parties can visit the website www.sandrasrenaissance.org for more details.

<B><C>Senior Blessing Craft Show</B></C>

Want to promote your business? Whether it be baking, makeup products, homemade household items and gifts, jewelry, flower arrangements, or anything else you want to share, come join us for a full day of selling and meeting new people. The event, held on Nov. 1, and setup begins at 7 p.m. with the craft show running from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Praise Tabernacle Church, located at 330 Park Ave. The event will benefit Senior Blessings, a group of volunteers who visit the sick, lonely and disabled in various long term facilities.
The cost of a table is $20. For more information on getting your company and/or craft to be in the show, contact Sharon Cogean at 529-2973.

<B><C>Did You Know?</B></C>

Trick-or-treating evolved from the ancient Celtic tradition of putting out treats and food to placate spirits who roamed the streets at Samhain, a sacred festival that marked the end of the Celtic calendar year. (Source: Halloween Fun Facts)

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