To the Editor, On Sunday, March 18, the business section of The Providence Journal printed an AP article, “Bids to curb health-care costs falter.” The article goes on about the machinations in Congress about fixing or destroying the Affordable Care Act, but the article misses the real point. No one in Congress wants the price […]
THU 22 Cooking With Beer: Put that down! You won’t be drinking it, you’ll be making food with it! Well, and maybe drinking just a little. 6pm, Newport Vineyards, 909 East Main Rd, Middletown. newportvineyards.com Girls Night Out, the Show: Like burlesque, with male performers. Fete, 103 Dike St, PVD. fetemusic.com Readings of New Work […]
Sarah Fraza is a local boulderer turned sport climber, a woman successful in a sport traditionally dominated by men. I spoke with her the day before she moved to California to join a wildland fire module to help put out wild fires and research their impact on the environment. Emily Olson (Motif): I have to […]
THU 15 Public Hearing: No Utility Rate Hikes: Open forum for the public to let National Grid and the Public Utilities Commission get public feedback on the new rate hikes. 6pm, Public Utilities Commission – Hearing Room A, 89 Jefferson Blvd, Warwick. georgewileycenter.org SAT 17 Arcade Asylum Author Series: Hosting the latest talent in horror, […]
THU 8 – SUN 11 Fashion Week RI: Lots of runways, models and clothing exhibitors – Thursday and Friday at Hope & Main (691 Main St, Warren), Sat & Sun at Bryant University (1150 Douglas Pike, Smithfield) fashionweekri.com THU 8 Wakefield Idol: Wakefieldians sing their lungs out in pursuit of March 22’s grand prize. Contemporary […]
THU 1 M*A*S*H at the Warwick Public Library: Throwback Thursday to 1970 ‘Nam and check out this classic film! 7pm, Warwick Public Library, 600 Sandy Lane, Warwick. warwicklibrary.org Wealth and Wellness Girls Night Out: Learn about strategies for self-defense, financial stability, essential oils, makeup tips and more. All proceeds go to the RI Coalition Against […]
Maybe you’re gearing up for some spring cleaning or maybe you’re just jumping on the decluttering bandwagon. But after you’ve determined that the half empty container of pesticide sitting in your garage does not bring you joy and before you casually toss it in the trash, think carefully. The things in your garage or under […]
Community gardens are the perfect spot to get your hands dirty if you don’t have your own little backyard plot of land. Not only can you grow your own food, but you can share resources and knowledge with other gardeners in your community. This is a small sampling of the many community gardens across the […]
As the weather warms, want to get outside and help your community in the process? Check out some of the cleanups happening this spring. MAR SAT 3 Brenton Point Cleanup: Annual Ocean Drive clean-up. Clean gloves, pickers and garbage bags will be provided. Wear boots or sturdy shoes and dress for the weather. Noon – 2pm, Brenton Point […]
“Do you want a squiggle?” said Alex Cirillo to my 4-year-old son Tucker, offering him a length of bright red ribbon. He regarded her calmly and silently, but his little fists were balled up in a gesture of defiance I know so well. My son is not a joiner and was still a little mad […]