Community Calendar,
19 Jan.
Lincoln
• Excel Class at Lincoln Public Library: Introductory class on Microsoft Excel. Classes will meet at 6:30 p.m. in the Program Room. Each attendee will be working on a laptop with Excel 2010 and is expected to attend each class. Handouts will be provided. Call the library at 333-2422, ext. 17 to register, or stop by the Reference Desk.
•The Lincoln Senior Center will be hosting a talk from the URI Pharmacy Outreach Program at 11 a.m. The talk is: Depression is not a normal part of aging.
Smithfield
•Monthly Family Support Group for family caregivers, 6–7:30 p.m. at Heritage Hills Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 80 Douglas Turnpike, Smithfield. Heritage Hills offers this support group for caregivers who are looking for information or support in assisting their loved ones. Contact Jen Couture at 401-273-231-2700 or at admissions.hh@hcltdri.com for details and reservations.
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Woonsocket
•Children 2-5 years old, with a caregiver, are invited to a Snowman Story time at the Woonsocket Harris Public Library from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Children will listen to snowman stories and make a snowman craft to take home. To register, call 401-769-9044, ext. 2 or email bdempster@woonsocketlibrary.org. Registration began on Monday, Jan. 4.
Cumberland
• The Very Hungry Bookworms Book Club at the Cumberland Public Library: Do you love reading? Do you love talking about books? Do you love eating? Are you in Grades 3-5? If so, sign up for our children’s book club program, The Very Hungry Bookworms. This time, we’re reading Little Green Men at the Mercury Inn by Greg Leitich Smith, a Rhode Island Children’s Book Award 2016 nominee. Library card necessary to register. Attendance is limited to 12 children. Contact the Children’s Room at 333-2552, ext. 3.
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Woonsocket
• The Woonsocket Harris Public (303 Clinton St.) hosts Adult Knitting Circle on Thursdays from 7-8:30 p.m.; Knitters and crocheters of all levels of experience are invited to attend this crafting circle. Led by experienced knitter and crocheter, Jen Grover. Donations of yarn are appreciated. For more call 401-769-9044 or visit woonsocketlibrary.org
Cumberland
• The Cumberland Public Library will have its Tales for Twos on Thursdays at 10 a.m. This is a time for parents to encourage their two-year-old’s emerging language skills with stories and songs. No registration needed.
Lincoln
•Thrift Shop, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Christ Church parish hall, 1643 Lonsdale Ave., every Thursday and Saturday. For more, call 401-725-1920.
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Providence
• Gold Mine at Fete: Every Friday at 11 p.m. in the Fete Lounge, 103 Dike St., Providence. No cover. For more information, call 3831112 or visit fetemusic.com.
East Providence
• Hardcore Comedy at the Comedy Connection: Every Friday at 10:30 p.m. at the Comedy Connection of Rhode Island, 39 Warren Ave., East Providence. Call 438-8383 or visit ricomedyconnection.com for tickets and information.
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Woonsocket
•"Bullets in the Bathtub," an interactive comedy-murder-mystery dinner will be held at the Village Haven Restaurant to benefit St. Michael Ukrainian Orthodox Church. Call 401-7651410 for information/tickets, $40 each, or visit R&D Seafood, 12 Smithfield Rd., Woonsocket.
Lincoln
•Crafts for Kids at Lincoln Public Library: Sign up to come in and make your own snowman created just for snow measuring. This festive snowman will lend you a helping hand as you watch the winter snow roll in. Join the library staff at 11 a.m. Call the children’s room at 401-3332422, ext. 15 for more.
Cumberland
•Children ages 4-10 are invited to partake in some ‘Snowman Fun’ at the Cumberland Library from 2-3 p.m. Children will hear snowman stories, play games, create a craft to take home, and have a special snack. Online registration begins on Saturday, Jan. 16. Call 401-333-2552, ext. 3.
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Woonsocket
•A free lecture series at the Museum of Work & Culture in Woonsocket on alternating Sundays at 1:30 p.m. Today, Historian and former Rhode Island Historical Society Director Albert Klyberg discusses the Civilian Conservation Corps' work in Rhode Island parks from 1932-1941, as part of FDR's New Deal. • Fairmont Manor Bingo, 525 2nd Ave., rear of building; Doors open at noon, bingo at 1:30 p.m.; Rides are available. For more information call 401-5459756.
Cumberland
• Cumberland Widow Support Group, every Sunday at 2 p.m. The first two Sundays of the month are held at Four Corners Community Chapel, 200 Angell Road, Cumberland. The second two Sundays are at Emerald Bay Manor, 10 Old Diamond Hill Road. Call 401-333-5815.
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Blackstone
•The Blackstone Public Library, 86 Main St., hosts The Knitting Group every Monday (except for library holiday closings) from 6-7:30 p.m. All ages (children through adults) are welcome to learn to knit. It is open to all levels of experience. Supplies are limited so please bring your own supplies with you to use. Donations are welcome. For more information call 508-8831931.
Bellingham
•Mondays in the Middle at Bellingham Public Library, (Grades 4-7), 2:30-4 p.m. Drop in program for movies, games, food challenges, crafts and other activities. Weekly programming details will be posted at bellinghamlibrary.org, or call 508-966-1660.
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Cumberland
• Tuesday, Jan. 26— Cumberland Senior Center Foxwoods trip, 8 a.m. For more, call 401-334-2555.
•Minecraft Club at Cumberland Public Library: Novice or expert, join the club and play with your friends in our very own world. A teen volunteer will be in attendance during the Kid’s Club to assist beginners. Clubs meet on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month. The Kids Club (Grades 2-5) meets from 4-5 p.m.; and the Teen Club (Grades 6-12) from 5:15-6:15 p.m. For more, or to register, contact the Cumberland Library at 401333-2552, ext. 2 or 3, or visit cumberlandlibrary.org.
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Cumberland
• Wednesday, Jan. 27— Cumberland Senior Center Day trip to E.P. Lanes, 10 a.m. For more, call 401-334-2555.
•The Children's Room of the Cumberland Public Library has its Krafty Kids program from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Children ages 10 and under are invited to make a craft to take home. Your child can work on their fine motor skills while tracing, cutting, and gluing to make weekly projects. Encourage your child's development in these areas by offering plenty of opportunities to practice. For additional information, contact the Children's Room at 401-333-2552, ext. 3. or visit www.cumberlandlibrary.org
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Cumberland
• Thursday, Jan. 28— Cumberland Senior Center Winter Wonderland lunch: 11:30 a.m.; $6 per person; tickets on sale in Senior Center Office. For more, call 401-3342555.
Woonsocket
• The Woonsocket Harris Public (303 Clinton St.) hosts Adult Knitting Circle on Thursdays from 7-8:30 p.m.; Knitters and crocheters of all levels of experience are invited to attend this crafting circle. Led by experienced knitter and crocheter, Jen Grover. Donations of yarn are appreciated. For more call 401-769-9044 or visit woonsocketlibrary.org
Lincoln
•Thrift Shop, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Christ Church parish hall, 1643 Lonsdale Ave., every Thursday and Saturday. For more, call 401-725-1920.
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Woonsocket
•Our Saviour’s Church, 500 Smithfield Rd., will hold a Meat Raffle in the church hall. Doors will open at 6:15 p.m. and a free light supper, including beverages and dessert, will be served; raffle begins at 7 p.m.; Tickets are 3 for $2 for each raffle or purchase a Meat Raffle pass for $20; There will also be a Breakfast Package, two Mystery Envelopes, two Bonus Bags, Consolation and Door Prizes, plenty of ‘freebies,’ chances on Split-the-Pot, a Penny Social with 25 prizes and a Gift Card Raffle. For more information call Phil at 401-766-5998.
East Providence
• Hardcore Comedy at the Comedy Connection: Every Friday at 10:30 p.m. at the Comedy Connection of Rhode Island, 39 Warren Ave., East Providence. Call 438-8383 or visit ricomedyconnection.com for tickets and information.
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Woonsocket
•The Elvis Experience by Leo Days will be performed at 8 p.m. at The Stadium Theatre in Woonsocket; admission is $36 for orchestra center seating, $31 for orchestra sides, and $26 for balcony. Tickets are available at the Stadium Theatre Box Office or by calling 401762-4545 and online at stadiumtheatre.com.
Cumberland
• Cumberland Seventh Day Adventist Church (141 Bear Hill Rd. in Cumberland) announces Saturday’s weekly religious activities: Sabbath School, 10 a.m; Worship Service, 11 a.m.; Bible Study, 1:30 p.m. All are welcome to attend.
Lincoln
•Thrift Shop, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Christ Church parish hall, 1643 Lonsdale Ave., every Thursday and Saturday. For more, call 401-725-1920.
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Woonsocket
• Fairmont Manor Bingo, 525 2nd Ave., rear of building; Doors open at noon, bingo at 1:30 p.m.; Rides are available. For more information call 401-5459756.
Cumberland
• Cumberland Widow Support Group, every Sunday at 2 p.m. The first two Sundays of the month are held at Four Corners Community Chapel, 200 Angell Road, Cumberland. The second two Sundays are at Emerald Bay Manor, 10 Old Diamond Hill Road. Call 401-333-5815.
1 Feb.
Blackstone
•The Blackstone Public Library, 86 Main St., hosts The Knitting Group every Monday (except for library holiday closings) from 6-7:30 p.m. All ages (children through adults) are welcome to learn to knit. It is open to all levels of experience. Supplies are limited so please bring your own supplies with you to use. Donations are welcome. For more information call 508-8831931.
Bellingham
•Mondays in the Middle at Bellingham Public Library, (Grades 4-7), 2:30-4 p.m. Drop in program for movies, games, food challenges, crafts and other activities. Weekly programming details will be posted at bellinghamlibrary.org, or call 508-966-1660.
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Cumberland
•The Cumberland Public Library invites anime fans who are in middle or high school and are at least 13 years old to join its Anime Club. This group meets weekly on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. Club activities include watching anime, drawing manga, cosplay, and other special events. No registration is necessary. For more, contact Jenn Cournoyer at 401-333-2552, ext. 2 or jenn@cumberlandlibrary.org
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Cumberland
•The Children's Room of the Cumberland Public Library has its Krafty Kids program from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Children ages 10 and under are invited to make a craft to take home. Your child can work on their fine motor skills while tracing, cutting, and gluing to make weekly projects. Encourage your child's development in these areas by offering plenty of opportunities to practice. For additional information, contact the Children's Room at 401-333-2552, ext. 3. or visit www.cumberlandlibrary.org
Pawtucket
•Fogarty Manor Tenant Association BINGO is open Monday and Wednesday Nights, doors open at 4 p.m. and the game goes from 6:30-8 p.m. (214 Roosevelt Ave, Pawtucket)
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Woonsocket
• The Woonsocket Harris Public (303 Clinton St.) hosts Adult Knitting Circle on Thursdays from 7-8:30 p.m.; Knitters and crocheters of all levels of experience are invited to attend this crafting circle. Led by experienced knitter and crocheter, Jen Grover. Donations of yarn are appreciated. For more call 401-769-9044 or visit woonsocketlibrary.org
Cumberland
• The Cumberland Public Library will have its Tales for Twos on Thursdays at 10 a.m. This is a time for parents to encourage their two-year-old’s emerging language skills with stories and songs. No registration needed.
Lincoln
•Thrift Shop, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Christ Church parish hall, 1643 Lonsdale Ave., every Thursday and Saturday. For more, call 401-725-1920.
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Providence
• Gold Mine at Fete: Every Friday at 11 p.m. in the Fete Lounge, 103 Dike St., Providence. No cover. For more information, call 3831112 or visit fetemusic.com.
East Providence
• Hardcore Comedy at the Comedy Connection: Every Friday at 10:30 p.m. at the Comedy Connection of Rhode Island, 39 Warren Ave., East Providence. Call 438-8383 or visit ricomedyconnection.com for tickets and information.
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Lincoln
•Thrift Shop, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Christ Church parish hall, 1643 Lonsdale Ave., every Thursday and Saturday. For more, call 401-725-1920.
Cumberland
• Cumberland Seventh Day Adventist Church (141 Bear Hill Rd. in Cumberland) announces Saturday’s weekly religious activities: Sabbath School, 10 a.m; Worship Service, 11 a.m.; Bible Study, 1:30 p.m. All are welcome to attend.
Wakefield
•Open Mic at Java Madness: Every Saturday at 2 p.m. at Java Madness, 134 Salt Pond Road, Wakefield. Join this allages, mostly acoustic Open Mic. Covers and original tunes are welcome. For more information, call 788-0088 or visit www.javamadness.com.