PRESENTS YOUR COMMUNITY CALENDAR

2019-10-04 -

Friday, October 4

Cumberland • St. Aidan Senior Club will meet today for the annual Halloween Party. Costumes are optional. A shepherd's pie luncheon will be catered by Mickey G's. Mike Coletta will provide the entertainment. The meeting will be held at St. Aidan Parish Center, 1460 Diamond Hill Road. Doors open at 8:30 a.m. and the meeting will begin at 10 a.m. New members are always welcome.

Pawtucket

Saturday, October 5

Pawtucket • Assumption of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church (97 Walcott St.) Frost on the Pumpkin Bazaar, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Included will be

holiday crafts, a penny social, raffles, White Elephant and more. Greek food and Greek pastry will also be served. For more information contact the church office (401-725-3127) or Pat Panichas (401-723-0515).

• Haunted Tunnel at Slater Park: 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.; “Fright Night in the Park” at Daggett Farm. Because of its scary content, the Tunnel is strongly recommended for ages 12 and above only. Admission $10. Early arrival is strongly recommended. Adjacent to the carousel Slater Park Pavilion is the “family-friendly” “Jack-o-Lantern Village” event displayed with jack-o-lanterns, a witch's house and other surprises. This attraction will take place on Friday and Saturday evenings, through Saturday, Oct. 28. Admission is $5 per person, 12 years of age or older. Children 12 and under receive free admission. All attractions accept cash only. The carousel will also be open nights in conjunction with the Jack-o-Lantern Village hours of operation on Friday and Saturday nights. The carousel will also be open on Saturdays at 11 a.m. and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Oct. 27, weather permitting.

Sunday, October 6

Pawtucket

• Assumption of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church (97 Walcott St.) Frost on the Pumpkin Bazaar, from noon to 5 p.m.; Included will be holiday crafts, a penny social, raffles, White Elephant and more. Greek food and Greek pastry will also be served. For more information contact the church office (401-7253127) or Pat Panichas (401-723-0515).

• OPEN HOUSE AT SAINT RAPHAEL ACADEMY: Prospective students

and their families are invited to an Open House, from noon to 3 p.m. Registration will be in Alumni Hall, located at 194 Walcott St. Families of students who are interested in entering as freshmen in the fall 2020 and current high school students who are interested in transferring will take a student-led tour of the campus, meet with faculty, and discover the variety of sports and extra-curricular activities the Academy has to offer. Students may also register for the free Catholic High School Entrance Exam Prep Class that will be held at Saint Raphael Academy on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. Seating for this class is limited. Registration for the class begins at the Open House. For more information, go to www.saintrays.org/admissions/visiting-sra, or call the Admissions office at 401-723-8100.

Woonsocket

• The American-French Genealogical Society will present a series of workshops at the Franco-American Heritage Center, 78 Earle St., at 1:30 p.m. The programs are presented free of charge through a grant from the LeFoyer Endowment Fund. Each workshop will cover topics that will help individuals who wish to research their family history. Seating is limited, so pre-registration is required. Reservations may be made online through the AFGS website at www.afgs.org, Today's workshop is The Mill Villages of the Blackstone River Valley by U.S. Park Ranger Mark Mello. Mark will detail the various mill villages in the Valley, their production, and which immigrants worked in the mills.

Tuesday, October 8

Lincoln • Lime Rock Baptist Church resumes the Christian Zen meditation program for the fall season. The meditation sessions are scheduled for 7 p.m. and Tuesday, Oct. 22 at 7 p.m. The sitting will be held at Lime Rock Baptist Church, 1075 Great Road. For more, visit lrbcri.org or contact Rev. Eugene Dyszlewski at rev.Gene@Icloud.com or 401-345-7291.

Thursday, October 10 North Smithfield • BINGO at THE MEADOWS, 2 Village Way. Doors open at 5 p.m. and games begin at 6 p.m. All-inclusive cost: $20. Extra specials will be sold. Snacks can be purchased and coffee is free. Call 401-597-0417 for a reservation.

Friday, October 11

Pawtucket • Haunted Tunnel at Slater Park: 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.; “Fright Night in the Park” at Daggett Farm. Because of its scary content, the Tunnel is strongly recommended for ages 12 and above only. Admission $10. Early arrival is strongly recommended. Adjacent to the carousel Slater Park Pavilion is the “family-friendly” “Jack-o-Lantern Village” event displayed with jack-o-lanterns, a witch's house and other surprises. This attraction will take place on Friday and Saturday evenings, through Saturday, Oct. 28. Admission is $5 per person, 12 years of age or older. Children 12 and under receive free admission. All attractions accept cash only. The carousel will also be open nights in conjunction with the Jack-o-Lantern Village hours of operation on Friday and Saturday nights. The carousel will also be open on Saturdays at 11 a.m. and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Oct. 27, weather permitting.

Saturday, October 12

Woonsocket • The Woonsocket High School Class of 1969 will hold its 50th Year Reunion at Savini's Pomodoro Restaurant, 476 Rathbun St., from 6 p.m. to 12 a.m.; Cost per person is $50. Please RSVP and register at www. whs1969reunion.com. No tickets will be sold at the door. For more, contact Denise Bacon at denisebacon2222@gmail.com or 401-696-1294; or contact Shirley Lopes at shirleylopes227@gmail.com or 401-499-8180.

Pawtucket

Thursday, October 17

North Smithfield • BINGO at THE MEADOWS, 2 Village Way. Doors open at 5 p.m. and games begin at 6 p.m. All-inclusive cost: $20. Extra specials will be sold. Snacks can be purchased and coffee is free. Call 401-597-0417 for a reservation.

Saturday, October 19

Cumberland • Saint Joseph's Church, 1303 Mendon Road, will be holding an Indoor Flea Market from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. A refreshment stand will be available. Drop off items at the Parish through Tuesday, Oct. 15. No shoes or clothes except new. For more information, call Maureen at 401-658-4449.

Woonsocket

•The River's Edge Recreation Complex on Davison Avenue will serve as the new site for the city's seventh annual Pumpkin Patch event for city residents from 2 to 4:30 p.m. During the admission-free event, the city will distribute free locally-grown pumpkins, and supplies to decorate them, to children up to 12 years old. Parents of infants and toddlers may purchase a pumpkin for $5 if any remain available. Other activities at the event include a bounce house, petting zoo and face-painting. The event was moved to River's Edge from Cold Spring Park due to an increase in attendance. Attendees are encouraged to bring a canned good or non-perishable food item for the city to donate to a local charity.

Sunday, October 20

Woonsocket • BVCCC annual Fall Coin Show at Elks Club, #850, 38D Social St.; 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. (no early birds); New England's fastest growing coin and collectibles show; 36 dealer tables loaded with U.S. and foreign coins, currency, gold, silver, bullion, medals, coin supplies, military items and a vast variety of other collectibles; FREE admission; FREE appraisals (bring your coins); Door prizes, raffles and gifts for kids. Contact Mike at 774-2804333.

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