PRESENTS YOUR COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Tuesday, October 22
Lincoln
• Lime Rock Baptist Church resumes the Christian Zen meditation program for the fall season. The meditation session is scheduled for 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.
Friday, October 25
Woonsocket
• The City of Woonsocket will hold its fourth annual “Spooktacular Dance Party” at River Island Art Park from 5 to 9 p.m. Prizes will be awarded for Best Overall Costume; Best Child Costume in two age groups, under 10 and 11-to-17; Best Group; Most Original; Scary; and Funny. The free party will feature a DJ, carnival-style games and a designated “Creepy Zone” where hauntings will be displayed. Kids will receive a free cup of cocoa.
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. 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 26
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. 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.
Monday, October 28 North Smithfield
• BINGO at THE MEADOWS, 2 Village Way, will be held today. Doors open at 11 a.m. and play begins at noon with some new games including a build-up. Cost is $20. for everything needed to play BINGO, and extra specials will be sold. Snacks can be purchased and coffee is free. Call Connie for a reservation at 401-597-0417.
Tuesday, October 29
Providence
• Swan Point Cemetery, 585 Blackstone Blvd., is holding its annual fall foliage walk at 2 p.m. Horticultural staff will guide you to the most scenic areas and point out the various unusual and distinctive trees in the cemetery. The walking tour is free and open to the public. Meet in front of the office building near the main gate entrance for the two hour moderately paced walk. Refreshments will be available following the tour in the Gray Coale Reception Hall. Reservations are appreciated; please call 401-272-1314 or email anitav@swanpoint1846.com. The rain date is Wednesday, Oct. 30 at 2 p.m.
Thursday, October 31
Pawtucket
• The Major Walter G. Gatchell VFW Post #306 and its Auxiliary will hold a spaghetti and meatball dinner at the Post Home, 171 Fountain St. Dinner is served from 4 to 7 p.m. Price is $10 per person with tickets available at the door. Meal includes salad, spaghetti, meatballs and sausage, bread and butter as well as coffee and dessert. Questions? Call the Post at 401-7227146.
Friday, November 1
Pawtucket
• St. Mary Antiochian Orthodox Church 39th Annual Bazaar and Food Fair to be held at their Parish Center located at 1 Saint Mary Way, 5 to 8 p.m.; FREE ADMISSION/WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE. Full kitchen service and take-out available. Authentic Middle Eastern cuisine and pastry, homemade candy, homemade braided cheese, silent auction, penny social, vintage Christmas booth, and much more. Do your Christmas shopping here at St. Mary. Purchase raffle tickets to win fabulous prizes! There is something for everyone at St. Mary Church Bazaar. For more information, call the church at 401-726-1202 or visit stmarypawtucket.org.
Cumberland
• St. Aidan Senior Club will meet for a Thanksgiving celebration, featuring a turkey dinner catered by Mickey G. The activity will be a paper raffle. Along with a paper product, members are requested to bring a non-perishable food item for the Cumberland Happy Basket program. The meeting will be held at St. Aidan Parish Center. Doors open at 8:30 a.m. and the meeting will begin at 10 a.m. New members are always welcome.
Saturday, November 2
Woonsocket
• Quota Club Holiday Bazaar: A variety of items offered by over 20 vendors (30 tables): specialty clothing, candles and fragrance products, glass beaded flowers, wooden products, lotions and cosmetics, jewelry, seasonal and holiday items, floral arrangements, fudge varieties, handmade crafts, etc. Merchandise will be offered at the Quota International Annual Holiday Bazaar, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Elks Hall, 380 Social St. Raffle tickets for liquor basket, restaurants and local theatre shows will be available along with chances for a 50/50 split-the-pot and Straw Game. An all-day snack bar will offer breakfast and lunch plus a variety of homemade desserts.
• Christmas Bazaar at All Saints Church Hall, 323 Rathbun St., 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Gift cards, wreath raffle (worth a minimum of $1,000), 12 Days of Christmas raffle cards, theme baskets, penny social, pick-a-straw, 50/50, baked goods, kitchen, pick-a-card, lovingly-made knit products, religious goods, and more... plus Santa Claus all day. Treasure Island has returned. New: Wisdom of the Ages.
North Smithfield
The St. Antoine Residence Holiday Bazaar will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Penny social, money wreath, split-the-pot, liquor cooler, bake sale, White Elephant Room, lunch, crafts and much, much more.
Pawtucket
• St. Mary Antiochian Orthodox Church 39th Annual Bazaar and Food Fair to be held at their Parish Center located at 1 Saint Mary Way, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; FREE ADMISSION/WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE. Full kitchen service and take-out available. Authentic Middle Eastern cuisine and pastry, homemade candy, homemade braided cheese, silent auction, penny social, vintage Christmas booth, and much more. Do your Christmas shopping here at St. Mary. Purchase raffle tickets to win fabulous prizes! There is something for everyone at St. Mary Church Bazaar. For more information, call the church at 401-726-1202 or visit stmarypawtucket.org.
Sunday, November 3
Pawtucket
• St. Mary Antiochian Orthodox Church 39th Annual Bazaar and Food Fair to be held at their Parish Center located at 1 Saint Mary Way, 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; FREE ADMISSION/WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE. Full kitchen service and take-out available. Authentic Middle Eastern cuisine and pastry, homemade candy, homemade braided cheese, silent auction, penny social, vintage Christmas booth, pictures with Santa at 2 p.m. and much more. Do your Christmas shopping here at St. Mary. Purchase raffle tickets to win fabulous prizes! There is something for everyone at St. Mary Church Bazaar. For more information, call the church at 401-726-1202 or visit stmarypawtucket.org.
Woonsocket
• St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish Center, 174 Harris Ave., will hold a Christmas Bazaar, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Polish and American food will be available for take-out or eat-in and pastry will be available to buy. Games of chance, including the Special Feature Booth having over 100 prizes, popular wheelbarrow of cheer and snacks, 50/50, pick-a-straw and lollipop. Boutique booth will have items to purchase for gift-giving. Something for everyone at the Attic Treasure Tables. Stop by and enjoy.
Saturday, November 16
Woonsocket
• The St. James Episcopal Church’s annual Holiday Bazaar will be held from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 24 Hamlet Ave. There will be items for Christmas, Thanksgiving, all-year-long, door prizes, baked goods, candy, crafts, jewelry, books, White Elephant, children’s table, silent auctions, free door prize drawings, Scandinavian products, soup and bread, meatball sandwiches, dynamites and other refreshments. This is a church-sponsored and run fundraiser. Proceeds of the bazaar benefit the mission of St. James Episcopal Church. This will be their typical, traditional, annual event held in the parish hall, with the addition of a Vendor Fair with several independent vendors in the atrium. Please note that the church is still seeking a few more vendors for the vendor fair. Contact mail@stjameswoonsocket.org for information.