• Rock Out The Cancer,
August 13th from 6:30pm to 11:00pm, Cercle Laurier on East School Street, Woonsocket. Come out & Rock Out with Hearts with Hope Inc., Lucas Diablo, Metal Godz, and Rhody for an amazing cause and helping fellow Novans in Need. Hearts with Hope Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping Woonsocket High School Alumni in times of need due to a life-altering event. Donated funds have gone to assist: displaced fire victims, funeral expenses, medical bills, etc. Each year we hold events that culminate in over $10,000 donated annually. Any money raised from this event is earmarked for approved applications of Alumni or their family members
that are battling cancer or have battled cancer. This event will be under the outside pavilion and is RAIN OR SHINE! We will be having raffles and a 50/50 raffle. Tickets are $20.00 per person.
• Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park Hosts Special World War II Program Commemorate the Blackstone Valley’s involvement in World War II during a special program hosted at the Whitin Mill in Whitinsville, MA, on Sunday, August 14, 2022. Presented in partnership with Open Sky Community Services, Battleship Cove, and the Museum of Work and Culture. How did workers in the Blackstone Valley contribute to the war effort during World War II? Explore exhibits on manufacturing,
see uniforms from the 1940s, and learn the story of the Ghost Army Tank. There will be short lectures at 11:30 AM and 1:30 PM and a chance to connect with veterans from the war. Activities will be available for kids throughout the day. This event will also include a station with information on access to public lands. Rangers will have America the Beautiful and Federal Recreational Land passes available for veterans and active-duty military personnel. The Whitin Mill is located at 50 Douglas Rd., Whitinsville. Runs from 11 AM – 3 PM, free of charge. There will be plenty of free parking and accessible spaces.
• The Pawtucket Public Library is proud to present a special story time in two of Pawtucket’s public parks. A Pawtucket librarian will host story time at Veteran’s Memorial Park in Fairlawn on August 2nd at 1:30. There will be stories and songs while enjoying the outdoors. The Pawtucket Public Library Bookmobile will be there for browsing and checking out materials from 2-3pm. For more information, call the Children’s Librarian desk at 401-725-3714 x209 or email sbloom@pawtucketlibrary.org.
• The announced line-up for the 2022 Levitt AMP Woonsocket Music Series follows: 8/5 – Gina Chavez (Pop): This multi-ethnic, Austin, TX native is a Latin pop artist who is redefining Latin music in Texas and beyond.
• The Rhode Island Folk Festival is returning to Rose Larisa Park in East Providence, RI on Sunday August 28. The free music festival includes some of the finest folk, rock, acoustic and Americana acts in Rhode Island and beyond. The 2022 festival features critically acclaimed artists like Jake Blount, Robin Lane, and The Fools. Local musicians including Mark Cutler, Julie Rhodes, Sidy Maiga, and Beauquet are also among over 50 acts who will be performing. The festival features three stages of music, food trucks, and craft vendors. Formerly known as the Providence Folk Festival, RIFF is a project of Hear in RI, and is produced by RI singer-songwriter John Fuzek. Board President, performer, and “Songbird Stage” host Allysen Callery is looking forward to celebrating some of the region’s best music. The Rhode Island Folk Festival remains free and accessible for all attendees. There is a Go Fund Me campaign in progress for those who would like to support the event. Follow this link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/rhode-island-folk-festival.
• Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park Summer Walkabout Series. Learn about your local national park—and other fascinating historic spots in the Blackstone Valley—by joining us for 13 free, guided walking tours. Some highlights include: . On August 25, 2022, celebrate the National Park Service’s 106th birthday in style by touring America’s first mill village, Slatersville, RI. This series will run on consecutive Thursday evenings at 6:30 PM EDT through August 25, 2022. All programs are free and do not require registration. To learn more about specific walks, visit the National Historical Park’s website at www.nps. gov/blrv. For more information, contact Park Ranger Allison Horrocks at Allison_Horrocks@ NPS.gov.