LOCAL EVENTS
The Newcomers and Neighbors Club of North Kingstown ( NNCNK ) will be hosting their next Social on Tuesday, April 23rd at 6:00 PM, at the home of a member.
Ellie Lupo, a professional dance instructor, will be teaching those in attendance a fun, easy- to- follow dance routine that we will all perform together to the beat of some hip shaking music. A social hour will follow, and refreshments will be served as you mingle with Ellie and other club members. Those interested in attending should RSVP by April 18th to nancy.gauthier@aol.com or 401-499-3301. If you would like to make new acquaintances, lifelong friends, participate in activities such as Book Club, Canasta, Singles and Couples Bridge, Mah Jong, Monthly Socials as well as the Holiday Party and Annual Fundraiser, reach out to club organizers at 401-499-3301 or email newcomers.nk@gmail.com
• Children up to age 10 are invited to an Easter Egg Hunt, to be held on Saturday, March 23 at 10:30 AM at the First Lutheran Church of East Greenwich at 124 Division Street. The Easter Bunny will be on hand as well as a photographer. There is no fee to attend. Bring your Easter Bonnet and a basket if you have one! Please RSVP if you can attend!
• The US Coast Guard Auxiliary, Flotilla 07-08, is offering a three-night boating class that meets all the requirements for the RI DEM Boater Safety Identification Card Class dates: April 2, 4, and 9. 6:30 – 9:30 PM
Please call (508) 3430235 today to reserve your seat. Reserve seating only. Please no walk-ins. Class size is limited to 25 students. Payment of $50 in cash or check made out to USCGAUX Flotilla 0708 accepted from 6:15 to 6:30 prior to the first class on April 2. Class starts at 6:30 PM Located at The Warwick Police Department Community Room, 99 Veterans Memorial Dr. Warwick, RI
• RIPS Stamp Show 2024, Saturday, March 23, 2024: Pilgrim Lutheran Church, 1817 Warwick Avenue, Warwick, RI. 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM. The Rhode Island Philatelic Society hosts its annual stamp show, the state’s largest annual postage stamp show and bourse. Free admission, free parking, handicap access, free appraisals, door prizes and special show cachet, stamp dealers, kids area with free stamps.
• On March 21st, sponsor, SO RI Magazine and The Narragansett Chamber of Commerce host the 13th Annual Spring Restaurant
Week with our traditional Spring Kick Off Party in the beautiful and historic Towers from 5:30-8:00 pm. Entertainment by Reckless Blues, décor by Ryan Designs, a cash bar, raffles and succulent tastings from 10 local restaurants make it an extra special event. $60 VIP Hour and $50 General Admission tickets can be purchased on our website www.narragansettcoc.com (Eventbrite). Proceeds support fellow non-profits and our community-centric events.
Then, from March 2229th, enjoy Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner special menu offerings created by 20 area restaurants just for this week-long celebration. Participating restaurants are Arturo Joe’s, Coast Guard House, Fuel Coffee Bar, Gansett Poke`, Georges of Galilee, Job Corps, Maiz, Mariner Grille, Matunuck Oyster Bar, Matunuck Pizza Pie, Ocean Mist, Sea Craft, Spain of Narragansett, Surfside Deli, Surf Shack (The Kitchen), The Pub in Matunuck, T’s of Narragansett, The Bike Stop, Twin Willows, Two Ten Oyster Bar & Grille.
Visit www.narragansettcoc.com to join their mailing list and see the latest news and business promotions.
• The North Kingstown Women’s Club will meet on Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at The Quonset “O” Club, 200 Lt. James Brown Road, North Kingstown, R I. Business meeting will be at 11:30 A M and lunch follows. This month’s speaker will be Maria E. Cimini, Director of RI Office of Healthy Aging. Our club promotes social activities and charitable giving, but also provides for intellectual growth and community service. For information on becoming a member of The North Kingstown Women’s Club, please call Judith Peterson at 401-884-2012 or email nkwomensclub@gmail. com. Newcomers are welcome and are not required to be a resident of North Kingstown.
• Embrace technology and improve your chances of being able to age in place. The COVID pandemic has demonstrated that technology is no longer a luxury but a necessity.
Find out about how Smart devices can keep you living independently longer, keep you connected to your family, friends and community, and allow you to stay ahead of your game.
Learn about resources and devices that are right at your fingertips with Denise Corson, Wednesday, April 3, 2024.
South Kingstown Recreation Center 30 St. Dominic Road, Wakefield 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Light refreshments. Free and open to the public.
• The Friends of the Kingston Free Library will hold a Book Sale at the Kingston Free Library on April 18, 19, 20, 2024 upstairs in Potter Hall.
Sale hours: Thursday, April 18---12 noon to 8pm; Friday, April 19---9am to 5pm; Saturday, April 20--9am to 3pm
The Library is handicapped accessible.
The Kingston Free Library is rooted in a tradition of providing distinctive service to the people of the community. The Library has been able to offer additional programs and services because of a very special group of people, the Friends of the Kingston Free Library. The Friends welcome new members at any time and there will be an opportunity for sale attendees to join at the door. If you would like to volunteer at the book sale please call or email the library. Kingston Free Library is located at 2605 Kingstown Road at the intersection of Route 138 and Upper College Road in Kingston Village. For more information, call the Library at 401783-8254 or email skkref@southkingstownri.gov.