$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 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.

• 13th Annual R&B Heritage Month Festival, $10 in advance or at the door, Saturday August 20, 2022, 7:30 PM - 11:00 PM, Cape Verdean Progressive Center, 329 Grosvenor Ave, East Providence. RIRBPS is pleased to be holding its 13th Annual R&B Heritage Month Festival after the covid hiatus. This Festival will feature R&B organist Lonnie Gasperini and his trio. The R&B Preservation Hall Allstar Band will also perform. The Festival honors the legacy, heritage and history of R&B Music in Rhode Island and the contribution of R&B to the local culture. In 2006 the Governor and Mayor of Providence, proclaimed August as R&B Heritage Month. This Proclamation noted that Black community Rhythm & Blues may be the most significant cultural contribution to local music.

• Paddle beautiful downtown Providence on Sun., August 21st at 4:30pm, as part of the “Explore the Woonasquatucket- Source to Sea’’ recreational series. From the headwaters of the Woonasquatucket in North Smithfield to downtown Providence, the series tours beautiful and historic sites throughout the Woonasquatucket River watershed, with paddle trips, hikes, and bike rides. Check out the full schedule at WRWC.ORG/EVENTS. For participants who are using a WRWC kayak, the cost is $35/ person, $50 total for a canoe, and for participants bringing their own boat, the price is $25/person.