LOCAL EVENTS

• The Knights of Columbus will hold a full traditional Irish Breakfast at the Council Hall, 1265 Tower Hill Road, North Kingstown, on Sunday, March 10th, from 7:30 to 10:30. Scrambled Eggs, Irish Bangers, Toast, Home Fries, Baked Beans, Corned Beef Hash, Grilled Tomatoes, Irish Soda Bread, Orange Juice, Coffee and Tea will be served. The cost is $12.00, children 6 and under are free. • The Church Family

Life committee at Peace Dale Congregational Church will present a series of discussion sessions focused on how you can take control of the various aspects of your life in retirement. The sessions will explore four issues associated with the manageable events of that stage: Financial; Health; Living Environment; End of Life and Spiritual. There will be one session approximately every other week.

Jim Blackerby, Certified Financial Planner Emeritus, will present, “8,000 Days for Managing Retirement,” Wednesday, March 13th at 6:30 p.m. at Peace Dale Congregational Church, 261 Columbia St., Wakefield, RI.

• Monthly Meeting of French Conversation Hour from 2:30 to 3:30 on March 6th in the ground floor meeting room of the Peacedale Public Library, 1057 Kingstown Road. French speakers and students at all levels of proficiency are welcome! (Ed. Benson@cox.net; 401515-6154)

• Please join us at St. Andrew Lutheran Church in Charlestown for the Family Supper Table.

You are welcome to a delicious meal served in a comfortable dining environment. Everyone is invited. The event will be held on Tuesday February 27, 2024 from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM at St. Andrew Lutheran Church on 15 East Beach Road in Charlestown. It will be a hot delicious meal free of charge. Donations are accepted. The group that will be serving this month will be Charlestown Police Department with the food coming from Meadowbrook. The menu will be Chicken, vegetable and potato dish The Family Supper Table is held the last Tuesday of each month except December and July. It is sponsored with support from friends of St. Andrew Lutheran Church. For more information or any questions, you can call Tom & Therese Rubino at 401-500-0176.

• The East Greenwich Art Club will meet on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, from 7-9 pm, at United Methodist Church, 1558 South County Trail, East Greenwich, RI. It is free and open to the public. Local, award winning artist, Don Mong, will give a presentation “Tea Bag Art”. In 1904, tea bags were invented in the U.S.A. Since then, tea bags have been part of our daily life. When you are finished with a cup of tea, most tea bags go into the trash. In today’s environmentally conscious world, used tea bags can be recycled to create art pieces. They can open up to become a great small canvas. Mong will display some of his pieces and help participants create unique gifts from a bag. The bags can be mounted on note or greeting card stock. They can depict any kind of design using watercolors or acrylic paint. Refreshments will be served. For more information, contact the club at: info@eastgreenwichartclub.org , or at the website: www.eastgreenwichartclub.org .

• Ocean State Orchid Society - March 2024 Meeting Topic: Come join our in-person meeting as we discuss mealybugs, a common orchid pest. We will discuss treatment, prevention, among other topics. Light refreshments served. Public is welcome to attend! Date: March 9th, 2024, 1:00 PM Location: Rocky Hill Grange, 1340 S County Trail, East Greenwich RI 02818 (Use the lower rear door)

• Join us for a fun-filled

evening painting a whimsical Leprechaun with Catherine Conroy of Catherine’s Canvases at Finishing Touches Picture Framing on Saturday, March 16th, at 6:00 PM (EDT). This event is perfect for anyone looking to unwind and explore their creativity. No prior painting experience is required, as Catherine will guide you step-by-step through the process. Bring your own beverage and snacks, and we’ll provide all the painting supplies. You’ll get to take home your very own masterpiece at the end of the night. $35/person. See our events page on our website www.finishingtouchesri.com/events to register.

The event takes place on March 16thfrom 6:008:00 pm at: Finishing Touches Picture Framing 311A Main Street Wakefield RI 02879.

• The North Kingstown Women’s Club

will meet on Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at The Quonset “O” Club, 200 Lt. James Brown Road, North Kingstown RI. Business meeting will be at 11:30A M and lunch follows. This month’s entertainment will be Marilyn Harris, Historical Interpretation : Margaret Jacob’s and the Witchcraft Trial of her Grandfather. 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 401884-2012 or email nkwomensclub@gmail.com. Newcomers are welcome and are not required to be a resident of North Kingstown.