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Your guide for life in East Greenwich today, Oct. 17.
Trash pickup delayed a day this week: Because of the Columbus Day holiday, there’s no trash pickup today and it’s delayed a day for the rest of the week.
NO recycle pickup this week: Just a reminder – we are on an every-other-week pickup schedule for recyclables and this is the “other” week, so just trash goes to the curb this week.
Citizens Who Care meeting: This group focuses on helping children and teenagers make good choices. They meet monthly, 10 a.m. in the community room at the EG Police Department.
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Goddard Park Farmers Market: The farmers market at Goddard Park is down to its final weeks. Fall vegetables, plants, baked goods, and more. Off Ives Road, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (last day is Oct. 25).
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Rummage sale: The First Baptist Church is holding their huge Fall Rummage Sale starting Friday afternoon. Men's and women's and kid's clothing of all sizes. Lots of books. Kitchen wear, tools, electronics, furniture, jewelry, toys, crafts, and other assorted flotsam and jetsam. 4 p.m. Friday and it continues Saturday at 8 a.m.
Teen Center: The Teen Center meets from 6 to 8 p.m. at the gym at Eldredge Elementary. All teens are welcome, as are adults who’d like to volunteer.
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Want Your House 'Featured'? If you are selling your house and think it deserves a little extra push, send us an email with the particulars – what makes your house special? Why is it a good buy? Email eastgreenwich@patch.com or elizabeth.mcnamara@patch.com.
Olney House Science Center – A Dream Moves Slowly Toward Reality
Former Governor Don Carcieri is comfortable talking about what's been done construction-wise and what still needs to be done at the Olney House. When it comes to the science center he and his wife Sue plan to open there, however, he willingly cedes the floor.
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