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School Committee To Discuss Graduation Waiver Policy

Your guide for life in East Greenwich today, Dec. 3.

Latkes and Fun: You are invited to Latkes & Fun, a Hanukkah event at Temple Torat Yisrael Tuesday at 6 p.m. There will be latkes, snacks, a craft table, dreidel games, a dreidel cookie walk and of course, the menorah lighting. You may bring your own menorah to light too. Please bring a donation for Crossroads in North Kingstown – any of the following items: socks, underwear, pajamas (young children sizes and young adult sizes), cleaning supplies, and toiletries. 1251 Middle Road. RSVP appreciated: 401-885-6600.

School Committee meeting: On the agenda is discussion of the high school graduation waiver policy. The full agenda is here. They meet in the library at Cole Middle School.

East Greenwich Art Club meeting: The EG Art Club’s monthly meeting will be a “round robin” of artist members. You can also bring ONE painting to be critiqued by other members in a relaxed setting. There will also be food, music and a few surprises. At the First Baptist Church, 30 Peirce St., East Greenwich. 7 p.m.

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Cove Commission meeting: The panel will discuss the request to DEM and CRMC for more moorings and, in old business, rights of way. They meet in the Council Conference Room at Town Hall. 4:30 p.m. Here’s their agenda.

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Bird of Prey at Biomes: The Audubon Society of R.I. is bringing a live bird-of-prey to visit at Biomes. You’ll learn about birds of prey and discover their amazing hunting skills. With the cold weather here, you’ll learn how to make a quick and easy bird feeder you can take home. And, as always, you can explore the aquarium while you're here! $10 per person, children under 3 free. Register here. 6640 Post Road, North Kingstown. 5:30 p.m.

Talking with Teens: Another in an occassional series of informal gatherings where adults are invited to hear a group of teens talk about "what its like to be a teen.” Among the topics to be discussed – school, getting along with parents, social pressures, peer presssures and time management. Presented by the EGHS T.L.C. (Teen Leadership Consortium). In the auditorium at St. Luke’s Church, Peirce Street, from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Planning Board: They will be discussing sign ordinance and zoning ordinance amendments. Here’s the agenda. Council Chambers, Town Hall. 7 p.m.



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