True Stories, Live & Build A Better R.I.

NO recycle pickup this week: Just a reminder – we are on an every-other-week pickup schedule for recyclables now, so just trash goes to the curb this week.

The Living Room v.3: EG’s own live storytelling event returns for its third evening Thursday at the United Methodist Church at 7:30. You can read more about TLR here.

Planning R.I.’s future: Rhode Map RI is holding a “Great Places” workshop in East Greenwich Thursday from 5 to 7:30 p.m. in the Community Room at the Police Department. From the website, “RhodeMap RI is an opportunity for you, Rhode Island’s residents, to help shape the future of our communities and our state. How do we preserve Rhode Island’s unique character while ensuring that all Rhode Islanders have safe and healthy housing as well access to jobs and economic opportunities? How and where should growth happen over the next decades without harming the natural and historic areas that we value?” There’s lots more. You’ll find it here.

Avenger Home Action: Girls Tennis takes on Cranston West at 3:30 p.m.; Girls Field Hockey will be "playing for the cure" (i.e. think pink) against Bay View at 5:30 (JV) and 6:30 (varsity). For all the EGHS Avenger action, check out the Booster Club’s website here.

On Friday …

Goddard Park Farmers Market: The market at Goddard Park is back. It’s a great way to get ready for the weekend. Off Ives Road, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.