Community Corner

Monday Essentials: Community Meal, Avenger Football, Turkey Trot

Your guide for life in East Greenwich this week.

On Monday …

NO recycle pickup this week: Just trash and yard waste go to the curb this week. Because of the Thanksgiving holiday, trash collection is delayed one day both Thursday and Friday.

Indoor farmers market: Check out East Greenwich's Indoor Winter Market this afternoon. "Arts & Farms" will be open from 3 to 6 p.m. serving hot coffee and selling many of your grocery needs. Say hello to the pet goats, Peaches-n-Cream and Trinity, listen to the live cello music, and bring your kids to the weekly story hour from 5 to 6 p.m. by Wendy Fachon. From 3 to 6 p.m.

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Christ Community Kitchen: The monthly community meal at St. Luke's features turkey tetrazzini. It's free, but donations are appreciated. From 5 to 6:30 p.m.

Town Council meeting: The council will tax assessor recommendations, appointments and reappointments to boards and commissions. You’ll find the agenda here. The meeting takes place at Town Hall at 7 p.m.

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On Tuesday …

Thanksgiving market at Pat’s Pastured: Whether you have ordered your turkey from Pat’s Pastured or elsewhere, you are invited to the Thanksgiving Market from 3 to 7 p.m. to pick up the rest of the items you need to make your holiday perfect! (Pat’s turkeys are sold out, but there is a waiting list you can sign up for here.) Among the venders selling on Tuesday are Great Harvest Bakery (breads, pies, and cakes – pre-order here), Robin Hollow Farm (flowers, centerpieces, and wreaths pre-order here), Wishing Stone Farm (organic veggies and cheese), Narrow Lane (fresh apples), Walrus & Carpenter Oysters, Fairland Farm (dried and fresh cranberries), Bucket Brewery (by pre-order only, pre-order info here), and The Coffee Guy (drinks and beans). And they will be cooking up some Pat’s hot dogs and sausages. 830 South Road. From 3 to 7 p.m.

Zoning Board meeting: The owner of the Asian restaurant planning to open at 5641-5647 Post Rd. is seeking dimensional variances. The full agenda can be found here. Council Chambers at Town Hall. 7 p.m.

On Wednesday …

Municipal Court: The court meets in Council Chambers at Town Hall at 9:30 a.m.

Thanksgiving Eve Football Game: The Avengers meet the Narragansett Mariners at Carieri Field at 6 p.m. Go Avengers!

On Thursday …

Happy Thanksgiving!

On Friday …

BND Coat Exchange: This year, the 17th Annual Buy Nothing Day Winter Coat Exchange comes to East Greenwich. The exchange takes place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Luke’s Church. If you have a coat to give, please drop it off. If you need a coat, please pick one up. Leftover coats will be donated to the thrift shop at the First Evangelical Lutheran Church and to homeless shelters through the Mobile Loaves and Fishes program at St. Luke’s. Volunteers are needed on the day of the event. To volunteer or for any questions, contact Jean Ann Guliano at 401-323-5196 or jaw408@aol.com.

On Saturday …

3rd Annual Turkey Trot: The fun begins at 8:30 a.m. with a 1-Mile Fun Run run. The main event, a 5K race, starts at 9. Registration at the Varnum Armory opens at 7 a.m. The course highlights the Hill & Harbour district. Come join this great community event, sponsored by the Main Street Association. There’s still time to register online. For more information, here’s the website.

Shop Local: Small Biz Saturday will be in full swing on Main Street, a trolley will be providing transportation from noon to 4 p.m. and shops showing off their holiday goods. Here’s info about Saturday, Santa’s arrival Dec. 5, and the four Sunday holiday strolls.

Boy Scout wreath sale: Boy Scout Troop 2 EG holds its annual fundraiser, a Christmas Wreath sale, on Saturday, Nov. 30 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Felicia's Coffee. The natural balsam fir wreaths are available in two sizes. Regular wreaths are 18 to 20 inches and are $12. Large wreaths are 36 to 42 inches and are $30.

Magic of Motown at the Odeum: The Greenwich Odeum presents The Magic of Motown, transporting you back to the golden era of Motown. From 1961 to 1971, Motown Records had 110 top 10 hits! You'll hear only the greatest of these hits and more. 8 p.m. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased online here.


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