Thursday, February 21, 2013
Your guide for life in East Greenwich today, Feb 21.
Avenger Home Games: The Girls Basketball teams will be playing against Narragansett today, JV at 5:15 p.m. and Varsity at 7. For all Avenger action, check out the great Booster Club website here. Go Avengers! Blood Drive: The Bloodmobile will be parked outside of Centreville Bank on Main Street Thursday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The R.I. Blood Center lost nearly 600 donations during last week’s blizzard, so donations are extra-appreciated! Post your Events and Announcements on EG Patch: If you have something you’d like to see on the EG Patch calendar, upload it by clicking here and finding the “Add an Event” tab on the right. The Events Calendar is my go-to spot for the daily Five Things column. If you want to be featured in Five Things, …
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Your guide for life in East Greenwich today, Feb 19.
Blood Drive: The bloodmobile will be outside of Starbucks on Main Street this afternoon from 3 to 7 p.m. The R.I. Blood Center lost nearly 600 donations during last week’s blizzard, so donations are extra-appreciated! Winter vacation week: February break can be a challenge. If you have a great winter vacation idea, please share it here. Water Street closed: Water Street at the Barbara Tuft's Playground (Lion Street) will be closed 24 hours a day for approximately 5 weeks. No traffic will be able to pass because of the vertical trench sheeting that will be in the road. This construction is to replace the 90-year-old sewer main from the bottom of King Street to the Waste Water Treatment Facility. If you have any questions, contact the …
Saturday, November 3, 2012
Your guide for life in East Greenwich today, Nov. 3.
Scouting for Food pickup today! The Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts of Narragansett Council distributed food collection bags last Saturday and they will pick up the bags today, Nov. 3. Don't worry if you don't have the actual bag anymore. Any bag will do! Just leave it – with canned and dry goods only – outside your front door by 9 a.m. on Saturday. Most needed items are canned meats, soups, or stews, peanut butter, canned fruits and vegetables, beans, pasta, and pasta sauce. If it is more convenient, you may take your food donation to Walgreens. Coastal Growers Winter Farmers Market: Today is the first day of the Winter Farmers Market in North Kingstown. Miss your Tallulah’s Tacos? You can pick some up at the winter market! You can also pick …
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Your guide for life in East Greenwich today, June 26.
Zoning Board meeting: On the agenda is consideration of zoning variance requests for a Quick Lube at the northeast corner of Frenchtown Road and South County Trail. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. in Council Chambers at Town Hall. Art Exhibit @ Crestar: MJ Yeager and Jill McLaughlin are exhibiting their artwork through July 5 at Crestar Picture Framing in East Greenwich. The South County artists will be showing mixed media artwork with complementary abstract, dreamlike themes in their first exhibit together. Crestar is located at 51 Liberty St., behind Centerville Bank and across from the CVS drive-through window. The exhibit may also be viewed during business hours Mon. through Fri. 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Sat. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Parking is …
Thursday, June 14, 2012
Everything you need to know about life in East Greenwich today, Thursday, June 14.
Blogger? Did you know all you have to do is sign up and you can post immediately? Check it out and be heard! No re-election: Rep. Robert Watson announced he was not seeking re-election. One Facebook fan said "after last week, I would say I don't blame him." What do you think? Summer reading: Patch has teamed up with best-selling author James Patterson to encourage children to read more during the summer. Patterson has suggested reading for four age groups. Find out what the mystery writer thinks kids should be reading. Best of the best: Starting Monday we'll be relaunching Readers' Choice with new categories and a new style. Watch for it so you can nominate your favorites. She's baaack! Editor Elizabeth McNamara returns today! Thank you …
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Everything you need to know about life in East Greenwich today, Wednesday, June 13.
Wet Weather: More rain is expected to continue through the end of the week—great for priming the gardens! CasiNO or YES? The House last night OK'd a bill that allows Twin River and Newport Grand to transition to full casinos. Two amendments that proposed tax hikes on the games were not passed. Do you agree with this decision? Let us know. Apathy or Contentment? Town Council President Mike Isaacs said last night the low turnout to the Financial Town Meeting—54 people—is a sign voters are happy with the way the town is run. School Committee Chairman Deidre Gifford expressed similar thoughts, saying if people wanted to challenge the budget, they could. But some argued 54 people shows a voter population that is apathetic and feeling like …
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Everything you need to know about life in East Greenwich today, Monday, June 11.
Coin counting: Have buckets, pockets, jars or couches full of loose change? BankNewport is offering a week of free coin-counting from June 18 to 23. What's better than free coin-counting? Free coin-counting that also benefits local nonprofits. BankNewport will donate a portion of its profits from the the week to local nonprofits. Each of BankNewport's three West Bay branches are participating, with each one donating to its own beneficiary. (North Kingstown's branch will be benefiting Wickford Heels and Wheels to support military families in need, while Narragansett will donate to the Galilee Mission and East Greenwich to Cove Homes Incorporated.) The deal is open to everyone—not just BankNewport customers. BankNewport is located at: A …
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Five things you need to know about East Greenwich today, March 1.
Nature Tales: Share the joy of reading with a child at Rocky Hill School each month for a nature-inspired storytime. Children ages 2 to 5 and their grown-ups will enjoy stories that are engaging and foster a love of reading. At the RHS library today from 10 to 11 a.m. Hill & Harbor Knitting and Crocheting Group: This friendly group meets weekly at the East Greenwich Free Library, beginners and experienced alike. All are welcome. From 1 to 3 p.m. LAX registration: Lacrosse season is getting closer but there is still time to register you child. The season starts in early April and goes to mid-June. New players are always welcome – no experience is necessary. Claim your EG Patch listing: If you own or manage a business in East Greenwich, …
Monday, October 17, 2011
Five things you need to know about East Greenwich today, Oct. 17
EG Farmers Market: It’s the second-to-last market of the season, so get over there to pick up some fall staples like butternut squash, pumpkins and apples. The pizza will be baking and you can get some hot coffee from Steve, the Coffee Guy, as well as baked goods from both Seven Stars and EG’s own Wild Harvest Breads. From 3 to 6 p.m. at Academy Field right by Rector Street. The easy place to park is the St. Luke’s parking lot. EG Historic Preservation meeting: The guest speakers, Kathy Fandetti and Dan Ulrich, will tell the story of Allen-Madison House in North Kingstown, an historic treasure that dates to 1801. Located near Allens Harbor, the house contains a keeping room, a beehive oven and an attached one-room schoolhouse. Though it …
Monday, August 8, 2011
Five things you need to know about East Greenwich today, August 8.
EG Running Academy: Today marks the first day of the EG Running Academy, a camp to foster the love of running in youth people. If you have a child who loves to run, or maybe just have a child with a bit of extra time on her hands, head over to EGHS this morning. The camp is from 9 a.m. to noon all week long. East Greenwich Farmers Market: Today may be a state holiday, but the EG Farmers Market knows no holidays - it’s here to deliver fresh produce and other products every Monday afternoon between 3 and 6 p.m. into the fall. Yay! Victory Day: Rhode Island has the singular distinction of being the only state in the union to celebrate Victory Day. It was, until recently, known as Victory over Japan Day (VJ Day) - it marks the anniversary of …
Sharon Siedliski
8:43 am on Tuesday, February 19, 2013
I always look for what's going on at local libraries. Warwick, Main Branch today:Tuesday, February 19th we have a special After School Storytime! Come listen to Tacky the Penguin stories by Helen Lester, make a Tacky craft, and have your picture taken with Tacky! For kids in grades K-3, In the Children's Library at 2pm. No registration required. Wednesday 2/20 10 to 1 pm at North Kingstown (100 … more ›