5 Things: Meeting, Network, Debate

Here are 5 Things to know in East Greenwich today.

1. Network with other local professionals at the next East Greenwich Chamber of Commerce "Business After Hours" event tonight from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Rocky Hill School, 530 Ives Road. Proceed down Ives Road to the rear school parking lot off of Chinook Road. The Flynn Academic Center is a two-story white building with columns and cupolas located on the southern end of the campus and is visible from the rear parking lot. Tonight's event will be hosted by Head of School Jonathan M. Schoenwald, and feature guest speaker Rick Brooks, Executive Director of the Governor's Work Force Board. Food will be prepared by Chris Johnston, head chef at Hasbro. 2. The East Greenwich School Committee has scheduled a special meeting to name an interim …

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5 Things: Candidate Debate This week

Here are 5 Things to know in East Greenwich today.

1. What would you ask the state rep candidates? The Republican Town Committee, together with EG Patch, is holding a debate between GOP candidates for the state House Dist. 30 seat long held by the now retiring Bob Watson on Thursday, Aug. 23, at the Varnum Armory. But we need your help! A portion of the debate will be asking questions that have been submitted on Patch. Send your question via email to elizabeth.mcnamara@patch.com. 2. Buy fresh and local at the EG Farmers Market today form 3 to 6 p.m. The market features several new vendors and old favorites. Parking can be scarce around Rector Street, so park your car in the lot by Swift Community Center and walk across the field. 3. Everyone has something to say. Say it on Patch! Become a…

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Local GOP Gears Up

EG Republican Town Committee musters as election season begins.

Former gubernatorial hopeful John Robitaille pointed it out during a speech to local GOP town committee members last Thursday night at Caprice: East Greenwich is home base for the R.I. Republican party. Counting up EG’s local and state elected officials, it’s hard not to agree. In a state where Democrats hold most of the power, Republicans lay claim to all three state legislator posts, all five Town Council seats, and six out of seven School Committee positions in East Greenwich. Two nights after hosting a visit by Callista Gingrich, the EG Republican Town Committee gathered last Thursday evening to kick off the election season. With the primary just days away, they held a straw poll, charging $1 per “vote.” But, in this election anyway, …

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5 Things You Need To Know Today

Straw Poll, Sailing, A Sale & More

Five things you need to know about East Greenwich today, April 19.

Hill & Harbor Knitting & Crochet Group: Do you love to Knit or Crochet? Stop in and share your designs and ideas with the Hill & Harbor Knitting and Crochet Group. It meets at the EG Free Library from 1 to 3 p.m. and all are welcome. That means you, beginners. And you, yarn pros. For more information please contact Rosemary Carlson at 865-0800. Sailor Gary Jobson @ EGYC: Spend an evening with Gary Jobson, America's Cup veteran, US Sailing president, author, and ESPN Sailing Analyst, as he presents “Sailing, Speed and Passion,” all to benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. To reserve your tickets, contact the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Avenger home action: Boys Volleyball goes up against West Warwick today, with the JV game at 4:45…

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5 Things You Need To Know Today

Cole Course Selection, CWC & More

Five things you need to know about East Greenwich today, March 15.

Citizens Who Care meeting: The CWC is made up of parents and others who want to help young people make good choices. They meet this morning at 10 in the Community Room at the Police Department. Cooking With Chef Chris: Back to Basics is hosting a series of cooking sessions to help you learn how to cook vegetarian, vegan and gluten free recipes. Tonight, it's soups and salads, including Tuscan Kale and Cannellini Soup and Black Bean Chili. The cost is $25 and the cooking starts at 6:30 p.m. Sixth Grade Parent Course Selection Night: This is it, the night for sixth grade parents to discover their child’s destiny! Okay, maybe it’s just an opportunity to learn the course offerings for the next year. The mathematics program as well as student …

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