Big Day In EG: Turkey Trot, Small Biz Saturday & More

Five things you need to know about East Greenwich today, Nov. 26.

Turkey Trot! Okay, eat all you want on Thanksgiving. You have a chance to work at least some of that stuffing and pumpkin pie off on Saturday, Nov. 26, in the EG Lions Club Hill & Harbor Turkey Trot. There will be a 5K (3.1 mile) race and a 1-mile fun run. Money raised will benefit the EG Interfaith Food Cupboard, which provides food to all who are in need. You can sign up on race day, or have a more relaxing morning and sign up now online. Small Business Saturday: Shopping small and local will be a treat today, with sunny skies and warm temperatures predicted. Many shops downtown and around town are offering specials. Crafts festival: Ocean State Artisans 21st Annual Crafts Festival at CCRI in Warwick from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Coastal …

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7:11 pm on Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Iris, no disrespect was meant - in fact, your shop was one of the ones we patronized (and actually the first one my wife excitedly mentioned when she registered in Amex's program)... The parking issue is the one that I'm actually referring to when I state dissatisfaction by some - certainly not all - of the Main St business owners. Parking three blocks away (or in this weekend's case, maybe up at…   more ›

5 Things You Need To Know Today

Crafts, Pets, Field Hockey & More

Five things you need to know about East Greenwich today, Nov. 6

Yard sale: At 143 Allen Dr., starting at 9 a.m. (no early birds please!). Clothes and shoes (adult sizes), books, dishes, tools and assorted items will be on offer. First Evangelical Lutheran’s Craft Festival: Holiday ideas, crafts, and goodies. All are welcome to come and browse! From 10:30 to noon. Adopt-A-Pet open house: Animals are available for viewing and adoption with the assistance of a dedicated League member, every Sunday. Individual appointments are also available. From 10:30 to 1 p.m. Baseball practice site opens: Bomb Squad in Wakefield is the area's newest indoor baseball practice facility. It features eight batting cages, three pitching cages with five real compacted clay mounds and an area to practice game-time situations. …

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