Archive for December 2019
Be an artist in the New Year…
Take an art class in the New Year… The Wickford Art Association’snew winter classes for 2020 have been announced. They have a lot of choices for all interests and abilities – painting with oils, acrylics, pastels, watercolors or alcohol inks. Figure and portrait drawing. Jewelry, clay and mosaics are also options. Photography with your camera…
Read MoreRI Weather Today, Tuesday 12/31/19:
By Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Occluded frontal system is gathering up it’s things and heading out of town… We’ll have some lingering mist and cool drizzle overnight into Taco Tuesday with winds shifting to westerly through the day as cloud cover diminishes as well. Morning lows will settle in the mid 30’s and afternoon highs will…
Read More“PR… a wondrous woven magic…
People often ask me where I came up with the name, Tapestry Communications, for my consulting business. And I must admit that the “threads” to that Carole King song, “a wondrous woven magic”, from that iconic album, “Tapestry”, was going through my mind. I look at PR as a tapestry of many things – from…
Read MoreShopping Mall Rules are strict – in writing
In light of the incident at the Providence Place Mall, we are publishing the rules for both the PPM and the Warwick Mall. These rules are posted on their respective websites. If you have children who go to the malls, they should know the rules, which can apply to behavior far less than fighting. Garden…
Read MoreA School Seen in a Different Light – by Jim Raftus
by Jim Raftus, special to RINewsToday We have all been reading about the horrendous conditions at Rhode Island’s public schools for decades. Some reports have described chaos and confusion in classrooms locally. Because of these reports, it was with a jaundiced eye that I attended the Goff Middle School’s Wreaths Across America ceremony on December…
Read MoreNetworking Pick of the Week – Uncle Jay’s at Frontline Fitness
Bring your friends, relatives, and businesses associates as you start off the New Year with a commitment to networking. Bring your business cards and your smiling faces. Even scope out new fitness equipment for your home or office while you are there! Friday January 3rd, 8 to 9:30am. Frontline Fitness, 380 Jefferson Boulevard, Warwick, 921-3200…
Read MoreA Little Bit More About Leadership Behavior
By Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL “We Don’t Manage People, We Manage Behaviors”- Aubrey Daniels When a leader walks in a room, do we know he or she is a leader, just by looking at him or her? Tell-tale traits – Clothing, posture, grooming, gait, eye contact, handshakes, speech, mannerisms, reputation. All are required prior to…
Read MoreRI Weather Today, Monday 12/30/19:
By Jack Donnelly, meteorologist A broad wide-ranging storm system covering a great deal of the northeastern US will mean mostly rain for southern New England and mixed precip in the higher elevations of central Mass and northwestern RI. Morning lows around freezing warming to around 40 in the afternoon will mean some slick driving conditions…
Read MoreRI psychic, Matt Fraser, gets his own TV show. Premieres Jan. 13th on E!
Matt Fraser is a top psychic medium, best-selling author,and star of the hit television series ‘Meet The Frasers’ on E! Entertainment, which will debut on January 13th. Over his dynamic career, he has conducted thousands of readings for clients around the world, performed at sold-out events across the country, and appeared on numerous televisions shows…
Read MoreFamily Fun at the Audubon Nature Center & Aquarium
Don’t know what to do with the family during the school vacation break? Go to the Audubon Center for winter fun for all ages! December 27-30: Open 9am-5pm December 31: Open 9am-12pm January 1: Closed Schedule Each Day: Nature Crafts: 10:00 am – 2:00 pmNature Story: 10:30 am & 2:30 pmAnimal Interview: 1:30 pmSpecial programs: 11:00 am…
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