Archive for June 2021
2 Painting Duel
Those wanting to either spruce up their favorite room and/or invest in art should participate in the Machala Watercolor Studio’s “2 Painting Duel” happening throughout July on Facebook. Last year, Owner Hollis Machala said she began this original sale to help more art lovers to be able to pick artwork that they liked best. “The…
Read MoreDevelopmental Disabilities News: RI State Budget action. New BHDDH director at DD Forum
By Gina Macris, Developmental Disabilities News The Rhode Island Senate Finance Committee will hold a hearing Wednesday, June 30, and is expected to vote on the $13.1 billion state budget for the next fiscal year – including language which sets aside $39.7 million for raises for caregivers of adults with developmental disabilities and their supervisors.…
Read MoreRWP Zoo meets Garden City Center – Animal Encounters
Join educators from the Roger Williams Park Zoo at Garden City Center to learn more about the wild world of animals. Programs will offer opportunities for adult/child pairs to make discoveries together and will include a lesson, activity, and a meet and greet with one of Roger Williams Zoo’s ambassador animals. Sessions are hosted at…
Read MorePortuguese-American students: Study in Portugal
NATIONAL STUDY IN PORTUGAL PROGRAM is looking for – you! Are you interested in attending college in Portugal? Portugal has a program designed to enable Portuguese and Portuguese-American students to attend university in Portugal. A webinar will provide details on the process, requirements, and other valuable information for students looking to apply to study in…
Read MoreYour RI Weather, Today – June 30, 2021
by John Donnelly, meteorologist What should be the last day of our heat wave, expect more hot and humid conditions with afternoon highs peaking around 95 again, from morning lows in the upper 70’s. Dew points once again approaching the mid 70’s, so quite uncomfortable air. Winds will help just a bit, gusting towards 30…
Read MoreIf it’s Wednesday – it’s Sour Grapes! (Meet Tim at NE Comic Con)
by Tim Jones, cartoonist _____ Meet Tim at New England Comic Con, July 2-4 NECC will continue to feature all the fan favorites of comic cons and pop culture events including cosplay, costume contests, video game free play and competitions, celebrity guests signing autographs and photo opportunities, panels, VIP Experiences, and vendors of vintage and modern toys, comic books,…
Read MoreYour RI Weather Today – June 29, 2021
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Right in the meaty part of a classic heat wave, we’ll have morning lows in the mid 70’s and afternoon high temperatures in the mid 90’s across much of the area under a blazing sun and dew points in the 70’s, so not exactly pleasant. Seek shade. Some afternoon cumulus will…
Read MoreUnion Fire District of South Kingstown needs volunteer firefighters’ stories for national documentary
Photos: Matthew Reid, Guilfoil PR Union Fire District of South Kingstown Chief Steven Pinch and retired UFD Deputy Chief/National Volunteer Fire Council First Vice Chairman Kevin Quinn announce that they are seeking stories of volunteer firefighters for an upcoming documentary film. The National Volunteer Fire Council has partnered with John Deere, Vignette Productions and eChannel to produce…
Read MoreMartha L. Wofford, new Pres/CEO, Blue Cross Blue Shield of RI: next steps – Richard Asinof
by Richard Asinof, ConvergenceRI, contributing writer on health issues Photo: Martha L. Wofford, President and CEO, BCBSRI The new president and CEO of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Rhode Island, Martha L. Wofford, has been working and living in Rhode Island for just two weeks, having waited until her 15-year-old finished up the school…
Read MoreWickford Art hosts 1st Celebrity Art Show & Auction July 16th
Launching with an in-gallery and virtual exhibit on July 16, 2021, the Wickford Art Association (WAA) will present our first Celebrity Art Show & Auction featuring a variety of artworks by influencers across Rhode Island media, business, politics, and the arts. Because we believe inside every individual lies an ARTIST, we have tapped into the…
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