ART! Show Ho Ho at Gallery at Four benefits Alzheimer’s cause

A painting of a woman in a blue dress.

Photo: Anthony Russo, PARTY GIRL, oil on canvas, 48”x36” Show Ho Ho… Art for Alzheimer’s opened a few days ago at Gallery at Four in Tiverton, RI – 3848 Main Road. A reception to meet the artists and support the Alzheimer’s Association, Rhode Island Chapter, will be held on Saturday, December 4th from 4 to…

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Get your holiday(s) on! Outdoor Christmas Tree lighting at RI State House

The state capitol building is lit up at night.

This year, there will be two Christmas trees on display at the Rhode Island State House. A 12-foot Douglas fir from Henry’s Christmas Tree Farm in Scituate will be outside the State House facing Francis and Gaspee streets – and – an 18-foot artificial tree will be on display inside the State House. The Douglas…

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Shop here, there, and everywhere

A woman handing a shopping bag to another woman in a store.

You started early – many shopping yesterday – on Thanksgiving. You know who you are – those sitting in a big over-stuffed chair after that turkey dinner, phone in hand, spent nearly $6 billion doing online shopping. But today it starts in earnest – 1, 2, 3 – shop! Today is known as Black Friday…

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Get Your Holiday(s) on – Newport Illuminated Boat Parade

A boat decorated with christmas lights and reindeer on the water.

Photo courtesy of Bill Shea The annual Newport Illuminated Boat Parade is set for this Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, November 26th at 6pm. A great way to kick off the holiday season for family and friends. If you are a boater you can decorate and register your boat to participate in the parade. The…

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With Thanksgiving approaching, beat the Holiday Blues – Herb Weiss

An elderly man and woman playing chess at home.

By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues Just a year ago, the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic transformed the way we celebrated the traditional Thanksgiving dinner. Normally a personal gathering day with family and close friends, the cooler weather pushed people inside where the virus more easily spreads, forcing families to meet on Zoom for turkey…

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US Post Office holiday season mailing tips – #1 Mail early…

An illustration of a usps van in front of a forest.

There are many factors that go into creating your holiday plans. Do you stay home or go visiting? Do you send gifts or deliver them Santa-style to friends and loved ones? If you’re like many of us, no matter what happens, you will likely send at least one or two special gifts to people for…

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