Posts Tagged ‘Christmas’
Providence invites families, friends, misfit toys to Christmas Tree Lighting. Nancy Kerrigan to skate
Holiday Trees will be lit at Providence City Hall and BankNewport City Center before all-star skating show, featuring Nancy Kerrigan Invitation from the city of Providence: The City of Providence cordially invites families, friends, and misfit toys to City Hall on Friday, December 3, beginning at 5:00 PM for its annual holiday tree lighting ceremony, presented…
Read More“Lottery tickets are not for children” – drop off a toy, get an entry to win RI Lottery prize pack
Drop off a toy – get an entry to win a $100 Lottery Prize Pack. That’s the strategy of the Rhode Island Lottery as it announces its 2021 Gift Responsibly Campaign, joining more than 80 other lotteries and community organizations from across the US and Canada, and around the world in a message that Lottery…
Read MoreGet your holiday(s) on! Outdoor Christmas Tree lighting at RI State House
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…
Read MoreShop here, there, and everywhere
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…
Read MoreGet Your Holiday(s) on – Newport Illuminated Boat Parade
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…
Read MoreWith Thanksgiving approaching, beat the Holiday Blues – Herb Weiss
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…
Read MoreUS Post Office holiday season mailing tips – #1 Mail early…
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…
Read More“Ron & Jen’s Great Escape” – 11-17-2021 – Ron St. Pierre & Jen Brien
by Ron St. Pierre & Jen Brien BAD YEAR FOR SANTA Santa might not be coming to town as we’re still recovering from the pandemic. Last year, lots of Santa’s helpers lost their gigs thanks to COVID-19. This year? While there is a demand to go back to the traditional visits with Santa, unfortunately, Santas…
Read MoreThe Rhode Island Christmas Festival
It’s the annual Rhode Island Christmas Festival on November 20 and 21, 2021 at the West Warwick Civic Center, 100 Factory St., in West Warwick. Saturday the event runs 10 a.m. and until 4 p.m. Sunday hours are 11am to 3pm. Shop with handcrafters, artisans, makers, direct sellers and other small businesses. Entertainment both days.Santa,…
Read MoreThe Blackstone Valley Polar Express is back
The Magic Returns this holiday season for a three-hour experience at the Blackstone Valley Polar Express This 90-minute train ride to view the North Pole is filled with singing, games, a reading of the classic children’s story “The Polar Express,” and a visit from Santa! The Conductor will be there to punch your special Golden…
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