An unexpected feast of light and music one Christmas Eve

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by Nancy Thomas One year I found myself driving around downtown Providence early on Christmas Eve. I’m not really clear on how I came to be doing this.  My children were at their dad’s family’s and I guess I had not planned correctly and ended up alone on Christmas Eve. The drive was to “look…

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The spirit of Christmas – alive in this Pawtucket business

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In a quiet corner of Pawtucket, the spirit of Christmas was alive and well on Sunday, when Joey “Cash” DeBarros, owner of SIK Support is Key Clothing gave out the results of his Christmas Toy Drive to community children.  From 1 to 5pm, there were free toys for children, a raffle for four bikes and…

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Michael Rielly inducted into the International Santa Claus Hall of Fame

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The James D. Rielly Foundation, announced today that founder and president Michael Rielly, has been named to the International Santa Claus Hall of Fame for his contributions to the Santa Claus community and his charitable work as Santa Claus. Located in Santa Claus Indiana, the International Santa Claus Hall of Fame is the home of…

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Get Your Holiday(s) On! 2 Events TODAY. Polar Express & Doris Duke

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#1 – The Polar Express in East Greenwich Gather the little ones for an event that needs little preparation, driving, and investment – and will reap rewards and memories for a lifetime. Attend the magical holiday matinee screening of The Polar Express at the Greenwich Odeum,  59 Maim Street in East Greenwich. TODAY – Saturday,…

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A Christmas Gift… by Michael Morse

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Photo, top, Jason Michalski By Michael Morse She actually apologized for calling us. “I didn’t want to bother you, but I can’t stand the pain any longer.” Her home was meticulous, nestled on a quiet street in the Mount Pleasant section of the city, surrounded by beautiful yet modest homes that showed the pride of…

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Get Your Holiday(s) On! – Family Free Day at Linden Place, Bristol

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Linden Place and the Bristol Art Museum come together on Saturday, December 14, 2019 from 1 pm – 4 pm for their 2nd annual Holiday Family Free Day. Featuring tours of both the mansion and museum, arts & crafts, story time, photos with Santa and a concert, this afternoon of fun is not to be…

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Find “Elf Jon” and win…

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The Nick Slocum Team at Slocum Realty want to celebrate the month of December and the upcoming holiday season by sponsoring an on-line contest with prizes and donations to local charities in the winner’s name. This contest is open to anyone Southern New England, where the Slocum Team has a presence. Contestants register on-line and…

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Get Your Holiday(s) On! Feliz Navidude, Providence Gay Men’s Chorus

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From today, December 12th through the 15th, you have the opportunity to hear the Providence Gay Men’s Chorus when they perform at the Beneficent Congregational Church, in Providence. “Feliz Navidude” is their holiday concert. They will be highlighting the Latin flavors of the holiday season with tunes that echo the samba, salsa and jazz beats.…

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Wreaths Across America

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Next weekend, volunteers will lay wreaths at the graves of our fallen heroes all across the United States. Several cemeteries here in Rhode Island will have formal ceremonies where the names of all the buried veterans will be read and wreaths will be placed. With the theme, REMEMBER the Fallen. . . HONOR those who…

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Made in Rhode Island: The Official 2019 White House Christmas Ornament

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ChemArt, a Lincoln, Rhode Island company, has commemorated Christmas 365 days a year. From December 26th on, it’s all Christmas ornaments for the next year.  What some may not know is that since the 1980s, ChemArt has also produced all the commemorative ornaments for the White House. Each one has something unique to do with…

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