Free fall sports pre-participation exams at University Orthopedics

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Continuing a tradition more than two decades in the making, University Orthopedics will once again provide free Fall Sports Pre-Participation Exams for student-athletes of all ages, including those at the collegiate level.  University Orthopedics will host this year’s event at its Kettle Point location in East Providence on August 5, 2023, from 8 a.m. to 12…

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How to Talk About Race in 2023 – with Ray Rickman

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Ray Rickman, of Stages of Freedom, will discuss “How to Talk about Race in 2023” on Monday, February 6th at 6:30pm at the Weaver Library, 41 Grove avenue in East Providence. It is free and open to the public. Ray Rickman has conducted 300 diversity and race relations workshops for businesses, colleges and government agencies…

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Business Beat: Dolly Towne has many reasons to celebrate in 2023

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A new endeavor, grand opening and rebranding marks a monstrous start to her year. Four years ago, Dolly Towne found herself at a crossroads.  She held a comfortable job working as a payroll tax analyst at an established company. She and her husband later welcomed their son into the world. It would be a tug-of-war between raising their newborn and continuing to work on site. After much thought and…

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ART! The Art of Darkness at HeartSpot Art Center

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Their 6th Annual Art of Darkness Gallery Opening at the HeartSpot Art Center is on Thurs., Oct. 27th from 6-9. The exhibition goes until November 16th. This is our most popular (and FUN!) show we do all year – we hope to see many returning artists and new talent alike. Last year our show represented…

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Value of the Book – at Weaver Library with Ray Rickman

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In an Antiques Roadshow-type format, Ray Rickman will hold one of his popular events, “Value of the Book” on Monday, September 26th at 6pm at the Weaver Library, 41 Grove Ave, in East Providence. The event will cover what makes a book valuable, what type of book has the highest retail value, and will offer…

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St. Mary Academy-Bay View opens state-of-the-art science center

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New Barbara A. Papitto Science and Innovation Center immerses students in hands-on, advanced 21st Century learning As more women pursue careers in the sciences, STEM still remains a male-dominated field with limited leadership positions held by women. Bay View is working to change that. Made possible by more than $3 million in generous donations, St. Mary Academy…

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