Posts Tagged ‘events’
RI Veterans: Did you know? 16.01.25 (Job Fair, GI Bill, events, volunteer needs, more) John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, contributing writer, veterans issues NEW: RI Veterans Home – Thursday & Friday – Career Fair What: Career Fair – the Rhode Island Veterans Home is looking to hire more staff to open up an additional neighborhood and serve more veterans at the long-term care facility in Bristol. Join Governor Dan McKee,…
Read MoreART! The Artist Loop: Thriving in Uncertain Times. Artist Sarah Jane Lapp, author Maggie Jackson
The Artist Loop will hold an event – Thriving in Uncertain Times this Thursday, November 7th from 5:30 to 6:30 at the Wanskuck Library, 233 Veazie St. in Providence. Thriving in Uncertain Times: A Talk with Author Maggie Jackson Award-winning journalist and author Maggie Jackson’s new book Uncertain explores why we should seek uncertainty in an…
Read MoreART! The Big Show at Imago Foundation for the Arts (IFA)
IFA is proud to announce “THE BIG SHOW,” an open community exhibit, kicking off on Saturday, January 13, with a complimentary public reception that evening from 5-8 pm in honor of the 103 extraordinary artists participating in this exhibit. As part of IFA’s ongoing celebration of its 20th anniversary, BankNewport is generously sponsoring cash awards,…
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? (benefits, disability, events, programs, discounts) – John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, veterans writer Did you know a veteran receiving VA disability could receive additional $40 to $300 additional a month benefits for his parents? More information on VA disability dependent parent program: If the veteran is directly caring for them and their income and net worth are below a certain amount, the VA disability dependent parent…
Read MoreIn the news… summary for May 5, 2023
RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY A 76-year-old nursing home patient at a nursing home killed his 81-year-old roommate by stuffing his mouth with cloth from a pillow. He has been arrested and will be charged with 1st degree murder. He has said that the roommate had tried to kill him first. Four Bristol town-owned properties will…
Read MoreTwin Cam for Twin Hearts at Newport Car Museum
1958 MGA Twin Cam Roadster Debuts on Valentine’s Day when Loved Ones Can Visit for Free The Newport Car Museum will debut a rare 1958 MGA Twin Cam Roadster on Valentine’s Day (Tuesday, February 14) when a loved one gets free admission with the purchase of an adult ticket. The MGA is one of several…
Read More“A Chance to Serve” – TODAY: Meet RI Author Brian Power
Brian Power, author of “A Chance To Serve” will be a featured author guest TODAY, Saturday, March 26th from 2-4pm at Savoy Bookshop and Cafe in Westerly, RI. Power’s new book is a memoir of Lt. Col. Brian Power, after over a quarter century career with the U.S. Marine Corps and Marine Corps Reserve, on…
Read MoreRhythm and Roots – the year the music stopped
by Nancy Thomas Rhythm and Roots Music, Dance and Food Festival is over. At least that is the feeling we are left with after reading the email received by Chuck Wentworth on Wednesday afternoon. There is always hope when you see “suspending all operations” – and “2022 is cancelled”, and perhaps this is a soft…
Read MoreRhode Island Fashion Week
Photo:Yemi Sekoni, MBA – Founder & Creative Director RHODE ISLAND FASHION WEEK, Season IX, is a 3-day event of fashion, art and entertainment from Friday, September 24th through Sunday, September 26th. It is produced by Lights Fashion Philanthropy. It will be held at the Providence Career & Technical Academy at 41 Fricker Street in Providence.…
Read MoreEngaged? Save this date…
You’re invited to attend the RI Wedding Expo at the Kinney Bungalow, 505 Point Judith Rd., Narragansett on Sunday, May 16 from 12-3 p.m, with Bridal Shows by Kelly. Free swag bag to the first 100 attendees. Great way to check out this beautiful, historic venue and connect with wedding professionals. Raffles, prizes, discounts! Register…
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