Posts Tagged ‘Warwick’
Networking Pick of the Week – Harbor Lights w/Central Chamber
The Central Chamber of Commerce’ popular LEADS Luncheon is being held at a perfect summer site – Harbor Lights in Warwick. The luncheon will be held on Friday, July 30th, noon to 1:30pm and is hosted by Slocum Real Estate & Insurance. The Chamber says that “Referrals are a powerful tool for generating new business.…
Read MoreOne public pool reopens – one close to it – one stuck in cement
Warwick’s indoor McDermott Pool reopening is set for Monday. After what the city has described as extensive repairs, the McDermott Pool will be reopened to the public. The reopening has been set for Monday, July 26th at 9am at 975 Sandy Lane in Warwick. Last time the pool was open was in March of 2020. …
Read MoreUpdate: Public Pools in Providence, Warwick, Pawtucket, Cranston
While we have the Pawtucket Police officers and Firefighters rushing to partner with the community by becoming certified lifeguards, and open the Veterans Pool in the Fairlawn section which is ready to go, but for the necessity of lifeguards, we check in with Providence and Warwick. Pawtucket is still recruiting lifeguards from the community, and…
Read MoreUPDATED: Public pools struggle to open amidst repairs, renovations, lack of lifeguards
This is a developing story… Photo: Courtesy, Leah Williams Metts After 2 days of calls to the city of Providence to determine the status of the public pools, particularly the pool at the Davey Lopes Recreation Center, and receiving mixed messages about opening, construction and adjustments, the city released a statement about the status of…
Read MorePlant sale today at Westbay Farm, Warwick
Today, Saturday, May 29th, Westbay Farm will hold its annual plant sale. There will be vegetable starts, flowers, and herbs for sale. Some greens and rhubarb will also be available. The plants have been grown with organic potting soil and without any pesticides. Westbay Farm’s Farm Manager is Steve Stycos, former Cranston City Councilman and…
Read MoreWarwick Symphony Orchestra concert Saturday
The Warwick Symphony Orchestra (WSO) brings classical and orchestral pops performances to communities across Rhode Island. As a regional volunteer touring symphony, the WSO sees as its mission to deliver high-quality live music and affordable performances to diverse communities. WSO ensures accessibility and appeals to a wide-ranging audience of varied backgrounds through programming that fluctuates between…
Read MoreOut-of-the-park! One night at Clegg Field in Warwick
No, it wasn’t the result of a fast ball, or anything to do with softball. This is the approximately 85 foot cell tower at the Clegg Field in Warwick, when, a few nights ago, during an adult softball league game the tower burst into flames and burned itself out. The tower is for cell phone…
Read MoreIndependent South County Health (hospital) system expanding
South County Health focused on future with facility, service line expansion RI-based independent healthcare system has unveiled a series of projects as part of its Strategic Plan to make innovative technology and exceptional patient care more accessible. A series of capital improvement projects are underway at South County Health, each designed to meet the diverse…
Read More5th Annual RI Quahog Week, May 17-23
Governor Dan McKee joined by DEM Director Janet Coit, Mayor Frank J. Picozzi, and commercial quahoggers from the RI Shellfishermen’s Association at a special event at the Town Dock, in Warwick, Friday afternoon, to kick off the 5th Annual Rhode Island Quahog Week. Quahog Week, which runs May 17 to May 23, highlights the importance…
Read MoreWarwick Animal Shelter – Craft Fair & Classic Car fundraising events are back
Two events are being planned to help support the programs and services of the Warwick Animal Shelter. The pandemic has curtailed their fundraising events – but has not meat there are not animals in need being serviced right now. Two events are being planned – a Craft Fair on May 8th and a Classic Car…
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