NOTICE: For your convenience, you can e-mail your bulletin board notices to briang@rhodybeat.com as well as mail to 1944 Warwick Ave., Warwick, RI 02889, or fax to 732-3110.

Tri-City Elks

Turkey Trot Friday, Nov. 6 beginning at 6:30 p.m. There is a $10 entrance fee and will be offering open face turkey sandwiches for your money.

Neal & The Vipers with Dave Howard Nov. 13 from 8 p.m. - 12 midnight. There is a $6 donation at the door.

Country line dancing lessons continue every Monday from 7-9 p.m. Lori Enos is the instructor, and the cost is $6 per person. Proceeds to benefit Elks Charities.

Zumba lessons continue every Tuesday from 6-7 p.m. Lorraine Blanchard is the instructor. Come and burn some calories and enjoy the fun. Cost is $6 per person.

Pasta Dinner & Raffle

Friends of the Warwick Animal Shelter will hold its 11th Annual Pasta Dinner & Raffle Nov. 7 from 5-7 p.m. at Norwood Baptist Church, 48 Budlong Avenue, Warwick. Enjoy home cooked pasta, fresh salad, meatballs, Italian bread, dessert and more. Take a chance on a large assortment of great raffle prizes including liquor baskets, gift cards, jewelry and more. Tickets are $10 each and $3 each for children under 6 years old. To purchase tickets in advance, to make a reservation, to donate a raffle prize or for more information, call 467-2692 or 738-6322. Reserve tickets by Nov. 3.

VOWS Chopstick Auction

Volunteers of Warwick Schools (VOWS) will hold its popular chopstick auction Nov. 7 at the Buttonwoods Community Center, 3027 West Shore Road. The auction begins at noon, but participants may arrive at 11:30 a.m. to take a look at what’s available. Auction items range in value from $10 to $150 and include restaurant and retail gift certificates, gift baskets and items for men, women and children. The purchase of a $20 Golden Numbered Chopstick enters participants in every drawing. You need not be present to win. Once you have purchased your Golden Numbered Chopstick you may also purchase up to five “In until you win” chopsticks for $5 each at the door the day of the event. The $5 chopsticks are entered in each drawing until a prize is won (the purchaser must be present to win). All proceeds from this event support the work of Volunteers of Warwick Schools. For more information contact VOWS at 734-3230.

Bingo

Bingo will be held Nov. 7 at St. Kevin’s church hall, 333 Sandy Lane. Doors open at 5 p.m., bingo starts at 6 starting with a $100 special and the last special is $100.

Saint Timothy Open House

St. Timothy’s Church in Warwick is having an open House and ministry fair Nov. 8. It begins with a special Mass at 9:30, followed by displays of the various activities and ministries at the parish. Father Andrew Messina and other members of the parish will be available to tell you more about

St. Timothy’s and answer any questions you may have. There will also be representatives from St. Peter’s Tri-Parish School. St. Timothy’s is located at 1799 Warwick Avenue in Warwick. All are welcome.

Friends Bingo

The Friends of the Warwick Senior Center Inc. will have bingo Nov. 8 at the Pilgrim Senior Center. Doors open at 11 a.m.; please be prompt. They are collecting toiletries for the homeless. Bring a friend and have a great time.

Buttonwoods Red Hats

On Nov. 9 the Buttonwoods Red Hats will be having a game day at 1 p.m. at the Buttonwoods Community Center on West Shore Road. New members are welcome to attend. Call Mary Nolan at 941-5507.

Birthday Ball & Dinner

A birthday ball and dinner is planned on Nov. 10 at the West Valley Inn, 4 Blossom Street, West Warwick, at 6 p.m. All Marines, active, retired, former and FMF Corpsmen are invited to attend. The guest of honor speaker will be Sgt. Major Scott Smith (Ret). For ticket information and reservations call Jane Deptula at 397-4232 or email (josephdeptula@cox.net).

Classic Movie Night

Art Space PAVA movie nights will run November 13 and 20 up to Thanksgiving Day. Films will include an Alfred Hitchcock Night, Monty Python Night and a Mel Brooks Night.  All movies will start at 6 p.m. and will be shown at the JONAH Community Center, 830 Oakland Beach Avenue, Warwick.  Donations at the door are $2 for adults and $1 for children. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Refreshments will also be sold. For more information call 568-6550 or on the web at artspacepava.org or check out the Facebook site, or Lucille Mota Costa at 578-3033.

All You Can Eat Turkey Dinner

The First Congregational Church of Warwick, 715 Oakland Beach Ave., is having an all you can eat turkey dinner Nov. 14 from 4:30-7 p.m. Menu includes turkey, gravy, potatoes, turnip, squash, green beans, cranberry sauce, rolls & butter, homemade desserts, coffee and tea. Cost for adults is $14, children 12 years and under $5, children 5 years and under free. This supper sells out quick, so come early.

Ham & Bean Dinner

The Greater Warwick Lions Club is having a ham and bean dinner Nov. 14 at Pilgrim Lutheran Church, 1817 Warwick Ave. from 5-7 p.m. Cost is $10 per person, children under 10 $4. Menu includes ham, beans, cole slaw, macaroni salad, bread & butter, desserts, coffee and cold drinks. All proceeds benefit Lions Club charities. For tickets call Donna at 738-9774 or Dan at 921-2418.

Pasta Dinner

A pasta dinner will be held Nov. 14 from 12-6 p.m. at the Oakland Beach Fireman’s Club. Tickets will be sold for $10; all the proceeds will go to the CEP Special Fund. Any donations would be appreciated. This event is hosted by Cailynn Leveillee for her senior project.

Temple Sinai Sisterhood

The Temple Sinai Sisterhood will host a fundraising activity at the Barnes and Noble bookstore Nov. 15 at 1350 Bald Hill Road in Warwick from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Shoppers will be able to purchase a voucher from members of the Sisterhood at the bookstore, and a portion of the net sale will be contributed to Temple Sinai.

Gorton High School

Monthly Luncheon

The Gorton High School monthly luncheon will be held Nov. 18 (postponed from Veterans Day, Nov. 11) at Sam’s Inn, 2227 West Shore Road, Warwick, at 12 noon.  Cost is $16. All Gorton High School classmates from 1941- 1955, spouses and friends are welcome. Call or e-mail Dot McGuinn at 463-9535 or mcguinn@cox.net if you plan to attend.

Bake Sale to Help

Homeless Cats and Dogs

Friends of the Warwick Animal Shelter will hold its annual fall bake sale Nov. 21 at the Warwick Mall Community Booth, 400 Bald Hill Road, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Homemade pies, cakes, cupcakes, cookies, sweets etc. for people and homemade dog treats will be for sale. Also dog coats, dog beds and other animal related apparel will be available for purchase. Donations of baked goods will be accepted the morning of the sale at the Community Booth, located at the mall entrance to JC Penney. For more information call 467-2692 or 738-6322. All proceeds will benefit the homeless cats and dogs waiting for adoption at the Warwick Animal Shelter.

Fall Festival

Pilgrim Lutheran Church, 1817 Warwick Ave., is having a fall festival Nov. 21 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. featuring new and used treasures, books galore, handmade knitted and crocheted items, baked good and more. Come for lunch and buy a raffle ticket for great prizes.

Coat Drive

The Warwick Teachers Union is holding a coat drive through Nov. 25 to benefit Warwick families. They are collecting clean, gently used coats, hats, gloves and mittens to help neighbors and community. Collection boxes will be in every Warwick public school and the Warwick Teachers Union, 585 Jefferson Blvd., Warwick.

Fire Victims Fundraiser

A fundraiser to benefit the victims of the Four Seasons South fire will be held Dec. 2 from 6-10 p.m. at the Tri-City Elks Lodge on West Shore Road. The evening will include raffles, music and food. A donation of $15 at the door is requested. The fire started by a faulty exterior electrical box damaged 24 apartment units in the early morning hours of Sept. 19. Many tenants did not have insurance and lost their belongings, but fortunately there were no injuries. The Nelsons, one of those families that were burned out, are planning the fundraiser.

Cranston Senior Guild

The Cranston Senior Guild’s annual holiday party will be held Dec. 2 at West Valley Inn, 4 Blossom St., West Warwick, at 12 noon. Cost of the lunch is $21, which includes soup, salad, pasta, entree and dessert. Following the lunch there will be entertainment and a raffle. Men and women 55-plus are welcome to join the Senior Guild.  Reservations for the lunch must be made by Nov. 20. For information call Natalie at 615-9483.

TOPS

Take Off Pounds Sensibly, Rhode Island Chapter No. 38, East Greenwich meets every Thursday at the Women & Infants’ Center, 1050 Main Street, East Greenwich Weigh-in begins at 9 a.m. and runs until 9:50. The meeting will follow at 10. Admission costs $1.50 per week. For more information about TOPS, call TOPS Greeter Carole Paster from Exeter at 295-8381, e-mail at cpaster1@verizon net, call (800) 932-8677 or visit www.tops.org.

Men’s Church Bowling League

Bowlers are needed, individuals or four-man teams, for a Tuesday night league at 6:45 at Meadowbrook Lanes in Warwick. Call Everett Griffiths at 739-5343 or Meadowbrook Lanes at 737-5402.

Women’s Bowling League

A Women’s Bowling League is looking for more bowlers Monday nights at Meadowbrook Lanes, Warwick Ave., at 6:15 p.m. Call Monique Lavallee at 780-9855 or Karen Shields at 463-0004.

Canasta

Canasta, a free, drop-in program on Fridays at 12:45 p.m. at Swift Community Center, 121 Peirce Street, East Greenwich. Participants must have a basic knowledge of the game. For more information call Erin at 886-8669.

Moms for Moms

Support a new mother, share your experience and make a new friend. You can make a difference with just one hour a week. Moms for Moms/Families First RI helps pregnant women and new mothers deal with an enormous transition by matching them with trained volunteers who are mothers themselves. The program provides emotional and social support and strives to connect new moms to resources within their own communities. Mentors develop a warm, supportive relationship while spending time with the new mom in their homes, accompanying them on outings and attending mom gatherings. They will train you and provide supervisory support to volunteers. Don’t miss out on this opportunity. Contact 383-9933 or email admin@familiesfirstri.org.

Bocce Players or Teams Wanted

The East Natick Veterans Athletic Association, 17 Baker Street, Warwick, is looking for bocce players or four-man teams for their summer bocce league. For details and information contact Bob at 497-0895. Games are played in an indoor court and games are held on weeknights.

Poker Players Wanted

Poker players are wanted at the Pilgrim Senior Center every Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. Call Roy Walsh at 497-8097.

Greenwich Bay Women’s Club

The Greenwich Bay Women’s Club meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at Atria Harborhill, 159 Division St. on the Warwick/East Greenwich line) to work together to make a difference in local communities. There are no age or residency requirements to join and meetings are open. If you would like further information, contact membership chair Diane Gadoury at 860-465-7987.

Kent Center Seeks Donations

Are you a successful business owner? The Kent Center would welcome a gift basket or gift certificate to feature in a silent auction. Did you know that Rhode Island has the highest percentage of people suffering from mental illness in the country? The Kent Center is a comprehensive community-based behavioral healthcare provider that has delivered mental health and substance abuse services since 1976. Their mission is to improve the quality of life of individuals by providing trauma-informed care that promotes growth, mutual interdependence and recovery. Your donation will be used to raise funds for TKC’s programs and services. All donations are tax-deductible and your company will be listed in event marketing material as an investor in community mental health. Contact Sarah Channing at 738-1338 x335 for more information, or drop off donations at 2756 Post Road, Warwick, from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Warwick Historical Society

The Warwick Historical Society meets weekly at the John Waterman Arnold House on Roger Williams Circle Wednesdays from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and every second Saturday of the month at 11 a.m.-2 p.m. All are welcome and urged to become member and volunteer. Visit www.whsri.org, join them on Facebook or call 737-4617 for more information.

Hi-Lo-Jack League

The Warwick Senior Citizens Hi-Lo-League is held Mondays at the Buttonwoods Community Center, Tuesdays at the Pilgrim Senior Center and Thursdays at the Buttonwoods Community Center, all starting at 12:30 p.m. Call Ray Walsh at 497-8097 or George Gange 739-6682.

Photographic Society of RI

The Photographic Society of Rhode Island welcomes camera enthusiasts of all abilities. Meetings are held on the second, third and fourth Tuesday of each month, September through May at Lakewood Baptist Church, 255 Atlantic Ave. For more information visit www.psri.us.

Hospice Volunteer Informational Meeting

The VNA of Care New England conducts weekly hospice volunteer informational meetings at the VNA of Care New England, 51 Health Lane, Warwick. Have you ever wondered how you can make the difference in the life of a family whose loved one is in hospice care? Do you want to join with a dedicated hospice volunteer program that provides training and ongoing support in this most rewarding work? Come and find out more about the VNA of Care New England hospice Call Carolyn McDonough, Hospice Volunteer Coordinator, at 921-7614 to register.

Moms RI

Support a new mother, share your experience and make a new friend. You can make a difference with just on hour a week. Moms for Moms RI helps pregnant women and new mothers deal with an enormous transition by matching them with trained volunteers who are mothers themselves. The program provides emotional and social support and strives to connect new moms to resources within their own communities. Mentors develop a warm, supportive relationship while spending time with the new mom in their homes, accompanying them on outings, and attending mom gatherings. You will be trained and provided supervisory support from volunteers. Contact Sally at 383-9933.

Mentoring

Do you have an hour a week to spare? That’s all it takes to make a difference in the life of a child. Today’s children need positive, caring adult role models to help them develop confidence, self-esteem, and a desire to stay in school. For more information on the Warwick Mentor Program, contact Pamela Sherman at 732-7700 x117 or visit the Rhode Island Mentoring Partnership website at www.mentorRI.org.

Aphasia Conversation Group

On the second Tuesday of each month from 6-7:30 p.m., Sargent Rehabilitation Center, 800 Quaker Lane, Warwick, holds an aphasia conversation group. This group provides a supportive meeting place for people with aphasia to socialize and share their communication challenges and strategies. There is no charge for participation. Attendance is limited to individuals with aphasia only. For more information contact Lucia Watson, MS, SLP at 886-6600 or visit www.sargentcenter.org.

Fife & Drum Corps

Join the Pawtuxet Rangers Fife & Drum Corps of Warwick and continue the great tradition of Colonial/Revolutionary history through music. The Fife & Drum Corps meets every Wednesday night at Wyman Elementary School from 6:30-8 p.m. The corps is open to anyone over the age of 12. Drum and fife instruction is available to beginners.

Free Sunday Lunch

St Paul Lutheran Church, 389 Greenwich Ave., is offering a free lunch for anyone in need of meal or companionship. All are welcome every Sunday from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. For more information call 737-6758.

Rhode Island Pet Bird Club

The R.I. Pet Bird Club welcomes anyone who owns birds or has an interest in exotic birds. Meet other people who have birds, listen to guest lecturers and more. The meetings are held on the first Monday of each month. For more information call Michele at 739-7290 or visit www.orgsites.com/ri/ripbc.

Free Pet Food

Bonniedale Farm in North Scituate offers dog and cat food at no cost to struggling pet owners, hoping to provide for the animals while easing the burden on community members facing tough times. Those wishing to donate or in need of pet food can contact Dan MacKenzie at 574-6056. The mailing address for the farm is 1097 Chopmist Hill Road, North Scituate, RI 02857, while the physical address is 1056 Danielson Pike, North Scituate. MacKenzie asks that visitors call before making the trip. More information can be found online at www.bonniedalefarmanimalsanctuary.com.

Fife and Drum Corps

The Kentish Guards Fife and Drum Corps rehearses on Wednesday evenings from 7-9 p.m. at the Kentish Guards Armory on Pierce St. in East Greenwich. Free lessons on playing the fife are provided to men and young men interested in joining the corps.

Grief Support

If you have experienced the loss of someone you love and are ready to begin or continue the healing process, then you are welcome to come to a grief support group. The group meets at the Christ Church Office condo, 61 Cedar Ave #6, East Greenwich, Sundays from 2-4 p.m. For more information visit the Christ Church website (www.christchurchec.org), call the Church office (884-8632) or email info@christchurchec.org.

Evening Counseling Available

If you are experiencing depression, anxiety or overwhelming stress coupled with an addiction to or dependence on drugs or alcohol, then The Kent Center’s new evening program may be right for you. The Kent Center is offering an intensive outpatient program for people battling co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders Program hours are 4:40-8 p.m., making it accessible for people who work. The program is confidential and personalized to meet individual needs. For more information call 732-5656.

Help for Victims of Crime

Are you a victim of physical or sexual assault, domestic violence, untreated childhood abuse, or another crime or traumatic event? Are you experiencing depression, anxiety, difficulty concentrating, increased substance use or other emotional difficulties? If so, you may be eligible to receive counseling services free of charge at The Kent Center (www.thekentcenter.org). Victims of crimes and other traumatic events often experience debilitating psychiatric symptoms that may have long-term affects if left untreated. Seek treatment today at 732-5656.

Volunteers Needed to Sew

Looking for something to do to help foster kids? Organizers of The Sewing Project to Help Foster Kids are looking for volunteers who want to help sew pillowcase or duffel bags for foster children. Currently their belongings are sometimes put in black trash bags. Foster parent Adriane Grimaldi in Scottsdale, Ariz. started the Sewing Project in February 2008 for children taken from their homes by Child Protective Services (CPS) to make kid-friendly bags for carrying their belongings instead of trash bags. To date, people have made 6,700 pillowcase bags for foster kids Pillowcase bags are delivered to CPS to use instead of trash bags. The Sewing Project has opened a new Rhode Island Chapter working with the Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) and is in need of volunteers to sew. For more information contact Hollie Galloway at holliegal@verizon.net.

Cornerstone Church

Cornerstone Church, 1990 Elmwood Ave., Warwick, is member of the RI Community Food Bank Hours of operation are the first and third Saturday from 9-11 a.m. and the second and fourth Monday from 6-8 p.m. For more information call 781-6121.

Domestic Abuse Support Groups

The Elizabeth Buffum Chace Center is a non-profit agency providing services to victims of domestic abuse and sexual assault. The agency offers morning and evening support groups for adults dealing with current or past domestic abuse Groups provide a safe place to talk with others who have shared similar experiences. The groups are confidential and free of charge. For more information call Jessica at 738-1700.

Free Health Care

Our Lady of Fatima Hospital has an outreach coordinator to assist women in getting free health care If you are between the ages of 40-64 and are underserved or uninsured, call Maria at 456-3105 for a confidential assessment. You may be eligible for free care including mammogram and gynecological care.

Old Warwick Grange #41

The Grange is a fraternal community service, non-profit organization with a special interest in rural life and the traditions of faith, patriotism, leadership and family values Grange where the whole family can go and grow Help them to help others The meetings are held on the third Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. No meetings in July or August. The Grange hall is located at 1175 West Shore Rd.

Developmental Screening

The Child Outreach Department of the Warwick Public Schools, in cooperation with the Volunteers of Warwick schools (VOWS), conducts regular preschool screening clinics. All Warwick preschool children between the ages of 3 and 5 are offered the Early Screening Inventory-Revised (ESI-R). This is a free service provided by the Warwick Public Schools. Participation in a Developmental Screening is a long established program of the Warwick School Department that provides families with information about their child’s development and offers information about community resources. For more information, or to arrange a clinic appointment for your preschool aged child, call the VOWS office at 734-3230.