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

Car Show continues every Thursday evening at 5 p.m. in the back of the Lodge near the Tiki Bar. Come show off your car. There is a wall plaque awarded to the owner of the most popular vehicle of the evening. Music is provided for your enjoyment by Bob Caramante. Have a cold beverage at the Tiki Bar, listen to the music, and have something good to eat from the grill.

Zumba lessons will be held on Tuesday evenings from 6-7 p.m. Cost is $6 per person and the instructor is Lorraine Blanchard. Come burn off some calories while having fun doing it.

Halfway to St. Patrick's Day

A Halfway to St. Patrick's Day with Dublin-born singer, songwriter and balladeer Colm O'Brien will be held Sept. 23 at 8 p.m. at the Irish Ceilidhe Club of Rhode Island, 50 America St., Cranston. Admission is free. Call 944-3233 for more information or visit www.irishclubri.org.

Looking For Crafters

Spring Green Memorial Church, 1350 Warwick Ave., is looking for crafters to participate in a craft fair to be held Sept. 24 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Those who wish to rent tables for yard sale items are also welcome to join. Anyone interested or for more information, contact the church office Tuesday through Friday 9 a.m.-12 noon at 463-8328 to reserve your space.

Community Lunch

A free community lunch and food pantry will be held Sept. 24 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 111 West Shore Road, Warwick. Everyone is invited to participate.

Bingo

St. Benedict Circle #423, Daughters of Isabella, will hold their annual bingo Sept. 24 at 12:30 p.m. in the St. Benedict Parish Hall. Admission is $10, which includes 15 bingo games plus dessert and coffee. Raffle tickets will be on sale for $1 each or $5 for six tickets, with many chances to win.

Variety Show

The 13th annual Thompson Memorial Variety Show will be held Sept. 24 at 7 p.m. at Woodbury Union Church, corner of West Shore Road and Beach Ave. Come and enjoy a night of comedy and song unlike anything you’ve seen before. Tickets are $10 each, with children 12 and under free. This year’s proceeds will go to two worthy charities, Best Buddies RI and Let’s Read RI. Both charities have websites where you can get more information on what they do. Refreshments will follow the show.

Flea Market

A flea market, bake sale and snack bar will be held Sept. 24 at Lakewood Baptist Church, 255 Atlantic Ave., from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. (rain or shine). Free New York life-issued child ID.

Warwick Figure Skaters

Warwick Figure Skaters will hold open registration for their fall-winter programs Sept. 24 from 12-2 p.m. at Thayer Arena, 975 Sandy Lane, Warwick. Their learn to skate group lesson programs taught by professional instructors will begin Oct. 15 for 17 weeks. Warwick Figure Skaters is a non-profit founded in 1970. Club information and application are available on their website, www.warwickfs.org.

Barbecue Fundraiser

Greenwood Volunteer Fire Co. 1 presents a Texas Roadhouse Barbecue Fundraiser Sept. 25 at 1 p.m. at 45 Kernick St., Warwick. Cost is $25 per ticket, which includes a Texas Roadhouse barbecue, beer, wine, soft drinks and dessert. There will be raffles, door prizes, Warwick Fire Department demos and live music from Blackstrap Molasses. Proceeds will help in the ongoing efforts to improve and maintain the Greenwood Volunteer Fire Co. 1 Museum. For tickets call Ray at 523-1702.

New England Amputee Association

On Sept. 28 at 6:30 p.m. the New England Amputee Association will be holding an informational meeting for amputees and their families. The topic of the meeting is twofold; one bring amputees together helps us all. Those that have experience amputation and how it changed their life’s can now assist others facing the same struggles. Second, the information shared and provided by the New England Amputee Association helps everyone. Join in at Memorial Outpatient Rehabilitation, 111 Brewster St, Pawtucket. For more information visit www.NewEnglandAmputeeAssociation.com or call 978-365-3580.

Warwick Municipal Retirees Association

The next meeting of the Warwick Municipal Retirees Association will be Sept. 28 at 10:30 a.m. at the Pilgrim Senior Center. Join for coffee and pastry and a discussion on the latest issues. Call Lois at 738-1768 for more information.

Trout Unlimited

The Narragansett Chapter of Trout Unlimited (TU225) will host its regular monthly membership meeting Sept. 28 starting at 6:30 p.m. at the Coventry/West Greenwich Elks Lodge #2285, 42 Nooseneck Hill Road (Rte. 3, Exit 6 off Rte. 95), West Greenwich. This will be the first indoor meeting for TU225 for the fall 2016/winter 2017 season. As a follow-up to his presentation last year on the minor factors that can make a big difference in your fishing results, Steve Culton returns to describe the next higher level of factors that can make a big difference in your fishing experience and results in his presentation "The Little Things 2.0.” Steve is an experienced fly fishing guide, professional fly tyer and freelance writer from neighboring Connecticut, and his passions include fishing for trout, stripers, steelhead and in small streams with wild brookie populations. Networking starts about 6 p.m. and, following a short business meeting, the presentation will start about 7 p.m. with questions and answers to follow. Contact Chapter president Ron Marafioti at 463-6162 with any questions.

Pumpkin Patch

The Pumpkin Patch will be open Oct. 1-31 at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 111 West Shore Road. Pumpkins will be sold Mondays through Fridays, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturdays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sundays 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Pumpkins sold by size. Major credit cards are accepted.

Physical Fitness Training

A local non-profit will bring organized basketball, nutrition education and physical fitness training to 160-200 youth in Warwick. The program will run from Oct. 1 through Feb. 28, and players only pay a $25 fee for the entire season. They are a registered 501(c)3 non profit, and they are currently close to capacity. For more information, call Stephen Pope, director, Hoop Dreams Rhode Island, at 391-1117.

St. Rita's Autumn Bazaar

The St. Rita's Women's Club is hosting the annual St. Rita's Bazaar Oct. 1 at the Williams Shields Post #43, 662 West Shore Road, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Vendors will feature custom crafts plus there is a penny social, 50/50 raffle, baked goods and hundreds of handmade crafts. The kitchen will be open for goodies and lunch.

Blessing of the Animals

Annual Blessing of the Animals will be held at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 111 West Shore Road, Oct. 2 at 2 pm. Bring your pets appropriately leashed or caged and join in this short service commemorating St. Francis' love for God's creatures, rain or shine. All are welcome. Annual Blessing of the Animals - St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 111 West Shore Road, Warwick - Sunday, October 2 at 2 pm. Bring your pets appropriately leashed or caged and join in this short service commemorating St. Francis' love for God's creatures. Rain or shine. All are welcome.

Vendors/Crafters Wanter

The West Warwick Angels Caring for Animals is looking for vendors and crafters for their annual holiday bazaar on Nov. 5 at the Church of the Apostles, 170 Fairview Ave., Coventry. Tables are supplied and available for $20 for a six-foot or $25 for an eight-foot. Deadline to apply is Oct. 5. Email joanforevents@gmail.com for application or more information. All proceeds benefit the West Warwick Animal Shelter.

Cranston Seniors Schedule Activities

Cranston Senior Guild’s next meeting will take place Oct. 5 at 1 p.m. at Tamarisk Assisted Living, 3 Shalom Drive, Warwick. The versatile J. Ferguson, aka BIG J. Slick, will have us tapping our toes and clapping our hands with his entertaining music and songs. Following the entertainment there will be a short meeting, refreshments and a raffle. All men and women age 55 years plus are welcome to join. Cranston residency is not required.

A bus trip to Foxwoods is planned for Nov. 9. The cost of the trip is $23 per person. The price includes roundtrip motor coach bus, free buffet or $10 food coupon to any restaurant at the casino, and $10 bonus slot play. The bus makes two pickups: 9 a.m. at the Dwares JCC, 401 Elmgrove Ave., Providence, and 9:15 a.m. at Rhode Island Mall near Sears Auto Center. The bus will depart Foxwoods at 3:15 p.m. Payment must be received by Oct. 25. Be sure to respond early. For more information call Sunny at 785-0748.

State Grange Annual Session

The 130th Annual Session of the Rhode Island State Grange will be held Oct. 6-8 at the Radisson Hotel,

2081 Post Road. Each day will begin at 8:30 a.m. There will be a special guest representing the National Grange at this session. The State Grange Session is open to all local 4th Degree Grange members with the exception of the first day, Oct. 6, when the Grange is open in the 6th Degree and lowered to the 4th Degree and the conferral of the 6th Degree on Thursday evening. Reports and awards will be given by various Granges around the state. There will be election of the state Grange officers on Oct. 7, with installation of officers taking place Oct. 8.

Heritage Fall Festival 

Heritage Christian Fellowship will conduct its first annual Fall Festival Oct. 8 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. There will be games, hayrides and a super-sized bounce house. In addition, a craft show and bake sale will be held inside the education building. Hot dogs, pizza and popcorn will also be available. Dave Howard of Neil and the Vipers will be performing throughout the day. The proceeds from the festival will go to support the work of Cornerstone Adult Services and the Warwick Neck Improvement Association as well as the renovation fund for the historic church building.

Bingo

Bingo will be held Oct. 8 in the St. Kevin’s Church hall, 333 Sandy Lane, starting and ending with a $100 special. Doors open at 5 p.m., bingo starts at 6.

Country & Western Night

The Oakland Beach Volunteer Fire Company is hosting a Country & Western Night Oct. 14, with dinner starting at 7 p.m. Menu includes ribs, corn bread and beans. Music will be provided by the Rhode Island Rednecks. There will be raffles and a best western attire prize. Tickets are $25 per person; see Mel or a bartender.

Living Rosary for Peace

St. Benedict Circle #423, Daughters of Isabella, will be having a Living Rosary for Peace Oct. 15 at 2:30 p.m. at St. Benedict Church, 135 Beach Ave., Warwick. Sixty representatives are needed for each bead. All local parishes are invited to participate. A sign-up sheet is provided at the entrance of each parish for all volunteer participants who would like to represent a bead; sign up by Oct. 2. If you have questions call Shirley Mello, chairperson, at 821-8461 or Peggy Porter, regent, at 339-3143.

Turkey Supper

Norwood Baptist Church, 48 Budlong Ave., Warwick, is holding their 64th Annual Turkey Supper Oct. 15. Menu includes traditional harvest supper served buffet-style, rolls, sliced roasted turkey, stuffing, gravy, whipped potatoes, butternut squash, green beans, cranberry sauce, coffee, tea, milk, juice and pie. Adults, $10.00 Kids ages 3-10 $4. Seating is limited and reservations are required. Choose from the 4:30 p.m. or 6:30 p.m. seating. To place your reservations, call 941-7040 or email NorwoodBaptist1@gmail.com.

Blood Drive

Warwick Firefighters, 750 Warwick Ave., is holding a blood drive Oct. 16 from 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Breakfast will be served to all donors.

Chopstick Auction

The Oakland Beach Volunteer Women’s Auxiliary will have their annual chopstick auction Oct. 22. Doors open at 12 noon, the auction starts at 1 p.m. A chopstick for $10 will get you in all the drawings. They can be purchased at the door. Hotdogs, pizza and pastry will be available to purchase, along with a cash bar. Must be 18 or older.

Family Harvest Dinner Dance

William Shields Jr. Post 43 American Legion, 662 West Shore Road, is having a family harvest sinner dance Oct. 22 from 6-11 p.m. Menu includes complete roast pork dinner, fall vegetables, cider, coffee and dessert. Donation is $15. All proceeds will benefit the Shields Post Building Fund. Tickets are available at the bar (737-9711) or by calling Gloria at 732-1373.

Warwick Ghost Tours

The Warwick Center for the Arts, 3259 Post Road, is bringing back the Warwick Ghost Tours Oct. 29. Join for a night of fun as paranormal investigators John Austin and Jaime Rogers lead groups through Warwick City Hall, which has been known to have paranormal activity. The main gallery will also be open with exciting raffle baskets, snacks, drinks and spooky readings. Tours will run at 7, 8 and 9 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for kids 10 and under. Call now to get your tickets at 737-0010; limited spaces are available for each tour.

Wanted: Norwood Crime Watch Participants

The Norwood Neighborhood Association Crime Watch Committee is looking for residents to be part of a crime-prevention program. If you would like to be part of this important initiative, email to norwoodna@verizon.net or call NNA at 785-0616. Minimal time is required but it could save you a lot of headaches in response to a crime.

Bowlers Needed

Bowlers are needed for a Monday night league starting at 6:30 at Meadowbrook Lanes in Warwick. Call Pat at 737-0361 or 523-7108.

Old Warwick Grange #41

The Grange is a fraternal non-profit organization with a special interest in community service. Their history is as an agricultural organization and the traditions of faith, patriotism, leadership and family values. Their meetings are held on the third Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m.; no meetings in July or August. The Grange hall is located at 1175 West Shore Road, Warwick. For more information call 465-7259.

Transformation Tuesday

Transformation Tuesday is held at Kon Asian Bistro, 553 Main Street, East Greenwich, the third Tuesday of every month from 7 p.m.-8:30. Mingle and hear solutions for weight loss, having more energy, raising your performance and healthy aging. Come ready to sample products. To register or for more information call at Cindy 497-5656.

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.

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. Dont miss out on this opportunity. Contact 383-9933 or email admin@familiesfirstri.org.

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.

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 a meal or companionship. All are welcome every Sunday from 11:15-11:45 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 9-11:30 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.

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.