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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.

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 a member and volunteer. Visit www.warwickhistoricalsocietyonline.org, join them on Facebook, or call 737-4617 for more information.

West Bay Chorale

The West Bay Chorale welcomes new and former members, male and female, all ages. If you like to sing, attend rehearsals at Edgewood Congregational Church, 1788 Broad Street, Cranston, from 7-9:30 p.m. on Monday evenings. No audition necessary. For information call 392-3458 or go to www.westbaychorale.org.

Tri City Elks Events

All Starz is at Tri City Elks, 1915 West Shore Road (upstairs), Warwick. Nice wood floor, great for dancing, cozy atmosphere, tiki bar outside. Tickets $10 in advance, $11 at door, 8-11 p.m. Tickets purchased in advance is strongly advised. Call 737-9510.

Don’t forget country line dancing every Monday 7-8:30 p.m. Cost $6. Instructed by Lori Enos.

Friends of Warwick

Animal Shelter

The monthly meeting for Friends of the Warwick Animal Shelter will be held Oct. 17 at our new location, the Pilgrim Senior Center, 27 Pilgrim Parkway (behind Benny’s on Warwick Avenue and near Pilgrim High School) at 6:30 p.m. We will be finalizing plans for the pasta supper on Nov. 2. Public is invited. For more information call Brenda at 467 2692.

Pasta Dinner Fundraiser

Warwick National Little League is hosting a pasta dinner fundraiser in loving memory of Donald “Dutch” Dutchover Oct. 18 from 6 p.m.-12 midnight at the Knights of Columbus, 475 Sandy Lane. Dinner featuring pasta, meatballs, salad, bread and dessert will be served until 10:30. There also will be a 50/50, raffles and more. Cost is $15 for adults, $10 kids 5-12, 4 and under eat free. All proceeds go directly to Nicholas Dutchover. For ticket information contact David Palumbo at 345-0400.

SAL Comedy Night

The SAL Comedy Night to be held on Oct. 18 from 6:30 to 11:30 p.m. at William Shields Post #43 will feature a chicken dinner and 50/50 raffle. A $25 donation is requested. Dinner will be served at 7, show starts at 8. Tickets may be purchased at the bar, or call Mel Higgins at 714-2275.

Tony the Dancing Cop

Trudeau Memorial Center will present Tony the Dancing Cop in a salute to safety Oct. 18 at 1:15 p.m. in the Patterson Building cafeteria.

Voices of RI Colon

Cancer Alliance

The Voices of RI chapter of the Colon Cancer Alliance will hold their next monthly meeting at on Saturday, Oct 19 at 1 p.m. in the large meeting room of the Warwick Public Library, 600 Sandy Lane, Warwick. All are welcome to come learn more about our organization, share their story and meet other survivors. For more information, call 739-5623 or visit www.ccalliance.org/RI.

Lakewood Baptist

Craft Show

The Lakewood Baptist Church will host a Craft Show on Saturday, Oct. 19 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The church is located at 255 Atlantic Avenue, Warwick. The show will feature crafts and a bake sale, as well as sandwiches, soups and drinks.

Chopstick Auction

The Oakland Beach Volunteer Women’s Auxiliary will have their annual chopstick auction on Saturday, Oct. 19. Doors open at 12:30 p.m., the auction begins at 1. 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 to purchase a chopstick.

Arts & Craft Show

Church of the Transfiguration, 1665 Broad St., Cranston, is having an arts & craft show Oct. 19 from 9 a.m-3 p.m. Featured will be jewelry, knitted items, greeting cards, local art, luncheon served and a baked goods table. There will be raffle items to bid on and a 50/50 raffle throughout the day. Bring a food donation for the Edgewood-Pawtuxet Food Closet and get a raffle ticket for a basket. The grand prize raffle is a week at Sea Mist Resort, Cape Cod, Dec. 1-7.

Rummage Sale

The First Baptist Church of East Greenwich, located on the corner of Peirce and Montrose Streets, will have its Fall rummage sale Oct. 18 from 4-8 p.m. and Oct. 19 from 8 a.m. until noon. The clothes are all sizes and household articles, even small furniture and electrical items, are in very good condition. They will have books, toys, shoes and bags, linens and so much more.

Boston Arts Overnight Super Raffle  

One lucky couple will win a “Boston Arts Overnight,” which includes admission to the Museum of Fine Arts, a live theatre performance from Arts Emerson and a deluxe hotel room with complimentary breakfast at the Courtyard by Marriott in the theatre district. The winner will be announced at the annual wine tasting fundraiser Oct. 18, but you don’t have to be present to win. You can buy Super Raffle tickets now through Oct. 18 (two tickets for $10) to support WMOA and its free art exhibits. More info is on Facebook and online or contact the office during gallery hours. Call Warwick Museum of Art, 3259 Post Road, at 401-737-0010 or visit www.warwickmuseum.org.

Turkey Supper

Join Norwood Baptist Church Oct. 19 for their 61st Annual Turkey Supper. Menu includes traditional harvest supper served buffet style with rolls, sliced roasted turkey, stuffing, gravy, whipped potatoes, butternut squash, green beans, cranberry sauce, coffee, tea, milk, juice and pie. Adults $10, kids ages 3-10 $4. Seating is limited and reservations are required. Choose from the 5 p.m. or 7 p.m. seating. To place your reservations call 941-7040 or email NorwoodBaptist1@

gmail.com.

Indoor yard sale

People’s Baptist Church, 1275 Elmwood Ave., Cranston, is having its annual indoor yard sale Oct. 19 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Jewelry Making Class

Jewelry-Making Class for ages 13 and up started on Oct. 12 at Warwick Museum of Art, 3259 Post Road. The class introduces students to basic techniques as they create necklaces, earrings, cast pendants and jewel boxes. Using metals, costume jewelry, plus found objects and materials, students will create unique, wearable art under the guidance of certified instructor Kerri Fletcher Saturdays from 1-3 p.m. on Oct. 19, 26 and Nov. 2, 9 and 16. Cost is $135 and includes materials. For more information call 737-0010 or visit www.warwickmuseum.org.

Steak Fry

Greenwood Volunteer Fore Company 1 is holding a fundraiser for fire truck restoration Oct. 20 at 2 p.m. There will be door prizes, entertainment and raffles. For tickets call 835-1111, 263-2395 or 316-1550. For information call Ray Bartlett at 523-1702.

New England Steel Guitar

New England Steel Guitar Country, Post 15, Main St., East Greenwich, will present the band Branded Oct. 20 from 1-5 p.m.

GFWC

The GFWC (General Federation of Women’s Clubs) Warwick Women’s Club will hold its annual membership drive at the meeting to be held Oct. 22 at 6 p.m. at the Elizabeth Buffum Chace Center in Warwick. The Warwick Women’s Club is a civic/community-minded club that provides funds for local organizations such as the EBCC and provides services and support for organizations such as the Norwood Boys’ and Girls’ Club, R.I. Mentoring, Project Undercover and House of Hope. Anyone wishing to attend this meeting, call Janet at 465-4768 or email Warwick@gfwcri.org. Refreshments will be served.

Conimicut Village

Improvement Workshop

A community workshop is scheduled to update the Conimicut Village Master Plan. The event will be an open exchange of ideas for improving the village with the goal of identifying future projects to include in the 2014 Conimicut Village Master Plan, an essential first step in accessing grant funds for use in the village area. The workshop is open to all Conimicut residents and will take place Oct. 22 at 6 p.m. at the William Shields American Legion Post 43, 662 West Shore Road. Please join Conimicut Village Association members and share your vision for Conimicut’s future. Call 524-8404 for more information.

Norwood Neighborhood

Association

A general meeting of the Norwood Neighborhood Association will be held Oct. 23 at 7 p.m. at the Norwood Boys & Girls Club, 43 Frederick St. The guest speaker will be Kelly Fredericks, president and CEO of the Airport Corp. He will provide an update on current and future airport construction initiatives leading to the main runway extension.  Also, there will be a police crime update report and a housing-issues-committee-status review. Refreshments and snacks will be served. All are welcome.

All You Can Eat

Spaghetti Supper

The First Congregational Church of Warwick, 715 Oakland Beach Ave., is having an All You Can Eat spaghetti supper on Saturday, Oct. 26 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. The menu includes the dinner, salad, beverages and homemade desserts.  The cost for adults is $8, children 12 and under $4. Children 5 and under are free. Come early, it sells out quick.

Bark at the Moon

The Little Rhodie Bully Breed Club, Inc. is collaborating with the National Coast-to-Coast Bully Walk at their annual Bark at the Moon event Oct. 26 at Warwick City Park. The walk begins at 10:45 a.m. and run from noon to 3:30 p.m. Events include an agility course for dogs, bounce house, fall photos, hay rides, interactive bite prevention play for kids, raffles, vendors and shopping, a Halloween costume contest for the dogs, and much more. All are welcome. Come have fun and meet other dog lovers. Bring awareness to a misunderstood type of dog. Support a great cause. Dogs may register upon arrival. A $5 donation per dog is appreciated upon registration.  All donations go towards helping homeless shelter dogs in Rhode Island. No aggressive dogs and all dogs in attendance must be up to date on rabies vaccines and be leashed. Fore more information contact Susan Parker at dynamic.dog.lady@gmail.com.

Arts & Crafts Festival

SS. Rose and Clement Parish, 111 Long St., Warwick, is having a Winter Wonderland Arts and Crafts Festival Oct. 25 from 5-9 p.m. (Special menu and penny social for kids) and Oct. 26 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Featuring crafters from Ocean State Artisans, Christmas and seasonal crafts and gifts, religious good, baked goods, white elephant sale, penny social, all-day snack bar (including a Hot Baked Potato Bar), giant raffle, mystery envelope and more. Admission is free. All are welcome. For more information call 739-0212.

Halloween Party

Asbury United Methodist Church, 143 Ann Mary Brown Dr., Warwick, is having a Halloween party Oct. 26 from 2-4 p.m. Children 10 and under are welcome (must be accompanied by an adult). Free will donations will be accepted. RSVP by Oct. 21; call 467-5122.

10th Annual

Howloween Bash

The animal shelter will be having its annual Halloween party Oct. 26 at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 475 Sandy Lane, Warwick, at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $15 and includes dinner. There will be a DJ, karaoke, dancing, raffles, costume contest and cash bar. Costumes are optional, adults only and no pets. All proceeds benefit shelter animals. For tickets and information call 468-4377 or e-mail animal.shelter@warwickri.

com.

Kent Hospital Auxiliary Fashion Show

Kent Hospital Auxiliary will hold a fashion show on Oct. 26 at Quidnessett Country Club, North Kingstown. Luncheon will be served at 12 p.m. Fashions are provided by Coldwater Creek and Gown Town. Tickets are $35. Doors open at 11 for shopping from local vendors that have been invited to participate. Raffles and special events will occur throughout the event. This fundraising event will support the Auxiliary’s $1 million pledge to Kent Hospital’s capital campaign and the renovation of the Dialysis Unit/3 North. For tickets and information, call Pat Carol at 884-8893.

Halloween Party

The William Shields Jr. American Legion Ladies Auxiliary, Unit #43, is sponsoring a Children’s Halloween Party on Sunday, Oct. 27 at the Post Home from 2 to 5 p.m. Cost is $3 per child.  Hot Dogs, punch and chips will be served along with games, prizes and surprises. Tickets are available at the Post or by calling Kathy Johnson at 941-2486. Ticket deadline is Wednesday, Oct. 23.

Vendors/Crafters Wanted

It’s time for the West Warwick Animal Shelter’s holiday bazaar to be held Nov. 2, from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Church of the Apostles, 170 Fairview Ave, Coventry. They are renting out 10-foot tables for $10. Tables are limited. Application bazaar deadline is Oct. 20. For application or more information call Michelle at 450-2145.

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