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Posted 7/3/14

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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.

Meadowbrook Bingo

Meadowbrook Terrace, 2220 Warwick Ave., has bingo every Friday night at 6:30 p.m., featuring great prizes and a wonderful group of people All are welcome

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.

Tri-City Elks

Blood Drive July 12 at 9 a.m. in the lower level of the building. Did you know that only three percent of eligible individuals donate blood? Let’s use this opportunity to raise that number and help many individuals with your gift of blood. One pint saves three lives. After you donate, enjoy a hearty home-cooked breakfast. So mark your calendars. Stop in between 9 a.m. and 12 noon on July 12 and give the gift of life.

Country line dancing with Tami has ended for the summer and will resume again on Monday, Sept. 18.

Tiki Bar Party July 25 at 6 p.m. Quesadillas, nachos, chili, fish and other tacos. Many lodge specials as well. Tickets are $15 per person and can be purchased in the lounge Monday to Thursday after 3 p.m. and Friday to Sunday after noon. Come join the fun.

Summer Art Camp

Ages 6-12 will have unique ways to explore their creativity this summer at Warwick Museum of Art, 3259 Post Road. New art sessions include comic books, oil pastels, wearable art, and art & poetry in nine lines. Plus, favorite sessions like acrylic painting, ceramics, drawing and jewelry making will be offered again. Full camp schedule, instructors and pricing are on Facebook (Events), online at warwickmuseum.org or call the office. Easy phone registration with Mastercard or Visa, but register soon because spaces are limited. Call 737-0010.

Daughters of Isabella

Saint Benedict Circle #423, Daughters of Isabella will be holding their monthly meeting July 7 at 6:30 p.m. in the Parish Center. There will be a pot luck supper following a short business meeting. Please bring an unwrapped $1.00 gift for the Penny Social following the supper.

Conimicut Village Association

The Conimicut Village Association will hold its monthly meeting July 8 at 7 p.m. at the William Shields Post American Legion, 662 West Shore Road. The Community Police will provide current crime information and plans for the Aug. 16 craft festival will be discussed. All Conimicut residents are welcome to attend.

Car Talk in the Gallery

Warwick Museum of Art, 3259 Post Road, will present Car Talk in the Gallery July 8 from 6-8 p.m. See the “Summer Cruising: Art of the Auto” exhibit, enjoy light refreshments, and hear how a writer and two artists were inspired by cars: Peter Elsworth, writer for Car Journal section in The Providence Journal on weekends; Guy Cassaday, Hasbro toy designer turned hand-drawn, hand-colored car illustrator; and Corey Silvia, former Apple employee turned classic and muscle car photographer. Learn what cars inspire their art, how their car passion started, ask questions at the Q&A session and buy a print or original piece. Plus, ballots for “The People’s Choice Award” are entered to win a CD of 20 road hits on the exhibit soundtrack. Celebrate our love affair with cars at this free summer event and exhibit. More info on Facebook (in Events), online at warwickmuseum.org or call 737-0010.

Gorton High School Luncheon

The Gorton High School luncheon will be held July 9 at 11:30 a.m. at Waterfront Restaurant and Landing (formerly Timmy’s One Bay), Oakland Beach, Warwick. Email Dot McGuinn at mcguinn@cox.net or call 463-9535.

Summer Night Concert Series

The Apponaug Area Improvement Association presents its 4th Annual Music for a Summer Night Concert Series on the front steps of Warwick City Hall 6:30-8 p.m. The schedule is as follows: July 10 Joe Esposito Timeless Classics; July 24 Saucy Jack Band Acoustic Rock; August 7 Bobby Justin Classic Rock ’n Roll; Aug. 21 Ten Rod Ramblers Blues & Rock. In case of rain, concerts will be held in the Friendship Hall of Warwick Central Baptist Church Hall across from City Hall.

Hope For Addison

The Hope For Addison Poker Run will be held July 13. Registration is 8 a.m. at Eddie’s 529 Club, 529 Warwick Ave., kickstands up at 10 a.m. Raffles and a BBQ will be held at Eddie’s at the end of the run. For more information contact Bonnie Donahue at 644-2268 or binnie442@cox.net or Julie Brunelle at 556-9314 or julbrun@aol.com.

Bohemian Quartet

Greenwood Community Church presents The Bohemian Quartet featuring traditional Gypsy music July 13 at 3 p.m. at Greenwood Community Church Presbyterian, 805 Main Ave., Warwick. Suggested donation is $10 adults, $5 children under 12. For tickets call 270-0094 or 737-3753.

Old-Fashioned Grange Picnic

Celebrate summer with an old-fashioned grange picnic hosted by the Rhode Island and Connecticut State granges. The event will be held July 19 starting at 10 a.m. There will be lunch at 12 noon. The event will be held at the North Stonington Community Grange & Fairgrounds at 21 Wyassup Road, North Stonington, Conn. Hot dogs and hamburgers will be provided. Rhode Island to bring snacks and desserts; Connecticut to bring sides and salads. There will be old-fashioned picnic games, entertainment and more. Fill your car for a fun day with Grange friends from Connecticut and Rhode Island. New members and prospective members welcome. RSVP by June 30 to Steve Logan at 4783-3551 or e-mail SWLogan102@cox.net.

Golf Tournament

Harmony Lodge #9, F.&A.M., Doric Masonic Center is hosting their 24th annual golf tournament July 19 at the Crystal Lake Golf Club at 100 Bronco Highway, Mapleville, R.I. Proceeds from the tournament will benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ocean State (BBBSOS). 7:30 a.m. registration and shotgun start at 8 a.m. sharp in scramble format includes, 18 holes of golf, cart, raffles, a steak luncheon at 1 p.m. and prizes. The cost per golfer is $125. To register for the event contact Travis J. Sousa at 368-2458.

Pontiac Free Library

Summer Activities

The Summer Reading Program 2014 will be at the Pontaic Free Library for preschool through grade 6. Preschool story time for ages 2 to 4 Tuesdays, July 1-29 at 10:15 a.m.; Fizz, Boom, Fun on Fridays July 11, July 18 and Aug. 1 anytime between 10 a.m.-12 noon; Mat Franco’s “Magic or Science?” Show Friday July 25 at 10:30 a.m.; Dave Marchetti’s Animal Experiences Program Friday Aug. 8 at 10:30 a.m. For more information call the library at 737-3292.

Vacation Bible Time

Cornerstone Church, 1990 Elmwood Ave., Warwick, is holding a free vacation Bible time July 14-18 from 9 a.m.-12 noon children four years old through 6th grade. Call 781-6121 to register children.

Robert Black

William Shields Post #43, 662 West Shore Road, presents impersonator and tribute artist Robert Black July 16 from 7-10 p.m. in lounge. Enjoy all your favorite songs and sing along with him.

Islands Variety Show

Trudeau Memorial Center will present its first Islands Variety Show Aug. 12 at 11 a.m. at the Larkin Recreational Building. Please arrive at 10:30 for great pre-show events.

Craft Vendors Wanted

The Conimicut Village Association is seeking vendors for their annual craft fair to be held at Conimicut Point Park Aug. 16 from 12 noon until 5 p.m. The vendor fee is $25. Call 524-8404 for more information and/or an application form.

Revisit Gorton High School

Former students and friends of Gorton High School are invited to visit the school and stroll the corridors once again. The school will be opened Aug. 16 from 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon.

Preschool Registration

The Title I Office for Warwick Public Schools announced that Preschool registration for the 2014/2015 school year has started. The preschool program is fully funded through Title I. The program will run four half days each week with a parent component every other Friday. They are offering a morning or an afternoon session to families. Parents are required to attend every other Friday for informative workshops to support family learning and kindergarten readiness. This program is free of charge and is offered to families living in the Oakland Beach, Hoxsie, Wickes and Norwood areas. If you are or know of a family with a child who will be 4 years old by September 1 and are interested in this program, call Carol Maloney at 734-3426 or email at Maloneyc@warwickschools.org.

Cruise Nights

Every Tuesday until September, the Greater Warwick Lions will be holding Cruising with the Oldies at Oakland Beach in Warwick from 4 p.m. to dusk. Sweet antique cars, DJ Dom playing the oldies, food vendors, raffles and prizes all with an ocean view. All proceeds benefit the Lions’ charities, Ronald McDonald House, children with cancer, Insight, children and adults in the community in need of glasses, scholarships awarded to Warwick students and JONAH. Cruise Night is weather permitting; check the Warwick Lions Cruise Night website for cancellations.

Crafters Needed

Crafters needed for the annual Heritage Day event at the Paine House Museum located at 7 Station St., Coventry, on September 27. The price per table is $25. Tables are not available, so you will have to supply your own. There is limited space this year, so if you’re interested contact Sandy at 821-2444.

St. Benedict’s Church

100th Anniversary Gala

On Sept. 27 St. Benedict Church, 135 Beach Avenue, will be having their 100th anniversary gala. It will begin with 4 p.m. Mass and be followed by a spectacular celebration in the newly refurbished and handicapped accessible Parish Center. The church is looking for former priests, deacons, principals, nuns, teachers, students, choir members and former and present parishioners. They would like your pictures and past history to make this a memorable and uplifting event not only for the parish but also the faith community. Contact the rectory office at 737-9492 and ask for Barbara or Don or email stbenedicts@cox.net.

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.

New Gallery Hours at WMOA

The main gallery at Warwick Museum of Art, 3259 Post Road, Warwick, is now open Tuesdays through Fridays 10 a.m.-5 p.m. so exhibits are available to school groups, home-school students and anyone who can stop by on their lunch hour. The main gallery is also open on Saturdays from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. for those who work during the week. More information on exhibits, classes and camps and rentals is available online at www.warwickmusuem.org, on Facebook or call the office during gallery hours at 737-0010.

Friday Comedy Shows

New for 2014, the Bring Your Own Improv comedy troupe will perform two shows on Fridays at Warwick Museum of Art, 3259 Post Road: 7-8:30 p.m. Family-Friendly Comedy Show (G-rated laughs) and 9-10:30 p.m. Late Night Comedy Show (PG-13 rated laughs). Kick off your weekend with laughter when BYOI takes audience suggestions, comedy skits morph instantly and the actors react to the silliness onstage Every show is brand new, so you’ll want to become a regular Tickets are priced to be budget-friendly, and they’re available at the door or online at www.bringyourownimprov.com. Call 737-0010 for more information

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.

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