Christian community chorus seeks members: Faith Chapel opens its doors this fall for singers to join a Christian community chorus under the direction of Pastor and Choral Director John Black. Participation is free; all are welcome, regardless of church affiliation. For more information or to join the choir, please call (401) 944-2771 or email faithchapelri@gmail.com 

Oct. 2: Chip for Charity Golf Tournament: Cranston’s Comprehensive Community Action Plan will hold its 10^th annual Chip for Charity Golf Tournament on Thursday, Oct. 2 at the Cranston Country Club. Lunch and check-in are from noon-1 p.m. Golfer registration and sponsorship opportunities are now open at www.tinyurl.com/ccapgolf2025.

To donate an item to the silent auction or for questions, contact Elizabeth Spehalski at espehalski@comcap.org or 401-562-8353.

Oct. 2: Savor the Flavors of Rhode Island will be held on Thursday., Oct. 2, from 6-9 p.m. at Rhodes on the Pawtuxet, 60 Rhodes Place. It will include samples from over 40 local restaurants, bakeries, breweries and distributors, all supporting the athletes of Special Olympics Rhode Island. Tickets are $100 per person. Purchase tickets at give.specialolympicsri.org/ge/25savor  For more information, visit the calendar section on Special Olympics Rhode Island’s website at specialolympicsri.org or contact Special Olympics Rhode Island at (401) 349-4900.

Oct. 3: 1916 Commemorative Committee: will host a talk on the Irish Civil War at 7:30 p.m., at Rhode Island Irish Ceilidhe Club, 50 America St., Cranston. Doors open at 6 p.m.

Oct. 4: Ocean State Orchid Society Annual Orchid Auction: is meeting on Saturday, Oct. 4, at 10:30 a.m., Oceans of Grace, 118 Division St., East Greenwich. Preview begins at 10:30 a.m., auction begins at 11 a.m.

Oct. 4: Fall Craft Bazaar: Woodland Manor in Coventry will hold its Fall Craft Bazaar at 20 Woodland Dr., Coventry (behind Ocean State Credit Union) from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information call Helen at 401-470-4587.

Oct. 4: Community Fundraiser: for the creation of a memorial monument in Stillhouse Cove, on Saturday, Oct. 4 at 6 p.m., Trinity Church, 139 Ocean Ave., Cranston. For reservations contact joycebernau@gmail.com 

Oct. 4: Animal Blessing: Blessing of the Animals in honor of St. Francis will be held on Saturday, Oct. 4 from 1-1:30 p.m., at Trinity Church, 139 Ocean Ave. All pets (appropriately leashed or caged) and their owners are welcome for this short service on the lawn. Rain or shine.

Oct. 4: Cranston High School East Class of 1965 reunion – 60^th Class Reunion: Cranston High School East will hold this reunion on Saturday, Oct. 4, at The Prata Club, 29 Walnut Grove Ave., from 6:30-11 p.m. Join us for dinner, dancing and old friends. Music and entertainment by Ron Giorgio.

Oct. 4: Toll Gate High School Class of 1975 – 50^th Class Reunion: Toll Gate High School will hold this reunion on Saturday, Oct. 4, at the Quonset 'O' Club, 200 Lt. James Brown Road, North Kingstown, from 6-11 p.m. Tickets are $70 per person and $130 for a couple.  We are still searching for classmates.  Inquiries can be directed to Cindy Taylor Branca, at TGHS1975REUNION@GMAIL.COM.  Classmates can also join the Facebook page at TOLL GATE CLASS OF 1975 - 50TH CLASS REUNION.

Oct. 4: Cranston High School East – Class of 1965 reunion – 60th Class Reunion: Cranston High School East will hold this reunion on Saturday, Oct. 4, from 6:30-11 p.m. at The Prata Club, 29 Walnut Grove Ave, Cranston.

Oct. 5: Jim Malcolm Concert: The Scottish-American Society of RI hosts Scottish folk musician Jim Malcolm at the Governor Sprague Mansion, 1351 Cranston St. Doors open at 2:30 p.m. and the concert begins at 3 p.m., ending at 4:50 p.m. Tickets are $18 for SASRI members and $25 for general public.  Buy tickets now at https://sasri.org/events/

Oct. 7: The Gaspee Seniors Club: will meet on Tuesday, at 1:30 p.m., at the Pilgrim Senior Center, 27 Pilgrim Pkwy, Warwick. The business meeting will begin promptly at 1:30 p.m. New members are always welcome.

Oct. 8: Open Meeting of the Edgewood Garden Club on “ReSeeding Rhode Island”: Free. All are welcome. On Wednesday, Oct. 8 at 6:30 p.m. with social time at 6 p.m. The program will be at the William Hall Library Auditorium, 1825 Broad St.

Oct. 10, 11, 12: One Act Play – Sister Mary Ignatius Explains It All For You: will be performed at the Governor Sprague Mansion Museum, 1353 Cranston St. More details to follow. Tickets are still available $20, at the door, but SEATING IS LIMITED. To Reserve & for information call (401) 401-440-7055 or mamatracy2004@hotmail.com

Oct. 10: Cranston High School East to mark 100 Years: Cranston East will kick off its centennial celebration on Friday, Oct. 10, with a centennial banner reveal at 4:30 p.m. in the gymnasium lobby.

Oct. 12: Cranston High School East — classes of 1959 and 1960 reunions – 65^th and 66^th Class Reunions: Cranston East will hold reunions for these classes on Sunday, Oct. 12 at Rhodes on the Pawtuxet from noon-4 p.m. Tickets are $65 pp, payable to Cranston East Class of 1960 (even if it’s for the Class of 1959 reunion) and mailed to Jean Farmanian Ricci, 100 Coldbrook Dr., Cranston, RI 02920. For more information contact CHSE1960@verizon.net or call Delores DiMeo Carroll at 401-219-6261 or Sandra Rocchio Palazzo at 401-481-5311. Reservation deadline is Oct. 10.

Oct. 17: Cranston Hall of Fame Annual Banquet: will be held on Friday, Oct. 17 at the Alpine Country Club, with social hour starting at 5 p.m. Tickets are $65 per person for a paper ticket and if purchased on Eventbrite there is an additional fee.

Oct. 18: Yard Sale: On Saturday, Oct. 18, the Pilgrim Lutheran Church is having a yard sale at 1817 Warwick Ave., in Warwick from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Oct. 19: Annual Homecoming Mass & Luncheon: Saint Francis Xavier Alumnae Association will have its annual Homecoming Mass and Luncheon. Mass will be at 11 a.m., St. Timothy Church, 1799 Warwick Ave., in Warwick. Lunch at The Crown Plaza, 801 Greenwich Ave., Warwick. For more information, email SXA.Alum@gmail.com

Oct. 25 – Oct. 26: Holiday Bazaar: St. Francis Xavier Church, 81 N. Carpenter St., East Providence, will hold its annual Holiday Bazaar from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 25, and from 8 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 26.

Nov. 1 - Nov. 2: Greek Food Fair & Christmas Bazaar: at the Church of the Annunciation 175 Oaklawn Avenue, Cranston from 10 a.m.-7 p.m., on Saturday, Nov. 1 and 11:30 a.m- 4 p.m. on Sunday.

Nov. 8: Craft Fair & Bazaar: The Church of the Transfiguration at 1665 Broad St., is looking for crafters and vendors for its Craft Fair & Bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 8. $30/table. Inquiries to: transfigevents@outlook.com

Dec. 8: 55^th Class Reunion & Christmas Party: Mt. Pleasant High School is hosting its Class of 1970 celebration on Monday, Dec. 8, at The Santa Maria DiPrata Societv, 29 Walter Grove Ave., in Cranston. The event will run from 6:30-11 p.m. Tickets are $65 per person. Send checks by Nov. 8th payable to: Vincent Delora, 3 Allendale Ave. Johnston RI 02019. Please indicate your meal choice in memo of check: Prime Rib Dinner or Baked Stuffed Shrimp. Any questions text Joan Gelfuso at 401-578-2220.

Convenient Ways to Declutter & Give Back: Drop off at the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rhode Island Cranston Donation Center, 993 Oaklawn Ave. Open Monday – Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Bins available 24/7.  BBBSRI accepts unwanted clothing, linens, and small housewares – even if they’re ripped, stained, or mismatched, as they’ll be recycled. No time to drop off? Schedule a free home pick-up at DonateRI.org or call 401-921-2434 #2.

Questions? Email donations@bigsri.org

Meals on Wheels of Rhode Island Call for Volunteers: to apply you can visit rimeals.org/volunteer.

City of Cranston’s Tree Program is now accepting applications for its fall planting. Seven- to eight-foot-tall trees, planted by a nursery, are available to homeowners for free. ​To improve local air quality, property owners living near highways are urged to apply. Applications can be downloaded at westbaylandtrust.org/cranstontree, by emailing cranstontree@gmail.com or calling 941-1264.

Every Monday through Friday: Virtual Dementia Caregiver Support Groups are specifically designed for people caring for loved ones with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Monday, 3:30- 5 p.m.; Tuesday, 3-4:30 p.m.; Wednesday, 5-6:30 p.m.; Thursday and Friday, 10-11:30 a.m. Information and registration, call 401-415-4664; or email: info@HopeDementia.org. Follow us on Facebook @HopeHealth.

Every First and Third Monday: Rhode Island Active Toastmasters meets, serving both Rhode Island and Southern Massachusetts. Rhode Island Active Toastmasters holds its meetings at New England Institute of Technology in East Greenwich, in Room N214 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. For more information, please contact us Rhode Island Active Toastmasters.  All are welcome!

Every Tuesday, ASL Interpreted RI AA Meeting will be held at Phillips Memorial Baptist Church, 565 Pontiac Ave., from 7-8 p.m.

Every Second and Fourth Tuesday, the Fall River Toastmasters Meet, serving both Rhode Island and Southern Massachusetts, the Fall River Toastmasters holds its meetings. Doors open at 6 p.m. and meeting is from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Join us at The Chamber, 200 Pocasset St., Fall River, Massachusetts, second floor. For more information, call Sean DaCosta at (508) 840-6621. All are welcome!

Every Thursday, Get-a-Job-Thursdays: We Make RI, an organization that provides free manufacturing training, hosts a series of job fairs every Thursday from 11 a.m.- noon, 200 First Ave., For more information about this event or other training opportunities, visit www.wemakeri.com/get-a-job-thursday or contact Mike at (401) 232-0077 x109.

PSA Free Gun Locks at Cranston and Warwick Public Libraries: Secure storage of weapons is now the law in Rhode Island. A free gun lock and securing weapons safely information is now available at two locations: Cranston Central Library Reference Desk, 140 Sockanosset Cross Rd. Cranston; Warwick Central Library Reference desk, 600 Sandy Lane, Warwick. Residents from all RI communities are welcome. This event is not endorsed by or affiliated with the Cranston Public Library.

The Oaklawn Grange Used Clothing Donation Shed needs used clothing items, 24 Searle Ave., Cranston. Accepted items include only: used clothing, shoes, belts, purses, linens, pillowcases, blankets, curtains and stuffed animals. All items must be in useable condition. Your donations will be distributed as whole garments locally and worldwide. Contact oaklawngrangeinfo@gmail.com for more information.

NAMI-RI Offers Family Support Groups: The RI chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness offers free support groups for families and friends of loved ones struggling with mental health. Groups are led by trained facilitators with experience with family members. Meetings last 90 minutes and everyone gets a chance to share. Group members offer help and resources, when appropriate, based on their experiences. More information and full schedule can be found at namirhodeisland.org or call 401-331-3060. No pre-registration for these monthly groups is necessary.

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