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Meri R. Kennedy
Posted 10/8/15

Homecoming meet-and-greet

The Cranston West Alumni Association (CWAA) will host its second annual meet-and-greet at the Cranston West homecoming game on Friday, Oct. 9, against South Kingstown …

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Homecoming meet-and-greet

The Cranston West Alumni Association (CWAA) will host its second annual meet-and-greet at the Cranston West homecoming game on Friday, Oct. 9, against South Kingstown at 7 p.m. at the Cranston Stadium. 

There will be raffles, food and soft drinks while supplies last, starting at 6 p.m. under the tent. CWAA T-shirts will be available for $10. For more information, visit cranstonwestalumniassociation.com.

Alumni gathering

Cranston High School East alumni are invited to take part in an old-fashioned homecoming celebration Oct. 23. March with your class down Park Avenue to the Cranston Stadium for the ultimate showdown between Cranston High School East and East Providence High School. At 5 p.m., there will be hot chocolate and a nostalgic view of historic athletic accomplishments in the gym foyer. Take a stroll down memory lane by visiting the Thunderbolt Alumni Room and checking out the artifacts dating back to the school’s origin. At 5:45 p.m., there will be greetings from the administration, the posting of the colors by the JROTC Color Guard, and a rousing rendition of East’s “School Song” by the choir and band. The march to the Stadium, complete with a police escort, begins at 6 p.m. There will be recognition of fall sports teams at 6:45 p.m., and the game kicks off at 7 p.m.

Open house

Frame it RI, located at 991 Oaklawn Ave., will host an open house from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 8.

Firehouse Chili Cook-off

The six Cranston fire stations will compete for “Best Firehouse Chili 2015” honors on Oct. 18 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Blue Moon Pub, located at 42 Phenix Ave. Guests will pay one fee (adults $15, children $5) for unlimited tasting, and then vote for their favorite chili recipe. The winner will receive the “People’s Choice Award.”

Proceeds will benefit the Lt. James Pagano Foundation, and live music will be provided by Those Guys. Stop & Shop is providing all the ingredients. For more information, contact the Blue Moon Pub at 944-5612.

Pawtuxet Village Scarecrow Contest

From now until Oct. 31, Pawtuxet Village will be decorated by scarecrows. To encourage more community participation in this annual autumn event, the Friends of Pawtuxet Village are extending an invitation to local community groups, youth groups/schools, libraries and creative individuals to participate in the scarecrow contest by adopting a light pole in front of a business and creating a scarecrow for display. Best of Show will receive a cash prize.

There are only 10 poles available, so entrance in the contest will be on a first come, first served basis. For more information on entering the contest or casting a ballot, visit friendsofpawtuxetvillage.org.

St. David’s Book Club

The St. David’s Book Club will meet on Tuesday, Oct. 20 in the Lower Hall at 7:30 p.m. for another author event. Paul Caranci, author of “The Hanging and Redemption of John Gordon: The True Story of Rhode Island’s Last Execution,” will talk about this tragic chapter from Cranston’s history. The event is free and open to the public. St. David’s is located at 200 Meshanticut Valley Parkway.

Cranston East Car Wash/Yard Sale

Cranston East High School will be holding its next community yard sale and car wash on Oct. 3 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., with a rain date of Oct. 10. Vendors can rent a spot to sell items for $10. Contact Andrea DiCicco at 401-270-8126 for more information.

Hayrides in Pawtuxet Village

There will be hayrides through Pawtuxet Village on Oct. 10 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Pawtuxet Farmer’s Market. This is open to all children and adults. Tickets are $5 for adults, $3 for children, and free for children three and under. The final ride will be at 11:30 a.m. Purchase tickets at Twice Told Tales prior to the event. For more information, visit friendsofpawtuxetvillage.org.

Amazing Wish Race

Children’s Wishes will hold its sixth annual Amazing Wish Race on Saturday, Oct. 17. The race kickoff will be at the Knight of Columbus, 475 Sandy Lane in Warwick, from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., and will be hosted by Louie Stravato of television’s “The Amazing Race.” At 11 a.m. sharp, teams will receive their first clue for this statewide scavenger hunt, and the race will begin. Teams of up to four can register at crowdrise.com/6thAnnualAmazingWishRace.

The registration fee is $30 per person. Each participant will receive a long-sleeved T-shirt and a free ticket to the wrap-up awards party back at the Knights of Columbus Hall at 6 p.m. that night. Non-participants can purchase tickets to the after-party event in advance or at the door for a $10 donation.

For more information, contact Mary O’Rourke at 921-1300, ext. 102.

Child outreach screenings

Preschool children, ages three to five, will receive a free developmental screening which covers five areas: developmental-motor, speech, hearing, vision, and social-emotional. The screening takes about 20 minutes, and appointments are available weekly in both the morning and late afternoon. Call the Early Childhood Center at 270-8337 and set an appointment with Gail.

Jeep Run for Animals

There will be a Jeep Run for Animals, sponsored by Pet Supplies Plus and Defenders of Animals Inc., on Oct. 25 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be pizza and beverages, as well as a 50/50 raffle, gift cards and other raffles. The donation is $25 per jeep. For details, contact Defenders of Animals at 401-461-1922 or defendersofanimals@msn.com.

Completed URI internships

In an internship, URI students have the opportunity to apply theory to practice in the field, and then return to the classroom ready to apply practice to theory. URI’s experiential learning coordinators partner with faculty to design internships with structured learning outcomes that will provide students with a competitive advantage when they graduate.

The following students from Cranston have completed summer 2015 internships: Brendan Bucci, who interned with Enterprise Rent-A-Car; Ariana Delfino who interned with the RI Commission for Human Rights; Danielle Leonardo, who interned with Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island; Alexis Pagliarini, who interned with The Groden Center; and Natalia Ramirez, who interned with Elizabeth Buffum Chace Center.

Tanzi to speak at Cranston East

Dr. Rudolph E. Tanzi, a Cranston native and one of the world’s foremost Alzheimer’s disease researchers, is coming back to his hometown on Oct. 28 to benefit the Cranston Senior Enrichment Center with his presentation, “Ending Alzheimer’s Disease by 2025.” Tickets are $25 for general admission, and $125 tickets include a VIP reception and book signing. The event will be held at Cranston High School East, Tanzi’s alma mater. Call 401-780-6000 for more information.

Tour of the Providence Jewelry Museum

The Friends of the Cranston Public Library will host a tour of the Providence Jewelry Museum on Oct. 15 at 9:30 a.m. It is a “meet up” at the Providence Jewelry Museum for a tour by its president, Peter Di Cristofaro. The museum’s collection of historic costume jewelry and machinery spans more than two centuries. The museum is located at 1 Spectacle St. in Cranston. Registration is required by emailing friends@cranstonlibrary.org.  Include your name and the names of your guests, email, and phone number and indicate if you are currently or will become a member of the Friends of the Cranston Public Library prior to the tour.

It is advised that you reserve immediately, as the number of visitors is small. The cost is free for paid members of the Friends of the Cranston Public Library and $15 for non-members. Yearly Friends membership dues are $15 for individuals and $25 for families. To join the Friends, please fill out an application (available at all branches) and place your dues check in its envelope at any Cranston Public Library branch or on site at the Jewelry Museum on Oct. 15.

New Family Performance Series

Let us entertain you! Families are invited to join us for the new Family Performance Series, perfect for all ages, from the young to the young at heart. Hosted Saturdays from 11 a.m. to noon from September to May at Theatre 82 & Café, located at 82 Rolfe Square in Cranston, the entertainment will include puppetry, magic, storytelling, improv, music and more! There is something new each Saturday, with performers and acts changing each week. Some upcoming performers include Jason Andrews Magic, Big Nazo and Sparky’s Puppets.

Pay what you can for admission, with a suggested donation of $5 for most performances. Check the website for ticketed events. Please visit www.artists-exchange.org for performance dates and the complete list of upcoming performers. For more information, contact 401-480-9477.

Libraries closed for Columbus Day

All Cranston Public Library locations will be closed Sunday, Oct. 11 and Monday, Oct, 12 in observance of the Columbus Day holiday. Regular hours will resume Tuesday, Oct. 13.

Did You Know?

Columbus Day is celebrated on the second Monday in October. Before it became a legal federal holiday in 1971, many states celebrated Columbus Day on Oct. 12.

It marks Christopher Columbus’ first voyage to America. He landed on the island of Guanahani in the Bahamas on Oct. 12, 1492. Columbus and a crew of 90 people had set sail about 10 weeks earlier aboard their ships, the Nina, Pinta, and Santa Maria. (Columbus Day Fun Facts)

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