Grand opening of Palermo Salumeria Italiana

Palermo Salumeria Italiana is celebrating their Grand Opening and ribbon cutting ceremony along with Mayor Joseph Polisena and the North Central Chamber of Commerce. Guests are invited to welcome Palermo Salumeria Italiana to Johnston and to have a taste of Federal Hill on Hartford Ave. on Feb. 25 from 4 to 7 p.m.
The Palermo Salumeria Italiana is located at 1501 Hartford Ave. in Johnston. For more information, contact Kelly Patz at 349-4674.

Venison Dinner coming up

The St. Rocco Holy Name Society is holding one of their famous Venison Dinners on Sunday, March 3 at the Kelley Gazzero Post. The post is located at 1418 Plainfield Street in Cranston, and the event begins at 1 p.m.

At the Johnston Historical Society

There will be a general meeting of the Johnston Historical Society on Feb. 27 featuring Ray Wolfe, who will speak on his latest Images of America Book on Pawtuxet Valley. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. at the Johnston Historical Society Museum Barn, located at 101 Putnam Pike, and is free and open to the public.
If you would like to become a member of the Johnston Historical Society, the dues are $15 per year for an individual and $20 per family. For more information, call 231-3380.

Passover Cyber Raffle

The Louis and Goldie Chester Full Plate Kosher Food Pantry opened its doors in 2009 as the only kosher food pantry in the state. Since that time, they have given out more than 125 tons of food. With the holiday of Passover coming up, it is more important than ever to provide kosher food for Passover for those in need.
Each $25 you donate will enter your name for a chance to have a special Seder this year for 10 guests catered by "Accounting for Taste." You may make a donation and note it is for the raffle and mail it to Passover Cyber Raffle, JSA, 100 Niantic Avenue, Providence, RI 02907 with your check made out to Chester Food Pantry/JSA or use the link at www.jsari.org to charge your donation.
The drawing will be March 15. The Chester Pantry is located at 100 Niantic Avenue in Providence at Jewish Seniors Agency of Rhode Island. They are open every Tuesday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Defending the Second Amendment

The Northwest RI Tea Party will be hosting a public program on Feb. 27 at the North Scituate Library, located at 606 West Greenville Rd., from 6:15 to 7:45 p.m.
Dexter Liu, whose family escaped from Communist China to find freedom in this country, will give a presentation: "Defending our 2nd Amendment." Liu will share the "Five Capacities Model" of what he is doing to protect the rights of Americans.

Academic News & Notes

Congratulations to Johnston resident Kelsey Gonsalves who was named to the president's list at Plymouth State University in New Hampshire.
Making the grade was also William McLaughlin of Johnston, who was named to Mount Ida College's dean's list.

Chamber Business After Hours

The North Central Chamber of Commerce will hold their monthly Business After Hours networking event on Feb. 21 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Lepre Physical Therapy, located at 1525 Smith St., Suite 5, in North Providence.
Join the Chamber for their monthly networking event to make connections to help grow your business, and enjoy light snacks and refreshments. For more information, contact 349-4674.

Glenn Miller Orchestra coming to Park Theater

The World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra will bring their classic concert sound to the Park Theater in Cranston on March 9. Seventy-five years after the Orchestra was originally formed, they continue to play high-energy jazz.
Originally formed in 1938 by Glenn Miller, the Orchestra stakes claim to many chart-topping hits such as "In the Mood," "Chattanooga Choo Choo," "At Last" and "(I've Got a Gal In) Kalamazoo." Hollywood played a crucial role in boosting the group's popularity by releasing "The Glenn Miller Story" on the big screen.
While the band has changed leadership many times since the disappearance of Glenn Miller in 1946, the present Orchestra was formed in 1956 and has been touring consistently since.
For their Rhode Island show, the band, led by Nick Hilscher, will showcase their signature sound of trumpets, saxophones, clarinets and flutes.
The Glenn Miller Orchestra will take the stage at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 9. Tickets are priced at $22 and $27, and are currently on sale. Tickets are available by calling the Box Office directly at 467-7275 or through the Theater's secure website at www.ParkTheatreRI.com.

Did you know?

The Anglo Saxons called February 'Sol-monath' (cake-month) because cakes were offered to the gods during that month. February was also known to the Saxons as 'sprout-kale' from the sprouting of cabbage or kale. Having only 28 days in non-leap years, February was known in Welsh as 'y mis bach' - the little month.
In Shakespeare's time about 400 years ago, the second month of the year was called 'Feverell.' In Isaac Newton's time, 100 years later, it had become 'Februeer.' The modern name, February, is only about a hundred years old. (Source: February Fun Facts)

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