Cranston Chatter

By Meri R. Kennedy
Posted 5/24/17

By MERI R. KENNEDY 2017 Summer Reading Event featuring Keith Munslow On June 1, there will be a free performance by Keith Munslow, who is an award-winning musician, storyteller, cartoonist and stand-up comedian for children, to kick off the 2017 Reading

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2017 Summer Reading Event featuring Keith Munslow

On June 1, there will be a free performance by Keith Munslow, who is an award-winning musician, storyteller, cartoonist and stand-up comedian for children, to kick off the 2017 Reading Event at Cranston High School East.

Students of all ages and their families are invited to the summer reading event which is sponsored by the Cranston Public Schools Library Media Department, in cooperation with the CPS Literacy Department, the CPS Library and the Cranston Family Center.

Come enjoy this free event and pick up recommended summer reading lists for all grades, find out about summer program for children and teens at Cranston public libraries and much more.

For more information, call 943-9080 x5.

Notes from the Cranston Public Library

Cranston Public Library Locations Closed Memorial Day, May 29, in observance of Memorial Day. Regular hours will resume at all locations on Tuesday, May 30.

The Knightsville Branch of the Cranston Public Library will re-open on Monday, May 22 at 1 p.m. The branch has been closed for repairs and updates since April 13.

The Cranston Public Library's Central and William Hall libraries will open at noon on Thursday, June 8 following a staff training.

Help Support CCAP's Food Bank

Comprehensive Community Action Program (CCAP) could use your help by holding a hold a food drive for them in your neighborhood, at your business, school, church, club or organization, or with your friends. Each month CCAP serves over 600 families and last year they provided over 150,000 meals to families in need through their Food Bank. The families they serve have lost their jobs, suffered an illness, or a different type of crisis; usually through no fault of their own. They are having trouble making ends meet and are unable to purchase needed food.

Food drives are a great way for you to personally provide the healthy and nourishing foods that you want for our hungry neighbors and their families. There's no season for hunger, so you can have a food drive at any time of the year and make a real difference in our community. They need and appreciate your support, and CCAP's Food Gatherers will help to make it easy for you, and effective for the people they serve.

Your support of CCAP is deeply appreciated, 100% of all donations through our CCAP Food Drives go directly to the families we support.

For more information about CCAP and how you can “lend a helping hand” go to our website, www.ComCap.org or contact Joanne Gregory, Vice President of Social Services at 562-8333.

Girls 3 V 3 Summer League

The Cranston Youth Girls’ Basketball Association is currently seeking any females, ages 8-15 who would like to join. Cost is $50 per child. They offer Monday-Wednesday games for recreational, advanced, middle and high school divisions. The league runs June 5 through Aug. 16. You may register individually or as a team of five friends. Visit www.cygba/registrations/php for league information and to register.

Pawtuxet Village Farmer’s Market Events

Upcoming events at the Pawtuxet Village Farmer’s Market will include Saturday, May 27 with the Pawtuxet River Plant Walk. Wild plant enthusiast Sandy Jacobi will lead a plant walk along the Pawtuxet River trail. Meet at the market table at the Farmers Market at 10 a.m.

On Saturday, June 3, Electronic Waste Collection: Goodwill Industries will be visiting the market to collect your electronic waste. They will also accept other items for resale or recycling, such as clothing. A full list of items will be published before the date.

Reminder that on June 10, the Farmer’s Market moves to William Hall Library parking lot, 1825 Broad St., Cranston, due to the Gaspee Day Parade.

Friday, June 16, the Market will hold their Firefly Walk at 8:45 p.m.; meet at the lower Rhodes on the Pawtuxet parking lot. A half-hour walk to see the firefly mating ritual. Bug repellent, long sleeves and long pants recommended. Please do not bring jars, nets, dogs or noisy electronics.

A patriotic Eagle Scout project

Nicholas Bombardier, of Troop 66 Garden City, will be holding a citywide collection of old and tattered American Flag’s for his Eagle Scout Merit Badge project. He is a 17-year-old and a junior at Cranston High School West.

In conjunction with Benny’s, he will be collecting flags on June 10 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Benny’s store located at 148 Atwood Avenue.

The flags will then be honorably retired in a Ceremony, open to the public, to be held on June 17 at 10 a.m., located at Boy Scout Camp Champlin, 223 Scituate Ave. Starting June 4 there will be a drop-off box located inside the Atwood Ave. store for those unable to make the June 10 date.

Adopt a Cat

June is Adopt-a-Cat Month and you may join Defenders of Animals at the Pet Supply Plus Store in Garden City on June 3 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Comes and see cats that are looking for their forever home.

Call for vendors

Vendors are wanted for the Annual Yard Sale at Edgewood Congregational Church, 1788 Broad St., Cranston. The yard sale takes place June 10 from 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Table fee is $25 per table, $20 if you bring your own (6-foot maximum). For information or reservations email office@edgewoodchurchri.org or call 461-1344.

Support the Cranston East Music Department

Cranston East Music Department will hold a Spaghetti Dinner on May 26 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in the Cranston East Cafeteria. Dinner includes: spaghetti, meatballs, salad, and bread, dessert and coffee will be served after the concert.

Join us for dinner before the Spring Music Department Concert and then find your seat for the Spring Showcase featuring all the CHSE musical groups.

Admission is $10/adults and $8/students; 6 and under free of charge. For further info, please contact Candace Shuman at 378-4392 or Jean Ruggieri at 829-8206.

Calling all veterans and family

On June 6, Veterans, spouses and family, can attend a presentation by the RI Vet Corps of benefits that you, as a Veteran, are qualified for and have earned and how to apply at the Cranston Senior Center at 10 a.m. Also, to be discussed are the explanation of new benefits, such as Delta Dental. For reservation, call Patty at 780-6255.

Women’s Golf Days

Tamburini Golf Performance and Mike Harbour Golf, both located in Johnston, invite you to Women's Golf Days at Alpine Country Club in Cranston on June 6 from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. and June 10 from noon to 3 p.m.

Focus will be on the "short game", chipping, pitching and putting with Mike Harbour, stretching before and after golf with Lisa Tamburini and movement screenings with Erin Tomasik, Specht physical therapy.

Space is limited, contact Lisa to register, 413-2526.

Spring Cavalcade of Bands

The Providence Federation of Musicians invites you to their Spring Edition of the Cavalcade of Bands on May 30 at Rhodes on the Pawtuxet in Cranston. The program will feature a host of jazz and big band musicians and vocalists from 5 to 10:30 p.m., with a special appearance by Mike Dutra and the Strictly Sinatra Orchestra! For a whole list of performers please visit www.ProMusicRI.org.

The apple does not fall far from this tree! In the Jazz Foyer from 7:45 to 8:45 p.m. the Cavalcade will feature three generations of celebrated vocalists! Angela Bacari spent years performing both on the NYC and Las Vegas circuits. Her many credits include appearances on the "Dinah Shore Show", "Jay Leno", and many others. Angela worked with Rodney Dangerfield for many years and has continued over the years to perform to packed audiences around the country, as well as coaching and vocally training such names as Liza Minnelli and Marisa Berenson and Billy Gilman!  Her daughter, Lisa Baccari Ferraro has been the lead vocalist for the Mac Chrupcala Wedding Orchestra, is a staple to the Newport music circuit and performs regularly at Ocean House in Westerly. Grandson Nicolas King is a star in his own rite. At 4 years old, Nicolas performed in Beauty in the Beast on Broadway, in later years opened for Liza Minnelli in Las Vegas, sung at the Lincoln Center and is celebrated in the NYC Cabaret world with regular appearances at the Metropolitan Room and at Birdland! Accompanying this trio is a fabulous jazz quartet led by the renowned Emmy and Grammy winner Mike Renzi on piano.

The evening promises to be uplifting and SWINGtastic! Tickets can be purchased on-line or for $20 at the door. Bring your dancing shoes and a picnic basket of goodies. Cash bar will be available in the Foyer.

At the Senior Center

The Memorial Day Program will be held on May 26 with guest speaker Ann Boulet at 10 a.m. Join in for an inspirational presentation on dealing with grief and at the same time honoring the memories of our deceased family and friends.  Also, throughout the month there are Remembrance cards available at the reception desk for the names of those individuals you wish to honor during this special month.

Eating Right for a Healthier & Fit Life will be held on May 31 at 10 a.m. with guest speaker, Dr. Mary Flynn, Research Dietitian at 10 a.m. Science is clear…eating the right foods can lead to a longer, healthier life. Dr. Flynn will discuss the effect of plant-based, olive oil diets on health improvement and weight management.  She is an advocate of the Mediterranean Diet and will explain why.  Dr. Mary Flynn is a nationally recognized research dietitian at The Miriam Hospital and an assistant professor of medicine in research at Brown University.

“National Senior Health & Fitness Day” will be held at the Senior Center on May 31. This is a time for all seniors to explore the many senior-friendly activities available to them. At the Cranston Senior Enrichment Center, they make health & fitness a priority every day. One of their goals is to promote healthy life-styles through health education, nutrition classes, physical fitness programs, and preventative care. Besides weekly health presentations the following exercise classes are also available weekly: Chair Exercises, Arthritis Exercise, Aerobics, Tai Chi, Yoga, Making Fitness Easy, Zumba. Ballroom and Line Dancing. For more information on their health & fitness programs call them at 780-6000.

Besides weekly health presentations the following exercise classes are also available weekly: Chair Exercises, Arthritis Exercise, Aerobics, Tai Chi, Yoga, Making Fitness Easy, Zumba. Ballroom and Line Dancing. For more information on our health & fitness programs call us at 780-6000.

The free Arthritis Exercise Classes will be held every Tuesday for 12 weeks at 1:15 p.m. This low-impact physical activity will help you keep joints flexible and muscles strong, sleep better, increase energy and improve your overall outlook. Call 780-6000.

Volunteer opportunities are available at the Cranston Senior Enrichment Center. They are looking for Workshop Presenters who will be trained to present workshops on the following topics: Recycling & Household Hazardous Waste, Balance & Fall Prevention and workshops on senior housing in the city will be offered. For more information please call the RSVP Division at the Center 780-6180. They are also seeking Dining Room Waiters & Waitresses which provides a fun opportunity as well as helping you to stay physically fit.

Constituent Coffee cancelled

Rep. Robert Lancia said Monday that he would be canceling his monthly Constituent Coffee at Panera Bread this upcoming Saturday. Lancia will be in Orlando for a meeting of the Republican Liberty Caucus, of which he is the Rhode Island branch’s vice president.

Did You Know?

Originally, Memorial Day was known as Decoration Day, meant to honor the Union and the Confederate soldiers who died during the American Civil War. By the 1900s it had become a day to celebrate all American soldiers who died while serving in the military. It wasn't until 1967 that it was legally named Memorial Day. (Source: Memorial Day Fun Facts)

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