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Cornhole Fundraiser

Posted 9/20/22

There will be a cornhole tournament at Cranston’s Thirsty Beaver (288 Atwood Ave., Cranston) on Sept. 25 at noon. All proceeds will be donated to the American Cancer Society. There will be …

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There will be a cornhole tournament at Cranston’s Thirsty Beaver (288 Atwood Ave., Cranston) on Sept. 25 at noon. All proceeds will be donated to the American Cancer Society. There will be food, the Patriots’ game, raffles and a cash bar. $120 per team – bring your own partner. For signups, contact Michael Regan at 508-446-3148 or Michael.Regan1486@gmail.com.


Hoops for Hope

On Sept. 24, there will be a 3-on-3 Hoops for Hope basketball tournament to benefit the NICU for premature infants at Providence Women and Infants and Hasbro Children’s Hospital at the Johnston Rec Center (1741 Atwood Ave., Johnston). There are several sponsorship packages available: the silver package ($350) will have team t-shirts with company logo, social media blast and letter of recognition from charities; the gold package ($750) will have team shirts with company logo, social media blast, letter of recognition from charities, company banner displayed at event and professional company promo video. The half court shot competition will be $5 per entry. There are limited spots available for the event. To RSVP, text Tony Zangari at 401-623-7989. Any donation is appreciated. Please make checks payable to Century 21 Shoreline Properties.


Thanksgiving 1621: Myths and Facts

Join the Society of Mayflower Descendants in the State of Rhode Island for a presentation on the first "Thanksgiving." This event will be held from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sept. 24 at Cranston Central Library in the James T. Giles Community Room. There are many misconceptions about what happened at that event, and this presentation will provide the historical facts. There will be slides and questions throughout in which the audience can participate. Attendees will receive a bookmark with "Thanksgiving 1621" facts. Learn more at https://events.cranstonlibrary.org/event/9165550.


Cutting the Cable Cord

Join Cranston Central Library on Sept. 28 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the James T. Giles Community Room for a free workshop to learn how to stop paying for cable television yet still watch the channels you want, get high speed internet and make free calls anywhere in the country and Canada. The event is free and open to the public. Register online at https://events.cranstonlibrary.org/event/9155605.


Go Birding this Fall

Join the Audubon this fall for morning bird walks. There will be a bird walk at Hunt’s Mills in East Providence on Oct. 9 from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. The cost is $5 for members and $7 for non-members and is for those ages 12 and older – advance registration is required. There will also be an annual Hawk Watching trip on Oct. 22 at Napatree Point. The cost is $15 for members and $20 for non-members and is for teens and adults – advance registration is required. To register, visit asri.org and click on the event calendar.


Governor Sprague Mansion Arts & Crafts Faire

There will be an arts and craft faire from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Oct. 23 at the Governor Sprague Mansion (1351 Cranston St., Cranston). Stop by for unique art and fine crafts by area artisans and learn about the artists and how they became interested in the style they represent. Parking is available in the back of the mansion and the faire’s rain date is Oct. 29. The mansion has a call for artists and fine artists (pre-registration fee is $40 per space). Inquires can be made to Joe Wallace at jwallace@cpsed.net. For more information, text 508-933-4233. Proceeds will benefit the Cranston Historical Society, Governor Sprague Mansion and Joy Homestead.


Poet Presentation

Nonfiction@Brown lecture series presents "Diana Khoi Nguyen, Lyrical Prose, and the Intimacy of a Sentence." Poet and multimedia artist Diana Khoi Nguyen presents her work on Oct. 5 at 6 p.m. at Brown University, PVD (location TBA go.brown.edu/nonfiction_now). This event is free and open to the public and no registration is required! Please see go.brown.edu/nonfiction_now or contact mhs@brown.edu for further details.


Craft and Vendor Show

St. Mary’s Feast Society Ladies’ Auxiliary will host its annual Holiday Craft and Vendor Show from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Nov. 12. There will be vendors, crafters, handmade items, baked goods, raffles, food and more.


Humans of Cranston Nominations

OneCranston Health Equity Zone is starting a new initiative with the Cranston Herald and local photographer Timothy McFate called Humans of Cranston; they will be interviewing Cranston residents to gain a deeper understanding of and celebrate those who live here. Those interviewed will be featured in a new column and on OCHEZ social media. If you are interested in nominating a Cranston resident, please email JB Fulbright at jfulbright@comcap.org or call 401-208-3487.


Free Bulk Pick-Up for September

During the month of September, the Department of Public Works is picking up bulky waste free of charge. Residents must call Waste Management at 1-800-972-4545 to schedule a free bulky waste pick-up. Pick-ups will be limited to one scheduled trip with up to three items per residential unit. Bulky waste does not include mattresses, construction debris, TVs or electronic goods, white goods or any household trash/garbage bags that would fit in the city provided 65 gallon cart or overflow bags.


Cranston East Homecoming Parade

Cranston East (the Emerald City) invites the community to its homecoming parade on Sept. 23. Arrive at 5 p.m. and step off begins at 5:55 p.m. sharp. The parade proceeds down Park Avenue to the Stadium for the homecoming game.


Harvest Festival

The Cranston Police Department will host its Harvest Festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sept. 24 at 100 Sockanosset Cross Road (rear). There will be food trucks, crafts, vendors, exhibitors, a K-9 demonstration, a dance and karate demonstration and more. R&J Revue, Steve Quirrini and Luca and Danni will provide special performances. Cali, the department’s therapy dog, will also be present.


Drawing the Line

Join East Greenwich Art Club at the East Greenwich Recreation Center (1127 Frenchtown Road, East Greenwich) for its “Drawing the Line,” workshop on Sept. 24 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Local, professional artist, Mi Ok Song will be the instructor. Using pencils, pens, charcoal, colored pens and colored pencils, on paper, you will learn how to draw a definitive, confident line to create a drawing. Song will discuss how to utilize composition, perspective, proportion and negative space. She will also discuss values, darks, lights, shadows, foreground, middle ground and background. You will also learn how to create animals, objects, portraits, self-portraits and landscapes.


Region Church Launch

Region Church is a brand new church that will launch on Sept. 25. The church will hold its services at Cranston High School East on Sundays at 11 a.m.


Cranston Senior Golf Tournament

The Cranston Senior Golf Tournament (55 and over) will be held at the Cranston Country Club on Sept. 27 with an 8:30 a.m. shotgun start and a best ball format. The entry fee is only $85 per person and will include 18 holes of golf along with a cart, a continental breakfast, lunch with grilled hot dogs and chips and a banquet immediately following in the Cranston Country Club banquet facility. For more information and to register, call Jane, Golf Tournament Coordinator, at the Cranston Senior Enrichment Center 401-780-6220.


Arts Commission Gallery

The second annual Cranston Arts Commission Gallery will be held from Sept. 2 through Sept. 28 at Cranston Central Library (140 Sockanosset Cross Road). Exhibiting artists will be the finalists of the Bright Box Project, a public art initiative aimed at beautifying utility boxes throughout the city. These artists include Cory Bergeron, Forrest Curl, Ryan Dean, Carolyn Jayne, Kyle Machado and Sharli Polanco. All final works will be professionally photographed and on display at the gallery, in addition to other pieces from the artists’ portfolios.


Beer Garden at Garden City Center

Join Garden City Center at the gazebo for a rotating lineup of local breweries on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from Sept. 2 through Oct. 2. Narragansett Beer will be there from Sept. 23 to Sept 25 and the Proclamation Ale Company will be there Sept. 30 to Oct. 2. On Fridays, the beer garden will be open from 4 p.m.t o 8 p.m. On Saturdays, it will be open from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. and on Sundays it will be open from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. The beer garden is open to the public – no cover charge. Customers must show a valid ID in order to purchase an alcoholic beverage.


RI Art Educators Exhibit

The Rhode Island Art Educators Exhibit will run from Aug. 27 to Sept. 24 at the Warwick Center for the Arts (3259 Post Road, Warwick). This second annual Rhode Island Art Educators Exhibit is an opportunity for students, colleagues, patrons, friends and family to recognize and celebrate Rhode Island's Art Educators' own art. For further information, visit www.warwickcfa.org or call 401-737-0010.


EG Art Club Exhibit

The East Greenwich Art Club will have its annual exhibit of members’ artwork at the Cranston Public Library (140 Sockanosset Cross Road) from Oct. 1 to Oct. 28. The exhibit is free and open to the public. Please check the library’s website for their current hours. There will be a reception on Oct. 8, from 1:30 to 3 p.m., where you can meet the artists. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, contact the club at info@eastgreenwichartclub.org or the website: www.eastgreenwichartclub.org.


 Painting With Gouache

East Greenwich Art Club will hold a “Painting with Gouache” workshop at the East Greenwich Recreation Center, 1127, Frenchtown Road, East Greenwich. This two-day workshop will take place Sept. 30 from 9 a.m. to noon and on Oct. 1 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Contemporary realist, Lorena Pugh, will spend the first day instructing how to use gouache. Participants will do practice experiments to get a feel for and create a small painting. The second day will be working in the plein air park area behind the East Greenwich Recreation Center. In case of inclement weather, the organization will work from a still life inside the building, using black boxes. Participants may bring whatever still life items they want to paint.


October Paint-Out

Warwick’s Clouds Hill Museum in conjunction with the Warwick Center for the Arts will host a  paint-out this fall on Oct. 8 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. All artists working in any medium will fall in love with the setting. Pre-registration is required and can be completed at www.warwickcfa.org.


Free Teacher Assistant Training Program

The Comprehensive Community Action Plan is holding a free, virtual teacher assistant training program from Oct. 17 to Oct. 27. Individuals must be 18 to 24 years old, have a high school diploma or GED and a clean BCI. The classes run from noon to 3 p.m. Individuals, if eligible, can get paid to attend class. There will be a paid internship after program completion. For more information, call 401-562-8325.


2022 Celebrate the Movement 5K

Special Olympics, Garden City Center and the Cranston police Department’s Office of Community Outreach will host a 5K run and walk-a-thon on Oct. 23. Register by Oct. 10 for $30 per person and you will receive a T-shirt. Sign up on or after Oct. 10 and the cost is $40 but you will not get a T-shirt. Sign up today by visiting www.giveffect.com/campaigns/22856-2022-celebrate-the-movement.


Ghost Party

Join Jared the magician and mentalist at 7 p.m. on Oct. 28 at Governor Sprague Mansion for the Cranston Historical Society’s annual Charlie the Butler Ghost Party fundraising event. Costumes are optional – no Halloween masks. Tickets are $20 for non-members and $17 for Cranston Historical Society members. Individuals can have their tarot or psychic future read by fortune tellers for a separate fee. There will be light refreshments. Checks can be sent to the historical society (1351 Cranston St., Cranston 02920) by Oct. 24. After Oct. 24, call 401-944-9226 to inquire if seating is available.


 JHS Class of ’82 Reunion

Johnston High School Class of 1982 will celebrate its 40th reunion on Oct. 28 at the Alpine Country Club. For more information, email johnstonclass82@gmail.com.


Walk and Talk at Rocky Point

Come join the “Rocky Point Pacers” for a walk around Rocky Point every Tuesday and Thursday morning at 9 a.m., weather permitting. They meet at the gate on Rocky Point Avenue.

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