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Halloween Touch a Truck

Posted 10/4/22

The Rotary Club of Cranston will host its Halloween Touch a Truck event on Oct. 30 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Garden City Center. Come explore big trucks along with crafts, face painting, balloon …

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The Rotary Club of Cranston will host its Halloween Touch a Truck event on Oct. 30 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Garden City Center. Come explore big trucks along with crafts, face painting, balloon animals and more. Halloween costumes are encouraged. $10 donation per family.


14th Annual SENE Film Festival

The Artists’ Exchange and Theatre 82 will host the Southeast New England (SENE) Film Festival from Oct. 13 to Oct. 15. For a list of film programs, times and ticket information, visit sene-105638.square.site/.


Boo and View

Join Garden City Center for a Halloween movie night on Oct. 14 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. The movie (Monsters Inc.) will be shown at the center’s gazebo. At 4 p.m. there will be Halloween crafts, games and snacks. Around 6 p.m., the movie will start. Tickets are $5 per child and proceeds will go directly to Adoption Rhode Island. Folding chairs or blankets to sit on are recommended. Space is limited, so register online at gardencitycenter.com/event/boo-view-2/.


Fairy Houses Family Craft

Create whimsical fairy homes with Cranston Central Library on Oct. 15 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the James T. Giles room. This program is for children in Grades Pre-K through 5. Each group will be given one house to work on together. Basic craft supplies with be provided by the library, but participants are welcome to bring special supplies from home. Registration is required, space is limited. For more information, visit events.cranstonlibrary.org/event/9431093.


No Time to Fail Documentary

“No Time to Fail,” the documentary film that follows city canvassing staff from Cranston, Providence and Central Falls, and the state in the 2020 election, will be shown on Oct. 14 at 6:20 p.m. at the Avon Cinema, 260 Thayer St., Providence. There will be another 6:20 p.m. show on Oct. 15 and a 3:45 p.m. show on Oct. 16. The run time is 90 minutes.


Clouds Hill Museum Yard Sale

Clouds Hill Museum will host a yard sale on Oct. 22 from 8 a.m. to noon. There will be electronics, books, furniture, ceramics, frames, art and more. The event will occur rain or shine. The mansion is located at 4157 Post Road, Warwick.


Holiday Ornament Arrival

The new 2022 Cranston Police Department holiday ornament has arrived. The cost is $20 and all money raised from the sale will go directly to families in need this holiday season. More information at cpdcares.company.site.


Winter Market

Warwick Center for the Arts will hold "The Winter Market" from Nov. 26 to Dec. 17, Wednesday through Saturday – 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 3259 Post Road., Warwick. This year's Winter Market features handmade items from over 20 local artists and represents the varied creativity that makes Rhode Island so special. In addition to handmade jewelry, toys, cards, ornaments, pottery and accessories, the Market will also sell affordable framed paintings, prints and other wall hangings in addition to WCFA gift certificates if you prefer to give the 'arts experience' as a holiday gift this year. The event is free to browse, but items are for sale. WCFA will be open one evening for our Winter Market on Dec. 1 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. For further information, visit warwickcfa.org or call 401-737-0010.


Need Christmas Help?

Families residing in Coventry, Cranston, Scituate, Warwick and West Warwick in need of Christmas help may apply for assistance from Little Free Pantry in Warwick by Nov. 26. Our goal is to provide one to three items per child: value of your gifts range from $5 to $35 dollars as this is a helping hand. We do our best to help as many as we can, we do not guarantee help. The application process is simple. Please send us a message with the following information.

  1. Your Name, a picture/copy of a recent utility bill in your name (your photo ID will be required at pick up) please block out account numbers, we just need to verify address and name. We can not accept people signing up for others, your Facebook name must be similar to your real name.
  2. For each child up to age 17, Child name (first name only), age, gender and wish list or a list of likes (of mixed value max $35 per item). You must provide a list because we can not fill requests without it. Please note we will consider children over age 17 with special needs, please PM us in regards to our requirements. No requests for gift cards/tickets, as well as any video games/systems (exception would be inexpensive headphones and accessories ) will be honored.
  3. List of other programs you have signed up for, or intend to sign up for.
  4. Due to dishonesty about children, we now require birth certificate at pick up, your ID must match one of the parents listed on the birth certificate. Exception for those with legal custody paperwork will be required. This for visual inspection in person only!

While we never ask for income verification and reserve the right to ask for additional information for children as you may only sign up your children that live with you full time. Our pick up location is in Warwick, near RT 37. We provide this information when pick up times are arranged. This is borrowed space afforded to us by a local business in which we are allowed to use after business hours.


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.


Walk & Talk Wednesdays

OneCranston Health Equity Zone has started a walking group! Every Wednesday from Sept. 21 through Oct. 26, at 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., you can join Sal, a Community Health Worker, for four laps on Bain's large track, or as many as you would like. To get started, find him at the chin-up bar at the corner of Gansett Avenue and Trainor Street. (Weather permitting.) With any questions, contact Sal at snacci@comcap.org or 401-450-4483.


Flu Shot Clinic

Cranston Public Schools’ flu shot clinic will run for October and November. This is a community clinic for ages three and up. The clinic will be held at the following places: Hope Highlands Middle School (300 Hope Road) on Oct. 12 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the gym; Hugh B. Bain Middle School (135 Gansett Ave.) on Oct. 18 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the gym; Woodridge Elementary School (401 Budlong Ave.) on Oct. 26 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the cafeteria; Western Hills Middle School (400 Phenix Ave.) Nov. 1 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the gym; Park View Middle School (256 Park View Blvd.) on Nov. 9 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the cafeteria. To register, go to schoolflu.com. If you have insurance, remember to bring your card.


Cranston Hall of Fame Induction Dinner

The induction dinner for the Cranston Hall of Fame will be held on Oct. 14 at the Cranston Country Club. Tickets may be purchased by contacting Susan Soscia at sue@alphaphysicaltherapy.com or log on to Eventbrite.com and go to TICKETS for the Cranston Hall of Fame event. Tickets are $55 each, will not be sold at the door and should be purchased in advance.


Maker Stations at Oak Lawn

Join Cranston Public Library at the Oak Lawn Branch (230 Wilbur Ave., Cranston) on Oct. 8 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. for a maker stations program. Kids in grades K-5 and their families can try their hands at making things in different mediums! Each week there will be a new "arts and crafts" maker activity, as well as a legos station, an origami station and a button making station. Participants should wear clothes that they are comfortable getting messy in. Space is limited and registration is required. For more information and to register, visit https://events.cranstonlibrary.org/event/9414624.


Trunk or Treat

Cranston’s Parks and Recreation Department will host a Trunk or Treat event at the Pastore parking lot (155 Gansett Ave., Cranston) on Oct. 30 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. For questions or if you’re interested in participating by bringing your own ‘trunk,’ please contact Regina Lynch at 780-6169 and leave a message, or email her at rlynch@cranstonri.org.


Veterans Day Parade

The City of Cranston will once again hold its Veterans Day Parade at 11:30 a.m. on Nov. 11. The parade will kick off in front of Legion Bowl on Park Avenue, continue past City Hall up to Heyward Street and past Rolfe Street. A ceremony at the cannon memorial will immediately flood the parade. Any group/organization that wants to march can contact Paul McAuley at pmcauley@cranstonri.org.


Roadhouse Yard Sale benefits Johnston Historical Society

Anthony Ursillo and Timothy Kee, both members of the Johnston Historical Society (JHS), are hosting a “HUGE ANTIQUE YARD SALE at Shang Bailey’s Roadhouse,” 2737 Hartford Ave. (Route 6), Johnston, on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 8 and 9 ( rain date: Monday, Oct. 10), starting at 8 a.m. each morning.

Interested vendors must contact Ursillo prior to Oct. 8 for details, through Facebook or by e-mail (aursillo401@gmail.com). Each spot will cost $25 for two days, and proceeds will go directly to the Johnston Historical Society, a 301(c) non -profit organization. 


Open Juried Exhibit

The Warwick Center for the Arts is holding its 36th annual RI Open Juried Exhibit from Oct. 1 to Nov. 12 at 3259 Post Road, Warwick. The show consists of a variety of media and subject matter and is juried by Paula Martiesian. Martiesian has exhibited extensively around RI and is an award-winning advocate for the arts and artists. The opening reception will take place on Oct. 6 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The exhibit is free and open to the public. For further information, visit warwickcfa.org or call 401-737-0010.


Holiday Bazaar

On Nov. 5 and Nov. 6, St. Francis Xavier Church will hold a holiday bazaar. There will be a Christmas booth, attic treasures, silent auction, hand knit items, baked goods, kids corner, raffle baskets and more. The event will take place at 81 No. Carpenter St., East Providence. The bazaar runs from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Nov. 5 and from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Nov. 6.


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.


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.


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.


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: eastgreenwichartclub.org.


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.


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.

To submit your news from the community, email Emma at EmmaB@rhodybeat.com. This includes virtual events, which should be submitted two to three weeks ahead of the event. Photos in jpg format are accepted and news can include community events, promotions, academic news and nonprofit events. Email today and see your news in our column in the Cranston Herald.

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