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Blackstone Culinaria Continues!!
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Come get a taste of the Blackstone Valley with the Blackstone Culinaria tour!
New Dates in December!
December 7th,
Spumoni's Restraunt
1537 Newport Ave.
Pawtucket RI 02861
December 14th
Doherty's East Avenue Irish Pub
342 East Ave.
Pawtucket RI 02860
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| Blackstone River Theater Craft Fair and Festival Fundraiser! | |
Saturday, December 3
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
FREE admission!
Blackstone River Theatre invites the community to their 4th annual Holiday Craft Fair and Festival fundraiser! Please come out and support BRT programming as well as area craft vendors and home-based businesses while you do your holiday shopping locally!
- 24 vendors on site
- continuous live music by members of Pendragon, The Broad Street Fiddlers, and others,
- raffle prizes,
- a bake sale table,
- refreshments and more.
Door prizes will be raffled off from each vendor with the raffle proceeds to benefit BRT's programming!
549 Broad Street, Cumberland, Rhode Island. (401) 725-9272
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GREAT OFFERS FROM SOME OF OUR PARTNERS!!
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Community Yoga at Shiri Studios
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 Every Thursday from 02/01/2011 to 12/27/2011 - 3:30 PM to 4:45 PM
Come on down and pay-what-you-can to stretch, follow along, and learn more about the healing power of yoga. $5 suggested donation. Because we believe yoga is for every-BODY, our yoga classes are offered at more affordable rates than in most Southern New England studios - AND portions raised in some of our yoga classes will be donated to city-based charities
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Riverzedge Basement Sale!!
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Thursday, December 8th, 5-8pm RiverzEdge Arts Project
68 S. Main St., Woonsocket »
T-shirts, furniture, holiday cards
postcards and maps, all designed by RiverzEdge youth!
- Potluck Dinner
- DIY Screen Printing
- Holiday Photo Booth
- Raffle
- Holiday Costume Contest
- Dessert Contest
- Live Holiday Music
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Greetings!
Here come the holidays! We here at the BSRI and the BVTC are joining together to wish you all a happy holiday season! This is a time for family and fun. But it should also be a time for reflection. We need to remember that this is also one of the toughest times of the year for families on the edge. And this year more than others. Organizations across the Blackstone Valley are gearing to do what they can to help make sure the season is happy for everyone. So without further ado, read on... |
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Holiday Food Drives
|  The holidays can be a tough time of year to not have enough to eat. With unemployment still hovering at record levels across the state, the need for food assistance is as great as it's ever been. To help fill this need, organizations like the RI Food Bank are pushing harder than ever for donations. This year, the goal has been set at a stagger 350,000 pounds of food to be made available for needy families before Christmas. To find out how you can help, visit their website.
But of course, need doesn't end with the new year. Winters in Rhode Island can be long under the best of circumstances. That's why Progreso Latino is prepping now for it's own food drive. The campaign will help replenish the Community Food Pantry and help struggling Central Falls families make it through the winter. For information on this program and what you can do to help, click here. Here's hoping we can all do what we can to make 2012 a better year for everyone in the Blackstone!
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Rally for the Valley
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Last month the BSRI and the BVTC were proud to participate in the 25th anniversary celebration for the John H. Chaffee National Heritage Corridor. Their Rally for the Valley celebration took place in the scenic and historic Woonsocket Train Depot and featured appearances by some of the valley's most prominent supporters. The event was part birthday party, part political rally and was designed to draw attention to ongoing efforts in Congress to establish the BRVNHC as a national park. Highlights included a visit from Congressman Cicilline, and the musical stylings of the Extraordinary Rendition Band. Check out the BRVNHC website for more.
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| Thanks to the help and hard work of local residents - not to mention a few Hollywood celebrities - the beleaguered Central Falls library is one step closer to resuming full time operations. The latest infusion of cash came in the form of a $1000 donation by Ms. Viola Davis, star of the DreamWorks movie,"The Help."
 According to the AP, the Adam's library has managed to raise enough funds to resume full time operations as early as December 1st. Thanks to everyone who put in their time, their energy and their support to make this a reality.
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Featured Business!!
| SAVON SHOES
Looking for a great new pair of boots for the winter? How about some dress shoes for all those holiday parties? Whatever you're looking for, Savon Shoes has a deal for you. For the past five years, Savon has been providing quality "footwear for the whole family," at its Broad Street location. Be sure to check out their year round 30% discount section.
Visit them online at savonshoe.com, or in person at 125 Broad Street in Pawtucket. Happy shopping!!
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Property of the Month!
| 121 BROAD ST
Desirable busy corner location for office or retail. Could be divided in two. Each side has larger reception plus smaller rooms. Everything well maintained. Parking in rear and side st. Extra offices + storage in full basemt. Excellent value!
Listed by:
Linda Dewing
Places & Spaces Realty, LLC | Office Phone: | 401-725-1500 |
231 Main Street
Pawtucket, RI, 02860
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| 10 x 10 x 10 Art Show | |
October 30 - January 6, 2012
All this month, the Pawtucket Arts Collaborative (link) will be holding it's 10x10x10 Art Show featuring "Small scale artwork by members of the Pawtucket Arts Collaborative."
Check out their gallery at 260 Main Street, Pawtucket RI 02860
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Healthy Places by Design Forums Continue!
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Over the past few weeks, the Healthy Places by Design project asked Pawtucket residents to express their views on how we can make this community a healthier, more appealing place to live. And the response has been fantastic. However, the process is not over yet. Three more workshops in December are looking for community input. Here are the location and dates:
Blackstone Valley Visitor Center - 175 Main Street, PawtucketProject Introduction and Public Workshop:
- December 1st 5:30 - 8:00 PMOpen House:
- December 5th 5:30 - 8:00 PMFinal Public Meeting:
- December 8th 5:30 - 8:00 PM
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Bridges to Business and RICLAPP Small Business Programs!
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Busy entrepreneurs need business attorneys-legal advisors to guide them through the confusing and daunting landscape of entity formation, liability, and contracts. But most small businesses are often strapped for cash, and the high cost of legal support prevents many of them from getting the help they need. To address this, Bridges to Business forged an exciting partnership with theRhode Island Center for Law and Public Policy, giving qualified entrepreneurs access to pro bono legal services.
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Thanks as always! Have a great month and we'll see you on Broad Street!
Sincerely, Pam and Ron, Your Broad Street VISTAS Broad Street Regeneration Initiative Blackstone Valley Tourism Council |
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