My Broad Street E-Newsletter, Feb. 2012

Greetings!

It's February - even if it feels like April. All last month, Broad Street had been buzzing with activity: food drives, new economic legislation, urban designs - and that's not even mentioning the parking ban meeting. There's plenty more to look forward to this month, so let's go ahead dig right in, with all the news that print to fit!

Soup for Supper at the Knights of Columbus

Friday, Feb 10th 5 - 8pm

At the Knights of Columbus

20 Claremont Ave in Central Falls

Bring some soup (or other non-perishable food item) and get a free soup supper!!

For the past 3 years, Senator Elizabeth Crowley and the Knights of Columbus have hosted the Soup for Supper event to raise food donations for the RI Food Bank and other area food pantries. The supper features 3 delicious soups: Red Clam Chowder, Vegetable soup and Chicken Noodle all homemade by cook Laura Larrivee.

The Soup Dinner is all you can eat, salad and desert. The cost is at least one non-perishable food items (canned meats, fruits, vegitables, pasta, tuna baby foods, cereals etc.) Cash donations will also be accepted to help us serve those who may need non-food items including diapers or supplies for the elderly.

In addition, a Kindle Fire will be raffled off. Tickets are are $1.00 each. Dinner will be served from 5pm to 8pm and the date is Friday, Feb. 10, 2012.

Hope to see you there and bring some friends!

Rhode Islanders living on the Edge?

A new national report finds that some 20% of Rhode Islanders do not have the necessary assets to weather a major economic set-back for even three months. "Rhode Island ranks 38th in the nation in the financial security of its households, far behind New England's other states," the Journal article reports.

Blackstone Valley Arts District

Thanks to the combined efforts of the cities of Central Falls, Pawtucket and the town of Cumberland, the Broad Street district is one step closer to having itself declared an Arts and Entertainment district. These districts provide income and sales tax incentives to individual artists who make, sell or perform their original works of art within the district. The proposed district will stretch from Main St. in Pawtucket to Mendon Rd in Cumberland. If you have any questions about the proposal or would like to know how you can lend your support, please email Ron Barron at ron.bvtc@gmail.com, or call 401-724-2200.

Rhode Island Music Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony & Concert to be held on February 26

The Rhode Island Music Hall of Fame is a nonprofit dedicated to celebrating, honoring, and preserving the legacy of Rhode Island musicians, educators and industry professional who have made significant contributions to the national and Rhode Island music scene. On Saturday, February 26th, the RI Music Hall of Fame will be holding its inaugural induction ceremony. This will be held at the Met in Hope Artiste Village, Pawtucket, RI at 7 pm (doors open 6 pm. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door.

Click HERE for Tickets and Information!!

New Design Concepts for Downtown Pawtucket

The Pawtucket Foundation worked recently with the City of Pawtucket and an independent consultant to develop a new design plan for downtown. This area has long been the hub from which Broad Street spurs, and its health affects the health of Broad Street in a number of ways. Check out their video overview of their efforts.

Pawtucket Downtown Design Plan

Broad Street Hair Salon

Business of the Month for February 2012

"Relax, Restore, Revive."

Those three words form the basic philosophy of the Broad Street Hair Salon. For the past fifteen years owner Maria Quadros has tried to make her salon not just a money making venture, but an integral part of the Broad Street community. She and her daughter Jesica have been organizing and participation in community activities, from cultural festivals to this year's winter food drive. And starting this Valentine's Day, Broad Street Salon will be seeing the Grand Opening of it's new boutique, featuring specialty children's clothing (1st Communion, Baptism, and flower girl dresses for weddings, baby outfits, shoes for children, babies, and infants, socks, baby blankets, and First Communion gifts).

Phone: 401.722-7172

E-mail: broadsthairsalon@gmail.com

Web: www.broadsthairsalon.com

Store Hours: Tuesday thru Saturday, 9:00am - 7:00pm.

SPECIAL OFFER: Save $2.00 off cost of a hair cut by mentioning this post!

Property of the Month

351 Broad St

Cumberland, RI 02864

Vintage 2 bed 1 1/2 bath cape. It needs interior updating but has vinyl exterior and replacement windows. A cozy rear yard. Currently no off street parking. Great potential. Use your imagination. Estate sale. Can close quickly.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE!

As always, thank you for your continuing support. Hope 2012 is a great one for everyone!

Sincerely,

Ron and Pam

Your Broad Street VISTAs

In This Issue

Living on the Edge

RI Music Hall of Fame

Pawtucket Design Concepts

Featured Property

FEATURED PARTNER SITES

Pawtucket Foundation

Navigant

Pawtucket CDC

UPCOMING EVENTS

Bridges to Business February Classes

The International Institute of New England is once again offering their suite of business development classes.

Sat. Feb 11th & Sun Feb. 12th at the Blackstone Valley Visitor's Center.

Contact Ricky Bogart @ 401-649-2313 or click here for email.

Earth Day Canoe Raffle

The Blackstone Valley Tourism Council is raffling off a hand-painted canoe featured in the "Blackstone Canoe Trail" public arts campaign.

The "Samuel Slater Mill Racer," was painted by Paul Gordon and Chris Nichols.

Tickets are $3 ea. available individually or in books of 10.

Tickets can be purchased at the Blackstone Valley Tourism Council, 175 Main St. Pawtucket RI 02860, or contact Diane Mailloux at 401-722-2400 or via email.

COMING SOON:

2012 Blackstone Valley
Heritage Golf Tournament