Community Corner

Council Tonight, Savings Books for Sale, Giving Tree

Council tonight - The EP City Council meets Tuesday night at 5:30 p.m., in Council Chambers, City Hall, 145 Taunton Ave. They'll discuss, among otheritems on their agenda, a tax stabilization plan providing tax breaks on expansion or renovation of any existing facility in excess of $5,000,000.

Savings Books Gifts Aid Rec - If you're looking for a great Christmas gift and one that keeps on giving please consider purchasing a Great American Savings Book from EP Recreation Department.  Cost is only $20 and includes up to 50 percent off savings on participating merchants such as Dunkin Donuts, Chelo's, Dick's Sporting Goods, Subway and many more!    Pick one up at the Recreation Office located in the Senior Center, Recreation Center at 100 Bullocks Point Avenue or call 401-433-6360 to reserve yours today!    

Giving back - Looking for ways to give back to your community and those in need, or want to let others know about ways to give back? Post your fundraising, donations and other opportunities on our open blog: Giving Back in East Providence

Giving Tree - To help make the holidays brighter for children in need, BankRI has partnered with 12 local non-profits to provide gifts for the less fortunate this holiday season. 

Gifts collected at the Bank's giving trees at East Providence branches at 999 S Broadway and 195 Taunton Ave. will benefit East Bay Community Action Program.

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Christmas Party - The Metacomet Country Club is hosting a Christmas party for smaller businesses and groups Dec. 21, 6 to 11 p.m. at the club, 500 Veterans Memorial Parkway. Cost to attend is $39.99 plus tax. Call 401-438-1122, ext. 101 to make reservations.  


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