Community Corner

Council Tuesday, Giving Tree, Giving Back, Party Saturday

Council Tuesday - The EP City Council meets Tuesday night at 5:30 p.m., in Council Chambers, City Hall, 145 Taunton Ave. They'll discuss, among other items on their agenda, a tax stabilization plan providing tax breaks on 

expansion or renovation of any existing facility in excess of $5,000,000.

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. 

Meat, Lobstah Raffle - The Comedy Connection hosts a Meat & Lobstah Raffle every Saturday thru April at their 39 Warren Ave. location. Call (401) 438-838. All proceeds benefit the Riverside Little League. 

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