Friday, November 23, 2012
As you head out today for a frenzied day of shopping -- or not, a few things you might want to know about Black Friday.
1. BLACK FRIDAY SHOPPING FORECAST: Friday: Partly sunny. Milder. Highs in the mid to upper 50s. Saturday: Mainly cloudy with a few rain showers. Highs in the upper 40s early then temps crash into the upper 30s by night. Sunday: Cold and windy. Clouds and sun. Maybe a flurry well NW? Upper 30s to near 40 for highs. 2. BLACK FRIDAY HISTORY: The term “Black Friday” was coined in the 1960s to mark the kickoff to the Christmas shopping season. “Black” refers to stores moving from the “red” to the “black,” back when accounting records were kept by hand, and red ink indicated a loss, and black a profit. Ever since the start of the modern Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in 1924, the Friday after Thanksgiving has been known as the unofficial start …
Monday, August 13, 2012
Here are five things you should know today in East Providence.
Today's forecast calls for sunny skies with a high of 87 degrees. Today Rhode Island oberves Victory Day (formerly known as VJ Day), the anniversary of the Allied Forces' victory over Japan during War World War II, following the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945. Government offices are closed, but many restaurants, retail stores and other businesses may be open. All household refuse, recycling and yard waste regularly collected on Monday was collected this past Saturday. Regular Monday collection resumes next week, Aug. 20. The Fran Reavey Memorial Golf Tournament is today at Triggs Memorial Golf Course. Proceeds go to the Burke Scholarship Fund in memory of Fran. There is an AA meeting at Newman Congregational Church at 8 pm.
Friday, August 3, 2012
Here are five things you should know heading into this first weekend of August in East Providence.
Today should be mostly sunny with a high of 92 degrees, but the weekend may see some showers and thunderstorms. Don't forget to call today and make an appointment to drop off your household hazardous wastes (paints, oven cleanaer, pool chemicals, etc.) at the Eco-Depot being held at the East Providence Public Works garage tomorrow, Aug. 4. A few big motorcycle rides are this weekend: The Elks Riders M/A Motorcycle run leaves from the East Providence Elks Lodge Saturday, Aug. 4 at 10:30 am. The 20th Annual Motorcycle Mystery Ride to benefit the Impossible Dream is Sunday, starting from East Warren Rod & Gun Club in Warren and heading to the Bristol Elks Lodge in Bristol. Donation is $20 per person. Registration begins at 9:30 am; ride …
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Here are five things you should know today in East Providence.
Today will feature patchy fog with a high of 78. Magician Mat Franco performs for children ages 4-10 today at Weaver Library at 2 pm. The "Books Into Film: Summer Suspense" series continues with the screening of The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo at 6:30 pm. The Red Bridge Neighborhood Association has its monthly meeting today at Trinity Tabernacle Church, 745 North Broadway, from 6:30 to 8 pm. In August, the Senior Center will offer “Science for Seniors” with Ian Sabula. Materials will be provided. The group will study constellations and make bottle rockets; Please sign up in the Administration Office.
Thursday, July 26, 2012
Here are five things you should know today in East Providence.
Today's high will be around 81 degrees, but there is a chance of showers. Can social media help you find a job? The Riverside Library offers a class tonight on social media networking for job seekers, at 6:30 pm. Tonight's free concert at 6 pm at Rose Larisa Park in Riverside features Ronnie & The Satellites. The Diabetes Support group meets at the East Providence Senior Center today at 1:30 pm. Artists ages 10+ are invited to a watercolor painting class at the Weaver Library today at 3 pm; space is limited and registration is required; call 434-2453.
Thursday, July 19, 2012
Here are five things you should know today in East Providence.
Today should be partly sunny with a high of 86 degrees. East Providence Heritage Days are here! The 32nd Annual Heritage Festival begins today from 6 to 11 pm at the Pierce Athletic Complex with exhibits, food, rides, amusement and entertainment. Tonight's concert is Brother2Brother. The musical entertainment schedule is here. There is a Family Rosary at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Riverside at 7:30 pm. A job searching skills workshop is tonight from 6:30 to 8 pm at the Riverside Library. Weaver Library welcomes the community to join university students from the Middle East and North Africa for an open discussion tonight from 7 to 8 pm. The students, who are recruited by the U.S. Embassy or Consulate in their home countries, seek to…
Monday, July 9, 2012
Here are five things you should know today in Portsmouth.
Friday, July 6, 2012
Here are five things you should know heading into this weekend in East Providence.
Today should be sunny with a high of 88, and the rest of the weekend looks pretty good too, although there may be showers Saturday. The Farmer's Market is open at Barrington Congregational Church on Saturday morning at 9 am. Stay cool at the Senior Center today, where there's Chair Exercise class and Arthritis Exercise class at 10:45 am. Or just stay and relax, mingle and stay cool. What's going on around the rest of the state this weekend? The Tall Ships are in Newport; the Wickford Art Festival celebrates its 50th anniversary this weekend and there's a Waterfire in Providence Saturday night. Seekonk Speedway's Independence Day Thrill Show is July 8. Gates open at 2:30 pm and racing begins at 5 pm.
Monday, July 2, 2012
Here are five things you should know today in East Providence.
Today will be sunny with a high of 87 degrees. Drop in to the Weaver Library today if you'd like some help with computers, ranging from social media to attachments, email, e-books, web surfing and more. Summer crafts continue at the library: Today, children 10+ can decorate skeleton cupcakes at the Riverside branch. The annual Summer Music Review, a drum and bugle corps competition, is in Bristol tonight as part of that town's big 4th of July celebration. The Navy ship USS Carter Hall is also open for tours today. For a list of all Bristol 4th activities, see www.july4thbristolri.com. Looking for local fireworks tonight? There are some after the after the PawSox game, and also in Bristol Harbor.
Here are five things you should know today in East Providence.
Today, there is a chance of thunderstorms with a high temperature of 84 expected. Wednesday's Independence Day holiday will change the trash pick-up this week in East Providence. Monday and Tuesday are the same, but all household refuse, recycling and yard waste regularly collected on Wednesday, July 4 will be collected on Thursday, July 5; Thursday collections will be on Friday, July 6; Friday collections will be on Saturday, July 7. There is a food drive during the month of July at Liberty Tax Service, 8 Dover Ave. There is an AA meeting at noon at Newman Congregational Church. Ages 10+ can make a Historic Death Mask today at the Weaver Library from 3 to 4 pm.
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10:01 am on Friday, November 23, 2012
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