Friday, December 7, 2012
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East Providence Weather: Pick-Up Basketball: East Providence Parks & Recreation will hold free teen pick-up basketball nights for youth members ages 13-17. Teens can join us at the Rec. Center to play recreational games of basketball Friday night. No referees, no standing, just honor calls and good sportsmanship. Different teams are formed each week. To register call the Recreation Center at 401-433-6360. House Lottery: East Providence has received four applications so far for the completely renovated home on Anthony Street that will be sold for $130,000 after a lottery drawing on Dec. 18. "The odds are pretty good," said City Manager Peter Graczykowski Tuesday evening after the City Council meeting. "You don't have to live in East …
Thursday, December 6, 2012
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East Providence Weather: City Council/School Committee Contacts: Click here for the 2012-2014 East Providence City Council and School Committee contact information. East Providence Budget: Click here for the FY2013 Final Budget for the city of East Providence. Post to Patch Yourself; Try Blogging: It's ridiculously easy for to post an event or make an announcement on East Providence Patch. Blogging is simple, too. Just click here and read how easy it is. This Day in History: On this day in 1884, in Washington, D.C., workers place a nine-inch aluminum pyramid atop a tower of white marble, completing the construction of an impressive monument to the city's namesake and the nation's first president, George Washington.
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
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East Providence Weather: Story Time: Stories, songs, and a craft for children ages 2-6 and their families. No advance registration necessary. Location: Weaver Library Program Room, 41 Gove Avenue, East Providence. Snow Plow Drivers: CDL Class A drivers to plow snow for the City of East Providence operating city trucks. Hourly Rate: $20 per hour. Call 401-435-7701 for more information and an application (AA/EOE). Qualifications: CDL Class A license with clean driving record, subject to BCI check, pre-employment and random drug screening. Prior snow plow experience preferred. Post to Patch Yourself; Try Blogging: It's ridiculously easy for to post an event or make an announcement on East Providence Patch. Blogging is simple, too. Just click …
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
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East Providence Weather: City Council: The East Providence City Council is scheduled to meet tonight at 7:30pm at East Providence City Hall in the council chambers. Other meetings scheduled tonight include the Claims Commitee at 7:00pm at City Hall in Room 101. The Harbor Commission is also scheduled to meet at 7:00pm at City Hall in Conference Room A. Toys for Tots: The Toys for Tots annual drive is underway in Rhode Island, and there are four locations in East Providence to donate your toys. Wireless Zone at 575 Taunton Ave. Fisher Auto Parts at 920 Broadway. Evergreen House Health Center at 1 Evergreen Drive. East Bay Automotive at 260 Newport Ave. Bring new, unwrapped toys to the drop-off location. The age groups that are most needed …
Monday, December 3, 2012
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East Providence Weather: Free Vaccination Clinic: The City of East Providence Emergency Management Agency will team with the Rhode Island Department of Health and the Wellness Company to hold a Vaccination Clinic on Monday, December 3, 2012. The Clinic will be held at Riverside Middle School at 179 Forbes Street between 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm. The regular Seasonal Flu vaccine will be offered for those aged 6 months and older who have not received it yet this season. Snow Plow Drivers: The City of East Providence is looking for CDL Class A drivers to plow snow for the City of East Providence operating city trucks. Hourly Rate: $20 per hour Call 401-435-7701 for more information and an application (AA/EOE). Qualifications: CDL Class A license …
Friday, November 30, 2012
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East Providence Weather: Waterfront Drive: at 11:30 a.m. today, U.S. Senator Jack Reed will celebrate the grand opening of Waterfront Drive in East Providence in a ribbon cutting ceremony with Governor Lincoln Chafee, Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) Director Michael Lewis, Mayor Bruce Rogers and small business owner Wendy Field. This $6.6 million roadway project, which extends 1.1 miles from Warren Avenue to Dexter Road, was funded in part by $4.8 million in federal funds to help improve infrastructure and revitalize East Providence’s waterfront community. Ten Mile River Bridges: At 2 p.m. today East Providence Mayor Bruce Rogers will be joined by Governor Lincoln Chafee, Senator Jack Reed, …
Thursday, November 29, 2012
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East Providence Weather: Snow Plow Drivers: The City of East Providence is looking for snow plow drivers. CDL Class A drivers to plow snow for the City of East Providence operating city trucks. Hourly Rate: $20 per hour. Call 401-435-7701 for more information and an application (AA/EOE) Qualifications: CDL Class A license with clean driving record, subject to BCI check, pre-employment and random drug screening. Prior snow plow experience preferred. Storytime: Stories, songs, and a craft for children ages 2-5 and their families. No advance registration necessary. Takes place at the Weaver Library from 10:30am-11am, in the Weaver Library Program Room, 41 Grove Avenue, East Providence. Post to Patch Yourself; Try Blogging: It's ridiculously…
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
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East Providence Weather: Zoning Board of Review: The East Providence Zoning Board of Review is scheduled to meet tonight at 7pm at City Hall in the Council Chambers. The East Providence Local Advisory Committee hosts a RI Parent Information Network Workshop, “Basic Rights in Special Education,” on Wednesday, Nov. 28, at 6:30 pm at Martin Middle School, 111 Brown St. Get an overview of parent’s rights and responsibilities and learn about the laws that affect special education in Rhode Island. Post to Patch Yourself; Try Blogging: It's ridiculously easy for to post an event or make an announcement on East Providence Patch. Blogging is simple, too. Just click here and read how easy it is. This Day in History: On this day in 1520 after sailing…
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
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East Providence Weather: Bookies: Grades 1-5. Read and act out great stories, tell jokes, make crafts, eat snacks, play games, and more! Books are read during the program. 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month. Takes place at the Weaver Library Program Room from 3:45pm-4:45pm. Carousel Commission Meeting: Monthly meeting of the Crescent Park Carousel Commission starting at 6pm at the Crescent Park Carousel. The commission mets on the 4th Tuesday of each month with the exception of December. Meetings are open to the public. Post to Patch Yourself; Try Blogging: It's ridiculously easy for to post an event or make an announcement on East Providence Patch. Blogging is simple, too. Just click here and read how easy it is. This Day in History: On …
Monday, November 26, 2012
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East Providence Weather: The Fraternity of St. Francis Xavier food pantry, 81 N Carpenter St., is open every Monday from 9:30 to 11:20 am and 6 to 7:30 pm. A valid government ID is needed. Find out if your old books are valuable at the Weaver Library on Monday, Nov. 26, at 7 pm with the East Providence Historical Society and book dealer Ray Rickman. Bring up to 3 books for a free appraisal. Post to Patch Yourself; Try Blogging: It's ridiculously easy for to post an event or make an announcement on East Providence Patch. Blogging is simple, too. Just click here and read how easy it is. This Day in History: A powerful early winter storm batters the New England coast on this day in 1898, killing at least 450 people in New York, Connecticut …
