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NOTICE: For your convenience, you can e-mail your bulletin board notices to briang@rhodybeat.com as well as mail to 1944 Warwick Ave., Warwick, RI 02889, or fax to 732-3110.

Tri-City Elks Car Show

Tiki Bar Party July 11 at 6 p.m. There will be tacos, nachos and much more. Tickets are $15 and must be purchased by Thursday, July 9. Tickets can be purchased in the lounge at the Elks from the bartenders during regular business hours.

Vacation Bible School

The First Congregational Church of Warwick, 715 Oakland Beach Ave., is having their Vacation Bible School the week of July 6 through July 10 from 9 a.m.-12 noon. There will be activities for ages 3 years old and up through teens.  They ask for a nominal donation of $15 for each child to help offset expenses. Bring a friend and have fun learning.

Norwood Neighborhood Concert Series

Norwood Neighborhood Association invites you and your family to attend an enjoyable summer night concert at the Norwood Gazebo on Pawtuxet Avenue July 8 at 6:30 p.m., with music provided by Nancy Poaling & The Black Tie Band. Please bring chairs/blankets and refreshments.  Everyone is welcome.

Gorton High School

Monthly Luncheon

The Gorton High School monthly luncheon will be held July 8 at Top Of The Bay in Oakland Beach at 12 noon. Cost is $16. All Gorton High School classmates from 1941-1955, spouses and friends are welcome. Call or email Dot McGuinn at 463-9535 or mcguinn@cox.net if you plan to attend.

Foxwoods Bus trip

The Cranston Senior Guild is planning a bus trip to Foxwoods on July 8. The cost of the trip is $22 per person. The price includes round-trip motor coach bus, one free full buffet coupon or $10 food to any restaurant at the casino, and $10 bonus slot play. The bus will pick up at 9 a.m. from the Dwares JCC, 401 Elmgrove Ave., Providence, and 9:15 a.m. from Rhode Island Mall near Sears Auto Center. The bus will depart Foxwoods at 3:15 p.m. Payment must be received by June 22.  Come join the fun. All are welcome. For more information call Sunny at 785-0748.

Pontiac Free Library Summer Activities

The Pontiac Free Library is holding several summer activities, and sign-up is now open. Preschool story time for ages 2-4 is held on Tuesdays at 10:15 a.m. through July 28; Make Your Own Hero Shirt, a craft for ages 4+, is July 9 at 4 p.m. (please bring a plain t-shirt); on July 24 at 10:30 a.m. is a musical workshop, Rhythm Imaginarium, for all ages; and The Great Baldini Magic Show for all ages is Aug. 7 at 10:30 a.m. For more information call the library at 737-3292 or visit www.pontiacfreelibrary.org.

Music for a Summer Night

The Apponaug Area Improvement Association presents their 6th annual Music for a Summer Night concert series on the front steps of Warwick City Hall from 6:30-8 p.m. Bring family, friends, a picnic basket and chairs. Concerts will be held July 9 with Joe Esposito; July 23 with the Saucy Jack Band; Aug. 6 with the Ginny Conley Quartet; and Aug. 20 with The Greg Abate Trio. In case of rain, concerts will be held in the Friendship Hall of Warwick Central Baptist Church across from City Hall.

Vacation Bible Time

Cornerstone Church, 1990 Elmwood Ave., Warwick, is hosting its free vacation Bible time at Camp Kilimanjaro with a safari theme July 13-17 from 9 a.m.-12 noon for children four years old through 6th grade. Call 781-6121 to register.

Vacation Bible School

Vacation Bible School will be held July 6-10 at Greenwood Community Church from 9 a.m.-12 noon. Come join in the fun, everyone is welcome for “Paul’s dangerous journey to share the truth.” For more information call 737-1230 or visit www.gccp.org.

Summer Concerts

The first-ever outdoor summer concerts at the Botanical Center in Roger Williams Park starts July 12 from 6-8 p.m. The Atwater-Donnelly Trio with Cathy Clasper-Torch performs American and Celtic music and percussive dancing. $10 general admission, $5 for members of the Botanical Center Conservancy and children 12 & under. Next concerts: July 19, Superchief Trio; July 26, French Roast, Cajun music. Bring your picnics and blankets, dance and smell the flowers. Visit bccrwp.org.

Vacation Bible School

Lakewood Baptist Church, 255 Atlantic Ave., is having its vacation Bible school July 17 from 5-8 p.m. with pizza at 5 p.m. and July 18 from 9 a.m.-12 noon with donuts and orange juice at 9. All children grades 1 through 6 are welcome.

Adult Basketball Leagues

Registration is now open for Boys & Girls Clubs of Warwick adult basketball leagues. The Boys and Girls Clubs of Warwick is a premier recreational basketball league includes stats for all games in addition to shirts, college referees, message boards and convenient location. Leagues are continuous, every 15 weeks for individuals and teams alike. Every league has a 12-game regular season schedule, plus best of three finals. League fees include jerseys. Not included are ref fees and stat-keeper fees. Come join the fun at Boys and Girls Clubs of Warwick, Norwood Branch and Oakland Beach Branch. Cost is $375/team plus weekly team payment for officials/scorekeeper. Available leagues: Adult 4x4: Tuesday evening starting at 6:15; Adult Over 30 5x5: Wednesday evening starting at 6:15; Adult Open: Sunday Mornings (B & C level teams). Contact Chrisi@wbgclubs.org or 490-1915.

Vacation Bible School

Woodbury Union Church, located at 58 Beach Ave. in Warwick, will be hosting a free Vacation Bible School from 9 a.m. to noon between Aug. 3 and Aug. 7. The program is open to children ages 3 to fourth grade and the theme is “G-Force.” The deadline to register is July 24. For more information, call Colleen at 464-4764.

Municipal Retirees Association

The summer luncheon of the Warwick Municipal Retirees Association will be held at Chianti’s Italian Cuisine Aug. 5 at noontime. Cost is $16 per person, which can be paid at the meeting or at the door. Please call Sue Weeden, 739-3257, or Kathy Hedquist, 996-5201 as soon as possible to reserve your seat. Either call them or check the website for all the details: warwickretirees.com. Any questions or concerns, call Lois, recording secretary, at 738-1768.

Conimicut Summer Craft Fair

Vendor space is still available for the annual Conimicut Summer Craft Fair to be held Aug. 15 from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. at Conimicut Point Park. The event features artisan crafts, food vendors and DJ music. Call 524-8404 for more information.

East Providence High Reunion

The East Providence High School Class of 1975 will be holding their 40th year reunion on Friday, Aug. 21 at the Hillside Country Club, 82 Hillside Ave, Rehoboth, Mass., from 7 to 11 p.m. This is a summer casual event that includes a sit down dinner, DJ and dancing. The price is $45 per person. To RSVP, send a check payable to: EPHS Class of 1975, c/o Joan Pizzo Hobbs, 1049 Smithfield Ave, Lincoln, RI 02865. For more information, go to the alumni tab on the EPH website at thetownies.org/alumni-news-3.

Greenwood Church Singing

Sing alongside veteran musicians in an encouraging, low-pressure environment. Have fun singing music you love under the direction of professional staff – all for free. The public is invited to join on Sunday mornings through Aug. 23 from 8:50-10:30 a.m. at Greenwood Community Church, Presbyterian, 805 Main Ave., for an exciting community summer choir. They’ll be singing favorite songs we all know well, so no experience is necessary and no long rehearsals are involved. If you love music you are highly qualified. No commitment or church affiliation is required; you are welcome to sing on any day(s) you wish. Just come to the music room on the second floor of Greenwood Church at 8:50 a.m. to practice a well-known piece presented at 9:30 a.m. This is a great family activity for all ages. Call 737-1230 or email jblack@gccp.org. For full details visit www.gccp.org/music.

Meadowbrook Terrace Bingo

Meadowbrook Terrace holds bingo every Friday at 6:45 p.m. with a great group of people. All are welcome.

Preschool Registration

The Title I Office for Warwick Public Schools announced that preschool registration for the 2015/2016 school year has started. The preschool program is fully funded through Title I. The program will run four half days each week with a parent component every other Friday. They are offering a morning or an afternoon session. Parents are required to attend every other Friday for informative workshops to support family learning and kindergarten readiness. This program is free of charge and is offered to families living in the Oakland Beach, Lippitt, Wickes and Norwood areas. If you are or know of a family with a child who will be 4 years old by Sept. 1 and are interested in this program, call Carol Maloney at 734-3426 or email at Maloneyc@warwickschools.org.

Moms for Moms

Support a new mother, share your experience and make a new friend. You can make a difference with just one hour a week. Moms for Moms/Families First RI helps pregnant women and new mothers deal with an enormous transition by matching them with trained volunteers who are mothers themselves. The program provides emotional and social support and strives to connect new moms to resources within their own communities. Mentors develop a warm, supportive relationship while spending time with the new mom in their homes, accompanying them on outings and attending mom gatherings. They will train you and provide supervisory support to volunteers. Don’t miss out on this opportunity. Contact 383-9933 or email admin@familiesfirstri.org.

Second Division Assoc. Reunion

The Second (Indianhead) Division Association will be holding its annual national reunion in San Antonio, Texas this year. They would like to let veterans of the Army’s famous 2nd Infantry Division know about the organization and their upcoming reunion.

Summer Art Camp for Kids

Ages 6-12 will have unique ways to explore their creativity this summer at the Warwick Museum of Art, 3259 Post Road. New art sessions include animal art, mask making, papier mache art and wearable art, plus favorite sessions like painting, ceramics, sculpture, mosaics and more will be offered again. Full camp schedule, instructors and pricing are on Facebook (Events), online at warwickmuseum.org or call the office, 737-0010. Easy phone registration with Discover Card, MasterCard or Visa. Register soon for best selection. 

Bocce Players or Teams Wanted

The East Natick Veterans Athletic Association, 17 Baker Street, Warwick, is looking for bocce players or four-man teams for their summer bocce league. For details and information contact Bob at 497-0895. Games are played in an indoor court and games are held on weeknights.

Poker Players Wanted

Poker players are wanted at the Pilgrim Senior Center every Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. Call Roy Walsh at 497-8097.

Kent Center Seeks Donations

Are you a successful business owner? The Kent Center would welcome a gift basket or gift certificate to feature in a silent auction. Did you know that Rhode Island has the highest percentage of people suffering from mental illness in the country? The Kent Center is a comprehensive community-based behavioral healthcare provider that has delivered mental health and substance abuse services since 1976. Their mission is to improve the quality of life of individuals by providing trauma-informed care that promotes growth, mutual interdependence and recovery. Your donation will be used to raise funds for TKC’s programs and services. All donations are tax-deductible and your company will be listed in event marketing material as an investor in community mental health. Contact Sarah Channing at 738-1338 x335 for more information, or drop off donations at 2756 Post Road, Warwick, from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Greenwich Bay Women’s Club

The Greenwich Bay Women’s Club meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at Atria Harborhill, 159 Division St. on the Warwick/East Greenwich line) to work together to make a difference in local communities. There are no age or residency requirements to join and meetings are open. If you would like further information, contact membership chair Diane Gadoury at 860-465-7987.

Art Classes for Teens

Kick start 2015 by adding colorful creativity to your life with art classes for teens on Tuesday nights from 6-8 p.m. at the Warwick Museum of Art, 3259 Post Road. Classes run for three-week intervals and there is a new medium every month like portraits in pencil, mixed media, ceramics, printmaking and more. Class sizes are small, so a lot of one-on-one instruction is guaranteed. For more information and full class schedule visit their Facebook page (search under “Events”), www.warwickmuseum.org, or call the office at 737-0010.

Warwick Historical Society

The Warwick Historical Society meets weekly at the John Waterman Arnold House on Roger Williams Circle Wednesdays from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and every second Saturday of the month at 11 a.m.-2 p.m. All are welcome and urged to become member and volunteer. Visit www.whsri.org, join them on Facebook or call 737-4617 for more information.

Hi-Lo-Jack League

The Warwick Senior Citizens Hi-Lo-League is held Mondays at the Buttonwoods Community Center, Tuesdays at the Pilgrim Senior Center and Thursdays at the Buttonwoods Community Center, all starting at 12:30 p.m. Call Ray Walsh at 497-8097 or George Gange 739-6682.

Photographic Society of RI

The Photographic Society of Rhode Island welcomes camera enthusiasts of all abilities. Meetings are held on the second, third and fourth Tuesday of each month, September through May at Lakewood Baptist Church, 255 Atlantic Ave. For more information visit www.psri.us.

Hospice Volunteer Informational Meeting

The VNA of Care New England conducts weekly hospice volunteer informational meetings at the VNA of Care New England, 51 Health Lane, Warwick. Have you ever wondered how you can make the difference in the life of a family whose loved one is in hospice care? Do you want to join with a dedicated hospice volunteer program that provides training and ongoing support in this most rewarding work? Come and find out more about the VNA of Care New England hospice Call Carolyn McDonough, Hospice Volunteer Coordinator, at 921-7614 to register.

Moms RI

Support a new mother, share your experience and make a new friend. You can make a difference with just on hour a week. Moms for Moms RI helps pregnant women and new mothers deal with an enormous transition by matching them with trained volunteers who are mothers themselves. The program provides emotional and social support and strives to connect new moms to resources within their own communities. Mentors develop a warm, supportive relationship while spending time with the new mom in their homes, accompanying them on outings, and attending mom gatherings. You will be trained and provided supervisory support from volunteers. Contact Sally at 383-9933.

Mentoring

Do you have an hour a week to spare? That’s all it takes to make a difference in the life of a child. Today’s children need positive, caring adult role models to help them develop confidence, self-esteem, and a desire to stay in school. For more information on the Warwick Mentor Program, contact Pamela Sherman at 732-7700 x117 or visit the Rhode Island Mentoring Partnership website at www.mentorRI.org.

Aphasia Conversation Group

On the second Tuesday of each month from 6-7:30 p.m., Sargent Rehabilitation Center, 800 Quaker Lane, Warwick, holds an aphasia conversation group. This group provides a supportive meeting place for people with aphasia to socialize and share their communication challenges and strategies. There is no charge for participation. Attendance is limited to individuals with aphasia only. For more information contact Lucia Watson, MS, SLP at 886-6600 or visit www.sargentcenter.org.

Fife & Drum Corps

Join the Pawtuxet Rangers Fife & Drum Corps of Warwick and continue the great tradition of Colonial/Revolutionary history through music. The Fife & Drum Corps meets every Wednesday night at Wyman Elementary School from 6:30-8 p.m. The corps is open to anyone over the age of 12. Drum and fife instruction is available to beginners.

Bingo

There will be bingo every Friday at 6:45 p.m. at Meadowbrook Terrace on Warwick Ave in the Community Hall.

Free Sunday Lunch

St Paul Lutheran Church, 389 Greenwich Ave., is offering a free lunch for anyone in need of meal or companionship. All are welcome every Sunday from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. For more information call 737-6758.

Rhode Island Pet Bird Club

The R.I. Pet Bird Club welcomes anyone who owns birds or has an interest in exotic birds. Meet other people who have birds, listen to guest lecturers and more. The meetings are held on the first Monday of each month. For more information call Michele at 739-7290 or visit www.orgsites.com/ri/ripbc.

Free Pet Food

Bonniedale Farm in North Scituate offers dog and cat food at no cost to struggling pet owners, hoping to provide for the animals while easing the burden on community members facing tough times. Those wishing to donate or in need of pet food can contact Dan MacKenzie at 574-6056. The mailing address for the farm is 1097 Chopmist Hill Road, North Scituate, RI 02857, while the physical address is 1056 Danielson Pike, North Scituate. MacKenzie asks that visitors call before making the trip. More information can be found online at www.bonniedalefarmanimalsanctuary.com.

Fife and Drum Corps

The Kentish Guards Fife and Drum Corps rehearses on Wednesday evenings from 7-9 p.m. at the Kentish Guards Armory on Pierce St. in East Greenwich. Free lessons on playing the fife are provided to men and young men interested in joining the corps.

TOPS

Take Off Pounds Sensibly, Rhode Island Chapter No. 38, East Greenwich meets every Thursday at the Women & Infants’ Center, 1050 Main Street, East Greenwich Weigh-in begins at 9 a.m. and runs until 9:50. The meeting will follow at 10. Admission costs $1.50 per week. For more information about TOPS, call TOPS Greeter Carole Paster from Exeter at 295-8381, e-mail at cpaster1@verizon net, call (800) 932-8677 or visit www.tops.org.

Grief Support

If you have experienced the loss of someone you love and are ready to begin or continue the healing process, then you are welcome to come to a grief support group. The group meets at the Christ Church Office condo, 61 Cedar Ave #6, East Greenwich, Sundays from 2-4 p.m. For more information visit the Christ Church website (www.christchurchec.org), call the Church office (884-8632) or email info@christchurchec.org.

Evening Counseling Available

If you are experiencing depression, anxiety or overwhelming stress coupled with an addiction to or dependence on drugs or alcohol, then The Kent Center’s new evening program may be right for you. The Kent Center is offering an intensive outpatient program for people battling co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders Program hours are 4:40-8 p.m., making it accessible for people who work. The program is confidential and personalized to meet individual needs. For more information call 732-5656.

Help for Victims of Crime

Are you a victim of physical or sexual assault, domestic violence, untreated childhood abuse, or another crime or traumatic event? Are you experiencing depression, anxiety, difficulty concentrating, increased substance use or other emotional difficulties? If so, you may be eligible to receive counseling services free of charge at The Kent Center (www.thekentcenter.org). Victims of crimes and other traumatic events often experience debilitating psychiatric symptoms that may have long-term affects if left untreated. Seek treatment today at 732-5656.

Volunteers Needed to Sew

Looking for something to do to help foster kids? Organizers of The Sewing Project to Help Foster Kids are looking for volunteers who want to help sew pillowcase or duffel bags for foster children. Currently their belongings are sometimes put in black trash bags. Foster parent Adriane Grimaldi in Scottsdale, Ariz. started the Sewing Project in February 2008 for children taken from their homes by Child Protective Services (CPS) to make kid-friendly bags for carrying their belongings instead of trash bags. To date, people have made 6,700 pillowcase bags for foster kids Pillowcase bags are delivered to CPS to use instead of trash bags. The Sewing Project has opened a new Rhode Island Chapter working with the Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) and is in need of volunteers to sew. For more information contact Hollie Galloway at holliegal@verizon.net.

Cornerstone Church

Cornerstone Church, 1990 Elmwood Ave., Warwick, is member of the RI Community Food Bank Hours of operation are the first and third Saturday from 9-11 a.m. and the second and fourth Monday from 6-8 p.m. For more information call 781-6121.

Domestic Abuse Support Groups

The Elizabeth Buffum Chace Center is a non-profit agency providing services to victims of domestic abuse and sexual assault. The agency offers morning and evening support groups for adults dealing with current or past domestic abuse Groups provide a safe place to talk with others who have shared similar experiences. The groups are confidential and free of charge. For more information call Jessica at 738-1700.

Free Health Care

Our Lady of Fatima Hospital has an outreach coordinator to assist women in getting free health care If you are between the ages of 40-64 and are underserved or uninsured, call Maria at 456-3105 for a confidential assessment. You may be eligible for free care including mammogram and gynecological care.

Old Warwick Grange #41

The Grange is a fraternal community service, non-profit organization with a special interest in rural life and the traditions of faith, patriotism, leadership and family values Grange where the whole family can go and grow Help them to help others The meetings are held on the third Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. No meetings in July or August. The Grange hall is located at 1175 West Shore Rd.

Developmental Screening

The Child Outreach Department of the Warwick Public Schools, in cooperation with the Volunteers of Warwick schools (VOWS), conducts regular preschool screening clinics. All Warwick preschool children between the ages of 3 and 5 are offered the Early Screening Inventory-Revised (ESI-R). This is a free service provided by the Warwick Public Schools. Participation in a Developmental Screening is a long established program of the Warwick School Department that provides families with information about their child’s development and offers information about community resources. For more information, or to arrange a clinic appointment for your preschool aged child, call the VOWS office at 734-3230.

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