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Posted 6/25/13

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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.

Art-Concert Workshop on Thursday, June 27th at 6:30 pm

Patty Martucci returns to Warwick Museum of Art (WMOA) to lead an art workshop on Creative Collages Thursday, June 27 at 6:30 p.m. It's just one of a series of six new art workshops scheduled during the Apponaug Summer Concert series. The drop-by-and-try format is for ages 12 and up and beginners are welcome; all workshops are held indoors so weather is never a factor. The cost is $9 per person (materials included) and MC and Visa are accepted; register in advance or just drop by and try art. The full schedule of Art-Concert Workshops is available at www.warwickmuseum.

org and on Facebook. Warwick Museum of Art, 3259 Post Road, Warwick. Call 737-0010 for more information.

Pontiac Free Library

There are various summer activities at the Pontiac Free Library.

Summer Reading program 2013, “Dig Into Reading,” an independent reading program for children from preschool to grade 6. Sign up now.

Mad Science Show for all ages Friday, June 28 at 2 p.m.

Storytimes for ages 3-6 Tuesdays at 10 a.m. July 2-30.

Craft programs for ages 6-12. Make a pop-up puppet July 11 at 3 p.m. Fun with plants July 25 at 3 p.m. Please register with the librarian.

Bwana Iguana Reptile Adventure for all ages Aug. 8 at 3 p.m.

For information call the library at 737-3292 or visit www.pontiacfreelibrary.org.

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.warwickhistoricalsocietyonline.org, join them on Facebook, or call 737-4617 for more information.

Caregivers Journey

The Alzheimers Association Rhode Island Chapter will hold its third annual Caregivers Journey, a conference for Alzheimers caregivers and healthcare professionals. June 25 at The Crowne Plaza Hotel, Warwick, from 8 a.m.-4:15 p.m. This conference features nationally-known keynote speaker and advocate Stephanie Zeman, author of Kisses for Elizabeth. In addition, 24 workshops presented by experts in the field of Alzheimers care will be offered. For more information call Marge Angilly at 1-800-272-390 or 421-0008.

GFWC Warwick Women’s Club

The GFWC Warwick Women’s Club will hold its final monthly meeting for the club year  June 25 at 6 p.m. with dinner at The Tree House Tavern and Bistro at Ferns and Flowers, Centerville Road, Warwick. If you would like any information regarding this club, call Kirsten at 996-2478 or email Warwick@gfwcri.org.

Slip Stream

Trudeau Memorial Center will present Slip Stream, featuring Parker Hoffman on drums and Nathan Hoogasian on keyboard and vocals, June 26 at 1:15 p.m. in the cafeteria of the Patterson Building.

Oakland Beach Crime Watch Meeting

There will be a special Oakland Beach Crime Watch meeting June 27 at 6:30 p.m. at the JONAH Community Center, 830 Oakland Beach Ave.  Due to recent events in Warwick, other communities have voiced a desire to start a crime watch group in there neighborhood. They will be holding a “How To Start a Crime Watch Group” discussion and instructions. If communities are interested contact OBCW at 732-3401 or email obcwops@gmail.com. They also will be offering a” Refuse To Be a Victim” seminar in July.

Food Pantry

The food pantry of Woodbury Union Church, on the corner of Beach Ave. and West Shore Road in Conimicut Village, will be open Thursday, June 27 from 6:30-8 p.m. Limited food items will be given out to those in need of assistance. Please use the office entrance on Carlisle St. and bring a bag if possible.

Adult Watercolor Class for Beginners

Tuesdays through June 27 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Bernadette Pace, an experienced instructor and well-known regional artist, will introduce students to basic techniques of watercolor painting learning to use the materials, blending colors, creating dynamic compositions and using watercolor to express creativity. These are encouraging and adventuresome classes for people 17 years and up who want to learn to paint, and students will start seeing things in a new way. Cost is $125 for 12 hours of instruction, and a materials list will be sent after registration. Registration is easy by phone with MasterCard or Visa, or stop by with cash or a check. More information can be found on FaceBook or online at www.warwickmuseum.org. Warwick Museum of Art is located at 3259 Post Road, Warwick (737-0010).

WAAAL Yard Sale

Warwick association for affordable Assisting Living will have a yard sale Saturday, June 29, from 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Buttonwoods Community Center parking lot, at the corners of West Shore Rd. and Buttonwood Ave. Come out and support WAAAL.

Elks Fundraiser

The Elks Riders Lodge #2285 will hold a Motorcycle Ride/Poker Run to benefit the Lupus Foundation of New England on Saturday, June 29 at the Coventry-West Greenwich Elks Lodge, 42 Nooseneck Hill Road, West Greenwich. Cost is $20 per person and registration starts at 9 a.m., with kickstands up at 10:30. Raffles will be held and food will be provided. Contact Wacko at 640-4284 or Ron Kingsborough at 826-2569 for more information.

Tri City Elks Yard Sale

Tri City Elks is holding a yard sale at 1915 West Shore Road Saturday, June 29 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Tables are $10.

Yard Sale

Greenwood Community Church Presbyterian, 805 Main Ave Warwick, is having a yard sale June 29 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Kitchen, clothing, books, sports and more.

Steak Fry

Tri City Elks, 1915 West Shore Road, is holding a steak fry Saturday, June 29 at 5 p.m. Steak and mushrooms, french fries salad and $1 drafts. Advance tickets $12 per person, day of the event $15.

Art Camp for Children 6-12

July 8 through August 16 on weekdays from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Creative kids crave summer stimulation, and that’s what they’ll get with art workshops like Make a Monster, Painting, Jewelry Making, Drawing, Improv Comedy, Cartooning and more. Camp runs Monday to Friday with three weeklong workshops at 9-11, 11:30-1:30, 2-4. Workshops are taught by experienced instructors with emphasis on trying new materials, stretching imaginations and having fun in a safe, encouraging atmosphere. Cost of each weeklong workshop is $80; cost for a week of three workshops is $225 (a savings of $15).Registration is easy by phone with MasterCard or Visa, or stop by with cash or check. More information can be found on FaceBook or online at www.warwickmuseum.org. Warwick Museum of Art is located at 3259 Post Road, Warwick (737-0010).

Falling Thru the Cracks

Artists’ Exchange will feature Falling Thru the Cracks Friday, July 5 and Saturday, July 6 at 8 p.m. in Theatre 82. Tickets are $10 in advance, $14 at door. The life story, lessons and heartfelt moments from two class clowns with a shared dream of lives to be remembered. A mix of stand-up comedy style storytelling, video sketches and movies drenched in charisma. Theatre 82 is located at 82 Rolfe Square in Cranston. For more information visit www.artists-exchange.org or call 490-9475.

Voices of RI Meeting

The Voices of RI chapter of the Colon Cancer Alliance will hold their next monthly meeting July 6 at 10 a.m. in the small meeting room of Warwick Public Library, 600 Sandy Lane, Warwick. All are welcome to come learn more about the organization, share stories and meet other survivors. Register for the 5th Annual Colon Cancer Awareness 5K Walk/Run Sunday, Aug. 4 at www.ccalliance.org/RI. For more information call 739-5623 or send email to bjoyce@ccalliance.org.

Bingo

Bingo will be held July 6 at St. Kevin’s Church Hall, 333 Sandy Lane, Warwick. Doors open at 5 p.m., bingo starts at 6.

Ladies Only Golf League

On Course Instruction during play at Tin Cup Golf Course in Coventry. Instructional golf league starts with July 9 Clinic. Six holes each Tuesday at 10 a.m.begins July 16 through Aug. 13. Luncheon and awards on Aug. 13. Featuring Rhode Island’s top golf instructors. Sign up at Tin Cup by calling 823-4653.

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