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Posted 5/1/14

Business Booster Series

Join the North Central Chamber of Commerce for their upcoming business booster series. You joined LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter. You posted messages hoping business would …

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Business Booster Series

Join the North Central Chamber of Commerce for their upcoming business booster series. You joined LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter. You posted messages hoping business would pour in. You sent out an email newsletter. You started a blog. Still, nothing has happened. Now you have run out of fresh and compelling things to say, and your number of “Likes” and followers has plateaued. In this hands-on workshop, you will learn how to enhance your virtual presence and craft stronger social media messages for your personal and company brands.

The program on May 7 will be brought to you by Dave Lubelczyk of IMAGEidentity LTD and the North Central Chamber of Commerce. A delicious lunch from Uno Chicago Grill, 371 Putnam Pike in Smithfield, will be served, and the program is held beginning at noon. Cost is $15 for Chamber members and $20 for non-members. For more information, contact Kelly Patz at 349-4674.

Class reunion

The classes of 1963 and 1964 from Johnston High School are having a combined reunion on Saturday, Aug. 16 at 6:30 p.m. in the Green Room of the West Valley Inn in West Warwick. Please contact Carol Pezzullo Salvatore at 353-0294 (home), 585-2390 (cell) or by email at carol1946@cox.net.

Legislative Reception

Join the North Central Chamber of Commerce for a Legislative Reception at the State House from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. May 15. Legislators from throughout the state are interested in hearing what issues and concerns the business community has that should be addressed in the current session. The reception is held in an informal and relaxed setting. This is an important opportunity for Chamber members.

Cost is $15 per person and includes hors d’oeuvers and a complimentary bar. There will be free valet parking in front of the State House on the Smith Street side.

Hiring summer help

The Johnston Parks and Recreation Department is currently accepting applications for summer help. Applications are available at their office at Johnston Memorial Park or on the department’s website.

Local student performing violin recital

Violinist Cami Sylvia will give her Junior Recital as part of her undergraduate requirements for Rhode Island College at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 11 at The Music Mansion, located at 88 Meeting St. in Providence. The recital is free and open to the public. A reception will follow the performance.

The program includes works by Bach and Beethoven. Ms. Sylvia will perform Solo Sonata No. 2 in A minor by Bach; Violin Sonata No. 4, Op. 23 in A minor by Beethoven with pianist Christina Breindel; and lastly, String Quartet Op. 95 by Beethoven in which Ms. Sylvia will be joined by her quartet consisting of violinist Maeve Lemus, violist Alexis Nelson, and cellist Christopher Perkins.

Ms. Sylvia is currently pursuing her Bachelor of Music degreewith a concentration in Performance and will graduate in May 2015.

Swinging Squares

Swinging Squares of RI has announced that their next dance will be on May 17 from 8 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. at the East Smithfield Neighborhood Center, located at 7 Esmond St. in Smithfield. The cost is $7 per person. For more information, contact Louise at 724-7295. The theme of the dance is Sundae on a Saturday.

Annual May Breakfast

goes to the pets

Defenders of Animals will hold their annual May Breakfast during Pet Appreciation Week on May 18, beginning at 10 a.m. at the Governor Sprague Mansion, located at 1351 Cranston St. in Cranston. Musical entertainment will be provided, and tickets are $25 per person. Please call Defenders of Animals at 461-1922 for reservations. The event is by reservation only.

Taste of North Central

On May 19 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., the Central Chamber of Commerce will hold a “Taste of North Central” event. Participants will board a shuttle at one of three locations and enjoy a fabulous, fun-filled evening with lots of great food from restaurants in the Chamber footprint. Restaurants participating in this year’s event include A&W Restaurant, Ocean State Sandwich Company, Palermo’s Salumeria Italiana, Tolento’s Ice House Grille and Uno Chicago Grill.

Advance ticket purchase is $20 per person, and senior citizen tickets are just $15. Tickets at pick-up locations on the day of the event are $25 and will be limited in quantity. Buses will leave promptly at 5:30 p.m., so please arrive at your assigned pick up location 15 minutes early. Shuttle services are being donated by the Johnston Senior Center, Cherry Hill Manor and Pocasset Bay Retirement Living. For more information, contact Kelly Patz at 349-4674.

Did You Know?

Many states have bean suppers, pancake breakfasts and strawberry festivals, but only Rhode Island has May Breakfasts. The May Breakfast tradition began in 1867 at the Old Quaker Meeting House, the first church in Cranston now known as Oaklawn. Mrs. Ruby King Wilbur, president of the Searle’s Corner Benevolent Society, originated the event to raise funds for a new building, borrowing the idea from the English May Day celebration. Four hundred and sixty-six people attended the first May Breakfast, helping to raise $155.50. (Courtesy of Michael Bell, Folklorist)

To submit your news from the community, e-mail Meri R. Kennedy at SunriseScoops@aol.com. Photos in jpg format are accepted and news can range from community events, promotions, academic news and non-profit events. E-mail today and see your news in our column in the Johnston Sunrise. Please include a daytime telephone number in case we require any further information.

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