Community Corner
Get Out: September 9-11
A comprehensive list of options to kick start your weekend planning.
It's Friday, and you've got no idea what you'll do for the weekend.
Patch is coming to the rescue. We've got the best bets for every age to make your weekend just what you've been waiting for. Check our picks for the activities that are going on in town.
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Where/When: Goddard State Park (345 Ives Rd., East Greenwich); Friday, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Why Go: Stock up on fresh fruits, veggies and homemade goodies at the farmers market! For a list of the local farms participating and for additional information visit: Goddard State Park Farmers Market or contact: RIDEM Division of Agriculture Market Manager Peter Susi at (401) 222-2781.
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Pricing: Free
2.) Hope Library Craft, Book and Yard Sale
Where/When: Hope Library, 374 North Rd., Hope; Saturday, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Why Go: Stop by the Hope Library to peruse a wide selection of homemade crafts, used books and other treasures! Call the library at 821-7910 for more information.
Pricing: Free
3.) Coventry Girl Scouts Registration
Where/When: Coventry Community Center; Saturday, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Why Go: Stop by the Community Center to sign up for a fun-filled year of Girl Scouting! For more information, contact the at 822-9107 or Robyn Simoneau from the Coventry Girl Scouts at simoneaur@yahoo.com.
Pricing: Free to attend
4.) Cub Scout Pack 11 Recruitment Drive
Where/When: Coventry Community Center; Saturday, 2-5 p.m.
Why Go: Pack 11 will be holding their annual recruitment drive today. Cub Scouting is open to all boys currently in grades 1-5. For more information, call Carol Ann Williamson at 826-0723 or visit www.pack11coventry.com
Pricing: Free to attend; $75 full-year registration
5.) Venture Crew Recruitment Drive
Where/When: Coventry Community Center; Saturday, 2-5 p.m.
Why Go: Learn about and register for the Venturing program! The program is for men and women between the ages of 14-20 who want to broaden their experience in leadership, hobbies, high adventure or vocation. For more information, contact Carol Ann Williamson at 826-0723 or cwilliamson10@cox.net.
Pricing: Free to attend
6.) Venture Crew Recruitment Drive
Where/When: Coventry Community Center; Saturday, 2-5 p.m.
Why Go: Learn about and register for the Venturing program! The program is for men and women between the ages of 14-20 who want to broaden their experience in leadership, hobbies, high adventure or vocation. For more information, contact Carol Ann Williamson at 826-0723 or cwilliamson10@cox.net.
Pricing: Free to attend
7.) Parks & Rec Concert Series
Where/When: Briar Point Beach ; Sunday, 6 p.m.
Why Go: Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy the musical talent of Nightlife, a 3-piece 60s-to-present band.
Pricing: Free
8.) 9/11 Tenth Anniversary Memorial Service
Where/When: ; Sunday, 7 p.m.
Why Go: Join friends, family and neighbors at HHFD on Sunday evening to remember the lives lost and the heroic actions of rescue workers on September 11, 2001.
Pricing: Free
9.) West Warwick 9/11 Memorial Service
Where/When: 110 Hay St, West Warwick; Sunday, 4-5:30 p.m.
Why Go: The Central Rhode Island JAYCEES (U.S. Junior Chamber), humbly host and conduct a modest remembrance Ceremony marking the tenth anniversary of those lost lives and our local heroes in the tragic events of September 11, 2001.
Pricing: Free
10. Beginner Line Dancing Classes
Where/When: Coventry/West Greenwich Elks Lodge; Sunday 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Why Go: Bring your old friends and meet new ones while learning to line dance and burning some calories! All ages welcome.
Pricing: $5 per person. Proceeds benefit Elk charities.
To find more things to do this weekend, check out our event listings.
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