This Weekend: Paine Heritage Day, Pasta Dinner Scholarship Fundraiser and More

Paine House Beer Tasting: Join members of the Western Rhode Island Civic Historical Society Friday, Sept. 27 from 5-9 p.m. for the First Annual Paine House Museum Beer Tasting event. Sample local brews from Trinity Brewhouse, Ravenous Brewing Company, Foolproof Brewery and Narragansett Brewery. The evening will feature beer sampling, food provided by CHS' Knotty Oak Room, music by Town Councilman Greg Labossonniere and ghost tours conducted by RISEUP. $30 per person to benefit ongoing Paine House restoration. This is a 21+ event (valid photo ID required for entry). For tickets, leave a message at (401) 249-0117 or click here to purchase them online.

6th Annual Society of St. Vincent de Paul Walk/Run: At 9 a.m. on Saturday, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul will host its annual Friends of the Poor Walk/Run. The event, taking place at Bristol Town Beach (Colt State Park, Bristol, RI), is a 3-mile walk and 5-mile U.S. Track & Field-sanctioned and certified road race intended to raise awareness of and funds for people in the community in crisis. The day’s events kick off with registration at 9 a.m., followed by the run and race start at 10 a.m., concluding with a post-race free family fun festival featuring complimentary entertainment, food and activities. Click here for additional details. All proceeds will provide emergency utility, food, clothing and shelter to RI residents in need. Registration is $20 per person, and can be completed by clicking here. 

Paine House Museum Heritage Day: From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28, the Western Rhode Island Civic Historical Society will host its annual Paine House Museum Heritage Day at 7 Station Street in Coventry! The even will feature Smithsonian Day, cemetery tours, Aquidneck Island Intertribal Indian Council, Elisha Dyer Camp 7 Civil War, The Providence Brigade and more. Visitors will also have the opportunity to enjoy a variety of crafters, food and tours of Paine House Museum (donations welcome). Click here for more info!

6th Annual John H. Urwin III Memorial Scholarship Fundraising Pasta Dinner: On Saturday from 4-7 p.m., the Urwin family, founders of the John H. Urwin III Memorial Scholarship Fund, will host a pasta dinner at the Coventry Community Center (1277 Main St.). During the Coventry High School Music Department-sponsored event, guests will also be able to take part in a bake sale and raffles, including a 50-50 raffle with a Grand Prize drawing of five NE Patriots tickets (will be drawn following all other raffle prizes and announcements). Dinner is $10 per adult, $6 per child ages 5-12, children under 5 are guests. Seating is limited. For tickets or information, call (401) 826-1746.

Rice City Pork Supper: On Saturday, Sept. 28, Rice City Church (63 Vaughn Hollow Rd., Greene), will host a Roast Pork Supper with seatings at 4:30 and 5:30 p.m. Menu includes roast pork, potatoes, gravy, vegetables, apple sauce and pudding. Cost is $10 per adult, $5 per child (5-12), children under 5 are guests of the Church. For reservations or more information, call Phyllis at 397--5743 or Sonja at 397-4455 and leave a message.