This Year, Gaspee Days is About Both New and Old

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  This weekend marks the 47th annual Gaspee Days celebration in Cranston and organizers of the three-day event, which includes a parade, fireworks, road race, and much, much more, are ready. Are you? "It's such a tradition in Rhode Island," said Erin Flynn, a member of the Gaspee Days Committee. "People are getting excited. It's a family tradition that goes on every year, people come home to see their friends and family—and that's just a cool byproduct of of planning a parade." Gaspee Days is a celebration about the spark that ignited the American Revolution and the firecely independent spirit that defines the American psyche.  The H.M.S. Gaspee was a British ship used as part of Britain's crusade to tax the colonies and intercept the …

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Five Things You Need To Know Today, May 2

Today is Wednesday, May 2. Here are five things you need to know:

  CPL "Old House Soul" Registration: On May 3 at 7 p.m., the Coventry Public Library and the Western RI Civic Historical Society will present "Old House Soul", a video documentary of the preservation of historic homes and mills throughout RI. The event will be held at Town Hall in the Council Chambers. For more information or to register, call 822-9104 for more information. Free Blood Pressure Screening: Avoid health complications by keeping your blood pressure in check! Hope Library (374 North Road, Hope) offers free blood pressure screenings on Wednesdays from 1:30-4:30 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. CPL Evening Storytime: Children ages 3-8 are invited to the Coventry Public Library tonight at 6:30 p.m. for an evening story program featuring stories…

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Get Out: April 27-29

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 and nearby.  1.) Senior Center April Breakfast Where/When: Coventry Senior Center (50 Wood St.); Friday, 7:30 - 9 a.m. Why Go: Enjoy scrambled eggs, choice of bacon or sausage, pancakes or English muffin with juice, coffee or tea. All are welcome! Pricing: $3 per person 2.) Paine House Yard Sale Where/When: Paine House Museum (7 Station St.); Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Why Go: See what your neighbors have to offer at this weekend's auction! Pricing: Free admission 3.) College Fair Where/…

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harry balzonya

12:41 pm on Friday, April 27, 2012

Either way I'll be at the Line Dancing event on Sunday. See you there!!!   more ›

Get Out: February 3-5

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. 1.) Patriots Spirit Day Where/When: Blackrock and Western Coventry Elementary Schools; Friday (all day) Why Go: Both schools are inviting students and staff to wear red, white and blue to school today (or the team gear of choice) to celebrate this weekend's Super Bowl. Pricing: Free 2.) Greene Library LEGO Club Where/When: Greene Public Library (179 Hopkins Hollow Rd., Greene); Saturday 10-11 a.m. Why Go: Children in grades 1-5 are invited to bring their imagination to the Library's LEGO…

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