It was early afternoon, and I was starving. Forty-five minutes into a trip to the library with two boys aged 3 and 2, and the contentious process of selecting a suitable DVD seemed certain to continue indefinitely... read more
The Saintly Throw Down
Picture if you will, the grudge match for the ages…In the red corner, wearing sackcloth and carrying a zeppole, St. “The Carpenter” Joseph, and in the Green corner, wearing the Alb and carrying a corned beef sandwich, St. “The Celtic” Patrick…you can hear the booming voice of the ring announcer... read more
A Man and His Mission In our 24-hour news cycle, the image and personality of our Rick Lindholm a Warwick, Rhode Island resident is trying to help find a cure for one of the many heartbreaking illnesses that takes so many lives every day. Leukemia is the number one disease killer of children ages 1-14 and the cause ... read more
Bring your budding naturalists and discover the wonders of nature. This new, ever-changing program is geared for ages 3 to 6 and will provide investigations on different nature topics each month. Young naturalists take part in a variety of activities and nature lessons, which may include a nature hike, animal interviews, songs, games and more! Adults must accompany children. Registration is required as space is limited. Audubon Environmental Education Center, 1401 Hope Street, Bristol, RI; Fee for four week series:
$32 member child, $44 member 2 siblings/program; $36 non-member child, $48 non-member 2 siblings/program;
Ages:3-6. Course Number: 164333-143.
To register call (401) 949-5454 ext. 3041
or email programs@asri.org.
March 4 & 5 and 19, 2010: Story Time with Audubon Enjoy story time with your preschooler each month. The programs include the reading of a nature story with hands-on activities followed by a nature craft. See schedules below for dates, stories and locations. Adults must accompany children. To register call
(401) 949-5454 ext. 3041 or email programs@asri.org.
Audubon Environmental Education Center,
1401 Hope Street, Bristol, RI
March 4 and 5, 2010: Quiet Night by Marilyn Singer
and John Manders Program Times are 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
on February 4, 10:00 a.m. only on February 5.
Program Fee: $5/member child, $6/non-member child;
Ages 3-5. Course Number 164333-01.
Audubon Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge, 1
2 Sanderson Rd., Smithfield, RI
March 19, 2010: The Honeybee and the Robber by Eric Carle;
Course Number: 114333-338 Program Times are 10:30 a.m.
and 1:00 p.m.; Program Fee: $5/member child; $6/non-member child. Ages: 3-5. Course Number: 114333-291
March 7, 2010
Oscar
Night America is a grassroots program that enables not-for-profit
charities to host glamorous parties
while raising funds. In 2010, the Rhode Island International Film
Festival (RIIFF) has been selected to host Rhode Island’s only
officially sanctioned party. Location: Veterans Memorial Auditorium,
One Avenue of the Arts. Time: 6:30-9:30 p.m. Cost: $55 per ticket.
Information: Amanda Heinsen at www.RIFilmFest.org
Carrie Underwood on Tour -- Providence March 13, 2010
Country
music´s most prolific and versatile power vocalists – Carrie Underwood
brings her Play On Tour, to the Dunkin´ Donuts Center. Special guests
Craig Morgan and Sons of Sylvia will join the four–time Grammy winner.
Location: Dunkin' Donuts Center Providence, One LaSalle Square. Time:
7:30 p.m.
Cost: $55, $45, $35 Information: 401-331-6700 or visit
www.dunkindonutscenter.com