Rhode Island Feeds

ABC Channel 6
Saturday, June 2, 2012

During each broadcast, Peter Arpin and his guests explore ways to help companies and communities around the world progress toward sustainable development and engage in environmentally smart practices.

Town/City (RI): -N/A
Categories: Business ~ Economy ~ Jobs, Energy, Sustainable Living/Trends
Organized by: Arpin Group
Group Homepage: www.arpinbroadcastnetwork.com…
Contact: Peter Arpin
Contact email: peterarpin@msn.com
Intended Audience: General
Calendar By: www.whatgrowsonri.com

Young girls are invited to bring their favorite American Girl Dolls and their moms to a special tea at this elegant historic mansion.  Miniature sandwiches, tea, lemonade and sweet treats will be served on fine china with lace tablecloths by ladies in period attire.  Etiquette lessons, prizes, raffles, house tours, a favor, and shopping in the Hearthside Gift Shop make for a memorable afternoon at this lovely setting.  Advance ticket sales only - $20/ea. by calling 401-726-0597.  Seatings at 1 and 3 p.m. on Sat. and Sun.

Location: Lincoln, RI

Reflect with Danielle Hamm RSM, of Algonquin origin on the story of Creation, the spiritual journey of humankind, and what the Seneca tradition offers as a guide as we continue that journey. The day will include personal reflection time, group sharing and ritual. 
Donation: $30.00   pre register and prepay by Thursday May 31 Bring a lunch, drinks will be provided.


Location: Cumberland, RI

EVENT:  Plant Sale
SPONSORING GROUP:  Friends of Harmony Library
DATE:  June 2 (9 am - Sold out)
PLACE:  Harmony Library
ADDRESS:  195 Putnam Pike (Route 44) in Harmony (Glocester), RI
CONTACT FOR THE EVENT: Harmony Library 949-2850


BRIEF DESCRIPTION:
Saturday, June 2 from 9 am until sold out, Friends of Harmony Library will hold a Plant Sale. Perennials, annuals, shrubs, and trees donated by patrons will be sold at fantastically low prices.  
Donations of plants can be dropped off in the designated location at the Harmony Library Thurs., May 31 or Fri., June 1.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION:
At Harmony Library a Plant Sale sponsored by Friends of Harmony Library will start at 9 am on Saturday, June 2 and will last until plants are sold out. For those of you who are regulars, you know that this can happen quickly, so plan to be there when the sale starts.
If you have plants to share, we would love to increase the variety of our offerings. Pots are available at the Library...take a few home and pot up a few favorites. Donations can be dropped off in the designated area May 31st and June 1st.
If you have never been to one of our plant sales, we always have a few surprises. Hardy perennials from local gardens are a given but you might find bushes, trees, herbs, annuals, and/or vegetables. We never know what we’ll have but guarantee there will be bargains.

Location: Glocester, RI

New Dawn Earth Center
75 Wrentham Rd.
Cumberland, RI
Saturday, June 2, 2012

Reflect with Danielle Hamm RSM, of Algonquin origin on the story of Creation, the spiritual journey of humankind, and what the Seneca tradition offers as a guide as we continue that journey. The day will include personal reflection time, group sharing and ritual.

Bring a lunch, drinks will be provided.

Saturday June 2 9:30-3:00pm

Town/City (RI): Cumberland
Categories: Health ~ Safety, History, Other, Sustainable Living/Trends
Organized by: New Dawn Earth Center
Group Homepage: www.newdawnearthcenter.org
Contact: Denise Turcotte
Contact email: newdawn@mercyne.org
Intended Audience: General, Adults
Cost: Donation: $30.00 pre register by May 31
Calendar By: www.whatgrowsonri.com

Audubon Environmental Education Center, 1401 Hope Street, Bristol, RI
Saturday, June 2, 2012

Thanks to the Citizens Bank Foundation the Environmental Education Center is open free to the public the first Saturday of every month. Join us for crafts, nature stories, animal discoveries, hikes and more. No need to register.

Town/City (RI): Bristol
Categories: Creatures, Ecology/Natural History, Geology/Natural Resources, Nature ~ Outdoors
Organized by: Audubon Society of RI
Group Homepage: www.asri.org
Intended Audience: General, Children, Families
ASRI Age Range: All ages
Member Fee: Free
Non-Member Fee: Free
Calendar By: www.whatgrowsonri.com

Audubon Environmental Education Center, 1401 Hope Street, Bristol, RI
Saturday, June 2, 2012

Come explore! A new short trail will open in June through the middle of the field at the Environmental Education Center. Follow the path for a winding adventure and along the way find hidden symbols to record your walk. Great for the whole family! Crayons and paper will be provided at the Center. Please note, the hidden symbols will only be available until Labor Day Weekend but the trail will remain open year round.

Town/City (RI): Bristol
Categories: Nature ~ Outdoors
Organized by: Audubon Society of RI
Group Homepage: www.asri.org
Intended Audience: General, Adults, Children, Families, Visitors/Tourists
ASRI Age Range: All ages
Member Fee: Free
Non-Member Fee: Free
Additional Info: Trail officially opens June 2, 2012.
Calendar By: www.whatgrowsonri.com

Central Landfill, Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation, 65 Shun Pike, Johnston, RI 02919
Saturday, June 2, 2012

E-Waste is accepted at the Central Landfill every day, Monday through Saturday, during our normal business hours, and at all Johnston collections listed above. No appointments are needed for e-waste drop-offs.

The Eco-Depot serves approximately 25 people every 15 minutes. Appointments are used to avoid everyone arriving at one time, thus reducing waiting times for all.

The Central Landfill is located at 65 Shun Pike, Johnston, RI, 02919. Please call 401-942-1430 ext. 241 to make an appointment for the Eco-Depot.

Town/City (RI): Johnston
Categories: Pollution ~ Waste
Organized by: RI Resource Recovery Corporation
Group Homepage: www.rirrc.org
Intended Audience: General, Families, Homeowners
Pollution and Waste Categories: Hazardous Waste, Landfills, Recycling
Additional Info: You must make an appointment for Eco-Depot for anything other than e-Waste. See the RIRRC website for more information
Calendar By: www.whatgrowsonri.com

111 Hope St, Providence, RI
Saturday, June 2, 2012

In an effort to find homes for some of the state’s unwanted items and help Rhode Islanders free up space in their basements, attics, sheds and garages, ecoRI News will be hosting its annual Reuse Sale the weekend of June 2 and 3 at 111 Hope St. from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday.

If you would like to donate items to this important ecoRI News fundraiser, there are several ways to do so. See the ecoRI website for further info.

Town/City (RI): Providence
Categories: Pollution ~ Waste, Sustainable Living/Trends
Organized by: ecoRI
Group Homepage: www.ecori.org
Intended Audience: General, Homeowners
Calendar By: www.whatgrowsonri.com

From June thru August

there are live

bands that play at the

Town Common.

Concerts include music from

the 50’s & 60’s, folk,

celtic, modern and more.

Each season varies, please check our

website for updates.

www.burrillville.org

Concerts at Town Gazebo, Harrisville Main Street.

Location: Burrillville, RI

Marion Eppley Wildlife Refuge, Dugway Bridge Road, West Kingston, RI
Thursday, May 31, 2012

May is the peak month for the spring bird migration, with different species moving through each week. This program offers plenty of chances to get in on the best birding of the year! This is also a rare opportunity to explore the Marion Eppley Wildlife Sanctuary, one of the largest Audubon refuges, but closed to the public except for guided educational programs. No advance registration is required. Walks will be cancelled in the event of inclement weather (i.e., more than just a little sprinkle)--if the gate is locked that day's walk has been cancelled; please don't walk into the refuge on your own.

Town/City (RI): South Kingstown
Categories: Creatures
Organized by: Audubon Society of RI
Group Homepage: www.asri.org
Intended Audience: Adults
ASRI Age Range: Adult
Animal Categories: Birds
Member Fee: Free
Non-Member Fee: $5/non-member
Additional Info: DIRECTIONS: Turn north off Rte. 138 at the Peter Pots sign; the entrance is one mile on the right. Follow the driveway in about 3/4 mile to the parking area.
More Info: Registration is required for all programs unless noted. Email programs@asri.org or call (401) 949-5454 ext. 3041.
Calendar By: www.whatgrowsonri.com

By popular demand the Blackstone Valley Tourism Council (BVTC) continues the Secret Ingredient Food Tour with Spring 2012 venues featuring weekly “behind the scenes” public participation events at restaurants and food establishments in Rhode Island’s historic Blackstone River Valley.

These weekly food tours give residents and visitors an exciting opportunity to sample the wide variety of ethnic foods and cultural cuisine of the Blackstone River Valley through live demonstrations and meals.

 

Here are the latest stops in the tour: All events are held weekly, on Wednesday nights, from 6-8 pm.

 

Secret Ingredient Food Tour Spring 2012

Sponsored by the Blackstone Valley Tourism Council

 

April 4

Bella Restaurant                                                                                

1992 Victory Highway

Glendale, Rhode Island

 

Demo: Chicken Piccata

Meal: Chicken Piccata, with salad, potato and vegetable

 

April 11

Yamato Steakhouse and Sushi 

375 Putnam Pike, Unit 30

Smithfield, Rhode Island

 

Demo: Chicken or Steak Hibachi

Meal: Chicken or Steak Hibachi with assorted vegetables, fried rice, soup and salad

 

April 18

The Burrito Company                                                                          

104 Cass Avenue

Woonsocket, Rhode Island

 

Demo:  Learn how to make a special Mexican drink.

Meal: Chicken and steak fajitas, with rice, beans, and all the extra toppings

   

April 25

Ciro’s Tavern on Cherry

42 Cherry Street

Woonsocket, Rhode Island

 

Demo: Stuffed Chicken Lilly

Meal: Chicken stuffed with broccoli and ricotta cheese served with creamy risotto, and soup

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

May 2

The Pillsbury House                                                                        

341 Prospect Street

Woonsocket, Rhode Island

 

Meal and discussion with chef:  baked ham, dinner quiche, baked fruit cobbler, oven roast potatoes, Caesar salad and orange mimosas

 

 

May 9

The French Tarte *                                                                             

Hope Artiste Village

1005 Main Street, Suite 8226

Pawtucket, Rhode Island

 

Learn how to make French puffed pastry and enjoy assorted pastries and coffee. 

 

May 16

Basil and Peppercorns

877 Central Avenue

Pawtucket, Rhode Island

 

Demo: Learn to make the tasty Greek appetizer spanikopita

Meal: Tasty tapas. Enjoy rounds of creative hors d’oeuvres and homemade pastries and desserts

 

 

May 23

Bob and Timmy’s Grilled Pizza

621 Pound Hill Rd.

North Smithfield, Rhode Island

 

Discussion with the chef about oven grilled pizza

Meal: Selection of award-winning pizzas, a specialty pizza, calzones, and a cold drink

 

May 30

Sullivan’s Publick House                                                   

572 Armistice Boulevard

Pawtucket, Rhode Island

 

Demo: Irish egg roll made with corned beef and sauerkraut

Meal: Murphy’s beef and mushroom pie

 

 

 

June 6

Andrew's Bistro

3755 Mendon Road

Cumberland, Rhode Island

 

Demo: Chicken Florentine

Meal: Chicken pan-seared and finished with spinach and sun-dried tomatoes with mashed potatoes and vegetables or pasta

 

 

June 13

A & W Root Beer *

460 Putnam Pike

Greenville, RI

 

Demo: The process of how A & W Root Beer is made

Meal: A & W Root Beer combo plate of hamburger or hot dog, fries, or onion rings, with a ½ gallon of Root Beer to take home

 

June 20

Blackstone Valley Outfitters

25 Carrington Street

Lincoln, Rhode Island

 

Demo: Chicken cooked in a Dutch oven and reflector oven with stuffing, oven-roasted baked potatoes, vegetable, and baked apple on the banks of the Blackstone River

 

June 27

Blackstone Valley Explorer Sunset Cruise *

45 Madeira Avenue

Central Falls, Rhode Island

 

Enjoy a 45-minute cruise on the Blackstone River along with clam cakes, chowder, and a cold drink.

 

Tickets for the Spring 2012 Secret Ingredient Food Tours are as follows:

 

Cost per person: $19.50 plus tax and gratuity