Thursday, November 1, 2012
FIve things for Thursday, Nov. 1 in Tiverton, Little Compton
Weather: Today will be mostly cloudy, according to the National Weather Service. 1. For information on how you can help with cleanup from Hurricane Sandy, click here. 2. Join Common Cause Rhode Island on Thursday November 1st from 6-8pm at the Warwick Crowne Plaza for our 42nd Annual Meeting, a dinner featuring Professor Lawrence Lessig, the Roy L. Furman Professor of Law and Leadership at Harvard Law School and Director of the Edmond J. Safra Center for Ethics at Harvard University. 3. The Pell Center presents Mexico: Transborder Crime and Governance today at 6:30 p.m. at 100 Ochre Point Ave., Newport. The US-Mexico border has been a source of tremendous controversy in both countries. Historically, it has been the main site of illegal …
Friday, October 26, 2012
Five things to keep in mind today in Tiverton and Little Compton.
Weather: Firday will be mostly clear with temperatures reaching into the mid-80s, according to the National Weather Service. 1. More than 200 carved pumpkins will light the way tonight aorund Nonnie's Kitchen and Pasta Shop on Stafford Road. Check out the spooktacular glow from 5-8 p.m. for free. Cheese and pepperoni pizzas, pumpkin martinis, pumpkin beer, hot spiked Jack Daniels Apple Cider will also be availabe.. for a price! 2. Peek at the paranormal this evening with the Tiverton-based Rhode Island Society for the Examination of Unusual Phenomena (RISEUP). RISEUP Paranormal will present audio and video from various unexplained phenomena investigations at Chase Cory House from 6-8 p.m. tonight, on Friday, October 26. 3. The …
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Five things to keep in mind to ensure a terrific Tuesday on Oct. 23 in Tiverton and Little Compton.
Weather: The day will start off sunny, but the afternoon will bring in a chance of showers that will increase into the evening, according to the National Weather Service. 1. Participate in Tiverton's future. Join the Planning Department tonight at the Community Center at 6 p.m. and share your thoughts on the development of the North Main Road commercial district. The public workshop is an opportunity for residents to participate in the process as Tiverton prepares for a massive zoning overhaul geared toward attracting new business. 2. Show your support for breast cancer survivors alongside Tiverton and Little Compton's public safety personnel. All week the Little Compton Fire Depatment and Tiverton Fire Departments will be wearing pink …
Monday, October 22, 2012
Start your week off right this Monday, Oct. 22 in Tiverton and Little Compton.
Weather: Monday will be mostly sunny with a high near 63. Skies will stay clear throughout the night, according the National Weather Service. 1. On the agenda tonight are several contentious issues that the Tiverton Town Council will discuss at its 7 p.m. meeting at the Town Hall, 343 Highland Road, Tiverton. 2. Grab your popcorn and get ready for the last presidential debate on the 2012 campaign trail. The final Obama-Romney debate in Boca Raton, Florida airs live tonight at 9 p.m. at on most major news stations and online. Find out more information on tonight's presidential debate and where to watch locally here. 3. Get in shape feel great with ExTension Exercise Training tonight at Little Compton's United Congregational Church. Class …
Friday, October 19, 2012
Five things to know for Friday, Oct. 19 in Tiverton and Little Compton.
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Friday, October 19, 2012
Weather: Experts expect rain and thunderstorms all day and through the night on Friday, according to the National Weather Service. 1. To commemorate 300 years as a church in Tiverton, Holy Trinity Church is now collecting 300 coats as one of its celebratory year events. The cold weather is coming. So, as part of our outreach ministry to our communities, we are collecting adult and child size coats for those who may need the warmth and comfort of a warm coat on a cold day. Collection bins have been placed in the church parking lot for you to drop off gently used and clean winter coats which will be distributed on Thursday, November 1 and Saturday November 3 from 9 AM - 3 PM. 2. Kettlebell group training is today at 8 a.m. at the ABC …
Thursday, October 18, 2012
Five things to know on Thursday, Oct. 18 in Tiverton and Little Compton.
Weather: Thursday will be sunny with highs near 62 degrees. Watch out, however, for possible rains overnight, according to the National Weather Service. 1. The flu ends with you! The seasonal flu clinic is today at the Little Compton Wellness Center from 4-6:30 p.m. Shots cost $20 or are free for those with the following health care providers: Blue Cross Blue Shield, Medicare Part B, UnitedHealthcare, NeighborhoodHealth, Tufts, or Cigna. You must have insurance card with you. 2. The Little Compton Town Council will meet tonight at 7 p.m. at the Town Hall, 40 Commons. Click here for a copy of the Oct. 18 agenda. 3. Newport Children's Theatre is holding open auditions for its winter production of "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe", …
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Five things for Wednesday, Oct. 17 in Tiverton and Little Compton.
Weather: Today will start off sunny with highs around 60 degrees. Expect a cloudy evening, according to the National Weather Service. 1. No, you're not crazy! If you thought your house was shaking or you were wondering where the train tracks suddenly came from, what you were experiencing was an earthquake. Seriously. Did you feel the quake? What were you doing when the tremors started? Click here to share your earthquake story and hear from your neighbors. 2. Head to the Holy Trinity Church on Main Road tonight for an evening of dancing tonight. Classes from 7 p.m. until 8:45 p.m. The exciting American style swing dance will be first from 7:00pm - 7:45pm. Then, the American style Waltz will be next from 8:00pm-8:45pm. For more …
Monday, October 15, 2012
Five things for Monday, Oct. 15 in Tiverton and Little Compton.
Weather: Monday will be mostly cloudy with a chance of showers after 11 a.m. Showers will continue through the night, according to the National Weather Service. 1. Participate in local goverment: Today in Tiverton the Open Space Commission will meet at 7 p.m. at the Town Hall, 343 Highland Road. The Wastewater Management Commission will meet today at 5 p.m. at the Community Center, 346 Judson Ave., Tiverton. In Little Compton today there are no local government meetings. 2. There will be a senior community luncheon today at 11:30 a.m. at the Little Compton Community Center in the Commons. 3. The Art Stable Gallery, located on Main Road in Westport, MA, is seeking is a prime art spot seeking artists to exhibit and sell in the gallery this …
Friday, October 12, 2012
It's Friday, Oct. 12 in Tiverton and Little Compton
Weather: There will be a chance of showers on Friday, mainly between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. By night, skies will be clear according to the National Weather Service. 1. TheNational Weather Service (NWS) has issued a freeze watch for most of Rhode Island this weekend. temperatures will dip into the lower 30s Friday night and into Saturday morning in central and southern Rhode Island. The freeze watch goes into effect Friday around midnight. The freeze may kill sensitive vegetation, possibly bringing an end to this year's growing season. On the flip side, it may put an end to another season – mosquito season. 2. The Honky Tonk Knights play tonight at Sandywoods Farm. All members are seasoned players and vocalists sharing a common love for roots …
Thursday, October 11, 2012
Five things to keep in mind on Thursday, Oct. 11 in Tiverton and Little Compton.
Weather: Thursday will be sunny with a high near 59 degrees. Skies should remain clear into the night, according to the National Weather Service. 1. The Tiverton Citizens for Change will host a candidate forum tonight at 6 p.m. at the VFW on 134 Shove Street. Residents will have a chance to hear a brief presentation and ask questions of the TCC-endorsed candidates for local offices. 2. The Vice Presidential Debate will take place tonight at 9 p.m. For a complete guide on where, when and how to watch it, click here. 3. The Little Compton Wellness Center and Flu Clinic Oct. 11 from 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. and Oct. 18 from 4 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. No charge with Blue Cross Blue Shield, Medicare Part B, UnitedHealthcare, NeighborhoodHealth, Tufts, or…
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3:08 pm on Saturday, November 3, 2012
Contact your local police and demand that they round up the local registered sex offenders. Most sex offenders are diabolical geniuses and will take advantage of the chaos to prey on unattended children. more ›