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Friday, October 26, 2012

FRIDAY: Pumpkins, Tolls and the Paranormal

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

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Tuesday: Do You Know the Answer to Better Business Policy?

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

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Monday: Busy Night For Tiverton Town Council and the Final Debate

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 …

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Thursday, October 18, 2012

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Thursday: Get Your Flu Shots, Town Council and Theater

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

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Wednesday: Earthquake, Dancing and Cemeteries

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

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Monday: Government, Art and Prescriptions

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 …

Thursday, October 11, 2012

Thursday: TCC Candidate Forum, VPs Face Off and Flu Clinics

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…

Tuesday, October 9, 2012

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TUESDAY: Trash and Recycling Plant, Art for Youths and Roger Williams

Everything to help get you through the day today on Tuesday, Oct. 9.

Weather: Rain will likely last through the day and into the night on Tuesday. Winds will be relatively heavy, with gusts reaching up to 25 mph, according to the National Weather Service. 1. The Tiverton Town Council will meet tonight at 7 p.m. at the Town Hall, 343 Highland Road.  The council will discuss a proposal before the Planning Board that would expand the Eagle Road recycling facility. Click here for more information on the two-building expansion plan. The council will also discuss its place in the future of the East Bay Energy Consortium. 2. Tiverton After School Arts (TASA) is an after school arts enrichment program available to all Tiverton children and young adults. All classes are taught by professional artists and cover all …

Monday, October 8, 2012

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Monday: Columbus Day!

Five things for Monday, Oct. 8 in Tiverton and Little Compton.

Weather: Columbus Day will be mostly sunny with a chance of rain late in the evning, according to the Narional Weather Service. 1. Most offices and state and federal building buildings will be closed today in observance if Columbus Day today. Click here for our list of what's open/clsosed around town. 2. Dine out! The Senior Community Luncheon is today at 11:30 a.m. at the Little Compton Community Center in the Commons.  3. More Kettlebell! The Russian kettlebell is well known for setting fat on fire, sculpting, toning, strengthening and increasing flexibility in the body! Experience the power of this incredible tool! Check it our for yourself today at ABC Studio at  Four Corners Fitness. Classes cost $15 and run begin at 8 a.m. 4. Fall …

Friday, October 5, 2012

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FRIDAY: Tolls Protest, Lane Closures and Lunch

Five things for Friday, Oct. 5 in Tiverton and Little Compton.

Weather: Friday will start off cloudy with pockets of heavy fog before skies clear, according to the National Weather Service. 1. Protest tolls on the Sakonnet River Bridge today. Tiverton STOP - the local grassroots committee organizing against tolls will be touting signs and showing up in opposition to the tolls today at the bridge's official opening ceremony today at 10 a.m. The parking lot is near the bridge deck of the original structure, take I-195 East to Route 24 South to Exit 5 (Main Rd.). Take a left off of the exit. Take the first right where a police officer will guide you to the closed on-ramp to the old bridge. Please park on the bridge deck. 2. The left lanes of Route 24 northbound and southbound at Exit 6 (Fish Rd.) could …

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