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TWENTY YEARS OF PRESERVATION

 

Twenty Years of Preservation Built on Love

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has." This quote by Margaret Mead is the mantra that Kathy Hartley, President and Founder of Friends of Hearthside has...

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·     Friday, July 16 @ 6 - 8 pm - Levitt Amp Woonsocket Music Series, featuring Kat Wright with Back Rhodes, River Island Art Park, Woonsocket. MORE INFO

 

·     Saturday, July 17, Looff Carousel 125th Birthday Jubilee @ 12 - 8 pm - Slater Park, Pawtucket MORE INFO

 

·     Saturday, July 17 & August 21 @ 4 - 8 pm - Lincoln's 150th Anniversary Food Truck Celebration! - Chase Farm Park, Lincoln. MORE INFO



·     Sunday, July 18 @ 9:30 am - 3 pm - The Car Show of Shows, R1 Indoor Karting , Lincoln MORE INFO

 

·     Mondays Starting July 19 @ 5:30 - 8 pm - Summer Car Cruise - Market Square, Woonsocket. MORE INFO.

 

·     Thursday, July 22 @ 6 pm, Concerts in the Park featuring David Tessier's All Stars, Rose Larisa Park, East Providence. MORE INFO

 

·     Saturday, July 24 @ 10 am - 4 pm - Seven Cedars Farm Summer Craft Show, Seven Cedars Farm, Smithfield MORE INFO

 

·     Sunday, July 25 @ 12 - 5 pm - Chriskindlmarkt in Sommer, German American Cultural Society, Pawtucket. MORE INFO

 

FULL LIST OF EVENTS
 
 
 
 

Farmers Markets

and Farm Stands

 

This is the time of year when first harvests of fresh fruit and vegetables from our local farms are hitting farm stands and farmers markets.

Blackstone Valley has an abundance of markets and farm stands so you never have to go without fresh veggies.

We recently visited Goodwin Brothers Farm Stand in North Smithfield and picked up some tomatoes and raspberries as well as a loaf of bread from a local bakery. There is nothing like fresh veggies in your salad.

Other farm stands to check out are:

 

·     Jaswell Farm, Smithfield

·     Old Orchard Farm, North Smithfield

·     Butterfly Farm, Lincoln

 

MORE FARMS
 

 

Blackstone Valley Farmers Markets

 

Sundays @ 10 am - 2 pm - Eat, Drink RI @ Blackbird Farm, Smithfield

 

Mondays @ 12 - 5 pm: Revive the Roots Summer Market, Smithfield

 

Tuesdays @ 3 - 6 pm: Farm Fresh Farmers Markets in Central Falls and Woonsocket

 

Thursdays @ 4 - 7 pm: Weaver's Library, East Providence

 

MORE MARKETS

 

BE SURE TO CHECK OUT OUR LOCAL FARMS IN THE 2021 RI FARM SCAVENGER HUNT

 

 

 

BVTC's 16th Annual

Golf Tournament

Monday, August 30th

Crystal Lake Golf Club, Burrillville

 

Come support Blackstone Valley Tourism Council's youth environmental education programs and network with regional business leaders at this relaxed charity golf tournament!

Registration includes 18 holes of golf, lunch, dinner, a gift bag, and chances at great prizes!

 

REGISTER TODAY
 
 
 

JULY IS NATIONAL ICE CREAM MONTH

Check out our local ice cream shops

 
 
 

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The Supreme Court is considering whether Donald Trump is immune from criminal prosecution for acts he took in office. The case before them Thursday centered around Trump's federal election interference charges. Trump's attorney argued prosecuting a president for official acts "incompatible" with Constitution. The special counsel attorney argued the Constitution does not grant a president absolute immunity.       The Biden administration is telling House Speaker Mike Johnson it's up to state governors to decide if the National Guard is needed to subdue pro-Palestine protests on college campuses. Johnson called on President Biden to call in the National Guard after visiting Columbia University on Wednesday. The Speaker said "there is an appropriate time for the National Guard" if the protests aren't contained quickly.       Ron DeSantis is warning Florida college students not to illegally protest on campus. The governor's remarks come as pro-Palestinian protesters on college campuses across the nation organize against the Israel-Hamas war and United States funding. DeSantis posted "If you try that at a Florida university, you are going to be expelled."       The University of California is canceling its main commencement ceremony. This comes after on-campus protests have taken place following the school informing the valedictorian she would not be giving her speech. The student had been opposed by pro-Israel groups and the school cited unspecified security concerns when canceling her speech.        The road to the NBA Finals continued on Thursday. The Orlando Magic crushed the Cleveland Cavaliers 121-83 at the Kia Center. In other Eastern Conference action, the Philadelphia 76ers beat the New York Knicks 125-114 at the Wells Fargo Center. Joel Embiid erupted for 50 points to help trim the Knicks' lead in the series to 2-1. The Denver Nuggets defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 112-105 in Hollywood to take a commanding 3-0 series lead.       A diverse group of nearly 300 music artists is asking Congress for concert ticketing reforms. A letter to U.S. Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee Chair Maria Cantwell and ranking member Ted Cruz says the current ticketing system is "broken" and "predatory resellers" are "siphoning" money from fans and performers. The letter asks the senators to support the "Fans First Act," which would "ban fake tickets and deceptive marketing tactics."       

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