Woonsocket Radio News Room

Town of North Smithfield

 

September 3, 2021

 

 

 

Trash will be delayed one day the week of September 6th,

 in observance of Labor Day

 

 

 

 

 

Slatersville Film News

 

Both at 1:30PM:

 

Friday, 9/3 - https://www.rihs.org/event/labor-day-screening-of-slatersville/

 

Saturday, 9/4 - https://www.rihs.org/event/labor-day-screening-of-slatersville-2/

 

Admission is free. Reservations are encouraged. RSVP at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Seating is limited to 45.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Clean & Green Day Sign Up
 

 

 

 

The Town of North Smithfield is seeking volunteer members for the following committees:

 

       North Smithfield, RI 02896

 

 

 

 

Good News from Aging Well, Inc.

 

Classes are once again being offered at Scouters Hall in North Smithfield, 3 extra classes have been added! We will be adhering to all RI Department of Health Covid-19 regulations to keep everyone safe. The number of class participants will be limited for social distancing. Please call Aging Well Inc at 401-766-3734 for information, and to register for classes.

 

Scouters Hall Class Schedule

 

Monday 10:15 A.M.-11:00 A.M. Zumba Gold with Fran

11:15 A.M.-12:00 P.M. Chair Exercise with Fran

 

Tuesday 1:30 P.M. Mindfulness/Meditation with Diane

 

Thursday 10:15 A.M.-11:00 A.M. Zumba Gold With Fran

11:30 A.M.-12:30 P.M. Aging Gracefully & Gratefully with Diane

1:30 P.M.-2:15 P.M. Keep Moving with Steve

 

Friday 12:30 P.M. -1:15 P.M. Line Dancing with Fran

1:30 P.M. -2:15 P.M. Ballroom Dancing with Fran

 

Scouters Hall, 13 Main Street, North Smithfield, RI

 

 

 

 

The 14th Annual North Smithfield Pumpkin

 

Festival will be held on

 

September 18, 2021, 11:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.

 

Click here to be redirected to the Pumpkin

 

Festival website for more information

 

Meeting:

 

Topic: PumpkinFest 2021 Zoom Meeting

 

Date: 9/08/2021

Time: 6:00-7:00p

 

 

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us04web.zoom.us/j/8595352356?pwd=SG9FWTJubU5CZ1hOaVltTFVnbHF2dz09

Meeting ID: 859 535 2356

Passcode: 2bGmsc

 

The NS PumpkinFest is now accepting booth vendor applications for this year's festival! We also have options for local businesses to sponsor the event. Please visit the website for all the details!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Click here to visit the Alcoholics Resource Center
Our site offers a 24/7 confidential helpline, as well as an extensive list of local AA meetings.
 
 
 
 
 

Habitat West Bay is having an October Calendar cash raffle.  

Cash prizes each day of approx. $25 per day. 

Your name will go back in the pot and you can win again during the month.

 If you are interested in purchasing any calendars please contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

 

 

 

Click here for the North Smithfield Heritage Associations Newsletter

 

 

 

 

North Smithfield Food Pantry

 

September pick-up dates:

 

Tuesday, September 21st and 28th @ 5:30 PM

Saturday, September 18th and 25th @ 10:00 AM

 

The Food Pantry is for North Smithfield residents.

You must have a photo ID and a bill that confirms your North Smithfield address. You can attend the Food Pantry all four times it is open per month.

The Pantry is located at the Slatersville Congregational Church

UCC on the Common.

Due to the pandemic, the food is distributed through a drive through at the church. Please stay in your car and line up on Green Street and you will be welcomed and instructed. We are also asking clients to please return to mask wearing.

 

Questions? Call 401-678-0356

 

 

For the month of September, the Food Pantry is asking for tuna, beans and canned fruit. Thank you.

 

 

 

 

UPCOMING MEETINGS

Agendas can be found on the Secretary of State Website by

CLICKING HERE

 

Town Council Meeting

83 Greene Street

Tuesday, September 7, 2021 @ 6:45 P.M.

Agenda

 

 

Planning Board Meeting

83 Greene Street

Thursday, September 9, 2021 @ 7:00 P.M.

Agenda

 

 

This Institution is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer

Town of North Smithfield | 83 Greene Street, North Smithfield, RI 02896

 

 

 
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