Cranston Chatter

By Meri Kennedy
Posted 9/21/16

Cranston Hall of Fame The Cranston Hall of Fame Foundation has announced its 2016 class of inductees. Established in 1980 by the Cranston City Council, the foundation has inducted five new members each year into its Hall of Fame at its

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Cranston Hall of Fame

The Cranston Hall of Fame Foundation has announced its 2016 class of inductees. Established in 1980 by the Cranston City Council, the foundation has inducted five new members each year into its Hall of Fame at its fall induction dinner ceremony.

This year the new inductees are: Michael Crudale, Cranston; Dennis DeJesus, Cranston; Mrs. Wanda S. DeRouin (posthumously) Cranston; Ronald DiOrio, Cranston; and Susan Soscia, East Greenwich.

To qualify for induction, persons must have graduated from the Cranston Public School System at least 10 years ago and have distinguished themselves on a local, state, regional or national level in their field of choice.

The 36th induction dinner will be held on Sunday, Oct. 16 at the Cranston Country Club, 69 Burlingame Road in Cranston, starting at 5 p.m.

For more information, contact Fred Vincent, president of the Cranston Hall of Fame, at 401- 943-5950 or via email at fjvincent27@yahoo.com.

Sunday hours at the Central Library

Beginning Sunday, Oct. 2, the Cranston Public Library’s Central Library will resume Sunday hours. The Central Library will open from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. every Sunday until Dec. 18, with the exception of a holiday closure on Oct. 9. The Central Library is located at 140 Sockanosset Cross Road.

Library locations closed for Columbus Day

All Cranston Public Library locations will be closed Sunday, Oct. 9 and Monday, Oct. 10 in observance of Columbus Day. Regular hours will resume Tuesday, Oct. 11.

Pasta Fest for Defenders of Animals

A Pasta Fest to benefit Defenders of Animals will be held Sept. 24 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Edgewood Congregational Church, 1788 Broad St. in Cranston. The cost is $10 per person, and raffles will be held. For reservations, contact 401-461-1922.

Free family movies at Mulligan’s Island

Mulligan’s Island is pleased to announce its family movie series lineup for 2016. The movies will be shown on a big screen at the Mulligan’s Island Event Center, located at 1000 New London Ave. in Cranston.

The center opens one hour prior to show time. Seating is first come, first served. Lawn chairs and blankets are allowed. Please no umbrellas, tents, coolers, food, or drinks. Concessions will be available.

The movie line-up is as follows: “Zootopia” on Sunday, Sept. 25 at 6:30 p.m.; and a surprise movie event on Sunday, Oct. 9 at 6:15 p.m.

All movie titles, movie night contests, dates, and times are subject to change and are weather dependent.

Job fair at Waste Management

Waste Management is hosting a job fair in Cranston on Sept. 22 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. for interested and qualified drivers and technician candidates to work in the Cranston and Newport areas.

The event is being held at the company’s facility at 1610 Pontiac Ave. in Cranston. Consider pre-registering at wmcareerday.com. From there, search for job opportunities in the area and submit an online application. Drivers and technicians can learn about these and other job opportunities by visiting the website or texting “WASTE” to 51893 to receive alerts and current job openings in their area (standard text messaging rates may apply).

To pre-register, candidates can apply to any of the featured jobs. For those that can’t pre-register online, walk-ins will also be accepted. Candidates could be hired on the spot, the company said.

National Voter Registration Day

Cranston Public Library has joined National Voter Registration Day to register voters on Sept. 27 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Visit the Central Library to participate by completing a voter registration form, receive assistance in exploring the state’s Online Voter Registration Portal, and view the state’s new voting machines with representatives from the Secretary of State’s office.

Girl Scout sign up

A sign up for Girl Scouts will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 28, from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Saint David’s on the Hill. There will be fun science activities. Registration is for girls in grades K-12. Adult volunteers are also being sought.

Taste of Pawtuxet Village

On Tuesday, Sept. 27 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., take part in the fifth annual Taste of Pawtuxet Village to be held at The Imperial Room at One Rhodes Place in Cranston. There will be offerings from every eatery in Pawtuxet Village. The event serves as a fundraiser for the Friends of Pawtuxet Village, coordinated in partnership with the Pawtuxet Village Merchants Association. Purchase tickets in the Village at Twice Told Tales and Cork & Brew and Spirits Too, or online at friendsofpawtuxetvillage.org.

Friends of the Poor Walk 2016

On Sunday, Sept. 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Society of St. Vincent de Paul of Rhode Island will be holding a one-mile Friends of the Poor Walk around Garden City Center in Cranston to raise awareness and funds for Rhode Islanders in need. After the walk, there will be music at the Gazebo, along with food samplings, family games, and activities. Please bring non-perishable foods, clothing, and new toiletries to donate to the necessities drive throughout the morning. Each person who donates will be entered into a raffle to be held that day. For more information, visit svdpri.org.

Join Cub and Boy Scouts in Cranston

Cub Scout Pack 22 and Boy Scout Troop 22 have begun the 2016-17 season. Both meet in St. Matthew School at 7 p.m. on Thursdays. They offer trained leaders and planned schedules. They are holding an open house for new members on Thursday, Oct. 6. Any boy from grade one through age 17 is welcome to come with a parent to learn more. For more information, contact Scoutmaster Paul Kelley at 401-941-7225.

Cranston East fall yard sale

Cranston High School East will hold its annual fall yard sale on Oct. 1 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The cost to rent a spot is $10. Contact Andrea DiCicco by email at adicicco@cpsed.net or call 401-270-8126. The rain date is scheduled for Oct. 8.

Senior Outreach

The Cranston Senior Enrichment Center Social Services’ Division has announced outreach opportunities. The community information specialist is available to speak to organizations about programs and services offered by the center, as well as state and federally funded (subsidized) programs available for seniors. To schedule an outreach for your organization or to learn more about this service, please contact Cindy Kolenda, community information specialist, at 401-780-6255.

State Ballet makes Cranston new home

Cranston and the Park Theatre are honored to be the new home for the 57th performing season of The State Ballet of Rhode Island. Starting Dec. 2-3, there will be three performances of “Coppelia,” an enchanting love story of a dancing doll, a Rhode Island tradition since 1975. The first show will be a “pay what you can” performance open to schools, senior centers, and other municipal organizations, as well as the general public. In March 2017, Herci Marsden’s “Phantomgreen,” based on “The Princess and the Pea,” will be performed. For more information, visit stateballet.com.

MS Jet Pull returns to Green for 10th anniversary

The MS Jet Pull is a mighty tug of war, with you and 24 of your friends and relatives on one side and an enormous FedEx 757 on the other! The 10th annual MS Jet Pull to benefit the National Multiple Sclerosis Society will be Sept. 24 at T.F. Green Airport in Warwick.

The event provides a unique physical challenge as pullers can use only their hands as they grasp a rope tied to the front of the jet and heave the 757 across the tarmac. Register your team today! Gather 24 friends, family members, coworkers, neighbors, and others. Each participant only has to meet a $60 fundraising minimum.

If you don’t have enough members on your team, organizers will help by grouping you with other motivated individuals who want to do something about multiple sclerosis.

Event awards will honor many participating teams in categories such as the coveted fastest pull and most team spirit awards. Many teams like to get creative and have fun with their costumes – from gladiators and Spartans to superheroes and even angels.

The first pull takes place at 10 a.m., and the action will continue throughout the day. When a team registers, they choose a window of time so they are only required to commit to three hours on event day. Spectators are invited to cheer on the teams. No animals are permitted for their own safety, in keeping with airport rules.

Free bulky waste pickup

City residents have until Sept. 23 to schedule the free pickup of a limited number of bulky waste items. Residents must call Waste Management at 800-972-4545 to schedule a pickup. Pickups are limited to one scheduled trip and up to three items per residential unit. The program does not include mattresses, construction debris, televisions of electronic goods, white goods, or any household trash that will fit in the regular bins or overflow bags. For more information, visit cranstonri.com.

Central High’s 50th reunion

January and June graduates of the 1966 class at Central High are invited to attend a 50-year reunion dinner on Sunday, Oct. 23 at 12:30 p.m. at Twin Oaks Restaurant in Cranston.

The dinner will be $35 per person. Dinner choices include a 12-oz. sirloin steak, five baked stuffed shrimp, and chicken parmesan, along with a choice of sides, coffee or tea, and dessert. There will be a cash bar.

For more details, contact Marie Bouchard (Taraksian) at 401-943-8925 or mbouchard135@yahoo.com, or Joanne Lanni (Grzelak) at 401-270-7688 or jbirdlanni@yahoo.com.

All attendees must be prepaid so that a count can be provided to the restaurant. An account has been opened for the reunion and checks should be sent by Oct. 7, payable to Central High Reunion 1966, to Marie Bouchard, 155 Garden Hills Drive, Cranston, RI 02920. A Facebook page has been created so participants can see what’s happening in real time. The address is facebook.com/centralhigh50yearreunion.

Goodwill clothing bin

Goodwill Industries of Rhode Island has placed a clothing donation bin at Midas Cranston, located at 525 Reservoir Ave. Clothing and textiles may be donated even if they are torn or stained, as long as they are dry, clean, and odor-free. Donations of clothing and textiles to Goodwill help Rhode Island youth and adults with disabilities and other barriers to employment find their place in the work force. For more information, contact Kevin Fisette at kfisette@goodwillri.org.

Fall plant sale

The Gentian Garden Club’s Fall Plant Sale will be held rain or shine on Saturday, Sept. 24, at the Scituate Community House, 546 West Greenville Road (Rt. 116). Fall is an ideal time to add perennials, shrubs, and native plants to a garden. Come by and check out the sale from 9 a.m. to noon.

The club will hold its regular monthly meeting on Sept. 20. The program will feature Karen O’Brien speaking on “The Stillroom Garden: Preserving Plants for Health and Well-Being.” Visitors are always welcome. The program begins at 7 p.m. Following the lecture, there will be refreshments and time to meet and mingle with members of the group. Also that evening, horticulturist chair Cindy Gianfrancesco will speak on the Amazing Allium.

During the month of September, Gentian members will be out in the community, tending to the beautiful and colorful barrels and boxes at the Village Green and regular maintenance on the Wildflower and Blue Star memorial gardens.

Those interested in coming to a monthly meeting or getting involved in any community-run programs may contact Linda Proulx at 401-647-3730 or email bogcrawler@msn.com.

Did You Know?

Plants use sunlight to create nutrients and feed themselves, keeping their green color. As the days become shorter and plants get less sunshine, they stop producing those nutrients and display a different color. Yellow and oranges sit below the green all the time and red and brown are made from waste and nutrients trapped in them. (Source: Fall Fun Facts)

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