Editor's note: Due to the COVID-19 crisis, many organizations have canceled or postponed events scheduled for the coming weeks. We advise readers to check on the status of various events, and we will provide updates as they become more

By MERI R. KENNEDY Editor's note: Due to the COVID-19 situation, many organizations have canceled or postponed events scheduled for the coming weeks. We advise readers to check with organizers regarding the status of various events, and we will provide more

Bishop Hendricken, Class of 1970, will hold their 50-year reunion June 20 from 6-10 p.m. at Iron Works Tavern in Warwick. The committee is seeking up-to-date e mail addresses, telephone numbers or addresses of all classmates. Respond by email to Mike more

By MERI R. KENNEDY Indoor Percussion and Color Guard Competition Enjoy the sights and sounds of more than 20 indoor percussion and color guard groups as Cranston High School East hosts a New England Scholastic Band Association competition for the fourth more

Bishop Hendricken, Class of 1970, will hold their 50-year reunion June 20 from 6-10 p.m. at Iron Works Tavern in Warwick. The committee is seeking up-to-date e mail addresses, telephone numbers or addresses of all classmates. Respond by email to Mike more

By MERI R. KENNEDY Cranston Rotary scholarships Once again, the Cranston Rotary Club will award four scholarships to one graduating senior from each of the four Cranston high schools. Students are invited to apply to their scholarship before April 10, more

By MERI R. KENNEDY Citizens Police Academy Cranston residents interested in law enforcement and public safety are encouraged to apply for the city's Citizens Police Academy, a 10-week program that will begin in April. Registration will be open until more

By MERI R. KENNEDY Bulky waste pickup in March During the month of March, the city's Department of Public Works offers residents an opportunity to have bulky waste items picked up free of charge, with certain restrictions. Residents must call Waste more

By MERI R. KENNEDY RI Black Film Festival preview event The Cranston Public Library will be hosting the 2020 Rhode Island Black Film Festival Exclusive Preview Event on Saturday, Feb. 22. The event will take place in the James T. Giles Community Room at more

By MERI R. KENNEDY Diversity Commission survey The city's Diversity Commission has been meeting for several months to ensure that the city is effectively reaching out to its citizens regarding employment opportunities for all. It is currently asking for more

By MERI R. KENNEDY Kindergarten registration Kindergarten registration for Cranston children born before Sept. 1, 2015, is underway. Information regarding kindergarten registration and the online registration form can be found at cpsed.net by clicking more

By By MERI R. KENNEDY Memory loss presentations The Cranston Senior Enrichment Center, located at 1070 Cranston St., will host "e;Memory Loss: The Basics"e; on Wednesday, Jan. 29, at 10 a.m. with presenter Doreen Montaquila. Is it dementia or simple age more