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SERIES LAUNCH: The lawn around the gazebo at the Garden City Shopping Center in Cranston was crowded with spectators last Wednesday as people gathered to enjoy the first show of a four-week free summer concert series. (Cranston Herald photos by Barbara Polichetti)
Pianos in the park
Cranston Herald photographer Barbara Polichetti captured a few snapshots from last Wednesday’s launch of the Garden City Summer Concert Series. Hundreds of people set up blankets and … more
A school that anticipates kids’ needs
I wrote a lengthy article this week about Garden City Elementary and the tour I took a few weeks ago and, as a good or cowardly journalist should, kept myself as well out of it as well out of it as I … more
A CIVICS LESSON: Senator Hanna Gallo and Represenative Brandon Potter sit in as Garden City fourth graders present projects they’ve developed for social studies class. (Photo by Kevin Fitzpatrick)
School of future here today
Garden City Elementary School, Cranston’s new vision of elementary education has concluded its first trimester. From fifty-year-old buildings, students and teachers alike have transitioned to a … more
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MORE HORSEPOWER: In lieu of a horse and carriage, this year Santa and Mrs Claus tooled around the center in a vintage Studebaker.
It’s a Wonderful Stroll at Garden City Center
Christmas has arrived and then some! Garden City Center elected to combine two of its biggest holiday events, Santa’s Grand Entrance and the Tree Lighting into one big day entitled … more
FRED SAYS I'M FULL: Students from Garden City School display the 149 pounds of candy they donated to Operation Made on Friday, November 10. Back row from left to right are: Lucas DeCarvalho, Rocco Forte, Maisey Phothisane, Lucas Scott, and Carmella Buonanno. Front row from left to right are: Angelica Parillo, Robert Pizzuti, Luca Forte, Harrison Mendonca, Chloe Shackleford, and Angelina Pizzuti.
Garden City School continues tradition of candy donating
Inside the lobby of Garden City Elementary School is a trash can decorated to look like a monster. However, it is a friendly monster, who goes by the name of Fred. All Fred feeds upon is candy … more
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DRESSED TO MOVE: Flamingo Amy Ursillo and her friends Unicorn Karol Beattie, Pterodactyl Edye McCarthy and Rooster Rhonda Ziehl joined in the fun as members of the Walk. (Photos by Steve Popiel)
Supporting something special
Garden City kicked off autumn with a celebration of movement, hosting the Special Olympics and the Cranston Police Department for a walk-a-thon and a 5K run on Sunday, October 22. “Garden … more
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We have some questions
Members of the Garden City Alliance (GCA), led by Founder Pauline DeRosa, recently met with and interviewed candidates vying for the Ward 6 City Council seat on their stances, thoughts and concerns … more
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GREY SAIL SOLD: Lynn and Jon relax with some drinks and listen to music from a shady spot at the Garden City Beer Fest.
Garden City Beer Fest
Garden City’s Beer Fest has once again come in time to add to Oktoberfest Celebrations that take place across the Western world during the last few weeks of September through the early part of … more
A TOAST TO 75 YEARS: Those looking to toast the celebration could find a glass of bubbly by coming across the woman hired by Fluxion Entertainment and wearing a stunning dress decorated with glasses of fresh sparkling wine.
Semisesquicentennial … expialidocious
We know, it’s a mouthful, but it means a 75th anniversary, and in commemoration of its 75th anniversary this year, Garden City held a birthday celebration August 26 with the main festivities … more
Once a volunteer, always a volunteer: Garden City Elementary School librarian Meredith Moore poses with her former Garden City Elementary School library volunteers, Matthew Pappas, Andrew Pappas, Caleb Guglietti and MJ Guglietti who came to the new Garden City Elementary School on Tuesday morning to help her shelve the books for the new library. (All photos courtesy of Cranston Public Schools)
Sneak peek at Garden City Elementary School library
Librarian Meredith Moore and Library Program Supervisor Ellen Basso invited some former students to help shelve books at the newly constructed library facility. These students, who were volunteer … more
ENJOYING THE SHOW: Co-owner of the Thirsty Beaver Ed Brady and his wife Taylor (right) attend the concert with their friend Jess Simone and her best friend Moose, a seven-month-old great dane.
No need for an eye doctor
Garden City’s third of four weekly summer concerts was held on Tuesday, August 2, with a performance by the band Blurred Vision. The concert series began on July 19 and held its final show of … more
SPECIAL VISIT: Seven-year-old Olivia Crisafulli paid a special visit to Santa on Nov. 26.
Santa makes grand entrance at Garden City Center
Santa visited local children Saturday morning by visiting Garden City Center where he stopped his horse-drawn carriage to take photos with kids. The family-friendly event included rides on a … more
HERE FOR FUN: Wendy Zhu (left) and Jen Colasante were two participants at this past weekend’s Beer Garden. Both graduated from Cranston East.
Raise a glass to the Beer Garden
Garden City Center has returned with Beer Garden, which will run until October 2. Open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays at the gazebo, the center is hosting a rotating lineup of local breweries. This … more
MAKING THEIR MARK: The beam that Garden City students signed is located in the school’s transition area, which is between the gymnasium and learning commons. (Herald photo)
Garden City school costs up 30%
A year from now, the new Garden City Elementary School should be ready to welcome students for the 2023-2024 school year. The $53 million project is now almost fully enclosed and Dimeo Construction … more
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A ROLLING STONES TRIBUTE: Nineteenth Nervous Breakdown performed a tribute to the Rolling Stones on Aug. 4 at William Hall Library. Band members include Sal Chinappi on keyboard, Richard Aglione on lead guitar, Eddie Donovan on guitar and vocals, Dana Blake on drums, Marty Phillips on saxophone and Jason Carpenter on bass and vocals.
Music throughout the city
Two weeks ago, there were two free concerts in the city of Cranston. The Down City Band performed at the Garden City gazebo on Aug. 3, and Nineteenth Nervous Breakdown performed at Hall Library on … more
BACK TO THE BANDS: The Silks performed the first Garden City Concert of the season. The members of the band are Tyler-James Kelly on guitar, “Uncle” Sam Jodrey on drums and Jonas Parmelee on bass.
A night of music
The Silks performed the first Garden City Concert of the season on Wednesday, July 27, 2022. The next three concerts will take place Aug. 3, 10 and 17. The event goes from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. … more
CONCERT TIME: Garden City Center will have four concerts during the last two Wednesdays in July and the first two Wednesdays in August. (Submitted photo)
Garden City events bloom alongside summer weather
By EMMA BARTLETT Garden City Center has a few tricks up its sleeves this summer to make visits to the outdoor shopping facility more than just a reason to stop and shop. As kids and parents played … more
FRIENDS: Chris DeFazio, holding Charlotte (a Brussels griffon,) and Shay DeFazion, holding Merlin (a mini Australian Labradoodle, during Yappy Hour in Garden City Center.
Yappy Hour: Puppy Picnic
Garden City Center hosted a Yappy Hour Puppy Picnic on May 20. They allowed for pets and owners to enjoy treats and the outdoor atmosphere.The area near the center’s gazebo was the place to be … more
FOREVER A PART OF THE SCHOOL: Second grader Frank Peters adds his name to the steel beam at a ceremony for the Garden City Elementary School community on April 26. Read more on page 7. (Photo courtesy of Cranston Public Schools)
Steel beam signing ceremony for Garden City school community
On April 26, the Garden City School community gathered at Chester Barrows Elementary School for a ceremonial beam signing. Joining the staff and students of Garden City were Mayor Ken Hopkins and … more
Cranston’s Garden City School springs forward in the new season With concrete work finished, Dimeo construction started erecting the steel structure in mid-March. (Cranston Herald photo)
Garden City School is in ‘good position’
RIPTA is in the pre-application process of redeveloping an electric charging station for new transit vehicles on Broad Street and Montgomery Avenue. The agency would like to build four in-line … more
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