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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
Home Gardens help stem insect decline
By Staff / ecoRI News Steven Alm and Casey Johnson in the University of Rhode Island Bee Lab want property owners to think small. Though tiny, the issues the duo is examining are anything but … more
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If only there was a chance to laugh at the bridge
STORY OF THE WEEK: Back in the day, the approach of the end of February would signal the time for the Providence Newspaper Guild Follies – the bygone annual satiric sendup of the year in Rhode … 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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Cutting the ribbon on a new garden of learning
The Cranston School Department held a ceremonial ribbon cutting and speaking ceremony to celebrate the completion and opening of the new Garden City Elementary School Thursday, Sept. 28, at 6 … 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
CURIOSITY IN BLOOM: Librarian Elise Petrarca reads a book to the children to get them excited to begin their gardening project.
Planting seeds of literacy
The Cranston Central Library was home to an event hosted by the Western Cranston Garden club that helped teach children learn the basics of gardening on June 20. Children were treated to a story … more
URI Master Gardener Series
URI Master Gardener Bill Baddeley (pictured above) gave an introduction to gardening at Cranston Library’s Central Branch on May 20 that included lessons on starting seeds, vegetable gardening, … more
FLOWER FUN: What Cheer Flower Farm puts together flower arrangements and donates them throughout the state. (Submitted photo)
Spreading smiles through flowers
Tuesday and Fridays are for delivering flowers, according to Erin Achenbach, farmer-florist at What Cheer Flower Farm. The Olneyville-based nonprofit will pack a couple of thousand stems into a car … more
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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
EXTREMELY GRATEFUL: Dawn Hanley presents Western Hills with supplies that students can use in the outdoor classroom. Some of the items include outdoor games, a dry erase board, mats to sit on and a basket of toys for children with fine motor special needs. (Herald photo)
Marvelous Mia
By EMMA BARTLETT “Mia was marvelous,” said Angela Palazini Monday morning outside Western Hills Middle School’s entrance. A group of roughly 80 students, teachers and family … more
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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
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