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Saturday, March 23, 2013

8:00 am
Elks's Hall, 380 Social St., Woonsocket [Map]
Attic treasures, split-the-pot, springtime raffles, books and many vendors. Kitchen will be open for breakfast and lunch puchases.
For information: call Alexis Dupre-Harnois at 401-762-5254 or e-mail aadh56@verizon.net
9:00 am
Epworth United Methodist Church, 915 Newport Ave., Pawtucket [Map]
The event will feature crafts, thrift shop and food.
9:00 am
McCourt Middle School, Highland Avenue, Cumberland, RI [Map]
Sponsored by the Cumberland Townwide Learning Committee and Cumberland Middle School Sports Booster Club. Road race starts at 9 a.m., health fair starts at 11 a.m. Pre-race registration is $18, and cost is $20 the day of the race. To register for the race, call Jenny Copans at 401-640-1441 or e-mail her at jennyzear@gmail.com . For event information, contact Kathy Langton, Booster Club president, at cmssportsboosters@gmail.com .
9:00 am
South Shore Model Railway Club, 52 Bare Cove Park Drive, Hingham, Mass. [Map]
In addition to the club’s operating layout, there will be dealer tables, a White Elephant Table and demonstrations of model railroad construction. Also, Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission $5 adults, $3 seniors and children. Call 781-740-2000 or visit www.ssmrc.org .
9:00 am
American French Genealogical Society, 78 Earle St., Woonsocket [Map]
How to research your ancestors at home for free with Google, LDS, including Family Search WIKI, by Bill Pommenville AFGS.
For information: E-mail wpommenville@afgs.org
9:00 am
American French Genealogical Society, 78 Earle St. Woonsocket [Map]
Learn how to do research at home for free with LDS including Family Search WIKI .
For information: E-mail Class@afgs.org
9:30 am
Hayden Center at the Cumberland Public Library, 1464 Diamond Hill Road, Cumberland, RI [Map]
open every Saturday 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Used books, CDs and DVDs for sale. Also open Thursdays 5:30-7:30 p.m. Donations welcome. Sponsored by the Friends of the Cumberland Public Library.
9:30 am
Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge, 12 Sanderson Road, Smithfield [Map]
The Audubon Society of Rhode Island will host the event for ages 3-10. Children trade the found eggs for a prize to take home, but the finders of the ‘golden eggs’ receive special grand prizes. Participants should bring a basket or bag for your hunt. Registration is required. This event is rain or shine. The program fee is $5/member child, $7/non-member child. To register call 401-949-5454, ext. 0 or e-mail programs@asri.org.
10:00 am
Knights of Columbus Hall, 304 Highland Ave., So. Attleboro, Mass. [Map]
Northeast Feline Fanciers, in conjunction with Cat Fanciers’ Federation, present its 53nd annual Cat Show. Vendors, Angelcat Haven Rescue and more. Admission $3 adults; $2 children and seniors; free for under age 6. Also, Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
10:00 am
Kelly and Gazzaro VFW Post, 1418 Plainfield Pike, Cranston, RI [Map]
Stamp exhibits, competitive and junior exhibits, special show cover, free appraisals, dealers, children's stamp club, door prizes. Free admission. For more information contact Chet Browning at 401-821-8658 or cbrowning4@cox.net.
11:00 am
East Smithfield Public Library, 50 Esmond St., Smithfield [Map]
For children ages 2-4. Join in the fun as the children hunt for eggs that the library bunny has hidden. Bring your own basket for gathering up the goodies. Registration is required.
For information: Call 401-231-5150
11:00 am
Lincoln Public Library, 145 Old River Road, Lincoln [Map]
The program for children ages 3-6 and their families will feature the story “Waiting for Wings” by Lois Ehlert. Visit the Children’s Department to receive a free ticket.
11:00 am
Diamond Hill Park (Route 114) [Map]
Children age 10 and under are welcome to the town's Easter Egg Hunt. Kids will be broken up into four age appropriate groups. The Easter Bunny will be on hand for photos, and there will be horse-drawn hayrides.
11:00 am
Pet Supplies Plus, 1663 Mineral Spring Ave., North Providence [Map]
There will be many different small breed dogs there who are looking for forever homes. Come down and meet your new best friend or come and find our how you can help homeless dogs.
For information: Visit www.fohari.org
1:00 pm
Smith-Appleby House, 220 Stillwater Road, Smithfield [Map]
Join our historical reenactors as they demonstrate how Colonial New Englanders practiced the art of maple sugaring. Try a sample for yourself and , tour the restored historic Smith-Appleby farm house, featuring intriguing collections of antiques and items of past daily life. Admission is $5. Visit the website at www.smithapplebyhouse.org or call 401-231-7363.
2:00 pm
EPOCH Assisted Living, 353 Blackstone Blvd., Providence [Map]
Families and children are invited for pictures with the Easter Bunny at 1 p.m., followed by an Easter egg hunt at 2 p.m. This fun family event is open to the public, but R.S.V.P.s are requested. For more information or to R.S.V.P., call 401-275-0682. ******
2:30 pm
Rhode Island College, Roberts Hall, 600 Mount Pleasant Ave., Providence [Map]
Debut performance of SBRI alumni soloist dancer, Corey Bourbonniere, of Woonsocket, who is now a professional dancer with Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre. Bourbonierre will dance the male lead role of Albrecht. Following the show, there will be a meet and greet celebration with Bourbonierre for theater patrons, dancers, and family. For tickets, contact the RIC box office at 401-456-8144 or the State Ballet of R.I. at 401-334-2560. See www.stateballet.com .
7:00 pm
Knights of Columbus, Bouffard Council 15 Bassett St., North Providence [Map]
The Vini Ames Trio perform all your favorite dance hits and Lacelotta's Catering provides a great family-style dinner to raise funds for this worthy cause.
For information: Call Tom Lolio at 401-595-1470
8:00 pm
Stone Soup Coffeehouse, St Paul's Episcopal Church, 50 Park Place, Pawtucket [Map]
A two-time Grammy award-winning artist, recipient of a Lifetime Achievement Award from the R.I. Council for the Humanities. Singer, storyteller, author, playwright, educator, performing artist and a founding member of Stone Soup Coffeehouse. Tickets: $18 advance; $20 at door. Visit www.soup.org .
For information: Call 401-921-5115
8:00 pm
Blackstone River Theatre, 549 Broad Street, Cumberland [Map]
Best known for his haunting music for the film "Cold Mountain," Tim Eriksen will perform multicultural folksongs from an imaginary New England village. 8 p.m. $15. www.riverfolk.org
For information: Call 401-725-9272.
9:00 pm
Uncle Ronnie's Red Tavern, 2692 Victory Highway, Burrillville [Map]
No cover.
For information: Call 401-568-6243