Education & Wellness

Celebrate this fall the old‑fashioned way — with children-friendly games, fun activities, fresh cider and donuts, and a community yard sale at Hornbine School Museum’s APPLE DAYS SUNDAY, …

After having COVID-19 in 2021, I began experiencing consistent shortness of breath. Everyday activities like gardening started to leave me winded. Numerous trips to the emergency room and doctors’ …

A Cancer Support Group is meeting at Saints Matthew & Mark Episcopal Church, 5 Chapel Road, Barrington, on the first and third Saturdays of each month. Anyone dealing with Cancer in any capacity …

East Providence — Several members of Maj. Sullivan Ballou, Camp #3, Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, gathered Saturday, Aug. 8, to repair gravestones at the Lakeside-Carpenter Cemetery in …

TAUNTON, MA, July 21, 2026 — Bristol County Savings Bank, through its Foundation, recently committed a $50,000 grant to be awarded in two annual installments to Old Colony History Museum (OCHM) in …

St. Francis Xavier Church in East Providence, RI, will begin its Faith Formation Program for the 2026/2027 season on September 13. Kindergarten is free and will start on September 20. The fee for all …

Looking for something to do this summer that is affordable and fun? You can start by viewing the museum passes on the East Providence Public Library website, …

East Providence students have many reasons to be grateful. This year, individuals, families, groups and businesses from throughout the city joined together to support higher education for city …

On June 13, 2026, sixteen members of Friends of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse met at the gravesite of Keeper William James Howard at Pocasset Cemetery, Bourne, Mass., to honor his service, from 1937-1951, …

East Providence, R.I. - Newly available at East Providence Public Library from NewsBank, the Providence Journal Historical Archive covers content from 1829 through today, including the Evening …

(June 8, 2026) – Avoid the heat in July and explore nature when the temperatures are cool. Evenings bring fireflies in the field, bats overhead, and moon lit hikes. Enjoy morning breezes on bird …

(May 5, 2026) – Start your summer off right – in the great outdoors! Discover some of the amazing birds, bats, and insects that thrive in the Ocean State. Pick up a paintbrush at the Maxwell Mays …

Smithfield, RI (May 1, 2026) - In May and June, aquatic turtles such as the eastern painted turtle and the American snapping turtle will be leaving their watery habitats of ponds, rivers, and …

The Hornbine School Museum is happy to announce a number of special exhibits this season that will feature The 3 R’s: Road to Revolution in Rehoboth. We will have displays about local connections …

(April 6, 2026) – Grab a friend and hit the trails for FREE guided birding outings, pick up a paintbrush at the Audubon Maxwell Mays Art Studio, celebrate World Turtle Day, or explore the trails …

Audubon invites all Rhode Islanders to get out and discover the joy of birding! FREE birding walks are offered throughout the month of May at locations across the state. Novice birders are welcome. …

(March 5, 2026) – Audubon wildlife refuges come alive in spring! Head out on the trails for a froggy adventure, observe the amazing aerial display of the American Woodcock, bring the kids for …

A person is the best thing to happen to a pet, and we are so blessed to have them in our lives. We need to take care of our pets especially in this cold weather. We need to keep our pets safe and …

(February 3, 2026) – Spring is here! Grab a friend and observe the amazing display of the American Woodcock, discover the world of muskrats and otters, or bring the kids for egg hunts and bunnies. …

(January 6, 2026) – Nature is magical in winter! Bundle up for a winter bird walk or enjoy a local brew and prowl for owls! If you prefer to stay a little warmer, bring the kids for turtle and …

Bundle up for an owl prowl on a crisp winter’s night, grab a friend and learn how to track wildlife, or bring the kids to try their hand at frozen science experiments. Just pull on your warm …

“2nd Sunday” Open House: December 14 - 1:00- 3:30pm Exhibit: See below Hikes at Hunt’s: NOON at the Gazebo “Roots” (Genealogy Research): 1-3pm at the Education Center …

East Providence, RI – On Tuesday, November 18, 2025, East Bay Community Action Program (EBCAP) hosted a grand opening of its new health center, East Bay Health Center, located at East …

(Rehoboth, MA) – The Carpenter Museum has a special limited-time display of posters from our American Revolution Genealogy Symposium available for the public to view. These exhibits highlight …

(November 6, 2025) – Take a break from the holiday rush and enjoy some time in nature this season. Bundle up for an owl prowl on a crisp winter’s night, get creative and craft an owl …

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