Breadbox, beach fun & Jesse Liam: Five things to know in Burrillville this week

Calendar

The Pascoag Utility District is offering a new advertising opportunity to local businesses and organizations in the upcoming 2024 Earth Day calendar. Each year, Burrillville students in grade K-5 design posters to help teach the community about ways to save electricity and recycle. Twelve of the designs are chosen for a calendar, which is given away for free to more than 400 Burrillville homes. The size of the ads will be 3 3/4 X 7/8 inch for $50, and proceeds will help to defray the cost of production.

Those interested should contact Desarae Dolan at (401) 567-1262 or ddolan@pud-ri.org by August 31.

Friday fun

Spring Lake Beach at 50 Old Hillside Drive will host The Assembly Theatre’s AssemGlee troop on Friday, July 21 for a performance at the beach as part of the Family Fun Fridays series. The bi-weekly events this summer include games, snacks and entertainment, and are free to attend with beach entry.

Breadbox

Many town businesses will return from vacation this week, including Mapleville Farm, where the Summer Breadbox program has started. Enjoy the remaining seven weeks of fresh breads they have picked to highlight the summer season for $55.

Sign up here or by calling (401) 568-0544.

Saturday at the Pavilion

The Burrillville Farmer’s Market continues on Saturday, July 22 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Stiilwater Mill Pavilion at 75 Tinkham Lane. Shop with local food vendors and artisans, enjoy live entertainment and more at the weekly markets, set to take place rain or shine every Saturday through September 30.

Return to the pavilion Saturday evening at 6 p.m. to catch the latest band in the Riverwalk Concert Series lineup: Jesse Liam Band. La Carreta Authentic Mexican food truck will be on site and guests are invited to bring blankets and chairs to enjoy the free outdoor show.

Town meetings

The Burrillville Conservation Commission will hold a meeting on Tuesday, July 18 starting at 7 p.m. at the Binns building at 111 Chapel St. The agenda is here.