Northern RI – Is it spring yet?
Welcome to The Weekend, northern Rhode Island, your weekly guide to all the fun you can find in a three-town radius.
This week, the theme is “Think Spring,” as we skip through the grey and rainy weather with music, an outdoor walk and a seed exchange to get you planting now for the warmer days.
As always, however you spend your time, we hope you enjoy it, and consider checking out these great local organizations and venues.
Friday, February 23
CANCELLED: Full Moon Walk, Burrillville Conservation Commission invites the public to meet in the parking lot of Burrillville Middle School at 2220 Broncos Highway, 6 p.m. Led by naturalist, farmer and environmental educator Martha Thoman
Parent’s Night Out, Glad Tidings Community Church, 111 Victory Highway, Glocester, 5-8 p.m. Kids from infants through 5th grade are invited to enjoy movies, games and snacks at a cost of $20 per child and $5 for each additional sibling. Register here.
The Infinite Groove, Cady’s Tavern, 2168 Putnam Pike, Chepachet, 8 p.m.
Gary Chabot, Elayna’s, 88 Pascoag Main St., Pascoag, 8 p.m.
Illusions, Uncle Ronnie’s Red Tavern, 2692 Victory Highway, Harrisville, 8 p.m.
Gary Marandola video filming, Hill’s Tavern, 417 Putnam Pike, Chepachet, 9 p.m.- 1 a.m.
Meat raffle, 8 p.m., Friday night Dance Party, 8:30- 12:30 a.m., Dev’s Tavern, 341 Chapel St., Harrisville
Saturday, February 24
USCCA Home Defense Fundamentals, MTR Shooting Range, 229 Quaker Highway, North Smithfield, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Students can bring or rent a firearm. $125 Call (401) 766-0200 to reserve a spot.
Informational Town Hall with Secretary of State Gregg Amore, Assembly Theatre, 26 East Ave., Harrisville, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Election Integrity Forum sponsored by Sen. Jessica de la Cruz. Drop in to learn about the security and integrity of the voting system in Rhode Island.
Seed Exchange, Chepachet Grange, 28 Chopmist Hill Road, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Bring your surplus seeds to share at this free, family-friendly event
Sell Your House & Move to Florida, Good Working, 585 Smithfield Road, North Smithfield, 10-11 a.m. Meet with Florida agents to discuss different areas, prices and lifestyles
NRA Basic BIT Course, Wallum Lake Rod & Gun Club, 200 Brook Road, Harrisville, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Two day course continues Sunday. Students demonstrate organizational and teaching skills via participation in practical exercises during the course, and complete an instructor certification examination in live fire class. Cost for two days is $200 for members and $300 non-members. Register & pay to reserve a seat at https://forms.gle/E87n9ri2UAscm6LD6
Teen volunteer hours, North Smithfield Public Library, 20 Main St., Slatersville, 10 a.m.-noon. Volunteer opportunity for those in grades 6-12, looking for community service hours. View more information here.
Pokemon Meet-Up for Kids, Jesse Smith Memorial Library, 100 Tinkham Lane, Harrisville, 12:30 p.m. Drop-in style. No registration is required. Best for kids ages 5-10 with an adult caregiver.
Stamping techniques workshop, The Art of You, 73 Eddie Dowling Highway, North Smithfield, 1-2:30 p.m. Fee is $10 per child and $15 per adult.
Winterfest Pt II with Late 9, Barbarian, Vantablack, Creation from Crisis, Alex Cohen & more, Hill’s Tavern, 417 Putnam Pike, Chepachet $20, 1 p.m.-close
Couple’s Prime Rib Dinner, The Townsmen Club, 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $30 per person and can be purchased at Champ’s Liquors or Chum’s Hardware
Dune Movie Night, Assembly Theatre, 26 East Ave., Harrisville, doors will open at 6:30 p.m. for the 7 p.m. show. Showing of David Lynch’s 1984 adaptation of of Frank Herbert’s 1965 classic novel, “Dune.” Concessions and a bar available. Admission is $10 at the door.
Tyler-James Kelly, Toti’s Tavern, 8 Callahan School St., Harrisville, 7:30 p.m.
Music Bingo, Uncle Ronnie’s Red Tavern, 2692 Victory Highway, Harrisville, 8 p.m.
The Earthmen, Cady’s Tavern, 2168 Putnam Pike, Chepachet, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.
Karaoke Dance Party, Pascoag Cafe, 150 Main St., Pascoag, 8 p.m.- 12:30 a.m.
Jesse & Co., Dev’s Tavern, 341 Chapel St., Harrisville, 8:30-11:30 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 25
NRA Range Safety Officer Course, MTR Shooting Range, 229 Quaker Highway, North Smithfield, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. $150 includes all materials. Call (401) 766-0200 to reserve a spot.
NRA Rifle Instructor Shooting Cours, Wallum Lake Rod & Gun Club, 200 Brook Road, Harrisville, 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. Day two of two day course. teaches the knowledge, skills and attitude essential to organizing, promoting and teaching NRA’s Basic Rifle Shooting course. Cost is $200 for members and $300 non-members. Register & pay to reserve a seat at https://forms.gle/E87n9ri2UAscm6LD6.
Ukrainian Egg Decorating, The Hen House, 1189 Putnam Pike, Chepachet, 1 p.m. $35 at https://henhouseonmain.com/
Jees Shac, noon-6 p.m., The Violin Kat, 2-5 p.m. Bravo Brewing Company, 75 Pascoag Main St., Pascoag
Roadhouse Blues, Cady’s Tavern, 2168 Putnam Pike, Chepachet, 3 p.m.
