Around the Valley

It's set to be a beautiful fall weekend in the Blackstone Valley and there's much to do in our region over the next four days, with festivals, live entertainment and more. Below is our Columbus Day weekend roundup. Bravo Brewing Co. Check out artist Stefan Couture at Bravo Brewing Co. on Saturday, Oct. 9 from 9 to 6 p.m. at...

Veterans walkway American Legion Post 85 in Woonsocket is creating a Memorial Walkway on River Street dedicated to veterans as part of a new Memorial Park. Those who wish to sponsor a brick with a veteran's name on the walkway are asked to fill out the form found here, and return it to the post along with a check for...

OSJL donates 30,000 backpacks Ocean State Job Lot has announced that its recent "Buy-Give-Get" program has resulted in the collection of 30,000 backpacks, all of which are being donated to the children in need, including children of military families, prior to the start of the 2021-2022 school year. As part of the "Buy-Give-Get" program which ran from July 8 through August 2,...

NORTHERN RI – From the beaches, to the northwest corner of the state, American Black Bears seem to be increasingly making Rhode Island their home. Burrillville Animal Control Officer Kerry Courtemanche said she receives reports of bear sightings at least once a week. Glocester is getting calls. And at least one bear has been reported in North Smithfield. Bears roam from...

The following are briefs and news from around the Blackstone Valley. Twilight on the Blackstone The Downtown Woonsocket Collaborative has announced that tickets are now on sale for Twilight on the Blackstone, featuring a gourmet meal on the city's Court Street Bridge. The event will be held on Saturday, Aug. 28 from 6 to 10 p.m. and tickets cost $75. View...

In addition to all the great summer music and events found in our summer guide here, and our "things to know," in Burrillville and North Smithfield here and here, the following is a brief roundup of things happening in and around the Blackstone Valley this weekend. Terrance Simien & the Zydeco Experience Visit River Island Park in Woonsocket on Friday, July...

WOONSOCKET – Boobification Healing With Ink, a Rhode Island nonprofit, is inviting the northern Rhode Island community to a family-friendly Mental Health Day with demonstrations, food trucks, hair and makeup sessions, music, kids' activities and more. The event will be held Sunday Aug. 1, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the American Legion Post at...