Franciscan Missionaries of Mary to host Mass
NORTH PROVIDENCE — The Franciscan Missionaries of Mary, 399 Fruit Hill Ave., will host a Mass, May 30, 9 a.m., in the Holy Family Chapel. Benefactors and individuals enrolled through the sale of religious greeting and sympathy cards will be remembered at the Mass. For more information, call 353-5800.
St. Francis of Assisi Parish women’s spring breakfast
WARWICK — The women of St. Francis of Assisi Church will sponsor a spring breakfast, May 31, following the 8 a.m. Mass, at the Radisson Airport Hotel, 2081 Post Road. The breakfast will include juice, cereal, fruit, pancakes, eggs, bacon, sausage, home fries, pastry, jams, butter, coffees, and teas. Tickets can be obtained by calling the rectory. For more information, call 737-5191.
June open houses at the Villa
NORTH SMITHFIELD — The Villa at St. Antoine, an assisted living community, 400 Mendon Road, invites the public to Friday Open Houses at the facility on June 5, 12, 19, and 26 at 2 p.m. Our beautifully appointed respite/trial suites are available for viewing at theses times. Tours of the facility, refreshments and entertainment will be offered. A presentation and discussion on the Veterans Administration Aid & Attendance Program will also be held at the Villa, Thursday, June 4 at 7 p.m. Macrina Hjerpe, an attorney experienced in this area, will guide attendees through the ways in which they can access this program. All veterans, their spouses and their families are encouraged to attend. For more information, call 767-2574.
St. Anthony Church to hold Giant Indoor Flea Market
NORTH PROVIDENCE — St. Anthony Church, 1413 Mineral Spring Ave., will hold its annual Giant Flea Market on Saturday, May 30 and Sunday, May 31 from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. The flea market will be held inside the parish center, rain or shine. There will be a large assortment of household items, baby furniture, clothes, toys, exercise equipment, furniture, and much more. For more information, call 277-7303
Pianist David Crohan in concert at St. Bernard
NORTH KINGSTOWN — David Crohan, renowned piano virtuoso, will perform a concert, “A Sentimental Journey,” at St. Bernard Church, 415 Tower Hill Road, on Sunday, June 7, at 7 p.m. Mr. Crohan, blind from birth, crosses the traditional boundaries between classical and jazz music with ease and sophistication. He has played for such distinguished people as newsman Walter Cronkite, President Clinton, James Taylor, and Billy Joel. Mr. Crohan played at Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy’s 100th birthday celebration.
Tickets are available at St. Bernard’s Parish Center, 295-0387. All proceeds to benefit the St. Bernard Building Fund. For more information, call 295-0387
The Knights of Columbus to host barbecue chicken dinner
NORTH KINGSTOWN — The Knights of Columbus, St. Francis Council No. 2011, will hold a barbecue chicken dinner on Saturday, June 6, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., at the K of C Hall, 1265 Tower Hill Road. The dinner will include barbecue chicken, corn, string beans, tossed salad, rolls and butter, and coffee/tea will be served. Reservations requested by Thursday, June 4. For more information, call 295-0507.
Enders Island gears up for seventh annual golf classic to benefit recovery programs
MYSTIC, Conn. — The Seventh Annual Enders Island Golf Classic will take place Monday, June 15, at Stonington Country Club. Registration begins at 11:30 a.m. and a shotgun start at 1 p.m. The annual golf classic supports Recovery programs at Enders Island. With the help and generosity of the community and benefited by proceeds from the Golf Classic specifically, six 12-step meetings weekly and 21 scheduled recovery retreats are now held on an annual basis. Player reservations can be made online at endersisland.com. For more information, call 860-536-0565 ext 115.
GCC’s Rock ‘ n Run for CMT Research
CHARLESTOWN — Bring the kids to Grace’s Courage Crusade Rock ‘ n Run at Ninigret Park, Old Post Road, Sunday, June 28, for great local bands and family festivities from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Enjoy face painting, crafts, pony rides, bouncy tent, dunk tank, popcorn, cotton candy, and more. Rock to the music and roll around the track with your bikes, roller blades and wheelchairs! 5K racers: register at www.needtorace.com. Come listen to local bands play all day, win great raffle prizes. The race starts at 10 a.m. with check-in at 8:30, rain or shine. For more information, call 884-1828.
