Community Corner

5 Things to Know About This Weekend

Sunny and warm; homeless fundraiser; giant flea market; circus is in town; RI Boat Show;

Here are five things you should know about for this weekend in and around Barrington.

  1. The entire weekend looks to be sunny and dry with temperatures approaching the high 60s.
  2. The annual Welcome Home fundraising dinner and silent auction for the East Bay Coalition for the Homeless is tonight at 6:30 pm at the Rhode Island Country Club; $75 per person.
  3. Barrington Christian Academy, 9 Old County Road, holds a giant flea market Saturday from 8 am to 1 pm with housewares, sports equipment, toys and games, books, children's clothing, jewelry, Christmas decorations, furniture, plants, baked goods and much more.
  4. The Ringling Bros. & Barnum and Bailey Circus is in town at the Dunkin' Donuts Center in Providence; May 3-6 with multiple shows; click above for times.
  5. The Rhode Island Boat Show takes place this weekend, May 4-5, at different locations throughout the Ocean State; click above for complete details.

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