🌱 Patch AM: How a Hampden Meadows teacher turned classroom poems into a global book

Good day Barrington! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How a Hampden Meadows teacher turned classroom poems into a global book
• Which Barrington homes just sold and for how much?

Today's riddle: What did the balloon say to the doctor? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Windy; cooler in the p.m., with a high of 47 and low of 22 degrees.
• Monday: Sunny, breezy and colder, temps: high: 36, low: 26.
• Tuesday: Periods of snow, 1-2", with a high of 36 and low of 32 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Long-time Barrington teacher becomes first-time children's book author (eastbayri.com) — A longtime Barrington fourth-grade teacher at Hampden Meadows School has turned her classroom experience into a debut children’s book, “Roly Poly Guacamole.” She describes how her Barrington students helped shape the story, how she self-published and is marketing the book, and her plans for more titles that highlight kindness and Rhode Island connections.
   

• What's the most expensive property sold in Rhode Island? Dec. 19 real estate transactions. (providencejournal.com) — Several Barrington homes changed hands recently, including properties on Highland Avenue, Boxwood Court, Cheshire Drive, and more, with prices ranging from the mid-$400,000s to over $1.7 million. This roundup also highlights the priciest recent real estate deals across Rhode Island, from commercial buildings in Providence to high-end coastal homes, giving you a snapshot of the current market.
   

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Sunday December 21

• Cranston West at Barrington
  220 Lincoln Ave, Barrington
  7:00 pm

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Monday December 29

• Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Sub-Committee
  Barrington, RI Calendar , 283 County Rd , Barrington
  9:30 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Sunday December 21

• Xtreme Hip Hop Step Aerobics
  Gateway Center at Roger Williams Park , 1197 Broad Street , Providence
  10:00 am
• Sweet Bites & Savory Spirits Cooking Celebration Class
  Sarcastic Sweets , 560 Mineral Spring Ave SUITE 2117 , Pawtucket
  1:00 pm
• Winter Solstice Restorative Practice
  Raffa Yoga & Urban Sweat Spa , 19 Sharpe Dr , Cranston
  1:00 pm
• Georgetown Hoyas at Providence College Friars Womens Basketball
  Peterson Recreation Center , Providence
  1:00 pm
• The Nutcracker - Ballet Rhode Island
  Veterans Memorial Auditorium (The VETS) , 1 Ave of the Arts , Providence
  1:00 pm
• Winter Solstice Sound Bath
  Satsang PVD Yoga , 999 Main St Suite 105 , Pawtucket
  2:00 pm
• Evening Sky with Tish Adams
  Imago Foundation For The Arts , 36 Market St , Warren
  4:00 pm
• Jolly Gnome – Porch Leaner
  Paint and Vino , 150 Main St , Pawtucket
  5:00 pm
• Myrtle: Events
  Myrtle , 134 Waterman Ave , East Providence
  6:00 pm
• The Clam - Holiday Story Night
  The Collaborative , 4 Market St , Warren
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• If you lose electrical power during today’s storm, power outages can be reported to Eversource online, via your mobile device, at:
  https://outage.eversource.com If you cannot report the outage via your mobile device’s web browser, you can call Eversource to report the power… (Nextdoor )
• When the high winds blow, have a plan.
  • Drive safely and watch for loose debris or downed power lines. • If you see a downed wire, stay inside and call 9-1-1. • Always assume a downed… (Nextdoor )

• Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. posted a job opening for Crew Member in Barrington. Apply here.
• Kentucky Fried Chicken posted a job opening for Team Member in Warren. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Barrington here.

🗞 Nearby News

East Providence

• Cochlear implants can be a life-changing option for older adults with hearing loss (wpri.com)
• Nearly 15,000 RI Energy customers lose power as storm rolls through (wpri.com)
• Impress Everyone at the Holiday Gathering with These 7 Cookie Recipes (rimonthly.com)

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