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🌱 Patch AM: How close did Central Falls come to stealing this foul-filled thriller?
Also check out Cultural Survival Bazaar on the Central Falls Patch calendar
Hello Central Falls! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How close did Central Falls come to stealing this foul-filled thriller?
- How a bankrupt solar vendor left Central Falls families in limbo
Also on today's calendar: Cultural Survival Bazaar.
Find out what's happening in Central Fallsfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in Central Fallsfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Saturday: Clouds and sun; much colder, with a high of 39 and low of 30 degrees.
- Sunday: Mostly cloudy and windy, temps: high: 47, low: 21.
- Monday: Sunny, breezy and colder, with a high of 35 and low of 26 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Tiverton holds off Central Falls 56-50 in physical, foul-filled contest - What's Up Newp (whatsupnewp.com) — Central Falls basketball fans saw a bruising home game Thursday as the Warriors fell 56–50 to Tiverton in a whistle-heavy matchup at Central Falls High School. Despite a late comeback push and constant foul trouble for Tiverton, the visitors held on, with Central Falls battling to keep it close until the final seconds. 
• Solar Program Designed to Help Low-Income and Environmental Justice Zone Residents Instead Leaves them Stranded (ecori.org) — Low-income homeowners in Central Falls were eligible for a state-backed solar program that promised savings but is now in limbo after vendor PosiGen filed for bankruptcy. With most of the program’s funding still unspent and contracts uncertain, state officials have paused new applications while they decide whether to find a new vendor or redesign the initiative.
📸 Around Central Falls
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Central Falls
★ Featured events ★
- Cultural Survival Bazaar
The WaterFire Arts Center, 475 Valley St, Providence
10:00 am
Saturday December 20
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Other local events
- PERREO CHRISTMAS PARTY | EIX LIVE | PALMERA CLUB
La Palmera Club , 43 Bucklin St #2nd , Providence
9:00 pm
Saturday December 20
📣 Central Falls Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Storytime with Chris
Roger Williams Park Botanical Center
8:00 am - Yoga for Everybody
Gateway Center at Roger Williams Park , 1197 Broad Street , Providence
9:00 am - Hope International Market
Hope Artiste Village , 1005 Main St #1201 , Pawtucket
10:00 am - Jordan's Jungle Holiday Market
Jordan's Jungle , 545 Pawtucket Ave , Pawtucket
10:00 am - RHR Pet Photos with Santa - PSP North Providence
Pet Supplies Plus North Providence , 1663 Mineral Spring Ave , Providence
10:00 am - Bachata/Merengue Dance
Gateway Center at Roger Williams Park , 1197 Broad Street , Providence
11:00 am - Cirque Dreams Holidaze
Providence Performing Arts Center , 220 Weybosset St , Providence
11:00 am - Candle-Making with Santa’s Helpers at QUERÍDA
QUERÍDA® Healing Sanctuary Candle-Making & Self-Care Studio , 1375 Mineral Spring Ave , North Providence
12:00 pm - Tree Of Life- Charcuterie Resin Tray!
Paint and Vino , 150 Main St , Pawtucket
1:00 pm - Grinchy Gnome
Paint and Vino , 150 Main St , Pawtucket
2:00 pm - Ugly Sweater Party — Pub On One
The Pub on 1 , 1 Overlook Cir , North Providence
6:00 pm
Saturday December 20
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Rhode Island Staffing posted a job opening for Security Officer Industrial Patrol in Pawtucket. Apply here.
- Buffalo Lodging Associates, LLC posted a job opening for Houseperson Part Time - Courtyard by Marriott Lincoln in Lincoln. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Central Falls here.
🗞 Nearby News
Pawtucket
- Rhode Island football game dates at Centreville Bank announced (providencejournal.com)
- Caught on Camera: How Some RI Cities Turn Commuters into Revenue (upriseri.com)
North Providence
- Wanted Warwick Woman Captured By Cranston Cops, Police Say (patch.com)
- Notre Dame DT Jason Onye applies for sixth year of eligibility (on3.com)
Providence
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-- The Patch AM Team
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