Community Corner

Get Out: March 1-3, 2013

A comprehensive list of options to kick start your weekend planning.

 

It's Friday, and you've got no idea what you'll do for the weekend.

Patch is coming to the rescue. We've got the best bets for every age to make your weekend just what you've been waiting for. Check our picks for the activities that are going on in town.

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Where/When: Greene Public Library; Fridays, 10-10:30 a.m.

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Why Go: The Greene Public Library hosts a Friday morning program each week beginning for 1 to 3-year-olds accompanied by a parent or caregiver. The activity features songs, movement and a story. Please call the library at 397-3873 to register.

Pricing: Free

2.) Greene Library LEGO Club

Where/When: Greene Public Library (179 Hopkins Hollow Rd., Greene); Saturday 10-11 a.m.

Why Go: Children in grades 1-5 are invited to bring their imagination to the Library's LEGO Club! No registration necessary.

Pricing: Free 

3.) Classical Guitar Concert

Where/When: Hope Library (374 North Rd., Hope), Saturday, 2 p.m.

Why Go: Hope Library will hold a Classical Guitar Concert on Saturday featuring the duo of Jared Maynard and Raffi Donoian, both whom have performance degrees from URI. Refreshments will be served.

Pricing: Free

4.) Museums on Us

Where/When: Providence Children’s MuseumThe RISD Museum and the Newport Art Museum; Saturday and Sunday - All Day (Click museum names for business hours)

Why Go: If you are a Bank of America or Merrill Lynch credit or debit card customer you can enjoy free admission to three of Rhode Island's museums today as part of the Museums on Us® program. Click here for more information.

Pricing: Free

5.) 4th Annual Lori Johnson Music Festival

Where/When: Mishnock Barn (200 Mishnock Rd., West Greenwich), Sunday, 3-7 p.m.

Why Go: Stop by the 4th Annual Lori Johnson Music Festival to benefit the American Cancer Society this Sunday! Music will be provided by the Jesse Liam Band with country line dancing between each set. Come to enjoy lots of family fun including face painting, food and numerous items available for purchase. This event honors the memory of Coventry resident Lori Johnson. All proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society through Relay for Life.

Pricing: $10/adult, $5/ child

6.) Line Dancing

Where/When: Coventry-West Greenwich Elks Lodge (42 Nooseneck Hill Rd., West Greenwich); Sunday, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Why Go: Want to try something a little different this weekend? Then try your hand (or feet) at line dancing. All ages and abilities are welcome. For more info call Jerry (397-3700) or Lori (206-3618). The first class for new participants is FREE with the attached ad.

Pricing: $6 per person to benefit Elks and Emblems charities.

To find more things to do this weekend, check out our event listings.

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