Community Corner

Five Things: Back To Basics 30th Anniversary

Your guide for life in East Greenwich today, Oct. 13.


Huge Rummage Sale: This is it, the one you have all been waiting for – First Baptist Church’s annual rummage sale. There will be tables and tables and racks and racks of clothing, carefully sorted by sex/type/size; shoes, handbags and hats galore; lots of jewelry; lots and lots of linens; tools, electronics, and books books books. In addition, there will be kitchenware, glassware and knick knacks; lots of children’s toys; furniture; seasonal items; craft items – even itemized seasonal and craft items. From 8 a.m. to noon. 

Moving Sale: Household moving sale takes place today at 130 River Farm Drive. Items include, household furniture (kitchen set, patio set, bar cart, ping pong table, wall units, and much more.) Artwork, miscellaneous items for kitchen, lawn care, etc. From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Avenger home games: The JV Avenger Football team plays North Kingstown at home at 10 a.m. For the latest information about EGHS sports, check out the Avengers Booster Club website.

Back to Basics 30th Anniversary: Back to Basics Natural Foods has launched a plethora of savings for their 30-year celebration weekend. Starting today, the store holds its "30 Year 30% Off" sales throughout the store. On Saturday, there will be a series of special events. Congratulations Hartman's and Back to Basics!

Family Fun Day on Sunday: East Greenwich Square (home of Dave’s, Gold’s and Panera) is holding a Family Fun Day this Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be fun, food & more, including pumpkin painting, fun photo ops and special discounts from favorite retailers and restaurants. Additionally, Courtesy Cleaners will be collecting new and gently used coats for their Winter Coat drive, and McDonald's will be collecting household items from the Ronald McDonald House Providence wish list. Both Courtesy Cleaners and McDonald's will have collection boxes at their tables.

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