Council Meets at Start of Short Thanksgiving Week

Council Meets Tuesday - The EP City Council meets Tuesday night in Council Chambers, 145 Taunton Ave. at 7 p.m. On their agenda - a public hearing on amendments to the zoning map and comprehensive plan, followed a vote.

Turkey Day trash delay - Due to the Thanksgiving holiday Thursday, Nov. 28, rubbish and yard waste normally collected that day will be collected Friday instead. Regular Friday collection will occur Saturday. Regular Thursday and Friday collection will resume Dec. 5 and 6.

Giving back - Looking for ways to give back to your community and those in need, or want to let others know about ways to give back? Post your fundraising, donations and other opportunities on our open blog: Giving Back in East Providence. 

Coat Drive - With days growing steadily colder, East Providence Seekonk Rotary is partnering with BridgePointe Christian Church to host the 2nd Annual East Providence Coat Drive to provide free coats, hats, gloves, and blankets for people in the community. The Rotary is a service organization comprised of professional leaders who serve the communities of Seekonk and East Providence and BridgePointe is a non-denominational church in East Providence that is committed to bringing hope to its community.

The East Providence Coat Drive will be on Friday, Nov. 29 from 9-12 p.m. at the BridgePointe Center at 850 Waterman Ave in East Providence. It is open to all East Providence residents. There is a bus stop nearby for those who use public transportation.

Coats, hats, gloves, and blankets are being collected at local businesses, including the Seekonk YMCA, East Providence Libraries (Weaver and Riverside), and East Bay Self Storage. While all donations are greatly appreciated, we especially need coats, gloves, and hats for children. 

ChoruS Dec. 7, 8 - The ChoruS of East Providence will perform at Saint Brendan Church under the direction of Beth Armstrong and accompanist Victoria Lambrozo in early December. The music of this season reflects a Mediterranean feeling, performing traditional selections as well as pieces that represent Spain, Portugal, France, & Italy!

Performances are scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 7 at 8 pm and Sunday Dec. 8 at 2 pm. Tickets for the Christmas Concerts are $15 - Seniors $12, and Children under 12 are free.

The ChoruS of East Providence is a proud supporter of the Saint Brendan Food Pantry! So please help support the Food Pantry at Saint Brendan by bringing a non-perishable food item to our concert.

Food Drive underway - Oxford Tavern is running a food drive through November to benefit East Bay Community Action's food pantry program. People interested in making a donation can drop food off at the tavern, 446 Waterman Ave., Tuesday through Saturday from 4:30 to 11 p.m.