🌱 Patch AM: East Providence Man Procured Alcohol For Underage Person: Cops

What's up East Providence! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• East Providence senior charged with providing alcohol to an underage person
• How one East Providence recreation leader shaped 43 summers—and what’s next

Also on today's calendar: DarkStar Collectibles Show .

Today's riddle: After dinner, my parents asked if I could clear the table. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 48 and low of 25 degrees.
• Friday: A little afternoon rain, temps: high: 49, low: 41.
• Saturday: Rain and drizzle, with a high of 46 and low of 39 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• East Providence Man Procured Alcohol For Underage Person: Cops (patch.com) — East Providence residents are learning that a 75-year-old city man was arrested by Rhode Island State Police for allegedly providing alcohol to an underage person. He was processed at the Lincoln Barracks and arraigned in Sixth Division District Court, highlighting ongoing enforcement of underage drinking laws that directly affects the local community.
   

• East Providence recreation director retires after 43 years of fun (eastbayri.com) — East Providence’s longtime recreation director Diane Sullivan has retired after 43 years shaping city parks, camps, and senior programming, including leading a major COVID-19 vaccination effort at the senior center. She reflects on changing neighborhood parks, growing meal programs, and a more diverse community, while successor Rebecca Chace prepares for a new community center planned to open in late 2026.
   

📸 Around East Providence

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🗓 Upcoming Events in East Providence

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Saturday January 10

• DarkStar Collectibles Show
  146 Sutton Ave , East Providence
  9:30 am

Sunday January 18

• The Content of Our Character: Choral Concert in honor of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
  Newman Congregational Church , 100 Newman Ave , East Providence
  3:00 pm

📣 East Providence Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday January 8

• Amy Del Santo NATS Recording Session
  Music Mansion , 88 Meeting St , Providence
  5:00 pm
• Senior Services Advisory Board
  Barrington, RI Calendar , Peck Center 281 County Road (lower level of the library - back , Barrington
  6:00 pm
• Barrels and Bites: A Whisky Tasting Event
  Hope Artiste Village , 1005 Main St #1201 , Pawtucket
  7:00 pm

Friday January 9

• Greenhouse Impressionism (Session Begins)
  Botanical Center , 1000 Elmwood Ave , Providence
  10:00 am
• RIFRAF 2026
  The Guild , 461 Main St , Pawtucket
  5:30 pm
• Tai Chi Paradigm® Introduction - Beginner Level
  RWP Gateway Center , 1197 Broad St. , Providence
  6:30 pm
• Lakeside Sunrise
  Paint and Vino , 150 Main St , Pawtucket
  7:00 pm
• Tantra Speed Date® - Providence! (Pawtucket) Meet Singles Speed Dating
  Satsang PVD Yoga , 999 Main St Suite 105 , Pawtucket
  7:00 pm

Saturday January 10

• Yoga for Every Body with Mimi Budnick
  RWP Gateway Center , 1197 Broad St. , Providence
  9:00 am
• Bachata/Merengue Dance
  Gateway Center at Roger Williams Park , 1197 Broad Street , Providence
  11:00 am

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Be a Lighthouse Friend - Make History —Louise Paiva Read on Patch
• Friends of Library Had a Very Good Year —Louise Paiva Read on Patch

• Merlin, a bird not the magician.
  I've never seen one before, but it was in a spot where I've seen a Red-Tailed Hawk and it was clearly smaller. I gave Merlin the app several photos… (Nextdoor Kettle Point)
• Nature today.
  Swan in the awkward phase. Gadwall. Blue Jay. (Nextdoor Kettle Point)

• Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in East Providence. Apply here.
• CK HUTCHISON HOLDINGS LIMITED posted a job opening for Retail Warehouse & Production Associate in East Providence. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near East Providence here.

🗞 Nearby News

Pawtucket

• AG's office says Pawtucket officer 'legally justified' in shooting that wounded man (providencejournal.com)
• Serious crash on I-95 in Pawtucket blocks lanes during early morning commute (turnto10.com)

Ok East Providence! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I needed a running start, but I made it!
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