🌱 Patch AM: Qigong Workshop and 10 more events

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Coming up on the calendar:

• Qigong Workshop at Light of Hope

Today's riddle: What did the hammer say after getting an A on a test? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: A little morning rain; cloudy, with a high of 42 and low of 29 degrees.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 46, low: 29.
• Friday: Cloudy with afternoon rain, with a high of 49 and low of 40 degrees.

📸 Around Johnston

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Johnston

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday January 17

• Not Your Grandmas Comedy Bingo Show in Johnston RI - Saturday Jan 17 2026
  Maria Ss Della Difesa Society, 15 Lafayette St, Johnston
  5:30 pm

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Other local events

Saturday January 17

• Qigong Workshop
  Light of Hope , 245 Phenix Ave , Cranston
  10:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday January 7

• Wee-One Wednesdays at RWP Botanical Center! 
  Botanical Center , 1000 Elmwood Ave , Providence
  9:00 am
• Wee-One Wednesdays
  Roger Williams Park Botanical Center
  9:00 am
• Speed Dating Ages 30s-40s in Pawtucket, RI at The Guild
  The Guild , 461 Main St , Pawtucket
  6:00 pm
• Eggy (All Ages)
  The Met , 1005 Main St #122 , Pawtucket
  6:30 pm
• Conservation Commission
  Lincoln, RI Calendar , 100 Old River Road , Lincoln
  7:00 pm
• Lunar Drip With LED Lights
  Paint and Vino , 150 Main St , Pawtucket
  7:00 pm
• Town Council Meeting
  Cumberland, RI Calendar , 45 Broad Street Town Council Chambers, Second Floor , Cumberland
  7:30 pm

Thursday January 8

• Planning Board - Technical Review Committee
  Lincoln, RI Calendar , 100 Old River Road , Lincoln
  1:30 pm
• Amy Del Santo NATS Recording Session
  Music Mansion , 88 Meeting St , Providence
  5:00 pm
• Municipal Court
  Lincoln, RI Calendar Lincoln, RI 02865
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Burlington Coat Factory posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Sales Associate - Part Time in Johnston. Apply here.
• Home Depot posted a job opening for Kitchen Designer in Johnston. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Johnston here.

🗞 Nearby News

North Providence

• What to expect from the R.I. General Assembly in 2026 (bostonglobe.com)
• What happened in high school hoops Tuesday? Here's your scores and recaps (providencejournal.com)
• Your guide to the 2026 legislative session (providencejournal.com)

Cranston

• We Make RI to host first Maker Fair of 2026 in Cranston (pbn.com)

Providence

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-- The Patch AM Team

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