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🌱 Patch AM: Qigong Workshop and 11 more events
Coming up: Cultural Survival Bazaar on the Johnston Patch calendar

Cheers Johnston! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Cultural Survival Bazaar at The WaterFire Arts Center
- Qigong Workshop at Light of Hope
- The Very Merry Cookie Fest at Bar 101
... and check out 5 more events on the calendar!
Find out what's happening in Johnstonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Johnstonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: Intervals of clouds and sun, with a high of 46 and low of 41 degrees.
- Friday: Very windy; rain, temps: high: 57, low: 26.
- Saturday: Colder; breezy in the morning, with a high of 38 and low of 32 degrees.
📸 Around Johnston
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Johnston
★ Featured events ★
- Cultural Survival Bazaar
The WaterFire Arts Center, 475 Valley St, Providence
10:00 am
Saturday December 20
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Other local events
- Qigong Workshop
Light of Hope , 245 Phenix Ave , Cranston
10:00 am - The Very Merry Cookie Fest
Bar 101 , 1478 Atwood Ave , Johnston
1:00 pm - Kyle Erickson
Strings Bar & Grill , 183 George Waterman Rd , Johnston
3:00 pm - Library closes at 1 o'clock
Marian J. Mohr Memorial Library , 1 Memorial Avenue , Johnston - Library Closed
Marian J. Mohr Memorial Library , 1 Memorial Avenue , Johnston - Taco Barn – Johnston, RI
Taco Barn , 198 Putnam Pike , Johnston
9:00 pm - Library closes at 1 o'clock
Marian J. Mohr Memorial Library , 1 Memorial Avenue , Johnston
Saturday December 20
Wednesday December 24
Thursday December 25
Saturday December 27
Wednesday December 31
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🗓 Events Nearby
- The Nutcracker - Ballet Rhode Island
Veterans Memorial Auditorium (The VETS) , 1 Ave of the Arts , Providence
10:30 am - Georgian Court @ Bryant
Chace Athletic Center , 1150 Douglas Turnpike , Smithfield
11:00 am - Christmas Party 2025
The Overlook at Meehan , 2 Gov Notte Pkwy Building # 3 , North Providence
6:00 pm - Foodies + New Friends Cranston: Holiday Season
Twin Oaks Restaurant , 100 Sabra St , Cranston
7:00 pm - DANCE WORKSHOP: CHRISTMAS WISH - TAKING IT OFF CHOREO
Krissy's Dance & Fitness Studio , 1531 Smith St , North Providence
7:00 pm
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- PetSmart, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate in Johnston. Apply here.
- Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Team Member in Johnston. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Johnston here.
🗞 Nearby News
North Providence
- Which teams will win boys hoops titles this winter? Here's our picks (providencejournal.com)
- DCYF secures state approval to buy former St. Mary's Home for Children (newsfromthestates.com)
- Rhode Islanders Have New Hotline To Report Beached Sharks (patch.com)
Cranston
- Park Theatre Hosts Dog Man Live on Stage This April (fun107.com)
- An Annual Pawtuxet Village Cookie Swap Runs Forty Years Strong (rimonthly.com)
Providence
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-- The Patch AM Team
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