🌱 Patch AM: Qigong Workshop and 11 more events

Good morning Johnston! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

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!

Today's riddle: What did one astronaut stranded on the moon say to another? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Very windy; rain, with a high of 58 and low of 27 degrees.
• Saturday: Cooler; breezy in the morning, temps: high: 40, low: 32.
• Sunday: Windy, with a high of 49 and low of 21 degrees.

📸 Around Johnston

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Johnston

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday December 20

• Cultural Survival Bazaar
  The WaterFire Arts Center, 475 Valley St, Providence
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Saturday December 20

• 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

Wednesday December 24

• Library closes at 1 o'clock
  Marian J. Mohr Memorial Library , 1 Memorial Avenue , Johnston

Thursday December 25

• Library Closed
  Marian J. Mohr Memorial Library , 1 Memorial Avenue , Johnston

Saturday December 27

• Taco Barn – Johnston, RI
  Taco Barn , 198 Putnam Pike , Johnston
  9:00 pm

Wednesday December 31

• Library closes at 1 o'clock
  Marian J. Mohr Memorial Library , 1 Memorial Avenue , Johnston

📣 Johnston Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday December 19

• 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
• BalletRI Presents The Nutcracker
  Providence Performing Arts Center , 220 Weybosset St , Providence
  7:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Misty in her furever home with her new sibling.
  I'm told they get along great and misty's out and about roaming the whole entire house , living the good life...... GOD SENT THE PURFECTTTTT FAMILY… (Nextdoor Plainfiled Pike)
• Good morning, neighbor!
  I hope you’re doing great. Another day, another chance to make something happen. Here’s a quote to brighten your day: “Nothing in life is to be… (Nextdoor Greenville Ave)

• Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Team Member in Johnston. Apply here.
• 7-Eleven, Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Store Leader (Assistant Manager) in Johnston. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Johnston here.

🗞 Nearby News

North Providence

• Meet the Johnston high school athlete heading to the NFL Pro Bowl (providencejournal.com)
• DCYF secures state approval to buy former St. Mary's Home for Children (newsfromthestates.com)

Cranston

• 2 students slain at Brown identified (cranstononline.com)
• New Haven pizzeria planning to open nearly 250 more stores across US (wtnh.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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