🌱The City Of Pawtucket Is Hiring + Asian Lantern Spectacular Going On

Good morning, people of Pawtucket! It's me again, Karena Garrity, your host of the Pawtucket Daily.

First, today's weather:

Cooler with a passing shower. High: 52 Low: 36.

Here are the top three stories today in Pawtucket:

1. If you are looking for a job in Pawtucket, the city is hiring. So is the mayor’s office and the police department. Check out the long list of positions currently available. One might just be what you are looking for. (Facebook)
2. Michelangelo spent four years of his life painting the Sistine Chapel, his interpretation of the history of creation. Now you can see it up close and personal at the 'Michelangelo – A Different View' display, coming to the RI Convention Center May 12-June 12. (What'sUpNewp)
3. Roger Williams Zoo is illuminated by 50 displays that feature upwards of 700 handcrafted glowing lanterns as part of the Asian Lantern Spectacular going on now. The special installation will be aglow through July 4. The event also includes unique cultural performances that combine music, dance and costumes every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evening. (Turn to 10)

From my notebook:

• Pawtucket Police Department: "Come join us! The City of Pawtucket, RI - Pawtucket City Hall - Mayor's Office has several job openings, a few of which are within the police department!" (Facebook)
• Pawtucket YMCA: "Join us for #HealthyKidsDay on April 30! This is the Y's largest, single-day event promoting the health and well-being of kids and families. We will have free, entertaining activities for everyone to enjoy." (Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Oakhill: "Tennis anyone? - I'm looking for people to play tennis with. I haven't played in years and would like to start again. I played more for fun back then & probably still would." (Nextdoor)

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— Karena Garrity

About me: I am a URI graduate and I have been a community reporter for the better part of the past 20 years. I love my small Pawtucket and I am honored to be a part of Patch.com. You can reach me at; karena.garrity@patch.com.