🌱Jobs Available In Pawtucket Area + House Fire Displaces 2 Families

Happy Tuesday, people of Pawtucket! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in town today.

First, today's weather:

A morning shower in the area. High: 57 Low: 46.

Here are the top three stories today in Pawtucket:

1. Local job opportunities are available, as businesses are hiring to address the demands of the new normal. Are you looking for a job in the Pawtucket area? (Pawtucket Patch)
2. A house fire has left two Pawtucket families displaced. The fire reportedly occurred at about 12:30 p.m. Sunday on Central Avenue. The Rhode Island Red Cross is helping the two adults and one child who luckily were able to escape the flames without any injuries. (WLNE-TV (ABC6))
3. Looking to be entertained in May in the Ocean State? After careful consideration here is a list of the top five best live music shows coming to Providence this month. Which shows will you be going to? (The Providence Journal)

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Today in Pawtucket:

• Take & Make Kits - Pawtucket Public Library (12:00 AM)
• Butterfly Scavenger Hunt - Pawtucket Public Library (12:00 AM)
• Basic Computer Skills Class, Session 1 (4:00 PM)
• Evening Beginner Class - Pawtucket Public Library (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Pawtucket Foundation: Please join us on May 4 at 4:30 pm for the Pawtucket Foundation's Virtual Awards Celebration. (Pawtucket Foundation)
• Heritage Alliance Pawtucket: Join us for the Oak Grove Cemetery Walking Tour on Saturday, May 7, from 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.(Facebook)
• Pawtucket Police Department: "It's that time again, time for the 9 pm routine! Make sure all valuables are removed from your vehicle, make sure your vehicle is locked, and check all exterior doors and windows to make sure they are also locked."(Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday! See you all tomorrow morning for your next update.

— 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 Pawtucket and I am honored to be a part of Patch.com. You can reach me at; karena.garrity@patch.com.

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Pawtucket Daily? Contact me at karena.garrity@patch.com