🌱Looking For A New Job In Pawtucket + Navigating Pandemic Anxiety

Good morning, neighbors! Karena Garrity here with the Tuesday issue of the Pawtucket Daily.

First, today's weather:

Cloudy, a shower in the p.m.. High: 54 Low: 40.

Here are the top three stories in Pawtucket today:

1. Are you looking for a new job? Check out the latest job listings in and around Pawtucket. (Pawtucket Patch)
2. The Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is inviting Rhode Islanders to get outside and get healthy! Join an all ages, all physical abilities walk at Lincoln Woods State Park on Wednesday, April 20, from 5:30-7:30 p.m, and be part of the premier event of a new DEM-wide initiative encouraging people to visit RI's natural areas and state parks. (What'sUpNewp)
3. Dr. Jud Brewer, a psychiatrist at Butler Hospital, and the director of Research and Innovation at the Mindfulness Center at Brown University is helping people "lean into uncertainty" and navigate out of the pandemic anxiety. "Anxiety makes people more prone to getting sick because stress affects the immune system," said Brewer reportedly. To combat this problem, Brewer helped to create an app called Unwinding Anxiety. (Turn to 10)

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Today in Pawtucket:

• Take & Make Kits - Pawtucket Public Library (12:00 AM)
• Bunny Scavenger Hunt - Pawtucket Public Library (12:00 AM)
• Spring Break - William E Tolman Senior High School (12:00 AM)
• Playdough Party! - Pawtucket Public Library (11:00 AM)
• ORS - Pawtucket Public Library (2:00 PM)
• Board of Trustees Meeting - Pawtucket Public Library (4:00 PM)
• Evening Beginner Class - Pawtucket Public Library (6:00 PM)
• Gif-o-Graf Animation Workshop for Adults In-Person (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Pawtucket Police Department: "Thank you crossing guards!!! This past weekend, several crossing guards volunteered their time to assist our officers with a Little League parade. While they always work to ensure the safe crossing of students throughout Pawtucket, we appreciate their assistance with the parade." (Facebook)
• Pawtucket Housing Authority: "Community Pet Day Sunday, April 24 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. in Burns Manor Community Room- 95 Park St. Pawtucket • Pet Supplies • Nail Trims • Simple Grooming • Need Advice? Ask a vet or vet tech all free! Bring your pet! Proof of rabies is required." (Facebook)
• Boys & Girls Club of Pawtucket: "Last month, our community of Club supporters came together for our Strategic Planning Retreat. We were honored to have in attendance the Mayor of Pawtucket, Representatives from the City of Central Falls, Superintendent of Pawtucket Schools, our Board of Directors, Trustees, former Youths of the Year, Club staff, and several other community partners." (Facebook)

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That's it for today! See you all tomorrow morning for another 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.