🌱Pawtucket Jobs Abound + Cirque du Sole Coming To Providence In July

Get on up, Pawtucket! Let's get you started this Tuesday with everything you need to know going on around town today.

First, today's weather:

A little afternoon rain. High: 57 Low: 49.

Here are the top three stories in Pawtucket today:

1. Are you looking for a job or a change in your career? There are several new job openings in the Pawtucket area. (Pawtucket Patch)
2. Immersing audience members in a mystical world of art and ice Cirque du Sole is touring again bringing ‘Crystal’, its acrobatic performance on ice, to Dunkin’ Donuts Center for five performances, July 7 through July 10. This unique, extraordinary performance blends circus art and the world of ice skating to create a memorable experience like no other. (What'sUpNewp)
3. State leaders celebrated the groundbreaking of new affordable housing units at the former Barbara Jordan II development that has been vacant since 2015. Work is already underway to build 79 new family homes there. Ranging in size from one to four-bedroom units, the new affordable housing rentals will make up the Joseph Caffey Apartments and Townhomes. Construction is slated to be completed in the next 18 to 24 months.(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)
• Let's Make Art Watercolor Tutorial In-Person (6:00 PM)
• Evening Beginner Class - Pawtucket Public Library (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• News Cafe: Third annual outside artist market and flea this Sunday! Come hang in the sunshine and check out local made art, collectibles, and assorted crafts/ treasures! This event is free- outdoors- all age from 2 p.m.-6 p.m! (Facebook)
• Heritage Alliance of Pawtucket: Mineral Spring Cemetery on Saturday, April 30 from 10:30 a.m. to 12 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)

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