🌱 Cirque du Sole's ‘Crystal’ In Providence + Jobs Abound In The City

Morning, people of Providence! It's me again, Karena Garrity, your host of the Providence Daily.

First, today's weather:

A passing afternoon shower. High: 59 Low: 45.

Here are the top five stories in Providence today:

1. Are you looking for a new job or a change in your career? There are several new job listings in and around Providence. (Providence Patch)
2. 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)
3. Well-known public relations professional, Alisha Pina, has left her job as the spokesperson for Nirva LaFortune’s Providence mayoral campaign. However, she reportedly said in a statement; " I am #TeamNirva regardless of whether I am a member of the campaign staff or not.” (GoLocalProv)
4. Providence school officials said the "normal" return from April break reflects a decrease in COVID-19 cases across the district, which is why there was no staggered return from the school break, like there has been in the past. All Providence students and staff returned to school Monday. (WPRI.com)
5. 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)

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Today in Providence:

• Rochambeau Walking Club - Community Libraries of Providence (9:00 AM)
• Fairy Garden Days - Roger Williams Park Conservancy (10:00 AM)
• Lifelong Learners: Art and Passion In The Museum, The Gifts of Guido Nincheri (10:00 AM)
• Fairy Garden Days - Providence City Hall (10:00 AM)
• Family Story Time & Craft - Community Libraries of Providence (11:30 AM)
• STEM Activity - Community Libraries of Providence (3:00 PM)
• College Unbound: How To Talk About Race (4:00 PM)
• Kid's Theater: A PLAY IN A DAY - Community Libraries of Providence (4:00 PM)
• Anxiety Support Group - Community Libraries of Providence (5:30 PM)
• WALKING CLUB - Community Libraries of Providence (6:00 PM)
• Why Poetry: a Six-Week Poetry Writing Class (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management: "Become #SepticSmart by attending URI Cooperative Extension’s Onsite Wastewater Resource Center Spring Open House! Held on Saturday, April 30 from 10-12 p.m. at the New England Onsite Wastewater Training Center (OWTC) at URI’s Peckham Farm, this FREE event will teach you how septic systems work and how to keep them functioning properly and protect your investment!"(Facebook)
  
• Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra: "Meet the Soloist: Colin Ainsworth, tenor. Leonard Slatkin returns to conduct TACO Classical Series Concert- Beethoven 9 with Providence Singers: May 7 at 8 pm and Amica Rush Hour Concert - Beethoven 9, May 6 at 6:30 pm. Tickets available." (Facebook)
• Rhode Island Hospital: "These days, most people use a computer, smartphone or tablet on a regular basis. When you spend a long time doing anything that requires visual concentration such as driving, reading, or working on a computer, you may experience eye strain." (Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Providence Artists' Colony: "Hello. - I am looking for a 2-3 bedroom pet friendly apartment available for rent June 1 or earlier in the Federal Hill/West End area. Please let me know if you have anything! Thank you." (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 Providence and I am honored to be a part of Patch.com. You can reach me at; karena.garrity@patch.com.