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🌱Beer Lovers Support Anawan + Lloyd Avenue Victorian Listed

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Morning, neighbors! Karena Garrity here with a fresh edition of the Providence Daily.


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Windy. High: 62 Low: 24.

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Here are the top five stories in Providence today:

  1. There are several different properties newly on the market in the city of Providence. If this is where you want to live, take a look at this impressive list. (Providence Patch)
  2. How does Rhode Island rank in the quality of life for older Americans? Better than most states. One reason is its low crime rate. (24/7 Wall St. - Providence)
  3. Beer lovers support one another! Over 300 sympathetic beer lovers poured into Narragansett Beer in Providence Monday night to support Anawan Brewing Company, which burned down in early February. One hundred percent of net proceeds from the evening's event were donated to Anawan, to help get it back on its feet. (WJAR)
  4. Disrupting a community reading at a Providence library Monday night, Neo-Nazis, carrying a swastika flag, were reportedly hitting the windows with their hands. The police were called to the scene. (WPRI.com)
  5. Built in 1899, a stunningly stylish Victorian home hit the market on Lloyd Avenue for $889,000. Is this the home you've been dreaming of? (GoLocalProv).

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Today in Providence:

  • Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention (9:00 AM)
  • Ready for Kindergarten (Ages 3-5) - Providence Community Library (10:00 AM)
  • Fairy & Gnome Nature Hikes & Builds - Providence City Hall (10:30 AM)
  • Play a Game Family Day! - Providence Community Library (1:00 PM)
  • Planetarium Show - Providence City Hall (2:00 PM)
  • Game On! Wednesdays - Providence Community Library (3:30 PM)
  • PVD Young Makers - Providence Community Library (3:30 PM)
  • GED/COMPUTER - Providence Community Library (5:30 PM)
  • Learn ITALIAN: intermediate - Providence Community Library (5:30 PM)
  • Learn SPANISH in 2022: Advanced - Providence Community Library (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

  • Rhode Island School of Design: "In Pièce de Résistance, students worked collaboratively to create pieces focusing on the act of protest." (Instagram)
  • Providence Animal Rescue League: "Miku is a 6-year-old female lovebug who is ready to find a forever home!"(Facebook)
  • Providence Flea: "After an absolutely packed Sunday market, the Providence Flea will be back this weekend, Feb 27th, from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.(Facebook)
  • Providence Children's Museum: "Still time to visit PCM for February Vacation! Get your tickets today!" (Facebook)

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Karena Garrity

About me: I am a graduate of URI and 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.

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