🌱Providence Photography Show + Scholarships For Class Of 2022

Happy Thursday, Providence! Here are the most important things happening around Providence today.

First, today's weather:

Much colder with some sun. High: 38 Low: 25.

Here are the top four stories today in Providence:

1. Neil Steinberg, president/CEO of The RI Foundation, discussed the Carter Roger Williams Initiative scholarships. Members of the high school class of 2022 have until Feb. 28 to apply for scholarships of up to $20,000 a year through this generous initiative, which is now in its sixth year and was created to honor the principles of Rhode Island's founding father.(WPRI.com)
2. Stitches in Time, a special exhibition photography show on view through March 11, at the Rhode Island Center for Photographic Arts (RICPA) in Providence, celebrates contemporary women artists with an engaging collection of work by five women who are using photography to share their stories. (GoLocalProv)
3. After "scrapping" a controversial multi-hub transit plan in Providence, the focus for RIPTA and RIDOT has been shifted and is now on a Dorrance Street centralized bus hub. (WPRI.com)
4. Allysen Callery and Avi Jacob are dual headlining at the Stone Soup Coffehouse Saturday, February 26. This will be the first show in several months for the state’s longest-running coffeehouse. Don't miss it! (What'sUpNewp)

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Today in Providence:

• CHW Provider Enrollment & Billing Training (8:00 AM)
• WEBINAR: CHWs and Peers’ Role in Diabetes Management (9:00 AM)
• Cradle to Crayons: Group One - (Baby - Age 3) (10:00 AM)
• Adventures in STEM during February School Vacation (10:00 AM)
• Story Time with Ms. Toni - Providence Community Library (10:30 AM)
• Fairy & Gnome Nature Hikes & Builds - Providence City Hall (10:30 AM)
• Cradle to Crayons: Group Two - (Baby - Age 3) (11:00 AM)
• Make-It and Take-It Crafternoons! (School Vacation Special Programs) (2:00 PM)
• PVD Young Makers: Open Studio - Providence Community Library (3:00 PM)
• Kids Science Lab! (Grades K+) - Providence Community Library (4:00 PM)
• Learn ITALIAN: intermediate 1 - Providence Community Library (4:00 PM)
• Women in Business: a Panel Leading & Supporting Black-Owned Businesses (6:00 PM)
• Queer Umbrella - Providence Community Library (6:30 PM)
• Chess Club - Providence Community Library (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Providence High School: "Last week, Dr. Nicdao's AP Computer Science class participated in a gallery walk of presentations that celebrated Black pioneers in the computer science field." (Instagram)
• Rhode Island State Police: "Have you signed up to run – or walk – the Rhode Island State Police 5K Pursuit yet? Mark your calendar for April 24th and register today." (Instagram)
• RISD Museum: "The RISD Museum is excited to announce that Susanna Kim Koetter has been awarded the 2022 Museum Research Residency for Artists, funded by the Helen Frankenthaler Foundation This past fall the RISD Museum invited local artists and desi..." (Facebook)
• Rhode Island Historical Society: "We love when our museums and staff get highlighted! Be sure to check out the "Righting a Wrong: Japanese Americans in WWII" exhibit at the Museum of Work and Culture!" (Facebook)
• Adoption Rhode Island: "An early reminder that our next Kinship Caregivers group is coming up next Monday, March 7 at 7 pm." (Facebook)
• AARP Rhode Island: "Need help navigating veterans and military health benefits? Join benefits experts for a live chat and Q&A on the free Veterans and Military Families Health Benefits Navigator. Register and tune in on Thursday, Feb. 24 at 1 p.m. " (Facebook)

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— Karena Garrity

About me: I am a native of Connecticut, who currently resides in the Tri-Town community of Chester, Deep River and Essex. I have been a community reporter for the better part of the past 20 years. I love my small town community and I am honored to be a part of Patch.com. You can reach me at; karena.garrity@patch.com.