🌱Warm Weather On Its Way + R.I. Is Having A Blood Emergency!

Hello, Providence! Writing your daily newsletter is truly a rewarding experience, and your loyalty has made it all the better! I just wanted to say, you might be missing the Providence newsletter for a while -- but don’t worry! It won’t be away for long, we just are focusing on some other Patch communities at the moment. Thanks for your support and patience, and we will be back and better than ever, sooner than you think.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and windy. High: 62 Low: 41.

Here are the top stories in Providence today:

1. Many local employers in and around Providence are still searching for new employees. Whether you're looking for full-time or part-time work, we've got you! See who is hiring in the Providence area. (Providence Patch)
2. Rhode Island is experiencing a Blood Emergency! The Rhode Island Blood Center declared a blood emergency Monday due to school breaks and increased traveling causing "an alarming drop in donations." Reportedly, the state's overall blood supply is down to enough for two to three days. (Providence Patch)
3. By Friday, it's going to be feeling like summer; we hope! Reports are calling for warmer, spring-like temperatures starting Thursday and running into Friday and Saturday, with a possible high of 80 degrees. So, get ready to swap out your sweatshirts for shorts! (Patch)

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Today in Providence:

• Power of the Pearls Centennial Celebration (5:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Rhode Island Athletics: "Another Player of the Week award for Addison Kopack and another Rookie of the Week award for Eric Genther!" (Instagram)
• Rhode Island State Police: "SCAM ALERT: a person claiming to be from the RI Sheriffs Dept is calling to tell people they owe money for missing jury duty. RI Sheriffs will never request money over the phone." (Instagram)
• Providence High School: "Congratulations to our Providence Choir for receiving gold ratings for each ensemble at the Forum Music Festival this past weekend! #GoPioneers" (Instagram)
• Adoption Rhode Island: "During this #NationalFosterCareMonth, our friends at Garden City Center in Cranston is offering an opportunity for families who work with Adoption RI to a Family Movie Night, featuring Encanto, this Saturday, May 14. Space is limited." (Facebook)
• Providence Public Library: "Need an afternoon coffee? Join PPL and New Harvest Coffee Roasters for a coffee tasting THIS SATURDAY at 1 p.m. "Seed to Cup" is a 60-minute virtual event, that will include a Seed to Cup presentation & guided cupping activity." (Facebook)
• Providence Children's Museum: "We love having our ACN students Providence Children's Museum. Missed registering before? Now is your chance for RIDE sponsored ACN summer programs at PCM - for free!" (Facebook)
• Rhode Island Convention Center: "See Michelangelo's artwork in a whole new light in the only exhibit in the New England area. Michelangelo: A Different View opens *this* Thursday, May 12. Tickets are valid from 10 am onward and there is no timed entry. " (Facebook)

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That's it for today! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow morning with your next 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 Providence and I am honored to be a part of Patch.com. You can reach me at; karena.garrity@patch.com.

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Providence Daily? Contact me at karena.garrity@patch.com