Collect Old Clothes, Get Checked, Sign Up at the Y, Help Out Your Elders

Clothing Drive Sept. 14 - Smithfield will host a clothing and household goods collection on Saturday, Sept. 14 from 9 a.m. until 1 pm at the Smithfield Public Works Garage (3 Spragueville Road – behind Dave’s Towing Service).

Un-wearable clothing will be recycled into new fabric while all wearable clothing and useable household items will be donated to Big Sisters of Rhode Island.For more information contact Smithfield Recycling Coordinator, Lori Gagnon or call (401) 233-1034 ext. 105.

Background Checks for Volunteers - The Smithfield Police Department is offering to run BCI checks for all parents volunteering in the schools (Smithfield residents only) free of charge. Please bring your photo ID and visit the Smithfield Police Department, Tuesday through Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. to have your BCI check completed.

Smith-Appleby House Member Meeting - Smith-Appleby House Museum is hosting its Annual Membership Meeting  at the Smith-Appleby House Sept. 12, 2013, at 6:30 pm. 

If you are member, a past member, or thinking about becoming a member, you're invited.

One order is business is the election of officers. The following positions need to be filled:
* Treasurer
* Buildings
* Curator
* History

Anyone interested in these positions can leave a message at the museum (401) 231-7363. 

Help elders out - The Smithfield Senior Center is looking for Volunteers to deliver meals to the homebound in Smithfield. For more information, please contact Ann St. Laurent in the mealsite at 949-4590 ext. 25.

Y Fall Session The Smithfield YMCA's Fall I Session begins this week. Sign-up for swim lessons today to ensure your children do not lose any endurance or stroke refinement that was gained during the summer. The Y offers group lessons, private lessons, build your own group lessons, adult lessons and water enrichment classes. Call 401-949-2480.