Finally Friday Five: WJMF Charity Lock-in, Nutshell Walk, Dare to Prepare, Road Race

WJMF Charity Lock-in - WJMF will be raising money for Colleges Against Cancer throughout the next 36 hours as four of our most talented DJ's are locked in the station today. This year the program will be hosted by Brianne Brinkmann, Justin Florio, Mike Tagliaferro, and Michelle Villa! 

There are multiple ways to help: Feel free to come by the station, say hello, go on-air, make a donation in person or you can call in to make a donation at 401-232-6150. New this year is you can donate online. Tune in to the station at  at WJMFRadio.com or at 88.7 HD-2.

In a Nutshell Walk - Follow the full and rich life of an oak tree from acorn to decomposition in the illustrated story "In a Nutshell" by Joseph Anthony. After the book has been read well take a short, hands-on walk on the refuge looking at trees in all stages of life at Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge, 12 Sanderson Road. The event takes place Tuesday, April 16, 11 a.m. – noon. Registration is required for all programs unless noted. Email programs@asri.org or call 401-949-5454 x 0. Course Number: 114333-561. 

Age Range: 3+. Member Fee: $5/member child. Non-Member Fee: $6/non-member child.

Dare to prepare -The Smithfield Police Department and AAA are teaming up for the teen driving program, Dare to Prepare, which focuses on concepts and messages that teens and parents would not receive during a standard driver’s education course.  This nationally recognized program, which functions as a supplement to driver’s education, is designed to facilitate early discussion between teens and their parents before teens receive their learner’s permit.  The program, which is offered free of charge, will be held on Wednesday, April 10, 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at the Smithfield Senior Center. The program is on a first-come, first-served basis.  To register please call Diana Dias at 401-868-2000 Ext. 2126 or go to http://www.southernnewengland.aaa.com/sne/public_affairs/dare-to-prepare.php

Charter Review - The Town ofSmithfield is seeking registered voter residents to review the operation of the Charter and propose amendments. Interested residents should submit a letter of intent and resume to Dennis Finlay, Town Manager, Smithfield Town Hall, 64 Farnum Pike, Smithfield, RI 02917. 

Road Race Volunteers - The Smithfield YMCA is in need of volunteers for our 1st Annual 5K Road Race and Kids Fun Run on Saturday, April 27. Volunteers are needed from approximatley 7:30 to 11 a.m. Volunteers will be directing runners with flags, handing out water and making sure runners remain safe! Please contact Shauna Lewis at 401-949-2480, ext 12 if you are interested or email at shauna@ymca1.org The more volunteers we have the better the race will be!