Community Corner

Finally Friday Five: Work for Play, Help Out Your Elders, Gnome Home

Playground Project this morning - This morning at about 9 a.m., work on The Old County Road Playground Project's Phase II starts at the school, 200 Old County Road, with unloading and pre-assembly. On Saturday at 7 a.m., the build will begin. The project needs volunteers, and you can sign up by contacting Heather Byrnes at hbyrnes@verizon.net or 401-578-6140.

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.

Gnome Home -  If you're lawn gnome, garden angel or other yard decoration has gone missing, the Smithfield Police may have them. Several lawn ornaments were stolen from local homes Aug. 15 and deposited in front of Gallagher Middle School.  Anyone who recognizes their ornament (or ornaments) in the photos can call the Smithfield Police Department at 401-231-2500 to arrange to pick them up. 

Jobs at the Y - The Smithfield Y is currently hiring for Before & After School Counselors and Lifeguards & Swim Instructors! Complete an application at the YMCA Courtesy Desk or call (401) 949-2480.

Find a New Gig: If you're looking for a new job — or another job — start your search on the Patch Jobs page. We've got tons of recent postings at businesses in Smithfield.

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