Happy Fourth! - As Americans celebrate the nation's independence, the iconic symbol of hope, freedom and opportunity, The Statue of Liberty, reopens today after years of repair of damage suffered from Hurricane Sandy. Check out the National Parks Service website for details on arranging your own visit to the made-over Lady Liberty.
For more immediate celebratory plans, check out our map of local fireworks displays this weekend. (Smithfield's is Sunday).
Protect your pets - More pets go missing on July 4 than any other day of the year, according to Petfinder.com Check out their tips to keep your pet safe. Also, the ASPCA has listed a number of general Fourth of July pet safety tips. Some of their advice included keeping your pet on their normal diet, and keeping them away from adult beverages, which can make them intoxicated, weak and possibly put them in a coma.
Give blood - From the Northern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce: For hundreds of people hospitalized in our community, blood donors represent hope. With July 4 falling on a Thursday this year, blood collections are challenged. "We’re urging people to consider making a blood donation just before or after July 4 to assure that there is a safe and adequate blood supply on hand for those who rely upon it. Visit www.ribc.org to find a blood drive or donor center near you.
Georgiaville Pond Paddle - Join us for an evening paddle on scenic and peaceful Georgiaville Pond Friday, July 19, 6 p.m. The group will put in at the historic Smith-Appleby House and make a 2 mile circuit around the pond. The paddle will pass pine tree covered islands and the town beach, where we'll take a short break and paddlers will have the option of jumping in for a swim. Price: $20/person if you are using one of our boats, $5/person if you are bringing your own boat.
For more immediate celebratory plans, check out our map of local fireworks displays this weekend. (Smithfield's is Sunday).
Protect your pets - More pets go missing on July 4 than any other day of the year, according to Petfinder.com Check out their tips to keep your pet safe. Also, the ASPCA has listed a number of general Fourth of July pet safety tips. Some of their advice included keeping your pet on their normal diet, and keeping them away from adult beverages, which can make them intoxicated, weak and possibly put them in a coma.
Give blood - From the Northern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce: For hundreds of people hospitalized in our community, blood donors represent hope. With July 4 falling on a Thursday this year, blood collections are challenged. "We’re urging people to consider making a blood donation just before or after July 4 to assure that there is a safe and adequate blood supply on hand for those who rely upon it. Visit www.ribc.org to find a blood drive or donor center near you.
Georgiaville Pond Paddle - Join us for an evening paddle on scenic and peaceful Georgiaville Pond Friday, July 19, 6 p.m. The group will put in at the historic Smith-Appleby House and make a 2 mile circuit around the pond. The paddle will pass pine tree covered islands and the town beach, where we'll take a short break and paddlers will have the option of jumping in for a swim. Price: $20/person if you are using one of our boats, $5/person if you are bringing your own boat.
Call or email Erik at the Watershed Council at etalley@wrwc.org or (401) 481-1376 to sign up. Advance sign-up is required so that we can determine how many boats we need and keep the trip from getting too large.
Blackstone Culinaria - The Blackstone Culinaria Secret Ingredient tour visits Smithfield July 24 at 6 p.m. at A & W Root Beer 460 Putnam Pike:
Demo: Learn how A & W Root beer is made.
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Meal: A & W Root beer, a hamburger or hot dog, French fries or onion rings and a ½ gallon of freshly made A & W Root Beer to take home. Tickets are $20.46 online.
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