Thursday Five: Dare to Prepare, Road Race, Caffeine, Babysitting

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!  

Caffeine for soldiers - The Smithfield Senior Center is now collecting coffee and tea products to send to some of America’s finest men and women serving overseas. This is a small token to let them know we appreciate all they do. We will be collecting through the month of April.

Call 401-949-4590 for more info or directions to the Center.

YMCA babysitting - The Smithfield YMCA's babysitting service is now FREE to all Member and Program Participants:

Monday, Wednesday & Friday 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Tuesday & Thursday 9 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Members can use the babysitting service while working out or taking a class at the Y.