Thursday Five: Finlay, Fireworks, Dinos, On the Flipside

Finlay on shared services - Operation Clean Government (OCG) will sponsor a public forum, “Shared Municipal Services in Action” Thursday, June 27 from 6:30 - 8 p.m. at the Smithfield Senior Center, 1 Wm. J. Hawkins Jr. Trail. 

Panelists include Dennis Finlay, Smithfield town manager, and Paulette Hamilton, North Smithfield town administrator. 

Fireworks - Smithfield's Annual Town Fireworks will be held Sunday, July 7 at Bryant University, 1150 Douglas Pike.

7 pm: The Bryant University campus opens to the public.

8 – 9:30 pm: The United States Navy Band performs.

9:30 pm :Fireworks Display.

Join the fun and celebrate our Nation’s Birthday and a family-oriented evening! (Do not bring personal fireworks, pets, or alcoholic beverages to this event. Lawn chairs and blankets are encouraged.)

Dinosaurs - On Friday, June 28 check out Dinoman Dinosaurs! for families with children ages 4 to 10 at the Greenville Public Library from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Dinoman will entertain and inform all about dinosaurs using fun, incredible props and life-size dinosaurs. Registration is required. To register, call 949-3630 x2.

On the flipside - There are few childhood experiences more pure than exploring woods and fields. Let's romp through the forest and learn about the animals that make their homes under the logs, rocks and bark. Dress for dirt and avoid applying any insect repellent or sunscreen on the hands as we will be seeking and touching small creatures. Organized by: Audubon Society of RI. Intended Audience: Children. ASRI Age Range: 3+. Member Fee: $5/member child. Non-Member Fee: $6/non-member. sInstructor: Kim Calcagno. Register by going to http://asri.doubleknot.com/openrosters/Calendar.asp. Saturday, June 29, 1  – 2:30 p.m. Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge, 12 Sanderson Road.

Summer Food Drive - Hampton Inn & Suites Providence/Smithfield has officially kicked off their Summer Food Drive. Most needed items for the RI Food Pantry are canned fruits, vegetables, soups and stews, canned or dries beans, whole wheat pasta, breakfast cereals, peanut butter, brown rice and tuna. Donations can be dropped off at the hotel, 945 Douglas Pike, or call 401-232-9200 for a pick up.