Tuesday: Council on Deerfield Park, Rte. 104 Inspection, Budget, Auction, Hope Plate

Council - The Smithfield Town Council meets tonight, 6 p.m. at the Smithfield Senior Center to discuss Deerfield Park with concerned citizens from Wampum Trail Road.

Part of Rte. 104 North closed Thursday - Rte. 104 North (Farnum Pike), from Rte. 116 (George Washington Highway) to Industrial Dr., right shoulder closed for bridge inspection Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Budget dates: The Town of Smithfield will hold its Public Budget Hearing Tuesday, May 14. The Financial Town Meeting will be held Thursday, June 13. Both meetings at Smithfield High School, 7 p.m.

St. Philip School PTO Auction - Tickets ($40 per person) are still available for the St. Philip School PTO Auction at Twin River May 3. The event features a dinner, a 50/50 raffle and the singing talent of Tony Corbo. Call 401-949-1130 for tickets and more information.

 Ribbon of Hope - Be one of the first to purchase a Ribbon of Hope license plate this Saturday at Brewed Awakenings in Johnston and Wakefield - and get the ball rolling on making the plates a reality for Rhode Islanders. Proceeds from the $41.50 plates go to aid under-insured and uninsured women in getting breast cancer screenings. That's important, especially in RI, where the rate for breast cancer is one in six, as opposed to the national rate, one in eight.

Smith-Appleby May Breakfast - Make reservations now for our 40th Annual May Breakfast, May 5. Jonnycakes, homemade breads & more served in our historic house museum by volunteers in Colonial dress. Call (401) 231-7363 to make reservations.