Finally Friday Five: Free Trees, Frankly Entertaining, Craft Fair, Clean Sweep

Red Maples For Recyclables -  On Saturday April 20, the first 200 Woonsocket residents that bring recyclables to the Woonsocket Recycle Facility located at 943 River St bewteen 7 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. will receive a FREE Red Maple Tree seedling. Recyclables include: TVs, all electronic waste, all appliances, propane tanks, rigid plastic, books, large cardboard, all metals, gas grills, etc.

Two Frank -  Woonsocket's third annual Autism Benefit is called “Two Be Frank – A night of Comedy” and features hypnotist Frank Santos, Jr. and comedian Frank O’Donnell. The show is on Friday, April 5 at the Woonsocket High School and starts at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 each and can be purchased at the door. All benefits fund scholarships for Woonsocket Residents to attend summer camp and after-school programs at the Autism Project

For more information contact whsautism@gmail.com or call 401-309-5029.

Le Moulin's Craft & Vendor Fair - Every Saturday Le Moulin hosts a craft and vendor fair with booths selling many hand-made items as well as some non hand made items.  The location is inside the Le Moulin building at 68 S Main st Woonsocket RI ( This is the brick building between city side and the museum of work and culture). 

Come check out the many items as you walk down our indoor street filled with friendly people and a great atmosphere.  This is certainly a hidden gem that everyone should come check out.  If you are interested  in setting up a booth the spots are $25 for the day.  Please come down Tuesday - Friday and talk to one of the shop owners to reserve a spot today or email bluedragonfly360@gmail.com to find out more information.

Scouts' 'Clean Sweep' - Scouts from Troop 2, Woonsocket, are making a clean sweep. They'll come to your home and sweep sidewalks and/or do a light outside spring clean up for you. Donations are appreciated. Proceeds will be used for scouts to go on monthly camping trips.

Troop 2 Scouts are available Saturday, April 6, Sunday, April 7 and Tuesday, April 16. Call Pat at 765-2737 for an appointment, leave a message and someone will get back to you. 

Pothier Spring Book Sale - The Spring Buy 1 Get 1 Free Book Sale begins the Wednesday, April 3. The sale will be open from 2:45-5 p.m. on Wednesday, April, for Parents to shop, and again during our Rockin' Around The Books Party on April 8. 

We are still looking for parent volunteers to pick up shifrts for the book fair. If you can volunteer for an hour or more, please do so. Contact Jessica at the school office, 401-767-4765. Volunteers are needed for all shifts:

FRIDAY, APRIL 5th: 9:00-11:30, 11:00-2:30

MONDAY, APRIL 8th: 9:00-11:30, 11:00-2:30, 2:00-5:00, 6:00-8:00

TUESDAY, APRIL 9th, 9:00-11:30, 11:00-2:00