Friday Five: Almost, ME, Bernon Talent, RiverzEdge, Garden

Almost, ME The Beacon Charter High School For The Arts is proud to present almost, maine May 22, 23, and 24 at 7 p.m. at Beacon Theatre WorkshopBeacon Charter High School for the Arts, 320 Main St., RITickets - $10 general, $5 student and seniorscall for reservations (401) 671-6261 X 150or email jleclair@beaconart.org

Join this award winning troupe of high school players as they share John Cariani's almost, maine, a new romantic comedy set in a little town at the farthest point of Maine.  In almost, maine a series of eight vignettes tell stories both heartwarming and funny that will be sure to take the cold out of anyone's heart. The students of Beacon Charter High School for the Arts, under the direction of Dawn Souza, have worked for weeks perfecting the nuances of these delightful scenes. You'll laugh and join the collective, "Awww" during this night of comedy and love. 

Bernon's Got Talent - Show up at Bernon Heights Elementary tonight at 6 p.m., where the school is hosting its first talent show, Bernon's Got Talent. The kids have worked really hard and are excited to showcase what their talents - come check it out.

RiverzEdge Fundraising - RiverzEdge Arts Project is fund-raising for the the summer, partly to run new programs, and in part, because need in the community continues to rise along with demand for their programs. "We strive ever more diligently each season to meet these expanding needs. Seventy-seven percent of the youth we serve are considered low income or very low income by the benefits they receive. Safe spaces, meaningful work, training on professional-grade tools and computers and wrap around support for school success to on-time graduation are only the beginning of what we provide. You can donate to the program through their website. 

Water flushing through June - Woonsocket's Water Division will flush city water pipes between April 22 to June 28 in the south-west part of the city, starting at Manville Rd. Unidirectional Flushing Program (UDF) is a method of cleaning the water mainlines through a network of flushing sequences with the water being discharged from a fire hydrant. In some cases, homes may experience a temporary drop in water pressure and/or discolored water. If your water is discolored, run cold water until it turns clear. (If you run hot water, the mineral deposits can settle into your water heater.)

Community garden -The GrowUp Community Garden has several plots still available for rent for community members who wish to grow food or herbs. The garden, which is beginning its fifth season, is located adjacent to the Woonsocket Harris Public Library on land donated by the Pawtucket YMCA . The cost for renting a 4’x10’ raised bed is $20 for the season. As a condition of the rental contract it is requested that 10% of the plot’s yield be donated to one of the participating local food pantries. For more information, please contact Wendy Pires at 401-235-6096 or wpires@famresri.org. Information about the garden is also available by visiting  the Family Resources Community Action website at www.famresri.org.