Friday Five: Budget Commission, Youth Summit Today, Americorps, Library

Budget Commission this morning - The Woonsocket Budget Commission meets this morning, 11 a.m., at Harris Hall in City Hall, 169 Main St. Among the items on their agenda, they'll review the city's cash flow, a Council vote on temporary tax bill interest amnesty and modifications of the supplemental tax resolution and homestead exemption rates. In other words, something for everyone.

Americorps at RiverzEdge Apply to be a summer or year-long AmeriCorps VISTA member at Riverzedge. Four positions are open that will build capacity for pilot summer and year-round programs for youth. For more info and to apply, visit http://americorps.gov/.

Youth Summit - The second annual Youth Summit will be held today, April 19 at Woonsocket High School from noon to 8 p.m. The event will include food, workshops and many youth-led activities. Parents areinvited to the evening program that begins at 6 p.m. For more information, contact Roth Nhar at 401-235-6001 or visit www.famresri.org for the Summit registration form. This event is organized by the Woonsocket After School Coalition and the northern Rhode Island Family Care Community Partnership.

Vacation Week at the Library - April School vacation week programs are under way at the Woonsocket Harris Public Library:Friday Book Swap 1:30 p.m.; Saturday Money Smart Kids, 2 p.m. All programs are suitable for ages 5 & up. Some programs are great for younger kids. Call 769-9044 ext 2 or email cgoldstein@woonsocketlibrary.org for more info.

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.