New Monument + Tie Dye Thursday + Troop 2 Sells Pizza, Pretzels

Good morning, Woonsocket! Let's get you started this Sunday with everything you need to know going on today in Woonsocket.

Post 85 invites you to the dedication of a new monument on October 17. Also, the library wants you to get in on the tie-dye craze. Finally, support Troop 2 at the Autumnfest, and buy some pizza!

First, today's weather:

A stray afternoon shower. High: 66 Low: 57.

Here are the top stories today in Woonsocket:

1. American Legion Fairmount Post 85 plans an October 17 dedication of “a new monument that pays tribute to Woonsocket’s industrial history while honoring World War II veterans around the state.” The event will draw elected officials and commemorate the anniversary of World War II ending. This labor of love has been in the works for three years. (The Valley Breeze)
2. Visit the Library for Tie Dye Thursday! Scheduled for October 14, 21, and 28, this program is excellent for kids in third grade and up with an adult present. The fun runs from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (OnWorldWide)
3. Troop 2 Woonsocket Boy Scouts is at the Autumnfest. And, its selling pizza and hot pretzels. Stop by and buy a few! (Troop 2 Woonsocket)
4. BankNewport recently supported the Woonsocket Family Shelter. Its employees collected “more than 4,700 socks and toiletries.” These will benefit several organizations, including the Woonsocket Family Shelter. As the Community Care Alliance is preparing to help homeless individuals prepare for winter, they are sure welcomed! (The Valley Breeze)
5. The friendly folks from Riverzedge Arts recently interviewed “award-winning and Woonsocket Born Artist, Michelle Holzapfel.” She is an American woodturner and participates in the American Craft movement. You will hear next month what she had to say! (Riverzedge Arts)
   

Today in Woonsocket:

• George Nasuti Novans Pride 5K, 2168 Diamond Hill Road. (8 a.m. to 10 a.m.)
• Grace Christian Fellowship celebrates Sunday Morning Service, 298 Blackstone Street. (10 a.m.)
• The Fellowship of the King, an Elvis Presley Tribute will be on the Main Stage at the Autmnfest! (2:30 p.m. and 4 p.m.)
• Meat Raffle at American Legion Post 85, 870 River Street. (4 p.m.)
• Whiskey Knights perform at Elks Lodge #850, 380 Social Street. (7 p.m. to 11 p.m.)

Woonsocket Patch Notebook

• Riverzedge Arts: Are you a high school student between 13 and 18? Are you looking for ways to make your 36 hours community service for graduation? Riverzedge Arts wants to help you do that, get job training while you’re at it, and eventually pay you, too! (Art Design Workforce Training)

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— Sylvia Cochran

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