Pfizer COVID 19 Booster Shots + Evictions + 1 On 1 Story Time

Good morning, neighbors! It's me again, Sylvia, your host of the Woonsocket Daily.

Are you eligible to get the Pfizer booster? Also, are you one of the renters in arrears? Finally, set up a one-on-one story time for you and your little one.

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First, today's weather:

Rain in the morning. High: 74 Low: 53.

Currently, Patch does not have a local curator for Woonsocket (or Pawtucket!). However, in the interim, we still want to make sure you are up-to-date on all of your local happenings, so I am here to fill in! Although not a local, I will work diligently to keep everyone in the community informed. And, if you are interested in becoming the new local Woonsocket or Pawtucket curator, apply here.

Here are the top stories in Woonsocket today:

1. If you qualify to receive the Pfizer COVID-19 booster shot, CVS Health has the doses. You need to fall into one of the eligibility categories and have had your second Pfizer shot at least six months ago. (The categories are: being 65 and older, living in a nursing home, or being between 50 & 64 and having risky underlying health problems.) Make an appointment at cvs.com or minuteclinic.com. (ABC 6, 2)
2. Are you facing an eviction? At this time, about one in ten Providence County renters were in arrears in August. “Delinquent Providence County households collectively owed $47,221,413 in back rent as of early August.” Combined with the end of federal unemployment earlier this month, Woonsocket renters may soon feel the squeeze. (Patch, Precision for COVID)
3. Do you want to attend story time with your little one? Does your little one not do well in groups? Ms. Chris at the Woonsocket Harris Public Library offers Story Time by appointment. “You tell her the time that is good for you and your little one, and she will develop a story time around the interests of your child or children.” Call Ms. Chris at 401-769-9044 x2 to book your story time appointment. (On Worldwide)

Today in Woonsocket:

• St. Anthony's Church celebrates mass at 126 Greene Street. (8:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 5:00 PM)
• St James Episcopal Church celebrates mass at 24 Hamlet Avenue. (8 AM and 10 AM)
• George's Breakfast & Lunch serves brunch, 793 Harris Avenue. (until 2 PM)

Woonsocket Patch Notebook

• The Woonsocket Animal Control Shelter: "*UPDATE* Owner located, Cowboy has returned home, thank you everyone!!! FOUND DOG IN WOONSOCKET! Dog found in the area of St. Cecile / Diamond Hill, if you own this dog or know the owner please contact Woonsocket Animal Control at 401-766..." (Facebook)
• Woonsocket Cat Sanctuary, Inc.: "Here is a sneak peek into our Indoor Yard Sale this weekend. Saturday 8-1 and Sunday 10-1, 266 Mendon Road, Woonsocket. Many new items this week all priced to sell. Donations also accepted during yard sale hours. All proceeds benefit the..." (Facebook)
• Woonsocket High School Music Department: "Alumni!!! Grab your instruments! Grab your maroon jackets! Come join us at Barry Field and cheer on the Villa Novans as they take on the Cranston East Thunderbolts for our Homecoming Game! Game starts at 1pm today. All are invited t..." (Facebook)
• Harmony Fire District: "On Thursday, September 23, 2021 Chief Richard Waterman presided over a promotion ceremony where HFD District Executive Board Members George Kain and Andre Mendes witnessed Moderator David LaPlante officially execute the oath of office fo..." (Facebook)
• Woonsocket Historical Society: "This is a great old picture we have in our collection. We are trying to identify the team/school/mill. Apparently they were the champs in 1908/1908. A Woonsocket photographer took the picture. Any ideas?" (Facebook)

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— Sylvia Cochran

About me: Sylvia Cochran works out of sunny Southern California and has been freelance writing full-time since 2005. Her SEO-optimized internet copy includes social media marketing projects and German to English business translations. She loves dogs, cats, books, plays Fishdom (don't judge), embraces social justice, and tries to live out Micah 6:8.

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