🌱 Rally At 394 Blackstone + Candidate School At Harris Library

Good morning, Woonsocket; today is National Frozen Food Day! Here's everything you need to know to get this day started.

Show your support for Ukraine at Saint Michael the Archangel. Also, learn how to run for office. Finally, planning for Polar Express 2022 is already underway.

First, today's weather:

A couple of showers; breezy. High: 62 Low: 49.

Here are the top five stories in Woonsocket today:

1. Saint Michael the Archangel at 394 Blackstone Street invites all for prayer today at 11 a.m. and a rally in support of Ukraine at noon. Members note that “the nation of Ukraine is now experiencing a genocide.” All are welcome. (@suchite_roger)
2. Have you been wanting to make a difference in the city? The Board of Canvassers and Registration is hosting a workshop on March 26 that benefits individuals looking to run for public office. The Candidate School will take place at the Harris Public Library. “The class will review the requirements for state and city office in Woonsocket, and also discuss requirements for local and state party committee offices.” Be sure to Register! (The Valley Breeze)
3. We learned Tuesday that the Blackstone Valley Tourism Council received a $918,124 grant to reopen the Polar Express Train Ride downtown in 2021. There is money left over! “Remaining grant funds will be spent on expanded outdoor features for the Polar Express 2022.” (Sheldon Whitehouse)
4. In May, Ye Olde English Fish & Chips will celebrate 100 years. In a report dated Friday, we learned that “fish and other seafood products are hunted,” not raised. “The restaurant withstood the effects of the Depression, World War II, and so many economic shifts.” Now, it is weathering the pandemic aftermath and inflation. (WPRI)
5. Beginning on March 18, the Rhode Island Stage Ensemble will present “The Tempest” by William Shakespeare. Woonsocket’s own Brittney Simard will be in the cast! (The Valley Breeze)

Today in Woonsocket:

• Lops Brewing pours its newest NEIPA, The Bluffs (12 PM to 6 PM)
• Little City Thrifty at the WaterFire Arts Center (12PM to 6 PM)
• Afternoon Dinner and Comedy Show at Spumoni’s (12:30 PM)
• Charlie Hall and Doreen Collins at Chan’s (5 PM)
• Live Karaoke Jam at Murphy’s Law (6 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Woonsocket Cat Sanctuary, Inc. had a couple adoptions, with Stella and Melanie going to their forever homes Saturday. Congratulations to the new families and happy meows to all! (Facebook)
• Join Old Slater Mill Association in celebrating International Women's Day and Women's History Month with an event at Pawtucket City Hall. The program will begin at 10 a.m. at 137 Roosevelt Avenue. (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. She loves dogs, cats, books, plays Best Fiends (don't judge), embraces social justice, and tries to live out Micah 6:8.