🌱 Riverzedge Arts Does Mural At 450 Clinton + Free CNA Classes

Happy Monday, neighbors; today is World Poetry Day! Let's get you all caught up to start today off on an informed note.

Teen artists transform courtyard. Also, a free CNA class pilot program looks successful. Finally, visit St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish’s flea market!

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and windy. High: 55 Low: 38.

Here are the top five stories in Woonsocket today:

1. Riverzedge Arts teens have unveiled a mural that “transformed an empty space at Thundermist Health Center into a welcoming community courtyard.” A Saturday report features the artists’ intentions when creating the mural. They range from showing the “kindness of doctors” to creating “a warm and welcoming environment for patients and other community members.” The finished project is at 450 Clinton Street. (RI News Today)
2. Trinity Health and Rehabilitation at 4 Saint Joseph Street is holding free CNA classes as part of a pilot program. “Upon graduation, CNAs are guaranteed a job at either Trinity or Hebert.” The next set of classes may start as early as May or June. (The Valley Breeze)
3. The St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish at 174 Harris Avenue invites you to attend its flea market on April 2. Look for “a large selection of name brand clothing for ladies, men and children, household items, lamps, bedding, linens, books, toys and more.” There will be Polish Kitchen food, too! (The Valley Breeze)
4. Mayor Lisa Baldelli-Hunt announced Friday that “the City of Woonsocket will raise the Ukrainian flag at all fire stations, police stations, and Market Square.” She, along with other city officials and faith leaders, will attend a ceremony on today at 4 p.m. Everyone is welcome! (ABC)
5. Could a state constitutional amendment help improve public schools? We learned Saturday that Democratic Sen. Roger Picard, who represents a district in Woonsocket and Cumberland, wants to put a question on the ballot to make it happen. It will ask if the state constitution should guarantee “an equitable, adequate and meaningful education to each child.” He said that Massachusetts did something similar to “transform its public education system.” (My San Antonio)

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Today in Woonsocket:

• Skulls from Near and Far at the Museum of Natural History and Planetarium (10 AM)
• NESS Rhode Island Santa Supper at Gregg's Tavern (6 PM)

From my notebook:

• Nextdoor neighbors in Woonsocket/NSmithfield who enjoy electronic dance music, join the legendary DJs of Too Hot Radio as they broadcast 24/7 from around the globe. Woonsocket's own "DJ Hemp!" performs every Monday evening, 6-8 pm local time. (Nextdoor)

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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.