🌱 Sprout And Stem Scholarships + Rivers Edge Dog Park Remains Closed

Welcome back, Woonsocket; today is National Orchid Day! Here's everything you need to know to get this Saturday started. What's happening today in town?

Let your HS senior know that there’s another scholarship available! Also, why is the dog park closed? Finally, a shoutout to the Woonsocket Wolverines!

First, today's weather:

Breezy; an afternoon shower. High: 64 Low: 38.

Here are the top five stories in Woonsocket today:

1. There is another organization wanting to give $500 scholarships to Woonsocket High School seniors. This one is the Sprout And Stem scholarship for high school seniors pursuing future study in science, tech, engineering, or math.” (@mrserinhealey)
2. A Woonsocket resident and their dog have been wondering why the dog park at Rivers Edge and the bike trail, as of Friday, is “always locked.” There has been new signage added, but nothing about hours. Community scuttlebutt suggests that “groundwater issues” are keeping it closed; however, it “would be opening shortly.” (FB)
3. The Woonsocket Wolverines were among the teams that met Wednesday evening at Bryant University. There, athletes participated in “Unified Sports, a program through Special Olympics that partners volunteers with individuals who have physical and developmental disabilities.” The volunteers “include members of Bryant University’s women’s volleyball team, as well as officers and staff from the North Smithfield Police Department.” (WJAR)
4. Would you drive 20 minutes to half an hour for cheese? In the case of the Narragansett Creamery in Providence, it is well worth your while. We learned Monday that the business “was awarded a First Place Gold Medal for its Low-Fat Coffee Yogurt at the World Championship Cheese Contest on March 3–5 in Wisconsin.” Furthermore, it “was also awarded a 3rd Place Bronze Medal for its Burrata Cheese.” (Eat Drink RI)
5. Riverzedge Arts announced Thursday that it is celebrating its 20th anniversary. “We couldn’t be more proud of what our youth, staff, and community supporters have been able to accomplish over the last two decades, and we want YOU to come help us celebrate!” There will be a summer block party in July! (Riverzedge Arts)

Today in Woonsocket:

• Foreigner & Journey Tribute at Stadium Theatre (8 PM)
• Whiskey Knights are performing LIVE at Coach's Pub (8 PM)
• Back Alley Pub offers Karaoke (9 PM)
• Johnny Blackout performs at Black Bar & Grille (8 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Woonsocket Cat Sanctuary, Inc. reminds you to be careful what plants you bring inside your house. Some such as lilies are toxic to furry feline friends. >^..^< (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.