Thursday Five: Bridges Friday, Yard Waste Pickup In Effect, This is Poetry Month

Building Bridges - Thundermist Health Center, 450 Clinton St, is hosting “Building Bridges to Community Resources,” a free educational fair for the Woonsocket community this Friday. From 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., learn more about the range of services that Thundermist offers, including adult, women’s and pediatric health care, behavioral health services, Quick Care walk-in medical services and social services including insurance assistance and a discounted pharmacy program. Representatives from 14 agencies throughout Woonsocket will also be available to discuss drug prevention programs, day care services, preschool and after-school programs, summer programs, advocacy resources and more.  

Yard waste pickup - City  for 1-3 family properties, is back in effect, and will continue through Friday, June 21. 

The DPW Solid Waste Dvision reminds residents to place yard waste in compost bags (do not use any kind of tape to secure the bags closed) or closed barrels (with lids) clearly marked “YARD WASTE” and leave them curbside on your collection day by 7 a.m.

Poetry month - To honor National Poetry Month in April, the Friends of the Woonsocket Harris Public Library are sponsoring the library’s annual poetry contest. Poems may be submitted at the library until April 27. The limit is two submissions per person. Submissions will be accepted by e-mail at efuqua@woonsocketlibrary.org . Please include name, address, and phone number. Students should include name, phone #, grade, school, and teacher’s name. First, second and third prizes will be awarded in each age category. Winners are invited to share their poems at the library's Open Mic Poetry Night at the Library on Wednesday, May 29, 7-8:30 p.m.

Rabies Clinic May 4 - The Woonsocket Animal Shelter, sponsored by and in conjunction with the RI VMA (RI Veterinary Medical Association) will hold a Rabies Clinic May 4 at Woonsocket Animal Shelter, 105 Cumberland Hill Road from noon to 1:30 p.m. Bring your dogs, cats, and ferrets, and $12 per animal.

The licensing clerk from City Hall will also be there to renew and or issue dog licenses.

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