Tuesday Five: Pack 2, RiverzEdge, Nixle, Garden, Coyne Fund

Pack 2 Pawsox, Yard Sale -  Pack 2 Woonsocket. We are currently selling PawSox tickets for only 8$ each for General admission seats. The game is on July 29 at 7:05 pm. Proceeds will benefit Pack 2 events.

Pack 2 is also hosting their first Yard Sale & Car Wash on June 30 at OLQM from 11-3.  We are looking for any donations of items to sell.

Contact Kara Bourk at bourkfamily@gmail.com to arrange to drop off yard sale items or to purchase tickets.

RiverzEdge Open Studios Join RiverzEdge Arts Project Thursday, June 13 from 5 to 8 p.m. for their 2013 Open Studios and Senior Bash. Come and check out the art and design, enjoy a potluck dinner and BBQ, DIY screen-printing, photo booth, and other hands-on activities as well as a senior awards ceremony. This is a great opportunity to come into the studios, see some amazing work from some amazing teens and wish our seniors well as they head off to the next chapter in their lives.

Coyne Family Fire Fund - On the afternoon of Tuesday April 30th, Lt. John Coyne of the Smithfield Fire Department and his family lost their Woonsocket home due to a tragic fire. The Smithfield Firefighters, along with close friends of the Coyne's, have set up a fundraising page to help alleviate some of the financial burden that John and Dawn will face over the upcoming months. Although nothing can replace all that they have lost, every dollar will help. For more information, visit http://smithfieldfire.com/coyne-family-fire-fund/.

GoGirlGo! Registration is now open for GoGirlGo!, a summer camp program tailored for young girls ages 6 to 12 at YWCA Rhode Island. The GoGirlGo! summer camp program starts July 8 and will run for eight weeks during summer.  Each session will include a variety of fun activities including:  sport instruction, games, crafts, leadership training, nutrition, self-esteem, and building friendships. Space is limited. In addition to GoGirlGo!, YWCA Rhode Island will offer a variety of summer camp programs  for campers from pre-K through age 12.  

To register or for more information contact (401) 769-7450 or visit YWCA Rhode Island at 514 Blackstone Street, Woonsocket.

Community garden -The GrowUp Community Garden has several plots still available for rent for community members who wish to grow food or herbs. The garden, which is beginning its fifth season, is located adjacent to the Woonsocket Harris Public Library on land donated by the Pawtucket YMCA . The cost for renting a 4’x10’ raised bed is $20 for the season. As a condition of the rental contract it is requested that 10% of the plot’s yield be donated to one of the participating local food pantries. For more information, please contact Wendy Pires at 401-235-6096 or wpires@famresri.org. Information about the garden is also available by visiting  the Family Resources Community Action website at www.famresri.org.

Nixle - Woonsocket Police and Fire Departments  want to send a reminder about Nixle.  During the snowstorm residents received a phone message with information from Nixle. They are encouraging all residents and interested parties to sign up for Nixle’s OPT IN notification alerts.  You will be able to choose what messages you want to be informed of including emergency alerts, public safety updates, or community event information. You can receive Nixle messages on your cell phone, tablet, or other device.