Tuesday Five: St. Patrick's Party, Stories, Tax Help, Makeover

Elks St. Patrick's Day Party: The Woonsocket Elks will throw their annual St. Patrick's Day Party March 17, 12-5 p.m. (dinner is served 12-2 p.m.) The party features corned beef, freshly baked Irish bread and the Jeohane Irish Dancers. Tickets are $14 for adults, $7 for kids 12 and under, and there are only about 20 of them left, said Leo Shiel, the party's organizer for the last 20 years. There are nine available at the hall, and for more than that you'll need to call Shiel at 401-651-2985. Wednesday is the cutoff day for purchasing tickets.

Stories - Swing by the Woonsocket Public Library today at 10 a.m. for story time for kids aged 3 1/2 to 5 years. The 45 minute progam includes stories songs a brief movie and a craft! Stop by or call 769-9044 ext 2 or email cgoldstein@woonsocketlibrary.org.  

Affinity's Makeover Monday - Affinity Salon is debuting "Makeover Monday" contest, giving away a free hair and make-up makeover:

1 Anyone (new or current client) can enter or nominate someone they think deserves a full makeover (you must fill them in with the rules before you enter them)

2 A "before" picture must be submitted to us as well as your contact info to Affinitysalon09@gmail.com by Monday March 11th. A few words about why you or your nominee should win will only help your chances. This "before" picture and an "after" picture will be posted on facebook.

3 The makeover will be done Monday March 18 at 5 p.m.

FRCA VITA Program - Family Resources Community Action is providing FREE Income Tax Preparation forfamilies with incomes less than $51,000. All preparers are certified by the IRS, andE-filing is done for fast returns. Appointments are available at Family Resources Community Action, 245 Main St., on the following days:

• Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays: 12:30 to 4.30 p.m. Tuesdays: 4 to 6:30 p.m.
• Fridays: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
• Saturdays: 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 

Call 401-766-0900 to schedule an appointment. For more information about other FRCA programs visit www.famresri.org.

Nixle - After the recent snowstorm the Woonsocket Police and Fire Department  want to send a reminder about Nixle.  During the snowstorm residents received a phone message with information from Nixle.  We 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.