Tuesday: Teacher Appreciation, Arts & Taste, Trash Bills, Yard Waste

Food for Teacher Appreciation - Leo Savoie School is seeking food donations for teachers during teacher appreciation week. If you are able to make something, call Lee Forcier at 401-692-6567 with what you are going to make. Items need to be dropped off to the school Wednesday May 8 by 10 a.m. or Forcier will make arrangements to pick up if needed.

Auction for the Arts & Taste of Northern RI - The Stadium Theatre Performing Arts Centre will host its 11th annual ‘Auction for the Arts & Taste of Northern Rhode Island’ on Thursday, May 30, 5 p.m.

Included in the ticket purchase is a tasting of the cuisines of restaurants which has included, Kays, Vintage Restaurant, Chan's Fine Oriental Dining, The Burrito Company, River Falls, Wright's Dairy Farm & Bakery, Savini's, Tavern on Cherry and Olly’s Pizza.

A Silent Auction will begin at 5:30 p.m. followed by a Live Auction in the Grand Hall. The Live Auction starts at 7:30 p.m. Live Auction items include an African photo safari for two, a one week stay at Jordan Grand Resort Sunday River, an iPad (Wi-Fi 16gig 4th gen), Red Sox tickets, Patriots tickets, Taylor Swift tickets and Bon Jovi tickets. Doors open at 5 p.m. and restaurants will begin serving at 5:30 p.m. Admission is $25 for couples and $15 for singles. Tickets are available at the Stadium Theatre box office, by calling 401-762-4545. 

Trash bills - The City's Solid Waste Division reminds property owners the fourth payment is due for their trash and recycling collection service by May 3, 2013. Current amounts due must be paid in full. Late payments are subject to penalty fees. For questions concerning your account or if did not receive your current trash fee invoice, call (401) 767-8880.

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.

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.