Wednesday: Main Street, Meal Site, Clouds, Sign Up

Main Street - Tonight, the Main Street Livability Steering Committee meets at 6 p.m. in the second floor conference room at Woonsocket City Hall, 169 Main St. They'll discuss Roger Williams University students' work to aid the city in reviving Main Street.  

Matthew 25 Center Open - Matthew 25 Center of Hope meal site is open today at 4 p.m. at River First United Methodist Church, 17 Federal St. Meals are open to the community.  No Identification requirements except to sign in.  During these hard times the church has chose to soften the finacial burdens of the working middle class, homeless & marginal, byoffering several meals during the winter months. 

Cloudy - Today, the weather guys predict cool, cloudy weather - Mostly cloudy skies early will become partly cloudy later in the day. High 37F.

Polar Express - The Blackstone Valley Polar Express is back in Woonsocket Friday, Nov. 30, departing from Station One Depot Square at 4 and 7 p.m. for a 90-minute holiday excursion and reading of the Chris Van Allsburg’s classic, The Polar Express with appearances by The Chef serving hot chocolate and cookies, The Conductor, punching tickets, and The Engineer calling “All Aboard! Santa and Mrs. Claus appear and kids get a coloring book, crayons, and a very special gift presented personally by Santa.

The Polar Express is also departing Dec. 1, 2, 7, 9, 14,15, 16, 21, 22 at the following times:

Fridays: 4 and 7 p.m. 
Saturdays and Sundays: 1 and 4 p.m.

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