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Woonsocket Weekend: Greenway Challenge, New England Talent
Sure signs of fall this weekend include the Rustic closing and a twist on the triathlon.
What are you doing this weekend in Woonsocket?
The forecast for Woonsocket calls for 70 degree weather and sun throughout the weekend — so get out and enjoy some of these great events. Click the links below for more information.
If you just can't wait for Halloween [five weeks to go, people], check out any of the spooky walks near Woonsocket to get your scream on.
On Saturday, see some die-hard athletes take to the road and the river in the Greenway Challenge, starting in Worcester and ending in nearby Lincoln, RI.
This year's 52.7-mi. route includes 26.5 mi. split between two paved bike routes, another 5.5 mi. on a mountain bike course, 5.1 mi. over two stages on the Blackstone River and 6.1 mi. on foot.
The 2012 event drew some 500 challengers; see who shows up beginning at 7:30 a.m. Saturday.
Race begins at 9 a.m., post-race festivities expected around 4 p.m. at the Kelly House, Lower River Road, Lincoln.
Find: 2013 Greenway Challenge course
To check out some homegrown talent, head up to Woonsocket, where Stadium Theatre hosts a New England's Got Talent show on Saturday night at 7.
The Rhode Show's Meaghan Mooney hosts the face-off among several performers from around the region.
Online tickets are $16. Online orders require $4 additional fee.
Chan's Fine Oriental Dining imports the talent, with Brian Maes Band on Saturday night [$12, buy online] and the Commander Cody Band on Sunday [$20, buy online].
It's also the last weekend at the Rustic Tri-Vue Drive-In, down on Rte. 146 in Smithfield.
Here's the line-up for Sept. 27 and 28:
- Shaun of the Dead [R] with World's End [R]
- Insidious 2 [PG-13] with The Conjuring [R]
- Planes [PG] with Monsters University [PG]
And before they close for the season, be sure to pick up the new Rustic Drive-In tee-shirt available at the concession stand. $18, made by Hemlock Ink Custom Screenprinting.
On Saturday, see some die-hard athletes take to the road and the river in the Greenway Challenge, starting in Worcester and ending in nearby Lincoln, RI.
This year's 52.7-mi. route includes 26.5 mi. split between two paved bike routes, another 5.5 mi. on a mountain bike course, 5.1 mi. over two stages on the Blackstone River and 6.1 mi. on foot.
The 2012 event drew some 500 challengers; see who shows up beginning at 7:30 a.m. Saturday.
Race begins at 9 a.m., post-race festivities expected around 4 p.m. at the Kelly House, Lower River Road, Lincoln.
Find: 2013 Greenway Challenge course
To check out some homegrown talent, head up to Woonsocket, where Stadium Theatre hosts a New England's Got Talent show on Saturday night at 7.
The Rhode Show's Meaghan Mooney hosts the face-off among several performers from around the region.
Online tickets are $16. Online orders require $4 additional fee.
Also in Woonsocket, Chan's Fine Oriental Dining imports the talent, with Brian Maes Band on Saturday night [$12, buy online] and the Commander Cody Band on Sunday [$20, buy online].
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