[Summit] Fw: News from Blackstone Parks, Fox Point and Downtown
David Kolsky
davidjkolsky at yahoo.com
Fri Jul 27 18:13:00 UTC 2018
----- Forwarded Message ----- From: Blackstone Parks Conservancy <blackstoneparks at gmail.com>To:Sent: Thursday, July 26, 2018, 3:00:05 PM EDTSubject: Upcoming Events in our Parks
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| Upcoming Blackstone Parks Conservancy Events
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Blackstone Parks Conservancy
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Join us for one of our many free events in our parks this summer.
Yoga in the Park - Saturday July 28
11am-Noon
Led by Marisa Chock and Matt Garza. Bring your mat and enjoy your amazing outside surroundings while enjoying a great yoga work out. For all levels and abilities. Located in Blackstone Park across from 75 Loring Avenue.
Upcoming dates:
Wednesday, August 1st, 5:45-6:45pm
Tuesday, August 14th, 5:45-6:45pm
Children's Program in RiverWood - Sunday July 29
Animal Detectives
Sunday, July 29th, 1:30-3pm
Come learn how to be an Animal Detective! We have MANY animals in our park - come learn about them and explore. Led by 15 Minute Field Trips.
Meet at RiverWood, in the Blackstone Field across from Narragansett Boat Club.
Summer Concert Series on Blackstone Boulevard Begins - Wednesday, August 1st
Join us for the second concert in our summer series on the boulevard and mark your calendars for the remaining concerts.
Wednesday, August 1st, 6-7:30pm featuring Latin Jazz: Salsa
Wednesday, August 8th, 6-7:30pm featuring Miss Wensday and the Cotillions
Wednesday, August 22nd, 6-7:30pm featuring Nickel Jukebox: Mostly Motown
Held on the boulevard at the historic Trolley Shelter near Elmgrove Avenue.
Please note: these are all weather-dependent outdoor events, please check our website or Facebook page for any last-minute changes.
We look forward to seeing you soon!
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| Copyright © 2017 Blackstone Parks Conservancy, All rights reserved.
Our mailing address is:
PO Box 603141 Providence, Rhode Island 02906
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| FPNA NEWS
The Fox Point Neighborhood AssociationJuly 26, 2018 |
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| NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS
Groups, Neighbors Come Together to Fight for Zoning. After hearing hours of heated public testimony last Wednesday evening, the City Council Committee on Ordinances voted to deny a request to change the city's Zoning Ordinance to allow construction of the 600-foot tower proposed by architect Jason Fane. FPNA joined other neighborhood groups, the Providence Preservation Society, and many individual neighbors to testify against the zoning change. Next up, the Providence City Councilwill cast the deciding vote. To read City Councilman Seth Yurdin's (Ward 1, Fox Point) opinion, click here. To learn about the outcome, see the PPS site, here, the ProJo here, PBN here, and Councilman Sam Zurier's thorough summary, here. Read an Op-Ed by FPNA and DNA leadership, here.
First, Bikes. Now, Scooters? As neighbors may know, the City of Providence will soon launch an e-bike-sharing program citywide. But in a surprise announcement last week, the city shared news of a new electric scooter-sharing program as well. Read about the "bird" scooters here and here. Read new coverage (videos) of the electric bicycles here (EcoNewsRI), here (ProJo) and here (WPRI). Image here.
Where is Our Local Seafood? A recent news article in EcoRINews explains why RI seafood can be so hard to find in RI markets: "Just 15 percent of the seafood available at markets in the region originated in New England." Read about it here. Incidentally, RI Monthly's recent list, "Best Seafood in RI," praises Fox Point eatery Persimmon for its locally sourced fare, here. Image Photopin Lcnse
Library News: Kids Get a Break on Fees. The Providence Community Libraries have permanently waived past-due fees for all children's books due June 25 and beyond. Fines for other materials have been reduced, as well. Read about it here; see info and hours for our Fox Point branch here. |
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| FPNA Monthly Meeting
SAVE THE DATE
Fox Point Folk Fest, July 2018
The Fox Point Neighborhood Association
Monthly Meeting
Tuesday, August 14
*Note Tuesday Meeting*
7:00pm
Art Room/Community Room
Vartan Gregorian Elementary School
Agenda To Follow
Learn more on our website
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Questions?
Contact FPNA Executive Secretary Amy Mendillo at
foxpointneighborhood at gmail.com
For more information on
the Fox Point Neighborhood Association,
visit
www.fpna.net
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Become a member!The Fox Point Neighborhood Association |
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| 13th RiverwalkRestoration Project
Our next project is this Tuesday, July 31st from 5:30–7:30 PM. We will pick up where we left off last month at Quay(located at the Riverwalk Level of 200 Exchange Street) to touch-up paint on railings, benches, and lamp posts. Please wear clothes that you don't mind getting paint on.
Since this project began two years ago with the Providence Parks Department, 200+ volunteers have saved the City over $250,000 in labor costs! Thank you for helping us make a difference!
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| 2018 Riverwalk Restoration Project Dates:
- Saturday, September 15 (Rain date: 9/16)
- Saturday, October 13 (Rain date: 10/14)
All of our upcoming dates can be found here on our website. |
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| Over 90 people attended our Ward 1& 12 City Council candidate meeting on Tuesday, July 10th. |
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| Next DNA Meeting: Tuesday, August 14th
All are welcome to attend our next meeting on Tuesday, August 14th, 6:30 PM at The Pavilion at Grace.
The Providence Police will speak about any new crime trends happening, officials from the City of Providence will provide an update about their ongoing decorative lighting project, Joe Paolino will speak about the new construction and restoration projects Paolino Properties are working on, and additional speakers will give updates about topics important to downtown residents and business owners. |
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| Learn More About The Meeting |
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| In The News:
- Daisy Schnepel and Rich Pezzillo: Skyscraper would set dangerous precedent. Learn more.
- Another ‘no’ vote for proposed 46-story tower in Providence. Learn more.
- City Council candidates discuss the issues at DNA meeting. Learn more.
- Councilman Hassett won't be on ballot. Learn more.
- Q&A: Meet the next councilperson in Providence's Ward 12. Learn more.
- Historic Providence buildings could get a makeover. Learn more.
- Providence to launch bike-share rentals in August. Learn more.
- Four new outdoor sculptures are unveiled in downtown. Learn more.
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| Upcoming Community Events:
- WaterFire, Saturday, July 28th, dusk, Waterplace Park
- July Riverwalk Cleanup, Tuesday, July 31st, 5:30 PM, One Citizens Plaza
- August DNA Meeting, Tuesday, August 14th, 6:30 PM, The Pavilion at Grace
- Gallery Night Providence + Food Trucks, Thursday, August 16th, 5PM, Regency Plaza
Reoccurring Events:
- Farmers Market & Play in the Park, Every Tuesday, 3-6PM, Burnside Park
- Kidoinfo Storytime + Art in the Park, Every Thursday, 10:30 AM, Burnside Park
- Music Series & Beer Garden, Every Thursday, 4:30–7:30PM, Burnside Park
- Providence Flea, Every Sunday, 10AM–4PM, South Water Street
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| Copyright © 2018 Downtown Neighboorhood Association. All rights reserved.
Downtown Neighborhood Association · 150 Union Street · #318 · Providence, RI 02903 · USA
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