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Let's get ready. The final instructions to plan for our Balloon Festival.
Jul 17, 2017
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Jul 21, 2017 - Jul 23, 2017
39th South County Balloon Festival July 21, 22, & 23rd |
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A musical presentation by guest artists from the Kingston Chamber Music Festival
Jul 24, 2017
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Jul 31, 2017
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Aug 01, 2017
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Aug 14, 2017
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Aug 15, 2017
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Civil Air Patrol Rhode Island Wing
Aug 21, 2017
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Aug 22, 2017 7:05 PM
IT ALL STARTS WITH CARPOOLING TO THE TAILGATE PARTY ♦
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Aug 22, 2017 7:05 PM - 11:59 PM
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Sep 01, 2017
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Sep 01, 2017
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Sep 04, 2017
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The Mission & Goals for Rotary Foundation
Sep 11, 2017
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Alzheimer Research
Sep 18, 2017
Dr. Stephen Salloway is chief of Neurology and Director of the Memory and Aging Program at Butler Hospital. More details, click here. |
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Sep 20, 2017 4:00 PM
Performance by Wakefield Rotary Club member Julia Shugeng Yang. Click here for more details.
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Sep 21, 2017 6:00 PM
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Sep 24, 2017 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Community Health and the Arts
Sep 25, 2017
The Wakefield Rotary Club will meet at the Holiday Inn, Rt 1 in South Kingstown for a dinner meeting on Monday September 25 at 5:30pm. Our speaker will be Anna Bess Moyer Bell the founder of COAAST a RI based non-profit organization that offers arts-based education and therapeutic programing to eradicate the opioid epidemic, aid in prevention education for teens, and provides continuing medical education to healthcare providers working in addiction/behavioral health fields.
Anna Bess Moyer Bell won best oral form presentation from NYU for her master’s thesis, which used arts-based-research to examine how therapeutic theater created social change in communities ravaged by the opioid epidemic. She sat on the board of the North American Drama Therapy Association’s student committee and was the Editor and Chief of the student newsletter. She currently works as a Drama Therapy consultant for The BETES Organization creating and implementing programs and generating research for families of children diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. She previously worked as a drama therapist at Access Community Health Center in Manhattan, NY an outpatient substance abuse clinic. She also held a position as a drama therapist at the VA Hospital in West Haven, CT working with patients in hospice, cancer treatment, and PTSD diagnoses. From 2013-2014 she volunteered in San Quentin Prison where she co-facilitated group talk therapy with inmates. She worked for the Siren Theatre Project in Oakland, CA as the community liaison, where she helped collect and perform local women’s issues. California Institute of Integral Studies BA, Interdisciplinary Studies ’13, New York University ’16 MA, Drama Therapy.
IF you need further information please let me know, I may be reached by email alexakos249@gmail.com, text, or phone. 401-474-6560
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Sep 28, 2017
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Oct 01, 2017
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Oct 02, 2017
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Oct 09, 2017
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Oct 09, 2017
42nd Annual Jamestown Rotary event. Click here for website info.
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Oct 11, 2017 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Oct 16, 2017 - Oct 22, 2017
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Nov 01, 2017
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When Science Made the Headlines in Rhode Island
Nov 02, 2017
At a recent conference held in RI concerning The Narragansett Bay Estuary Program, three speakers from the EPA were allowed to attend but not present their research. Our speaker attended the conference and will bring her insights to our weekly meeting. This will be our first meeting at our new time and location. Please come on Thursday 12:00 to 1:30 pm at Arturo Joes' Restaurant located at 140 Point Judith Road in Narragansett, RI.
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Nov 03, 2017 3:30 PM
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Nov 08, 2017 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Second-Wednesday gatherings are held instead of the week's regular meeting. It is a relaxed time to hang out with fellow Rotarians to get to know each other and invited guests (colleagues, spouses, partners, friends, neighbors, etc.). No need to register -- just show up. ChopHouse serves 1/2-price appetizers from 4 -6pm!!! |
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Nov 09, 2017
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Nov 09, 2017 5:30 PM
Cocktails 5:30-6:45pm. Dinner 7:00pm. Master of Ceremonies will Be our own Russ Bertrand. The featured speaker will be District Rotarian Razia Jan an inspiring role model who opened a girls school in Afghanistan. Registration for the dinner is $46.50 per person / $465 for a table of 10. Click here for event flyer. |
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Nov 12, 2017 12:00 PM
​Buy ​One ​More! It’s ​from 12pm ​- ​6pm ​at ​Belmont Market. ​We ​will ​have ​three ​2 ​hour ​shifts ​for ​people ​to ​volunteer. ​( ​12-2 , ​2-4, ​4-6 ​)This ​fundraisers ​will ​benefit ​Johnny ​cakes ​by ​donating foods ​that ​they ​need. ​If ​you ​are ​interested ​in ​this ​event, ​sign ​up ​at ​our next ​meeting!
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Nov 13, 2017
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Nov 18, 2017 1:00 PM
A service will be held at the Wakefield Baptist Church on 236 Main Street, Wakefield, RI, on Saturday, November 18th @ 1pm. Please click here for further details from the Avery-Storti Funeral Home website.
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Nov 19, 2017 9:00 AM
Mews ​Gear ​and ​Beer ​6.9k ​Run! Starts ​at 9 ​am ​at Mews ​Tavern. Help along with URI/Rotaracters!
Come join us as we volunteer at the Easter Seals Mews Tavern Race on Sunday, November 19th from 11am-1pm. Dress warm as we will be outdoors flagging and doing any other jobs Judy Fortier and Jen Martin have in store for us. Check in at the White Tent.
We also could use some help with race prep handing out tshirts and bibs on Sat. November 18 between 12 and 3 under the big White Tent at the Mews. Let Beth Leconte know in advance if you can make it.
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Nov 20, 2017 6:00 PM
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Wakefield Rotary Foundation
Nov 30, 2017
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Dec 01, 2017
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Dec 02, 2017 5:30 PM
Game Night begins @ 5:30PM with a pregame gathering of pizza & refreshments organized by Jim Buchanan at his business in South Kingstown before carpooling to The Dunkin Donuts Center (1 La Salle Square, Providence, RI 02903) for the 7:05PM game vs. The Binghamton Devils A&B Family Appliances PAYMENT INFO: Please give check made payable to: Jim Buchanan or cash to Jim at a Thursday meeting. Or Send checks to: |
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Dec 03, 2017
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Review of Military Maneuvers - Korean Peninsula
Dec 07, 2017
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Dec 09, 2017 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
"Stuff the Truck" event. Donate toys, food AND clothing (esp Coats). So it is what anyone can or wants to bring.
Co-sponsored by Mixx 99.3 FM, out of Newport. 4 charities lined up incl 2 local churches, Welcome House and Johnny Cake Center. We will also have hot coffee, chocolate or drinks of many kinds. Hot dogs and maybe burgers. Big event lots of fun. Robin McGuigan, Membership Chair, will be contributing also. Need more details? Contact Jim Buchanan (click here for email). Phone for A&B (401) 284-4108.
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Dec 11, 2017 5:00 PM
Rotaracters invite all Rotarians to join them for a fun evening of fellowship, pot luck food, and rock climbing (it's even fun to watch) at the URI Indoor Climbing Wall (click here). Contact Beth Leconte for further details (click here for email). Attendance is free; there is no registration charge. Just write in the food item you will be bringing in the comments box of the registration section. Suggestion: contact Beth Leconte for food items to bring. Note for location reference: The URI North Woods Challenge Course [near the Indoor Climbing Wall facility] is located at 590 Old North Road, less than 1/4 mile north of the Compass School via an access gate on the west side marking the entrance to our parking lot.
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Dec 12, 2017 6:00 PM
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Dec 13, 2017 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Greetings! The monthly social in December will serve as a holiday party for members and their guests. Please join us at Phil's on Main Street where we will celebrate the holidays with a buffet, holiday music, and fellowship. The cost is $20 per person. Check out the planned menu by clicking on the Events Attachments item in the left column. Children's Friend Giving Option for members and guests: The Rotaracters continue to work with Children's Fund and to make it easier for the Rotarians they are requesting that we collect donations of diapers (disposable and cloth). Beth will collect these from Rotarians prior to December 11th as the BIG TRUCK will be collecting all gifts at URI on December 12th. Bring the diapers to a meeting, drop off at OLLI at 210 Flagg Rd Rd, Rm 212 on the URI campus, or call Beth at 871-8412 and she will pick them up. If you are used to giving a monetary gift,Beth will accept these and purchase the diapers for you. Children's Friends, a non-profit organization founded in 1834, is Rhode Island's oldest child welfare organization and a leading provider of child welfare, family support, mental health, and child development services. With centers in Providence, Pawtucket and Central Falls, Children’s Friend serves more than 30,000 of Rhode Island's most vulnerable children and their families each year. |
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Dec 14, 2017
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Chief of Naval Operations Distinguished International Fellow U.S. Naval War College
Dec 21, 2017
ADM Takei joined the Japan Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF) in 1979 after graduated the Japan National Defense Academy. He assumed the duties as the 32nd Chief of Maritime Staff, JMSDF in October 2014 and retired from service in December 2016 after a 38 year career as a JMSDF officer. ADM Takei was a Surface Warfare Officer and specialized in Weapon Systems. In his early career, he served mainly on Guided Missile Destroyers (DDG). He commanded JS Ishikari (DE226) in 1997. He assumed command of Escort Division One in 2001 after several shore assignments. As a Flag Officer, ADM Takei served as the Deputy Director General of the Administration Department of the Maritime Staff Office (MSO) in 2004, and in 2006 as the first Director General of C4I System Department (J6) of the Joint Staff Office. In 2008, he was the Chief of Staff for the Commandant of the Kure District, and in 2008 the Director General of Operations and Plans Department (N3/N5) of MSO. Admiral Takei commanded the initial stage of HA/DR Operations in response to the Great East Japan Earth Quake in March 2011 as Commandant of the Ominato District of JMSDF. Later, he served as Vice Chief of Maritime Staff of JMSDF and in 2012 he was the Commandant of JMSDF’s Yokosuka District. ADM Takei has a Master’s Degree in Regional Studies from the University of Tsukuba and is a graduate of the Naval Command College of the U.S. Naval War College, class of 1999. ADM Takei was awarded the Legion of Merit from the U.S. four times, and is a recipient of the Legión de Honor (Officie) from France and Legion of Merit from Turkey. ADM Takei is a native of Nagano Prefecture, currently lives in Chiba Prefecture. |
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Director of SK Public Library and the President of Library Board
Dec 28, 2017
Laurel Clark, Director of SK Public Library and Betty Cotter, President of Library Board will be speaking at our December 28th meeting. Bio for Laurel A. Clark, Library Director, South Kingstown Public Library: A resident of Warwick, Laurel Clark started working at the South Kingstown Public Library on October 11, 2016. She earned her M.L.I.S. degree at the University of Rhode Island in 2002. For the past twelve years she has worked in various capacities at the Fall River Public Library in Massachusetts, most recently being the Library Administrator. Prior to Fall River, Laurel worked with Special Collections at the Redwood Athenaeum in Newport. When speaking of her career, Laurel states she "takes great pleasure in working with library staff, Trustees, Friends of the Library, patrons and residents to keep our libraries relevant and vital for the community." |
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Jan 01, 2018
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Jan 01, 2018
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Jan 04, 2018
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Jan 10, 2018 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Second-Wednesday gatherings are held instead of the week's regular meeting. No need to register -- just show up. It is a relaxed time to hang out with fellow Rotarians to get to know each other and invited guests (colleagues, spouses, partners, friends, neighbors, etc.) What: Game night - bring your A game or just come and play for fun! Bring your own game night favorite. Playing cards, board games will be on hand. Potluck: Bring potluck or game night fare and beverages other than water, soft drinks, etc. Questions: Call Judy 225-5303
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Jan 11, 2018
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Jan 14, 2018 - Jan 21, 2018
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Jan 15, 2018
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