Author: Patti McAlpine

Vintner Avenue Neighborhood Park

Vintner AvenueEast ProvidenceThis neighborhood park is along the East Bay Bike Path on Vintner Avenue and includes a playground (5-12 year olds), park shelter and basketball court.Open year round, sunrise to sunset.Vintner Avenue Neighborhood Park

Willett Avenue Pond

Willett AvenueRiverside, RI 02914 This thirteen-acre park includes a walking trail around the pond with sitting areas and fishing pier.  The pond is stocked each spring with fish by the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management. Open year round sunrise to sunset Willett Avenue Pond   #outdoorrecreation

Shark’s Peruvian Cuisine

1420 Broad StreetCentral Falls, RI 02863 Explore authentic Peruvian Cuisine along the Blackstone River in Central Falls. Combining the freshest local ingredients and family recipes to provide you with a satisfying meal that you won’t find anywhere else! Experience the flavors and ambiance of Peru in a beautiful waterfront setting without packing your luggage! Shark’s… Continue reading Shark’s Peruvian Cuisine

The 133 Club

29 Warren AvenueEast Providence, RI 02914(401) 438-1330 East Providence’s Neighborhood Bar. The 133 Club was originally located at 133 Gano st. in Providence…hence the name. Often referred to as “The Cheers” of East Providence, we offer a great affordable menu which includes appetizers, phenomenal burgers, wraps and entrees such as veal parmesan ( yes it’s… Continue reading The 133 Club

Reconnecting in the Blackstone Valley: A Look Back on 2021

In  2021, new hope emerged as Covid cases began to come down and vaccines became available.  While still cautious, we were able to gather more at restaurants, coffee shops, and other businesses as they opened up again.   By summer hotels were seeing an increase in leisure traffic particularly on the weekends as events and other… Continue reading Reconnecting in the Blackstone Valley: A Look Back on 2021

Fresh Studio – Furniture and Decor

3261 Mendon RoadCumberland, RI 02864(508) 446-2030 High quality vintage and antique furniture made FRESH for modern homes, as well as interesting finds and unique accessories.  Hours: Wednesday & Friday, 12-6 pm; Saturday, 10 am – 4 pmFresh Studio

Holiday Food – Cookies for Santa, Other Treats and Where to Dine Out

In this week’s blog we share some of our Blackstone Valley holiday food traditions, where to find those cookies for Santa and where to get some holiday sustenance whether you’re out shopping or meeting friends for some holiday cheer! Food plays an important role in some Holiday traditions from baking cookies to leave out for… Continue reading Holiday Food – Cookies for Santa, Other Treats and Where to Dine Out

Thanksgiving & Native American Heritage Month

As we prepare to celebrate the 400th anniversary of the first Thanksgiving, we may be thinking about how the Pilgrims and the Indigenous community came together in 1621.   Since November is also Native American Heritage Month, we would like to honor the indigenous peoples that once inhabited this land and are still here!  In November… Continue reading Thanksgiving & Native American Heritage Month

Global-Wide Theater Magic Comes to Assembly Theatre

This weekend The Assembly Theatre in Harrisville will collaborate with Inspiration Performing Arts, The Dance Step, and Blue Edge Designs to bring dance, musical and community theater magic to the stage in a global-wide theater event, “All Together Now!”    In conjunction with Music Theater International, Assembly Theatre is one of 2,500 theatres across the… Continue reading Global-Wide Theater Magic Comes to Assembly Theatre