285 Main Street Woonsocket, RI 02895 (401) 488-4182 Enjoy a shopping experience of African apparel, accessories and gifts for the home. Creating an experiential platform giving access to the African culture. Geri’s Bluffing Boutique
Author: Patti McAlpine
Hippity Hoppity Easter’s On Its Way — Blackstone Valley is Ready
Spring has sprung and the current weather sure does prove it. Robins are bobbing along, soon the crocuses and daffodils will be poking up from the ground. This only means “hippity hoppity Easter’s on its way.” A Christian holiday celebrating the resurrection of Christ, it is sometimes known as Resurrection Sunday. Easter is also called… Continue reading Hippity Hoppity Easter’s On Its Way — Blackstone Valley is Ready
Central Falls – Home to Women with Spunk
Recently, the City of Central Falls, marked International Women’s Day by launching the Central Fall’s Women’s Hall of Fame. The three women inducted were actor Viola Davis, a Central Falls native, the late Sandra Moreau, the city’s first councilwoman, and Mayor Maria Riviera, the city’s first woman mayor and first Latina mayor. Central Falls has… Continue reading Central Falls – Home to Women with Spunk
World Water Day – The Value of Water
Today, March 22nd is World Water Day. For over 26 years, Blacktone Valley Tourism Council has educated about the water that has sustained the Blackstone Valley, the Blackstone River Watershed and the value of keeping our waters clean because water is life. We are connected to the water by the fact that the human body… Continue reading World Water Day – The Value of Water
Exploring Diverse Cultures: Everyone is Irish on St. Patrick’s Day
As we head towards St. Patrick’s Day, we continue our exploration of some of Blackstone Valley’s diverse cultures. On St. Patrick’s Day it seems everyone is Irish and when folks think of this day in the Blackstone Valley, all eyes are on Pawtucket. The city is home to a large population of Irish-Americans and is… Continue reading Exploring Diverse Cultures: Everyone is Irish on St. Patrick’s Day
Exploring Diverse Cultures: From Poutine to Wearing of the Green
The Blackstone Valley is home to many diverse cultures, and March is a month we celebrate the food, drink and events of a few of them. From Irish to the French-Canadian with a dash of Italian sweetness, we will share the who, what and where for you all to enjoy. Celebrating Francophone All month long,… Continue reading Exploring Diverse Cultures: From Poutine to Wearing of the Green
Little Shoppe of Treasures
45 Main Street Pascoag, RI 02859 (401) 340-6240 A consignment shop where you can find vintage treasures, thrift items, sports memorabilia, comic books and antique items. Open Thursday – Saturday 10 am – 6 pm Little Shoppe of Treasures
Kick-Off Women’s History Month at Pawtucket’s Annual Celebration
March is Women’s History Month, and over this month we will share some women’s history in the Blackstone Valley. However, first we will start with the origins of Women’s History Month. Women’s History Month originated as a celebration in 1981 when Congress passed public law 97-28, which authorized the President to proclaim the week of… Continue reading Kick-Off Women’s History Month at Pawtucket’s Annual Celebration
Atrium on Main
285 Main Street Pawtucket, RI 02860 Your tastebuds will be popping at this Downtown Pawtucket restaurant with chef-made burgers, pizza, pastas, specialty cocktails, and more! On a nice sunny day, make sure to enjoy a meal on their outdoor patio. Café now open for coffee, tea and pastries: Tuesday – Saturday 8 am – 2… Continue reading Atrium on Main
Black History Month – Some Places to Explore in the Valley
The roadside guide, “On The Rhode to Freedom” created by the nonprofit group Stages of Freedom. This guide leads us to many Sites in Rhode Island associated with African-American History including several in the Blackstone Valley. Here are just a sampling of a few of the sites: Woonsocket – Woonsocket City Hall, Cato Hill Historic… Continue reading Black History Month – Some Places to Explore in the Valley
Ichiraku Ramen & Fusion
670 Douglas Pike Smithfield, RI Amazing & delicious Japanese food specializing in Sushi and Ramen. Hours: Sun., 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM Mon-Sat 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM Ichriaku Ramen & Fusion #Asia
The Hen House
1189 Putnam Pike Chepachet, RI 02814 A place filled with local color & flavor. Where artisans, farmers & foodies can showcase, display & educate. Open weekends. Saturdays, 10 am – 5 pm; Sundays , 12 – 5 pm The Hen House