Public Hearing before the Town Council | Picture This Framing & Gallery

Issue #040

14 Nov

In this South Kingstown Insider Issue…

👉 Picture This Framing & Gallery 👈

👉 Fighting Hunger Together with the Rhode Island Community Food Bank 👈

📅 The Big Event List

🌤️ South Kingstown Weather

🏛️ Town Council Seeks Public Voice in Establishing South Kingstown Municipal Court

🚙 🛫 AAA and TSA Brace for Thanksgiving Travel Surge; Early Departures Recommended

🏫 RAMS Sports

🤔 South Kingstown Trivia

🏛️ Support South Kingstown Local Businesses

Picture This Framing & Gallery

Tucked away in the Quo Vadis Center in Wakefield, Picture This Framing & Gallery has been expertly designing custom frames and curating local art since 1997. Originally opened by Craig Berry, Picture This was passed down to his niece Ashley in 2016, who was eager to carry on the family legacy.

With Ashley’s lifelong passion for art and mentorship from her uncle, Picture This upholds exceptional creative standards. Their certified staff, degreed in fine arts, provides elegant framing solutions. Beyond framing, Picture This shines a spotlight on Ocean State artists in their gallery featuring paintings, photography, and more.

Picture This sets itself apart through its seasoned team of Rhode Island natives. Ashley, Tina, and Donna bring decades of combined experience from framing shops, galleries, and museums. Their personal care and attention to detail reward customers with framing that perfectly suits the art or object.

In addition to operating the shop, Picture This gives back by sponsoring local schools and nonprofits. They showcase works by Rhode Island authors, artists, and designers. As a community fixture, Picture This supports the area’s creative spirit.

Upcoming plans include renovating their space to accommodate larger custom projects. Picture This also aims to host small art workshops throughout the year. Though the business has evolved, its connections and commitment to the community remain.

For museum-quality framing or a piece of local art, visit Picture This Framing & Gallery at 552 Kingstown Rd, Wakefield, RI 02879, call 401-789-6200, or find them online at https://picturethisgalleries.com/. Their passion for creative preservation is evident in every frame.

Fighting Hunger Together with the Rhode Island Community Food Bank

We are proud to partner with the Rhode Island Community Food Bank in their mission to end hunger across our state. This vital organization distributes food to over 63,000 Rhode Islanders in need each month through their network of 140 partner agencies like food pantries, meal sites, and youth programs.

It takes a village to address an issue like hunger, and we are proud to support the Rhode Island Community Food Bank. If you'd like to join us in fighting hunger, please donate!

Our community is stronger when no one goes hungry - let's work together towards that vision.

Thank You To

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Karen Parente Vieira
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Steve Maciel

For donating to the Rhode Island Community Food Bank

Upcoming Local Events

November 15
- Family Storytime @ SK Public Library 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM

November 18
- PLSIA Artisan & Bake Fair @ PLSIA Clubhouse 9 AM - 2 PM
- St Francis Holiday Bazaar 9 AM - 3 PM
- Shelter Training @ Broad Rock Middle School 9 AM - 1 PM
- Native American Heritage in Canonchet Farm @ South County Museum 10 AM - 11:30 AM
- Local Author Ann Diorio Book Signing at Wakefield Books 10 AM - 12 PM
- The Mariner Marketplace @ Narragansett High School 10 AM - 3:30 PM
- Hand, Foot, and Paw Print Ornament Workshop @ Rebekah Cook Art 10 AM - 12 PM
- Women’s Health Day @ SK Recreation Center 1 PM - 3 PM
- Sixth Anniversary with Four Bridges Band @ Shaidzon 4 PM - 7 PM
- Izzy @ The Pub in Matunuck 4 PM - 7 PM
- Cross Rhode Blues @ Sons of Liberty 6 PM - 9 PM
- The Narrow River Band @ Pump House 7 PM
- Much Ado About Nothing @ Contemporary Theater Company 7 PM
- Tom Petty-Won’t Back Down @ Courthouse Center for the Arts 7:30 PM

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Town Council Seeks Public Voice in Establishing South Kingstown Municipal Court

South Kingstown's Town Council is inviting public participation in hearings to discuss updates to various chapters of the Town Code, paving the way for a new Municipal Court.

The amendments span multiple areas including animal welfare, traffic, public nuisances, environmental stewardship, and more.

The hearings, aimed at fostering community engagement and ensuring that legislative changes reflect public interest, will be held on November 14 at 7:30PM in the Council Chambers at the Town Hall.

AAA and TSA Brace for Thanksgiving Travel Surge; Early Departures Recommended

According to AAA, the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday is set to witness the third-largest travel volume since 2000, with over 55 million Americans on the move. Roadways will be heavily trafficked, while airports prepare for a significant increase in passenger numbers. AAA and INRIX have provided guidance on the best and worst times to travel to avoid congestion, while the TSA prepares for a record-breaking number of flyers and advises early arrival at airports.

RAMS

Rhode Island's Men’s basketball team faces Wagner, marking only their second encounter, with Wagner having won the first meeting. Rhode Island's offense has been explosive, scoring the most points in their season start since 2016-17, led by Jaden House's impressive shooting efficiency. Game starts at 7PM today.

The University of Rhode Island Rams Women’s basketball team faces the University of Maine Black Bears in a tie-breaking game, part of a rivalry dating back to the '70s. Rhode Island has dominated recent matchups and started the season strong with two home victories. The team's success has been partly due to the standout performances of senior Mayé Touré and guard Teisha Hyman, as well as a solid partnership in the paint between Touré and Tenin Magassa. The game starts at 6 PM today.

Fans can tune into both games, with live coverage available on ESPN+.

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