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📚 New Library set to Open in Narragansett | Health Advisory: 🦝 Raccoons with Rabies | Avoid Walking on Frozen Ponds and Lakes

Issue #090

23 Jan

In this South Kingstown Insider Issue…

📅 The Big Event List

🌤️ South Kingstown Weather

📚 Maury Loontjens Memorial Library Set to Open in Narragansett

🦝 Public Health Advisory: Rabid Raccoons Found in Local Area

🧊 Safety Warning: Avoid Walking on Frozen Local Water Bodies

🤔 Join South Kingstown’s Fun-Filled Trivia Night for a Good Cause

🐏 RAMS Sports

🏀 South Kingstown High School Sports

🤔 South Kingstown Trivia

📍Support South Kingstown Local Businesses

Maury Loontjens Memorial Library Set to Open in Narragansett

Narragansett will celebrate the opening of the Maury Loontjens Memorial Library at 25-27 Pier Market Place. The public opening on Saturday includes light refreshments, preceded by a Friday evening event honoring project contributors. The weekend's events will conclude with a ribbon-cutting on Sunday at 12:30 PM, attended by Senator Reed and Governor McKee.

Public Health Advisory: Rabid Raccoons Found in Local Area

Two raccoons in the area have been confirmed to have rabies, prompting officials to remind residents to vaccinate pets and avoid wildlife. Reporting strange animal behavior is crucial. Rabies is a fatal disease but preventable with proper medical intervention following exposure.

Safety Warning: Avoid Walking on Frozen Local Water Bodies

During the recent cold snap, many local ponds and lakes have frozen over, leading fire officials to caution against venturing onto the ice.
Despite appearances, the ice may not be uniformly solid, and conditions can change rapidly with temperature fluctuations. The state does not monitor ice safety on most water bodies, except a few state-owned properties, and currently, none are deemed safe for skating. The general advice is to avoid all frozen ponds and lakes, as the risks associated with thin ice are significant.

Join South Kingstown’s Fun-Filled Trivia Night for a Good Cause

South Kingstown is gearing up for an evening of intellectual challenge and community fun, where residents have the opportunity to see if they're smarter than a local student. Hosted by the South Kingstown Athletic and Fine Art Boosters, this trivia night invites participants to gather a few friends, form a team, and sign up for an evening of lively competition.

In addition to the trivia contest, the event will feature raffles with exciting prizes, including SK Rebels Athletic hoodies and ultra-soft SK Rebels blankets. Light refreshments will be available for purchase, adding to the festive atmosphere of the night.

This inaugural event, marking the first collaboration between the Athletic and Fine Art Boosters, aims not just to entertain but also to support important community causes. Proceeds from the evening will contribute to funding a museum trip to New York and the purchase of new team benches for the athletic field at Broad Rock Middle School (BRMS).

The trivia night is open to the entire South Kingstown community, including parents, teachers, staff, students, relatives, and all community members. It’s a perfect opportunity to engage in a bit of friendly competition, support local students, and enjoy a night out with friends and family. To participate in this exciting event, community members are encouraged to sign up, gather their team, and join in the fun.

Upcoming Local Events

Tuesday - January 23

Wednesday - January 24

Thursday - January 25

Friday - January 26

Saturday - January 27

Sunday - January 28

Got an upcoming event you want us to share?

RAMS

Men’s Basketball

The Men’s next game will be home against Fordham on Wednesday, January 24th at 7 PM. This game will be streamed on ESPN+.

Women’s Basketball

The next Women’s game will be away against La Salle on Wednesday, January 24th at 11 AM. This game will be streamed on ESPN+.

REBELS

Boy’s Basketball
South Kingstown 53, Tiverton 38

The Rebels Boys Basketball next game will be home against Hope on Wednesday, January 24th at 7 PM

Girls Basketball

The Rebels Girls Basketball next game will be home against Scituate on Tuesday, January 23rd at 6 PM

Please Support Our Local South Kingstown Community Businesses

Island Deli Sandwich Shop is a small locally owned restaurant specializing in freshly made deli sandwiches, wraps and breakfast sandwiches.

Order Online at theislanddeliri.com

Rebekah Cook Art and Paint Your Own Pottery Studio is a creative space for all ages and abilities to explore their artistic talents. Come and have some fun with friends and family as a walk-in at the paint your own pottery studio or schedule a special event.

🤔 South Kingstown Trivia

Yesterday’s question: In what battle was Isaac Peace Rodman mortally wounded?
Answer: Battle of Antietam

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