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🐾 Brushes for a Cause: Fundraising Event for Friends of Exeter Animals | Grants to Local Food Producers | South Kingstown Police to Host Scam Prevention Seminar

Issue #135

02 Apr

In this South Kingstown Insider Issue…

📅 The Big Event List

🌤️ South Kingstown Weather

🐾 Brushes for a Cause: Fundraising Event for Friends of Exeter Animals

🦪 🥕Rhode Island Awards Over $650K in Grants to Local Food Producers

👮 South Kingstown Police to Host Scam Prevention Seminar

📍Support South Kingstown Local Businesses

Brushes for a Cause: Fundraising Event for Friends of Exeter Animals

On Friday, April 5th, Phil’s Main Street Grille will become a venue for creativity and charity with a canvas painting event from 6 PM to 8:30 PM.
The evening is designed to support the Friends of Exeter Animal Shelter, combining art instruction provided by Rebekah Cook Art Studio and the hospitality of Phil’s.
In addition to the main event, guests can enjoy selections from the grille's wine and food menu and peruse Touchstone Jewelry's offerings.
A raffle aims to further the night’s charitable contributions.
Make your reservation at Phil’s, which opens its doors at 5 PM for dinner.
The event fee includes a $25 donation to Friends of Exeter Animals, supporting the shelter's vital work.

Rhode Island Awards Over $650K in Grants to Local Food Producers

In an announcement led by Governor Dan McKee at Newport Vineyards, Rhode Island has named the recipients of the 2024 Local Agriculture and Seafood Act grants. More than 40 local agricultural and seafood producers are set to share over $650,000 in funds that will contribute to their growth and marketing initiatives. The LASA grants are known for empowering small businesses and fortifying the state’s food security. The program, created by Senator V. Susan Sosnowski in 2012 and operated by the DEM, continues to foster the success of Rhode Island’s local food businesses. The 2024 LASA grantees include various enterprises that span the agricultural and seafood sectors, indicating the state's commitment to supporting a robust local food economy.
Local grantees;
401 Oyster Company, Charlestown, $20,000
Bee Happy Homestead, Charlestown, $5,337
Commercial Fisheries Center of Rhode Island, Wakefield, $20,000
East Coast Oysters LLC, Saunderstown, $7,500
Luckyfoot Ranch Partnership, Saunderstown, $20,000
Moonstone Flower Company, Wakefield, $12,695
Moorefield Oyster Farm, Narragansett, $20,000
Narragansett Indian Tribe, Charlestown, $15,426
Rocky Rhode Oyster Co. LLC, Narragansett, $3,380
Saunderstown Garlic Farm, Saunderstown, $12,650
WinterHawk Vineyards, West Kingston, $5,751

South Kingstown Police to Host Scam Prevention Seminar

The South Kingstown Police Department has organized a seminar on scam prevention scheduled for Thursday, April 4th, at the Maury Lonnntjens Memorial Library, Narragansett.
The event aims to inform participants, particularly seniors, about a wide range of scams including those related to computers, telephones, home repairs, utilities, social security, romance, and real estate.
Detectives will offer advice on how to quickly identify potential scams and what steps to take if one suspects they are a victim.
The seminar is designed to enhance the attendees' ability to protect their finances from fraudsters employing fear, confusion, and distraction techniques.

Upcoming Local Events

Tuesday - April 2

Wednesday - April 3

Thursday - April 4

Friday - April 5

Saturday - April 6

Sunday - April 7

👉 We Want Your Events!

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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 County Local
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