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School Bond Community Forum May 1st | South Kingstown Unveils $1.25 Million Grants for Local Businesses
Issue #155
In this South Kingstown Insider Issue…
📅 The Big Event List
🌤️ South Kingstown Weather
🏫 School Bond Community Forum May 1st
💰 South Kingstown Unveils $1.25 Million Grants for Local Businesses
🚧 Nighttime Construction to Affect Newport Pell Bridge Traffic on April 30th
📚 South Kingstown and Narragansett High Schools Shine in State Rankings
📍Support South Kingstown Local Businesses
Nighttime Construction to Affect Newport Pell Bridge Traffic on April 30th
On the night of April 30th, the Newport Pell Bridge will undergo construction work for the installation of a new gantry at the Jamestown approach. The work, scheduled between 10 PM and 3 AM, will involve periodic rolling traffic stoppages.
Motorists are advised to plan for potential delays or to consider alternative routes.
South Kingstown Unveils $1.25 Million Façade Improvement Grants for Local Businesses
South Kingstown has launched a grant program offering $1.25 million to enhance storefronts and building facades in Wakefield and Peace Dale. Funded through the American Rescue Plan Act, this program supports the rehabilitation of commercial properties, aiming to boost local businesses and revitalize commercial corridors. Business owners can access application details and eligibility requirements on the town’s website, marking a strategic move to improve the local economy and commercial aesthetics.
School Bond Community Forum May 1st
On May 1st, residents of South Kingstown are invited to a community forum organized by the School Building Committee, concerning the new high school and athletic field project. The meeting will take place at 7:00 PM at South Kingstown High School and will also be accessible virtually through Zoom for those who register online. This forum will provide an opportunity for community members to ask questions, learn more about the project, and engage directly with the planning process.
South Kingstown and Narragansett High Schools Shine in State Rankings
U.S. News & World Report recently released its 2024 rankings for public high schools in the United States, including evaluations at the national and state levels. While no Rhode Island schools made the national top 100, South Kingstown High School and Narragansett High School were recognized among the top ten in Rhode Island. The rankings considered several factors such as college readiness and state assessment performances.
Upcoming Local Events
Tuesday - April 30
Billingual Storytime @ Kingston Free Library
10:30AM - 11:30 AMPreschool Explorers @ Peace Dale Library 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Learn New Car Technology with AARP @ Maury Lootjens Memorial Library 10:30 AM 11:30 AM
Homeschool Hangout @ Peace Dale Library 2 PM - 3 PM
Tuesday Movie: The Marsh King’s Daughter @ Maury Lootjens Memorial Library 4 PM - 6 PM
Evening Knitters Group @ Robert Beverly Hale Library
6 PM - 8 PMEarth Day Plogging @ Camp Cronin 6 PM - 8 PM
Wednesday - May 1
May Day Dancing at Dawn & Community Breakfast @ The Towers 5:40 AM
Family Storytime @ Peace Dale Library 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Women’s Day Out of South County @ The Break 2 PM - 8 PM
Pints for Paws @ Mews Tavern 6 PM - 8 PM
Trivia @ Tower Hill Brewing 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
SK School Building Project Community Forum @ SK High School 7 PM
Thursday - May 2
Library PlayDate @ Peace Dale Library 10:30 AM - 11:!5 AM
Author Talk with Dr. Fine @ Maury Lootjens Memorial Library 6 PM - 7 PM
Wllie J. Laws @ Ocean Mist 6 PM - 10 PM
Trivia @ Sons of Liberty 7 PM - 9 PM
URI BIG Band @ Pump House 7 PM - 10 PM
Friday - May 3
Kids Art Spot @ Kingston Free Library 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Danilo Henriquez @ Shaidzon 5 PM - 8 PM
URI Jazz Combos @ Pump House 6 PM - 10 PM
Taste of the Towers @ The Towers 7 PM - 9 PM
Sean Chambers and the Savoy Brown Rhythem Sectio @ The Courthouse Center for the Arts 7:30 PM
The Naticks Acoustic Duo @ The Pub in Matunuck
8:30 PM - 11:30 PMDELA & Rock Steady Easy @ Ocean Mist 9 PM - 11:59 PM
Saturday - May 4
Community Night @ Green Line Apothecary 8:30 AM - 7 PM
Moonstone Market @ Moonstone Beach 10 AM - 5 PM
Spring StoryWalk @ Kingston Free Library 10:30 AM - 4 PM
May the Fourth Be With You: Meet & Greet Adoptable Pets @ Animal Rescue Rhode Island 11 AM - 1 PM
LIVE Music Fundraiser @ Java Madness 1 PM - 5 PM
Drinky Derby Day @ Sons of Liberty 1 PM - 10 PM
Modifieds @ Shaidzon 3 PM - 6 PM
May the 4th be with you @ Rebekah Cook Art 3 PM - 5 PM
Izzy @ The Pub in Matunuck 4 PM - 7 PM
The Diane Blue Band @ Pump House 6 PM - 10 PM
Saints in the City @ The Courthouse Center for the Arts
7:30 PM
Sunday - May 5
Mother’s Day Marketplace by the Sea @ The North Beach Clubhouse 10 AM - 3 PM
Wakefield Flea @ Elks Lodge 11 AM - 4 PM
Cinco de Mayo Party with Maiz @ Sons of Liberty 12 PM - 4 PM
Pat Barone @ Shaidzon 2 PM - 5 PM
Cinco de Mayo Funday with He Said She Said @ Ocean Mist
4 PM
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