In this South Kingstown Insider Issue…

📅 NEW EVENT CALENDAR

🗓️ Event Showcase - Blood Drive for Graham Brawley
🗓️ Event Showcase - Tunes & Tacos Fundraiser

🌤️ South Kingstown Weather - Rain with a high of 69

🏋️‍♀️ Free Summer Workouts for High School Students at Planet Fitness

🧑‍⚕️ South Kingstown Council Backs Key Healthcare Legislation

📍Support South Kingstown Local Businesses

📣 We Want to Spotlight Your Business!

Free Summer Workouts for High School Students at Planet Fitness

This summer, Planet Fitness is providing an excellent opportunity for high school students to stay active and healthy with the re-launch of their High School Summer Pass program. The program allows students aged 14 to 19 to work out for free at any Planet Fitness location from June 1 to August 31.

As the impact of the pandemic continues to affect teens' mental and physical health, Planet Fitness aims to support their wellness journey by offering a free, accessible fitness option. Chris Rondeau, CEO of Planet Fitness, emphasized the positive effects of exercise on teens' overall wellness and the company's commitment to investing in today's youth.

With 18 gyms across Rhode Island, including one in Wakefield, South Kingstown parents can encourage their teens to take advantage of this free program.

How to Sign Up

• Ages 18-19: Students can sign up on their own here.

• Ages 14-17: Students must register with a parent either online or at their local Planet Fitness location.

For more details and to sign up, visit Planet Fitness Summer Pass.

South Kingstown Council Backs Key Healthcare Legislation

The South Kingstown Town Council has passed a resolution supporting House Bill 2024 – H 8072 and Senate Bill 2024 – S 2722, which aim to improve state reimbursement rates for South County Health and other healthcare providers.
The legislation seeks to amend the Rhode Island Health Care Reform Act of 2000 to provide better support for local healthcare facilities.
Council members highlighted the importance of the legislation for maintaining the community's healthcare standards and addressing economic challenges faced by South County Health.
The resolution calls for broader support from other towns with South County Health facilities.

Blood Drive for Graham Brawley - June 6

Graham Brawley is bravely battling Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL). He has received over 60 blood transfusions in his fight so far. Join us in honoring Graham by donating the lifesaving gift of blood. Every donation helps save up to 3 lives!

Sign up to donate blood here: https://donate.ribc.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/77334

Location: Matunuck Surf Shop/Matunuck Pizza Pie Parking Lot

$10 coupon for all who come to give blood that can be used at Ocean Most, The Pub, or Matunuck Pizza Pie Co.More Details

Tunes & Tacos Fundraiser - June 6

A night to celebrate SK Student Musicians and Artists. Events include musical performances, student art show and raffle, 50/50 raffle, taco dinner & ice cream sundae bar (meat and vegan options).
Performances:
6:15   Splendid Strings
7:00   eSKape
7:45   Jazz Band

All proceeds support music, theater and art education for students in the South Kingstown School District.

We're thrilled to introduce South County Events, your new go-to community event calendar!

Our goal is to serve you better and provide a quick turnaround for event promotion. With South County Events, you can efficiently share and discover local happenings, bringing more value to our community.

Check it out today, stay informed, and submit your events to reach thousands of South County locals!

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