Opening Our Eyes: The Human Cost of Poverty
September 23, 2008 by Owen Johnson
Filed under Events, Organizations
Hunger affects 1 in every 8 Rhode Island households. There are 35,000 children living in poverty in Rhode Island – that’s 15% of the state’s population under 18….WHY?
Social Venture Partners Rhode Island invites you to participate in an interactive simulation to experience the challenges and frustrations of living and working in poverty. This unique experience is designed to help participants begin to understand what it might be like to live in a typical low-income family trying to survive.
Monday, September 29, 2008, 8:00-11:00am
Exchange City, Johnson & Wales Harborside Campus
321 Harborside Boulevard, Providence, RI 02905
R.S.V.P.: amy@svpri.org
There are also volunteer opportunities to help with the simulation. Please direct any questions to Social Venture Partners Rhode Island at 274-4564 ext. 3179 or amy@svpri.org
Knowledge Economy Event
September 22, 2008 by Owen Johnson
Filed under Events
The Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce, The Providence Foundation, The Association of Independent Colleges, and Universities of Rhode Island Innovation Providence Implementation Council cordially invite you to join them in the official launch of transforming the Providence region’s institutions, people and ideas into a 21st Century Knowledge Economy by attending a briefing on the Knowledge Economy Roadmap and Implementation Strategy:
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
9:30 – 11:00 a.m.
The Westin Providence
One West Exchange Street, Providence, RI
RSVP to Maureen Crowley at 401.621.6124 or by email at mcrowley@provchamber.com no later than October 1st.
Trees 2020 ~ Training on September 24, 2008
September 21, 2008 by Susan Korte
Filed under Environment, Events
Trees 2020 is a new tree planting initiative that aims to initiate the planting of 40,000 trees in Providence by the year 2020 to improve our environment. Our tree purchase program offers trees at a sharp discount to Providence property owners to encourage them to plant a tree in their own yards. 
A training date for volunteers with or without tree knowledge is planned for Wednesday, September 24, 2008 at 5pm. See below for brief invitation or the flyer and signup form.
From Doug Still, Providence City Forester:
Come be a part of the Tree Team! Volunteers are needed for Trees 2020, a new program to increase tree cover and improve the environment in Providence by encouraging homeowners and property owners to plant trees. Whether or not you have experience with trees, we need you! To learn more and get involved, please read the attached flyer.
TRAINING DATE for Site Assessment volunteers:
When: Wednesday, September 24, 2008 from 5:00 – 6:30 pm.
Where: Chamber of Commerce auditorium, 30 Exchange Terrace (downtown)
Given by: Doug Still, Providence City Forester
Send us your volunteer signup form, or contact Ray Perrault at 351-6440 x14 or by email. Our website www.trees2020.org will be on-line in late September.
T-Shirts and much appreciation for all volunteers!
This is a joint effort of the City of Providence and Groundwork Providence, funded by the Helen Walker Raleigh Tree Care Trust and the Rhode Island Foundation.
[This post originally appeared on The Providential Gardener.]
Mahi Mahi, Spaghetti & Disney in the Park – TODAY
September 21, 2008 by Mike Ritz
Filed under Events, Family, Food & Drink
The Steel Yard’s Fall 2008 Community Courses are beginning now!
September 17, 2008 by Mike Ritz
Filed under Art, Organizations
There’s still time to sign up for many of our fall courses, including some brand new ones: Stained Glass, Industrial Casting Techniques for the Kitchen, and more! Also, we welcome the return of Slip Casting and TWO sessions of Basic Bike Maintenance (weekday and weekend). Whether you’re interested in metalworking, ceramics, jewelry, glass or bicycles, there are plenty of chances to get your hands dirty and let your creativity soar, so sign up today!
Visit our website at www.thesteelyard.org to learn more about our offerings and register for classes.