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General Announcements

Elizabeth Buffum Chace Center provides help for victims of domestic violence. For information about their services, or to get help, call (401)738-1700.

 Learn to speak, read and write English. Enroll in Literacy Volunteers of Kent County’s free learning program. For more information, call Literacy Volunteers of Kent County at 401-822-9103 or visit This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

 RICARES has announced the opening of a new women's sober house in Providence, with current openings for women with a real commitment to recovery. The location is in need of donated bedding, furniture, food staples, personal hygiene products, etc. For further information call 401-351-2093.

 The National House of Hope’s vision is to establish a House of Hope within driving distance of every major city in America by 2010 and the House of Hope Rhode Island, a residential program for hurting teens, is coming to New England! You can be a part of God’s work at House of Hope Rhode Island. Needed are prayer support, volunteers, staffing, property (for office space AND for residential location), supplies and finances. For more information email Jane Stach at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 401-286-4978.

 Donate blood and help assure that a safe and adequate blood supply is maintained. Visit one of the centers in Providence, Warwick, Woonsocket, Middletown, Narragansett or stop by a blood drive held throughout the state. Visit http://www.ribc.org/ or call 800-283-8385 to find the most convenient place to donate.

Three RI museums will offer free admission to all active duty military personnel and their families from Memorial Day through Labor Day 2010.  In RI, the three museums are:  Museum of Art, RISD in Providence, Museum of Natural History & Planetarium in Providence and the South County Museum in Narragansett, RI. For more information visit www.arts/gov/national/bluestarmuseums.

Barrington Christian Academy is now enrolling grades K-12 for the Fall 2010 term.  For more information please call (401) 246-0113.

All Rhode Islanders interested in pursuing careers in film and television....You need to be cautious when choosing to work with talent and casting companies who want to charge money for their services/acting classes.  They potentially could be financially predatory in nature, and will often use a child's dream to target their parents.  Think twice before offering your cash or credit card!  Be sure to check with the Better Business Bureau at (508) 652-4800 or the State of RI's Attorney General's Office at (401) 274-4400.

The Corliss Institute in Warren, RI is sponsoring a weekly Farmer's Market every Monday through September 30th, rain or shine, from 4 to 7pm at Burrs Hill Park, across from Warren Town Beach, featuring RI grown produce and flowers, as well as locally created gourmet foods, animal treats, ice cream and more.  For information, or to inquire about being a vendor participant, contact Holly at (401) 245-3609 extension 2670.

SEPTEMBER

September 4-United in Faith 2010, an Outdoor Festival of Christian Music, will take place at the Church of The Apostles, 170 Fairview Avenue, Coventry, RI from 11:30am to 7pm.  The festival features Sue Samuel, Spirit & Truth, Mike & Beth Silva, and Daryle Borrows & the Lighthouse Worship Band.  From noon to 5pm there will be a children's stage with entertainment, activities, and more!  Admission is FREE.  The RI Blood Center will conduct a Blood Drive from 11am to 3pm.  For more information visit www.apostlesri.org or call Cathy at (401) 499-3918 or the church office at (401) 821-7609.

September 12-Barrington Baptist Church will hold a Fall Family Kick-Off celebration at 10am.  There will be an outdoor worship service with singing, special music and a message from Pastor Paul Martins.  A potluck lunch, provided by the church family, will follow the service along with a time of games for all ages.  Bring your lawn chair or blanket and join us for rain or shine.  All are invited!  Located on Old County Road in Barrington, right off Rt 114.  Call the church office at (401) 246-0188 for more information.  

September 17-House of Hope RI will host their "Evening for Hope Fundraising Gala" at the Quidnessett Country Club in North Kingstown.   A silent auction begins at 5:30pm.  Dinner and a concert featuring Roger Grenier (an accomplished composer, musician and tenor) begin at 6:30pm.  Tickets are available by contacting Dana Altland at (401) 286-4978 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .  Registration deadline is September 10th.

September 25-Join Focus on the Family for the Celebrate Family Tour coming to New York City on Tuesday at 7pm.  This unique event features a live taping with Focus President, Jim Daly....and Dr. John Trent, author the The Blessing.  Plus, enjoy an appearance from Christian comedian Jeff Allen.  The event is free, but seating is limited.  Register today at focusonthefamily.com/new-york.  The Celebrate Family Tour...inspiring the next generation of families!

September 23-House of Hope RI will bring Mark Gregston from Heartlight Ministries (www.heartlightministries.org/turbulenceahead) in Hallsville, TX for his "Turbulence Ahead Seminar-parenting teens through the bumpy years" for youth workers and parents of teens & pre-teens.  This event is being held at East Greenwich High School from 7-9:30pm.  Doors will open at 6:30pm.  Tickets are $10 per person.  Contact Jane at (401) 378-6050 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it for tickets.

OCTOBER

October 2 & 3-Middletown Baptist Church, 1818 West Main Road, Middletown, RI is hosting a Harvest Revival with Evangelist Junior Hill on Saturday at 6pm and Sunday at 10:30am and 6pm.  Brother Hill is a God blessed vocational evangelist, having served the Lord in full time evangelism since 1967.  For more information call (401) 846-8382.