Volunteer training
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management will visit Jesse Smith Library on Tuesday, June 10 from 1 to 3 p.m. to instruct volunteers on how to educate and encourage boaters at state boat ramps to clean off plant debris from their boat, trailer, and gear before and after launching their boat. Volunteers will also collect data on boat traffic, how often plants are found on boats, and the most common areas where weeds are recorded.
Those who participate in the free two-hour training will be eligible to participate at any RIDEM state boat launch if they can commit to working, at a minimum, at least two hours a month in June, July, and August to help collect data throughout the boating season when plants hit peak growing conditions. The program aims to increase boaters’ compliance with state law that prevents the unintended spread of invasive plants.
Those interested must register for the session here.
Turtles, Legos & ice cream
The Burrillville Land Trust has scheduled an event that includes ice cream, stone-house tours, Lego climate change trees, face painting and more as part of the organization’s 25th anniversary celebration. Join volunteers on Thursday, June 12 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at 310 Eagle Peak Road in Pascoag for the event and enjoy a free ice cream from the Mumsy’s food truck. Local naturalist Samantha Young will offer turtle talks and brick artist Andrew Grover will show off Climate Change lego trees. Tour the schoolhouse and meet Joy, a 22-year-old Gypsy Cob horse. Land Trust president Paul Roselli will offer formal greetings at 6:30 p.m.
For more information, visit the Burrillville Land Trust on Facebook or send a note to [email protected].
Giant yard sale
The First Universalist Church of Burrillville at 134 Harrisville Main St. will hold a yard sale on Saturday, June 14 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. All proceeds will support the preservation of this historic church. Details for all church events can be found here.
Ben’s Lemonade Stand
The annual Ben’s Lemonade Stand event will take place on Saturday, June 14 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., featuring live music, raffles, food for dogs, balloon animals, free nail clippings, carriage rides and more to benefit the Burrillville Animal Shelter. It will take place on the town common by 35 Harrisville Main St. at the A.T. Levy gazebo, as BHS graduate Benjamin St. Pierre aims to meet his fundraising goal after donating some $40,000 to the shelter over the years.
Dogs are invited to join the family at the community event, now in its 16th year. Learn more about this year’s event, or make a donation if you can’t attend here.
Ongoing
The Burrillville Farmer’s Market continues this week from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 14 at the Stillwater Mill Pavilion on Tinkham Lane. Shop with local crafters, vendors and small businesses every week through September 27.
The Loft at Solitude Massage Therapy & Wellness Center at 979 East Ave. has published a full schedule of classes, workshops and events for the month of June – including a free community yoga session to take place on Saturday, June 14 from 1 to 2 p.m. Learn more or register here.
Town meetings
The Burrillville Recreation Commission will hold a meeting on Monday, June 9 starting at 6:30 p.m. at Jesse Smith Library at 100 Tinkham Lane. The agenda is here.
The Pascoag Fire District will hold a meeting on Monday, June 9 starting at 7 p.m. at Station #2 at 141 Howard Ave. The agenda is here.
The Burrillville Personnel Board will hold a meeting on Tuesday, June 10 starting at 8:30 a.m. at Town Hall at 105 Harrisville Main St. The agenda is here.
The Burrillville School Committee will hold a meeting on Tuesday, June 10 starting at 6 p.m. in the media center of Burrillville High School at 425 East Ave. The agenda is here.
The Burrillville Sewer Commission will hold a meeting on Tuesday, June 10 starting at 6:30 p.m. at the Wastewater Treatment Facility at 141 Clear River Drive. The agenda is here.
The Harrisville Fire District Operating Committee will hold a meeting on Tuesday, June 10 starting at 7 p.m. at 115 Central St. The agenda is here.
The Burrillville Town Council will hold a meeting on Wednesday, June 11 starting at 7 p.m. at Town Hall at 105 Harrisville Main St. The agenda is here.
A note on town meetings: Meeting agendas published after our weekly “things to know,” articles may not be listed above. Check the Secretary of State’s website for the latest updates.
