Tree ID Skills
Jesse Smith Library at 100 Tinkham Lane will hold a Tree ID session on Monday, Sept. 22 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the community room. R.I. Resource Conservation & Development Director Paul Dolan will lead a hands on talk and slideshow followed by a stroll outside. Discover interesting facts about different tree species and increase your understanding of the natural world.
A free copy of the Arbor Day Foundation’s booklet “What Tree Is That?” will be available. Register by calling the library at (401) 710-7800.
Land Trust Legos
Join the Burrillville Land Trust to see a display using LEGO bricks to visualize climate change warming data in a free event at Cross Mills Public Library at 4477 Old Post Road in Charlestown on Wednesday, Sept. 24 from 6 to 7 p.m. Land Trust President Paul Roselli will use his family history and and the work of brick artist Andrew Grover, to show the increase in climate change warming data using LEGO materials. “Visualizing raw data ensures accuracy, consistency, clarity and simplicity, and may set the stage to sway a doubtful mind,” said Roselli.
Visitors are invited to join in the discussion.
Vigil
A candlelight vigil to honor Kylee Monteiro and her unborn baby Ella will be held on Friday, Sept. 26 at Fountain Square Park in Pascoag. Friends, family, teachers, classmates and supporters of domestic abuse education are invited to attend and asked to bring lighters and pink and purple balloons.
Monteiro, who grew up in Burrillville, was found dead in Rehoboth, Mass. in August and was 11 weeks pregnant. Her boyfriend Gregory Groom is now facing murder charges. The vigil will be held rain or shine.
Fall Splash
The Fountain Square Fall Splash will take place on Saturday, Sept. 27 from 4 to 9 p.m. along Pascoag Main Street. Visit with vendors and enjoy food and drinks in the closed roadway, with DJs and entertainment by the Live Music Band. The event will feature games, activities, carriage rides and more.
Visit NRI NOW later this week for more information about the event.
Next Lunch & Learn
Burrillville Aging Stronger has scheduled the next Lunch & Learn – a Halloween-themed event – for Wednesday, Oct. 29 with doors to open at 10 a.m. at Wright’s Farm Restaurant at 84 Inman Road. Residents age 55 and older are invited to enjoy a free chicken dinner with costumes encouraged. Transportation is available if noted in the RSVP.
Reservations are required by calling (401) 710-7800 ext. 705 or emailing [email protected].
Town meetings
The East Burrillville Fire District and Harrisville Fire District Merger Subcommittee will hold a meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 23 starting at 7:30 p.m. at the Harrisville Fire District Office at 115 Central St. The agenda is here.
The Burrillville Redevelopment Agency will hold a meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 23 starting at 7 p.m. in the community room of Jesse Smith Library at 100 Tinkham Lane. The agenda is here.
The Burrillville Town Council will hold a meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 24 starting at 7 p.m. at the town building at 105 Harrisville Main St. The agenda is here.
