Back to school
Students return to school this week – and many of their parents return to work – following a two week winter break. Bronco parents are reminded that elementary students will continue to have outdoor recess, weather permitting, throughout the winter and that children should be dressed for outdoor conditions, and have a coat, hat and gloves in their backpack.
When it snows, Callahan and Steere Farm Elementary students who bring in proper gear including snow pants, boots and gloves are permitted to play in the snow.
Game night
The Burrillville Prevention Action Coalition’s game nights return this week with electronic and board games for kids in grades 6-12 on Friday, Jan. 9 with One Up Games. The event will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Wallace F. Lees Public Safety Complex at 1477 Victory Highway and will include pizza, lemonade and more.
Bingo night
The Downtown Pascoag & Neighborhood Association will host bingo night on Saturday, Jan. 10 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. in the hall of St. Joseph’s Church at 183 Sayles Ave. Shop with vendors and win prizes at the event, which will also include a quarter auction. Tickets cost $10 for adults or $5 for children under 12.
Music at the Farm
Grace Note Farm at 969 Jackson Schoolhouse Road and the Blackstone Valley Tourism Council will host the Katarina String Quartet on Sunday, Jan. 11 with a concert starting at 2 p.m. Tickets cost $30 for adults of $15 for students and can be purchased by calling the farm at (401) 567-0354.
Winner
Congratulations to Bella Restaurant at 1992 Victory Highway for being recognized among the best Italian restaurants in Providence County by BusinessRate for 2025. The award is based on data from Google Reviews and aims to identify local leaders in customer satisfaction, brand reputation and service excellence, ranked against local competitors
Town meetings
The Harrisville and East Burrillville Fire District merger subcommittee will hold a meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 6 starting at 7 p.m. at 115 Central 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.
