Peacock storytime
Glocester Manton Library at 1137 Putnam Pike will hold Peacock Storytime on Wednesday, Feb. 11 from 5 to 5:45 p.m., a program for children of all ages and families. Bill Carpentier will display his peacock artwork and tell the story of how he began making the birds, followed by a peacock craft.
Registration is required here.
Shop small
Businesses in Chepachet are inviting locals to Shop Small – Shop Chepachet on Thursday, Feb. 12 from 5 to 8 p.m., billed as “a simple winter gathering filled with creativity, community, and meaningful finds.”
Enjoy a cozy night to celebrate your valentine at the following participating stores:
*The Hen House~1189 Putnam Pike
*Trish Hampton’s Pet Boutique~1182 Putnam Pike
*Big John’s Wood Joint~ 15 Money Hill Road
*Vintage Connection 1178 Putnam Pike
Stand Up Comedy
Help support the Burrillville-Ponaganset boys hockey team on Friday, Feb. 13 at a stand up comedy show at Wallum Lake Rod & Gun Club at 200 Brook Road in Burrillville. The event will include a cash bar and guests are invited to bring their own snacks with doors at 7 p.m. and the show starting at 8 p.m.
Tickets cost $25 and must be purchased in advance via Venmo to @BHSHockeyParents-Boosters with ticket holders names in the comments.
Live music
Hill Tavern at 417 Putnam Pike will host Blissful Moon on Saturday, Feb. 14 starting at 8:30 p.m. and 3 Can Jam on Sunday, Feb. 15 starting at 2 p.m.
Cady’s Tavern at 2168 Putnam Pike will host Jesse Desorcy on Friday, Feb. 13 starting at 7:30 p.m. Ron Jones will be at Cady’s starting at 2 p.m. on Saturday and on Sunday, the tavern will host its weekly blues jam starting at 3 p.m.
Award
The Glocester Business Association recently named Kimberly Michalik, board member and owner of Oakleaf Family Campground, this year’s Joan M. Scorpio Award recipient. The award honors extraordinary dedication to both the GBA and the Glocester community.
“Kim embodies that spirit fully,” noted GBA. “We are proud to recognize her service.”
Town meetings
The West Glocester Fire District Executive Board will hold a meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 10 starting at 5:30 p.m. at 2410 Putnam Pike. The agenda is here.
The Charter Review Commission will hold a meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 10 starting at 6 p.m. at Town Hall at 1145 Putnam Pike. The agenda is here.
The Glocester Housing Authority will hold a meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 10 starting at 7 p.m. at 64 Chestnut Hill Road. The agenda is here.
The Assessor’s Board of Review will hold a meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 10 starting at 7 p.m. at Town Hall at 1145 Putnam Pike. The agenda is here.
The Glocester Land Trust will hold a meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 10 starting at 7 p.m. at Town Hall at 1145 Putnam Pike. The agenda is here.
The Glocester Budget Board will hold a meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 11 starting at 7 p.m. at Town Hall at 1145 Putnam Pike. The agenda is here.
The Harmony Fire District Executive Board will hold a monthly meeting on Thursday, Feb. 12 starting at 7 p.m. at the station at 194 Putnam Pike. The agenda is here.
The Glocester Conservation Commission is scheduled to hold a meeting on Thursday, Feb. 12 starting at 7 p.m. at Town Hall at 1145 Putnam Pike. The agenda is expected to be posted on the Secretary of State’s website 48 hours in advance.
