Scavenger Hunt
The Glocester Land Trust announced the launch of a new, free activity for families this month, a bunny scavenger hunt on the main trail of their Sprague Farm property, brought to town in collaboration with Listen to Your Art. Young artists have painted 30 bunnies hidden along the trail and hikers who find them can win a large jelly cat bunny by posting a picture of themselves with the art on the land trust’s Facebook or Instagram page. The Sprague Trail can be accessed from a parking lot on Pine Orchard Road.
To qualify, photos must be posted by Sunday, May 31.
Relocation
A Chepachet business opened last year announced a move this week to a more visible location in town. Big John’s Wood Joint is relocating from its first home at 15 Money Hill Road to 1186 Putnam Pike, just by the village rotary, where it will reopen on Friday, April 24.
The business, owned by Burrillville residents John and Lisa Scungio, sells handmade wood products.
Live music
Hill’s Tavern & Grill at 417 Putnam Pike will host Steve Walason on Saturday, April 25 starting at 2 p.m. and The Earthmen starting at 8 p.m. On Sunday, April 26 it’s Table One starting at 2 p.m.
At Cady’s Tavern at 2168 Putnam Pike, it’s The Side Effect on Friday, April 24 starting at 7 p.m. Higher Ground on Saturday starting at 8 p.m. On Sunday, the tavern hosts its weekly Roadhouse Blues starting at 3 p.m.
Men’s breakfast
Chepachet Union Church at 1138 Putnam Pike will host a men’s breakfast on Saturday, April 25 starting at 8 a.m. All are invited to go for the bacon and eggs, and stay for the fellowship.
The breakfasts take place on the fourth Saturday of every month.
New officer
The Glocester Police Department recently welcomed new officer, with a swearing in ceremony for Ryan Valentim. Valentim joined the department as a lateral transfer from the Brown University Police Department. He was officially sworn in on Monday, April 20 and started his first shift soon after.
“We’re happy to have him as part of our team and know he’ll make a positive impact here in Glocester,” noted GPD.
Town meetings
The Historic District Commission will hold a meeting on Wednesday, April 22 starting at 7 p.m. at Town Hall at 1145 Putnam Pike. The agenda is here.
The Glocester Zoning Board will hold a meeting on Thursday, April 23 starting at 7 p.m. at Town Hall at 1145 Putnam Pike. The agenda is here.
