Winter concert
The Steere Farm Elementary School Chorus will hold a Winter Concert on Monday, Dec. 8 in the auditorium of Burrillville Middle School at 2220 Bronco Highway starting at 6 p.m. The event is open to the community and is the first in a series of upcoming school holiday concerts with several taking place next week.
Toys for Tots
Berard Desjarlais American Legion Post 88 will host its annual Toys For Tots collection on Saturday, Dec. 13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Binns building at 111 Chapel St. Bring a new unwrapped toy and get a free picture with Santa, with Santa to arrive at noon. The event will also include a Hess truck raffle, a new flag sale, a coat drive and collection of new coats and toiletries for the RI Veterans Home.
Jingle Mingle
The Burrillville High School Music Boosters program will hold its annual Jingle Mingle craft and vendors show on Saturday, Dec. 13 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the cafeteria of the school at 425 East. Ave. Enjoy raraffles & foods for sale including hotdogs, baked goods, coffee and cocoa; and shop local crafters and vendors with crochet items, totes, cozies, t-shirts, candles, Holiday décor, wreaths, jewelry and more.
The event will include performances by band and choir with proceeds to help support the school’s music program.
Bingo night
The Downtown Pascoag & Neighborhood Association will host bingo night on Saturday, Dec. 13 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.
SOS Big Band
The Assembly Theatre at 26 East Ave. will host SOS Big Band on Sunday, Dec. 14 with a show starting at 3 p.m. with holiday classics and jazz standards. General admission costs $15 with tickets available here.
Free tickets to the event are available to residents age 55 and older through a grant on a first come, first serve basis. To reserve, contact (401) 710-9463.
Candlelight Carols
New Hope Baptist Church of Pascoag at 65 South Main St. will host Community Candlelight Carols on Sunday, Dec. 14 starting at 5 p.m., a free family-friendly event. The event will feature music, narration, and audience participation, with refreshments to follow.
Town meetings
The Burrillville Recreation Commission will hold a meeting on Monday, Dec. 8 starting at 6:30 p.m. at Jesse Smith Library at 100 Tinkham Lane. The agenda is here.
The Pascoag Fire District Board of Fire Commissioners will hold a meeting on Monday, Dec. 8 starting at 7 p.m. at Station #2 at 141 Howard Ave. The agenda is here.
The Burrillville School Committee will hold a meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 9 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, Dec. 9 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, Dec. 9 starting at 7 p.m. at 115 Central St. The agenda is here.
The Pascoag Fire District Board of Fire Commissioners will hold a meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 10 starting at 6 p.m. at Station #2 at 141 Howard Ave. The agenda is here.
The Burrillville Town Council will hold a meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 10 starting at 7 p.m. in the town building at 105 Harrisville Main St. The agenda is here.
The Personnel Board will hold a meeting on Thursday, Dec. 11 starting at 2:30 p.m. at the Legion Hall at 103 Harrisville Main St. The agenda is here.
