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Competition, artistic expression and personal vendettas headlined the latest show at the Artists Exchanges Theatre 82 in Cranston. The popular local theater hosted a Whodunnit theatrical, interac-tive Murder Mystery. Audience members where invited and encouraged to inter-rogate suspects, inspect clues and solve the mystery. The show featured a cast of

colorful characters played by a cast of lo-cal actors from all walks of life.

Artists Exchanges mission is all about integration. We have a great community of actors who keep coming back to per-form, Director Jessica Chace explains. It is really nice to work with people from all

Theatre 82 hosts interactive theatrical experience for the whole family

As the youth of todays world struggle to find their place, it is becoming apparent that outlets and support are needed. Such an outlet can be found at local church, New Life Worship Center. With four cam-puses located in Rhode Island and Mas-sachusetts, New Life is encouraging young people and families to become involved and find peace through Christ. The church has grown considerably since its begin-nings over 26 years ago. What started as a small church of 11 people has grown to nearly 2000.

The philosophy of New Life is to in-volve every age group and encourage par-ticipation through various ministries and activities, explains Pastor Ron Termale,

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Photos: New Life Worship Center has something for people of all ages and all walks of life. Pictured are scenes from Sunday Worship at the East Greenwhich campus, Wednesday night Awakening and New Life Kids. Photos courtesy of New Life Worship Center

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Civilians who join the military find their lives change forever upon entering the service. The armed forces shape a person, teaching discipline, humility, bravery, and many other life lessons. Joining the military often means making substantial personal sacrifices, as servicemen and women are typically called away from their families and the comforts of home.

Many grateful men and women want to show their appreciation to those who risk their lives to defend their country, but they may not always know how. The following are a number of ways you can show your appreciation to members of the military.

* Thank a service member. If you see a person in uniform, thank them for their service to the country. Use the persons title if you can identify rank, or simply use the respectful terms of sir or madam. Though a simple gesture, a verbal token of gratitude can go a long way toward brightening a soldiers day.

* Volunteer with a veterans association. Volunteering is another way to show veterans and active service members how much you appreciate the sacrifices they have made. Volunteer at a veterans hospital or help to organize an event thats commemorating the efforts of local veterans and active service members.

* Propose an event to honor local service members. Petition a town council for a special parade to honor your communitys military personnel, including veterans and active duty members.

* Raise funds. Fundraisers are another way to show military members how much you appreciate their service. Collect money for a military-based scholarship, asking a local high school or university to establish the scholarship in the name of a local veteran or active duty service member.

* Provide a forum in which a serviceman or servicewoman can share his or her story. Soldiers can offer unique insight on issues that affect civilians, and the community can benefit from servicemen and women who share their stories. When hosting a community event, ask a soldier to be a keynote speaker.

* Send gifts to active military. Make care packages or write cards and thank you notes to stationed troops. Organizations like the USO, Military-Missions.org or AnySoldier.com can ensure your packages make their way into the hands of soldiers.

* Help an active duty service members family. Spouses of active duty military personnel often must handle all of the chores that come with managing a household on their own. To show how much you appreciate a service members efforts, offer to lend a hand around his or her house. This can make life easier on a service man or womans spouse, and your companionship may provide a world of good. You can even go the extra mile by organizing a military spouse appreciation night at a nearby church or recreation hall. Offer free babysitting and provide refreshments and entertainment.

* Publicly display your patriotism. Active duty service members and veterans joined the military to defend our way of life, and you can show pride for your country and appreciation for their efforts by hanging a flag outside of your home.

* Pick up the tab. Surprise a person in uniform by paying for his or her meal at a restaurant. Its a simple gesture, but it shows how much you appreciate that service members sacrifice.

Gestures that show military personnel how much you appreciate them need not be lavish. Any and all expressions of gratitude can make a world of difference.

How to show your appreciation to members of the military

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The Lions Club is a local organization that was founded to meet the needs of the community on a local and global scale. The local Lions Club in Smithfield is furthering its fundraising efforts by hosting a brand new event for the whole family. A quarter mile uphill race called Conquor the Hill which features an extremely challenging 8% incline. The Lions Club invites individuals, families, and teams to participate in some friendly competition for a good cause. The event will take place on Saturday, May 16 at 9:00 am on Capron Road in Smithfield. Cash prizes will be given for first place male and female runners.

Lions Club Membership Chairperson and avid runner Paul McKenney conceived the event after participating in the historic Northeast Mt. Washington Road Race in New Hampshire. The yearly event draws thousands of competitors from all over the world and is known for its challenging incline.

Its an extraordinarily popular event, Paul explains. We have four major fundraisers every year. I wanted to create a fundraiser with a unique and interesting challenge that will encourage people to come out. We are encouraging police departments, fire departments and other local businesses to create teams as well as families and individuals to participate.

The event will also showcase local vendors and businesses. A local DJ will be providing entertainment. Local sponsors include Wrights Dairy Farm, who will graciously donate chocolate milk and The Thirsty Beaver, which will host a race after-party.

McKenny has been Lion for a year and a half. He was inspired to join the Club after participating in the Lions 5K and witnessing the club in action. At the end of the race, the Club presented a handicapped girl with a custom-made bike from the proceeds. Seeing the smile on her face inspired me to become a Lion.

The Lions Club exists to provide humanitarian support and relief to local families and individuals in need. Our motto is We Serve. The organization consists of volunteers. Every year we give out 4 $1000 scholarships to students at local high schools. Providing relief to local families in need is something I am extremely proud of.

The Elks Lodge in Smithfield will also be host to another Lions fundraiser, the Annual Beer Tasting Event on Friday, April 10. Guests will have the opportunity to sample 60

different beers. The entry fee is $20.00.Those interested in participating in the

race are encouraged to register online on the Smithfield Lions Club website at www.smithfieldlionsri.com.

Proceeds from the race and all Lions Club fundraisers will go to college scholarships for local students and also to humanitarian aid to local families in need of shelter, food, heat, and clothing.

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Madeline Martin has always had a love for math. She inherited her love for numbers from her parents. Her father is a Professor and her mother is an Actuary. She can recall fondly her father quizzing her with math problems while driving to school in the morning when she was a child.

She is currently is a freshman at Brown University and is looking forward to delving into the more advanced mathematics in her second year.

"I am definitely excited to learn the more advanced maths, but it is a bit intimidating at the same time," She comments. "It is definitely going to be a challenge."

While scanning the Brown Uni-versity job boards, she came across a posting for tutors at Mathnasium. It was a perfect fit for her and she came on board in September.

Her previous experience tutoring came while she was in high school. She volunteered for 2 hours every week at a middle school and also offered private tutoring lessons to students who required further atten-tion.

Madeline truly enjoys seeing her students developing their own meth-

ods towards solving a problem. "The great thing about math is that there are various ways to solve a problem. It's not just 7 + 4 = 11. I believe you can be creative with math. You can look at it as 7 + 3 + 1 or 7 + 7 - 3."

A challenge that Madeline some-times faces is that students do not always communicate when they still are not understanding the process. "It is definitely important for the student to convey when they are not grasping a concept or a term. It helps the tutor know if what they are doing is helping the student. Sometimes the students don't always speak up but you can read it in their body language."

Madeline observes that people generally struggle with the concept of negative numbers. "It is hard to imagine because you can't see -5 on a ruler. Sometimes students need to see a tangible representation of negative numbers. I use money a lot to illustrate this concept. For ex-ample, when you are $5 in debt and you spend $9 more dollars, what are you left with? They understand after I show them a sample like that."

She has aspirations to follow in her father's footsteps to become a teacher of mathematics.

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campus Pastor of New Life East Greenwich. When you come through the doors of New Life, you see people from all age groups serving as greeters, ushers, caf attendants, musicians and offering prayers for those in need.

New Life is headed by Senior Pastors, Steve and Nancy Boyce at the main campus located in Smithfield, Rhode Island. Both of their children serve alongside with their parents in ministry, working tirelessly on providing the best spiritual experience for the youth and children. It is im-portant that children learn to love their church. The youth are our future and it is up to us to fill our children with an enthusiastic love for God and church.

Aiming various activities to stimulate the youths passion for Christ, Pastor Ron explains the importance of being relevant within the boundaries of the Bible. The church needs to speak the language of this next generation with-out diluting the teachings of Christ and the Bible. Young people are searching for God and do not want religious tradition without experiencing the love of Christ and power of the Holy Spirit. Young people are being influenced by a media culture that often paints church as something outdated and irrelevant. Our challenge is to

combat this perception. There are dynamic Christian churches all over the world grow-ing with young people passionate about their personal relationship with Jesus. As more young people are positively impacted and benefited by a life of faith, they will bring the message of the Good News to their generation. This is what is happening at New Life Worship Center.

New Life features many programs and events for children and youth. On Wednesday nights, over 300 teens gather at the Smithfield campus for their own youth church service called Awak-ening. The evening features music, special lighting effects and dynamic young people preaching the Gospel.

It is quite evident the Christian youth move-ment is spreading across the region. The evi-dence of this may be the Awakening Conference held by the church for two weeks in April, Pastor Ron explains. The conference, which is held at the New Life Worship Centers 40 acres campus in Smithfield, attracts preachers and musicians from all over the world.

The Awakening Conference was started by Pastor Jordan Boyce, son of Steve and Nancy Boyce, 8 years ago. Jordan was 15 years old at the time. The Awakening Conference is two weeks of celebration and revival. The event features speakers, musicians and performers

from all over the world. This years conference takes place April 23 - 25 and April 30 - May 2 at the Smithfield Campus. You can register online at www.awakeningconference.com.

The church will continue to bring Gods love and salvation through Christ to a hurting world because of a new generation of Christians, says Pastor Ron. God will use the next generation to continue the mission of Jesus Christ on the earth.

Pastor Ron Termale is the Pastor of the New Life East Greenwich campus. The East Green-wich campus holds weekly services at 11:00 am at East Greenwich High School, 300 Avenger Drive, East Greenwich. Other locations for New Life Worship Center are 1082 Davol Street, Fall River, MA, 81 Felton Street, New Bedford, MA and 915 Douglas Pike, Smithfield, RI. All are invited and welcome to celebrate this coming Easter Sunday.

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over the community. Our goal is promote the arts through our programs, summer camps and classes.

The show is set in modern times during a final showdown of the fictional March Master-piece Madness, a monthly art-sport competi-tion which has reached its climax with the final four contestants competing for a cash prize of $60,000. Hijinks abounds when the head of the Greater Cranston Chamber of Com-merce, Sandy Akers (played by Bob Macaux) is murdered before the winner can be announced. Everyone becomes a suspect and thats when the real fun begins.

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conceived by Director Jessica Chace in col-laboration with the cast, Marley Bridges Theatre Company and Newport Murder Mystery. The killer is revealed to be the 80 year old Eugene Friedman (played by Harold Ashton) who carries a personal vendetta against the Akers family.

The show focuses on a unique concept of blending sports and art together under one umbrella called ARTletics. I was wanting to really focus on art and I thought it was a funny con-cept, Chace explains. The colorful characters were already booming in my mind. This show is really customized to the uniqueness of the char-acters. I am also a huge sports fan and blending the two was so much fun.

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Barnes & Noble Warwick is pleased to host the star of Bravo's TV show Million Dollar Listing NY and the nation's #1 real estate broker for a talk and booksigning for his new book The Sell The Secrets of Selling Anything to Anyone on Friday, April 17th at 7pm at 1350 Bald Hill Road, Warwick as he shares his secrets for THE SELL:The Secrets of Selling Anything to Anyone by Fredrik Eklund with Bruce Littlefield.

Whether it's closing a deal, meeting new people, or landing the job of your dreams, everyone and everything is in some way about buying and selling. Regardless of your profes-sion, you've been in sales your whole life. In THE SELL: The Secrets of Selling Anything to Anyone (Gotham Books, April 2015, Hard-cover & eBook), Fredrik Eklund-star of Bravo's Million Dollar Listing NY and the nation's #1 real estate broker-takes readers through his criteria for selling, convincing, negotiating, and planning in order to sell the most valuable asset you've got: yourself. Because, as Fredrik says, "if you know how to sell YOU, you know how to sell anything." Fredrik Eklund leads the #1 real estate team in the nation and is a member of Douglas Elliman's senior man-agement team in Manhattan. Originally from Stockholm, Sweden, he is active in the Real Estate Board of New York and is involved with several charities.

In his charismatic and signature voice, Fredrik shares his journey from a Scandinavian dreamer to New York real estate guru. He outlines the path that has taken him through a myriad of jobs-from small town Swedish calendar hawker, panini seller, bartender, to

eventually the top of New York City residen-tial real estate. Fredrik's journey, and all he stands for, perfectly represents the American dream: making it big through hard work and determination. Now, with The Sell he spills his secrets and shares his tricks to arm readers with the tools they need to "Live your dream, make The Sell, and shine like the bright star I know you are."

Fredrik's advice is not just for those who call themselves "salespeople." We all sell a smile to get the better table in a restaurant, a kind remark to get our way with customer service, and sincerity to form long lasting friendships. He breaks down his keys to suc-cess into three categories:

SELLING YOURSELF: How to act, dress, and talk the part to attract others in first buy-ing you, and then whatever you have to sell or offer.

FIND YOUR MESSAGE AND AUDIENCE: Step-by-step instructions on how to craft the perfect pitch, find the people who want your services, and negotiate the best deal.

INSPIRE AND GET NOTICED: Influence others to work with you, know how to fail and learn from it, and how to enjoy your suc-cess.

The Sell is Fredrik's fun and practical guide to helping readers be more effective in coming into their own, building relationships, estab-lishing trust, and mastering the art of persua-sion. He knows that success takes hard work, research, knowledge, and commitment. If you want to have more personal and professional success, and lead a rich and fulfilling life, The Sell is the answer to all of your questions.

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Fredrik Eklund leads the #1 real estate team in the nation and is a member of Douglas Elli-man's senior management team in Manhattan. Originally from Stockholm, Sweden, he is ac-tive in the Real Estate Board of New York and is involved with several charities.

Bruce Littlefield is a TV personality and best-selling author of numerous books, including Airstream Living and Garage Sale America; and is the coauthor of many bestsellers, includ-ing Zach Wahls's My Two Moms and Barbara Corcoran's Use What You've Got.

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On Friday, May 1, from 5:30 - 8:30 pm the Rhode Island Community Food Bank will host the fundraiser Truck Stop: A Festival of Street Eats at the ALEX AND ANI City Center in Kennedy Plaza, Downtown Providence. Admis-sion is $75 per guest.

The lively Downcity event features Rhode Island's finest food trucks brought together to support the work of the Food Bank. Truck Stop is one of the signature events of the Eat Drink RI Festival weekend.

Music will be performed by the Superchief Trio, featuring Keith Munslow and friends, who perform a repertoire of swing, New Orleans R&B, jump blues and boogie woogie.

Truck Stop has been a huge success for the Food Bank, said Andrew Schiff, Chief Executive Officer of the Rhode Island Com-munity Food Bank. The entire community gets behind this unique event and we truly appreciate all of their enthusiasm and support.

The funds raised help us purchase healthy, nutri-tious foods that are then distributed to individuals and families in need in our communities.

The Food Bank now serves 63,000 people every month through its statewide network of 169 member agen-cies. Last year, the Food Bank distrib-uted nearly 10 million pounds of food to ensure that no Rhode Islander goes hunger.

One in three served by the Food Bank is a child under

the age of 18. One in five is a senior 60 years of age or older. Children, seniors, and the working poor are among those most greatly affected by limited access to nourishing food.

Last year's event raised over $106,000 for the Food Bank, thanks to generous spon-sors and the many guests who attended. This years Truck Stop includes Street Eats Festival Sponsor Stop & Shop.

This year's event will feature a full evening of sampling from Rhode Island's most beloved gourmet food trucks. Your ticket will also include a free drink at the cash bar. To whet your appetite, here's a list of the food trucks that have already signed onto the event.

Acacia CafeBuddha BellyEllie's BakeryFlour Girls Baking CompanyFugoGilded TomatoGotta QLike No UdderMijos TacosNoble KnotsO'CrepePat's PasturedPresto Strange ORocket Fine Street FoodTallulah's Taqueria

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Each year, on the second Saturday in May, letter carriers across the country collect food donations for their local food banks as part of Stamp Out Hunger.

Once again, the Rhode Island Community Food Bank is partnering with the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) in ask-ing you to leave a bag of non-perishable food at your mailbox on Saturday, May 9. Your donation will be collected and delivered to us through the generous efforts of our letter carriers.

Stamp Out Hunger is a collaborative effort of the NALC, the United Way of Rhode Island, AFL- CIO Community Services, and the United States Postal Service.

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Run for Hope 5k to be held at Hope Elementary

The Hope PTA is inviting adults, families and children of all ages to participate in the Run for Hope 5K Run/Walk on Sunday, April 12 at 11:00 am at Hope Elementary School on 391 North Road.

The event will be held on a certified USATF sanctioned course. There will also be a childrens race starting at 10:00 am. Also featured at the event will be raffles, music, chil-drens games and concessions.

The proceeds from the race will support school pro-grams, supplies, activities and equipment sponsored by the Hope PTA.

The entry fee is $20 per participant and $60 per family (up to six members) before April 9. The fees on the morn-ing of the race are $25 per participant and $75 per family.

All registered participants will have the option of picking up their race number and t-shirt on Saturday, April 11 from 10:00 am to noon at the Hope Library on 374 North Road or on the day of the race.

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The Rhode Island Department of Health, Tobacco Free Rhode Island, dozens of youth-based organizations and more than 200 teens gathered in downtown Providence on Wednesday March 18th for the second annual Rhode Island Zombie Walk. The event allowed local teens to affirm their commitment to reduce tobacco use and secondhand smoke in Rhode Island zombie style! Dressed as the zombies of dead smokers, the teens marched from Johnson and Wales University's Schneider Auditorium to the Providence Place Mall, making stops along the way to offer to-bacco-users information on how to quit, and to thank Rhode Island organizations and local businesses for passing tobacco-free poli-cies. Cancerous lesions on their faces and stomas on their necks helped the teens make a dramatic statement about the effects of tobacco-related disease.

"This event is an exciting and creative way teens can show their support for a tobacco-free life-style," said Director of the Rhode Island Department of Health, Mi-chael Fine, MD. " Rhode Island has

the second-lowest youth smoking rate in the country. It is critical that we continue to inform teens about the dangers of smoking. Among young people, the short-term health consequences are se-rious and include respiratory and non-respiratory effects, addiction to nicotine, and the associated risk of other drug use."

East Providence was well represented at the Zombie Walk. All together, there were fifty East Providence High School students in attendance. The group was organized by the East Providence Prevention Coalition (EPPC) and all students in attendance were exposed to what activism and the effects of tobacco are. The Townie Volunteer Corp assisted with creating posters for the event and showed up in large numbers. Hannah Gomez and Shannon Francis, seniors at EPHS and former Zombie Walk attend-ees, led the charge by attending many planning meetings before-hand to offer youth input.

"This year, I'm more than pleased to do the Zombie Walk," said Hannah Gomez. "I partici-pated last year and it was such a

blast and I made the best memo-ries with my friends. Instead of just passing out flyers with info, I loved how we got to wear the Zombie make-up. It wasn't the typical tobacco free event and that's what made it so unique. It's important to me because so many people don't realize the impact that tobacco has on our bodies, even the e-cigs that are suppos-edly safe."

Spoken Word Artist Jay Chattel-le, volunteered his time to emcee the event. He started the youth off with an inspiring speech and performance that set the tone for the afternoon. Professional make-up artist Joseph Arsenault and volunteers from the Emergency Management Homeland Security Club provided make-up applica-tion for the group. Zombies were escorted along this year's route by officers from the Providence Police Department as well as Rhode Island's own Tony "The Dancing Cop" Lepore.

Tobacco Free Rhode Island also provided a group of youth with tobacco facts to give to their elected officials before beginning the walk.

"Two out of every three smok-ers die from their smoking. Tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable death and disease in Rhode Island and the nation, killing over 1600 Rhode Islanders every year," said Karina Holyoak Wood, Director of Tobacco Free Rhode Island. "Tobacco addiction takes hold in the teenage years. Nearly 90 percent of all adult smokers started smoking before age 19. Helping teens stay away from tobacco is the best way to prevent a lifetime of tobacco ad-diction, disease and death."

The event concluded with an after party at Dave and Busters, where the zombies were treated to games and refreshments.

The Rhode Island Zombie Walk was part of The Campaign for To-bacco-Free Kids' "Kick Butts Day," a national annual observance that gives youth the opportunity to take a stand against tobacco in creative ways. The Walk was sponsored by CVS Health, RIPTA, the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, Tobacco Free Rhode Island, the United Way of Rhode Island, Johnson and Wales University, and the Office of Rural Health.

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Hair Stylist & Make-Up Artist1636 Cranston Street | Cranston, RI

401.943.2459

SWEAT TO FEEDOur SWEAT TO FEED program means that with every class you take at SOFIT, one meal gets donated to a hungry American in need. The more you sweat, the more you help plain and simple. No better way to kick off the month that celebrates giving!

SO, go ahead, take 1/give 1

SOFIT 50 Minnesota Avenue401.996.6107 (Book classes online also)www.sofitsocycle.com

MadisonHeights Amie Lemire Owner | Designer

401.871.0606

One-of-a-kindHandmade

JewelrySpecializing

in crafting memorial

jewelry pieces. Lend Me

A TenorUntil April 19, 20151245 Jefferson Blvd., W

arwick

Purchase tickets at oceanstatetheatre.org

or call Box Office: (401) 921-6800

Thursday, April 9th at 2:30 pmGrades 6-12

Cryptozoology is the study of animals whose existence appear in myths, legends, or are reported, such as Bigfoot and Chupa-cabra, Loch Ness Monster and more. Join us as Carl Johnson and Dina Palazini share their experiences with such creatures and answer your questions!

Carl L. Johnson has been researching un-orthodox subjects, studying parapsychology, Cryptozoology and investigating reports of

the unexplained for the past three decades, specializing as a demonologist. Carl was a member of The Atlantic Paranormal Society for eight years and appeared on the first two seasons of the popular SyFy Channel series Ghost Hunters.

Dina M. Palazini author of Legend Meets Truth: Bigfoot in Rhode Island, can be described as empathic and intuitive. Since early childhood, Dina has dem-onstrated an ability to experience the emotional state of others, and to detect

disembodied presences. Dina conducts an ongoing exploration of paranormal phenomena and Cryptozoology through Beyond The Veil Paranormal, the investi-gating team which she founded in 2009.

(Although the intended audience is teens, adults are welcomed too.) Marian J. Mohr Memorial Library, 1 Memorial Ave, Johnston, R.I. 02919, 401-231-4980 x5, www.mohrli-brary.org.

This Program is Sponsored by THE FRIENDS OF MOHR LIBRARY.

Explore Big Foot and other creatures

Explore Big Foot and other CreaturesGrades 6-12

Thursday, April 9th at 2:30 pmMarian J. Mohr Memorial Library

1 Memorial Ave, Johnston 401-231-4980 x5www.mohrlibrary.org

CODING FOR MINECRAFTWednesday, April 2211:00 am to 1:00 pm

Ages 8 to 12. Registration is required. Marian J. Mohr Memorial Library1 Memorial Ave, Johnston 401-231-4980 x5www.mohrlibrary.org

"A Tribute to Survival" Concert

sponsored by the Armenian Martyr

s Memorial

Committee of R.I., featuring The Ar

menian Chorale of

R.I. and a full orchestra, guest artist

s and the Sayat Nova

Dance Company of Boston. Free a

dmission.

Visit www.ammri.org for information.

Sunday, April 12 - 3:00 pm

Park Theatre, 848 Park Ave., Crans

ton

CounTry LinE DAnCE LEssons

Wednesday, April 15 - 7:00 pm

Wednesdays from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at the

East Smithfield Neighborhood Center

7 Esmond St., Smithfield. Admission is $7.

Call steve at 401-524-3417.

Dare To Dream 5K Walk/RunSunday, April 12 at 10:00am - 1:00

pm

Benefit to purchase a facility that will support our

homeless and at risk veterans in New England.

Bryant University1150 Douglas Pike, Smithfield

Johnston Historical societyApril 12, 2015 | 2:00 pm

special speaker Presentation: What We Did on our China Vacation

101 Putnam Pike, Johnston

Looking for aGraphic Designer at an

affordable price?Call Janelle at 401-644-6207

for all your creative solutions.Great designs, great prices!


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you may email it to

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Please be aware that we print monthly, Submissions for the following month must be submitted by no later than the 27th of

every month.We are also more than happy to post your events on our facebook page and website.

We live to serve the community!

Liddle Tots II TeenPond Plaza1160 Post RoadWarwick, RI 02888Tel: [email protected]

Lynn Carlino & Laura Liddle

Directors

Before & After School Program

Salon Inspirations1636 Cranston Street Cranston, RI

Readings by Lisa LLC

Call or text for an appointment401.368.3815

Internationally known psychic medium, life coach and tarot specialist

In person Phone Skype Parties Events

MATT 401.829.2801 | [email protected]

Having Fun With Bob & Son

PRIVATE FUNCTIONSBIRTHDAY PARTIES

Its your party. Its your choice!

Fun By The NumbersLike puzzles? Then youll love sudoku. This mind-bending puzzle will have you hooked from the moment you square off, so sharpen your pencil and put your sudoku savvy to the test!

Heres How It Works Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle!

Bring Your Own Improv's Late Night Comedy Show

Warwick Museum of Art3259 Post Road, Warwick

Every Friday at 9:00 p.m. Admission: $7

Stimulate your mind and body with Okinawan Karatewww.okinawantemple.com

200 Pleasant View Ave.Smithfield, RI

233-0334 / 965-3044Keeping the tradition alive since 1972

Advertise your eventon our bulletin board.

Contact us [email protected]

or call 401-644-6207

CRAFT BASHProudly sponsore

d by Kikis Garden

Families welcome

FREE CRAFTS at Artists Exchange

Last Saturday of each month.

50 Rolfe Square, Cranston 401-490-9

475

Saturday Art

Workshops for Kids

Join us the 4th Saturday of every m

onth!

Cost: $20 for a 2-hr workshop (m

aterials

included). March 28: Mixed Media

3259 Post Road, Warwick (401) 7

37-0010

[email protected]

Benefit for Wounded WarriorsSaturday, May 9 at 6:30 pm

Dillon CouncilThe Knights of Columbus Hall

1675 Douglas AvenueNorth Providence

Meditation, the Universe & You

Wednesday, April 29 at 6:30pm

in the Meeting Room

Marian J. Mohr Memorial Library

1 Memorial Ave, Johnston

401-231-4980 x213 www.mohrlibrary.o

rg

Thursday, April 23 - Saturday, April 25Thursday, April 30 - Saturday, May 2915 Douglas Pike, Smithfield, RIwww.awakeningconference.com

AWAKENINGCONFERENCE

Lions Club of Smithfield

presents

CoNquor THE HIll

Saturday, May 16 at 9:00 am

Capron Road in Smithfield

Register online www.smithfieldlion

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Top off your cup

By ELIZABETH SEAL

I will state, for the record, that I am not a huge fan of traditional ricotta pie. It's the crust, really it seems like a unexpected unpleas-ant surprise for your teeth and tongue, which were just starting to sink through the unctu-ous cheesy filling. And then there's this speed bump of solid pastry to contend with.

So I keep buying ricotta pie, hoping it will somehow be different this time, and then end up not finishing it;

Over the years, it's been suggested that I try a "crustless" version, but since I have been un-derwhelmed with the lo-carb crustless quiches that keep popping up, I didn't want to bother. I get crabby when I spend significant time customizing a recipe and it turns out worse than the original. Spring is not the season for being crabby.

At long last, however, I have stumbled upon a recipe that does not simply remove the crust and hope for the best. The original reci-pe calls this a "cheesecake," but that's drawing the wrong parallels, in my mind. The flavor is much more like an Israeli dish called kadaif it layers sweetened fresh cheese with sugar-soaked fine couscous and then dumps syrup over the whole thing.

In honor of that dish, my version of Easter Ricotta Souffle includes a (wholly optional) saffron-infused honey syrup that you can ei-ther pour over the souffle as soon as it falls or hand around at the table for guests to drizzle over their individual portions. Of course, you can stick with tradition and leave it out, but never underestimate the power of honey and ricotta combined.

Easter Ricotta SouffleMakes 16 servings

Ingredients7 eggs1 1/4 cups sugar36 ounces whole-milk ricotta cheese9 ounces sour cream (not reduced-fat)4 1/2 Tbsp. cornstarch1 tsp. vanilla extract

3/4 tsp. baking powder2 Tbsp. vegetable oilFinely grated rind of 1 lemon

Syrup2 cups water2 cups sugar2 Tbsp. honeyPinch of saffron (can use a pinch of ground cinnamon instead)1 Tbsp. lemon juice

Instructions1. Preheat oven

to 350F. Thoroughly grease a 13 x 9-inch baking pan.

2. Using a stand mixer with a whisk attachment and large mixing bowl, beat eggs and sugar un-til light and almost fluffy, about 5 minutes at high speed. Add ricotta and beat until smooth at medium

speed. Add remaining ingredients and beat until well combined. Pour into prepared pan.

3. Bake 1 hour, until golden and puffy. The cake will rise during baking and fall once cooked. Cut into squares and serve with the syrup.

4. To make the syrup: combine all ingredients except the lemon juice in a small saucepan and bring to a boil, stirring frequently. As soon as it boils, STOP STIRRING. Let simmer, undis-turbed, for 5 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in lemon juice, and let cool.

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