On the Calendar at McVinney Auditorium
PROVIDENCE — Friday, Nov. 9 at 7p.m.: Faith Family Night with musical artist Tony Melendez; Saturday, Nov. 10 at 3 p.m.: “Outcasts” Film Screening and Conversation, for mature audiences only; Saturday, Nov. 24 at 7:30 p.m.: The Rhode Island Civic Chorale & Orchestra in Concert; Thursday, Nov. 29 at 7:30 p.m.: Walden Chamber Players in Concert; Monday, Dec. 3 at 7:30 p.m.: Vienna Boys Choir Holiday Celebration; Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.: Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour. For more information or to purchase tickets to any of these events, visit www.mcvinneyauditorium.com or the McVinney Box Office 401-278-4588.
Annual Holy Spirit Parish Bazaar scheduled
CENTRAL FALLS — The annual Holy Spirit Parish Bazaar will be held in the church hall, corner of West Hunt and Dexter streets, on Friday, Nov. 2, 5 – 9 p.m., and Saturday, Nov. 3, 1 – 9 p.m. The event will feature, raffles, penny social, booths, games, prizes and more. Kitchen will be serving many items. For more information, call 726-2600.
Bazaar scheduled at Sacred Heart Church
WEST WARWICK — Sacred Heart Church will hold a bazaar on Friday, Nov. 2, from noon – 7 p.m.; and Saturday, Nov. 3, from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Booths will feature arts and crafts, a penny social, wine, jewelry and much more. The kitchen will be open. For more information, call 401-821-4184.
Bay View to Host Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) Conference & Expo
RIVERSIDE — St. Mary Academy - Bay View will host the Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) Conference & Expo on Saturday, Nov. 3, from 8 a.m. - noon. This free, one-day event is for any fifth, sixth, seventh or eighth-grade girl interested in the exciting world of science and engineering. The girls will participate in three, fun-filled, hands-on, one-hour workshops presented by Bay View alumnae, who are accomplished in their scientific fields. Registration is required, please visit www.bayviewacademy.org.
Baby shower to benefit St. Gabriel’s Call
NEWPORT — St. Joseph Church in Newport will host a baby shower for St. Gabriel’s Call Mission on November 3 from 1 – 3 p.m. in the downstairs parish hall. All are invited to attend. Items needed include clothing from infant to size 4T or checks made out to St. Gabriel’s Call which goes toward purchasing cribs for those in need. Items are not to be wrapped. There will be light refreshments and entertainment. For more information, call 846-2574. St. Gabriel’s Call is a diocesan outreach program which helps women and families during and beyond pregnancy and helps provide items for babies and children up to age four, referrals to services and access to various social services.
‘Fall into Fun’ at St. Alexander Church
WARREN — St. Alexander Church, 221 Main St., will host Harvest Happening “Fall into Fun” on Saturday, Nov. 3 from 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 4, from 10 a.m. – noon. The event will include gift baskets, handmade items and crafts; kitchen to serve many Italian items.
Christmas Bazaar scheduled at St. Agatha Church
WOONSOCKET— St. Agatha Church, 34 Joffre Ave., will hold its annual Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 3 and Sunday, Nov. 4 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. in the church hall. The event will include raffles, games of chance, prizes and gift baskets. Breakfast and lunch will be served each day. For more information, call 767-2377.
Holiday Bazaar at St. Francis Xavier Church
EAST PROVIDENCE — On Saturday, Nov. 3, from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m., and Sunday, November 4, from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m., this annual bazaar will be hosted in Rego Auditorium, 160 Orchard St. The event features malassadas and a food court, a Christmas Store and a Sweet Booth, a Kid’s Corner and Attic Treasures, plus a cash prize raffle. For more information, call 401-434-1878.
Holy Ghost Church to host Harvest Festival
TIVERTON — Holy Ghost Church, 316 Judson St., will host its annual Harvest Festival on November 3, 9:30 a.m. – 7 p.m., and November 4, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m., and will feature sweets and treats, a handmade boutique table, large themed gift baskets and more. The kitchen will be open on both days. For more information, please visit HolyGhostCC.org or call (401) 624-8131.
St. Joseph Church to host Applefest
PASCOAG — St. Joseph Church will host Applefest on Saturday, Nov. 3, following the 5:30 p.m. Mass in the church hall, 183 Sayles Ave. Dinner includes turkey and ham, salad, roasted potatoes, gravy, green beans, stuffing, butternut squash, homemade applesauce and apple crisp. The event will also feature raffles, cash prizes, and themed baskets. For further information or tickets, call St. Joseph’s rectory, 401-568-2411, Mon-Thu, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. St. Joseph’s Church is handicapped accessible.
Saint Bartholomew Church to host Parish Bazaar
PROVIDENCE — Saint Bartholomew Church, 297 Laurel Hill Ave. will host a Parish Bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 3, from 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 4, from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., in the parish hall, located downstairs from the church. There will be handmade items, crafts, baked goods and a religious table. The kitchen will also be open with a limited menu. For information, please call the rectory office at 944-4466.
St. Joseph Church to host annual bazaar
NORTH SCITUATE — St. Joseph Church at 144 Danielson Pike, will hold their annual bazaar on November 3, 9 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. and Nov. 4, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. It will feature a penny social, basket raffles, jams and jellies, and much more. Kitchen will be open all day with breakfast and lunch items. The grand raffle drawing will be held on Sunday, Nov. 4 about 12:30 p.m.
St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish to host bazaar
WOONSOCKET — St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish, 174 Harris Ave., will host a bazaar on Sunday, Nov. 4 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. There will be many booths featuring Christmas items, attic treasures and more. The kitchen will be open serving American and Polish food and a pastry table. For more information, call 401-762-0021.
Jesus Savior to host Penny Social
NEWPORT —Jesus Saviour Rosary Sodality will sponsor a Penny Social featuring 100 gifts at Jesus Savior Church Hall, 1 Vernon Ave., on Sunday, Nov. 4, from 1 - 5 p.m., with doors opening at noon. The public is cordially invited and tickets may be purchased on the day of the event. Free refreshments will be provided.
Open House at Saint Raphael Academy
PAWTUCKET — Saint Raphael Academy invites prospective students and their families to an Open House on Sunday, Nov. 4, from noon to 3 p.m. Registration will be in Alumni Hall, located at 194 Walcott Street. Students may also register for the free Catholic High School Entrance Exam Prep Class that will be held at Saint Raphael Academy on Saturday, Nov. 17. Seating for this class is limited. Pre-registration for the class is ongoing until it is full. For more information, visit www.saintrays.org/admissions/visiting-sra, or call the Admissions office at 401-723-8100.
A Mass for healing for all types of addictions to be celebrated
CHARLESTOWN — A Mass for healing for all types of addictions will be offered at St. James Chapel, 2079 Matunuck Schoolhouse Rd., on Sunday, Nov. 4 at 2 p.m. If you have an addiction, know someone who does, or have lost a loved one because of addiction, please come. The celebrant is Father Paul Desmarais, Pastor of St. Mary / St. James Parish. This Mass will be offered the first Sunday of each month through June 2019. For more information, phone the rectory at 401-364-7214 or visit stmjparish.org.
Daughters of Isabella will host meeting
WARWICK — St. Benedict Circle #423, Daughters of Isabella will hold a meeting on Monday, Nov. 5 at 7 p.m. The guest speaker will be Andrea Smith from Help the Homeless RI. The meeting will take place in Father Lawless Hall, which is behind St. Benedict Church. If interested in joining the Daughters of Isabella please contact Shirley Mello 401- 821-8461.
Celebration of eternal life and remembrance
PROVIDENCE — On Monday, Nov. 5 at 7 p.m., St. Agnes Church, 351 Branch Ave., will celebrate a special Prayer Service of Remembrance for all deceased loved ones, especially those who died this past year. The evening will include music and a homily. A collation will follow in the church hall. Please join us for this celebration of eternal life and remembrance.
Feast of Christ the King Concert to benefit parish outreach
KINGSTON — Christ the King Church will host its 30th annual concert featuring Tom Kendzia and the Christ the King Choir and Youth Choir, conducted by Heather Skidds and with special guest John Angotti, on Thursday, Nov. 8, 7 p.m., and Friday, Nov. 9, 7 p.m., at Christ the King Church, 180 Old North Road. Tickets are available after Mass or in the office during the week. Free will donations welcome at the concert. All proceeds to benefit parish outreach programs.
Family Festival and Craft Show
CRANSTON — Immaculate Conception Parish will hold its annual Family Festival and Craft Show on Friday, Nov. 9 from 5 – 9 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 10 from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. at their school, 235 Garden Hills Drive. The event will feature Friday night bingo, penny social, raffles, vendors, crafts, food and more.
St. Kevin’s Parish to hold Christmas Bazaar
WARWICK — St. Kevin’s Parish will hold its annual Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 10, from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., at Bishop Hendricken High School, 2615 Warwick Ave. The bazaar will feature a big cash raffle, handcrafted items, baked goods, a turkey trot, attic treasures, books, penny social, basket raffles, Christmas decor and much more. Santa will visit from noon - 2 p.m. for photos and requests. Twenty vendors will also offer specialty items for sale. Snacks and meals will be available all day in the cafeteria, and musical entertainment will be offered during lunch from 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. Ample parking is available in the lot off Oakland Beach Avenue.
Holiday Bazaar and Craft Fair
WOONSOCKET — Holy Trinity Parish, formerly Our Lady Queen of Martyrs, will host its annual Holiday Bazaar and Craft Fair on Saturday, Nov. 10 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. in the Msgr. Gadoury School Hall,1371 Park Ave., Handicap accessibility. The event will feature Santa, raffles, themed baskets, jewelry, crafts, toys and much more. Kitchen open for Continental Breakfast and lunch.
Holy Ghost Church to celebrate parish reunion
PROVIDENCE — Holy Ghost Church will celebrate its annual parish reunion on November 10, at 6:30 p.m. at the Venus de Milo Restaurant in Swansea, Mass. For ticket information, contact the church rectory at 401-421-3551.
Saint Anthony Church to host Holiday Bazaar and Flea Market
NORTH PROVIDENCE — Saint Anthony Church, 1413 Mineral Spring Ave. will host a Holiday Bazaar and Flea Market on Saturday, Nov. 10 from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 11 from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. The event will include entertainment, games for children, gift baskets, a penny social, jewelry, handcrafted items, raffle and more. The kitchen will be open at 11 a.m. serving Italian items. All proceeds benefit the Youth Ministry and Religious Education programs. For more information, visit www.SaintAnthonyChurch.org.
SS. John and James Holly Berry Bazaar
WEST WARWICK — SS. John and James will hold its Holly Berry Bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 10, from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., at the church, 17 St. John St. The bazaar will feature gift baskets, lottery, children’s games, serving breakfast, lunch, door prizes and much more. All are welcome.
Saints John and Paul to host Bazaar
COVENTRY — Saints John and Paul Parish will host its 61st Annual Snowflake Bazaar, on Saturday, Nov. 10 from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 11, from 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., in the parish center, 341 South Main St. This event will feature, jewelry, religious items, sports memorabilia, raffles, a penny social, cake bingo, pictures with Santa, arts and crafts and kitchen serving breakfast and lunch.
Celebrate Veterans Day at St. Pius V Church
PROVIDENCE — St. Pius V Church, Eaton Street, will celebrate Veterans Day with Mass on Sunday, Nov. 11 at 10 a.m. At this celebration the newly restored War Memorial Plaques and new WWII Honor Roll will be unveiled. All former parishioners or family members of those who served in the armed services are invited. A reception will follow in the church hall. For more information please visit www.spvchurch.org or email centennial@spvchurch.org.
Lay Mission Project will host a mini-workshop
BRAINTREE, Massachusetts — The Lay Mission Project will host a mini-workshop on Saturday, Nov. 11, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Archdiocese of Boston Pastoral Center in Braintree, Mass. Join Papal Ninja Sean Bryan and Father Michael Sweeney, OP, as they provide a sampling of what the Lay Mission Project offers through an in-depth formation accessible to the average busy layperson. To register, visit disciplesinmission.com.
St. Bartholomew Parish to host Turkey Trot
PROVIDENCE — St. Bartholomew Parish will host its Annual Turkey Trot on Tuesday, Nov. 13 at 7 p.m., in the church hall, 311 Laurel Hill Ave. The doors will open at 6:00 p.m. There will be plenty of prizes, turkey giveaways and free refreshments. There will also be a menu of food items available for purchase from the kitchen and a cash bar. Admission is free. For more information, contact the rectory at 944-4466.
Theology on Tap: Spiritual Warfare
JOHNSTON — On Wednesday, Nov. 14, from 6 – 8:30 p.m., young adults, single or married, in their 20s and 30s are invited to Theology on Tap, at Uncle Tony’s Pizza & Pasta, 46 Putnam Pike (Rt. 44). The topic will be “Spiritual Warfare.” Social hour begins at 6 p.m., followed by a presentation and Q&A at 7 p.m. The speaker will be Father Paul Desmarais, Pastor, St. Mary Parish, Carolina. There is no fee for this event. A free-will donation will be collected. Participants are welcome to purchase food and drinks, but must be 21 to order alcoholic beverages. Theology on Tap is sponsored by the Diocese of Providence Young Adult Ministry. For more information, visit www.discovercatholicfaith.org.
Mother of Life Pregnancy Center to host annual Rose Dinner
LINCOLN — Mother of Life Pregnancy Center will host its annual Rose Dinner on Thursday, Nov. 15 at Kirkbrae Country Club. Tickets available at motheroflife.org. For more information, call 401-421-0820.
Surviving the Holidays: GriefShare Seminars
WESTERLY — If you are mourning the loss of a loved one, getting through Thanksgiving and the Christmas season can be very hard. The Surviving the Holidays GriefShare seminar can help you find your way through the difficult emotions you may be experiencing this time of year. In this seminar you will watch a video, be part of a supportive discussion group, and receive a Survival Guide with daily encouragement and helpful exercises for the days ahead. Meetings will be held at St. Pius X Church, 44 Elm St., on the following dates: Thursday, Nov. 15, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. or Saturday, Dec. 1, from 8:30 - 10:30 a.m. For more information or to register, please contact Marie at 401-219-1054 or by email at hopengriefnChrist@gmail.com.
Prout School to present The Secret Garden
WAKEFIELD — The Prout School will present The Secret Garden, an enchanting classic of children’s literature re-imagined in brilliant musical style, on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 16 and 17. Performances take place at 7 p.m. in the school auditorium. Tickets may be purchased online at www.theproutschool.org/secretgarden.
Columbiettes to host Turkey Raffle
RIVERSIDE — Columbiettes # 3623 will host a Turkey Raffle on Friday, Nov. 16, at 6:30 p.m., at East Providence, Knights of Columbus, 3200 Pawtucket Ave. The event will include raffles, free hot dogs, cash bar, bake sale. Please bring non-perishable, unexpired food item. For each donated item you will be entered into a free raffle. For more information, contact lgrims110@gmail.com.
Christ the King Church to host 40th annual Old Fashion Christmas Bazaar
WEST WARWICK — Christ the King Church will host an Old Fashion Christmas Bazaar in the church hall, 124 Legris Ave., on Saturday, Nov. 17 from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 18 from 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. The event will feature pictures with Santa, crafts, jewelry, candy, children’s activities, raffles, lottery tree and much more.
Holiday Craft and Vendor fair
CUMBERLAND – A Holiday Craft and Vendor fair will be held on Saturday, Nov. 17 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., at St. Aidan-St. Patrick Parish Hall, 1460 Diamond Hill Road. Free admission and parking. The event will include a bake sale, a penny social, Santa’s workshop, food and refreshments, and much more. For more information, contact staidanstpatrickevents@gmail.com.
Little Sisters of the Poor to host annual Christmas Bazaar and Craft Fair
PAWTUCKET — The Little Sisters of the Poor will host their annual Christmas Bazaar and Craft Fair at Jeanne Jugan Residence, 964 Main St., on Saturday, Nov. 17 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Open to the public and free of charge the one-day event will feature raffle baskets, a selection of Christmas wreaths, table top décor, crafts, and ornaments, all hand-made with love by the Sisters, residents, families, and staff. The event will also feature games for children, Christmas grab bags, bake sale, and lunch in the dining room. For more information, call 401-723-4314 or visit www.littlesistersofthepoorpawtucket.org.
The Scalabrini Council to host Annual Game Dinner
CRANSTON — The Scalabrini Council will host its Annual Game Dinner on Sunday Nov. 18, at 5 p.m., at the Santa Maria DiPrata Club, 29 Walnut Grove Ave. The menu will include venison calzone, antipasto, venison chili, pasta with venison meatballs and sausage, wild boar and peas, venison teriyaki, venison meatloaf with potatoes and rabbit Cacciatore. All dishes served family style. Proceeds from the dinner will benefit Rhode Island Special Olympics and local charities. All are welcome. Contact Peter Lentini for tickets and reservations at 401-944-2613. Please RSVP before Sunday, Nov. 11.
Annual Coat Drive at The Villa at Saint Antoine
NORTH SMITHFIELD — The Villa at Saint Antoine is collecting gently used and unused coats for its sixth annual coat drive to donate to families and individuals in need the day after Thanksgiving. Collection starts now until Wednesday, Nov. 21. Share the warmth this coming Holiday Season by dropping your donations at the Villa, 400 Mendon Road.
Saint John the Baptist Church to host Christmas Bazaar
PAWTUCKET — Saint John the Baptist Church, 69 Quincy Ave., will host a Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 24 from 9 a.m. – 7 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 25 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. The event will feature raffles, sale of new and used items, food and more. For more information, call 401-722-9054.
