----- Saturday, November 01, 2008 -----
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Adult CPR & AED
8:00 AM-12:00 PM (Unique Fitness, 35 Quaker Lane, West Warwick)
 Price: call 615-2355
Description: Adult CPR & AED training (4 hour course) with American Red Cross Certification
www.uniquefitnessllc.com
VOWS' Chopstick Auction
12:00 PM-3:00 PM (ImPOSSIBLE Dream Castle Function Room, 575 Centerville Road, Warwick, RI)
 Company_Sponsoring: Volunteers of Warwick Schools, Inc.
Time: Noon-3:00 p.m.
Price: $3.00 admission plus bids on auction items,
or $20 for a "golden chopstick"

Description: A fundraiser to benefit VOWS, this annual family event offers an assortment of gift certificates, gift baskets and items for families, men, women and children. Prizes come up for "auction" with bids ranging from .10 to $1.00. Attendees are assigned numbered chopsticks that are tumbled and drawn to determine each prize winner. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. For additional information go to www.warwickschools.org/VOWS/ChopstickAuctionflyer2008.pdf
----- Sunday, November 02, 2008 -----
Sandi “McGee” Igliozzi 5K
9:00 AM-9:00 AM (Goddard Park, Warwick)
 Joe Igliozzi – (401) 921-3637 // Call for start time and details
18th Annual "Evening of Creative Cuisine" w/ Celebrity Chefs
5:00 PM-8:00 PM (Bishop Hendicken High School - 2615 Warwick Avenue, Warwick)
 Company Sponsor: Cornerstone Adult Services

Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Price: $30 - Adult, $25 - Senior and $15 Child under 10


Contact: Geri Manning
phone: 401-739-2844
email: gmanning@cornerstone-ri.com


Description: Creative Cuisine cooked by area Celebrities! Live and Silent Auction and raffles!
----- Monday, November 03, 2008 -----
FOOD DRIVE
9:00 AM-9:30 AM (ALL THROUGH NOVEMBER)
 Sponsor: Central Rhode Island Chamber

Contact: Anybody and everybody at the Chamber @ 732-1100

Description: Please donate food for families in need this holiday season. Foods needed include; Cereal, canned goods, pasta, pasta sauce, Tuna Fish Macaroni and Cheese Potatoes, Peanut Butter and Jelly, Soup, Canned fruits and veggies, cookies and crackers.
----- Wednesday, November 05, 2008 -----
Immigration Reform Seminar
7:30 AM-10:00 AM (TBD)
 Sponsor: Southern RI Human Resource Council in conjunction with the Central RI Chamber

Price: No cost

Description: Immigration Reform Seminar - What you need to know about the Governor's Executive Order on Immigration & E-Verify
Customer Service and Leadership Workshop
8:30 AM-4:30 PM (NLYO Providence Warwick Hotel )
 Sponsor: Rhode Island Hospitality and Tourism Association
Price: Members $149.00/Nonmembers $199.00
Contact: Lauren Kelleher-Mahoney
email: HYPERLINK "mailto:lauren@rihospitality.org"lauren@rihospitality.org
phone: 401-223-1120
web: www.rihospitality.org
Description: Learn how to win repeat business and increase profitability by understanding your guests' needs and expectations.

Women in Hospitality
4:00 PM-5:30 PM (Hyatt Regency, Newport)
 Sponsor: Rhode Island Hospitality and Tourism
Contact: RSVP to Kim Wardyga at 223-1120 x12
Description: Guest Speaker TBA

----- Thursday, November 06, 2008 -----
"Keep The Dream Alive" Breakfast - Trudeau Center
7:30 AM-8:30 AM (Crowne Plaza Grand Ballroom)
 Continental breakfast
Hear their message and learn about the scope of the Trudeau Center's mission.
Annie Johnson, Job Developer
J Arthur Trudeau Memorial Center
401.739.2700 ext. 203
ajohnson@kentcountyarc.net


Rhode Island Workers' Compensation update
9:00 AM-12:00 PM (Rhodes on The Pawtuxet)
 Sponsor: RI Dept. of Labor and Training

Price: No Charge

Contact: Workers Comp. Education Unit at 401462-8100 at wcedcunit@dlt.ri.gov
(Reservations Required)

Description: The event will include an update on Rhode Island's Workers' Comp. System. The event will also focus on an overview of settlement options and how Social Security and Medicare affect Workers' Compensation. Speakers include Judge George Healy, Jr., Matthew Carey and Berndt Anderson.
RI Hospitality Association Board of Directors Meeting
3:00 PM-3:30 PM (TBA)
 Sponsor: Rhode Island Hospitality and Tourism Association
Price: No Cost
Contact: For more information please call our office at 401-223-1120.
Description: All members are welcome at our monthly Board of Directors meeting.
HR Council
3:30 PM-4:00 PM
 Sponsor: Rhode Island Hospitality and Tourism

Price: No Cost

Contact: RSVP to Heather Singleton at 223-1123 x10

Description: Kristin Mann to speak on performance management
----- Friday, November 07, 2008 -----
FOOD DRIVE
9:00 AM-9:30 AM (ALL THROUGH NOVEMBER)
 Sponsor: Central Rhode Island Chamber

Contact: Anybody and everybody at the Chamber @ 732-1100

Description: Please donate food for families in need this holiday season. Foods needed include; Cereal, canned goods, pasta, pasta sauce, Tuna Fish Macaroni and Cheese Potatoes, Peanut Butter and Jelly, Soup, Canned fruits and veggies, cookies and crackers.
----- Saturday, November 08, 2008 -----
Holiday Shopping to Benefit the West Warwick Animal Shelter
10:00 AM-3:00 PM (Club Frontenac, 1143 Main Street in West Warwick)
 Sponsor: West Warwick Angels Caring for Animals

Contact: Tammy Collins at 401-827-9899

Description: This Saturday, the West Warwick Angels Caring for Animals will be holding our First Annual Holiday Shopping Event with 100% of the proceeds to benefit homeless pets awaiting adoption at the West Warwick Animal. From crafts to jewelry, children's books and toys to gift baskets, you are sure to find just what you need for your holiday shopping needs in one convenient location.

----- Sunday, November 09, 2008 -----
Red Cross Babysitter Training
8:00 AM-10:30 AM (Unique Fitness, 35 Quaker Lane, West Warwick)
 Price: $65.00
Description: American Red Cross Babysitter Training designed for teenagers ages 11 to 15 who would like to start Babysitting
Nuweetooun School and Tomaquag Museum Anniversary Fundraiser
12:30 PM-2:30 PM (Quidnessett Country Club)
 Sponsor: Tomaquag Museum

Price: $50 / Ticket

Contact: 401-491-9063 (School) 401-539-7213 (Museum)

Description: Help celebrate indigenous education at the Nuuweetooun School's Sixth Anniversary Dinner featuring award winning artist Jennifer Kreisberg.
Annual Holistic Health Fair
1:00 PM-4:00 PM (Tamarisk Assisted Living, 3 Shalom Dr.)
 Sponsor: Tamarisk Assisted Living Residence

Contact: RSVP Jo-Ann @ 401-732-0037

Description: Come and learn about Acupuncture, Feng Shui, Message Therapy, Nutrition and Fitness, Yoga and more at the many workshops demonstrations and information stations. There will be a special appearance by Patricia Raskin, author & host of Positive Living on WPRO, talkzone.com & voiceamerica.com
----- Tuesday, November 11, 2008 -----
AH&LA Educational Institute Celebration of Excellence Breakfast
8:00 AM-9:30 AM (Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, New York.)
 AH&LA Educational Institute Celebration of Excellence Breakfast
Sponsor: The American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute
Contact: For more information and to register please visit HYPERLINK "http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001z0ZSM_RHTeR2e1kShxHf0L4DKwkqFiVga3h8NR9nYxPfVgZN-drT9QsjfgltjEwbMySmpiwaU3pdC1noVlTTP-Vb1s3waT-4gziQoND5A10KHXu5fvbA8A=="www.ei-ahla.org/COE.
Description: The AH & LEI invites those who hold the CHA or MHS professional certification to attend the Celebration of Excellence Breakfast.This celebration recognizes the importance of professional certification in the hospitality industry and honors people who have distinguished themselves in their hospitality careers.
 12:00 PM-12:30 PM
----- Thursday, November 13, 2008 -----
FOOD DRIVE
9:00 AM-9:30 AM (ALL THROUGH NOVEMBER)
 Sponsor: Central Rhode Island Chamber

Contact: Anybody and everybody at the Chamber @ 732-1100

Description: Please donate food for families in need this holiday season. Foods needed include; Cereal, canned goods, pasta, pasta sauce, Tuna Fish Macaroni and Cheese Potatoes, Peanut Butter and Jelly, Soup, Canned fruits and veggies, cookies and crackers.
Alternative Workforce Opportunities
5:00 PM-8:30 PM (Biltmore Hotel, Providence)
 Sponsor: Rhode Island Family Life Center, Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training and Department of Corrections
Price: No cost
Contact: Heather Vail at 401-781-5808 ext. 110
Description: Panel Discussion targeted on informing employers around the states of the benefits and opportunities of hiring people with criminal records. Our keynote speaker is Mr. John Corella, CEO of a major company in Phoenix, Arizona and an active member of the Arizona Governor's Taskforce on Re-Entry.
"Link to Learning" Autisim Workshp Series
7:30 PM-9:00 PM (Sargent Rehab Center - 800 Quaker Lane, Warwick)
 Sponsor: Sargent Rehabilitation Center

Price: Free

Contact: Please call 886-6612 to Register

Description: This work Shop will focus on understanding Asperger Syndrome.
----- Saturday, November 15, 2008 -----
Giving Spree to benefit VOWS (Volunteers of Warwick Schools)
9:00 AM-10:00 PM (Providence Place Mall)
 Company_Sponsoring: Volunteers of Warwick Schools in cooperation with Providence Place Mall
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Price: $5.00

Description: Supporters go to www.givingspree.com and make a $5.00 donation to VOWS. In exchange for the donation, participants receive an all day shopping pass that entitles them to special gifts and promotions offered by Providence Place Mall retailers. You must register/donate at www.givingspree.com by Friday, November 14, 2008. 100% of proceeds donated go to VOWS. For additional information go to www.givingspree.com or www.warwickschools.org/VOWS/TheGivingSpreeflyer.pdf
Open house- New Office of Hudyncia Family Chiropractic
1:00 PM-4:00 PM (3055 West Shore Road, Warwick)
 Sponsor: Hudyncia Family Chiropractic

Contact: For questions call 732-4400 or drtimo@cox.net

Description: Food, Fun and Tiddlywinks wink-off to help raise money for the American Lung Association of New England
----- Thursday, November 20, 2008 -----
Best Practice in the Job Accommodation Process
9:00 AM-12:00 PM (Crown Plaza Hotel, Warwick)
 Sponsor: Rhode Island Business Leadership Network

Contact: Vicki Ferrara at 401-456-8092 or at www.ri-bln.com

Price: $40, Checks payable to RIBLN, RIC Foundation - Registrar by Nov. 6th

Description: Presenter Bob Roberts of the Job Accommodation Network will provide tools for implementing, discuss actual workplace examples and provide communication techniques for navigating accommodation situations.
Flu Clinic at VR Industries
10:00 AM-11:30 AM (333 Strawberry Field Road, Warwick)
 Sponsor: VR Industries

Price: Shots are free to Rhode Island Residents, but please bring your insurance card.

Contact: Fred Pestana at 401-732-6800 by November 1st

Description: VR Industries will be hosting an on-site flu clinic.
Best Practice in the Job Accomidation Process
1:00 PM-4:00 PM (Crown Plaza Hotel, Warwick)
 Sponsor: Rhode Island Business Leadership Network

Contact: Vicki Ferrara at 401-456-8092 or at www.ri-bln.com

Price: $40, Checks payable to RIBLN, RIC Foundation - Registrar by Nov. 6th

Description: Presenter Bob Roberts of the Job Accommodation Network will provide tools for implementing, discuss actual workplace examples and provide communication techniques for navigating accommodation situations.
----- Friday, November 21, 2008 -----
FALL FESTIVAL formerly Pumpkin Patch Bazaar
4:00 PM-8:00 PM (NORWOOD BAPTIST CHURCH, 48 Budlong Ave., Warwick, RI 02888)
 Café opens at 5:00 p.m. Price varies according to Menu

Hours: Friday: 4-8pm / Saturday: 9am to 2pm

Price: No Fee; Articles for sale
Description: Antique Roadshow (Fri. only);Designer Jewelry; Silent Auction; Bakery;Gift Baskets;Handicrafts; gourmet condiments/fudge; Teen table with ussed CDs, DVDs, video games; Face Painting; White Elephant Table

60th Anniversary Concert of "The Four Freshmen"
7:00 PM-8:30 PM (Toll Gate High School)
 Sponsor: RI Mentoring and AAIA

Price: $25/Adults and $15/Students - advanced purchase required

Contact: Tickets available at Carol's Country Corner Gifts
3293 Post Rd, Warwick, RI
401-732-5651

Description: Please join this renowned four man vocal ensemble in celebrating their 60th anniversary. All proceeds will go to the Carol Bouchard Memorial and Apponaug Area Improvement Association Scholarship Funds.
----- Saturday, November 22, 2008 -----
FALL FESTIVAL formerly Pumpkin Patch Bazaar
9:00 AM-2:00 PM (NORWOOD BAPTIST CHURCH, 48 Budlong Ave., Warwick, RI 02888)
 Café opens at 5:00 p.m. Price varies according to Menu

Hours: Friday: 4-8pm / Saturday: 9am to 2pm

Price: No Fee; Articles for sale
Description: Antique Roadshow (Fri. only);Designer Jewelry; Silent Auction; Bakery;Gift Baskets;Handicrafts; gourmet condiments/fudge; Teen table with ussed CDs, DVDs, video games; Face Painting; White Elephant Table

----- Monday, November 24, 2008 -----
ServSafe Full Certification
9:00 AM-9:30 AM (every Monday from 9:00 AM to 9:30 AM)
 Sponsor: Rhode Island Hospitality and Tourism Association
Contact: www.rihospitality.org
Description: Don't Forget to Sign Up for our Upcoming Food Safety Classes:
----- Tuesday, November 25, 2008 -----
Remembering our Vets at Christmas
9:00 AM-10:00 AM
 Once again at this holiday season, we ask you to join with New England Pest Control in remembering the men and women who have served our country and now reside at the Rhode Islande Veterans Home in Bristol.

Many of these men and women have no family or friends to remember them at the holiday season. For the past 9 years, we at New England Pest Contgrol have collected presents such as shirts, hats, gloves, videos, fleece items, perfume, hand cream, and other gifts. We deliver them to the Veterans home the week before Christmas.

If you would like to help, please drop off your new, unwrapped gifts before December 16, 2008 to New England Pest Control, 161 O'Connell Street, Providence, RI, or call to arrange for your gifts to be picked up. Contact Tony DeJesus at 401-941-5700 or 1-888-BLUE-BUG.
----- Thursday, November 27, 2008 -----
Thanksgiving Dinner Buffet
11:00 AM-4:00 PM (Radisson Hotel Providence Airport)
 Sponsor: Radisson Hotel Providence Airport

Price: $28.95 for adults, $25.95 for seniors and $13.95 for children, plus tax and gratuity.

Contact: Advance reservations are required. Call the Radisson Hotel, at 401-739-3000.

Description: Enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving Dinner Buffet with all the fixings! At The Radisson Hotel Providence Airport guests will delight in a hot and cold buffet that offers items such as fresh salads, mussels, cheese platters, roast turkey with a sausage stuffing, top round of beef with au jus, baked cod with lobster sauce and glazed fresh ham with a pineapple sauce. Diners will also enjoy a variety of assorted breads and desserts, including pecan pie, pumpkin pie, apple tarts, pumpkin pecan cheesecake and mini pastries along with coffee and tea.
----- Friday, November 28, 2008 -----
Remembering our Vets at Christmas
9:00 AM-10:00 AM
 Once again at this holiday season, we ask you to join with New England Pest Control in remembering the men and women who have served our country and now reside at the Rhode Islande Veterans Home in Bristol.

Many of these men and women have no family or friends to remember them at the holiday season. For the past 9 years, we at New England Pest Contgrol have collected presents such as shirts, hats, gloves, videos, fleece items, perfume, hand cream, and other gifts. We deliver them to the Veterans home the week before Christmas.

If you would like to help, please drop off your new, unwrapped gifts before December 16, 2008 to New England Pest Control, 161 O'Connell Street, Providence, RI, or call to arrange for your gifts to be picked up. Contact Tony DeJesus at 401-941-5700 or 1-888-BLUE-BUG.
----- Saturday, November 29, 2008 -----
Santa Arrives at Roger Williams Park Zoo
9:00 AM-9:30 AM (Roger Williams Park Zoo)
 Free with General Admission. The Jolly Old Elf himself arrives via helicopter for the first of many appearances at the Zoo. Santa has made arrangements with Birds' Eye View Helicopters of Middletown, RI to touch down in the Zoo's parking lot.

For the first time ever Roger Williams Park Zoo is offering holiday party packages that put a wild twist on holiday cheer! From our Jingle Bell Breakfast to our Sleigh Bell Luncheon, we provide everything necessary for celebrating the spirit of the season. Enjoy an encounter with some lovable, small zoo creatures that would warm the heart of Ebenezer Scrooge himself; or hear one of our renowned animal curators speak exclusively to you! Cap off your day with a strool through the zoo, and bring out the kid in you by participating ion an adult scavenger hunt.
Build Your Own Boxwood Wreaths
10:00 AM-1:30 PM (Morris Farm, 2779 Warwick Avenue, Warwick)
 Registration Fee is $30 (All materials are provided for you) Just bring your Holiday spirit.

Call 401-738-1036 to reserve a spot.

Invite A Friend to Join You
----- Sunday, November 30, 2008 -----
Build Your Own Boxwood Wreaths
10:00 AM-1:30 PM (Morris Farm, 2779 Warwick Avenue, Warwick)
 Registration Fee is $30 (All materials are provided for you) Just bring your Holiday spirit.

Call 401-738-1036 to reserve a spot.

Invite A Friend to Join You
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