National Night Out - Join the Smithfield Education Foundation at National Night Out Aug. 6 from 3-8 p.m. at The Crossings. The Smithfield Education Foundation is the beneficiary of the raffles this year. LaPerche has been fortunate in the past in that both Ms. Zucker (Gr. 1) and Mrs. Moretti (Gr. 3) were awarded grant money from this foundation towards purchases of Eno Smartboards for their classrooms.
Playground help - The Old County Road Playground Project's phase II install is scheduled for Aug. 24, and they're looking for volunteers. Contact Heather at 401-578-6140 or hbyrnes@verizon.net.
Music at the Crossings - Tuesday, from 6 to 8 p.m., weather permitting, The Crossings at Smithfield will present The One Foot In band at the industrial park's gazebo. Bring a blanket.
Gear for Grades Between now and Aug. 9, you can help children gear up for a year of learning by donating the following items at any Citizens Bank branch: Child-Safe Scissors, Pencils/Pens, Erasers, Pocket Folders, Spiral Notebooks, Crayons, Washable Markers, Rulers, Glue Sticks, Colored Pencils, Pencil Boxes, and Index Cards.
Yoga in the Park - Don't forget to join Smithfield YMCA for Yoga in the Park on Tuesdays at 7 a.m. or Saturdays at 8 a.m. with Certified Instructor Renee Maxwell! Call (401) 949-2480 to register.
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