Tuesday Five: Race Volunteers Needed, Drug Take-back, Bryant Research

Road Race Volunteers sought - The Smithfield YMCA is still looking for volunteers to help out at Saturday's F. Monroe Allen 5K Road Race and Big Truck Day & Healthy Kids Day April 27, 9 a.m. at the Smithfield YMCA,  15 Deerfield Dr.  We need course marshals to help direct the runners where to go and hold traffic as needed - this can count as community service for Girl Scouts/Boy Scouts or High School Students! Call Shauna at 401-949-2480 ext. 12 for more info.

Drug takeback day - The Smithfield Police Department will Participate in National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day Saturday April 27. The purpose of the event is to provide a venue for persons who want to dispose of unwanted and unused prescription drugs. These events are a huge success in removing potentially dangerous prescription drugs, particularly controlled substances, from medicine cabinets.

Bryant Research Engagement Day - Bryant’s third annual Research and Engagement Day – an exciting opportunity for students, faculty, and staff to present academic and creative work they have produced this year, participate in roundtable discussions, and hear from inspiring keynote speakers – takes place April 24. 

More than 330 students and 85 faculty/staff members have collaborated on the 100 presentations scheduled for the daylong event, ranging from sessions on “U.S. Women, World War II, and Letter Writing” to “Secularism and Interfaith: Does It Matter What You Believe?” Check out the day's program.

Smith-Appleby May Breakfast - Make reservations now for our 40th Annual May Breakfast, May 5. Jonnycakes, homemade breads & more served in our historic house museum by volunteers in Colonial dress. Call & make reservations now.

 Y Blood Drive - The Smithfield YMCA is hosting a blood drive on Tuesday, April 23 from 4:30 - 8 p.m. Please think about donating blood to help save lives. Call Shauna at 949-2480 ext. 12 to schedule an appointment. Walk-ins are welcome too, but due to Monday's tragedy in Boston, the RI Blood Center is expecting and hoping for higher volume than usual.