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Four Seasons Newsletter |
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| Spring Vol 2, Issue 3 |
June, 2006 |
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Greetings from the Blackstone Valley, RI
We hope you all survived the recent rains.
Though we needed to replenish our water deficit
after a dry April, we welcome back the nice sunny
weather for the many upcoming outdoor activities
and celebrations.
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Seventh Annual Rivers Day Celebration Kicks off Public River Tours aboard the Explorer |
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The Blackstone Valley Tourism Council invites you
to celebrate Rivers Day on the Blackstone River
Saturday, June 17, 2006 at Central Falls Landing in
Central Falls, RI beginning at 10:00 am with speaking
program and awards presentation starting at
11:00 am. Hosted by the City of Central Falls, the
Blackstone River Watershed Council, Friends of the
Blackstone River and the John H. Chafee Blackstone
River Valley National Heritage Corridor Commission,
this year will mark our seventh anniversary
celebrating the Blackstone River. The celebration
kicks-off our public programs aboard the Blackstone
Valley Explorer beginning at 12:00 noon with FREE
45-minute river tours guided by a National Park
Service
Ranger on the hour through 3:00 pm.
Public Tours aboard the Explorer are scheduled for
every Sunday and Holiday in Central Falls through
August 20th, and in Woonsocket from August 27th-
October 29th.
- Cost: $8.00/Adults, $6.00/Children under 12 &
seniors.
- Free passes for 2 Adults and 2 Children are also
available at the following Blackstone Valley Libraries:
Cumberland, Lincoln, Pawtucket and Woonsocket.
- For more information and reservations call 401-
724-2200.
Photo courtesy Richard Benjamin of Providence
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RiverSing at Slater Mill Bigger than Ever |
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Rivers Day celebrations continue in music and
song along the banks of the Blackstone with
RiverSing at Slater Mill. First presented as
RiverSing on the Blackstone by the Blackstone
Valley Tourism Council, RiverSing at Slater Mill will be
held on Saturday, June 17, 2006, and will again
feature hundreds of singers and musicians as well as
extensive activities and entertainment for children
and a special stage for teens. At least three grand
sings will be held, with audience participation on both
sides of the river.
Founder of RiverSing on the Blackstone
and this year's RiverSing at Slater Mill,
Ray Warner will be honored with the John H. Chafee
Rivers' Day Award for his efforts in establishing this
wonderful and innovative celebration of the
Blackstone River.
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Tee Off at the Second Annual Blackstone Valley Heritage Golf Tournament |
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Tee off at the second annual Blackstone Valley
Heritage
Golf Tournament on Monday, June 19, 2006 at
Crystal Lake Golf Course. Hole in One prizes include:
- 2006 Buick Lacrosse
- GMAC Smartcare and Nike Ignite Driver
- Fairmont Acapulco Princess 5 day/4 night Golf
Vacation for Two
- Nike Golf Balls - 36 Dozen Power Distance Golf
Balls
Sponsored by the Valley Breeze, registration
begins at 11:30am with a buffet lunch followed by
shotgun start/scramble format at 1:00pm. The days
event will culminate with a Dinner Auction and
Awards Ceremony at 6:00 pm. Dinner Auction is
sponsored by Crickets.
- Cost is $125.00 per person.
- Contact Amanda Wood at 401-724-2200 for more
information.
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VolunTourism - Learn About New Sector of Tourism |
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The Rhode Island VolunTourism Forum offers
Blackstone Valley attractions an opportunity to learn
about a new and emerging sector in tourism on
Tuesday, June 27, 2006 from 10:00am-3:00pm.
Hosted by the Blackstone Valley Tourism Council,
Blackstone Valley Visitor Center and Slater Mill,
participants will learn to enhance the visitor
experience, identify new markets, and add program
value with volunTourism while networking with
Colleagues.
- Cost is $25, which includes lunch and
materials.
- Register before June 20 by contacting Lilly
Kayamba at Blackstone Valley Tourism Council 401-
724-2200.
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Canoes Commemorate Corridor Commission |
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Boldly designed, distinctively painted canoes are
showing up in communities along the Blackstone River
Valley creating the Blackstone Canoe Trail. The
project is part of this summer's 20th anniversary
commemoration of the commissioning of the John H.
Chafee Blackstone River Valley National Heritage
Corridor and has been selected for inclusion in
The Big American Art Book due out in
October, a distinction bringing more attention and
status to the Corridor. Beginning July 4th, local
families and other vacationers are encouraged to
explore what the Valley has to offer while locating
the canoes along the way.
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Valley Tapestries |
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Other events happening around the valley include:
- You can now cruise to Waterfire
aboard the M/V Providence Piers
departing from Pawtucket School Street
Landing on dates Waterfire is held, next date is
scheduled for Saturday, June 17th departing at
7:45pm. Cost is $20.00 Call the Blackstone
Valley Tourism Council at 401-724-2200 for
reservations.
- La Bete by David
Hirson continues
at the
Gamm Theatre through Sunday, June
18th. "Side-splittingly funny" quotes Boston
Globe. Call 401-723-4266 for ticket
information.
- Two-Day Beginner Class in Celtic Relief
StoneCarving offered at The Blackstone
River Theatre, Saturday and Sunday, June 18th
& 19th. Register by June 14th. For
more information 401-725-9272.
- Opening Friday,June 16th, Love,
Sex & the IRS presented by Community Players at Jenks Jr. High
School in Pawtucket, 401-726-6860.
- FirstWorksKids
Festival bursts to life on the
Providence
Waterfront, Friday and Saturday June 16th
&
17th. Call 401-421-4278 for more
information
- Heritage Ballet
performs at the Stadium Theatre
in Woonsocket, Saturday, June 17th at
7:00pm. Call 401-762-4545 for ticket
information
- The Third Annual Pawtucket Proud Day,
spearheaded by The
Pawtucket Foundation, brings the business
community and the City together to spruce up and
improve the community on Thursday, June 22,
2006. For More information contact
Stephanie Fortunato at 401-729-8300
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Call for Teams - Seventh Annual Chinese Dragonboat Race/Taiwan Day Festival |
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Blackstone Valley Tourism Council is seeking
teams of
all abilities for the 7th annual Rhode Island Chinese
Dragon Boat Race/Taiwan Day Festival. The event
takes place this year on Saturday, September 9,
2006. Business sponsors are also welcome. For
more information, contact Amanda Wood or Gordon
Beeton at 401-724-2200/800-454-2882.
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Online Ticketing Now Available for Fall Train Trip and Polar Express |
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