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Four Seasons Newsletter

Summer Vol 1, Issue 1 August, 2005

in this issue Providence Journal Explores the Blackstone in Weekly Series Twentieth Anniversary Celebration Continues with Ice Cream Party and Penny Arcade Tea Tours aboard Samuel Slater Canal Boat Provide English Experience Dragonboats Return to Blackstone Waters First Photos Along Blackstone Canoe Trail Footsteps in History - Over 100 Sites Signed up to Participate in Columbus Day Weekend Event Blackstone Briefs Greetings from the Blackstone Valley, RI "Cruising down the river on a Sunday afternnoon." These lyrics run true in the Blackstone Valley, RI as many explore the Blackstone River by canoe and kayak with the Blackstone Paddle Club or aboard the Blackstone Valley Explorer. The recent Monday series in the Providence Journal has introduced many to the recreational values right here in their own backyard along the banks of the Blackstone River and there are many more opportunities to enjoy during the lazy days of Summer. Providence Journal Explores the Blackstone in Weekly Series From boat tours aboard the Blackstone Valley Explorer, Ranger Walkabouts in quaint Mill Villages, a visit to Slater Mill, to paddling peacefully on the river; the Providence Journal has begun a weekly series exploring the many highlights along the Blackstone River. Spearheaded by Blackstone Valley Editor, Karen Maguire, the Blackstone is featured every Monday on the Journal's front page and will continue through September. Thanks to this great publicity we have added additional summer tours aboard the Blackstone Valley Explorer. Friday, August 5, Wednesday, August 10 and Monday August 15 explore the River at Twilight. Tour departs at 6:30pm from the Central Falls Landing and cost is $10 Adults/$8.00 Children/Seniors. Public Tours continue in Central Falls Sundays through Sunday August 21 at 1, 2, 3 & 4 pm. Special holiday tours will also be available on Monday, August 8, at 1, 2, 3 & 4 pm. Sunday, August 28 through October 23, tours depart from Market Square in Woonsocket, RI . Cost for Public Tours $7.00 Adults/$6.00 Children/Seniors. For more information and to make reservations contact us at 401-724-2200. To read more visit the Projo.com or visit the link at our website.. Twentieth Anniversary Celebration Continues with Ice Cream Party and Penny Arcade Join us August 11, for an Ice Cream Party at Spring Lake Penny Arcade in Burrillville, RI as we continue our twentieth anniversary celebration. This party also celebrates the 75th anniversary of the Penny Arcade Time: 5PM-7PM. * Hosted by John Bateman, Burrillville Recreation Department and Anabell's Ice Cream Cost: $10.00 per person Upcoming Anniversary Events September 15, 2005: Wine and Cheese Reception, Diamond Hill Vineyard 5PM-7PM Cumberland * Hosted by Diamond Hill Vineyard Cost: $20.00 per person September 29, 2005: Blackstone Valley Tourism Council Annual Dinner & Silent Auction honoring Chris Van Allsburg, author of the Polar Express. 5:30pm reception, 7pm Dinner & Awards. Kirkbrae Country Club, Lincoln *Hosted by Blackstone Valley Tourism Council Cost: $40.00 per person Visit our website for more information about this and our other anniversary events... Tea Tours aboard Samuel Slater Canal Boat Provide English Experience Savor a true English Experience with a serene British Tea Tour aboard the Samuel Slater, an authentic British Canal Boat. Tea served as you relax on a leisurely cruise up the Blackstone River. Tours Depart from Central Falls Landing every Sunday at 1 and 3 pm. Due to recent publicity Tours for August and early September are sold out. Dates available: September 25 and Sundays in October. Call 401-724-2200 for reservations. All Seats $17.50 For more information on the Samuel Slater Canal Boat... Dragonboats Return to Blackstone Waters If you have visited Central Falls Landing lately, you may have noticed another species of wildlife on the river. Two of the six Dragonboats have returned from hibernation to take teams on practice runs in the Valley Falls section of the river. The Rhode Island Dragonboat Races and Taiwan Day Festival, scheduled for Saturday, September 10 from 8am-5pm, are modeled after the famous Chinese Dragonboat Festivals held around the world. We supply the Dragon Boats, paddles, drum, t-shirts, hats, training time, pfds, special awards ceremony and the fun! You supply the paddle power. A great way to support teambuilding, businesses and others are welcome to participate by forming a team consisting of 20 paddlers, 1 drummer and 1 steerperson. Contact Amanda Wood at 401-724- 2200 for more information. Sign up Your Corporate or Organization Team Now... First Photos Along Blackstone Canoe Trail Our first photos along the Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor Canoe Trail has been posted to our website and new sites in Massachusetts have recently added. Find all of the 15ft fiberglass canoes, customized with scenes of the valley, along the Canoe Trail. Take a photo of yourself, your family or your friends with each canoe and email it to info@tourblackstone.com. Photos accepted through October 1, 2006. Visit the website to view Canoe Locations and Photos... Footsteps in History - Over 100 Sites Signed up to Participate in Columbus Day Weekend Event Veronica Cadoppi, Program Coordinator for the Foosteps In History, announces that over 100 sites throughout the Blackstone Valley will participate in this exciting, new Columbus Day Weekend Event: the Blackstone Valley Footsteps in History Preserve America Weekend. More sites are still expected to join.   Footsteps in History will highlight the historic, cultural and artistic attributes of the Blackstone River Valley with participating sites open to the public and special events planned for the holiday weekend. For more information, you can contact Veronica at 401-724-2200 or bvfootsteps@aol.com. For a listing of sites and events visit... Blackstone Briefs Paddle Club meets every Tuesday & Wednesday in August. For Dates & Locations check the Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor Website. Friday,August 5-Monday, August 8: 2005 Cumberland Fest, an annual community celebration at Diamond Hill park with family fun and entertainment. Through August 14 Mill River Players presents the British farce "Bedside Manners" at Mill River Dinner Theater in Central Falls, RI. Call 401-721-0909 to make reservations City of Pawtucket announces 7th Annual Photo Contest. Theme: "People, Places & Things in Pawtucket." Deadline for Entry: August 31, 2005. Winners will be announced September 25, 2005. For more information contact Pawtucket Arts Collaborative @ 401-273-5367 Outdoor concerts and family entertainment continue throughout the valley. Visit our Event Calendar for a complete list Online Ticketing Now Available for Fall Train Trip and The Popular Polar Express Online Ticketing is now available for our Fall Foliage Train Trip on Saturday, October 22, 2005 and the Polar Express November 5, 6, 12 & 13th. Visit our website for more information and tickets Quick Links... 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