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Four Seasons Newsletter |
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| Winter Vol 2, Issue 1 |
January, 2006 | |
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Happy New Year!
At
this time of year, why not take advantage of the beauty of the season with
a winter hike on many of our local trails or stay warm at several cultural
events offered throughout the region.
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Tourism Council Looks Forward to Year
Ahead |
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With new & exciting projects tapped for the year ahead and
the opening of the Route 295 Visitor Center, 2006 promises to be a bright
year for the Tourism Council!
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Blackstone River State Park Visitor Center
Opens... |
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There is a new visitor center in the Blackstone Valley! On
January 9, Governor Donald L. Carcieri joined state, federal and local
officials in celebrating the opening of the new Blackstone River State
Park Visitor Center on Route 295 North in Lincoln.
The Blackstone Valley Tourism Council (BVTC) is currently looking
for volunteers to assist in staffing the visitor center. If interested,
contact Bob Billington, BVTC President at 401-724-2200.
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Twentieth Anniversary Celebration - Valentines
Dance |
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February 10, 2006
Valentine's Dance, DJ & Reception
Blackstone Valley Visitor Center
Pawtucket, RI
7:00pm-11:00pm
Hosted by the Blackstone Valley Tourism Council
Cost: $20.00 per
person
Upcoming Events
March 9, 2006
Victorian Reception at
Hearthside
Lincoln, RI
5:00pm-7:30pm
Hosted by Friends of
Hearthside
Cost: $20.00 per person
April 27, 2006
Apple Blossom Reception
Smithfield, RI
5:00pm-7:30pm
Hosted by Smith-Appleby
Cost: $15.00 per
person
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Valley Tapestries - Events & Ideas in the Blackstone
Valley, RI |
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Here are a few suggestions to beat those winter blahs:
- Take an acting class at Mixed
Magic Theatre starting Saturday, January 28. Limited 16
people. 401-475- 6675
- Enjoy some Jazz at Jazz at Chan's. Call for
schedule 401-765-1900
- Warm-up at Slater
Mill and participate in some 19th century activities Saturday
and Sunday, January 20-21. 401-725-8638
- Enjoy gypsy music with The Bohemian Quartet at the Blackstone
River Theatre, Saturday, January 21. 401-725-9272
- Visit the Musuem
of Work and Culture for Ranger Days and learn about area
churches on Sunday, January 29.
- Or take in a great performance with a choice of plays: Lonesome
West at the Gamm
Theatre in Pawtucket; Over the River and Through the
Woods at Mill River Dinner Theatre in
Central Falls; and Prisoner of Second Avenue at Community
Players in Pawtucket.
- For those that yearn for the outdoors, take in a winter hike at
RI
Audubon's Powder Mill Ledges in Smithfield. If you choose to
venture out for a walk on the Blackstone Valley Bike Path, the
Valley
Breeze reports a recent and exciting sighting of a pair of bald
eagles.
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Hippity Hoppity Easter Bunny Express on the
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On April 8, 2006 celebrate Easter with the Blackstone
Valley Tourism Council on the Easter Bunny Express! Departure times
are 10:45am and 1:45pm from Ann & Hope in Cumberland, RI and
includes:
- A visit from the Easter Bunny
- Special Easter Bonnet and Bow Tie Contest
- Juice & Cookies
- Sing-a-long
- Easter Stories
- Take home a special Easter gift
Call 401-724-2200 for
more information.
$27.50 All
Seats
Tickets available on-line soon or visit
our website for more information...
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Coming Soon...Tour RI |
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Hold May 6, 2006 for an opportunity to visit the many
attractions and wonders of Rhode Island. Tickets will go on sale
beginning February 15. Contact AAA at 877-874-7845.
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Save the Date! |
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Mark June 19, 2006 on your calendar for the Second Annual
Blackstone Valley Heritage Golf Tournament!
It’s time to think about playing in the tournament, sponsoring,
or donating an item for the silent auction!
Contact Amanda at (401) 724-2200 or by e-mail:
amanda@tourblackstone.com
For Registration or Sponsorship
Information... |
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phone: (401)724-2200 * (800) 454-2882
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1-800-454-BVTC (2882) Local: 401-724-2200 Fax: 401-724-1342
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