On Sunday, July 24th, the first anniversary of his passing, friends of Dave’s from the Neighborhood Social Justice Committee have organized a musical extravaganza to raise funds to support the work of the Neighborhood Social Justice Committee which David founded at First Unitarian. Come celebrate and support this good work in memory of David St. […]
The New England Americana Festival Presents… this Saturday, October 30th, 7pm at the 201, 201 Westminster St, Downcity Providence This is an early show, starts at 7. For a mere $5, you may see the following fine acts: 7:15 Ian Fitzgerald 8:00 Jeff Conley 9:00 Jenee Halstead 10:00 Mark Cutler & the Men of Great
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This Wednesday at 8 PM, a candlelight vigil will be held for Dave “Doc” St. Germain, who tragically took his own life this past Friday. Dave was a fierce fighter for social justice, and a beloved friend to many. Please join us in remembering him and his work. The vigil will be held on the
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As Pat Crowley blogged about it over on RIFuture, we have lost a dear friend and true fighter for social justice here in Rhode Island. Dave St. Germain, aka DOC, died yesterday. Duane Clinker, of the Open Table of Christ, shared this message with his friends and acquaintances: David “Doc” St. Germain, a fighter for
Hey folks, it’s back and uglier than ever! The Providence Bike Swap, today @ as220! Bikes, accessories, parts, and things bicycle related for sale or swap. It’s like a yardsale for bike stuff! TODAY May 15th 12-4 Admission is free. Vending is free. Vendors please arrive at 11:00 to load in. Table space is limited
Saturday April 17th — come and celebrate Dash’s first anniversary! A full day of fun all over the city of Providence. 1pm ‘Here To Stay’ alley cat race starting at DASH. Come and ride all over Providence in our messenger style checkpoint race. Bag and lock required, 1pm sharp, $5 entry fee, prizes TBA. 4pm
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On Tuesday, Oct. 20, at 7PM in Wilson 102 (on the Main Green of Brown University), two extraordinary people will speak about their extensive experiences in Palestine: Anna Baltzer is a Columbia graduate, former Fulbright scholar, the granddaughter of Holocaust refugees and the author of Witness in Palestine: A Jewish American Woman in the Occupied
Welcome to the library. Say goodbye to the books. Here in Providence, we’re fighting just to keep our libraries open and accessible. At the Cushing Academy, however, the headmaster sees books as “… an outdated technology, like scrolls before books,” and has gotten rid of them in the prep school’s “learning center” to make way
Mark Elliott was diagnosed a few years ago with mutliple myeloma, a type of incurable blood/bone cancer. His medical bills and prescriptions are numerous, and due to recent changes in Medicare, he falls in the coverage “donut hole“. Paying for his lifesaving medications has become next to impossible. Mark has been part of the Providence
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