Saturday, January 31, 2015

Blackstone Valley: February Things to Do



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February Things to do 

in the Blackstone River Valley 

National Heritage Corridor


For a complete, detailed listing of events, see the event calendar

Coffee with Charlene

Tuesday, February 17, 2015

Join Charlene Perkins Cutler for her monthly coffee hour.  
8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

This month's topic:  Announcing a New Program!
Location:  Blackstone Heritage Corridor Visitor Center - Pawtucket
                  175 Main Street, Pawtucket, RI
For more information, click here



Save the Dates!

We are looking ahead to some great activities and opportunities.  Mark your calendars, and look for more information in upcoming newsletters.


March 17       (Tuesday)  -  Coffee with Charlene 

March 19      (Thursday) -   Blackstone Heritage Corridor 
                                              Annual Dinner 



Partner Events in January



February  7 - Wallum Lake Twilight Tour
The Central MA Snowshoe Series will host this night-time snowshoe race.  If the current piles of snow melt before this event, it will take place as the durtyfeets Trail Series!  

For more information, 
go to the MRA Multisport web page:


February  7 - Blackstone River Theatre
                Occidental Gypsy
Occidental Gypsy delivers an exhilarating blend of gypsy swing, jazz and world music with riff-rich, roaring acoustic sound and sultry vocals reminiscent of the first era of swing.

For more information visit the BRT web page:



February   7 - Wintertime Market 

The Wintertime Farmers Market has opened its doors!  Visit Hope Artiste Village every Saturday from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. through May 9 for local products. Don't forget to bring your recycling, and drop off your clean egg cartons for farmers to reuse.

Location:  Hope Artiste Village, 1005 Main Street., Pawtucket, RI

For more information, visit the web page:


February 10 - Northern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce 
                 Annual Dinner
The Chamber's 24th Annual Dinner will feature a keynote address by Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo. As the 75th governor of Rhode Island, she is the first female to hold the office. Prior to being elected governor, she served as General Treasure of Rhode Island. Raimondo's agenda is designed to kick start the state's economy and create Jobs.

For more information, go to the Chamber's web page:


February 12 - BRWA Board Meeting
Monthly Board meeting of the Blackstone River Watershed Association

For more information, go to the BRWA web page:


February 13 - Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce 
                        Legislative Breakfast
Meet and hear from your newly elected legislators!
 
For more information, go to the Chamber's  web page:


February 14 - Wintertime Market 
The Wintertime Farmers Market has opened its doors!  Visit Hope Artiste Village every Saturday from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. through May 9 for local products. Don't forget to bring your recycling, and drop off your clean egg cartons for farmers to reuse.

 Location:  Hope Artiste Village, 1005 Main Street., Pawtucket, RI

For more information, visit the web page:


February 15 - Blackstone River Theatre
                 FullSet
All accomplished young musicians in their own right, FullSet create a stunning and unique sound that is full of energy and innovation, and are quickly becoming one of the most well-known bands in the Irish music scene today

For more information visit the BRT web page:


February 16-20 - Winter on the Farm
The Community Harvest Project is sponsoring a Winter-Break Camp for kids grades 4 - 7.  Events include hands-on cooking, nutrition activities, nature crafts, container planting, and active games.

For more information, go to the Community Harvest web page:

February 17 - Canal District  
                 Carnaval de Canal

 The Canal District is pleased to host Worcester's Fourth Annual "Carnaval de Canal" Mardi Gras Party - the grandest Mardi Gras Party in Massachusetts, bringing New Orleans fun and entertainment to our fine city. There is sure to be something for everyone! The Canal District offers venues for everyone's tastes! Come on down! The evening will kick off at 6pm and continue throughout the evening along Harding, Green, Water, and Millbury Streets until the close of business.

For more information, visit the web page:


February 18 - BRWC/FOB Board Meeting
Monthly Board meeting of the 
Blackstone River Watershed Council/Friends of the Blackstone.
For more information, go to the BRWC/FOB web page:

February 21 - Wintertime Market 
The Wintertime Farmers Market has opened its doors!  Visit Hope Artiste Village every Saturday from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. through May 9 for local products. Don't forget to bring your recycling, and drop off your clean egg cartons for farmers to reuse.

Location:  Hope Artiste Village, 1005 Main Street., Pawtucket, RI
For more information, visit the web page:


February 21 - Blackstone River Theatre
                 Rossoni
This local singer/songwriter presents an evening of original folk/pop/rock music.

For more information visit the BRT web page:

  
February 26 - Northern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce 
                        Legislative Reception
The annual Legislative Reception is an opportunity for business leaders from around the state to meet with colleagues and elected officials to discuss business issues and concerns they may have in a relaxed and informal setting. The Northern RI Chamber of Commerce coordinates the Chamber of Commerce Coalition, which is the largest business advocacy and lobbying organization in the state, representing more than 7,500 participating businesses and 70,000 employees. 
For more information, go to the Chamber's  web page:


February 28 - Wintertime Market 
The Wintertime Farmers Market has opened its doors!  Visit Hope Artiste Village every Saturday from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. through May 9 for local products. Don't forget to bring your recycling, and drop off your clean egg cartons for farmers to reuse.

Location:  Hope Artiste Village, 1005 Main Street., Pawtucket, RI
For more information, visit the web page:


February 28 - Blackstone River Theatre
                       The Gnomes
The Gnomes play an eclectic blend of global folk fusion music -- Celtic, Scandinavian, Russian, Eastern European, Caribbean, Klezmer, Native American and originals.

For more information visit the BRT web page:




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We will try to include all events and activities.  Simply start by providing some basic information about your event, and we will take it from there!

The Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor is a unique cultural landscape of industrial history and immigration in the interconnected system of the Blackstone River watershed. An energetic nonprofit, the Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor, Inc. partners with organizations, local communities and businesses, and residents to insure the long term vitality of the Corridor.

 
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