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Join us for the annual Leadership Blackstone Valley Alumni Association Luncheon - Thursday, March 8th, 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm Panel Discussion: Is passenger rail coming to the Blackstone Valley? Senator Richard Moore, Massachusetts Senate Senator Richard T. Moore is a six term senator serving the towns of Bellingham, Blackstone, Douglas, Dudley, Hopedale, Mendon, Milford, Millville, Northbridge, Oxford, Southbridge, Sutton, Uxbridge, and Webster. Prior to his service in the Senate, Senator Moore was a nine term member of the House of Representatives. He is also a Commissioner of the federal John H. Chafee Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor Commission. Through the years, Senator Moore has been a champion of commuter rail in the Blackstone Valley. Catherine Ady, Planner, City of Woonsocket, RI Catherine Ady is a city planner for Woonsocket. As the city planner, she has been involved with a number of different projects including the commuter rail study, the city's brownfields program, Main Street revitalization efforts, and a number of recreation and open space projects. She graduated in 1999 from Rhode Island College with a bachelor's degree in social work and graduated from the University of Massachusetts in Amherst with a master's of regional planning in 2005. She is a member of the APA (American Planning Association). Everett Stuart, RI Association of Railroad Passengers Everett Stuart is a retired USDA soil scientist who has had an interest in railroads since his college days. He has been an advocate for passenger trains for a number of years. He currently is Chair of the Rhode Island Association of Railroad Passengers (RIARP). RIARP is a citizen advocacy organization seeking improved and expanded passenger rail service for the Ocean State. The group is interested in both commuter rail service and regional intercity and long distance trains. RIARP works to achieve its goals by participating at public policy meetings, communicating with legislators, and working with transportation and planning agency staffs. Location: VFW Post 1385One mile east of Rt. 146 on Rt. 16 (275 Douglas Street, Uxbridge, MA). Cost: $10.00 (cash or check at the door). If you are LBV Alumni, your alumni association will cover the cost. RSVP: (508) 234-9090 x 107 =================================== Community Labyrinth Walk - Grafton, MA The Unitarian Universalist Society of Grafton and Upton’s Youth Group is hosting a community labyrinth walk. The event will be held on Sunday, March 18th at the UU Church at 3 Grafton Common from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. This non-denominational event is open to anyone who is curious about labyrinths, would like to experience walking mediation or would like to see what our Youth Group has been up to this year! Under the guidance, inspiration and sponsorship of Susan West, the UUSGU Youth Group constructed a seven circuit, classical style labyrinth that will be unveiled at the service Sunday morning, March 18th at 10:00am. Laura Trendell will be leading the service with the Youth Group and Ms. West. The service will elaborate on the history of labyrinths, its worldwide cultural and spiritual significance, and the modern day resurgence of interest in this ancient treasure. "I’ve always been fascinated with labyrinths,” West said. “On my anniversary the year after my husband died, I walked a labyrinth and had a transformative healing experience. Then I knew it was something that I wanted to share with our community. Working with the Youth Group to create this has been a great way to make this available for everyone." For more information, call (508) 839-2927 or email Susan West at susan@graftondrum.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Celebrating H. P. Lovecraft The Rhode Island Historical Society joins the Brown University Public Humanities program and its Pulp Uncovered festival (March 15 – 18) by offering a 90 minute walking tour that celebrates the life and work of Howard Phillips Lovecraft on Saturday, March 17, 2007 at 11 a.m. Acknowledged genius of occult and horror fiction, Lovecraft’s “Providence stories” (written between 1924 and 1935) provide the basis for this literary walk. Passages from The Case of Charles Dexter Ward, Haunter of the Dark, The Shunned House, and many letters written to family and friends offer astounding detail about the life and time of this popular author. Although Lovecraft died 70 years ago this year, most Providence sites that he described in the 1920’s can still be seen today. The tour begins at Brown University’s Van Wickle Gates (intersection of College and Prospect Streets). Tickets are $10/person and may be purchased the morning of the tour. Reservations for the walk are strongly recommended. Call 401-273-7507 x62 or e-mail: bbarnes@rihs.org Founded in 1822, the Rhode Island Historical Society is the nation’s fourth oldest state historical society and is today the steward of tens of thousands of books, manuscripts, prints, photographs, paintings, artifacts, and other historical materials. The Society maintains its research library and John brown House Museum in Providence and operates the Museum of Work and Culture in Woonsocket. The society’s ongoing public and educational programming includes publication of the historical journal Rhode Island History and the presentation of exhibits, lectures, workshops and tours.
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A FEW GOOD ANGLERS NEEDED TO TEACH FISHING!MassWildlife's Angler Education Program is looking for Volunteer Fishing Instructors to pass on the great pastime of fishing. On Saturday March 10th, 2007, a full day Angler Education Instructor Workshop will be held at the MassWildlife Field Headquarters in Westborough. It’s a free workshop that certifies Angler Education Program Instructors. Women and men of all ages who enjoy fishing and sharing their knowledge and passion for this activity are encouraged to attend. The workshop will certify participants as MassWildlife Angler Education Program Instructors. Instructors work in teams to offer fishing clinics, classes and family fishing festivals throughout the state. The goal of MassWildlife's Angler Education Program is to stimulate public interest in our aquatic environments through fishing. The Program is especially in need of instructor teams from the Southern Berkshires, Upper Connecticut Valley, North Shore, Southeastern Massachusetts and Cape Cod. Pre-registration is required. For more details and to register, contact Angler Education Program Coordinator Jim Lagacy at 508/389-6309. =========================================================================
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