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The Blackstone Valley Boat Trip

Jul 13th, 2010 | By Webmaster | Category: Reports
Valley Falls Dam, Blackstone River, Rhode Island
Valley Falls Dam, Blackstone River. (Image via Wikipedia)

On Sunday July 11, fourteen members of South County House #1 took a tour on the Blackstone Valley Explorer, to visit the Blackstone River.

This is the only » Continue reading



Users’ Guide to Health Care Reform

Jun 8th, 2010 | By Webmaster | Category: News
Health care
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The AARP has released a bulletin to help you understand the new health care laws. Visit their website, at aarp.org, to view the bulletin at aarp.org.



Tardive Dyskinesia

Jun 3rd, 2010 | By Webmaster | Category: News

Tardive Dyskinesia (TD) is a result of damage to the bodily systems that process dopamine, and is typically caused by exposure to certain prescription medications – including Reglan.

The symptoms of TD mimic those of Parkinson’s disease, and are irreversible and incurable

Tardive dyskinesia causes involuntary and repetitive movements which are irreversible and incurable. The Tardive Dyskinesia Center offers the most comprehensive and up-to-date information on » Continue reading



Annual Walking Tour of Historic Pawtuxet Village

May 18th, 2010 | By Webmaster | Category: Events, Featured

Come and experience history!

Knowledgeable docents guide you to historical venues where authentically garbed and well-rehearsed students assume roles of documented personages of Pawtuxet’s past. By your tour’s end, you’ll be amazed by what you didn’t know before about Pawtuxet and its role as a seaport and industrial hub around the time of our nation’s birth!

Tours leave the gazebo every 10 minutes. (Rain… » Continue reading



Garden Market Fair

May 18th, 2010 | By Webmaster | Category: Events, Featured

Local vendors selling all-things garden related. Plants ranging from vegetables to landscape shrubs. All outdoors on beautiful grounds of Wilcox Park.

For information call 401-596-2877, Ext 334.



From the Ground Up: Grow Your Own

May 18th, 2010 | By Webmaster | Category: Events, Featured

Whether you are looking for ways to convert your backyard into a lush garden space, or just trying to improve your yields while keeping your soil healthy and fertile, this introductory workshop is for you.

Since 1981, the Southside Community Land Trust (SCLT) has been teaching gardeners of all skill levels how to grow food safely and productively in Providence.

Rich Pederson will introduce you… » Continue reading