🌱 Patch AM: How Viola Davis’ $1.2M gift will reshape support in Central Falls

What's up Central Falls! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How Viola Davis' $1.2M gift will reshape support in Central Falls
• When Central Falls teams take the field in this week's RI action

Also on today's calendar: The Third Great Marian Procession and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 72 and low of 44 degrees.
• Saturday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 67, low: 44.
• Sunday: Turning out cloudy, with a high of 65 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Viola Davis Celebrates Turning 61: 'My Value Is Going Up' (complex.com) — Central Falls is set to benefit directly from Viola Davis and Julius Tennon's $1.2 million investment in the new Mary Alice Davis Family Engagement Center, which will expand food, housing, education, and workforce services for residents. The EGOT-winning actor, who grew up in poverty in the city, describes the project as part of her commitment to leave the next generation with more than she had. Her birthday reflections on aging and self-worth tie back to giving back at home.
   

• Here's what happened on a busy Thursday night of RI high school sports (providencejournal.com) — Central Falls athletes are featured in a packed slate of Rhode Island high school games, including matchups at Macomber Stadium against Mt. Hope and the Juanita Sanchez/St. Patrick co-op. The roundup recaps Thursday's soccer, tennis, and volleyball results while listing upcoming contests across the state. It's a handy guide if you're following local teams or planning your next game night.
   

📸 Around Central Falls

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Central Falls

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday October 13
• Shea Girls Varsity Volleyball @ Central Falls →
  Central Falls High School, 24 Summer St, Central Falls
  6:30 pm

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Other local events

Thursday October 15
• West Warwick Girls Varsity Volleyball @ Central Falls →
  Central Falls High School, 24 Summer St, Central Falls
  6:30 pm
Saturday October 17
• The Third Great Marian Procession →
  538 Broadway, Providence
  9:00 am
Thursday October 29
• JSCHS Girls Varsity Volleyball @ Central Falls →
  Central Falls High School, 24 Summer St, Central Falls
  6:30 pm

📣 Central Falls Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday October 9
• Lincoln VISION Group →
  Lincoln Senior Center, 150 Jenckes Hill Road, Lincoln
  10:00 am
• Lincoln VISION Group (Topic: Disclosure and Self Advocacy) →
  Lincoln Senior Center, 150 Jenckes Hill Road, Lincoln
  10:00 am
• Visit Old Slater Mill National Historic Landmark →
  Pawtucket RI
  10:00 am
• MS Movie Night - The Grace School →
  Meeting Street, 1000 Eddy Street, Providence
  3:00 pm
• MS Movie Night →
  Meeting Street, 1000 Eddy Street, Providence
  3:00 pm
• Friday Special 6-Hour Sessions →
  Battlegroundz, 100 Higginson Ave, Lincoln
  4:00 pm
• AMANDA KELESTER PRESENTS: JENNYpopupShow2026-2027 @ Pawtucket →
  Other, Pawtucket
  4:30 pm
• JENNYpopupShow2026-2027 @ Pawtucket →
  33 Summer St, Pawtucket
  5:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Assistant Manager(03931) - 448 Newport Ave in Pawtucket. Apply here.
• Home Depot (Retail) posted a job opening for Cashier in Pawtucket. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Central Falls here.

🗞 Nearby News

Pawtucket

• Highbar Physical Therapy (wpri.com)
• Providence Man Guilty Of Murder In Pawtucket Shooting Death (patch.com)
• Dari-Bee offers free ice cream before closing for winter (turnto10.com)

North Providence

• North Providence Council Seeks Review of Storage Facility (upriseri.com)

Providence

• Wanted Providence Man Pulled Over, Arrested And Jailed: Cops (patch.com)
• 2 Providence Men Charged With Wire Fraud And Aggravated ID Theft: Cops (patch.com)
• Providence Police Make Arrest In Stabbing Of Mom And Little Girl (patch.com)

Ok Central Falls! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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