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Happening soon: RWU Law Providence Law School Fair on the Central Falls Patch calendar

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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 close is Central Falls to a school bus strike?

Also on today's calendar: RWU Law Providence Law School Fair and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: Why are elevator jokes so good ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Mostly sunny with a shower, with a high of 72 and low of 51 degrees.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 80, low: 56.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 82 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Potential school bus strike put on hold amid negotiations (turnto10.com) — Families in Central Falls could still face major school bus disruptions as more than 750 First Student drivers statewide weigh a strike, now temporarily delayed while contract talks continue. Drivers serving Central Falls and several neighboring districts are covered in the dispute, and state leaders are urging both sides to reach a deal before parents must find alternate transportation.
   

📸 Around Central Falls

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Central Falls

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Sunday September 6
  • Summer Shellabration
    Roger Williams Park Conservancy Museum of Natural History and Planetarium, 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, 02905, United States
    9:30 am
  • Advanced Xtreme Fitness Class
    Roger Williams Park Conservancy RWP Gateway Center, 1197 Broad St., providence, RI, 02907
    11:00 am
  • Trinity Rep: The Getaway Driver →
    The Trinity Rep Theatre, 201 Washington St, Providence
    7:30 pm
    • Monday September 7
  • RWP Botanical Center Closed Mondays
    Roger Williams Park Conservancy Roger Williams Park Botanical Center
  • HMIS/CES Office Hours
    Rhode Island Coalition for the Homeless https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81075354141?pwd=nkJ0zFv7mN6iiTVAbWt2tfya
    1:00 pm
  • ESOL Class (BVCAP) →
    Cumberland, RI Calendar, The Amaral Building 16 Mill Street, Cumberland
    6:00 pm
  • Gentle Yoga at the Park
    Roger Williams Park Conservancy Betsey Williams Cottage, 1000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI, 02907, United States
    6:00 pm
    • Tuesday September 8
  • Technical Review Committee →
    Cumberland, RI Calendar, The Amaral Building 16 Mill Street, Cumberland
    3:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Orkin posted a job opening for Commercial Branch Manager Trainee in Central Falls. Apply here.
  • Bento Sushi posted a job opening for Food Production Supervisor in Lincoln. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Central Falls here.

🗞 Nearby News

Pawtucket

  • Pawtucket Arts Festival Celebrates Creativity, Culture, and Community This September (wpri.com)
  • Nesi's Notes: Sept. 5 (wpri.com)
  • Flock's 5-Year Data Offer Tests RI's 30-Day Camera Limit (upriseri.com)

North Providence

  • It was more than football on Friday night. Here's the scores (newportri.com)

Providence

  • The Best Hotel Deals in Providence, Rhode Island (aaa.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: Because they work on so many levels ! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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