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π± Patch AM: Aug 25 A Taste of Cranston -- Gov. Sprague Mansion Fundraising Event and 12 more events
Also, don't miss RWU Law Providence Law School Fair on the Cranston Patch calendar

Hello Cranston! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️
Coming up on the calendar:
- RWU Law Providence Law School Fair at Providence Marriott Downtown
- Aug 25 A Taste of Cranston -- Gov. Sprague Mansion Fundraising Event at Sprague Mansion
- Aug. 25 A TASTE OF CRANSTON, Gov. Sprague Mansion Grounds at Sprague Mansion
... and check out 7 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: How fast is milk when you pour it? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 82 and low of 59 degrees.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and nice, temps: high: 78, low: 58.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 59 degrees.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Cranston
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★ Featured events ★
- RWU Law Providence Law School Fair →
Providence Marriott Downtown, 1 Orms St, Providence
12:00 pm
Friday September 18
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Other local events
- Aug 25 A Taste of Cranston -- Gov. Sprague Mansion Fundraising Event →
Sprague Mansion, 1351 Cranston St, Cranston
5:00 pm - Aug. 25 A TASTE OF CRANSTON, Gov. Sprague Mansion Grounds →
Sprague Mansion, 1351 Cranston St, Cranston
5:00 pm - Help Prepare the Arboretum & Riverwalk for 9/11 Remembrance →
Riverpoint Park, Hay St, West Warwick
10:00 pm - Los Tigres del Norte →
Amica Mutual Pavilion, 1 Lasalle Sq #1, Providence
8:00 pm - Paint Pottery! →
Art by You at Weirdgirl Creations Pottery Studio, 10 Wampanoag Trl, East Providence
1:00 pm - Morning tours of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse →
Edgewood Yacht Club, 1 Shaw Ave, Cranston
9:00 am - Justin Hayward – The Story In Your Eyes Tour →
Historic Park Theatre and Event Center, 848 Park Ave, Cranston
7:00 pm - Sunset tours of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse →
Edgewood Yacht Club, 1 Shaw Ave, Cranston
5:30 pm - LIVE @ Pub on Park →
Pub On Park, 655 Park Ave, Cranston
7:00 pm
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
Saturday August 29
Sunday August 30
Wednesday September 2
Sunday September 6
Tuesday September 15
Sunday September 20
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Back to School for Staff- Lifetouch Staff Photos
Smithfield Senior High School Smithfield, RI 02917
7:30 am - Escada Restaurant & Bar – Johnston – RI →
Escada Restaurant & Bar, 39 Putnam Pike, Johnston
6:30 pm - Taylor Hollingsworth with Stev Delmonico and Rachel Jorgensen →
The Parlour Providence, 1119 N Main St, Providence
8:00 pm - BAH at Sombra
East Greenwich Chamber of Commerce 580 Main St, East Greenwich, RI 02818
5:30 pm
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
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🗞 Nearby News
Providence
- Providence School Board grants superintendent $200,000 spending authority (newenglandnewspress.com)
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