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🌱 Patch AM: Aug. 25 A TASTE OF CRANSTON, Gov. Sprague Mansion Grounds and 11 more events
Spotted on the Cranston calendar: Los Tigres del Norte

Hello Cranston! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Los Tigres del Norte at Amica Mutual Pavilion
- Aug. 25 A TASTE OF CRANSTON, Gov. Sprague Mansion Grounds at Sprague Mansion
- Aug 25 A Taste of Cranston -- Gov. Sprague Mansion Fundraising Event at Sprague Mansion
... and check out 6 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Heavy morning rain, with a high of 77 and low of 63 degrees.
- Monday: Sunshine and less humid, temps: high: 81, low: 59.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 78 and low of 58 degrees.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Cranston
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★ Featured events ★
- Los Tigres del Norte →
Amica Mutual Pavilion, 1 Lasalle Sq #1, Providence
8:00 pm
Saturday August 29
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Other local events
- Aug. 25 A TASTE OF CRANSTON, Gov. Sprague Mansion Grounds →
Sprague Mansion, 1351 Cranston St, Cranston
5:00 pm - Aug 25 A Taste of Cranston -- Gov. Sprague Mansion Fundraising Event →
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 - 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
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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💬 Chatter
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- ***Update*** we have located mami under our neighbors deck and got her trapped in with the only way out is going into a cat trap.
We are so relieved she is okay and thank you so much for the advice and recommendations. I feel great living in this community Hi everyone. Please… (Nextdoor Eden Park) - Finally, the rain gave me a break, so I did what I do best… deliver the goods under the cloak of darkness.
You'd think I was doing undercover work or delivering illegal goods, but nope… just me making sure kids get a little extra magic on their special… (Nextdoor Scituate Ave)
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🗞 Nearby News
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- Polymarket Gives Morales Edge Over Smiley in Providence Mayor's Race (golocalprov.com)
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- Abstract Deadline is Approaching for WIN Symposium 2026 (oncodaily.com)
Ok Cranston! 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: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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