🌱 Patch AM: How North Smithfield residents can step up for local veterans this fall

Good day North Smithfield! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How North Smithfield residents can step up for local veterans this fall
• Which North Smithfield teams pulled off big results Friday night?

Also on today's calendar: RWU Law Providence Law School Fair and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: Where do math teachers go on vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: A shower or two; not as warm, with a high of 74 and low of 56 degrees.
• Sunday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 74, low: 51.
• Monday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 79 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• RI Veterans Voice: 03.09.26. Military records, Veterans Memorial, Local Events – John A. Cianci (rinewstoday.com) — North Smithfield plays a direct role in this veterans update, serving as a donation address for Italian American War Veterans and the site of regular volunteer visits to St. Antoine Residence on Rhodes Avenue. The column explains how veterans can update Purple Heart records, highlights a new Vietnam memorial in Providence, and lists free meals, benefits, volunteer opportunities, and discounts available to Rhode Island veterans in the coming weeks and months.
   

• It was more than football on Friday night. Here's the scores (newportri.com) — North Smithfield athletes were busy Friday night, with the girls' soccer team edging North Providence 2–1 and the girls' tennis squad narrowly falling 4–3 to Smithfield. The roundup also lists dozens of other Rhode Island high school scores and today's game schedule, helping local families track rivals, upcoming matchups, and how their league is shaping up early in the season.
   

📸 Around North Smithfield

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🗓 Upcoming Events in North Smithfield

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★ Featured events ★

Friday September 18
• RWU Law Providence Law School Fair →
  Providence Marriott Downtown, 1 Orms St, Providence
  12:00 pm

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Other local events

Sunday September 6
• The American Revolution Experience at Heritage Hall →
  101 Greene St., North Smithfield
  11:00 am
Saturday September 12
• Service Stories in Slatersville →
  Heritage Hall, 101 Greene St, North Smithfield
  10:00 am
Friday September 18
• Hope Varsity Football @ North Smithfield →
  North Smithfield High School, 412 Greenville Rd, North Smithfield
  6:00 pm
Saturday September 19
• The 19th Annual North Smithfield Pumpkin Festival →
  North Smithfield RI
  11:00 am
Thursday September 24
• Good Networking Coffee Hour at Good Working – September 2026 →
  Good Working coworking, 585 Smithfield Road, North Smithfield
  8:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday September 5
• September 2026 Show — Rhode Island Militaria Show →
  Woonsocket Elks Lodge #850, 380 Social St, Woonsocket
  9:00 am
• Woonsocket Historical Society Open House →
  Woonsocket RI
  12:00 pm
Monday September 7
• ESOL Class (BVCAP) →
  Cumberland, RI Calendar, The Amaral Building 16 Mill Street, Cumberland
  6:00 pm
Tuesday September 8
• Technical Review Committee →
  Cumberland, RI Calendar, The Amaral Building 16 Mill Street, Cumberland
  3:00 pm
• McCourt Cafe Polling Set Up
  McCourt Middle School 45 Highland Avenue, Cumberland, RI 02864
  4:00 pm
• McCourt- Gym- Jr. Clippers Cheer
  McCourt Middle School Joseph L. , 45 Highland Ave, Cumberland, R
  6:00 pm
• Historic District Commission →
  Cumberland, RI Calendar, The Amaral Building 16 Mill Street, Cumberland
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• McDonald's posted a job opening for Maintenance Team Member in North Smithfield. Apply here.
• Phenom People posted a job opening for Shift Lead in Woonsocket. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near North Smithfield here.

🗞 Nearby News

Woonsocket

• MORTGAGEE'S SALE 233 Halsey Road Woonsocket, RI Map 57, Map (woonsocketcall.com)
• Mini soccer pitches open in Woonsocket (wpri.com)
• Need to Read: Fall 2026 (n-magazine.com)

Smithfield

• Smithfield Council Keeps RIDOT on Cemetery Wall Project (upriseri.com)

Johnston

• Woonsocket man wanted on shoplifting charge nabbed: Cops (patch.com)

Ok North Smithfield! 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: Times Square (Thank you Jean K. for sending it in!)
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