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🌱 Patch AM: Why Forestdale’s Village Haven is drawing diners from far beyond town.
And check out Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music! on the North Smithfield Patch calendar

What's up North Smithfield! 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:
- Why Forestdale's Village Haven is drawing diners from far beyond town.
Also on today's calendar: Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music! and 10 more events.
Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 67 and low of 53 degrees.
- Monday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 72, low: 40.
- Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 63 and low of 37 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 14 Small-Town U.S. Restaurants Better Than Any Big-City Menu (onlyinyourstate.com) — North Smithfield diners get a special shout-out in this national roundup, with Forestdale's Village Haven praised as the village's go-to dinner table. The piece highlights its famous family-style roasted chicken dinners, hearty New England classics, and generous portions, positioning the restaurant as a destination-worthy spot for locals and road-trippers alike.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in North Smithfield
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★ Featured events ★
- Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music! →
Chester P Tuttle Post 279, 88 Bancroft St, Auburn
7:00 pm
Thursday October 8
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Other local events
- Technology Help Appointments →
North Smithfield Library, 20 Main St, Slatersville
5:00 pm - Chair Yoga →
North Smithfield Library, 20 Main St, Slatersville
6:30 pm - Growing a Reader Storytime →
North Smithfield Library, 20 Main St, Slatersville
10:30 am - Anywhere Active: Hatha Yoga-Alignment Basics →
North Smithfield Library, 20 Main St, Slatersville
3:00 pm - Anywhere Active: Mat Pilates →
North Smithfield Library, 20 Main St, Slatersville
2:00 pm - Cognitive Connection →
North Smithfield Library, 20 Main St, Slatersville
6:00 pm - Seedlings Storytime →
North Smithfield Library, 20 Main St, Slatersville
10:30 am - URI Master Gardening Program Presents: Pruning →
North Smithfield Library, 20 Main St, Slatersville
6:30 pm - Puzzle Drop Off Begins →
North Smithfield Library, 20 Main St, Slatersville - Drop in Craft- Candy Corn Paper Chain →
North Smithfield Library, 20 Main St, Slatersville
10:30 am - Growing A Reader Storytime →
North Smithfield Library, 20 Main St, Slatersville
10:30 am - Closed for Columbus Day →
North Smithfield Library, 20 Main St, Slatersville
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📣 North Smithfield Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Customer Service Rep(03937) - 900 Victory Highway Unit 15 in North Smithfield. Apply here.
- Walmart posted a job opening for Janitorial Associate in North Smithfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near North Smithfield here.
🗞 Nearby News
Woonsocket
- Woonsocket Woman in Custody After Police Say She Stabbed Her Boyfriend During a Domestic Incident on Grove Street, Sending Him to Rhode Island Hospital (newsbreak.com)
- Suspect changes plea in 2023 deadly Woonsocket hit-and-run (wpri.com)
- McGAIR: Cumberland's Nicholas Walkowski tackles his way into weekly honor at Curry College (woonsocketcall.com)
Smithfield
- Smithfield Hears Testimony on Transgender Student Policy (upriseri.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: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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