🌱 YMCA Reset Challenge + Punishment For International Club

Happy Thursday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening locally today.

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First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and cold. High: 28 Low: 20.

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Here are the top three stories today in Pawtucket:

1. The YMCA of Pawtucket announced its Reset Challenge for all ages. The challenge is a three-week event that includes free visits to "Try the Y." Success stories and motivation will be shared along the journey via a free virtual program. Those who are eager to sign up need to do so by Feb. 1. (Valley Breeze)
2. The Pawtucket City Council has handed down punishments to the International Club and Billar on Barton Street. The punishments come in the form of busy weekend closures in response to reportedly running a 'bad business' according to Council members. Members are worried the business is giving Pawtucket a negative reputation. (Valley Breeze)
3. Pawtucket-based Hasbro has relinquished the super-profitable rights to Disney Princess and "Frozen" characters to toy company Mattel. Hasbro originally took the rights from Mattel in 2016 to the tune of $440 million. (NY Post)

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Today in Pawtucket:

• Take & Make Kits At The Pawtucket Public Library (All Day)
• Snowman Scavenger Hunt At The Pawtucket Public Library (All Day)

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From my notebook:

• The Pawtucket Police Department urges the community to stock up on necessities before winter weather impacts the area. Stay warm and be safe! (Facebook)
• The Pawtucket Public Library has DIY Sensory Play at Home kits for your children ages 5 and up. Click to see what the kits entail. (Facebook)
• The Pawtucket Lost & Found Pets shares a sighting of an orange and white call on York Ave and Columbus Ave. Click to get more information. (Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today! I'll see you soon.

— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.