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Greetings Providence! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How HopeHealth's new director will expand hospice support across Rhode Island.
  • When and where you can join Providence's Walk to End Alzheimer's

Also on today's calendar: New England's Biggest Free Admission 2 Day Card Show and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Clouds yielding to sun, with a high of 72 and low of 43 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Plenty of sun, temps: high: 63, low: 38.
  • Wednesday: Sunny, with a high of 65 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• HopeHealth establishes community engagement program, names inaugural director (pbn.com) — HopeHealth in Providence has launched a new Community Engagement Program to better connect local residents with hospice, palliative, and grief support services, led by new director Helena Moronta. Drawing on her community-relations background and work with United Way of Rhode Island and Project GOAL, she'll focus on outreach and education for families across Rhode Island and nearby Massachusetts communities.
   

• Alzheimer's Association to hold fundraising walk in Westerly (thewesterlysun.com) — Local families affected by Alzheimer's can join a Walk to End Alzheimer's in Westerly this weekend, with additional Rhode Island walks scheduled in Providence on October 18 and other communities later in the month. Organizers emphasize free support services, a 24/7 helpline, and the colorful Promise Garden ceremony as they raise funds for care, education, and research.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

North Providence

  • North Providence Pumpkins in the Park Set for Oct. 23 (upriseri.com)
  • North Providence Police Cancel Silver Alert for 84-Year-Old Sandra Laurie After Missing Woman Was Reported Last Seen Thursday in Providence (centralrecorder.com)
  • The Giant Meatballs At This Rhode Island Italian Restaurant Have Become A Local Favorite (newsbreak.com)

East Providence

  • What's been the key to East Providence football's success? A history lesson. (providencejournal.com)
  • Police Blotter: GOP Senate candidate John Deaton's law office vandalized (bostonherald.com)

Ok Providence! 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: "The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ?" — Footsteps (Thank you Patty G. for sending it in!)
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