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🌱 Patch AM: Stay Out Of Smithfield's Georgiaville Pond: State
Also, don't miss Paint Pottery! on the Smithfield Patch calendar
Hi Smithfield! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- State warns Georgiaville Pond use is now a health risk
- How Bryant's new-look roster is coming together in Smithfield practices
Also on today's calendar: Paint Pottery! .
Today's riddle: What is the longest word in the dictionary? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Cloudy, showers around; humid, with a high of 72 and low of 62 degrees.
- Sunday: Cloudy, showers around; humid, temps: high: 76, low: 63.
- Monday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 81 and low of 54 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Stay Out Of Smithfield's Georgiaville Pond: State (patch.com) — Residents are being urged to avoid all contact with Georgiaville Pond in Smithfield after state health and environmental officials found harmful algae in the water. Swimming, boating, fishing, and even letting pets near the pond are considered high-risk, with potential illnesses ranging from stomach issues to more serious liver and nervous system effects. 
• New Bryant basketball roster is working on 'camaraderie' (providencejournal.com) — Bryant men's basketball is reshaping its roster and chemistry right here in Smithfield, with returning standouts changing positions and several transfers vying for starting roles. Coach Jamion Christian and a revamped staff are emphasizing camaraderie, work ethic, and a deeper, more athletic lineup as the Bulldogs look to rebound from last season's nine-win campaign.
📸 Around Smithfield
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Smithfield
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- Back to School for Staff- Lifetouch Staff Photos
Smithfield Senior High School Smithfield, RI 02917
7:30 am - NorthStar Special Olympics Team (SHS Track)
Smithfield Senior High School Smithfield, RI 02917
7:30 am - Paint Pottery! →
Art by You at Weirdgirl Creations Pottery Studio, 10 Wampanoag Trl, East Providence
1:00 pm
Monday August 24
Saturday August 29
Sunday August 30
📣 Smithfield Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- NorthStar Special Olympics Team (SHS Track)
Smithfield Senior High School Smithfield, RI 02917
7:30 am - Back to School for Staff- Lifetouch Staff Photos
Smithfield Senior High School Smithfield, RI 02917
7:30 am - Probate Court →
Lincoln, RI Calendar Lincoln, RI 02865
8:45 am - Harmony Café – Manville, RI →
Harmony Cafe, 47 Summer St, Manville
7:00 pm - Taylor Hollingsworth with Stev Delmonico and Rachel Jorgensen →
The Parlour Providence, 1119 N Main St, Providence
8:00 pm - Library Board of Trustees →
Lincoln, RI Calendar, 145 Old River Road, Lincoln
5:30 pm - CHIODOS: IT'S NOT YOU, IT'S ME TOUR →
Fete Music Hall, 103 Dike St, Providence
6:00 pm - Planning Board →
Lincoln, RI Calendar, 100 Old River Road, Lincoln
7:00 pm - Lincoln Housing Authority →
Lincoln, RI Calendar Lincoln, RI 02865
6:30 pm
Saturday August 22
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
Thursday August 27
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Dog park : hair out of control near the first bench there's so much hair embedded in all the mulch.
The birds are definitely not taking it and it's definitely not blowing away. It's nasty. Just so you know it's making the place nasty in case nobody… (Nextdoor Smithfield)
- Playa Bowls posted a job opening for Team Member in Lincoln. Apply here.
- Cushman & Wakefield posted a job opening for Cleaner, Part Time 1st Shift in Providence. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Smithfield here.
🗞 Nearby News
North Providence
- E-bike crash leads to arrest in Johnston (wpri.com)
Providence
- Pawtucket Man Wanted On Reckless Driving Charge Nabbed At Traffic Tribunal: Cops (patch.com)
Ok 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: Smiles, because it has a mile between "s". (Thank you Sharon M. for sending it in!)
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