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In today's newsletter:

• How close are Warwick's two brand-new high schools to opening?
• See what still remains at Warwick's once-abandoned Rocky Point amusement park
• Meet the Rhode Island powerlifter chasing even bigger Special Olympics goals

Also on today's calendar: RWU Law Providence Law School Fair and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: What is the 1 way to guarantee winning a small fortune at the casino? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: A shower and t-storm; cooler, with a high of 69 and low of 61 degrees.
• Wednesday: Cloudy with a shower in spots, temps: high: 72, low: 63.
• Thursday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 79 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Students in Warwick head back to school as work on 2 new high schools continue (turnto10.com) — Warwick students are back in class while construction on the new Pilgrim and Toll Gate high schools reaches about 35% completion, despite budget overruns and a rejected $50 million bond. City and school officials say crews are working aggressively to control costs, and current freshmen and sophomores could be among the first to graduate from the new buildings if timelines hold.
   

• Rhode Island's Largest Abandoned Amusement Park Is Now A State Park With Coastal Views (explore.com) — Rocky Point in Warwick has transformed from a shuttered amusement park into a state park where you can walk among old ride remnants while enjoying sweeping Narragansett Bay views. The article traces its history from 19th-century recreation spot to bankruptcy and abandonment, then explains today's trails, fishing pier, and birdwatching opportunities just minutes from T.F. Green.
   

• Hometown Hero: Leah Schwender, Saunderstown (wpri.com) — From a Warwick-based spotlight, Saunderstown native Leah Schwender is celebrated for winning four powerlifting medals at the Special Olympics USA Games, including gold in the deadlift. Coaches praise her resilience, training focus, and plans to keep competing in Special Olympics Rhode Island, with an eye on returning to the USA Games in 2030.
   

📸 Around Warwick

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Warwick

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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

Thursday September 10
• HES Open House
  James H. Eldredge El. School East Greenwich, RI 02818
  6:30 pm
Saturday September 12
• Call for Artisans for the Annual "Crafting for Critters" Fall Bazaar →
  Airport Professional Park, 2348 Post Rd, Warwick
  10:00 am
• Shipwreck on the Potomac - Disaster in the Pursuit of Lincoln's Killer →
  2500 Post Rd, Warwick
  10:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday September 1
• Summer Shellabration
  Roger Williams Park Conservancy Museum of Natural History and Planetarium, 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, 02905, United States
  9:30 am
• Sun Style Tai Chi for Beginners
  Roger Williams Park Conservancy Botanical Center, 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, 02907, United States
  11:00 am
Wednesday September 2
• Wee-One Wednesdays at RWP Botanical Center!  →
  Roger Williams Park Conservancy Botanical Center, 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, 02907, United States
  9:00 am
• Morning tours of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse →
  Edgewood Yacht Club, 1 Shaw Ave, Cranston
  9:00 am
Friday September 4
• Patriots Auditorium
  Park View Middle School Cranston, RI 02910
  8:00 am
• Partner Peace Walks
  Roger Williams Park Conservancy Clark Dalrymple Boathouse in Roger Williams Park, 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, 02907, United States
  12:00 pm
• Food Truck Friday at Roger Williams Park
  Roger Williams Park Conservancy RWP Carousel Village
  5:00 pm
• Tai Chi Paradigm® Introduction - Beginner Level
  Roger Williams Park Conservancy RWP Gateway Center, 1197 Broad St., providence, RI, 02907
  6:30 pm
• Movies in the Park: Groovin' Summer Movies
  Roger Williams Park Conservancy Clark Dalrymple Boathouse in Roger Williams Park, 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, 02907, United States
  7:15 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Paradies Lagardere posted a job opening for Warehouse/Store Replenishment Associate in Warwick. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Cranston

• '90s Country Hitmaker Announces 'The Holiday Road Tour,' Kicking Off in December (parade.com)
• Level III sex offender notification issued in Cranston (newportdispatch.com)

East Greenwich

• East Greenwich steps back into Revolutionary War era with living-history event (turnto10.com)

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