Name: Presentation: Steamboats to Ferries: The Story of the Block Island Boat
Start: 2026-10-03T10:00:00-04:00

Author, historian, SSHSA member, and former purser Gregory Abbott has been captivated by ships since his high school summer job aboard the Yankee that went to Block Island. Learn about the evolution of steamships and passenger travel, from the 1800s to the modern era of the ferries to Block Island.October 3, 2026, Doors open at 10 a.m. ET, Presentation begins at 10:30 a.m. ET.

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40th ANNUAL “3-Day” CRANSTON GREEK FESTIVAL SEPTEMBER 11th, 12th and 13th
Location: Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation on the parish grounds
175 Oaklawn Avenue, Route 5, Cranston, RI. 
The Cranston Greek Festival, marks the “Official End of Summer in Rhode Island™”.
The Festival is held under the “Big Tents”, rain or shine.
Admission is FREE.
2026 GREEK FESTIVAL TIMES:
 Friday, September 11 5 PM – 10 PM
 Saturday, September 12 12 Noon – 10 PM
 Sunday, September 13 12 Noon – 8 PM
 
Greek Food: 
Guests sample a wide variety of Greek food including roast lamb, Greek-style chicken, souvlaki (skewered pork or chicken), pastitsio (delectable “Greek Lasagna”), spanakopita (“spinach pie”) tiropita (“cheese pie”). 
 
Many of our guests tell us we serve Rhode Island’s Best GYROS. Come and judge for yourself! 
 
Our pastry booth offers hand-made Greek pastries prepared by teams of our own parishioners, including our famous Baklava, Galaktoboureko and Rice Pudding. 
 
The pastry selection also includes karidopita (Greek Walnut Cake), kourabiedes (Wedding Cookies), koulourakia (Greek Butter Cookies), and melomakarona (Honey Cookies). 
 
And don’t forget to try our Loukoumades!!! 
Loukoumádes (λουκουμάδες) is a staple of Greek eating, especially in the south of Greece, and is a popular street food served with a combination of honey, cinnamon, and walnuts.

Entertainment &amp; Culture:
Greek Dancing Performances by Odyssey Dance Troupe 
Friday Night – 7 PM 
Saturday - 4 PM and 7 PM 
Sunday Afternoon – 3 PM &amp; 6 PM
These performances are wildly popular, and feature dances from mainland Greece and the Greek Islands. 
Live Greek musicwill be performed throughout the event. 
Spontaneous, impromptu Greek Dancing breaks out constantly during the entire 3-Day, Cranston Greek Festival. 
Everyone is invited to join in these dances.
Please visit our website and Facebook page for the complete schedule of entertainment, religious services and cultural presentations.
Learn About The Eastern (“Greek”) Orthodox Church 
The Eastern Orthodox Church is one of the world’s oldest and richest Christian faith traditions.Our Church Tours offer the chance to learn about the Greek “Eastern” Orthodox Christian Church — the second largest Christian communion in the world; with a global following of more than 250 million people. 
 
Church Tours Schedule (30 minutes)
Friday - 8 PM
Saturday - 1 PM, 3 PM, 5 PM and 8 PM
Sunday - 2 PM, and 4 PM
Additional Cranston Greek Festival Attractions:
Imported items, some from Greece, including jewelry, souvenirs, and clothing. 
Pets: 
For the safety of our guests, pets are not permitted at the Cranston GreekFestival. Service animals are allowed.

Would You Like More Information?
Contact the church office at (401) 942-4188, visit the church’s website at <a href="https://www.annunciationri.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.annunciationri.org</a>, or visit “Cranston Greek Festival” on Facebook.
Visit our Facebook page - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CranstonGreekFestival" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.facebook.com/CranstonGreekFestival</a>
FREE Parking: 
Free parking is available on the neighborhood streets.
Additional parking is available at Cranston West High School. 
Free Parking shuttle buses run continuously, from Cranston West High School VIA CURTIS STREET.Some handicapped parking is available on the church grounds. 
The parking lot shuttle buses run all three days of the Festival, until 30 minutes AFTER CLOSING, each day.

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<blockquote>Call for Artisans!&nbsp;13th&nbsp;Annual “Crafting for Critters” Fall Bazaar, Supporting Homeless AnimalsThe 13th&nbsp;Annual “Crafting for Critters” Fall Bazaar is&nbsp;accepting applications to exhibit from Artisans&nbsp;until August 1, 2026.&nbsp; Hosted by Friends of the Warwick Animal Shelter,&nbsp;Crafting for Critters will be held Saturday, September 12, 2026 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm&nbsp;at the Airport Professional Park, 2348 Post Road, Warwick, RI.&nbsp;More than 60 local artisans will be selling their handcrafted items: browse fine art, jewelry, crafts, handcrafted accessories, home decor and garden items, apparel, baked goods, candies, jams &amp; jellies, dog treats and pet accessories, books and more in an easy-to-navigate outdoor space. Admission and parking are free. Food trucks will be on the premises.For more information or a vendor application, contact Audrey Snow, Bazaar Director at&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="mailto:fowas.crafts@gmail.com">fowas.crafts@gmail.com</a>&nbsp;The application period&nbsp;closes&nbsp;on August 1, 2026, spaces are $25 each, categories are limited and items must be made by the exhibiting Artisan (no resellers or third-party vendors).&nbsp;Produced by Friends of the Warwick Animal Shelter (FOWAS), a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that uses donations and fundraiser proceeds to benefit the homeless cats and dogs at the Warwick Animal Shelter. Donations are tax-deductible, as allowable by law. For more information about FOWAS, visit:&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://friendsri.org/" rel="nofollow noopener">http://friendsri.org</a>Join our Facebook event! Click here:&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.facebook.com/share/18wmYbFKhy/?mibextid=wwXIfr" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.facebook.com/share/18wmYbFKhy/?mibextid=wwXIfr</a></blockquote>

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Roger Williams University School of Law Providence Law School Fair
Thinking about law school? Join Roger Williams University School of Law for the annual Providence Law School Fair, where you'll have the opportunity to explore legal education and connect with representatives from more than 40 ABA-approved law schools from across the United States.
The event begins with a Law School Admissions 101 Panel from 12:00–1:00 p.m., where admissions professionals will provide an overview of the law school admissions process and answer general questions. Following the panel, attendees are invited to meet one-on-one with representatives from participating law schools during the Law School Fair from 1:00–3:00 p.m.

For additional information and to register, visit: <a target="_blank" href="https://law.rwu.edu/events/providence-law-fair" rel="nofollow noopener">https://law.rwu.edu/events/providence-law-fair</a>
Or contact the RWU Law Admissions Office at 401-254-4555.

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