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Tour our collections and learn about the history of steamships and engine-powered vessels. Explore hundreds of models, photos, maritime artworks, and other artifacts.
<ul><li>Tour</li><li>Selfie Station with Nautical Props</li><li>Deck Games (games people used to play on ocean liners)</li><li>Coloring station</li><li>Scavenger hunt &amp; more</li></ul>

Local Event: OPEN HOUSE at the SHIP HISTORY CENTER

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Warwick

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OPEN HOUSE at the SHIP HISTORY CENTER

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Art by You at Weirdgirl Creations Pottery Studio

Try your hand at bubble painting! Gather for a birthday, bridal party, team building, date day, girls day or family activity. Painting pottery together is the best way to relax and get creative! Open afternoons 7 days a week for drop in paint your own pottery. Pottery to go is available to order online if you'd prefer to paint at home. &nbsp;Baby handprints in clay offered by appointment. Pet prints too! Visit wwwweirdgirlcreations.com or call 401 247-1397 for more information!&nbsp;

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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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I am selling my sister's room at a private group home for people who need support living independently. The group home is a community overseen by the Groton Center. It provides on-site staff and evening supervision, nightly dinner, help with meds if needed, weekly meetings, and friends. Each resident has a room and shares a bathroom with one other person of the same sex. The location is excellent, in one of Providence's premier neighborhoods with easy access to bus lines and cafes. Please reach out for more details:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:gerhardjane2@gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">gerhardjane2@gmail.com</a>

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