🌱 Patch AM: Have you visited Woonsocket’s Hachiko statue and ‘Sistine Chapel’ yet?

Hi there, Woonsocket! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Have you visited Woonsocket's Hachiko statue and 'Sistine Chapel' yet?
• Woonsocket-born Suzanne Berard remembered among recent Palm Beach passings

Also on today's calendar: Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: An afternoon shower, with a high of 68 and low of 52 degrees.
• Monday: Mostly sunny and breezy, temps: high: 72, low: 40.
• Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 63 and low of 37 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• The ultimate tour of Rhode Island's weirdest attractions and oddities (providencejournal.com) — Woonsocket gets a starring role in this statewide tour of quirky Rhode Island attractions, from the Hachiko statue at the train station honoring the film "Hachi: A Dog's Tale" to the fresco-filled St. Ann Arts and Cultural Center. The guide strings Woonsocket's landmarks together with oddities from every corner of the state, offering day-trip inspiration for curious local explorers.
   

• Palm Beach Obituaries-October 2, 2026 (bocaratontribune.com) — Among several lives remembered, this obituary list includes Suzanne Claire Berard, who was born in Woonsocket in 1947 and later built a banking career before passing away in West Palm Beach. Her story, alongside others from Florida, Connecticut, and beyond, reflects deep devotion to family, service, and community connections that began far from where many of them died.
   

📸 Around Woonsocket

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Woonsocket

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday October 8
• Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music! →
  Chester P Tuttle Post 279, 88 Bancroft St, Auburn
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Sunday October 4
• New England Patriots Watch Party to Benefit Jay G. Lawrence Foundation →
  The Last Resort Restaurant and Bar, 325 Farnum Pike, Smithfield
  12:00 pm
Monday October 5
• Cribbage Night →
  Woonsocket RI
  6:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
• Lopstail Tuesday →
  Woonsocket RI
  4:00 pm
Wednesday October 7
• Woonsocket Historical Society Open House →
  Woonsocket RI
  9:00 am
• Homebrew Club →
  Woonsocket RI
  7:00 pm
Thursday October 8
• A.B.V. (All Bring Vinyl) Night →
  Woonsocket RI
  4:00 pm
Friday October 9
• 2026 Autumnfest →
  Woonsocket RI
• Autumnfest 48 (250th USA Anniversary) →
  WWII Veterans Memorial Park, 40 Snow Street, Woonsocket
  4:00 pm
• Traveller - The Chris Stapleton Experience →
  Autumnfest, Woonsocket
  7:00 pm
• Traveller - The Chris Stapleton Experience at Autumnfest →
  Autumnfest, Woonsocket
  7:00 pm
Thursday October 15
• Woonsocket Collectors Fest →
  Woonsocket Elks Lodge #850, 380 Social St, Woonsocket
  5:00 pm

📣 Woonsocket Shout Outs!

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Family Dollar posted a job opening for Assistant Manager I in Woonsocket. Apply here.
• Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Customer Service Rep(03937) - 900 Victory Highway Unit 15 in North Smithfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Woonsocket here.

🗞 Nearby News

North Smithfield

• Here are the winners from a busy night of high school games Thursday (providencejournal.com)
• 14 Small-Town U.S. Restaurants Better Than Any Big-City Menu (onlyinyourstate.com)

Cumberland

• It's more than football on Friday night. Here's the rest of the scores (providencejournal.com)
• Smithfield Hears Testimony on Transgender Student Policy (upriseri.com)
• What's the most expensive property sold in RI? Oct. 3 real estate transactions (providencejournal.com)

Lincoln

• O-Zone: Full Confidence (jaguars.com)

Ok Woonsocket! 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: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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