River Island Art Park

Join us at beautiful River Island Art Park in downtown Woonsocket for Week 7 of the Levitt AMP Woonsocket Music Series!July 31 features Sunny Sweeney alongside a local opening act to be announced, and is MC’ed by Marlon Carey.This special evening includes a RI250 Celebration hosted by the City of Woonsocket.The Levitt AMP Woonsocket Music Series is FREE and open to the public. Come ready to eat, dance, and have a great time! Bring a friend and something to sit on.<img alt="🎶" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t1f/1/16/1f3b6.png"> SCHEDULE 6:00pm – Opening Act: COMING SOON 7:00pm – Intermission 7:30pm – Headlining Act: Sunny SweeneyABOUT SUNNY SWEENEY Critically acclaimed country artist Sunny Sweeney brings heartfelt storytelling, traditional country roots, and sharp wit to the Levitt stage. With nationally recognized albums, performances at the Grand Ole Opry, and a respected presence on SiriusXM’s Outlaw Country and Willie’s Roadhouse, Sweeney has become one of modern country music’s most authentic voices. Her music balances humor, heartbreak, and honesty in a way that resonates deeply with audiences.
Concert Location &amp; Parking Info:<img alt="📍" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t2d/1/16/1f4cd.png"> RIVER ISLAND ART PARK Located at 85 Bernon Street, Woonsocket RI, the park offers plenty of open grass for seating and sits along the beautiful Blackstone River. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs. All ages welcome, and admission is FREE.
<img alt="🅿️" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t18/1/16/1f17f.png"> Free parking is available in municipal lots throughout the city.
<img alt="🌧️" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/td0/1/16/1f327.png"> For weather updates, check this Facebook page for the latest info.
The Levitt AMP Woonsocket Music Series is made possible by the generous support of: The Levitt Family Foundation, NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley, the City of Woonsocket, the Downtown Woonsocket Collaborative, and O-N Radio Worldwide
PRESENTING SPONSOR: The Levitt Foundation
GRAMMY LEVEL SPONSORS ($5000+): NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley, Rhode Island State Council on the Arts, Summer of Soccer
ALBUM LEVEL SPONSORS ($2500+): Eastern Bank, Sonia Lindsey Giving Fund, Downtown Woonsocket Collaborative, Olly’s Pizza
EP LEVEL SPONSORS ($1000+): Blue Cross &amp; Blue Shield of Rhode Island, Citizens’ Bank, Complete Site Solutions, Milford Federal Bank, Nation Wide Construction, Woonsocket’s America 250 Celebration
DEMO LEVEL SPONSORS ($500+): Autumnfest, Beacon Charter Schools, Blackstone Valley Tourism Council, Boys &amp; Girls Club of Northern RI, Daisy &amp; Co. Floral Boutique, Dean Bank, Mancieri Real Estate, Mitson Law Associates
FRIENDS OF LEVITT ($50+): Carol Nasuti, Clarisse Dexter, Meg Rego, Nancy and Raymond Benoit, Nancy Giambusso, Timeless Antiques, Apex Technology Group, Pineda’s Outdoor Living, David Soucy, Martin &amp; Jill Crowley, Johanna Pabst, Dennis and Wendi Kotal, Ermie London Adams Crawford
The Levitt AMP Woonsocket Music Series is an initiative of NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley. It is supported in part by the Levitt Family Foundation, which partners with changemakers and nonprofits to strengthen the social fabric of communities in America through free, live music in outdoor public spaces. In 2026, the Levitt Family Foundation is supporting over 900 free concerts in 90+ towns and cities across the country, bringing joy to over a million people. <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.levitt.org%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExQWhIZFF0ZmhrM2NJVHh4anNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR6AO_IepY9I5be9fE2-C-U1MaDlDzIrIYKT_VrvJAUlIRI-DFSlRM6OE2ZbwQ_aem_SC0L4bqsz4Qa1Okfi8eqFA&amp;h=AUDPpbC0t8GPB9f-_RiE1mXbeKdirgI54Pw7nWY9SIBko-3AXBwG0bVy0huFI7V7-uufG7l3AQ08UaLrtuVCrUhzwmwEz9H279rqVtOi0qeh2ybmJJ8o6ONQGLemSSdaRDQcBAK3d0yM&amp;__tn__=q&amp;c[0]=AUAFC_FYcdHItSd2SS4INsRp6qWfNmYtmWfJ_xb2FqfySKseX-ay6M2E6ujO7sSQJuM78AFez0kkyQeO0VNj6FqtaOrXesMDJj8oY67DPE7zin54w3WKQOEkvWlaPeddwfAkRWvbGFrqGbKRoyrC8KikxzkjoHHUxwk" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.levitt.org</a>

Local Event: Levitt AMP Woonsocket – Sunny Sweeney

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Levitt AMP Woonsocket – Sunny Sweeney

Join us at beautiful River Island Art Park in downtown Woonsocket for Week 7 of the Levitt AMP Woonsocket Music Series!July 31...

Join us at beautiful River Island Art Park in downtown Woonsocket for Week 8 of the Levitt AMP Woonsocket Music Series!August 7 features Tray Wellington and is MC’ed by Marlon Carey.The Levitt AMP Woonsocket Music Series is FREE and open to the public. Come ready to eat, dance, and have a great time! Bring a friend and something to sit on.<img alt="🎶" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t1f/1/16/1f3b6.png"> SCHEDULE 6:00pm – Opening Act: COMING SOON 7:00pm – Intermission 7:30pm – Headlining Act: Tray WellingtonABOUT TRAY WELLINGTON Tray Wellington is an acclaimed banjo innovator whose genre-defying approach bridges folk, bluegrass, jazz, hip hop, and contemporary roots music. His newest project, Heart on the Table, blends folk storytelling traditions with contemporary rhythm, improvisation, and hip hop influences, creating a bold new sound in modern roots music. Having appeared at Newport Folk Festival, Telluride Bluegrass Festival, and Saturday Night Live alongside Mumford &amp; Sons, Wellington continues to emerge as one of the most exciting boundary-pushing voices in acoustic music.
Concert Location &amp; Parking Info:<img alt="📍" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t2d/1/16/1f4cd.png"> RIVER ISLAND ART PARK Located at 85 Bernon Street, Woonsocket RI, the park offers plenty of open grass for seating and sits along the beautiful Blackstone River. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs. All ages welcome, and admission is FREE.
<img alt="🅿️" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t18/1/16/1f17f.png"> Free parking is available in municipal lots throughout the city.
<img alt="🌧️" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/td0/1/16/1f327.png"> For weather updates, check this Facebook page for the latest info.
The Levitt AMP Woonsocket Music Series is made possible by the generous support of: The Levitt Family Foundation, NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley, the City of Woonsocket, the Downtown Woonsocket Collaborative, and O-N Radio Worldwide
PRESENTING SPONSOR: The Levitt Foundation
GRAMMY LEVEL SPONSORS ($5000+): NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley, Rhode Island State Council on the Arts, Summer of Soccer
ALBUM LEVEL SPONSORS ($2500+): Eastern Bank, Sonia Lindsey Giving Fund, Downtown Woonsocket Collaborative, Olly’s Pizza
EP LEVEL SPONSORS ($1000+): Blue Cross &amp; Blue Shield of Rhode Island, Citizens’ Bank, Complete Site Solutions, Milford Federal Bank, Nation Wide Construction, Woonsocket’s America 250 Celebration
DEMO LEVEL SPONSORS ($500+): Autumnfest, Beacon Charter Schools, Blackstone Valley Tourism Council, Boys &amp; Girls Club of Northern RI, Daisy &amp; Co. Floral Boutique, Dean Bank, Mancieri Real Estate, Mitson Law Associates
FRIENDS OF LEVITT ($50+): Carol Nasuti, Clarisse Dexter, Meg Rego, Nancy and Raymond Benoit, Nancy Giambusso, Timeless Antiques, Apex Technology Group, Pineda’s Outdoor Living, David Soucy, Martin &amp; Jill Crowley, Johanna Pabst, Dennis and Wendi Kotal, Ermie London Adams Crawford
The Levitt AMP Woonsocket Music Series is an initiative of NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley. It is supported in part by the Levitt Family Foundation, which partners with changemakers and nonprofits to strengthen the social fabric of communities in America through free, live music in outdoor public spaces. In 2026, the Levitt Family Foundation is supporting over 900 free concerts in 90+ towns and cities across the country, bringing joy to over a million people. <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.levitt.org%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExQWhIZFF0ZmhrM2NJVHh4anNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR6AO_IepY9I5be9fE2-C-U1MaDlDzIrIYKT_VrvJAUlIRI-DFSlRM6OE2ZbwQ_aem_SC0L4bqsz4Qa1Okfi8eqFA&amp;h=AUDPpbC0t8GPB9f-_RiE1mXbeKdirgI54Pw7nWY9SIBko-3AXBwG0bVy0huFI7V7-uufG7l3AQ08UaLrtuVCrUhzwmwEz9H279rqVtOi0qeh2ybmJJ8o6ONQGLemSSdaRDQcBAK3d0yM&amp;__tn__=q&amp;c[0]=AUAFC_FYcdHItSd2SS4INsRp6qWfNmYtmWfJ_xb2FqfySKseX-ay6M2E6ujO7sSQJuM78AFez0kkyQeO0VNj6FqtaOrXesMDJj8oY67DPE7zin54w3WKQOEkvWlaPeddwfAkRWvbGFrqGbKRoyrC8KikxzkjoHHUxwk" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.levitt.org</a>

Local Event: Levitt AMP Woonsocket – Tray Wellington  

Levitt AMP Woonsocket – Tray Wellington  

Join us at beautiful River Island Art Park in downtown Woonsocket for Week 8 of the Levitt AMP Woonsocket Music Series!August 7...

Join us at beautiful River Island Art Park in downtown Woonsocket for Week 9 of the Levitt AMP Woonsocket Music Series!August 14 features Domenic Marte alongside a local opening act to be announced, and is MC’ed by Marlon Carey.This special evening is presented in collaboration with All Things Tropical and Woonsocket’s inaugural Puerto Rican Festival, taking place later this month.The Levitt AMP Woonsocket Music Series is FREE and open to the public. Come ready to eat, dance, and have a great time! Bring a friend and something to sit on.<img alt="🎶" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t1f/1/16/1f3b6.png"> SCHEDULE 6:00pm – Opening Act: COMING SOON 7:00pm – Intermission 7:30pm – Headlining Act: Domenic MarteABOUT DOMENIC MARTE Dominican and Puerto Rican American artist Domenic Marte is widely recognized as a pioneer of Bachata Pop, blending bachata, Latin pop, and R&amp;B into a bilingual sound uniquely his own. With multiple Billboard Tropical chart appearances and a global fanbase spanning more than 160 countries, Marte continues to help shape contemporary Latin music with infectious rhythms and heartfelt songwriting.
Concert Location &amp; Parking Info:<img alt="📍" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t2d/1/16/1f4cd.png"> RIVER ISLAND ART PARK Located at 85 Bernon Street, Woonsocket RI, the park offers plenty of open grass for seating and sits along the beautiful Blackstone River. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs. All ages welcome, and admission is FREE.
<img alt="🅿️" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t18/1/16/1f17f.png"> Free parking is available in municipal lots throughout the city.
<img alt="🌧️" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/td0/1/16/1f327.png"> For weather updates, check this Facebook page for the latest info.
The Levitt AMP Woonsocket Music Series is made possible by the generous support of: The Levitt Family Foundation, NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley, the City of Woonsocket, the Downtown Woonsocket Collaborative, and O-N Radio Worldwide
PRESENTING SPONSOR: The Levitt Foundation
GRAMMY LEVEL SPONSORS ($5000+): NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley, Rhode Island State Council on the Arts, Summer of Soccer
ALBUM LEVEL SPONSORS ($2500+): Eastern Bank, Sonia Lindsey Giving Fund, Downtown Woonsocket Collaborative, Olly’s Pizza
EP LEVEL SPONSORS ($1000+): Blue Cross &amp; Blue Shield of Rhode Island, Citizens’ Bank, Complete Site Solutions, Milford Federal Bank, Nation Wide Construction, Woonsocket’s America 250 Celebration
DEMO LEVEL SPONSORS ($500+): Autumnfest, Beacon Charter Schools, Blackstone Valley Tourism Council, Boys &amp; Girls Club of Northern RI, Daisy &amp; Co. Floral Boutique, Dean Bank, Mancieri Real Estate, Mitson Law Associates
FRIENDS OF LEVITT ($50+): Carol Nasuti, Clarisse Dexter, Meg Rego, Nancy and Raymond Benoit, Nancy Giambusso, Timeless Antiques, Apex Technology Group, Pineda’s Outdoor Living, David Soucy, Martin &amp; Jill Crowley, Johanna Pabst, Dennis and Wendi Kotal, Ermie London Adams Crawford
The Levitt AMP Woonsocket Music Series is an initiative of NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley. It is supported in part by the Levitt Family Foundation, which partners with changemakers and nonprofits to strengthen the social fabric of communities in America through free, live music in outdoor public spaces. In 2026, the Levitt Family Foundation is supporting over 900 free concerts in 90+ towns and cities across the country, bringing joy to over a million people. <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.levitt.org%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExQWhIZFF0ZmhrM2NJVHh4anNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR6AO_IepY9I5be9fE2-C-U1MaDlDzIrIYKT_VrvJAUlIRI-DFSlRM6OE2ZbwQ_aem_SC0L4bqsz4Qa1Okfi8eqFA&amp;h=AUDPpbC0t8GPB9f-_RiE1mXbeKdirgI54Pw7nWY9SIBko-3AXBwG0bVy0huFI7V7-uufG7l3AQ08UaLrtuVCrUhzwmwEz9H279rqVtOi0qeh2ybmJJ8o6ONQGLemSSdaRDQcBAK3d0yM&amp;__tn__=q&amp;c[0]=AUAFC_FYcdHItSd2SS4INsRp6qWfNmYtmWfJ_xb2FqfySKseX-ay6M2E6ujO7sSQJuM78AFez0kkyQeO0VNj6FqtaOrXesMDJj8oY67DPE7zin54w3WKQOEkvWlaPeddwfAkRWvbGFrqGbKRoyrC8KikxzkjoHHUxwk" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.levitt.org</a>

Local Event: Levitt AMP Woonsocket – Domenic Marte

Levitt AMP Woonsocket – Domenic Marte

Join us at beautiful River Island Art Park in downtown Woonsocket for Week 9 of the Levitt AMP Woonsocket Music Series!August...

Woonsocket Elks Lodge #850

A Sports Card Show will be held on Thursday, August 20, 2026 from 5pm-9pm at the Elks Hall, 380 Social&nbsp;Street in Woonsocket, RI.The show will feature vintage and modern sports cards, unopened material and other sports collectibles.&nbsp; Admission is FREE!

Local Event: Sports Card Show

Sports Card Show

A Sports Card Show will be held on Thursday, August 20, 2026 from 5pm-9pm at the Elks Hall, 380 Social Street in Woonsocket,...

Join us at beautiful River Island Art Park in downtown Woonsocket for Week 10 of the Levitt AMP Woonsocket Music Series!August 21 closes out the season with a high-energy finale featuring Bermuda Search Party alongside a local opening act to be announced, and is MC’ed by Marlon Carey.<img alt="🎉" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t8c/1/16/1f389.png"> Come celebrate the final concert of the summer with a night full of music, food, family fun, and community spirit!The Levitt AMP Woonsocket Music Series is FREE and open to the public. Come ready to eat, dance, and have a great time! Bring a friend and something to sit on.<img alt="🎶" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t1f/1/16/1f3b6.png"> SCHEDULE 6:00pm – Opening Act: COMING SOON 7:00pm – Intermission 7:30pm – Headlining Act: Bermuda Search PartyABOUT BERMUDA SEARCH PARTY Unapologetically energetic and uplifting, Bermuda Search Party has emerged as one of the most exciting indie acts in the Northeast. Following performances at Boston Calling, SXSW, and Treefort Music Festival, the band continues to gain national recognition for their infectious blend of indie rock, brass instrumentation, and heartfelt songwriting. Their live performances have been described as a true “celebration of life.”
Concert Location &amp; Parking Info:<img alt="📍" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t2d/1/16/1f4cd.png"> RIVER ISLAND ART PARK Located at 85 Bernon Street, Woonsocket RI, the park offers plenty of open grass for seating and sits along the beautiful Blackstone River. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs. All ages welcome, and admission is FREE.
<img alt="🅿️" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t18/1/16/1f17f.png"> Free parking is available in municipal lots throughout the city.
<img alt="🌧️" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/td0/1/16/1f327.png"> For weather updates, check this Facebook page for the latest info.
The Levitt AMP Woonsocket Music Series is made possible by the generous support of: The Levitt Family Foundation, NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley, the City of Woonsocket, the Downtown Woonsocket Collaborative, and O-N Radio Worldwide
PRESENTING SPONSOR: The Levitt Foundation
GRAMMY LEVEL SPONSORS ($5000+): NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley, Rhode Island State Council on the Arts, Summer of Soccer
ALBUM LEVEL SPONSORS ($2500+): Eastern Bank, Sonia Lindsey Giving Fund, Downtown Woonsocket Collaborative, Olly’s Pizza
EP LEVEL SPONSORS ($1000+): Blue Cross &amp; Blue Shield of Rhode Island, Citizens’ Bank, Complete Site Solutions, Milford Federal Bank, Nation Wide Construction, Woonsocket’s America 250 Celebration
DEMO LEVEL SPONSORS ($500+): Autumnfest, Beacon Charter Schools, Blackstone Valley Tourism Council, Boys &amp; Girls Club of Northern RI, Daisy &amp; Co. Floral Boutique, Dean Bank, Mancieri Real Estate, Mitson Law Associates
FRIENDS OF LEVITT ($50+): Carol Nasuti, Clarisse Dexter, Meg Rego, Nancy and Raymond Benoit, Nancy Giambusso, Timeless Antiques, Apex Technology Group, Pineda’s Outdoor Living, David Soucy, Martin &amp; Jill Crowley, Johanna Pabst, Dennis and Wendi Kotal, Ermie London Adams Crawford
The Levitt AMP Woonsocket Music Series is an initiative of NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley. It is supported in part by the Levitt Family Foundation, which partners with changemakers and nonprofits to strengthen the social fabric of communities in America through free, live music in outdoor public spaces. In 2026, the Levitt Family Foundation is supporting over 900 free concerts in 90+ towns and cities across the country, bringing joy to over a million people. <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.levitt.org%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExQWhIZFF0ZmhrM2NJVHh4anNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR6AO_IepY9I5be9fE2-C-U1MaDlDzIrIYKT_VrvJAUlIRI-DFSlRM6OE2ZbwQ_aem_SC0L4bqsz4Qa1Okfi8eqFA&amp;h=AUDPpbC0t8GPB9f-_RiE1mXbeKdirgI54Pw7nWY9SIBko-3AXBwG0bVy0huFI7V7-uufG7l3AQ08UaLrtuVCrUhzwmwEz9H279rqVtOi0qeh2ybmJJ8o6ONQGLemSSdaRDQcBAK3d0yM&amp;__tn__=q&amp;c[0]=AUAFC_FYcdHItSd2SS4INsRp6qWfNmYtmWfJ_xb2FqfySKseX-ay6M2E6ujO7sSQJuM78AFez0kkyQeO0VNj6FqtaOrXesMDJj8oY67DPE7zin54w3WKQOEkvWlaPeddwfAkRWvbGFrqGbKRoyrC8KikxzkjoHHUxwk" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.levitt.org</a>

Local Event: Levitt AMP Woonsocket – Bermuda Search Party 

Levitt AMP Woonsocket – Bermuda Search Party 

Join us at beautiful River Island Art Park in downtown Woonsocket for Week 10 of the Levitt AMP Woonsocket Music Series!August...

Crowne Plaza Providence-Warwick (Airport) by IHG

Proceeds from the Ripples of Love Gala directly support A Wish Come True's mission to grant wishes and provide critical assistance through the Meghan K. Duffy Memorial Hardship Fund. Established in partnership with this year's honorees, Frank and Collen Duffy, this fund delivers immediate relief to families by helping cover essential needs such as housing, utilities, transportation, and groceries during incredibly challenging times.

Local Event: Ripples of Love Gala 

Ripples of Love Gala 

Proceeds from the Ripples of Love Gala directly support A Wish Come True's mission to grant wishes and provide critical...

Bally's Lincoln

Women's Fund of Rhode Island Celebrates 25 Years and&nbsp;Announces 2026 Women Leading Change HonoreesPROVIDENCE, RI — On September 23, Women’s Fund of Rhode Island&nbsp;(WFRI) will be hosting its annual Women Leading Change (WLC) Celebration, their premier&nbsp;event celebrating leaders in gender equity in Rhode Island. This year, the organization is also&nbsp;celebrating their 25th anniversary and the advancements it has accomplished since 2001.&nbsp;The&nbsp;WFRI staff and board invite all to attend WLC at Bally’s Twin River, Lincoln on September 23&nbsp;from 5:00-8:00 pm. Tickets cost $175 and include a sit-down dinner.&nbsp;WLC is an opportunity to recognize and honor local community leaders for outstanding work in&nbsp;gender equity. The recipients of this year's awards will be:● Amy Romero, who will receive the Simone Joyaux Leadership Award, named after&nbsp;WFRI’s founder and given to a person who has made outstanding contributions through&nbsp;their leadership in community service to help make Rhode Island a state free of gender&nbsp;bias and where social justice exists for all. A graduate of Providence Public Schools,&nbsp;Amy Romero is Chief Legal Counsel for the Lawyers’ Committee for Rhode Island,&nbsp;where she leads efforts to provide pro bono legal support to individuals and nonprofits&nbsp;across the state. Throughout her career, she has served in a variety of public interest and&nbsp;public service roles, including Assistant United States Attorney for Rhode Island, legal&nbsp;services attorney, and domestic violence advocate. She is currently a Visiting Fellow at&nbsp;Northeastern Law’s Center for Public Interest Advocacy and Collaboration.● Representative Julie Casimiro will receive the Susan Farmer Advocacy Award, named&nbsp;after Rhode Island’s first female, statewide office-holder (Secretary of State in 1983). It&nbsp;recognizes Susan’s legacy of public policy and advocacy to advance women’s&nbsp;participation, representation, and leadership in government and public policy. Since her&nbsp;election to the Rhode Island House of Representatives in 2016, Representative Julie&nbsp;Casimiro has been a strong advocate for children, families, and communities across thstate. Through her leadership and legislative work, she has helped advance policies that&nbsp;improve the lives of Rhode Islanders.● Beverly Wiley will receive the first ever Community Impact Award, which will be named&nbsp;in her honor in following years. This award recognizes an individual who has&nbsp;demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to the mission of the Women's Fund of&nbsp;Rhode Island through volunteerism, leadership, and service. Honorees embody the spirit&nbsp;of community, generously giving their time, talent, and voice to advance gender equity&nbsp;and create meaningful impact across Rhode Island. A lifelong RI resident and champion&nbsp;for gender equity, Beverly Wiley has spent decades breaking barriers for women in sports&nbsp;and community leadership.WFRI CEO, Kelly Nevins, says, “In a moment when many hard-won rights and protections are&nbsp;being questioned, the 2026 Women Leading Change honorees remind us that progress depends&nbsp;on bold leadership. Their efforts to uphold democratic principles, safeguard families, and&nbsp;advance civil rights reflect the resilience and courage that have always fueled social change.”The emcees of this event will be Doreen Collins and Amy Pontes, and local entertainment will&nbsp;include music by The Persisters and live art from Ten31 Suffragettes. WLC also offers high-end&nbsp;raffle and door prize drawings, networking opportunities, and the chance to learn about work&nbsp;towards gender equity in Rhode Island. To date, the event has over 250 attendees and has drawn&nbsp;many generous sponsorships.Among the many include:● At the $15,000 Equity Partner Level: Landmark Medical Center● At the $10,000 Champion Level: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island● At the $5,000 Visionary Level: Brightstar Lottery, Cox Communications, Navigant Credit&nbsp;Union, The Rise Group, Inc., Tori Lynn Andreozzi Foundation, and USI Insurance&nbsp;Services● At the $2,500 Ally Level: Bally’s Lincoln, BankNewport, Cameron &amp; Mittleman, Citrin&nbsp;Cooperman, City of Pawtucket, E. Turgeon Construction Corporation, Hinckley Allen,&nbsp;Midland Residence, Robinson + Cole, Partridge Snow &amp; Hahn LLP, Susan Killenberg,&nbsp;and WithumWFRI welcomes everyone interested in leveling the playing field for women and girls in RI to&nbsp;this exciting celebration. Tickets are available for purchase now. For anyone interested insponsoring this event or donating in-kind gifts to be used for raffles, please contact Deb Honor at&nbsp;dhonor@wfri.org.

Local Event: Women Leading Change

Women Leading Change

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