Politics & Government

Tuesday Five: Woonsocket's Birthday, WHS Graduation, Flag Retirement

Happy Tuesday - here are some things you may find useful to know today:

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Woonsocket's 125th - Celebrate the city's 125th birthday at Ciros Tavern Thursday, June 13, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. A $10 donation is required for admission, granting patrons a seat for food, complimentary Hors d'oeuvresΒ Jazz, bag pipers and a cake ceremony. The entire tavern,Β indoors and out, will be open for the event.Β Call 401-769-3330 to reserve your tickets.

WHS Graduation - OnΒ Friday, this year's group of Woonsocket High School graduates are scheduled to walk the stage at Barry Field at 4 p.m. to receive their hard-earned diplomas. Come out and cheer on the Class of 2013 as they begin their journeys into the "real world".

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Budget Commission Meets Β June 14Β The next regular meeting of the Woonsocket Budget Commission has been rescheduled forΒ Friday, June 14, 2013.Β  The closed session will be held atΒ 10 a.m.; the open session will be held atΒ 11 a.m. An agenda for the meeting has not yet been posted.

Fisher candidate forumΒ - Dave Fisher, Green Party candidate for Mayor,Β has announced the second in a series of public listening events to garner input and gain insightΒ from local residents and business owners on the future of the city atΒ Le Moulin Artists Mall, 68 South Main St., WoonsocketΒ June 18,Β 6-8 p.m.

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Flag Retirement CeremonyΒ Troop 2 / Catholic Financial Life will host its 13th annual American FlagΒ Retirement CeremonyΒ Sunday, June 16,Β 11:45 a.m. atΒ OLQM Church onΒ Park Avenue. Scouts need to arrive at 10:30 am to set-up.Β Class A uniform required.

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