🌱Grant Funds + Omicron Variant + Gas Prices +BCBS Free Groceries

Woonsocket RI

29 November, 2021

8:12 PM

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Up and at 'em, Woonsocket! Let's get you started this Tuesday with everything you need to know going on today in Woonsocket. First, today's weather: Turning cloudy. High: 42 Low: 29. Make sure you turn off your outside water! Here are the top stories in Woonsocket today: The Governor and RI Foundation announced that $4.5million in COVID relief funds are available for nonprofits in Rhode Island. The grants range from $25,000 up to $100,000 and can be used to provide services or direct assistance to individuals or communities, including housing, homelessness prevention, behavioral health services, access to health care, job training, food insecurity, and child care. That's a wide range of opportunities Woonsocket! RI Foundation is managing the grant process. The deadline is Dec.6th. (WJAR) Is Omicron here already? It's the latest COVID variant. The Governor is preparing for the worst and Dr. Chan from the RI Department of Health doesn't believe it's here — yet. Dr. Chan believes that it's inevitable. "The safety and the health of the people in the State of Rhode Island have always been the highest priority," said Governor McKee. Health officials are asking residents not to panic because there are still unanswered questions. (Turn to 10) I filled my gas tank this weekend at $3.40 a gallon. That's almost $50 to fill the tank! Local gas prices are three cents higher than the national average, according to AAA of Southern New England. Gas pain is hitting many bank accounts hard. This time last year gas was around $2 a gallon. (WPRI)The grocery delivery service offered by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI) during the pandemic last year is back this year. About 2,300 BCBSRI members have been receiving a bag filled with groceries once a week. Fresh fruit and fresh vegetables are no cost to program participants. Millonzi Fine Catering is a partner and the company president says, "It really assists with food insecurity but also you're really helping people from an economic standpoint as well as a nutritional standpoint." (WPRI) Today's Woonsocket Daily is brought to you by our friends at Ring, the home security company. Ring does a lot more than doorbells: check out their full suite of smart home products at Ring.com. And thank you Ring for helping to make local news happen in Woonsocket! Today in Woonsocket: Woonsocket Harris Library hosts Dungeons & Dragons today at 3 for the older kids and Storytime at 4 for the young ones. For anyone, Tech Tuesdays are here to support navigating e-book devices, audiobooks, social media, or email. You are encouraged to bring your own device if you just need general assistance. (Woonsocket Library)Woonsocket Rotary Beer & Wine Tasting at the Museum of Work and Culture is tonight! Guests will be able to experience many distributors, offering a variety of wine and craft beers. Tour the two levels of the Museum while snacking on warm appetizers. Start your Christmas shopping early by bidding on the variety of items in our silent auction!Firm Foundation Church is adding a new Bible study group tonight at 7 pm. Call for information and location, as this study meets in a private home, and your call will be returned promptly. 401-765-0107 (Firm Foundation Church) From my notebook: Woonsocket's 13th Annual Main Street Holiday Stroll and Winter Wonderland Sat. Dec 4 from 2-7 pm Free Pony Rides and Petting Zoo at River Island Art Park in Woonsocket on Saturday, Dec 4 from 3-7 pm. Enchanted Animal Parties will have a pony for the children to ride and numerous animals like goats, sheep, bunnies and more to interact with and hold. (Facebook) Winter Wonderland Event at River Island Art Park in Woonsocket on Saturday, Dec 4 Santa arrives at 4 pm. Tree Lighting Ceremony at 5 pm. Performance from Woonsocket's own, Savannah Williams after the tree lighting. Enchanting lights, entertainment, free activities for the kids, FOOD, music and so much more! (Facebook) Tree of Life Chainsaw Carvings will be at the Winter Wonderland from 4 pm - 7 pm. Come experience this LIVE show. They will create 3 different pieces for you to watch. https://www.facebook.com/Tree-Of-Life-Chain..." (Facebook)Mount St. Charles hosted a weekend of great AAA/Prep hockey, winning 2 of 3 games and will draw Division I coaches to its games with great hope. (Woonsocket Call) #GivingTuesday RI Hospitality Association's Education Foundation is launching Fund the Future, a campaign to raise money supporting the development of the next generation of industry professionals. (Facebook) You can get your local business featured right here in the Woonsocket Daily for just $79/month. Click here to learn more. Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door this Tuesday! I'm Kathleen Stoddart; I live in Woonsocket and have 3 grown kids and 3 dog babies to keep me busy. I love hardware stores and can be seen checking out all the cool stuff. Being a Realtor, I sort of have an excuse. It's the Christmas season so I'm Decking The Halls in a major way! Any ideas, news, feedback, please email me at [email protected] See you tomorrow for another update. If you're feeling these newsletters, consider bringing some more friends and neighbors on board. You can send them this link to subscribe.