🌱Big Cats Play At Roger Williams Zoo + Brown Student On Jeopardy

Providence RI

11 February, 2022

2:07 PM

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Happy Saturday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in Providence today. First, today's weather: Enjoy the day, it's going to be beautiful. Clouds and sun; breezy, mild. High: 55 Low: 28. Here are the top five stories today in Providence: It's not just house cats that find joy in hiding in and playing with cardboard boxes. The "big" cats at Roger Williams Park Zoo have been having a ball with the recycled and reused old boxes used to foster the sense of play in their habitats this winter. (WLNE-TV (ABC6))The United Nurses and Allied Professionals, (a union representing more than 7,000 nurses and health professionals) has launched a vocal campaign calling on Rhode Island Catholics to stop donating to the Church until the Diocese of Providence fulfills its moral and financial obligations. (Uprise RI)There are a plethora of fun activities scheduled this weekend in Providence. What are you doing? (Providence Patch)The weather forecast is calling for a weekend warm-up in Providence. (Providence Patch)New properties hit the market in Providence. Are you looking to move? (Providence Patch)Brown University Senior Max Niles competes against the best of best for "Jeopardy's" College Championship title. (Rhode Island Monthly) Today in Providence: Learn ITALIAN: advanced - Providence Community Library (9:00 AM) GED/COMPUTER - Providence Community Library (9:30 AM) Learn SPANISH in 2022: beginner - Providence Community Library (10:00 AM) ESL Class: beginner/principiante - Providence Community Library (10:00 AM) Booster and vaccination clinic - Providence Public Schools (11:00 AM) ESSER III Town Hall - Providence Public Schools (11:00 AM) Learn SPANISH in 2022: Intermediate - Providence Community Library (11:30 AM) Fun with Food! (Grades K+) - Providence Community Library (2:00 PM) From my notebook: Nextdoor Neighbor, West Side / Armory: "Hi neighbors! - We're seeking volunteers to help us put on the first-ever West End Lights winter festival in Dexter Park on February 26." (Nextdoor)Write here! Write now! Student playwriting competition now accepting applications. (Ricentral.com)PPAC: "TINA — The Tina Turner Musical" to launch national tour at PPAC in Fall 2022. (What'sUpNewp)PC The Cowl: Practice Space Available on Providence's Bissell Street. (PC The Cowl) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Feast & Fettle — (Visit website) Add your business here Events: Youth and High School Rugby Camp! (February 22) Taxes in Retirement Webinar (February 22) Add your event Loving the Providence Daily? Here are all the ways you can get more involved: Send a friend or neighbor this link so they can subscribe Get your local business listed in front of readers Send me a news tip or suggestion at [email protected] That's it for today. See you all tomorrow for another update! — Karena Garrity About me: I have been a community reporter for the better part of the past 20 years. I love the city of Providence and I am honored to be a part of Patch.com. You can reach me at; [email protected].