Are you in the mood for some fishy tales this weekend? Stop into the 26th annual East Bay Angler Fishing Expo at Barrington High School, 220 Lincoln Ave., on Sunday from 11 am to 5 pm. “The Diving Fisherman,” Mike Laptew, will be presenting a multimedia journey from a fish's perspective with some amazing underwater videography. Experienced angler Dave Pickering will be giving visitors the scoop on how to succeed at striper fishing year-round, during his video and slide show. There also will be a raffle, door prizes, and a Fisherman's Flea Market, with discounted fishing tackle, as well as …
Looking for a little light-hearted entertainment after yesterday's snowfall? Head over to Roger's Free Library, 525 Hope St., Bristol, for their Saturday Afternoon At The Movies program. “Shrek Forever After” will be playing at 2 pm, with free admission and free popcorn. Skip making supper Saturday night. Attend a pasta supper fundraiser from 6 to 8 pm at the First United Methodist Church, 25 Church St., Warren. Hosted by the the church's Youth Group, the menu includes ziti and meatballs, salad, rolls, desserts, coffee, tea, apple juice, and bottled water. Proceeds will help to pay for the …
Tired of the snow already? Winter weather got you down? If you are, head down into that basement or up into the attic and dust off that old beer bottle collection. You can take it to the Brewery Collectibles Show Saturday from 9 am to 1 pm, at the American Legion Post 311, 350 Fall River Ave., (Route 114A, near the Grist Mill Restaurant) in Seekonk. Appraisers will be there to provide a free assessment of your brewery collectibles, or you can check out the selection of brewery items both new and old. The Narragansett Girls will also be making a special appearance between 10 and 1. Admission …
If the weather outside is frightful, it's time for a little music to wile away those winter blues. So, pull on those boots and head over to one of these great options for a little Saturday night music to soothe the cabin-fevered beast inside. At 7:30 pm, the Copley Chamber Players will perform at Goff Memorial Hall, 124 Bay State Road, Rehoboth, Mass., as part of the Arts In The Village Concert Series. Join harpist Mary Jane Rupert, flutist Peter H. Bloom and violist Frank Grimes for a program featuring music composed by Debussy, Franaaix, and others. Cost is $15 for adults, $13 for seniors, …
It's quiet in Barrington this weekend, the perfect chance to finish up your holiday shopping. But when you have a couple of hours to spare and the inclination to trek over to Bristol, consider this selection of tasty weekend tidbits. First Congregational Church, at the corner High and Bradford streets, will be holding their Christmas Cookie Walk on Saturday from 10 to noon. Cookies are $8 per pound, or you can purchase 2 cookies and coffee, tea, or cider, for $2. Santa will also be making a special appearance. From 10 to 3 on Saturday, there will be a holiday bazaar with crafts, gifts and …
If you missed your chance for breakfast with Santa last weekend, head to Atria Bay Spring Village, 147 Bay Spring Ave., Saturday morning between 8 and 10. Breakfast is free with an unwrapped new toy donation for Toys For Tots. Bring your camera for photos with Santa and Mrs Claus. After breakfast, take the kids over to Barrington High School, 220 Lincoln Ave., to participate in Helping Hands for the Holidays, an annual fundraiser sponsored by the Barrington High School FBLA, with proceeds this year intended for Toys for Tots. Between 10 and 1, kids will have the chance to build their own …
This weekend it's time for seasonal shopping, music – orchestral and choral, and breakfast with the Big Guy, along with a little holiday illumination. Newman Congregational Church, 100 Newman Ave, East Providence, is hosting its 14th annual Christmas Mission Bazaar from 9 to 3 on Saturday. Select from a wide variety of culturally diverse toys, jewelry, baskets, instruments, pottery and other items from 40 developing regions in the world. Also on sale will be pine wreaths, ornaments, and homemade jams, cookies and gingerbread houses. Waterview Villa, also in East Providence, at 1275 South …
Looking for an opportunity to shop for the holidays, be entertained, and do a good deed at the same time? Check out this weekend's lineup of things to do. Visit East Bay Manor's annual Holiday Happening Bazaar on Saturday from 10 to 2. Located at 1440 Wampanoag Trail, East Providence, the bazaar offers holiday items and baked goods, and proceeds benefit Coats For Kids, a holiday coat drive that provides new and gently used coats for kids in need. For some more holiday bazaar action in the same neighborhood, check out the St. Mark's Episcopal Church's annual bazaar at 10 Turner Ave, Riverside…