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Living in New England means experience the maxim “If you don’t like the weather…wait 15 minutes.” This past week we’ve been experiencing 60 degree weather, almost 70 degrees! Then we woke up one morning to scrape snow off our cars. Did nature not get the memo that it is officially Spring? Well, we are getting a little taste of that this weekend. There will be no snow to scrape off our cars, but the mornings will be right at freezing: 32 degrees. Brrrr. You’ll likely be scraping dew that has frozen on your windows if you are up early enough. However, we’ll be in the mid 50s and low 60s during the day! If you’re likely me, you enjoy this. Cool mornings and pleasant afternoons!
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Friday, April 18th
Fairy Garden Days at Roger Williams Park Botanical Center (11:00-4:00 pm)
Join us April vacation week for a magical journey in the warmth of the Roger Williams Park Botanical Center to find the hidden fairy gardens. Leave the door open to your imagination and come and be a part of this whimsical experience. We want to spark the imagination in the young and the old. Fairy houses will be set up in the Botanical Center during April vacation week. Make a Fairy House and go on a Scavenger Hunt! 1000 Elmwood Avenue Providence, R.I.
Painting with a Splash: “Red Win Pour” w/ Richa (7:00pm)
Welcome to Painting with a Splash Where you are the artist! Painting with a Splash is the newest addition to Historic Whaling City Downtown New Bedford. Bringing you an experience of art as entertainment. Add a little wine (BYOB) that will surely tap into your creative side. With step by step instruction and a little music, you and your friends will create the evenings featured painting with a splash of your own uniqueness. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! Just a desire to have fun.
House of Bricks Pro Wrestling (Fairhaven) (7:00-10:00pm)
House of Bricks Pro Wrestling presents One Night Only LIVE at the VFW Post 2892 Fairhaven located at 109 Middle St., in Fairhaven, MA. The HoB family comes together to help support a great cause in The Kyle Pendergast Memorial Fund. Kyle was a life long wrestling fan, and ALWAYS was front row at every HoB event, and now tonight, we celebrate his life and help his family in their time of need. Tickets are just $10 and proceeds are going to the Kyle Pendergast Memorial Fund. Tonight, wars will be waged, men will fight, and it will be all for one person. Kyle, this night is for you!
New York vs. Boston Comedy Series (Fall River) (7:00 pm)
New York and Boston Rivalry has been around since this country was founded not just in sports, bootleggers and politics but also on the comedy front. With different styles each city has produced the best comics in the world. Boston has had amazing rapid fire comics as: Steven Wright, Denis Leary, Jay Leno, Louis C.K., Dane Cook, Bill Burr, Lenny Clarke, Conan O’Brien, Nick DiPaolo, Mario Cantone, Don Gavin, and the list continues. Oopsies, we can’t remember any great Yankees….er New York comics. Now, some of New York and Boston’s best Comedians are going to meet and face off @ The Narrows Center for the Arts!
Saturday, April 19th
Easter EggZOOberance (9:00 & 11:00am)
Hop over to the Buttonwood Park Zoo to meet the Easter Bunny! Enjoy an egg-cellent continental breakfast, meet and greet with one of our animal residents and head out into the Zoo for an egg hunt. Don’t forget to bring a camera to capture your Easter Bunny visit. Zoo admission is included in the program price. Participants must pre-register by clicking the links below or by calling (508) 991-4556. Cost: Zoo Members: $20/person; Non-members: $25/person; Children under one are free.
AmeriCorps Cape Cod Canal clean-Up; Music and food! (9:00am-1:00pm)
AmeriCorps is asking community volunteers to help beautify the recreation areas along the Canal on the day all amenities and buildings officially open to the public for the warmer seasons. In addition, this year is especially exciting as it’s the Canal’s Centennial Anniversary! Volunteers will be picking up trash and debris, installing and painting fences, clearing brush, installing signs, helping weed the butterfly garden, and more. There will also be educational booths with organizations such as IFAW (International Fund for Animal Welfare), Leave No Trace, and Clean Harbors along with family-friendly activities open to the public. Breakfast and lunch will be provided, and the Falmouth Fiddlers will be joining us for live entertainment!
“Cooking Herb Basket” (Fall River) (10:00-1:00 pm)
Greater Fall River Art Association (GFRAA) presents an All Day “Cooking Herb Basket” Workshop. Create your own hand woven basket for the windowsill to hold fresh herbs for your family and guests culinary delight! The finished basket s will be made from natural reed with traditonal weave and measure 9″x4″. Workshop price is $75 and includes materials, instruction, herbs and light beverages. Bring a bag lunch! Register with Sharon Owens at shabaskets448@comcast.net. Workshop price $75.
Earth Day at the Marion Natural History Museum (10:00am-1:00pm)
Celebrate Earth Day. Enjoy craft activities, learn about summer programs, explores soil tunnel and more.
Fairy Garden Days at Roger Williams Park Botanical Center (11:00-4:00 pm)
Join us April vacation week for a magical journey in the warmth of the Roger Williams Park Botanical Center to find the hidden fairy gardens. Leave the door open to your imagination and come and be a part of this whimsical experience. We want to spark the imagination in the young and the old. Fairy houses will be set up in the Botanical Center during April vacation week. Make a Fairy House and go on a Scavenger Hunt! 1000 Elmwood Avenue Providence, R.I.
BBA Easter Egg Hunt (Dartmouth) (1:00-3:00pm)
Easter Bunny Visit, Bounce House, Face Painting, Relay Races, Games & Activities, Snacks and Basketball (bring your camera and take pictures with the Bunny) Everyone is welcome to join us! Please call 508-993-7945 to pre-register. Payment will be collected the day of the event at the gate. Email: dlburgo@yahoo.com. BA Complex 101 Slocum Road Dartmouth, MA.
Origami Flower Workshop
Origami Flower Workshop (Fall River) (2:00-5:00pm)
Led by Benjamin John Coleman, origami artist and author. $15, includes materials.No registration required, walk-ins welcome and an Asian Art Exhibit on view.
Painting with a Splash: “Eiffel Tower” w/ Gigi & “Tropical Paradise” w/ Blaine (7:00pm)
Welcome to Painting with a Splash Where you are the artist! Painting with a Splash is the newest addition to Historic Whaling City Downtown New Bedford. Bringing you an experience of art as entertainment. Add a little wine (BYOB) that will surely tap into your creative side. With step by step instruction and a little music, you and your friends will create the evenings featured painting with a splash of your own uniqueness. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! Just a desire to have fun.
Andrew Thomas McCann Scholarship Fund at United Fisherman’s Club (7:00pm-1:00 am)
Taking place at the United Fisherman’s Club. 50/50 raffle, chinese auction, sports items and more. For tickets call Rick Avila (508) 989-2190. 639 Orchard St., New Bedford, MA.
Sunday, April 20th
Fairy Garden Days at Roger Williams Park Botanical Center (11:00-4:00 pm)
Join us April vacation week for a magical journey in the warmth of the Roger Williams Park Botanical Center to find the hidden fairy gardens. Leave the door open to your imagination and come and be a part of this whimsical experience. We want to spark the imagination in the young and the old. Fairy houses will be set up in the Botanical Center during April vacation week. Make a Fairy House and go on a Scavenger Hunt! 1000 Elmwood Avenue Providence, R.I.
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