Northwest

01:00 AM EST on Tuesday, December 6, 2005

TODAY

Burrillville

6 p.m., Bridgeton School at 16 Laurel Hill Ave., Pascoag, The Burrillville Historical & Preservation Society's annual Christmas party/potluck supper. Those attending are asked to bring a favorite dish and a gift to exchange worth about $3. A short business meeting will be held.

Foster

7 p.m., Eddy Building, 6 South Killingly Rd., Land Trust meeting. Glocester

Noon, Glocester meal site, 15 Terry Lane, lunch; 1 p.m., bingo. Noon, Chepachet Union Church, 1138 Putnam Pike, Glocester Seniors catered lunch. Call Phyllis Steger, at (401) 568-2614, for tickets.

1 p.m., Harmony Library, 195 Putnam Pike, Scrabble group. 7 p.m., Harmony Library, 195 Putnam Pike, Friends of Harmony Village meeting. Foster/Glocester

7 p.m., Ponaganset Middle School Library, Anan Wade Road, Foster-Glocester Regional School Committee meeting. Johnston

10 a.m., Johnston Senior Citizens Center, 14 Priscilla Lane, ceramics and exercise; noon, lunch; 1 p.m., basic I computer class and line dancing; 3 p.m., La Salette Shrine trip; 5:30 p.m., open Legacy computer class lab. 10 a.m., Marian J. Mohr Memorial Library, 1 Memorial Ave., Toddler Time. Registration is required. Call children's librarian Meri Carney, at (401) 231-4980, ext. 15, to register.

12:30 p.m., Lombardi's 1025 Club, 1025 Plainfield St., Johnston Manton Seniors meeting. At this meeting officers will be elected and next year's dues will be collected. Dues are $10 per person.

2 to 3 p.m., Marian J. Mohr Library, 1 Memorial Ave., drop-in program. 6:30 p.m., Nar-Anon, 1516 Atwood Ave., a support group for families and friends. For further information, call (401) 353-6119.

7 p.m., Nicholas A. Ferri Middle School Library, 10 Memorial Ave., School Committee meeting. North Providence

9:30 a.m., high-low-jack, quilting and chorus; 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., tai chi; 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., winter fall prevention program; and ceramics; 1 p.m., Scrabble; 11 a.m., North Providence Union Free Public Library, 1810 Mineral Spring Ave., adult computer classes. For more information, contact the library's circulation department, at (401) 353-5600 ext. 5.

5:15 p.m., Villa Santini, Smith Street, North Providence Rotary Club meeting. 5:45 p.m., Centredale Manor, 2074 Smith St., bingo. 7:30 p.m., Town Hall council chambers, 2000 Smith St., Town Council meeting. Scituate

6 p.m., Hope Library, 374 North Rd., teen knitting for those in grade six and higher. All skill levels welcome. For more information, call the library, at (401) 821-7910 or check out the library's Web site http://web.provlib.org/hpelib/; 6:30 p.m., one-stroke painting class. Call the library at (401) 821-7910 to register.

7 p.m., North Scituate Community House, West Greenville Rd., The Gentian Garden Club's meeting. For information, to attend the session, or to join the club, contact Anne, at (401) 764-0265, or e-mail her, at castlebodineXXXcox.net. New members are always welcome.

7 p.m., Hope School, 391 North Rd., School Committee meeting. 7:30 p.m., Chopmist Senior Center, 1315 Chopmist Hill Rd., Scituate Animal Shelter Advisory Committee meeting. Smithfield

10 a.m., Greenville Public Library, 573 Putnam Pike, basic II computer class; 1:30 p.m., RILA Board meeting; 6 p.m., UPS Investment program. 10:15 to 11 a.m., East Smithfield Public Library, 50 Esmond St., story hour. To register, contact children's librarian Denise Brophy, at the library, (401) 231-5150; 3 to 4 p.m. and 5 to 6 p.m., smoking-cessation program. 6 p.m., The Village at Waterman Lake, 715 Putnam Pike, Greenville, explanation of Medicare D. For more information or to reserve a space, call Jennifer DeLuca, at The Village, (401) 949-4333.

TOMORROW

Burrillville

10 a.m. to noon and 3 to 6 p.m., Pascoag Public Library, 57 Church St., bag of books clearance sale. 6 to 8 p.m., American Legion Hall, 103 Harrisville Main St., Veteran's representative session. Foster

6 to 8 p.m., Tyler Free Library, 81A Moosup Valley Rd., knitting circle. All skill levels welcome.

7 p.m., Foster Public Library, 184 Howard Hill Rd., Young Writer's Group meets. The meeting's topic is write, read, critique. The group is encouraged to bring short stories, poems or other articles they've written to read and discuss writing styles.

7 p.m., Eddy Building, 6 South Killingly Rd., Planning Board meeting. Glocester

8 a.m., Glocester meal site, 15 Terry Lane, meet at St. Eugene Church to carpool to swimming; 10:30 a.m., gentle exercise; 1 p.m., cards. 7:30 p.m., Town Hall, 1145 Putnam Pike, Conservation Commission meeting. Johnston

9 a.m., Johnston Senior Citizens Center, 14 Priscilla Lane, Medicare Part D seminar; 9:30 a.m., basic I computer class; 10 a.m., Lincoln Park luncheon trip; 11 a.m., basic II computer class; noon, senior Christmas party; 1 p.m., poker tournament and Legacy computer class. 10 a.m. and 11 a.m., Marian J. Mohr Memorial Library, 1 Memorial Ave. Preschool Bookworms. Registration is required. Call children's librarian Meri Carney, (401) 231-4980, ext. 15, to register.

2 to 3 p.m., Ferri Middle School, 10 Memorial Ave., holiday cards for seniors with the Marian Mohr Library. 2 to 3 p.m., Marian J. Mohr Memorial Library, 1 Memorial Ave., drop-in craft program; 6:30 p.m., Ratings: Protection or Censorship discussion. Call the library at (401) 231-4980 to register.

7 p.m., Elijah Angell House, 101 Putnam Pike, Johnston Historical Society meeting. Following the meeting, state folklorist Michael Bell will speak and give a slideshow on Rhode Island folklore.

7 p.m., Nicholas A. Ferri Middle School, 10 Memorial Ave., Johnston Girl's Softball coaches meeting. 7 p.m., Johnston High School Library, 345 Cherry Hill Rd., financial aid presentation. North Providence

9 a.m., Salvatore Mancini Resource and Activities Center, 2 Atlantic Blvd., arts, crafts and flowers; 9:30 a.m., high-low-jack league and ceramics; 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., bone building; 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., nia dance and movement; 10 a.m. to noon, blood-pressure screenings; 10:45 to 11:30 a.m., healthy holiday treats cooking demonstration; 1 p.m., cribbage and sewing; 1 to 2:30 p.m., line dancing. 1 p.m., North Providence Union Free Public Library, 1810 Mineral Spring Ave., adult computer classes. For more information, call the circulation department, at (401) 353-5600, ext. 5.

Smithfield

10:30 to 11 a.m., East Smithfield Public Library, 50 Esmond St., toddler story time for children with parent and caregiver. To register, contact children's librarian Babs Wells, at the library, (401) 231-5150; 4 to 5 p.m., Art in the Afternoon. To register, contact children's librarian Denise Brophy, at the library.

10:30 a.m. and 1:15 p.m., Greenville Public Library, 573 Putnam Pike, preschool story time; noon, homeschoolers art class; 6 p.m., quilters. 5:30 to 6:45 p.m., East Smithfield Neighborhood Center, 7 Esmond St., Smithfield, adult mixed-levels yoga. Fees are $10 for a single class; the six-week session is $48. Call (401) 949-2427 or log on to www.TheYogaWorkshop.com for information or to register; 6:30, beginner basic country-line-dance lessons; 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., country-line-dance lessons and open dancing. The fee is $5 per lesson. For more information, call (401) 934-0346.

7 p.m., Leo Bouchard Conservation Center, 225 Pleasant View Ave., Conservation Commission meeting. THURSDAY

Burrillville

10 a.m. to noon and 3 to 6 p.m., Pascoag Public Library, 57 Church St., bag of books clearance sale. Foster

7 p.m., Eddy Building, 6 South Killingly Rd., Town Council meeting. Glocester

10:30 a.m., Glocester Meal Site, 15 Terry Lane, tai chi; 1 p.m., cards. 6 to 9 p.m., Downtown Chepachet, Main Street, Candlelight Shopping in Chepachet .

Johnston

9:30 a.m., Johnston Senior Center, 14 Priscilla Lane, open computer lab; 10 a.m., arts and crafts and jewelry show; 10:30 a.m., Prescription Pathways Medicare Part D with CVS; 1 p.m., bingo; 3 p.m., lighting of the Christmas tree ; 6 p.m., computer class. 10 a.m., Marian J. Mohr Memorial Library, 1 Memorial Ave., Books into Movies, Under the Tuscan Sun by Frances Mayes.

North Providence

9:30 a.m., Salvatore Mancini Resource & Activity Center, Pilates stretch and tone, chorus, bone building; 10 a.m., Breakfast Club to meet at Friendly's, 1883 Mineral Spring Ave.; 12:30 p.m., Bridge; 1 p.m., stamp collecting and podiatrist , call to make an appointment, (401) 231-0500; 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Warwick Symphony Orchestra concert , tickets are $5 for adults and $2.50 for children.

10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m., Union Free Library, 1810 Mineral Spring Ave., preschool story hour. 1 p.m., Union Free Library, 1810 Mineral Spring Ave.,finding travel sites on the Internet .

7 p.m., Knights of Columbus Bouffard Council, Bassett Street, North Providence Police and Fire Retiree's meeting. Scituate

9:45 a.m., Scituate Senior Center, 1315 Chopmist Hill Rd., yoga; 10:45 a.m., gentle yoga. 10 a.m., North Scituate Baptist Church, 619 West Greenville Rd., Overeaters Anonymous meeting. 3:30 p.m., Hope Library, 374 North Rd., Gentian Garden club to help with holiday arrangements for grades three and four. Call to register, (401) 821-7910.

7:30 p.m., Scituate High School auditorium, 94 Trimtown Rd., Town Council meeting. Smithfield

9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Douglas Lumber, 125 Douglas Pike, blood drive. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Haven Health Center, 735 Putnam Pike, blood drive. 1 to 1:45 p.m., East Smithfield Public Library, 50 Esmond St., story hour for children ages 3 1/2 to 6; 7:15 to 8:30 p.m., Share-A-Story Book Group for children ages 10 to 12.

1 p.m., Greenville Public Library, 573 Putnam Pike, Scrabble group ; 5:45 p.m., Songwriter's Club; 6:30 p.m., Cesearo's Circle. If you have an item for this column, call Ellen Monaghan or Doreen Tracey at (401) 943-6400 or fax it to (401) 943-8192. Items may also be mailed to 1395 Atwood Ave., Johnston, R.I. 02919. Our e-mail address is nwnewsXXXprojo.com