Barrington
East Bay Briefings
01:00 AM EST on Thursday, January 18, 2007
Fundraising scam: IN-SIGHT, previously known as the Rhode Island Association for the Blind, says it has received at least three complaints from people who report being contacted by phone by an organization calling itself The Rhode Island Association for Blind Citizens.The telemarketer allegedly asks for a monetary donation to support “services for blind people” and/or a “summer camp for blind kids.” In one case the caller asked the person to make out a check and leave it in their mailbox outside their home.
IN-SIGHT does not solicit donations via the telephone and does not make either its client list or donor list available to third parties or other organizations. Any solicitations for donations made by the organization are done in writing on IN-SIGHT letterhead. Anyone receiving a call from an organization purporting to raise money in support of people who are blind and visually impaired should ignore the request.
March to Washington, D.C.: East Bay Citizens for Peace, along with several other Rhode Island peace groups, is organizing a local contingent for the peace march in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 27.
Three buses will be leaving from Providence on the evening of Jan. 26 and return right after the march. Tickets are $65. East Bay Citizens for Peace has paid for three seats for students, preferably from the East Bay area. Any students interested should contact Nancy Hood at (401) 253-8257 or at nanhood@cox.net. Anyone else interested in purchasing tickets should call or e-mail Chris Murphy at (401) 289-0053 or at murphy.c3@gmail.com.
Financial assistance is available through Mark Stahl at mcstahl3@cox.net. He is also the person to contact if you would like to make donations. Some Rhode Islanders will also be taking part in a lobbying day. Anyone who would like to join that effort should contact Jay Miller, at (210) 410-9000, jmiller123@cox.net.
For more information about the march in general contact the main organizer: United for Peace and Justice at www.unitedforpeace.org.
Concert: The Friends of the Jamestown Philomenian Library will present The Alley Cats Sunday at 2 p.m. in the meeting hall. This group, the first in the library’s music series, features a repertoire of jazz, bebop and Motown. The program is free and open to the public. For more information call the library at (401) 423-7280.
Winter trips and courses: Registration is in progress for Barrington Community School’s winter trips and courses, many of which begin the week of Jan. 29. An early starter, Conversational Italian-Advanced Beginner, will start Jan. 24 and meet on eight Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Barrington Middle School.
Also starting early is a boating safety course which is co-sponsored by BCS and the Coast Guard Auxiliary. The Monday evening class begins Jan. 22 at Barrington High School and will run for eight weeks. The fee is $45 regardless of registration; late registrations will be accepted at the first class, but advance registration is advised.
BCS also plans a New York theater trip for a matinee performance of the new drama The Vertical Hour Feb. 10. British film star Bill Nighy stars alongside Julianne Moore, who is making her Broadway debut in the premiere of this new David Hare play. The group will have free time on arrival for shopping, visiting a museum or sightseeing before the matinee performance.
After the show, dinner in is included before leaving for home. The trip fee is $175 which includes theater ticket, dinner, BCS escort, motorcoach, and driver tip. The trip fee is due Monday. For more information, call the school, (401) 245-0432, or e-mail barrcomm@bcs.necoxmail.com.
YMCA offerings: The Bayside Family YMCA, 70 West St., will offer a kickboxing class Thursdays at 9 a.m. The class is free for members and for others who purchase the aerobics pass.
For those who enjoy cycling and yoga, “yo-cycle” blends the aerobic component of indoor cycling with relaxation, flexibility and stretching of yoga. This one-hour class begins with a 45-minute indoor cycle ride. During the ride yoga breathing techniques are used and following the ride, there is 15 minutes of yoga stretching. This class meets Saturdays at 10 a.m. It is free for members and for those who have purchased the aerobics pass.
Teen programs offered include the use of cardio equipment in the wellness center for youth members ages 10 and older, when accompanied by an adult member. Youths do not have to complete the teen-fitness program to use cardio equipment.
Also, young-adult members ages 10 to 15 may attend group fitness classes when accompanied by an adult member. Youth members may participate in group cycling classes if they fit the bike. Bikes must be reserved in advance. Spin bikes may be reserved beginning 24 hours in advance of each class. When attending the first class plan to arrive 10 minutes before the class start time to meet with the instructor and determine bike settings.
For more information, call the Y at (401) 245-2444. Financial assistance is available.
Abdominal clinic: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island will hold an abdominal clinic Wednesday from 11 a.m. to noon at the East Providence Senior Center, 610 Waterman Ave. Strengthening abdominal muscles can help improve your balance, increase mobility, and lower the risk of a back injury. This class will give participants the facts about working their abdominals, and show how to get the most from their exercise plan. To register call (401) 435-7800.
Teen organization: The Teen Advisory Council at Weaver Library, 41 Grove Ave., meets one Tuesday a month from 3 to 4 p.m. The council is for middle and high school teens who like to write or draw, volunteer or who just want their voice to be heard.
Members will write, edit and publish the library’s teen magazine called Freedom of Speech, recommend which books, CDs, DVDs, etc. the library should buy for teens, brainstorm and plan teen library programs, eat snacks, make new friends and get volunteer service credit
Meetings are scheduled for Jan. 30, Feb. 27, March 27, April 24 and May 22. For information call 435-1979 or e-mail epteens@yahoo.com.
International music program: Fred Scheff and Christina Crowder will team up in a program of international music Saturday at 8 p.m. at Temple Shalom, 223 Valley Rd. The program will include songs of the Yiddish theater, the tangos of Carlos Gardel, songs of the Parisian cabaret by Jacques Brel and some Neapolitan tunes. For tickets and information, call (401) 885-6073 or (401) 846-9002.
Another concert, March 10, will feature the songs of Broadway and light opera, and a late June concert will feature Metropolitan Opera performer Maria Spacagna with Fred Scheff in a concert of operatic favorites.
Lecture: The Pell Center for International Relations and Public Policy will present The New Rome: but No One told the Romans, by retired Col. Lawrence Wilkerson, Wednesday at 6 p.m. Wilkerson is the Pamela C. Harriman visiting professor of government at the College of William and Mary, as well as professorial lecturer in the honors program at the George Washington University.
His last positions in government were as Secretary of State Colin Powell’s chief of staff (2002-05), associate director of the State Department’s policy planning staff under the directorship of Ambassador Richard N. Haass with responsibility for East Asia and the Pacific, political-military and legislative affairs (2001-02).
The talk will be held in the Pell Center’s Young Building, Bellevue at Ruggles Avenue. Seating is limited; those planning to attend are asked to reserve a seat by noon the day of the lecture by calling (401) 341-2927 or emailing pellcenter@salve.edu.
Programs for youth: Youth Pride Inc. is Rhode Island’s only statewide nonprofit organization dedicated to meeting the social, emotional, and educational needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning youth. Youth Pride Inc. has changed the activity schedule for its Newport programming.
Drop-in center activities will continue every Tuesday from 3 to 8 p.m. at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 12 Marlborough St., with support group from 4 to 6 p.m. and a mini-activity or hang-out time from 6 to 8 p.m. On the last Friday of each month, Youth Pride will hold a special monthly activity, often in partnership with other Newport County youth organizations. All programs are free of charge to youth and their allies, ages 13 to 23.
For more information about the Newport schedule, e-mail Arthi at ypinewport@yahoo.com or visit www.youthpride-ri.org.
Sailing program open house: Registration for the 2007 Sail Newport youth sailing program is now open. Interested families are urged to apply online before Feb. 17 as the program traditionally fills up early.
Sail Newport will hold an open house on Feb. 17 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. for those who wish to apply in person, talk with youth instructors and tour the facility at Fort Adams State Park. Attendance at the open house is not mandatory.
Applications received by that date via Internet, paper or walk-in all receive the same priority for lottery purposes. The programs are open to students aged 5 to 17 and include all levels of instruction. Paper applications and information are available by calling the Sailing Center, (401) 846-1983. For further information: www.sailnewport.org.
Yoga Meditation session: Yoga and dance instructor Caryl Sickul will present a meditation session next Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at the Portsmouth Free Public Library, 2658 East Main Rd. Participants will have the chance to explore how yoga can enhance their life. This program is free and open to the public. Seating is limited so advance registration is required by either calling the library, (401) 683-9457 or by stopping by.
Exhibit to open: The Tiverton Arts Council will open an exhibit by master photographer Serena Parente Charlebois on Sunday, with a reception from 2 to 4 p.m. at Town Hall, 343 Highland Rd. Titled, “There and Back Again — A Master’s Portfolio,” the exhibit will run through March 15 and can be seen during Town Hall hours, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m
Auditions for scholarships: Sponsored by a grant from MetLife Foundation’s Volunteer Ventures program, 2nd Story Theatre is offering five scholarships to high school students who reside in the East Bay area. Scholarship recipients will participate in acting classes offered at the Actorsworkshop, the studio-based training program of 2nd Story Theatre.
Scholarship recipients are selected following an audition process. Auditions are scheduled for Feb. 12 from 4 to 7 p.m. at 2nd Story Theatre, 28 Market St. Students must be enrolled in grades 9 to 12 and reside in Barrington, Bristol, East Providence and Warren. Each student should prepare one 1- to 1½-minute memorized monologue. To schedule an audition time call, (401) 247-4200 or e-mail info@2ndStoryTheatre.com.
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