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Fri, Dec 1

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On the Block

Fun Fridays Fun activities after school every Friday at the Island Free Library at 1 p.m. A different activity every week like Legos, arts and crafts, board games, and STEM projects. Study Hall Tuesdays from 5 to 7 p.m., the Island Free Library will be holding “Power Hours for Scholars.” Staff...
On The Block

Wed, Nov 22

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On the Block

Fun Fridays Fun activities after school every Friday at the Island Free Library at 1 p.m. A different activity every week like Legos, arts and crafts, board games, and STEM projects. Study Hall Tuesdays from 5 to 7 p.m., the Island Free Library will be holding “Power Hours for Scholars.” Staff will...
On The Block

Fri, Nov 17

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On the Block

Fun Fridays Fun activities after school every Friday at the Island Free Library at 1 p.m. A different activity every week like Legos, Arts and Crafts, Board Games, and STEM projects. Study Hall Tuesdays from 5 to 7 p.m., the Island Free Library will be holding Power Hours for Scholars. Staff will...
On The Block

Fri, Nov 3

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On the Block

Common Ground Coffeehouse Common Ground Coffeehouse presents soul-gospel-pop singer Kim Trusty on Friday, Nov. 10, at 7 p.m. A complimentary supper of soup and goodies will be served at 6:30 p.m. Fun Fridays Fun activities after school every Friday at the Island Free Library at 1 p.m. A different...
On The Block

Fri, Nov 3

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On the Block

Study Hall Tuesdays from 5 to 7 p.m., the Island Free Library will be holding Power Hours for Scholars. Staff will be on hand to supervise and facilitate research, monitor group projects, and answer basic comprehension questions. Free pizza! Fun Fridays Fun activities after school every Friday at...
On The Block

Fri, Oct 27

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On the Block

Common Ground Coffeehouse Common Ground Coffeehouse on Friday, Oct. 27, at 7 p.m. will present the movie War for the Planet of the Apes . It is rated PG-13 but only for CGI violence. All ages welcome. Complimentary supper at 6:30 p.m. Study Hall Tuesdays from 5 to 7 p.m., the Island Free...
On The Block

Fri, Oct 20

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On the Block

Common Ground Coffeehouse Common Ground Coffeehouse on Friday, Oct. 20, at 7 p.m. will present a classical concert called Resistance Music. Linda Wiles will play piano pieces by Chopin, Debussy, and Ravel, and her daughter will sing two pieces. Supper served at 6:30 p.m. Donations will support...
On The Block

Fri, Oct 13

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On the Block

Common Ground Coffeehouse Wisconsin folk musicians Fendrick and Peck will perform at Common Ground Coffeehouse on Friday, Oct. 13, at 7 p.m. A complimentary light supper will be served at 6:30 p.m. Study Hall Tuesdays from 5 to 7 p.m., the Island Free Library will be holding Power Hours for...
On The Block

Fri, Oct 6

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On the Block

Common Ground Coffeehouse Common Ground Coffeehouse on Friday Oct 6, at 7 p.m. will show the movie “The Lost City of Z.” Complimentary supper served at 6:30 p.m. Study Hall Tuesdays from 5 to 7 p.m., the Island Free Library will be holding Power Hours for Scholars. Staff will be on hand to...
On The Block

Fri, Sep 29

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On the Block

Common Ground Coffeehouse Common Ground Coffeehouse is cancelled for Sept. 29, due to health problems of the scheduled performer. SeptemberFest Enjoy a trio of musical acts at Club Soda, Friday, Sept. 29, at 9 p.m. Silver Teeth, Dave Flamand with Analog, and Jackie Hopkins. Raptor Migration A...
On The Block

Fri, Sep 22

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On the Block

Common Ground Coffeehouse Common Ground Coffeehouse on Friday, Sept. 22, at 7 p.m. will show the 2017 French film “Heal the Living” (Reparer Les Vivants), the story of a transplant from the points of view of the donor family, the recipient's family, and the doctors in between. Soup and goodies...
On The Block

Fri, Sep 15

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On the Block

Common Ground Coffeehouse Common Ground Coffeehouse on Friday, Sept. 15, at 7 p.m., will present Britt Connors, singer-songwriter, and Mike Connors, percussionist, doing music they call "Y'all-ternative," a blend of country, rock, New Orleans, and foot-stomping. Complimentary supper of chowder and...
On The Block

Fri, Sep 8

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On the Block

Common Ground Coffeehouse Common Ground Coffeehouse presents the music of Kala Farnham on Friday, Sept. 15, at 7 p.m. She is a young singer-songwriter from CT who plays piano, guitar, and harp. A complimentary supper will be served at 6:30 p.m. the student dinners are over and it's just music-...
On The Block

Fri, Sep 1

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On the Block

Common Ground Coffeehouse Friday, Sept. 1, at 7 p.m. the Common Ground Coffeehouse. Complimentary supper with international students at 6:30 p.m. Donations for musician encouraged. Gallery Openings Spring Street Gallery has the following artist receptions: Saturday, Sept. 2, From 5 to 7 p.m.,...
On The Block

Fri, Aug 25

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On the Block

Common Ground Coffeehouse Friday, Aug. 25, at 7 p.m. the Common Ground Coffeehouse presents singer-songwriter Krista Baroni, whose last CD hearkens back to the sound of the Laurel Canyon singer/songwriters of the 60's and 70's. Complimentary supper with international students at 6:30 p.m. Donations...
All Around The Block

Fri, Aug 18

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On the Block, All Around the Block

Friday, Aug.18 7:30 a.m. AA Meeting. Harbor Church. 10 a.m. Walk The Walls. Corner of West Side Rd. and Old Mill Rd. 10 a.m. Art & Nature. Ocean View Pavilion. 11 a.m. Ebbtide Exploration. Ball O’Brien Park. 11 - 11:30 a.m. Creature Feature. BIMI Center. 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Open Tank...
On The Block

Fri, Aug 18

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On the Block

Common Ground Coffeehouse Friday, Aug.18, at 7 p.m. Common Ground Coffeehouse will present a rare double bill. The opening act with be Carrie Johnson, a singer-songwriter from CT. The second act will be Mark Cutler, one of the best-loved figures in Rhode Island Rock and Roll and a member of the RI...
On The Block

Fri, Aug 11

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On the Block

Common Ground Coffeehouse Friday, Aug. 11, at 7 p.m. the Common Grounds Coffeehouse presents Will Houlihan of Haunt the House. Weather permitting, the coffeehouse will be on the front porch and lawn. You are also invited to join us at 6:30 p.m. for dinner with the international students. Donations...
On The Block

Fri, Aug 4

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On the Block

Common Ground Coffeehouse There is no Common Ground Coffeehouse this Friday, Aug. 4, due to Vacation Bible School. Gallery Openings There is a reception at the Jessie Edwards Gallery on Saturday, Aug. 5, from 5 to 7 p.m. featuring Paintings by Kate Knapp. There is a reception at the Spring Street...
On The Block

Fri, Jul 28

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On the Block

Common Ground Coffeehouse Common Ground Coffeehouse presents Delta blues slide guitarist Robert Hill singing the blues, with his daughter Paulina adding harmony and performing Broadway tunes, Friday, July 28, at 7 p.m. inside Harbor Church. Complimentary supper served at 6:30 p.m. Donation for the...
On The Block

Fri, Jul 21

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On the Block

Common Ground Coffeehouse Friday, July 21, at 7 p.m. the Common Ground Coffeehouse presents jazz singer and composer Sarah Brindell in the sanctuary of Harbor Church. There will be no refreshments this week. Gallery Openings There is a reception at the Spring Street Gallery on Saturday, July 22,...
On The Block

Fri, Jul 14

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On the Block

Common Ground Coffeehouse This Friday, July 14, at 7 p.m. the Common Ground Coffeehouse presents the movie “A Quiet Passion, the story of Emily Dickinson.” All are welcome at 6:30 p.m. for a free supper, along with international students, or join us at 7 p.m. inside for coffee and cookies. Gallery...
On The Block

Fri, Jul 7

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On the Block

Common Ground Coffeehouse This Friday, July 7, at 7 p.m. the Common Ground Coffeehouse presents singer-songwriter Libby Johnson of New York City. All are welcome at 6:30 p.m. for a free supper, along with international students, or join us at 7 p.m. inside for coffee and cookies. Donations for...
On The Block

Fri, Jun 30

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On the Block

Common Ground Coffeehouse On Friday, June 30, at 7 p.m. the Coffeehouse will show the Disney live-action remake of Beauty and the Beast starring Emma Watson. All ages welcome, no charge. Cookout at 6:30 p.m. coffee and cookies with movie. Soup Group Soup Group is every Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. at...
On The Block

Fri, Jun 23

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On the Block

Common Ground Coffeehouse Friday, June 23, at 7 p.m. Common Ground Coffeehouse presents David Frye, son of the late island resident Joya Verde. All welcome at 6:30 p.m. for a free supper, along with international students, or join us at 7 p.m. for coffee and cookies. Donations for the musician are...
On The Block

Fri, Jun 16

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On the Block

Common Ground Coffeehouse Friday, June 16, at 7 p.m. the Common Ground Coffeehouse presents Americana duo Cardboard Ox, formed by RI solo artists Tracie Potochnik and Steve Allain. They are known for sweet and soulful harmonies, thoughtful musicianship, and delicately crafted lyrical storytelling...
On The Block

Fri, Jun 9

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On the Block

Common Ground Coffeehouse Singer-songwriter Allysen Callery comes to Common Ground Coffeehouse on Friday, June 9, at 7 p.m. She is described as creating “quiet music for a loud world” with her elegantly performed originals earning her a place at the forefront of the “ghost folk” genre. She uses a...
On The Block

Fri, Jun 2

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On the Block

Common Ground Coffeehouse On Friday, June 2, at 7 p.m. the Common Ground Coffeehouse will present two island pianists on the baby grand in Harbor Church. Alex Chapman will play his own compositions and improvisations, which have a New Age feel. Opening for him will be high school student Jake...
On The Block

Fri, May 26

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On the Block

Common Ground Coffeehouse Common Ground Coffeehouse will host Providence folksinger John Fuzek on Friday, May 26, at 7 p.m. with his blend of humorous songs, socially conscious songs, and personal memories. His lyrics range from the tree that grew from Roger Williams' body to the carousel at Rocky...
On The Block

Fri, May 19

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On the Block

Common Ground Coffeehouse Friday, May 19, at 7 p.m. the Common Ground Coffeehouse at Harbor Church presents the documentary “I Am Not Your Negro,” based on an unfinished book by James Baldwin, with memories of his friends Medgar Evers, Malcolm X, and Martin Luther King Jr. The film was nominated...
On The Block

Fri, May 12

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On the Block

Common Ground Coffeehouse Common Ground Coffeehouse will present Ed McGuirl singing folk, blues, Celtic and original songs on Friday, May 12, at 7 p.m. This will kick off the Opioid Conference but all in good fun. McGuirl also works as a substance abuse counselor and others will introduce themes...
On The Block

Fri, May 5

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On the Block

Common Ground Coffeehouse Friday, May 5, at 7 p.m. Common Ground Coffeehouse will present “La La Land,” a modern musical starring Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone. The film won 6 Oscars including Best Actress and Director; it was nominated for 8 more, including Best Picture. A complimentary supper will...
On The Block

Fri, Apr 28

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On the Block

Common Ground Coffee House Common Ground Coffeehouse presents Voices from the Village on Friday, April 28, at 7 p.m. at Harbor Church. Organized by Nancy Greenaway in honor of National Poetry Month, the program features surprise adult readers of favorite poems and several students from the...
On The Block

Fri, Apr 21

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On the Block

Common Ground Coffee House On Friday, April 21, at 7 p.m. the Common Ground Coffeehouse presents “Hidden Figures,” the feel-good story of African-American women mathematicians who overcame the limits of Jim Crow Virginia and played a key role in early NASA missions. It stars Taraji P. Henson,...
On The Block

Fri, Apr 14

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On the Block

Common Ground Coffee House Common Ground Coffeehouse will show Martin Scorsese's film Silence on Friday, April 14, at 7 p.m. The movie is based on Shusaku Endo's classic novel about the attempt to rid Japan of Christians in the 17th century, an appropriate story for Good Friday. Starring Andrew...
On The Block

Fri, Apr 7

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On the Block

Common Ground Coffee House Common Ground Coffeehouse celebrates National Poetry Month on Friday, April 7, at 7 p.m. with a reading by Steve Hollaway, performing poems written during his recent two-month sabbatical in Santa Fe and Taos, NM. A complimentary supper of Frito Pie will be served at 6:30...
On The Block

Fri, Mar 31

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On the Block

Common Ground Coffee House On Friday, March 31 at 7 p.m. Common Ground Coffeehouse will present the movie “Fences,” adapted from August Wilson’s Pulitzer Prize winning play, with stars of the Broadway revival reunited. Viola Davis of Rhode Island won the Oscar for Best Actress. Denzel Washington...
On The Block

Fri, Mar 24

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On the Block

Common Ground Coffee House On Friday, March 24, at 7 p.m. the Common Ground Coffeehouse at Harbor Church will present “Moonlight,” the African-American coming-of-age drama that won the 2017 Best Picture Academy Award. A complimentary supper will be served at 6:30 p.m. Coffee and dessert will be...
On The Block

Fri, Mar 17

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On the Block

Common Ground Coffee House On Friday, March 17, at 7 p.m., the Common Ground Coffeehouse at Harbor Church will show Alan Parker’s 1991 film “The Commitments,” about a fictional Irish rock band playing soul music. Corned beef and cabbage supper at 6:30 p.m. No charge, donations welcome. Helping...
On The Block

Fri, Mar 10

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On the Block

Common Ground Coffee House On Friday, March 10 at 7 p.m. the Common Ground Coffeehouse at the Harbor Church will present the Academy Award-winning movie “Manchester by the Sea.” Coffee and dessert will be available just before the film. No charge, but donations are welcome. Helping Hands Food...
On The Block

Fri, Mar 3

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On the Block

Common Ground Coffee House On Friday, March 3, at 7 p.m. the Common Ground Coffeehouse of the Harbor Church will present “Hacksaw Ridge,” a WWII drama that won Oscars this year for Best Film Editing and Best Sound Mixing. Coffee and dessert will be served just before the film. No charge, but...
On The Block

Fri, Feb 24

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On the Block

Common Ground Coffee House On Friday, Feb. 24, at 7 p.m. the Common Ground Coffeehouse at the Harbor Church will present “Arrival.” A light supper will be served at 6:30 p.m. and coffee and dessert will be available for the film. No charge, but donations are welcome. 2017 July 4th celebration ...
On The Block

Fri, Feb 17

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On the Block

Common Ground Coffee House On Friday, Feb. 17, at 7 p.m. the Common Ground Coffeehouse will present "Sully," starring Tom Hanks. With Clint Eastwood directing, you'll see there is much more to the true story of the January 15, 2009 “Miracle on the Hudson” than just landing an airliner in the...
On The Block

Fri, Feb 10

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On the Block

Common Ground Coffee House On Friday, Feb. 10, at 7 p.m. at the Harbor Church, the Common Ground Coffeehouse will present “Loving,” based on the true story of an interracial couple in 1958 Virginia. Complimentary supper at 6:30 p.m. No charge but donations are welcome. 2017 July 4th celebration ...
On The Block

Fri, Feb 3

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On the Block

Common Ground Coffee House On Friday, Feb. 3, at 7 p.m. Common Ground Coffeehouse will present the film "Queen of Katwe." This film is based on the true story of Phiona Mutesi, the smart, courageous kid from the grindingly poor shantytown of Katwe, in the Ugandan capital of Kampala, whose world...
On The Block

Fri, Jan 27

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On the Block

Common Ground Coffee House Friday, Jan. 27, at 7 p.m. the Common Ground Coffeehouse will present the film "Captain Fantastic," starring Viggo Mortensen as a father devoted to raising his six kids with a rigorous physical and intellectual education, deep in the forests of the Pacific Northwest. A...
On The Block

Fri, Jan 20

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On the Block

Common Ground Coffee House Friday, Jan. 20, at 7 p.m. Common Ground Coffeehouse will show the movie "A Man Called Ove", based on Fredrik Backman's international best-selling novel. Ove is an isolated, grumpy old man who softens as he forms an unlikely friendship with the boisterous young family...
On The Block

Fri, Jan 13

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On the Block

Common Ground Coffee House Common Ground Coffeehouse on Friday, Jan. 13, at 7 p.m. will show the movie "Hell or High Water" a western heist film about two brothers who begin to rob banks. It received Golden Globe nominations for Best Picture/Drama, Best Actor, and Best Screenplay. No supper is...
On The Block

Fri, Jan 6

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On the Block

Common Ground Coffee House Common Ground Coffeehouse on Friday, Jan. 6, at 7 p.m. will show the movie "Florence Foster Jenkins." The film received Golden Globe nominations for Best Picture/Comedy, Best Actress (Meryl Streep), Best Actor (Hugh Grant), and Best Supporting Actor (Simon Helberg). A...
On The Block

Fri, Dec 30

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On the Block

Commonground Coffee House There is no Commonground Coffee House this Friday, Dec. 30. Artist Studio Space Artist studio space available at Spring Street Gallery, through April 1. Stay inspired and productive through the winter! Call Eileen Miller for more information at 466-9725. Helping Hands Food...

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