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The NK Blog Welcomes Pilates Stance to the NK Chamber of Commerce

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The North Kingstown Blog welcomes to the North Kingstown Chamber of Commerce – Pilates Stance. Being in the health and fitness industry for over 20 years, I had the opportunity to try out many different strength machines and exercise programs. Starting with Nautilus strength equipment in the early 1990’s to the modern day strength systems I see at my local YMCA, fitness professionals understand that strength training is a very important aspect of physical fitness training.  Recent trends have shifted the focus of strength training to developing your core muscles – those muscles found in the abdominal area, lower back, … Continue reading The NK Blog Welcomes Pilates Stance to the NK Chamber of Commerce

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A Number of Large Scale Artists to Showcase Their Art at the 53rd Annual Wickford Art Festival

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The North Kingstown Blog is pleased to help promote the 53rd Annual Wickford Art Festival. I asked Festival Director, Judy Salvadore, about this year’s festival committee choices and some of the artists that would be showcasing their amazing talents in Wickford Village this July. Who are the artists coming this year that have drawn the most interest in the festival committee? We love all of our artists so I wouldn’t want to say that we have “favorites”. This year, the Jury Committee was very interested in artists that work on a large scale and the artists below are big (as in size of … Continue reading A Number of Large Scale Artists to Showcase Their Art at the 53rd Annual Wickford Art Festival

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The 53rd Wickford Art Festival – The Artists, The Sponsors, The Art, And Much More

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The 53rd Wickford Art Festival is taking place on July 11th and July 12th in beautiful, scenic Wickford Village. The festival director, Judy Salvadore, has already started to post important information about the festival on this website link – Wickford Art Festival.  In addition, you can find information on the Town of North Kingstown’s website at http://www.northkingstown.org as well as the Facebook page of the Wickford Art Festival – Wickford Art Festival RI.   Truly in this era of information online, you can get a ton of great information about this year’s festival on social media as well as the … Continue reading The 53rd Wickford Art Festival – The Artists, The Sponsors, The Art, And Much More

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The NK Blog Welcomes Dr. Lauren Hedde and Direct Doctors to the NK Chamber of Commerce

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Throughout my life, I have been a very accident prone individual.  Thus, I have spent a lot of time in doctor’s offices to treat not only acute injuries but also the subsequent follow up appointments.  What always struck me, even when I was younger, was the amount of time you waited to be seen, as opposed to the actual time you were seen by the doctor.  If I was a patient in a very busy practice, the wait times were in the hours some days.  That’s a long time for a kid to have to wait to then be told, “Everything looks … Continue reading The NK Blog Welcomes Dr. Lauren Hedde and Direct Doctors to the NK Chamber of Commerce

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The Next Stop on My Golf Odyssey I Call “Finding my Swing” – The North Kingstown Golf Course

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Armed with my lessons from neighbor and golf expert, Ian Manning from Orthocore PT, I continued my golfing tour of North Kingstown at the North Kingstown Golf Course.  It was the Friday prior to Memorial Day and the weather conditions were absolutely ideal for golf.  The place was mobbed and I was thrilled that an open spot on the back nine was available.  I grabbed my clubs, laced up my shoes, did some thoracic stretches, and teed off. I have played the North Kingstown Golf Course front nine a few times but not the back nine.  I was relieved to … Continue reading The Next Stop on My Golf Odyssey I Call “Finding my Swing” – The North Kingstown Golf Course

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Mad Hatter Party with an Alice in Wonderland Croquet Tournament

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The North Kingstown Chamber of Commerce has a wide range of members and fundraising events coming up this Spring and Summer.  At the NK Blog, we are all about promoting positive news about events in our area that support good causes.  I recently received a press release with some information about a Mad Hatter Party that is being put on by the Association of Migraine Disorders, a new member of the North Kingstown Chamber of Commerce.  Here a press release about the event: North Kingstown, R.I. (May 20, 2015) Join the Association of Migraine Disorders’ first annual Mad Hatter Party and … Continue reading Mad Hatter Party with an Alice in Wonderland Croquet Tournament

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Art Show and Mill Wide Open House – Featuring Artists, Healers, and the Business Boom at the Lafayette Mill

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Business development is on a lot of North Kingstown resident’s minds these days.  Businesses create jobs and stimulate our local economy and provide tax relief for working families.  In North Kingstown, we have seen ups and downs in terms of business development in areas like Quonset Point, Post Rd, and Wickford.  It takes strong leadership and business cultivation to help grow our economy. Enter ” RI’s Economic Gardener.” Tuni Renaud Schartner owns that title and her signature tells it all “Helping Companies Grow From The Inside Out & The Outside In.”  Tuni is the co-founder of the Hive, located in … Continue reading Art Show and Mill Wide Open House – Featuring Artists, Healers, and the Business Boom at the Lafayette Mill

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Congrats to all Scouts from Pack One Saunderstown

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At a recent ceremony, Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts gathered with friends and family for the annual graduation ceremony.  Wolfs became Bears.  Bears became Webelo 1.  Webelo 1 become Webelos 2, and so on.  Scouts were brought up with their groups and the Advancement Trail proceedings commenced.   Oaths were taken and faces were painted.  Cameras flashed and the crowd cheered each group for their outstanding community service work.  Congratulations to all of the participants and parents who support Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts in our community.  Special thanks to the Pack Leaders of Pack One Saunderstown for their hours and … Continue reading Congrats to all Scouts from Pack One Saunderstown

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Larisa Martino Featured Artist at the Hive Art Show and Lafayette Mill Open House

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  The Hive RI welcomes you to the 2015 Art Show and Mill Wide Open House.  There will be a number of artists on display for this event, which is May 30th from 4-8pm.  Here is one of the artists who will be featured in the Art Show, Larisa Martino.  Larisa was kind enough to answer a few questions about her work.  Here is an excerpt from our email conversation: Larisa, thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to write to me.  So what does art mean to you? My art is my key to the secret garden, … Continue reading Larisa Martino Featured Artist at the Hive Art Show and Lafayette Mill Open House

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North Kingstown Recreation Department Summer Program – Tennis and Coach Cristelle Fox

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Every summer up until high school, I took tennis lessons with the Town of North Kingstown.  It was part of a busy summer of recreation my brother, sister, and I participated in.  The tennis courts at the North Kingstown High School was where you could find me, some time after swimming lessons, and just before creative writing at the NK Town Library.  I was (and remain) a huge fan of the sport and still watch most of the major championships on TV.  It is a sport that combines athleticism with hand-eye coordination and it helped me develop athletically for both high … Continue reading North Kingstown Recreation Department Summer Program – Tennis and Coach Cristelle Fox