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Brown University Oncology Research Group 2nd Annual Food Truck Festival Set for Saturday October 17th

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The North Kingstown Blog supports the efforts of local fundraisers, hospitals, and those affected by cancer.  October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and our friends at the Brown University Oncology Research Group are having an event that I would love to share with you.  Here is a posting from Allison Jean and Kristin Mitchell of BrUOG: Brown University Oncology Research Group (BrUOG) is excited to announce their second annual Food Truck Festival for the group’s 21st anniversary. BrUOG was created in 1994 to coordinate clinical cancer research for Brown’s affiliated hospitals and Alpert Medical School faculty. The main mission of BrUOG is to … Continue reading Brown University Oncology Research Group 2nd Annual Food Truck Festival Set for Saturday October 17th

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Free Informational Meeting about Joining Cub Scouts To Be Held Friday October 16

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If you are a member of Pack One Saunderstown, you may have received noticed that the next pack meeting is Friday October, 16th at 7pm at North Kingstown’s United Methodist Church.  According to CubMaster Steve Prescott “we will have guests from the Rhode Island Canine Search and Rescue team visiting.  They will be talking about what to do if you find yourself lost in the woods.  We also hope to get a demonstration of what the search and rescue dogs can do!” The North Kingstown Blog is a proud supporter of Pack One Saunderstown and applauds the many positive aspects of the cub … Continue reading Free Informational Meeting about Joining Cub Scouts To Be Held Friday October 16

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Working Out in October – The Concept2 Rower At West Bay YMCA

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Fall is here, the weather is getting cooler, outdoor pools are closing, and exercisers are turning their attention towards working out indoors.  This month on the North Kingstown Blog, I will be focusing on working out – off season training for baseball players, indoors at a fitness center, or some exercises you can do in your living room watching football.  I will be interviewing local personal trainers as well as visiting local health clubs to learn more about “Working Out in October.” As a longtime member of the YMCA, (my local Y is West Bay right here in North Kingstown) … Continue reading Working Out in October – The Concept2 Rower At West Bay YMCA

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IDance Academy – North Kingstown’s “Best Dance Studio Ever”

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The North Kingstown Blog is excited to meet and promote any business that supports the arts, especially with the youth of North Kingstown.  Situated in the Lafayette Mills Complex is local dance studio IDance Academy.  According to her bio on IDance’s website, http://www.idanceri.com, the owner and head instructor, Miss Kelly, “has been dancing for 30 years and has been instructing for 15 years. She earned her Bachelors of Arts in Dance/Choreography from Rhode Island College and enjoys instructing many dance disciplines for all ages!”  I recently caught up with Miss Kelly to learn more about IDance and why dance is … Continue reading IDance Academy – North Kingstown’s “Best Dance Studio Ever”

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North Kingstown’s Deanna Russo and The Bow K Gain National Spotlight in Martha Stewart Contest

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North Kingstown has a unique opportunity to support a local business, based in North Kingstown, in a nationwide contest recognizing American made crafts.  Martha Stewart and the editors of Martha Stewart Living, a respected name known worldwide when it comes to American arts, crafts, and home goods, is running a nationwide contest to “honor makers, small-business owners, and creative entrepreneurs in the fields of crafts, design, food, and style.”  According to official website of this contest, http://www.marthastewart.com/americanmade, “American Made spotlights the maker, supports the local, and celebrates the handmade. The program is made up of people and communities that have turned their … Continue reading North Kingstown’s Deanna Russo and The Bow K Gain National Spotlight in Martha Stewart Contest

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The 2015 Let’s Talk Turkey Campaign from the North Kingstown Food Pantry

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The Let’s Talk Turkey Campaign aids those in need during the Thanksgiving Season. The North Kingstown Food Pantry is committed to our community members in need.  In particular, this Thanksgiving, the NK Food Pantry is once again taking donations to pay for meals via their “Let’s Talk Turkey” campaign.  Hundreds of local school kids and their families raised money to support this campaign.  Area businesses have been very charitable with money to pay for food items such as bread, stuffing, potatoes, carrots, eggs, and much more. There are still a few items that the North Kingstown Food Pantry needs.  Last … Continue reading The 2015 Let’s Talk Turkey Campaign from the North Kingstown Food Pantry

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For Sale by Owner – 1997 Suzuki SL Savage Motorcycle Asking $2495

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The North Kingstown Blog, a community blog site run by the North Kingstown Marketing Company, is happy to promote items for sale by owner as well as for sale through our local business community.  This includes real estate as well as personal items such as sporting goods, motorcycles, and art.  If you have an item that you would like to promote on the North Kingstown Blog, send me a submission with your email address so we can help get it listed on our blog site.  I will work with you to get the maximum exposure for your product or real estate … Continue reading For Sale by Owner – 1997 Suzuki SL Savage Motorcycle Asking $2495

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Pack One Saunderstown Cub Scouts At North Kingstown’s Stop and Shop for Show & Sell Fundraiser

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Pack One Saunderstown, will be setting up booths in support of their “Show & Sell at Stop & Shop” fundraising event. The North Kingstown Stop and Shop on Ten Rod Road will be a little livelier this upcoming weekend.  On Saturday September 19th and Sunday September 20th, local scout organization, Pack One Saunderstown, will be setting up booths in support of their “Show & Sell at Stop & Shop” fundraising event.  The event features the cub scouts from our community along with parent volunteers and scout leaders and gives you an opportunity to purchase popcorn or donate money to the … Continue reading Pack One Saunderstown Cub Scouts At North Kingstown’s Stop and Shop for Show & Sell Fundraiser

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How Do I Price Out My Antique Clock on Ebay? What It’s Worth Wednesdays at NK Marketing Co.

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This October, The North Kingstown Marketing Company will be open Wednesday nights from 6 pm to 8 pm for “What It’s Worth Wednesdays.” I have been selling items as well as consulting others on the practices of ebay for over 10 years.  One of the most common questions I get from sellers is “How much is my item worth?”  Great question and honestly, the make or break question whether you should list an item on ebay or donate it to a worthy charity.  A lot of sellers struggle with the personal connection to an item and make the common mistake … Continue reading How Do I Price Out My Antique Clock on Ebay? What It’s Worth Wednesdays at NK Marketing Co.

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The Strike 3 Foundation Wiffleball Tournament To Raise Funds for Childhood Cancer Research

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The Strike 3 Foundation is hosting a Wiffle Ball competition in Vermont. I was reading up on my surging Boston Red Sox this weekend on one of the team’s media sites and found out about a Wiffle Ball competition in Vermont.  It is being hosted by the Strike 3 Foundation, which was founded by Boston Red Sox pitcher Craig Breslow in 2008.  Breslow is a native of Trumbull, CT and a graduate of Yale University.  He has been a professional baseball player for 5 Major League teams, including the Boston Red Sox since 2005.  He has been an vital part of … Continue reading The Strike 3 Foundation Wiffleball Tournament To Raise Funds for Childhood Cancer Research