Editor’s choice
Aphasia Clefs use music to improve communication HANDS IN HARMONY’S Neurologic Music Therapy choir, the Aphasia Clefs, will perform at the University of Rhode Island in order to display what music can do for people who have communication disorders. Hands in Harmony’s mission and focus is to address health-related outcomes throughout Rhode Island and southern Massachusetts, using neurologic music therapy interventions. The organization’s goal is to improve communication, build community and to decrease social stigmas associated with language disorders.
MONDAY, MARCH 9, 7-8:30 P.M. Free. Fine Arts Center, 105 Upper College Road, South Kingstown. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
eventbrite.ca/e/aphasia-clefs-expanding-music-in-healthcare-and-communities-tickets-95454012521
Legal advice for startups SOCIAL ENTERPRISE GREENHOUSE is holding a forum that will be hosted by Howell Legal, a corporate law boutique that caters to entrepreneurs. The Howell team will be serving coffee and breakfast snacks and offering legal advice.
Wednesday, March 4, 8:30-10 A.M. Free. Social Enterprise Greenhouse, 10 Davol Square, Suite 100, Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
eventbrite.com/e/march-4-open-coffee-seg-tickets-93957249663
Investing conference THE FSICon team is hosting a one-day conference aimed at providing information about the future of sustainable investing. The conference will bring practitioners, policymakers, students and community members together to examine how well-prepared our financial systems are to address 21st-century concerns. There will be a variety of panel discussions, ranging from the theory of environmental, social and governance investing and measuring performance to climate change and environmental sustainability.
Friday, March 6, 8 A.M. TO 7 P.M. $20/students; $60/professionals. Brown University, Sayles Hall, 81 Waterman St., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
fsicon.com
Marketing your career The Association of Marketing Professionals of Rhode Island is hosting a gathering designed to provide professionals with the tools to help rewrite their personal career path narrative; highlight the role of storytelling to navigate with purpose and resilience; and strategies to enhance personal brand and online presence. Carole Ann Penney, strategic career coach, Penney Leadership LLC, will speak and field questions. She is offering a $197 one-on-one coaching session for free. All attendees are eligible. Parking is free.
Tuesday, March 10, 5:30-7:30 P.M. $12-$60. Sonoma Bistro and WineBar, 7366 Post Road, North Kingstown. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
amp-ri.com
Garden talk Linden Place is hosting a Garden Talk event with John Whitney, a manager at Redwood Nursery who will give a demonstration on “Planting the new Season” in the back gardens of Linden Place. Whitney, who graduated from the State University of New York with a degree in greenhouse management and has been in the garden and landscape business for more than 45 years, will have different items to plant and will demonstrate choosing the best location, how to prepare an area for planting, digging the proper size hole, as well as applying compost and fertilizers.
Wednesday, March 11, 11 A.M. Free. Linden Place Mansion, 500 Hope St., Bristol. INFO AND REGISTRATION: Contact Linden Place with any questions at (401) 253-0390 or email
info@lindenplace.org
Meet local businesses Social Enterprise Greenhouse is hosting a Lunch & Learn event for Pawtucket business owners. Jessica Vega from SEG hosts the group’s monthly lunchtime conversation for local business owners. It’s a chance to share ideas, discuss challenges and hear from other members of the business community. Complimentary sandwiches and beverages provided.
Wednesday, March 11, 12:30-1:30 P.M. Free. Stillwater Books, 175 Main St., Pawtucket. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
eventbrite.com/e/social-enterprise-greenhouse-lunch-learn-at-stillwater-books-tickets-95969133261
Trauma discussion LIFESPAN REHABILITATION is hosting a conference that will highlight current trends and guidelines for the medical, surgical and rehabilitation management of orthopedic trauma patients. Discussions will include an interdisciplinary approach along the continuum of care, including managing patient and family expectations, pain management and best practice for therapeutic outcomes. An inter-professional panel of speakers will cover orthopedic surgery, physiatry, physical therapy and occupational therapy.
Saturday, March 14, 7:30 A.M. TO 3:30 P.M. $150. The Miriam Hospital, 164 Summit Ave., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
eventbrite.com/e/15th-annual-lifespan-rehabilitation-conference-tickets-72102154485?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Forum targets senior agenda The Senior Agenda Coalition of Rhode Island is hosting its fourth annual Legislative Leaders Forum to discuss priorities for seniors in the Ocean State and hear from the leaders of Rhode Island’s General Assembly. Bill Flynn, SAC’s executive director, will speak about a variety of topics. A question-and-answer period will follow.
Wednesday, March 18, 9:45-11 A.M. Free; registration encouraged. Crowne Plaza Providence-Warwick, 801 Greenwich Ave., Warwick. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
eventbrite.com/e/senior-agenda-legislative-forum-tickets-91646191225?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Working with Pride RHODE ISLAND PRIDE is hosting a job fair aimed at connecting job seekers with LGBTQIA+ friendly employers from all industries seeking to fill entry-level to experienced positions. In addition to the job fair, there will be informational workshops, access to community resources, resume review and someone taking professional headshots.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25, 11 A.M. TO 2 P.M. Free. District Hall Providence, 225 Dyer St., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
eventbrite.com/e/work-with-pride-lgbtqia-job-fair-registration-86090608327?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
CWE celebrates 25th anniversary The Center for Women & Enterprise is celebrating its 25th anniversary with an auction and gala. Support of this event will help CWE continue to transform women’s and veterans’ lives and create opportunities for them to become economically self-sufficient and prosperous through business and entrepreneurship. The event will feature a silent and live auction and the Andrea C. Silbert Rising Star Award Presentation.
Friday, March 27, 5:30 P.M. $300 Donations encouraged. Renaissance Boston Waterfront, 606 Congress St., Boston. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
e.givesmart.com/events/f6m
Interested in having your business-related event included in What’s Happening? Contact PBN Researcher Cassius Shuman at (401) 680-4884 or Shuman@PBN.com.
