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Relay for life THE RHODE ISLAND chapter of the American Cancer Society will hold its 10th annual Relay for Life of Greater Westerly, raising funds and awareness for cancer research. Other fundraising events will also take place on-site.
FRIDAY, JUNE 29, 6 P.M. TO SATURDAY, JUNE 30, 8 A.M. Free; donations welcome. Westerly High School, 23 Ward Ave., Westerly. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
greaterwesterlyrelay@gmail.com,
heidi.thompson@cancer.org, or (401) 243-2639
Networking before noon BALDEV SEEKRI, author of “Seizing Success” and “Organizational Turnarounds with a Human Touch,” will speak at a networking business breakfast hosted by the East Bay Chamber of Commerce.
FRIDAY, JUNE 29, 7:30-9 A.M. $5. Clarion Inn Providence-Seekonk, 940 Fall River Ave., Seekonk. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
eastbaychamberri.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=3605
Friday forum THE SOUTHCOAST CHAMBER of Commerce will hold a discussion, as part of its Friday Forum series, on how the business community can create a comfortable environment for consumers who live with dementia and their caregivers.
FRIDAY, JUNE 29, 9-10 A.M. Free. SouthCoast Chamber of Commerce, 794 Purchase St., Fall River. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
members.southcoastchamber.com/events/details/friday-forum-dementia-friendly-at-work-495751
Summer farmers markets opening FIVE FARMERS MARKETS, featuring local farmers and food producers, will open for the summer season through early fall across the state, according to Farm Fresh Rhode Island. The markets will feature various locally grown fruits and vegetables for sale. The markets will accept cash, credit/debit, EBT, WIC and coupons issued for seniors by the R.I. Department of Environmental Management.
TUESDAYS, JULY TO OCTOBER, 3-6 P.M. Thundermist Health Center, 450 Clinton St., Woonsocket.
MONDAYS, JULY 2 TO OCT. 29, 3-6 P.M. Neutaconkanut Park, 675 Plainfield St., Providence.
TUESDAYS, JULY 3 TO OCT. 30, 3-6 P.M. Kennedy Plaza, Washington Street, Providence.
SUNDAYS, JULY 8 TO OCT. 28, NOON TO 3 P.M. Slater Park, 825 Armistice Blvd., Pawtucket.
WEDNESDAYS, JULY 11 TO OCT. 31, 3-6 P.M. 559 Dexter St., Central Falls.
INFO AND REGISTRATION:
farmfreshri.org
Build stronger relationships THE TRI-TOWN Chamber of Commerce will hold multiple TREX networking forums helping businesses build stronger relationships to allow growth. Each session will last one hour.
MONDAY, JULY 2, 7:30 A.M. TO 1 P.M. Free. Tri-Town Chamber of Commerce, 280 School St., Mansfield. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
tri-townchamber.org/events/details/trex-iv-networking-group-07-02-2018-3710
Discussing art and advocacy THE NEWPORT ART MUSEUM will host a panel discussion focusing on issues of global warming and ocean health, public policy and personal responsibility. Panelists include Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., Save The Bay Executive Director Jonathan Stone and exhibiting artist Joan Hall. Reservation is required.
FRIDAY, JULY 6, 6-7:30 P.M. Free. Newport Art Museum, 76 Bellevue Ave., Newport. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
eventbrite.com/e/art-environmental-advocacy-panel-tickets-46163243504
Learning about Chamber offers THE EAST BAY Chamber of Commerce will hold a meet-and-greet session, in which members, either prospective or current, can ask and learn about the benefits the Chamber offers, including networking opportunities. Attendees can also network with local businesses and Chamber staff.
MONDAY, JULY 9, 8:30-9:30 A.M. Free. East Bay Chamber of Commerce, 16 Cutler St., Warren. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
web.eastbaychamberri.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=3597
Rock your resume THE CENTER FOR WOMEN & ENTERPRISE will host a workshop, in which attendees will learn from job recruiters what constitutes a winning resume and gain strategies ensuring their resume stands out by highlighting one’s strengths.
TUESDAY, JULY 10, 10 A.M. TO NOON. $10. Center for Women & Enterprise, 132 George M. Cohan Blvd., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
eventbrite.com/e/cwe-rhode-island-rock-your-resume-tickets-46362316938
Expand your biz network CAPITAL CITY CONNECTION will host its weekly meeting to help expand one’s business and professional network. Reservations are required.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 11, 8-9 A.M. Free. Yarlas, Kaplan, Santilli & Moran Ltd., 27 Dryden Lane, Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
meetup.com/CAPITAL-CITY-CONNECTION/events/qvpjdpyxkbpb
Business after hours OCEAN COMMUNITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE will host a Business After Hours networking event, in which entrepreneurs and business associates can gather and meet in a relaxed setting.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 11, 5-7 P.M. $5. Beltone Hearing Aid Center, 105 Franklin St., No. 5, Westerly. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
oceanchamber.org/events/details/business-after-hours-beltone-hearing-aid-center-22411
Meet young professionals THE SOUTHERN RHODE ISLAND Young Professionals will hold a statewide summer social, which will provide young professionals with networking opportunities to build successful business relationships. The group welcomes professionals ages 40 and younger.
THURSDAY, JULY 12, 6-8 P.M. $5. Whalers Brewing Co., 1174 Kingstown Road, South Kingstown. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
web.srichamber.com/events/Southern-RI-Young-Professionals-Statewide-Summer-Social-hosted-by-Whalers-Brewing-Co-3993/details
