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Foolproof Augtoberfest to benefit Pawtucket Foundation FOOLPROOF BREWING CO. will host its annual Augtoberfest, which will feature live music, an inflatable slip-and-slide, games, competitions and beer. The event is for attendees ages 21 and older. A portion of the event’s proceeds will benefit the Pawtucket Foundation, a nonprofit representing the business and nonprofit sector advocating for enhancements within the city.
SATURDAY, AUG. 11, 3-7 P.M. $15. Foolproof Brewing Co., 241 Grotto Ave., Pawtucket. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
tickets.beerfests.com/event/augtoberfest/listing
Summer unity BBQ THE GREATER MASSACHUSETTS Labor Council, the United Healthcare Workers East Union 1199 and the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Labor Education Center will sponsor a summer unity barbecue event, in which attendees can enjoy free food, have access to community resources, including a job fair, and connect with immigrant-rights organizations. Attendees will also learn how the organizations are trying to raise standards for working people across Massachusetts.
SATURDAY, AUG. 11, NOON TO 5 P.M. Free. Hazelwood Park, 623 Brock Ave., New Bedford. INFO AND REGISTRATION: (774) 328-0394 or
lisa.lemieux@1199.org
Luau day OCEAN COMMUNITY YMCA Arcadia Branch will host a luau party, benefiting the Y’s YCares Financial Assistance Program at the branch. The event will include hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, a raw bar, live music and an auction.
SATURDAY, AUG. 11, 3:30-7 P.M.$110. Heather Island in Ninigret Pond, Bend Road, Charlestown. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
oceancommunityymca.org or (401) 340-1011, ext. 108
Pints for prevention THE RHODE ISLAND CHAPTER for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention will hold a fundraiser titled “Pints for Prevention,” in which proceeds raised will benefit suicide prevention and destigmatization education in Rhode Island. Prizes will be raffled off and the event will have live music.
SATURDAY, AUG. 11, 5-9 P.M. $10 suggested donation. Isle Brewers Guild, 461 Main St., Pawtucket. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
afsp.org/our-work/chapters/events/?chapter_code=RI
Building biz relationships THE TRI-TOWN Chamber of Commerce will hold its networking group in a forum setting, in which business owners and entrepreneurs can build business relationships with one another. Four one-hour group sessions will be held over two days.
MONDAY, AUG. 13, 7:30 A.M. TO 1 P.M., TUESDAY, AUG. 14, 8:30-9:30 A.M. Free. Tri-Town Chamber of Commerce, 280 School St., Mansfield. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
tri-townchamber.org/events/details/trex-i-networking-group-08-13-2018-3668
‘Goodwill’ golf tourney CRESTWOOD COUNTRY CLUB will host a golf tournament benefiting Goodwill Industries of Rhode Island. Registration begins at 6:30 a.m. and a continental breakfast will be served between 7-8 a.m. The tournament format will be scramble, and cocktails and lunch will be served immediately after golf. Individual and team prizes will be awarded. Clothing and electric devices will be accepted as donations for Goodwill. Sponsorship opportunities are also available.
MONDAY, AUG. 13, 8 A.M. $125. Crestwood Country Club, 90 Wheeler St., Rehoboth. INFO AND REGISTRATION: (401) 487-8042, (401) 641-2540 or (401) 861-2080, ext. 130
Inspired interiors NATHAN J. REYNOLDS, an interior designer for Insperiors, will be the guest speaker for the monthly Total Exposure Networking event at the Hope Artiste Village. The event will include food, drink, general conversation and allow attendees to offer their pitches to the entire room.
MONDAY, AUG. 13, 5:30-8 P.M. $10/members; $15/nonmembers. Hope Artiste Village, 1005 Main St., Suite 2233, Pawtucket. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
eventbrite.com/e/ten-sponsored-by-insperiors-inspired-interiors-tickets-48035634877?aff=erelexpmlt
Campus safety 101 GIGI GRAVEL, a women’s empowerment coach, will hold a workshop for parents of college-bound daughters, offering information on how the young female students can take charge of their personal safety on campus and off. The event is hosted by The Hive RI. Registration is required.
MONDAY, AUG. 13, 6:30-8 P.M. $65/two people. The Hive RI, 650 Ten Rod Road, North Kingstown. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
facebook.com/events/1995622397434345
Meeting new professionals THE SOUTHERN RHODE ISLAND Chamber of Commerce will hold its Business After Hours networking event, hosted by Dennis Moffitt Painting. The event will allow business professionals from around the area to gather and meet in a relaxed setting. Attendees are encouraged to bring business cards.
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 15, 5-7 P.M. $5. Dennis Moffitt Painting, 1428 Kingstown Road, South Kingstown. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
web.srichamber.com/events/Business-After-Hours-Hosted-By-Dennis-Moffitt-Painting-4137/details
Architectural study series HISTORIAN JOHN TSCIRCH will hold a lecture titled “Temples for All: The Greek Revival,” focusing on how the white-columned houses helped define the main streets of Bristol and was a popular national style appealing to aspirations of the new country that emerged after the Revolutionary War. The lecture is part of an architectural study series put together by the Bristol Historical & Preservation Society, the Friends of Linden Place and the town of Bristol.
THURSDAY, AUG. 16, 7 P.M. $5/members; $10/nonmembers. Bristol County Statehouse, 240 High St., Bristol. INFO AND REGISTRATION: (401) 253-0390
Learn to grow your business SCORE RHODE ISLAND will hold a workshop in which Bob Salvas, a business-marketing consultant, will discuss three business-development areas that every business should pay attention to if growth and long-term success are its goals.
FRIDAY, AUG. 17, 10 A.M. TO NOON. Free. North Kingstown Public Library, 100 Boone St., North Kingstown. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
tinyurl.com/growbizNKRI
