EDITOR’S CHOICE
Road to universal pre-K LOCAL INITIATIVES SUPPORT CORP. Rhode Island will hold a breakfast discussion on the plan for Rhode Island’s new initiative to create universal pre-K. R.I. Department of Human Services Director Courtney Hawkins and Kevin Gallagher, senior deputy chief of staff for Gov. Gina M. Raimondo, will outline the vision of the initiative and answer questions. Registration is required.
THURSDAY, MAY 16, 9-10 A.M. Free.LISC Rhode Island, 146 Clifford St., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION: (401) 331-0131 or
ntaveras@lisc.org
Making a wish CHILDREN’S WISHES will hold its second annual Passport Gala fundraiser to support the nonprofit’s programs on granting wishes to Wish Kids within the program. The event will include food, live music and items up for auction. Sponsorship opportunities are also available.
FRIDAY, MAY 10, 6-11 P.M. $100.Twin River Casino Hotel, 100 Twin River Road, Lincoln. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
childrens-wishes.org
Out for a run HARVEST ACRES will host its eighth annual Rainbow Run/Walk 5K event, which will help raise awareness regarding struggles with mental health and suicide. Event will also include raffles, food, a small petting zoo, music and a children’s race.
SATURDAY, MAY 11, 9 A.M. TO 2 P.M. $30.Harvest Acres, 425 Kingstown Road, Richmond. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
harvestacresfarm.org/rainbow-run
Centennial celebration SOUTH COUNTY HEALTH will host a Centennial 5K road race as part of the health care system’s yearlong 100th anniversary celebration. The race will run through local neighborhoods near South County Hospital. Music and various health care displays will also be part of the event. Donations are being accepted.
SATURDAY, MAY 11, 10 A.M. $25. South County Hospital, 100 Kenyon Ave., South Kingstown. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
crowdrise.com/o/en/campaign/centennial5k
Raising funds for The Miriam THE MIRIAM HOSPITAL will hold its annual Gala & Auction event, themed “Grease is the Word!” based on the movie musical. Music and auctions will be part of the festivities. Proceeds will benefit The Miriam Fund for a New Generation and the hospital’s Colorectal Cancer Program. Sponsorship opportunities are available.
SATURDAY, MAY 11, 5:30-11:30 P.M. $300. Wheeler School, Van Norman Fieldhouse, 640 Prospect St., Seekonk. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
giving.lifespan.org/The-Miriam/Gala
Women and tech TECH COLLECTIVE will hold a discussion, titled “The Future of Women in Tech: The Importance of Paying it Forward.” The panel discussion will focus on what is happening in Rhode Island to increase and sustain the number of women in tech, as well as the importance of paying it forward.
TUESDAY, MAY 14, 4-6 P.M. Free/students; $15/general admission. Tech Collective, 188 Valley St., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
eventbrite.com/e/the-future-of-women-in-tech-paying-it-forward-tickets-59466281248?aff=ebdssbdestsearch#tickets
Learn lean tips to boost farms POLARIS MEP and the Phoenix Partnership will offer a full-day, executive-level lean-training program for food manufacturers and farmers. Attendees will be better equipped to support employee development and to grow their food or farm operation.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 15, 8 A.M. TO 4 P.M. Free. Hope & Main, 691 Main St., Warren. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
polarismep.org/events/lean-food-farm
Meeting new professionals THE SOUTHERN RHODE ISLAND Chamber of Commerce will hold its monthly Business After Hours networking event, hosted by Wilcox Tavern. Business professionals and entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to meet and converse in a casual setting. Attendees are encouraged to bring business cards.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 15, 5-7 P.M. $5/members; $10/nonmembers. Wilcox Tavern, 5153 Old Post Road, Charlestown. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
web.srichamber.com/events/Business-After-Hours-hosted-by-Wilcox-Tavern-4728/details
Growing your small business SCORE RHODE ISLAND will hold a workshop, titled “Start and Grow Your Local Small Business.” Attendees will have the opportunity to learn from specialists, who will guide small-business owners in all aspects of running a small business, including the latest trends, marketing and how to increase profits.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 15, 6-8 P.M. Free. Lucier & Associates, 1308 Atwood Ave., Johnston. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
tinyurl.com/startgrowMay2019
Getting started THE U.S. SMALL BUSINESS Administration’s Rhode Island division will hold a seminar on how to start a small business. The course will provide an overview of entrepreneurship and applicable business-ownership fundamentals, while providing connections to resources available via the SBA and its partners.
THURSDAY, MAY 16, 8:30 A.M. TO 4:30 P.M. Free. BankNewport, 184 John Clarke Road, Middletown. INFO AND REGISTRATION: (401) 528-4574 or
matthew.spoehr@sba.gov
Building biz relationships THE SOUTHCOAST CHAMBER of Commerce will hold a Business After Hours networking event, hosted by YMCA Southcoast. The event will provide an opportunity for business professionals and executives to build business relationships in a casual setting. Spherion Staffing is a co-sponsor of the event.
THURSDAY, MAY 16, 5-7 P.M. Free. YMCA Southcoast, 276 Gulf Road, Dartmouth. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
members.southcoastchamber.com/events/details/may-business-after-hours-2019-495944
Certifying businesses THE CENTER FOR WOMEN & ENTERPRISE will hold a course on better understanding eligibility requirements on how certified women- and minority-owned businesses can earn lucrative contracts with the government. Other topics to be covered include a basic introduction to government contracts and how women and minorities can benefit.
THURSDAY, MAY 16, 5:30-7:30 P.M. Free. Center for Women & Enterprise, 132 George M. Cohan Blvd., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
cweonline.org/About-CWE/News/Article-Detail/ArticleId/1155/Women-amp-Minority-Owned-Business-Certification-CWE-RI-May-16
