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The Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council will hold its annual Fish Fun(d) Fundraiser and Celebration on Thursday, Aug. 14, from 5:30-8 p.m. at Farm Fresh Rhode Island, 10 Sims Ave., Unit 103, Providence. The event will include a costume contest, live music, raffles, food and other festivities. Funds raised will support the council’s conservation efforts for the river. Tickets cost $50 for adults and $23 for children. For more information, visit Eventbrite.com.
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The James L. Maher Center, a Middletown-based organization offering residential care and transitional services, will hold its 47th annual Golf Tournament on Monday, Sept. 15, starting at 11 a.m. at Wanumetonomy Golf & Country Club, 152 Browns Lane, Middletown. Along with the tournament, the event will feature a post-tournament dinner, a silent auction and other prizes. Proceeds raised will support the Maher Center’s programming. Cost is $200 per golfer. For more information, visit the nonprofit’s website.
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The Blackstone Valley Tourism Council will hold its 20th annual Heritage Golf Tournament on Monday, Sept. 15, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Crystal Lake Golf Club, 100 Broncos Highway, Burrillville. The event will include a golf tournament, networking, lunch, dinner and an awards ceremony. Proceeds raised will support the council’s youth environmental education programs in underserved communities. Registration costs $200 per golfer and $750 for a foursome. For more information, call (401) 724-2200, ext. 211.
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The 41st annual Jack Conway Memorial Golf Tournament for the Homeless will take place Thursday, Sept. 18, starting at 8 a.m. at Easton Country Club, 265 Purchase St., Easton. The golfing event will support Father Bill’s & MainSpring, an organization supporting those who are homeless and other related organizations. Cost is $125 per player. For more information, visit Eventbrite.com.
Noche de Tango
Progreso Latino will hold its 48th annual gala fundraiser, themed Noche de Tango, on Friday, Oct. 10, from 6-11 p.m. at the Rhodes on the Pawtuxet, 60 Rhodes Place, Cranston. The event will feature music, dancing and food while raising funds to support the Latino advocacy organization. Tickets cost $146. For more information, visit Eventbrite.com.
