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Sep 21Local Massage Envys to offer free massage and skin care services during World Wellness Weekend, Sept. 21 & 22
For three hours each day, Massage Envy franchised locations in RI and across the country to help people focus on wellness and keep their bodies working Massage Envy, the largest provider of therapeutic massage and skin care services in the U.S. collectively across its franchise network, will be supporting World Wellness Weekend September 21 & 22 with franchised locations nationwide opening their doors to give the public opportunities to try free services to help keep their bodies working. Locally, the
Aug 01RIDOT Starts Approval Process for Major Amendment to Statewide Transportation Improvement Program
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) has submitted its major amendment to the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) to the Transportation Advisory Committee for review. The amendment reflects changes necessary for RIDOT to achieve its core mission of reaching a 90 percent bridge sufficiency rating by 2025 to meet state and federal mandates. The 10-year STIP was developed to achieve that goal and is updated annually as mandated by RhodeWorks. Over a ten-year period RIDOT
Jul 10CCRI Offers Free Training Opportunities in Data Literacy and Spanish for Supervisors
Employers across Rhode Island are increasing their efforts to keep pace with the ever-changing demands of the labor market. The Community College of Rhode Island has built two cross-cutting trainings geared to equip Rhode Island’s workforce with in-demand skills: Data Literacy and Spanish for Supervisors. CCRI’s Data Literacy training provides participants with an introduction to data analytics, with topics including: data analysis concepts and techniques, collecting and cleansing data, MS Excel,
Jun 20Northern Bay Lighthouse Tour with Save The Bay
Enjoy the rich, historical sites of the upper reaches of Narragansett Bay and the Providence River on this 3.5-hour tour. With breathtaking views of the Gaspee Point, Hog Island, Prudence Island and Conimicut Point, you’ll view eight active and inactive lighthouses and stop for a tour of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse. And, if you’re a U.S. Lighthouse Society Passport holder, get your passport stamped with us!Location: 100 Save The Bay Drive, Providence, RI 02905Cost: $50 for Save The Bay and U.S. Lighthouse
Jun 20Ultimate Lighthouse Tour with Save The Bay
These 7-hour narrated lighthouse cruises are for the true lighthouse aficionados. See 19 active and inactive Rhode Island historic lighthouses, while taking in breathtaking views of the Newport Pell Bridge, Gaspee Point, Prudence Island and other spots along the way. Starting in Providence, we will motor down the West Passage to Newport and return home via the East Passage. A lunch stop at Rose Island will include a tour ofRose Island Lighthouse and grounds. And, if you’re a U.S. Lighthouse Society Passport
May 10Rhode Island Executive Named National AAA Board Chair
William (Bill) A. Mekrut was elected chair of the AAA National Board of Directors at the 116th AAA Annual Meeting in Chandler, AZ on May 7, 2019. Mekrut will serve as board chair for the 59 million member not-for-profit federation for two one-year terms. Mekrut recently retired as vice president and treasurer of FM Global, where he worked since 1990. Prior to Mekrut’s insurance career, he was a senior tax manager with Ernst & Young in Providence. Mekrut serves as a member of the Providence College
