Community Bulletin Board

Wednesday, February 22, 10:00 am

Winter Crafts

Various winter crafts will be available to make. All ages—children 5 and under with an adult.

Wednesday, February 22, 2:00 pm

Family Yoga

Join Erin Goodman for a free family friendly yoga class. Please bring your own mat or a towel.

Thursday, February 23, 8:00 am to 9:00 am

Ease into Yoga

An introduction to yoga class for any one and every one. Bring a yoga mat or a towel. Led by Cathy Hill. Please register by calling 401-364-6211 or email nancy@crossmills.org. Free.

Thursday, February 23, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

Cross Mills Beaders’ Meeting

Join a circle of experienced beading enthusiasts.  Bring a project and tools along with your ideas.  Contact Linda Theadore for more information at ltadore@hotmail.com

Thursday, February 23, 10:00 am

Painting with Celery

Paint with celery and create a masterpiece worth framing. Please wear painting clothes. All ages—children 5 and under with an adult.

Thursday, February 23, 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm

AARP Tax Help

Need help filing your income tax return? Meet with representatives from AARP for free assistance in the Champlin Room of the library. No appointment necessary. Free.

Thursday, February 23, 6:30 pm

Chess Club for All Ages

All ages and all levels of experience are welcome to attend our Chess Club. Boards and mats will be provided.  Free.

Friday, February 24, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

Traversing Through Trustom

Trustom Pond NWR, South Kingstown

It’s the Friday of school vacation week and everyone is itching to get outside of the house - how about taking a walk at the Trustom Pond NWR? Join Volunteer Sally Hanson for a great wildlife walk around the Refuge. Use some of the skills learned in the first Birding for Beginners program and, if you missed the first class, all of you amateur birders can brush up your skills for the next session of Birding for Beginners. For this walk, please meet in the Trustom Pond Contact Station parking lot. The walk begins promptly at 10:00.
Sally Hanson, USFWS Volunteer

Friday, February 24, 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Wii for All Ages

Come with your family, come with your friends and enjoy a Wii bit of fun! You can also bring your own games to play. Children 6 and under with an adult. For more information contact Nomi@crossmills.org. Free and open to the public.

Friday, February 24, 6:00 pm

Star Gazing

62 Park Lane, Ninigret Park

Every Friday (Year-Round)

Frosty Drew Observatory is open every Friday for stargazing through 16″ and 10″ telescopes. When skies are overcast, there is a program in Sky Theatre

They open their dome and telescopes to the public free of charge shortly after dusk in the summer or at 6 p.m. in the winter.

"See the stars, distant galaxies, shining nebulae, the planets and their moons, and maybe a passing comet through our big telescope every clear Friday night. We open as soon after dusk as possible allowing for the season. We usually remain open till everybody leaves or the astronomers have geeked out enough to call it a night."

Saturday, February 25, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

Connecting With Nature Through the Arts

Kettle Pond Visitor Center, Charlestown

Create your own crafts, using mainly recycled materials, while learning about wildlife.
Shannon Griffith and Rachel Schilke, USFWS Volunteers

Saturday, February 25, 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Birding for Beginners – Size and Silhouettes

Trustom Pond NWR, South Kingstown

Sometimes when birding you only catch a glimpse of a silhouette, and then it’s gone. During this installment of Birding for Beginners, participants will learn how to identify birds according to things like size, wing shape, and flight pattern. Some ID guides and binoculars will be available.
Shannon Griffith, USFWS Volunteer

Saturday, February 25, 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm

AARP Tax Help

Need help filing your income tax return? Meet with representatives from AARP for free assistance in the Champlin Room of the library. No appointment necessary. Free.

Monday, February 27, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm

Third Rhode Island Compost Conference & Trade Show

Hope Artiste Village, 1005 Main Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860

Our own Worm Ladies of Charlestown will be presenters at this conference. The purpose of this conference is to provide up to date information about what is going on in the compost universe both locally and nationally, with an emphasis on the former, to show the state of the art in composting technology and collection practices.

Visit the conference web page for full details.

Monday, February 27, 10:30 am to 11:15 am

Reading and Nature

Kettle Pond Visitor Center, Charlestown

Designed as a story time for pre-school aged youth, this activity is sure to be great fun for the youngest naturalists among us. Join volunteer Helen Johnson to explore nature using the five senses. Then, after reading, take part in other fun activities including finger plays, arts and crafts, movement and more - this month we'll be exploring frogs, fish and ponds
Helen Johnson, USFWS Volunteer

Monday, February 27, 6:30 pm

Book Discussion Group

The discussion this month is on The Children's Book by A.S. Byatt. All are welcome.

Thursday, March 1, 8:00 am to 9:00 am

Ease into Yoga

An introduction to yoga class for any one and every one. Bring a yoga mat or a towel. Led by Cathy Hill. Please register by calling 401-364-6211 or email nancy@crossmills.org. Free.

Thursday, March 1, 1:00 pm

Book Discussion Group

The selection this month is Warmth of Other Suns by Isabel Wilkerson. All are welcome. Free.

Thursday, March 1, 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm

AARP Tax Help

Need help filing your income tax return? Meet with representatives from AARP for free assistance in the Champlin Room of the library. No appointment necessary. Free.

Thursday, March 1, 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm

Chess Club for All Ages

Open to players of all levels and experience . Chess sets and roll-up boards will be provided.  For more information call 364-6211. Free.

Friday, March 2, 6:00 pm

See the stars and distant galaxies

62 Park Lane, Ninigret Park

Every Friday (Year-Round)

Frosty Drew Observatory is open at sunset for stargazing through 16″ and 10″ telescopes. When skies are overcast, there is a program in Sky Theatre

They open their dome and telescopes to the public free of charge shortly after dusk.

"See the stars, distant galaxies, shining nebulae, the planets and their moons, and maybe a passing comet through our big telescope every clear Friday night. We open as soon after dusk as possible allowing for the season. We usually remain open till everybody leaves or the astronomers have geeked out enough to call it a night."

Saturday, March 3, 9:00 am

BIRDING WALK #2

Join WPWA and Roger Masse for a late winter walk at a national wildlife refuge in Charlestown, RI on gentle trails to search for birds. Exact location will be announced prior to the event

Pre-registration required, with preference given to those who attended the January 21 Program.
Participants must have binoculars. Field Guides optional.
Please consider a donation for this free event.

For More Information Contact: Danielle Aube: danielle@wpwa.org

Saturday, March 3, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

Pysanky Egg Decorating

Join Lisa Schipritt as she instructs you on how to make an Ukrainian Easter egg. Ages 10 and up. A $5 materials fee will be collected at the workshop. Please bring a container to hold your egg. Space is limited, register for this class by calling 364-6211 or email Nancy@crossmills.org.

Saturday, March 3, 11:00 am

Duplo & LEGO Club

Come build a creative project with your friends at our new Duplo and Lego Club. We will supply the Legos.
For more information contact Kerry@crossmills.org or call 401-364-6211. Free.

Saturday, March 3, 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm

AARP Tax Help

Need help filing your income tax return? Meet with representatives from AARP for free assistance in the Champlin Room of the library. No appointment necessary. Free.

Sunday, March 4, 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Bonfire and Membership Celebration at the Amos Green Farm

Amos Green Farm (off of Carolina Back Road - Rte 112.) Charlestown, Rhode Island

Charlestown Land Trust will host our annual “membership” celebration and bonfire at the protected 1750 Amos Green Farm. Rain date 3/11
Families Welcome. Free and open to the public
From U.S. Route 1, proceed North on Route 2, take left onto Route 112 and take second drive way on the right immediately after the Carter Preserve. Follow the Charlestown Land Trust signs.

Monday, March 5, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Bridge Club

Open to all levels. Free.

Monday, March 5, 6:30 pm

LEGO Club for All Ages

Bring your imagination and join our new Lego Club for all ages.  We will supply the Legos.  For more information contact Kerry@crossmills.org or call 401-364-6211.  Free.

Tuesday, March 6, 8:00 am

Tuesday Morning Bird Walks

Charlestown Mini-Super, 4071 Old Post Road (Route 1-A), Charlestown, RI

The Kimball naturalists continue their Tuesday Morning Bird Walks. Phil Budlong will be coordinating the programs. Meet at the Charlestown Mini-Super on Route 1-A at 8:00 am. If you’d like advance details on the itinerary for that week, email Phil at pbudlong@cox.net. No advance registration is required.

Departs from Charlestown Mini-Super, Every Tuesday.

Program Fee: Free. Ages: Adult.

Tuesday, March 6, 11:00 am

Duplo & LEGO Club

Come build a creative project with your friends at our new Duplo and Lego Club. We will supply the Legos.
For more information contact Kerry@crossmills.org or call 401-364-6211. Free.

Wednesday, March 7, 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Mah Jongg Group

Newcomers are welcome to participate in our mah jongg group. Free.

Thursday, March 8, 8:00 am to 9:00 am

Ease into Yoga

An introduction to yoga class for any one and every one. Bring a yoga mat or a towel. Led by Cathy Hill. Please register by calling 401-364-6211 or email nancy@crossmills.org. Free.

Thursday, March 8, 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm

AARP Tax Help

Need help filing your income tax return? Meet with representatives from AARP for free assistance in the Champlin Room of the library. No appointment necessary. Free.

Thursday, March 8, 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm

AARP Tax Help

Need help filing your income tax return? Meet with representatives from AARP for free assistance in the Champlin Room of the library. No appointment necessary. Free.

Thursday, March 8, 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Wind Power and Wildlife: Assessing Potential Impacts on Birds and Bats

Kettle Pond Visitor Center, Charlestown

Fourth lecture of The Renewable Energy Siting Partnership Library Lecture Series

As the number of wind turbines installed in the United States grows, so does the concern about the interactions between the turbines and wildlife that share the same air space.

University of Rhode Island Ornithologist, Dr. Peter Paton, will discuss how bird and bat species found in Rhode Island may respond to wind turbine infrastructure. Dr. Paton’s research will be used to develop guidelines aimed at minimizing potential impacts to these populations for future siting of wind turbines in the state.

This will be the fourth and final lecture in The Renewable Energy Siting Partnership (RESP) Library Lecture Series. The RESP project is a partnership between the University of Rhode Island Outreach Center, Rhode Island Sea Grant, and the URI Coastal Resources Center.

The lecture is free, but seating is limited so please RSVP to Amber at amber@crc.uri.edu or 874-6106.

For information on the Renewable Energy Siting Partnership please visit seagrant.gso.uri.edu/resp.

Thursday, March 8, 6:30 pm

Chess Club for All Ages

All ages and all levels of experience are welcome to attend our Chess Club. Boards and mats will be provided.  Free.

Thursday, March 8, 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm

Charlestown Writers Workshop

If you have an interest in writing and have a story to share, come and join us.  Teachers will be available to help get you started.  Free.

Friday, March 9, 6:00 pm

See the stars and distant galaxies

62 Park Lane, Ninigret Park

Every Friday (Year-Round)

Frosty Drew Observatory is open for stargazing through 16″ and 10″ telescopes. When skies are overcast, there is a program in Sky Theatre

They open their dome and telescopes to the public free of charge shortly after dusk in the summer or at 6 p.m. in the winter.

"See the stars, distant galaxies, shining nebulae, the planets and their moons, and maybe a passing comet through our big telescope every clear Friday night. We open as soon after dusk as possible allowing for the season. We usually remain open till everybody leaves or the astronomers have geeked out enough to call it a night."

Saturday, March 10, 11:00 am

Duplo & LEGO Club

Come build a creative project with your friends at our new Duplo and Lego Club. We will supply the Legos.
For more information contact Kerry@crossmills.org or call 401-364-6211. Free.

Saturday, March 10, 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm

AARP Tax Help

Need help filing your income tax return? Meet with representatives from AARP for free assistance in the Champlin Room of the library. No appointment necessary. Free.

Monday, March 12, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Bridge Club

Open to all levels. Free.

Monday, March 12, 6:30 pm

LEGO Club for All Ages

Bring your imagination and join our new Lego Club for all ages.  We will supply the Legos.  For more information contact Kerry@crossmills.org or call 401-364-6211.  Free.

Tuesday, March 13, 8:00 am

Tuesday Morning Bird Walks

Charlestown Mini-Super, 4071 Old Post Road (Route 1-A), Charlestown, RI

The Kimball naturalists continue their Tuesday Morning Bird Walks. Phil Budlong will be coordinating the programs. Meet at the Charlestown Mini-Super on Route 1-A at 8:00 am. If you’d like advance details on the itinerary for that week, email Phil at pbudlong@cox.net. No advance registration is required.

Departs from Charlestown Mini-Super, Every Tuesday

Program Fee: Free. Ages: Adult.

Tuesday, March 13, 11:00 am

Duplo & LEGO Club

Come build a creative project with your friends at our new Duplo and Lego Club. We will supply the Legos.
For more information contact Kerry@crossmills.org or call 401-364-6211. Free.

Wednesday, March 14, 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Mah Jongg Group

This group meets every Wednesday to hone their skills playing Mah Jongg. New members are always welcome. Free and open to the public.

Thursday, March 15, 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm

AARP Tax Help

Need help filing your income tax return? Meet with representatives from AARP for free assistance in the Champlin Room of the library. No appointment necessary. Free.

Thursday, March 15, 6:30 pm

Chess Club for All Ages

All ages and all levels of experience are welcome to attend our Chess Club. Boards and mats will be provided.  Free.

Monday, March 19, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Bridge Club

Open to all levels. Free.

Monday, March 19, 6:30 pm

LEGO Club for All Ages

Bring your imagination and join our new Lego Club for all ages.  We will supply the Legos.  For more information contact Kerry@crossmills.org or call 401-364-6211.  Free.

Tuesday, March 20, 8:00 am

Tuesday Morning Bird Walks

Charlestown Mini-Super, 4071 Old Post Road (Route 1-A), Charlestown, RI

The Kimball naturalists continue their Tuesday Morning Bird Walks. Phil Budlong will be coordinating the programs. Meet at the Charlestown Mini-Super on Route 1-A at 8:00 am. If you’d like advance details on the itinerary for that week, email Phil at pbudlong@cox.net. No advance registration is required.

Departs from Charlestown Mini-Super, Every Tuesday

Program Fee: Free. Ages: Adult.

Tuesday, March 20, 11:00 am

Duplo & LEGO Club

Come build a creative project with your friends at our new Duplo and Lego Club. We will supply the Legos.
For more information contact Kerry@crossmills.org or call 401-364-6211. Free.

Wednesday, March 21, 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Mah Jongg Group

This group meets every Wednesday to hone their skills playing Mah Jongg. New members are always welcome. Free and open to the public.

Thursday, March 22, 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm

AARP Tax Help

Need help filing your income tax return? Meet with representatives from AARP for free assistance in the Champlin Room of the library. No appointment necessary. Free.

Thursday, March 22, 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm

Charlestown Writers Workshop

If you have an interest in writing and have a story to share, come and join us.  Teachers will be available to help get you started.  Free.

Saturday, March 24, 8:00 am

BIRDING WALK #3

Join WPWA and Roger Masse for an early spring walk at a management area in the watershed for an easy walk to search for birds.

Exact location will be announced prior to the event

Pre-registration required, with preference given to those who attended the January 21 Program.

Please consider a donation for this free event.
Participants must have binoculars. Field Guides optional.

For More Information Contact: Danielle Aube: danielle@wpwa.org

Saturday, March 24, 11:00 am

Duplo & LEGO Club

Come build a creative project with your friends at our new Duplo and Lego Club. We will supply the Legos.
For more information contact Kerry@crossmills.org or call 401-364-6211. Free.

Monday, March 26, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Bridge Club

Open to all levels. Free.

Monday, March 26, 6:30 pm

LEGO Club for All Ages

Bring your imagination and join our new Lego Club for all ages.  We will supply the Legos.  For more information contact Kerry@crossmills.org or call 401-364-6211.  Free.

Tuesday, March 27, 8:00 am

Tuesday Morning Bird Walks

Charlestown Mini-Super, 4071 Old Post Road (Route 1-A), Charlestown, RI

The Kimball naturalists continue their Tuesday Morning Bird Walks. Phil Budlong will be coordinating the programs. Meet at the Charlestown Mini-Super on Route 1-A at 8:00 am. If you’d like advance details on the itinerary for that week, email Phil at pbudlong@cox.net. No advance registration is required.

Departs from Charlestown Mini-Super, Every Tuesday

Program Fee: Free. Ages: Adult.

Tuesday, March 27, 11:00 am

Duplo & LEGO Club

Come build a creative project with your friends at our new Duplo and Lego Club. We will supply the Legos.
For more information contact Kerry@crossmills.org or call 401-364-6211. Free.

Wednesday, March 28, 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Mah Jongg Group

This group meets every Wednesday to hone their skills playing Mah Jongg. New members are always welcome. Free and open to the public.

Thursday, March 29, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Pysanky Egg Decorating

Join Lisa Schipritt as she instructs you on how to make an Ukrainian Easter egg. Ages 10 and up. A $5 materials fee will be collected at the workshop. Please bring a container to hold your egg. Space is limited, register for this class by calling 364-6211 or email Nancy@crossmills.org.

Saturday, March 31, 11:00 am

Duplo & LEGO Club

Come build a creative project with your friends at our new Duplo and Lego Club. We will supply the Legos.
For more information contact Kerry@crossmills.org or call 401-364-6211. Free.

Saturday, April 14, 8:00 am

BIRDING WALK #4

Join WPWA and Roger Masse for an easy walk on the Carolina South trail in the Carolina Management to search for birds.

Exact location will be announced prior to the event

Pre-registration required, with preference given to those who attended the January 21 Program.

Please consider a donation for this free event.
Participants must have binoculars. Field Guides optional.

For More Information Contact: Danielle Aube: danielle@wpwa.org

Saturday, May 5, 8:00 am

BIRDING WALK #5

Join WPWA and Roger Masse for the last walk in the series at a management area in the watershed for an easy walk to search for birds.

Exact location will be announced prior to the event

Pre-registration required, with preference given to those who attended the January 21 Program.

Please consider a donation for this free event.
Participants must have binoculars. Field Guides optional.

For More Information Contact: Danielle Aube: danielle@wpwa.org

Thursday, May 10, 6:00 pm

Map and Compass Workshop

Do you like to get out and explore, but worry about your skills to find your way back? Join WPWA and the Narragansett Chapter of the AMC for a two-part course (Thursday evening for 2 hours and Saturday day for 6 hours) that will teach how to read and understand maps and use a compass correctly. At the end of this course participants should feel more comfortable with their abilities to plan routes and come out safely. Safe hiking tips will be included.

This first part is a two hour indoor classroom section to learn the basics of map reading and taking compass bearings. The location is TBA.
Saturday's section will be conducted at Arcadia Management Area in Exeter. The morning session will allow participants to practice their new skills and learn other details about taking and using compass bearings. After lunch they will research and then follow a bushwhack route through the woods.

Instructors include experienced Northern Hikes Leaders from AMC. Participants should bring a declinated compass. Maps will be provided for Sat.
Registration for this date includes registration for Sat. Participants should plan to attend both dates.
Contact Denise with any questions.

Price: $20.00/person (adult or child)

For More Information Contact: Denise Poyer: denisep@wpwa.org, 401-539-9017

Saturday, May 12, 9:00 am

Map and Compass Workshop Field Day

This is the second part of the Map and Compass Workshop, conducted entirely outdoors at the Arcadia Management Area, from 9 am to 3 pm. Participants register for both on Thursday, May 10. Bring declinated compass, orange vests or hats, daypack, lunch, water, insect repellent and sunscreen. Dress for the weather. We do this rain or shine.

For More Information Contact: The WPWA Office: info@wpwa.org, (401) 539-9017