Art, Books, Stories & A Survey

Storytime: Storytime at the Davisville Free Library is held Mondays and Fridays at 10 a.m.

Artist’s Reception at Coastal Living Gallery: The opening of an exhibit by painter Janet Alling takes place tonight from 6 to 9 p.m. Her recent series are close-up views of gardens, and could be interpreted as seen from the viewpoint of an approaching insect. At 83 Brown Street.

Book Are Wings by the Bay: Books Are Wings is a nonprofit organization dedicated improving literacy by putting free books into the hands of needy children. It’s holding a fundraiser tonight at a house on Pojac Point. Guest speakers are Providence Journal sports columnist Bill Reynolds and R.I.'s 2012 Elementary School Principal of the Year Susan Chin. For more information, visit the website.

NKSD Survey: The North Kingstown School Committee and administration want parents of NK students to take a brief survey to find out more about parents' opinions toward North Kingstown School Department priorities for future planning. You'll find the survey here.

Skipper home action: You can find all the North Kingstown High School sports games on the Rhode Island Interscholastic League website. If you happen to like taking pictures at games or writing, consider posting info about any games on our new community blog for NKHS.

On Saturday …

Slocum Grange Breakfast: Slocum Grange will be having its first breakfast this morning from 7 to 10 a.m. at the hall on 96 Slocum Road. The menu will be pancakes, eggs, bacon or sausage, cheese omelet, home fries, johnny cakes, toast, coffee, tea, or cocoa and orange juice. $7 for adults, $3.50 for children 5 to 10, free for children 5 and under. Slocum Grange is collecting food for the North Kingstown Food Pantry. A box is located in the Grange Hall. Proceeds from the breakfast support Grange charities.

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