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Special Event Listings for 11.7.24

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Holy Trinity annual Christmas Bazaar
WOONSOCKET — Holy Trinity Parish,1371 Park Ave., will hold a Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 8, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. The event will feature many booths with handmade and crafted items, baked goods, penny social, gift certificate raffle, split the pot, wine raffle, themed basket raffle and children’s craft table. Visit with Santa and take photos as well as giving him your wish list. Kitchen will be open for lunch and include the popular dynamites, hamburgers, hot dogs, fries, onion rings and Venus deMilo soup. For more information, call Yvette Houle at 401-766-5663.
Holiday Bazaar
JOHNSTON — St. Robert Bellarmine, 1804 Atwood Ave., will hold a holiday bazaar in the church hall on Saturday, Nov. 9, from 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., and from 6 - 7:30 p.m. The event will feature food, a straw game, raffles, a silent auction and many vendor tables. Proceeds will benefit St. Robert’s Food Shelf and Outreach Ministries. For more information, contact Sandy at 401-946-3262 or Terry at 401-855-4693.
Pro-Life Workshop
PROVIDENCE —The Life & Family Ministries of the Diocese of Providence will host a Pro-Life Communications Workshop on Thursday, Nov. 14 from 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., at Bishop McVinney Auditorium. Learn the most effective language and communication skills for winning hearts and minds for the culture of life. There is no cost to attend. Morning snacks, coffee and drinks will be provided as well as lunch following the presentation. For those unfamiliar with visiting Bishop McVinney Auditorium, parking instructions for the 30 Fenner Street parking lots and a map for street parking is provided on the registration form. To register, visit https://tinyurl.com/yc5wc9bk. Please direct questions to Lisa Cooley at lcooley@dpvd.org or 401-278-2518.
Christmas Open House at Gabriel’s Trumpet
COVENTRY — Gabriel’s Trumpet, 477 Washington St., will hold a Christmas Open House on Saturday, Nov. 16, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., featuring nativity and Advent items, ornaments, boxed cards, books, jewelry, rosaries, crucifixes, children's items and more. There will be refreshments, a door prize and discounts of 10-25% offered to all shoppers. For additional information, call 401-823-4884.
Holiday Bazaar and Flea Market
NORTH PROVIDENCE — Saint Anthony Parish, 1413 Mineral Spring Ave. will host a Holiday Bazaar and Flea Market on Saturday, Nov. 9, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 10, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., featuring gift baskets, jewelry, crafts, toys and a holiday themed flea market. The kitchen opens at 11 a.m. each day. For more information, visit www.saintanthonychurch.org.

Parish Bazaar and Giant Flea Market
MANVILLE — St. James Church, 45 Division St., will hold a Parish Bazaar and Giant Flea Market on Saturday, Nov. 16, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., in the Father Brindamour Church Hall and the Father Brouillette Center. Crafts such as wreaths, centerpieces, handmade ornaments, handcrafted jewelry, crochet and knit goods will be for sale as well as gifts for adults and children and baked goods featuring items such as cakes, pies, fudge, cookies, etc. There will be several raffles, penny social, split the pot, gift certificates and gift baskets. Cash raffle tickets can be purchased in advance at the parish office. The kitchen will be open all day serving muffins, hot dogs, hamburgers, cheeseburgers, French fries, dynamites, soup and beverages. For more information, call the church office at 401-766-1558.
Little Sisters to hold annual Turkey Drop
PAWTUCKET — The Little Sisters of the Poor are requesting donations during their annual Turkey Drop at Jeanne Jugan Residence, 964 Main St. Each day from Nov. 17 to 23 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the religious sisters will gratefully accept donations of frozen turkeys to be prepared for Thanksgiving dinner for the residents and for resident meals throughout the year. For more information or to make special delivery arrangements, please call 401-723-4314.
Candy Cane Bazaar
NORTH SCITUATE — St. Joseph Church, 144 Danielson Pike, will hold a Candy Cane Bazaar on November 16, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m., and November 17, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The event will feature crafts, soaps, oils, penny social, baked goods, books, cash raffle with prizes totaling $10,000. The kitchen will be open both days. For more information call Donna at 401-647-2255.
St Agatha's Parish Bazaar
WOONSOCKET — St Agatha Church, 34 Joffre Ave., will host a parish bazaar on November 9 and 10, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. The event will feature games of chance, country store, penny social, pastry booth, light breakfast and lunch of meat pies, dynamites, hamburgers and more.
Annual Holiday Bazaar
WAKEFIELD — Saint Francis of Assisi Church, 114 High St., will host a holiday bazaar on November 23, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., and will feature crafters, silent auction, bake table and café.