Wicked Rhody

Wicked Rhody podcast hosts Mary and Ben discuss Rhode Island life, ideas, events, and stuff to do. Subscribe: iTunes | Stitcher Download: (.mp3) | Mobile Play Social: Like Us On Facebook | Follow Us On Twitter | Follow Us On Instagram Wicked Interesting: American Band performing on fourth at India point park in providence https://www.goprovidence.com/event/providence-independence-day-celebration/37297/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Wicked Fun in the 401   School Yard Market - Sundayshttps://www.facebook.com/events/1251463605030685/?event_time_id=1251463608364018 Annual Ancients and Horribles Paradehttp://www.glocesterri.org/parade.htm  Great Shredding Event - Saturday, June 29, 2019https://www.facebook.com/events/2235544350093223/ Family Beach Day & 4th of July Celebration/Narragansetthttps://www.visitrhodeisland.com/event/family-beach-day-%26-4th-of-july-celebration-narragansett/65758/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Wicked Family Friendly 4th of July Rhode Island Red Chick Hatchhttps://www.visitrhodeisland.com/event/4th-of-july-rhode-island-red-chick-hatch/49752/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Wicked Nice  Wicked Rhody is proud to partner with the United Way of Rhode Island, helping to spread the word about wonderful opportunities for you, your family, and your friends can volunteer in and around Rhode Island!  SVDP Rhode Island (Cranston) — Helpline VolunteersThe Society of St. Vincent de Paul is looking for helpline volunteers to assist Rhode Islanders seeking basic human needs. Shifts can be 4 hours (8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. / 12:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.) or 8 hours (8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.), Monday – Friday. Contact: Renee at [email protected]. Save the Bay Swim (Newport/Jamestown) — VolunteersSave the Bay needs volunteers for The Swim on July 27. Newport (5:45 – 10:00 a.m.): responsibilities include inspecting/unloading kayaks and parking. Jamestown (7:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.): responsibilities include checking out kayaks, monitoring finish line barriers, and parking. Interested? Contact July at [email protected]. To learn more about United Way Rhode Island, or if you’re in need of assistance visit their website or simply dial 2-1-1 and get connected to the help you need!!

Wicked Rhody podcast hosts Mary and Ben discuss Rhode Island life, ideas, events, and stuff to do. Subscribe: iTunes | Stitcher Download: (.mp3) | Mobile Play Social: Like Us On Facebook | Follow Us On Twitter | Follow Us On Instagram Wicked Interesting: Bristol 4th - It’s Here!https://fourthofjulybristolri.com/RI PHilharmonic pops on Sunday night https://www.facebook.com/events/2274107382867644/ Wicked Fun in the 401 2019 BBQ & BLUES FESTIVALhttps://www.facebook.com/events/1939010806389568/ Jun 22 at 11 AM – Jun 23 at 11 PM Thursday Night: Pawtucket Hot Weiners Night Waterfire full lighting this Saturdayhttps://www.facebook.com/events/355885945039861/This weekend marks the first full lighting of WaterFire's 2019 Season! This lighting celebrates 25 years that WaterFire Providence has been transforming place and building community!Before the fires are lit, WaterFire offers Walking Tours to get an inside look into the 25 years that have gone into WaterFire!https://www.facebook.com/events/355885945039861/permalink/376605796301209/  37th Annual Narragansett Art Festivalhttps://www.facebook.com/events/1242116075949979/ Federal Hill Summer Fest https://www.facebook.com/events/443151266255916/ Wicked Family Friendly PawSox Weekend Friday Night: Jason Varitek Jersey NightSaturday Night: Beatles FireworksSunday Afternoon:  Pre-Game catch on the field // Post Game Run the basesMonday & Tuesday: Games at 7:05pm as well www.pawsox.com Wicked Nice Wicked Rhody is proud to partner with the United Way of Rhode Island, helping to spread the word about wonderful opportunities for you, your family, and your friends can volunteer in and around Rhode Island! The Dare to Dream Ranch, which offers alternative therapy programs for service members, veterans, and their families, is seeking a volunteer development director to help plan events, solicit merchandise, and apply for grants. Interested? Contact Karen at [email protected].  Save the Bay needs volunteers to help with shoreline cleanups on the following dates: 06/30, 9:00 – 11:00 a.m., Longmeadow Fishing Area (Warwick)07/01 and 07/08, 9:00 – 11:00 a.m., Oakland Beach07/11, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m., Conimicut Point Park Volunteers must wear closed-toed shoes and bring a completed waiver. All ages are invited; volunteers under 16 must participate with an adult. For more information and a copy of the waiver, contact July at [email protected]. To learn more about United Way Rhode Island, or if you’re in need of assistance visit their website or simply dial 2-1-1 and get connected to the help you need!

Wicked Rhody podcast hosts Mary and Ben discuss Rhode Island life, ideas, events, and stuff to do Subscribe: iTunes | Stitcher Download: (.mp3) | Mobile Play Social: Like Us On Facebook | Follow Us On Twitter | Follow Us On Instagram Wicked Interesting: Father’s Day!Dads get in free at Mystic Aquarium! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Wicked Fun in the 401 165th Annual Regatta including the Swan American Regattahttps://www.facebook.com/events/342254299823478/ Strawberry Festivalhttps://www.facebook.com/events/1888797347890980/  Bacon & Beer Festhttps://www.facebook.com/events/159045915009738/ Rhode Island Pride Fest https://www.prideri.org/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Wicked Family Friendly Jazz in the Parkhttps://www.blackstoneparksconservancy.org/events/jazz-in-the-park/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Border Line Battleship Rehab Weekend - Battleship Covehttps://www.facebook.com/events/272897390172191/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Wicked Nice Wicked Rhody is proud to partner with the United Way of Rhode Island, helping to spread the word about wonderful opportunities for you, your family, and your friends can volunteer in and around Rhode Island! The Dare to Dream Ranch, which offers alternative therapy programs for service members, veterans, and their families, is seeking a volunteer development director to help plan events, solicit merchandise, and apply for grants. Interested? Contact Karen at [email protected].  Save the Bay needs volunteers to help with shoreline cleanups on the following dates: 06/30, 9:00 – 11:00 a.m., Longmeadow Fishing Area (Warwick)07/01 and 07/08, 9:00 – 11:00 a.m., Oakland Beach07/11, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m., Conimicut Point Park Volunteers must wear closed-toed shoes and bring a completed waiver. All ages are invited; volunteers under 16 must participate with an adult. For more information and a copy of the waiver, contact July at [email protected]. To learn more about United Way Rhode Island, or if you’re in need of assistance visit their website or simply dial 2-1-1 and get connected to the help you need!

Wicked Rhody podcast hosts Mary and Ben discuss Rhode Island life, ideas, events, and stuff to do. Subscribe: iTunes | Stitcher Download: (.mp3) | Mobile Play Social: Like Us On Facebook | Follow Us On Twitter | Follow Us On Instagram Wicked Interesting: PVD Fest http://pvdfest.com/Bartholomew Town Podcast - Live from the Fest --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Wicked Fun in the 401 2nd Annual Dstrong 5k Obstacle Runhttps://www.facebook.com/events/667784953691756/ Mini Maker Fairehttps://providence.makerfaire.com/2019/06/04/who-is-exhibiting-which-day/https://www.facebook.com/makerfaireCelebrate New England DIY! PVD Mini Maker Faire features hands-on making, building & hacking, crafting, garage technology, arts and creativity for sale, robots, and more. Maker Faire is a gathering of fascinating, curious people who enjoy learning and who love sharing what they can do. From engineers to artists to scientists to crafters, Maker Faire is a venue for these "makers" to show hobbies, experiments, projects. We call it the Greatest Show (& Tell) on Earth - a family-friendly showcase of invention, creativity, and resourcefulness. Glimpse the future and get inspired!  Hoods Up Weekend - Newport Car Museumhttps://www.facebook.com/events/325202891507345/ Concert in the ParkThur June 6 6pmhttp://www.eastprovidenceri.net/filestorage/9177/9461/9463/9845/13874/2019_summer_Brochure_(002).pdf --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Wicked Family Friendly PawSox WeekendFriday Night 2 for 1 Double header  & Mookie Betts Bobble Head NightSaturday Star Wars FireworksSunday Funday - Pre-game Catch & Post Game Basses Runwww.pawsox.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Wicked Tasty Block Island Restaurant Weekhttps://www.facebook.com/events/1996750527296493/?event_time_id=1996750533963159 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Wicked Nice Wicked Rhody is proud to partner with the United Way of Rhode Island, helping to spread the word about wonderful opportunities for you, your family, and your friends can volunteer in and around Rhode Island! Blithewold is seeking volunteer museum docents to greet and assist visitors and provide information about the VanWickle-McKee family and the Blithewold property. Shifts are 3 – 4 hours between 9:45 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Tuesday – Sunday. If you’re 16 or older, contact Connie at [email protected]. RMH Providence, which provides temporary housing for families of hospitalized children, is looking for family room volunteers to register families, restock supplies, and monitor facilities usage. The family room is open daily, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Shifts are 4 hours. RMH also needs house volunteers to clean, check in families, and perform office tasks. Commitment: 1 year. Shifts are 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. or 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., weekdays. In addition, RMH needs volunteers to purchase food and prepare evening meals for 32 people. Contact: Joanna at [email protected]. To learn more about United Way Rhode Island, or if you’re in need of assistance visit their website or simply dial 2-1-1 and get connected to the help you need!

Wicked Rhody podcast hosts Mary and Ben discuss Rhode Island life, ideas, events, and stuff to do for the week of May 31st. Subscribe: iTunes | Stitcher Download: (.mp3) | Mobile Play Social: Like Us On Facebook | Follow Us On Twitter | Follow Us On Instagram Wicked Interesting: Food Truck Fridays (unless we already mentioned that these were starting back up https://www.facebook.com/events/320882905357309/?event_time_id=320882978690635 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Wicked Fun in the 401 Adult Skate Nighthttps://www.facebook.com/events/2354600771488755/ Hope St Block PartySat 11-6 https://www.facebook.com/events/2196048457099597/ PawSox Weekend of FunSaturday - Free Youth Clinic - 2pmSaturday Fireworks - Hit’s of the 2000’sSunday Funday - Pre-Game Catch on the field, Post-Game Run The Baseswww.pawsox.com First Saturdays -- Roger Williams Zoo --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Wicked Family Friendly My first ballet https://www.facebook.com/events/627973050998083/Sat 10 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Wicked Nice Wicked Rhody is proud to partner with the United Way of Rhode Island, helping to spread the word about wonderful opportunities for you, your family, and your friends can volunteer in and around Rhode Island! Blithewold is seeking volunteer museum docents to greet and assist visitors and provide information about the VanWickle-McKee family and the Blithewold property. Shifts are 3 – 4 hours between 9:45 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Tuesday – Sunday. If you’re 16 or older, contact Connie at [email protected]. RMH Providence, which provides temporary housing for families of hospitalized children, is looking for family room volunteers to register families, restock supplies, and monitor facilities usage. The family room is open daily, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Shifts are 4 hours. RMH also needs house volunteers to clean, check in families, and perform office tasks. Commitment: 1 year. Shifts are 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. or 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., weekdays. In addition, RMH needs volunteers to purchase food and prepare evening meals for 32 people. Contact: Joanna at [email protected]. To learn more about United Way Rhode Island, or if you’re in need of assistance visit their website or simply dial 2-1-1 and get connected to the help you need!

Wicked Rhody podcast hosts Mary and Ben discuss Rhode Island life, ideas, events, and stuff to do for the week of May 24th. Subscribe: iTunes | Stitcher Download: (.mp3) | Mobile Play Social: Like Us On Facebook | Follow Us On Twitter | Follow Us On Instagram We’re excited to announce a new sponsor:  FloatRI, located on Post Road in Warwick! Float RI is an amazing place offering a wide range of services to help you balance your mind, body & soul, including Massage & Reiki, Fitness Classes, Aura Photography, and Floatation Therapy! Recently we experienced some of their services, including floating which is where you spend either 60 or 90 minutes in a private pod of 850 lbs of epsom salt and 10 inches of water are heated to skin temperature, creating an anti-gravity environment.   Learn more about FloatRI by visiting our website, and of course, we’ll be sharing our experiences in the coming weeks, plus we’ll have some wonderful give-aways as well!-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wicked Interesting: Boots On The Ground Memorial - Ft. Adams - OSDRIhttps://www.facebook.com/events/1017668425091000/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Wicked Fun in the 401 2nd Annual Art For Animals (from Jessica Rhodes)https://www.facebook.com/events/2133228740265774/ Opening Weekend for Providence Kayakhttps://www.facebook.com/events/442248749642719/ NITRO CIRCUS at McCOY!https://www.facebook.com/events/340716696772809/ 15 year anniversary party for Symposium Bookshttps://www.facebook.com/events/2035932720034214/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Wicked Family Friendly (Music: Sour Tennessee Red)(Music Starts - wait 5 Seconds) Memorial Day Carnival at Mulligan’s Islandhttps://www.facebook.com/events/323486404993343/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Border Line Fall River Food Truck Festival Saturday // Noon-4pmhttps://www.facebook.com/events/446545616090250/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Wicked Nice Wicked Rhody is proud to partner with the United Way of Rhode Island, helping to spread the word about wonderful opportunities for you, your family, and your friends can volunteer in and around Rhode Island! BBBSRI needs individuals ages 19 and up to mentor boys. Volunteers empower mentees to make positive decisions, provide academic support, and engage mentees in activities. Commitment: 18 months minimum, 6 – 8 hours per month. Contact: Yuselly at [email protected]. Dare to Dream Ranch, which offers alternative therapy programs for service members, veterans, and their families, is looking for volunteers to clean paddocks and stalls, refill feed and water troughs, and sweep the barn. They also need a volunteer landscaper to mow and weed whack once per week. If you’re 16 or older, contact Karen at [email protected] To learn more about United Way Rhode Island, or if you’re in need of assistance visit their website or simply dial 2-1-1 and get connected to the help you need!

Wicked Rhody podcast hosts Mary and Ben discuss Rhode Island life, ideas, events, and stuff to do for the week of May 17th. Subscribe: iTunes | Stitcher Download: (.mp3) | Mobile Play Social: Like Us On Facebook | Follow Us On Twitter | Follow Us On Instagram Wicked Interesting: Now that it’s after Mother’s Day there are a ton of events to help you garden and get outdoorsVegetable Gardening for Beginners https://www.facebook.com/events/329790417678275/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Wicked Fun in the 401 ACADEMY PLAYERSAlice In Wonderland Opens May 16 Neighborhood-Wide Yard Salehttps://www.facebook.com/events/255261155351521/ Ribbon Cutting Ceremony & Do-Wop Partyhttps://www.facebook.com/events/371825383542576/ All Shook Uphttps://www.facebook.com/events/341188433406693/?event_time_id=341188443406692 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Wicked Family Friendly Endangered Species Day at roger williams park zoohttps://www.facebook.com/events/417014628847825/--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Border Line Seekonk Speedwayhttps://www.facebook.com/events/518319001999263/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Wicked Nice Wicked Rhody is proud to partner with the United Way of Rhode Island, helping to spread the word about wonderful opportunities for you, your family, and your friends can volunteer in and around Rhode Island! Hope’s Harvest RI, which mobilizes volunteers to rescue surplus produce from local farms and distributes it to hunger relief agencies, is seeking volunteers to harvest, sort, and pack food. Volunteers receive email notifications when trips become available and can sign up as their schedule allows. Join UWRI on Saturday, June 1, for their annual Day of Action. Volunteers sort, label, and pack books, preparing them for distribution to youth in RI summer learning programs. Two shifts are available: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Lunch and snacks are provided. All ages are welcome. To learn more about United Way Rhode Island, or if you’re in need of assistance visit their website or simply dial 2-1-1 and get connected to the help you need!

Wicked Rhody podcast hosts Mary and Ben discuss Rhode Island life, ideas, events, and stuff to do for the week of May 10th. Subscribe: iTunes | Stitcher Download: (.mp3) | Mobile Play Social: Like Us On Facebook | Follow Us On Twitter | Follow Us On Instagram We’re excited to announce a new sponsor:  FloatRI, located on Post Road in Warwick! Float RI is an amazing place offering a wide range of services to help you balance your mind, body & soul, including Massage & Reiki, Fitness Classes, Aura Photography, and Floatation Therapy! Recently we experienced some of their services, including floating which is where you spend either 60 or 90 minutes in a private pod of 850 lbs of epsom salt and 10 inches of water are heated to skin temperature, creating an anti-gravity environment.   Learn more about FloatRI by visiting our website, and of course, we’ll be sharing our experiences in the coming weeks, plus we’ll have some wonderful give-aways as well!-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wicked Interesting: Grease at the Stadium Theaterhttps://www.facebook.com/events/1543441739098199/?event_time_id=1543441745764865 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Wicked Fun in the 401 Final weekend for Little Shop of Horrors at Trinity Rephttps://www.trinityrep.com/show/little-shop-of-horrors/ Mother’s Day Lights in Wickfordhttps://www.facebook.com/events/878424755835615/ 2nd Annual Farm 2 Farm Bikehttps://www.facebook.com/events/729346757465573/ 9th Annual Misquamicut Springfest Weekend!https://www.facebook.com/events/134311634161225/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Wicked Family Friendly Riverside Middle School High School Musicalhttps://www.facebook.com/events/688286578254062/?event_time_id=688286588254061 Wicked Nice Wicked Rhody is proud to partner with the United Way of Rhode Island, helping to spread the word about wonderful opportunities for you, your family, and your friends can volunteer in and around Rhode Island! RI CASA, which advocates within the legal system for abused and neglected children, is seeking volunteers to visit with children and report on their well-being while their cases go through court. Volunteers must complete a background check and a 30-hour training program. The next training begins on June 4, 2019 at the Kent County Courthouse. Application deadline: May 30, 2019. If you’re 21 or older, contact [email protected] to obtain an application. Meals on Wheels of RI, which distributes nutritious meals to elderly Rhode Islanders throughout the state, needs volunteers to deliver meals Monday – Friday during lunch hours. Two references are required; training is provided. For more information, contact Ozzie at [email protected]. To learn more about United Way Rhode Island, or if you’re in need of assistance visit their website or simply dial 2-1-1 and get connected to the help you need!

Wicked Rhody podcast hosts Mary and guest host Blake discuss Rhode Island life, ideas, events, and stuff to do for the week of May 3rd. Subscribe: iTunes | Stitcher Download: (.mp3) | Mobile Play Social: Like Us On Facebook | Follow Us On Twitter | Follow Us On Instagram Wicked Interesting: Cinco de mayo block party https://www.facebook.com/events/530337230825058/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Wicked Fun in the 401 Fun Weekend Lined Up At the PawSoxFriday: Meet the Fab 4 - Not the Beatles, the 4 World Series TrophiesSaturday: Harry Potter FireworksSunday: Catch on the field prior to the game // Run the Bases Post-Gamewww.pawsox.com Opening day at the hope st farmers market - outdoor - and vendors https://www.facebook.com/events/2037506249881549/ Touch A Truck - East Providencehttps://www.facebook.com/events/258135411804226/ Linden Place Derby Day Party https://www.facebook.com/events/347565939154461/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Wicked Family Friendly May Fair - https://www.facebook.com/events/260588548198512/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Border Line Opening Weekend at Seekonk Speedwayhttps://www.facebook.com/events/2493009090710009/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Wicked Nice Wicked Rhody is proud to partner with the United Way of Rhode Island, helping to spread the word about wonderful opportunities for you, your family, and your friends can volunteer in and around Rhode Island! The Empowerment Factory, PawtucketThe Empowerment Factory, which is dedicated to giving children the skills they need to lead happier, healthier lives, needs an office assistant to complete grants/grant reporting, make phone calls, organize files, perform data entry, transcribe correspondence, and write emails. The Samaritans of Rhode Island, PawtucketThe Samaritans of Rhode Island, which provides information about suicide prevention and offers support after the loss of a loved one to suicide, is looking for volunteers to help with their hotline. Commitment: 24 hours of classroom training; 200 hours of service (4 hours/week).Next introductory session (no registration required): May 13, 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., 67 Park Place, Pawtucket. To learn more about United Way Rhode Island, or if you’re in need of assistance visit their website or simply dial 2-1-1 and get connected to the help you need!

Wicked Rhody podcast hosts Mary and guest host Blake discuss Rhode Island life, ideas, events, and stuff to do for the week of April 25th. Subscribe: iTunes | Stitcher Download: (.mp3) | Mobile Play Social: Like Us On Facebook | Follow Us On Twitter | Follow Us On Instagram We’re excited to announce a new sponsor:  FloatRI, located on Post Road in Warwick! Float RI is an amazing place offering a wide range of services to help you balance your mind, body & soul, including Massage & Reiki, Fitness Classes, Aura Photography, and Floatation Therapy! We’ll be visiting float in the next week to experience some of their services, including floating which is where you spend either 60 or 90 minutes in a private pod of 850 lbs of epsom salt and 10 inches of water are heated to skin temperature, creating an anti-gravity environment.   Learn more about FloatRI by visiting our website, and of course, we’ll be sharing our experiences in the coming weeks, plus we’ll have some wonderful give-aways as well!-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wicked Interesting: 7th Annual Providence Earth Day Spring Cleaninghttps://www.facebook.com/events/415109852651694/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Wicked Fun in the 401 Earth Day Birthday Party with Save the Bayhttps://www.facebook.com/events/2083649881925104/ The 17th Annual Imagine Walkhttps://www.facebook.com/events/276569139921705/ Providence Roller Derby All starshttps://www.facebook.com/events/1204171556411872/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Wicked Family Friendly YMCA Healthy Kids Dayhttps://www.facebook.com/events/284828965524332/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Border Line Touch a Truck at Cardi’s Furniture in Swanseahttps://www.facebook.com/events/2259419314117331/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Wicked Nice Wicked Rhody is proud to partner with the United Way of Rhode Island, helping to spread the word about wonderful opportunities for you, your family, and your friends can volunteer in and around Rhode Island! To learn more about United Way Rhode Island, or if you’re in need of assistance visit their website or simply dial 2-1-1 and get connected to the help you need!