COMMUNITY CALENDAR - Blackstone Valley

Thursday, Nov. 5

ALZHEIMER'S SUPPORT GROUP meets at the Lincoln Senior Center, 40 Chapel St., Lincoln, 10:30 a.m., every 3rd Thursday of the month. Free support for caregivers and loved ones. Call 723-3270.

CHESS GAMES at the Cumberland Public Library, every Thursday 1-4 p.m. All Welcome. Contact Vic Blank at 333-6173.

WONDERLAND TALES DROP-IN STORYTIME at the Cumberland Public Library, 1-1:30 p.m. Open to children 3-6. No registration is required. Call 333-2552, ext. 3.

FRIENDS BOOKSTORE at the Hayden Center at Cumberland Public Library, 1464 Diamond Hill Road, open every Thursday 5:30-7:30 p.m. Used books, CDs and DVDs for sale. No book more than $1. Sponsored by the Friends of the Cumberland Public Library.

COMMUNITY OUTREACH FOR DEVELOPMENT EDUCATION series presents a career-related program for the unemployed, 6-9 p.m., at Cumberland Community Methodist Church, 481 Broad St. Cost $10. For schedule of topics, call Alicia at 475-4631 or visit ccmcri.com.

FINLAND'S CIRCO AEREO performs traditional circus acts and aerial stunts at Roberts Hall at Rhode Island College, Providence, 7:30 p.m. Tickets $35, with discounts available. Call 456-8144 or www.ric.edu/pfa.

"NIGHTSONG - A NEW VAMPIRE MUSICAL" presented at St. Ann Arts & Cultural Center, 84 Cumberland St., Woonsocket, 8 p.m. Tickets $12 at the door; $8 in advance. Call 356-0713. Also, Nov. 6 and 7 at 8 p.m., Nov. 8 at 2 p.m. Visit stannartsctr.com.

Friday

Nov. 6

PASTA AND MEATBALL DINNER at Enrico Caruso Club, 105 Bouvier Ave., Manville, 4-7 p.m. All you can eat. Admission $6.50; children under 5 free. Call 762-9846.

DINNER AND COMEDY WITH MICHAEL PETIT at the Stadium Theatre in Woonsocket, 6:30 p.m. Hot buffet catered by River Falls. Seating limited. Tickets $36. Call 762-4545.

GHOST TOURS at Slater Mill, 67 Roosevelt Ave., Pawtucket, at 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. Stroll along the Blackstone River and through historic buildings in search of spirits. Admission $15. Continues Friday and Saturdays through Nov. 7. Call 725-8638 or visit slatermill.org.

REFORMERS UNANIMOUS addiction recovery group meets every Friday 7-9 p.m. at Blackstone Valley Baptist Church, 40 Pine Swamp Road, Cumberland. Call 766-8024.

RECREATIONAL SWIMMING at the Cumberland High School pool, 2600 Mendon Road, 7-8:30 p.m., every Wednesday and Friday. Adults $2, children $1.

HARVEST CAFE COFFEEHOUSE at Christ Church, 1645 Lonsdale Ave., Lincoln, presents musician Kirsten Locke. Doores open at 7 p.m.; performance at 7:30 p.m. Coffee and light refreshments served. Free will offering. Call 725-1920.

6TH ANNUAL HIGH SCHOOL INVITATIONAL CHORAL CONCERT at Rhode Island College's Sapinsley Hall, Providence, 8 p.m. Includes performances by RIC chorus and chamber singers. Free admission. Visit www.ric.edu/pfa.

"A CHORUS LINE" presented by The Community Players, Nov. 6-22 at Jenks Auditorium, Division Street, Pawtucket, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets $18 adults, $15 students. Call 726-6860.

SHAKESPEARE'S "ROMEO AND JULIET" presented by The Gamm Theatre, 172 Exchange St., Pawtucket, through Nov. 15. Call 723-4266 or visit gammtheatre.org.

BALLROOM DANCING at the Dillon Council, 1675 Douglas Ave., North Providence. Complimentary lesson, 8-8:30 p.m. General Dancing, 8:30-11p.m. Adults: $12; full-time college student with ID, $7. Call 461-0110 or www.dancinfeelin.com.

Saturday

Nov. 7

FALL HOME SHOW at the Rhode Island Convention Center, Providence, 10 a.m-9 p.m. today, and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, presented by Jenks Productions Inc.

POLAR EXPRESS HOLIDAY TRAIN EXCURSION sponsored by the Blackstone Valley Tourism Council aboard the Providence & Worcester Railroad, departs from the tracks in the Ann & Hope parking lot in Cumberland at 10:45 a.m. and 1:45 p.m. this Saturday and Sunday, and Nov. 14, 15 and 22. Meet Santa and hear the story of "The Polar Express." Ninety-minute train ride includes refreshments, sing-along, souvenir and more. All tickets $35. Call 724-2200 or visit www.tourblackstone.com.

BRIDAL EXPO at Twin River Events Center, 100 Twin River Road, Lincoln, 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. today and Sunday. Visit 100 wedding exhibitors. Admission $12. Visit twinriver.com.

ARMENIAN FOOD FESTIVAL at Rhodes on the Pawtuxet, Broad Street, Cranston, noon-9 p.m. today, and noon-8 p.m. Sunday. Food, arts and crafts, gift baskets, silent auction, raffles and more. Free admission. Call Sts. Vartanantz Church, 831-6399.

MEET THE ARTISTS at the Cumberland Public Library, 2-5 p.m. Artist Germaine Gerie Krobath and her students will exhibit and discuss their paintings. Call 333-2552, ext. 2.

BOY SCOUT HAM AND BEAN SUPPER at St. John Vianney Church hall, 3609 Diamond Hill Road, Cumberland, 6-7:30 p.m.; social 7-9 p.m. Tickets $8, at the door. Also, penny social, auction, baked goods, 50-50 raffle and more.

ESTHEMA WORLD FUSION ENSEMBLE performs a CD release concert at Blackstone River Theatre, 549 Broad St., Cumberland, 8 p.m. Admission $12. Call 725-9272 or visit riverfolk.org.

SDLqI LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGESDRq presented at the Stadium Theatre Performing Arts Centre, 28 Monument Square, Woonsocket, 8 p.m. For tickets, call the box office at 762-4545 or online at www.stadiumtheatre.com .

STONE SOUP COFFEEHOUSE presents Dean Friedman, 8 p.m., St. Paul Church, 50 Park Place, Pawtucket. Open mic before the show. Admission $15. Call 921-5115 or visit soup.org.

CIRCLE OF FRIENDS COFFEEHOUSE presents Pat Wictor and Toby Walker, 8 p.m., First Universalist Meetinghouse, 262 Chestnut St., Franklin, Mass. Admission $15. Call 508-528-2541.

Sunday

Nov. 8

CAKE SALE at Chimney Hill Apartments, 2065 Mendon Road, Cumberland, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Raffles, too, plus dynamite sandwiches, hot dogs and beverages available.

ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT BREAKFAST sponsored by the Manville Fire Association, 8 a.m.-noon at St. James Church hall, 33 Division St., Manville. Tickets $7 adults, $4 ages 4-12. For information, 405-6843.

HAM AND EGGS BREAKFAST sponsored by Cumberland Lincoln Community Chorus, 8 a.m.-noon at Club Par-X, 36 Stanley Ave., Woonsocket. Tickets $8. Also, raffles.

"WALK FOR WARMTH" 3-mile walk to benefit the Good Neighbor Energy Assistance Fund of R.I., starts at 12:30 p.m. at Slatersville Congregational Church, North Smithfield. Free lunch of soup and bread served at 11:30 a.m. for participants. Also collected non-perishable food items. Registration and pledge forms online at slatersvillechurch.org.

ARTIST RECEPTION for Therese Miller of Lincoln at Second Stage Studio, 1 Angell Road, Cumberland, 1-4 p.m. Exhibit of Miller's artwork continues through November. Call 334-4800 or visit secondstagestudio.com.

AUTHOR GLENN LAXTON will present "Rhode Island's Hidden History" at the Blackstone Valley Historical Society meeting in the North Gate Upstairs Hall, 1873 Old Louisquisset Pike, Lincoln, 1:30 p.m.

CUMBERLAND WIDOWED SUPPORT GROUP meets at 2 p.m. at Four Corners Community Chapel, corner of Diamond Hill and Angell roads, Cumberland. Open to all widowed men and women. Call Gerry at 333-5815 for information.

CHURCH ORGAN CONCERT featuring Loe Langlois, 3 p.m., St. Charles Church, 190 No. Main St., Woonsocket. Free admission; donations for food pantry accepted.

THE STEVE MILLER BAND performs at Providence Performing Arts Center, 7:30 p.m. Call 421-ARTS or visit ppacri.org.

Monday

Nov. 9

CIVIL WAR program at Cumberland Public Library, 6:30-8:30 p.m. features a talk about Rhode Island's Battery G by author Robert Grandchamp. Call 333-2552, ext. 2.

SLEEPYTIME DROP-IN STORYTIME at the Cumberland Public Library, 6:45-7:15 p.m. Open to children 3-6. Children may wear their pajamas and bring their favorite stuffed animal. No registration is required. Call 333-2552, ext. 3.

SQUARE DANCE WORKSHOP, Plus level, every Monday 7-10 p.m. at East Smithfield Community Center, Esmond Road, Smithfield, hosted by Swinging Squares of R.I. Singles and couples welcome.Visit swingingsquares.com or call Daphne at 728-9029.

OCEAN STATE BARBERSHOP CHORUS meets on Mondays at 7:30 p.m. at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 54 Cedar Swamp Road, Smithfield. New members welcome.

Tuesday

Nov. 10

VIRSKY UKRAINIAN NATIONAL DANCE COMPANY performs in Roberts Auditorium at Rhode Island College, Providence, 7:30 p.m. Tickets $35, with discounts available. Call the box office at 456-8144.

HARMONY HERITAGE women's barbershop chorus rehearses every Tuesday at 7:15 p.m. at St. Paul Church, 50 Park Place, Pawtucket. New members welcome.

Wednesday

Nov. 11

VETERANS DAY

VETERANS DAY CEREMONY at Museum of Work & Culture, 42 So. Main St., Woonsocket, starts at 10 a.m. and includes tribute to Vietnam veterans, flag-raising and folding ceremonies, essays read by members of Junior ROTC, "Taps" performance by Mount St. Charles Academy trumpeters, re-enactors, refreshments and more. All welcome. Call 769-9675.

STAR WARS IN CONCERT at the Dunkin' Donuts Center, Providence, 7:30 p.m. Tickets $35, $55, $75. Multimedia event featuring music from all six of John Williams' Star Wars scores featuring the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra. Call the box office at 331-6700.

Thursday

Nov. 12

WONDERLAND TALES DROP-IN STORYTIME at the Cumberland Public Library, 1-1:30 p.m. Open to children 3-6. No registration is required. Call 333-2552, ext. 3.

ART EXHIBIT AND SALE opening reception of the Pawtucket Arts Collaborative's "10x10x10" exhibit, 5:30 p.m., Blackstone Valley Visitor Center, 175 Main St., Pawtucket. Exhibit runs Nov. 2-Jan. 9. Call 724-2200.

COMMUNITY OUTREACH FOR DEVELOPMENT EDUCATION series presents a career-related program for the unemployed, 6-9 p.m., at Cumberland Community Methodist Church, 481 Broad St. Cost $10. For schedule of topics, call Alicia at 475-4631 or visit ccmcri.com.

Friday

Nov. 13

COLONIAL DINNER at the Smith-Appleby House, 220 Stillwater Road, Smithfield, 6:30 p.m. Costumed volunteers will serve a candlelit Colonial dinner. Also on Saturday. The cost is $25. For reservations, call 231-7363.

CHARITY TEXAS HOLD 'EM at South Attleboro Knights of Columbus hall, 304 Highland Ave., Route 123, So. Attleboro, Mass. Kitchen opens at 6 p.m.; arrival for games at 6:30 p.m. Tickets $30. Call Matt at 508-399-7138.

REFORMERS UNANIMOUS addiction recovery group meets every Friday 7-9 p.m. at Blackstone Valley Baptist Church, 40 Pine Swamp Road, Cumberland. Call 766-8024.

RECREATIONAL SWIMMING at the Cumberland High School pool, 2600 Mendon Road, 7-8:30 p.m., every Wednesday and Friday. Adults $2, children $1.

"SUNSET LIMITED" presented by Traveling Theatre at Christ Church parish hall, 1643 Lonsdale Ave., Lincoln, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m. through Nov. 22. An encounter on a New York subway leads two strangers to a rundown tenement where a life or death decision must be made. Admission $15 adults, $10 students and seniors. Call 461-1813 for reservations.

LORETTA LAROCHE IN "LIGHTEN UP!" at the Stadium Theatre, Woonsocket, 8 p.m. Comedy to help you lose your worries. Tickets $26, $31, $36. Call 762-4545 or stadiumtheatre.com.

"A CHORUS LINE" presented by The Community Players, Nov. 6-22 at Jenks Auditorium, Division Street, Pawtucket, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets $18 adults, $15 students. Call 726-6860.

SHAKESPEARE'S "ROMEO AND JULIET" presented by The Gamm Theatre, 172 Exchange St., Pawtucket, through Nov. 15. Call 723-4266 or visit gammtheatre.org.

BALLROOM DANCING at the Dillon Council, 1675 Douglas Ave., North Providence. Complimentary lesson, 8-8:30 p.m. General Dancing, 8:30-11p.m. Adults: $12; full-time college student with ID, $7. Call 461-0110 or www.dancinfeelin.com.

Saturday

Nov. 14

TOUR YOUR OWN BACKYARD for a look at "Crafts of the Valley," sponsored by Blackstone Valley Tourism Council. Visit candy stores, Christmas tree farm, art and gift stores, museums, crafters and more. Tour departs 9 a.m. from the Visitor Center on Route 295 North in Lincoln and returns at 4:30 p.m. Tickets $29. Advance registration required. Call 724-2200.

SANTA CLAUS ARRIVES at Lincoln Mall, Route 116, Lincoln, aboard a firetruck at 10 a.m., then moves to the mall's center court to visit with children. The Jazzy Brass Ensemble performs 10:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m., the State Ballet of Rhode Island performs scenes from "Coppelia" at 12:30 p.m., followed by a reading of "Twas the Night Before Christmas."

POLAR EXPRESS HOLIDAY TRAIN EXCURSION sponsored by the Blackstone Valley Tourism Council aboard the Providence & Worcester Railroad, departs from the tracks in the Ann & Hope parking lot in Cumberland at 10:45 a.m. and 1:45 p.m. this Saturday and Sunday, and Nov. 22. Meet Santa and hear the story of "The Polar Express." Ninety-minute train ride includes refreshments, sing-along, souvenir and more. All tickets $35. Call 724-2200 or visit www.tourblackstone.com.

LIME ROCK FIRE DEPARTMENT OPEN HOUSE at the Twin River station, 20 Twin River Road, Lincoln, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Meet the firefighters and see the firetrucks and gear, get fire prevention tips, free blood pressure checks, CPR information and registration, and more. Call 334-2131.

COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING DINNER at St. James Baptist Church, 340 So. Main St., Woonsocket, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Call 766-8633.

NATIONAL GAMING DAY celebrated in the Community Room of Cumberland Public Library, 2-4 p.m. Students in grades 6-12 invited to play video, board and card games. Call 333-2552, ext. 2.

TURKEY TROT at St. Paul Church, 48 St. Paul St., Blackstone. Doors and kitchen open after the 4 p.m. Mass., raffles start at 6 p.m. Bake table, too. Call 508-883-6726.

OLDIES DANCE at American Legion Post 14, 695 Broad St., Cumberland, 6 p.m., with the band Jaded. Donation $12. Call 725-9562.

CHERRY POPPIN' DADDIES perform rock, punk, ska and swing music at the Stadium Theatre, Woonsocket, 8 p.m. Tickets $26, $31, $36. Call 762-4545 or visit stadiumtheatre.com.

STONE SOUP COFFEEHOUSE presents Bob Franke, 8 p.m., St. Paul Church, 50 Park Place, Pawtucket. Open mic before the show. Admission $15. Call 921-5115 or visit soup.org.

JOHN PERROTTA'S COMEDY FACTORY performs at Asia Grille, Lincoln Mall, Route 116, Lincoln, 9:30 p.m. Tickets $20. Call 334-3200 for reservations.