COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Thursday, May 15

ALZHEIMER'S CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP meets at 10:30 a.m. at the Lincoln Senior Center, 40 Chapel St. Call 723-3270.

GEORGE POLI ENTERTAINS at the Woonsocket Senior Center, 84 Social St., 10:30 a.m. Call 766-3734.

BEGINNERS LINE DANCING at the Cumberland Senior Center, 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Call 334-2555.

OPEN HOUSE every Thursday at the Blackstone Historical Museum, 23 Main St., Blackstone, Mass., noon-4 p.m. See artifacts and historical items from the town's past. Visit the mill room where you will find information on the river, canal and railroad; also, war room, school room, rural farming displays and more. Free admission.

LINE DANCING, intermediate level, at the Cumberland Senior Center, 1-2 p.m. Call 334-2555.

CRIBBAGE GAMES at the Lincoln Senior Center, 1 p.m. Call 723-3270.

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

GALLERY NIGHT PROVIDENCEHop aboard the free art trolley, 5-9 p.m., to visit museums and galleries around downtown Providence and the East Side. Free parking at selected lots throughout the city, and at One Citizens Plaza. Buses loop approximately every 25 minutes. Call 490-2042 or visit www.gallerynight.info.

"CROSSING BORDERS: REDEFINING THE DREAM" multicultural exhibit of the Pawtucket Arts Collaborative opens in the Blackstone Valley Visitor Center, 175 Main St., Pawtucket, and runs through June 21. Artists reception today 5-7 p.m.; film and panel discussion at 7 p.m. Call 724-2200 or visit pawtucketartscollaborative.org.

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.

SPRING CONCERT at North Smithfield High School featuring the school band and choral review, 7 p.m. Tickets $7.

VIETNAM VETERANS OF RHODE ISLAND Chapter 818 meets at 7 p.m. in the Lincoln Senior Center, 40 Chapel St.

"MINIMIZE OUR CARBON FOOTPRINT," a session on global climate change at New Dawn Earth Center, 75 Wrentham Road, Cumberland, 7-8:15 p.m. Donation $6. Call 333-1341 to register.

WRITTEN WORD WRITING GROUP meets at the Harris Public Library, 303 Clinton St., Woonsocket, 7 p.m. Free and open to adults interested in all genres of writing. Call moderator Linda Hill at 232-3307.

DAVID FRANCEY and Craig Werth perform at Blackstone River Theatre, 549 Broad St., Cumberland, 8 p.m. Admission $14, or $12 in advance. Call 725-9272.

Friday

May 16

"THE FROG PRINCESS" performed by Shooting Star Theater, 10 a.m., Lincoln Public Library. Free, but registration required. Call 333-2422, ext. 15.

34TH ANNUAL NEWPORT SPRING BOAT SHOW opens today at the Newport Yachting Center, and runs through Sunday, May 18, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday.

BINGO at the Cumberland Senior Center, 1464 Diamond Hill Road, 12:45-3:30 p.m. Call 334-2555.

BUFFET AND CONCERT at St. Basil Church Cultural Center, 15 Skyview Drive, Lincoln, sponsored by the St. Basil Seniors. Hot buffet served at 1 p.m., followed by concert by the Providence Civic Orchestra of Seniors. Admission $15. All welcome. Call Lionel or Betty at 724-3368 for tickets.

CRUISE NIGHT hosted by the Rhode Island Chevy Owners Car Club, 5-9 p.m., every Friday in the Stop & Shop parking lot, 70 Mendon Road, Cumberland. Fifties music and raffles. Every Friday through mid-October, weather permitting. Visit ricoa.org.

"HANDMADE PUPPET DREAMS" at the Providence Children's Museum, 100 South St., 6 p.m., featuring a festival of short puppet films. Free admission 5-8 p.m. for MetLife Family Friday. Call 273-KIDS.

BINGO at Precious Blood Church, Park and Hamlet avenues, Woonsocket, 6:10 p.m. Doors open at 3 p.m., kitchen open 4-6:30 p.m. Handicapped-accessible. Call 762-0326.

"WEDDINGS UNVEILED" presented by Sneak Peek Productions, 7 p.m., in the historic Valentine Whitman House, 679 Great Road, Lincoln. Tickets $10. Call Pat at 334-2182.

"RETURN OF THE GLASS SLIPPER" presented by Lonsdale Elementary School, 270 River Road, Lincoln, 7 p.m. A musical tale of Cinderella and Prince Charming in conjunction with Traveling Theatre. Admission $5 adults, $3 students and seniors. Also, Saturday, May 17 at 2 p.m. Call Traveling Theatre box office at 461-1813, or the school at 725-4200.

"FISH EYES," a comedy featuring the Gospel's Peter and Andrew, played by Dennis LaFreniere and Doug Allen, at Lime Rock Baptist Church, 1075 Great Road, Lincoln, 7 p.m. Appropriate for all ages. Tickets $5; children free. Call 334-2999 to reserve tickets.

THE BRIAN ESLICK COMEDY HYPNOSIS SHOW presents a family-rated performance at Woonsocket High School, 777 Cass Ave., at 7 p.m. Tickets $8 at the door, or in advance at the school. Call Mike Lamey at 767-4600.

RECREATIONAL SWIMMING at the Cumberland High School pool, 7-8:30 p.m., every Wednesday and Friday. $2 adults, $1 children. Call 658-1600, ext. 363.

BLACKSTONE VALLEY COMMUNITY CHORUS presents its 4th annual spring concert, "Fun in the Sun," 7 p.m. at Northbridge Middle School, 171 Linwood Ave., Northbridge, Mass. Admission $7; free for age 12 and under. Visit bvcchorus.org.

"A ROCK 'N ROLL MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM" presented by All Children's Theater, 7 p.m. at the Met School Theater, 325 Public St., Providence. Also Saturday at 7 p.m. Tickets $12. Call 728-1222 or visit actinri.org.

T.G.I.F. COFFEEHOUSE presents contemporary Christian with Lisa Boisclair and Trophies of Grace, 7:30 p.m., Bethany Village Fellowship, 516 Newport Ave., South Attleboro, Mass. Free. Call 508-761-7698.

KEITH SWEAT PERFORMS at Providence Performing Arts Center, 8 p.m. Tickets $103, $72, $52, $42. Call 421-ARTS or ppacri.org.

"THE ETYMOLOGY OF BIRD" presented by the Providence Black Repertory Company, 8 p.m., at the PBRC theater, 276 Westminster St., Providence. An innocent black youth is cut down in his prime, accidentally shot by a cop new to his housing project. Continues through May 18, Thursdays at 7 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays 8 p.m., and Sundays at 3 p.m. Tickets $20 adults, $10 students and seniors. Call the box office at 351-0353, ext. 2.

"PARIS BY NIGHT" at Trinity Repertory Theater, Providence, runs through June 1 in the Dowling Theater. An unconventional love story set to jazz music in 1960s Paris. Call the box office at 351-4242 or visit trinityrep.com.

"THE TAMING OF THE SHREW," a Shakespeare comedy, at Gamm Theatre, 172 Exchange St., Pawtucket, through June 15. Call 723-4266 or visit gammtheatre.org.

"BLOOD FROM A TURNIP" Late Night Puppet Salon at Perishable Theater, 95 Empire St., Providence, 10 p.m., featuring the Ergot Players, Chloe Paisley and "The Adventures of Fat Nancy and Crisco." Admission $5. Call 331-2695 or visit perishable.org.

OPERA PROVIDENCE presents "Die Fledermaus" at the Columbus Theater, 270 Broadway, Providence, 8 p.m. Tickets $60, $35, $20. Call 621-6123. Also, Sunday, May 18 at 3 p.m.

Saturday

May 17

SPRING FLOWER SALE, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., at St. Paul Church, 48 St. Paul St., and St. Theresa Church, 630 Rathbun St., both in Blackstone, Mass. Also, Sunday 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Call 508-883-6726 or 508-883-7206.

YARD SALE at Slatersville Congregational Church, corner of Green and School streets, North Smithfield, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Also for sale, spring plants and hanging baskets. Call 769-2773. Will be held rain or shine.

SPRING BOOK SALE at the Harris Public Library, 303 Clinton St., Woonsocket, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Hardcovers, DVDs, videotapes for $1, children's books and paperbacks for 50 cents. Call 769-9044.

BURRILLVILLE FARMERS MARKET opens for the season at the Levy School, 135 Harrisville Main St., 9 a.m. to noon, and continues every Saturday until October.

PLANT SALE sponsored by the Blackstone Valley Garden Club, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., at the Monastery, 1464 Diamond Hill Road, Cumberland. Also, master gardeners on hand to answer questions and test soil samples. Takes place rain or shine. Call Derry Ellston at 333-6932.

ANNUAL PERENNIAL PLANT SWAP sponsored by Friends of the Lincoln Public Library, 9:30-11 a.m., rain or shine, at the library, 145 Old River Road. Bring your perennials, herbs or bulbs to swap for plants. Call 333-2422.

FAMILY FUN DAY at MacColl Field YMCA, 26 Breakneck Hill Road, Lincoln, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., features the Lincoln Lions jump rope team, Lime Rock firetruck, inflatable obstacle course, DJ music, basketball games, face painting, snack bar, raffles an more. Call 727-7515.

BRYANT UNIVERSITY holds its undergraduate commencement ceremony at 10 a.m. Former President George H.W. Bush will deliver the commencement address.

OPEN HOUSE at the historic Hannaway Blacksmith Shop, on Great Road, Lincoln, at Chase Farm Park, 9 a.m.-noon. See hand-forging demonstrations, classes. Visit www.hearthsidehouse.org.

FRIENDS BOOKSTORE at the Hayden Center at Cumberland Public Library, 1464 Diamond Hill Road, open every Saturday 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Used books, CDs and DVDs for sale. Sponsored by the Friends of the Cumberland Public Library.

OPEN HOUSE AND BOOK SWAP at the historic Saylesville Friends Meeting House, 374 Great Road, Lincoln, 10 a.m.-noon. Bring a used book to exchange for something new to read. Call Rosanne at 524-8775.

OPEN HOUSE at the Blackstone Historical Museum, 23 Main St., Blackstone, Mass., on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. See artifacts and historical items from the town's past. Free admission.

WEBKINZ FASHION SHOW at the Blackstone Public Library, 86 Main St., Blackstone, Mass., 11 a.m. Prizes awarded. Entry fee $5. Admission $2. Call 508-883-1931.

ARMED FORCES DAY at Roger Williams Park Zoo, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., features free admission for active military personnel and veterans, and half-price for their immediate families. See a Quonset helicopter, military Hummer, display from the SeaBee Museum, bald eagle exhibit, fife and drum performances and donate items and sign cards for soldiers serving overseas. Call 785-3510.

AUBREY ATWATER performs traditional music for children at Blackstone River Theatre, 549 Broad St., Cumberland, 1 p.m. Admission $7 adults, $5 children. Call 725-9272.

3RD ANNUAL CLARA BARTON TEA at the Women at Work Museum, 35 County St., Attleboro, Mass., 1-4 p.m. Travel back to 1854 and watch a one-woman play based on the letters and speeches of Worcester's Abby Kelley Foster, enjoy breads, pastries and tea. Tickets $20. Call 508-222-4430 for reservations.

MEAT RAFFLE at American Legion Post 14, 695 Broad St., Cumberland, every Saturday 2-4 p.m. Call 725-9562.

STONE SOUP COFFEEHOUSE RENT PARTY fund-raiser 4-9 p.m., at The Blackstone, 1005 Main St., Pawtucket. Performers include Joyce Katzberg, Atwater-Donnelly, The Gnomes, Bill Harley, John Fuzek and more. Tickets $25. Call 457-7147.

HAM & BEAN SUPPER sponsored by the North Smithfield Land Trust, 5-8 p.m. at Primrose Fire Station on Providence Pike. Admission $10. Take out available.

ITALIAN DINNER, Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 54 Cedar Swamp Road, Smithfield, 5:30 p.m. The cost is $12.50 for adults and $5 for ages 6 to 12, free for those under age of 6. The "family plan" cost is $30 for 2 adults with children age 12 and under. For reservations, call the church office at 232-7575.

PARENTS NIGHT OUT at MacColl Field YMCA, Breakneck Hill Road, Lincoln, 6-10 p.m., for ages 5-14. Drop off your children to enjoy planned activities while you spend a few hours out. Call 725-0773.

SINGLES MOVIE NIGHT sponsored by the Catholic Alumni Club, 6:30 p.m. at Patriot Cinemas, East Providence, followed by an optional dinner. Call Louis at 334-5773.

"FABULOUS 13 FIREFIGHTERS" calendar pageant featuring local firefighters competing for a spot in the 2nd annual Fabulous 13 Firefighters calendar, 7 p.m., Stadium Theatre, Woonsocket. Call 762-4545 or visit stadiumtheatre.com.

"AN EVENING MEANDERING" at New Dawn Earth Center, 75 Wrentham Road, Cumberland, 7-8:30 p.m. Hike through the woods to the top of the hill to watch sunset among the bluebirds, frogs and newly rising moon. Donation $5; $18 family. Call 333-1341 to register. Rain date Sunday, May 18.

"HIGHLIGHTS AND HITS" presented by Steps Off Broadway, 7:30 p.m., in the John Lorusso Memorial Theater, 799 So. Main St., Bellingham, Mass., features mini versions of "Wicked," "The Producers," "The Little Mermaid," and "Hairspray." Tickets $20 adults, $18 seniors. Call 508-876-9797. Also, Sunday at 4 p.m.

MATT AND SHANNON HEATON perform at Blackstone River Theatre, 549 Broad St., Cumberland, 8 p.m. Admission $12. Call 725-9272.

"THE KING'S FEAST" interactive dinner theater, every Saturday at 8 p.m., Hose Co. No. 6, 636 Central Ave., Pawtucket. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. $40 per person. Call for reservations and information, 722-7220 or www.kingsfeast.com.

SWINGING SQUARES OF RHODE ISLAND hosts a mainstream plus level dance at the East Smithfield Community Center, Esmond Street, Smithfield, 8-11 p.m. Call Daphne at 728-9029.

THE COMEDY FACTORY featuring Rockin' Joe Hebert, Linda Belt, Scott Higgins, John Perrotta and Zach Sylvan at Asia Grille, at the Lincoln Mall, Washington Highway, Lincoln, 9:30 p.m.

Sunday

May 18

BREAKFAST at Club Par-X, 36 Stanley St., Woonsocket, 8 a.m.-noon, to benefit the building fund of the Woonsocket Masonic Temple Corp., Morning Star Lodge 13, Order of the Eastern Star 3. Donation $8.

"PANCAKES FOR SCHOLARS" BREAKFAST at St. Theresa Parish hall, Rathbun Street, Blackstone, 8 a.m.-noon, sponsored by Lafayette Chapter 439 of Bellingham and Blackstone. Juice, pancakes, sausage and beverages. Adults $6, children under 12 $3, at the door, or call Teke Dalpe at 508-883-4113.

UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND undergraduate commencement exercises begin at noon. Guest speaker is Pulitzer Prize winner journalist Clarence Page.

INTRODUCTION TO GEOLOGY AT PURGATORY CHASM, Uxbridge, Mass., 1-3 p.m. Explore this geologic wonder that runs 1/4 mile between granite walls rising 70 feet, and discuss theories about its formation. Wear sturdy shoes. For ages 8 and over. Fee $8 adults, $6 children. For registration and directions, call the Mass Audubon's Broad Meadow Brook at 508-753-6087.

CANAL WALK for all ages, 1-2 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays through September. Take a one-mile guided walk along the Blackstone Canal towpath and hear stories of the canal's history, ecology and wildlife. Free. Meet a River Bend Farm Visitor Center, 287 Oak St., Uxbridge, Mass. Call 508-278-7604.

BLACKSTONE VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY holds its annual meeting and election at 1:30 p.m. at North Gate headquarters, 1873 Old Louisquisset Pike, Lincoln. Erik Eckilson presents a talk on the evolution of Woonsocket neighborhoods at 2:15 p.m.

CUMBERLAND WIDOWED SUPPORT GROUP meets at 2 p.m. in the ski lodge building at Diamond Hill Park. All widowed men and women welcome. Call 333-5815.

CAJUN AND ZYDECO MUSIC AND DANCE featuring Slippery Sneakers Zydeco Dance Band and Magnolia Cajun, at LeFoyer, 151 Fountain St., Pawtucket, 3:30-8:30 p.m. Cajun dance lessons at 4:30 p.m., zydeco dance lessons at 6:15 p.m. Admission $15; children under 12 free. Call 725-8530.

IRISH CEILI AND SET DANCE with the Broad Street Ceili Band, 5-8:30 p.m., at Blackstone River Theatre, 549 Broad St., Cumberland. Admission $8 adults, $3 children. Call 725-9272.

FAREWELL JUNE, a Christian band featuring Burrillville natives Rob and Nick Woods, performs at Burrillville High School, 425 East St., 6 p.m. Concert is free and open to the public. Call 568-0060.

BINGO at All Saints/St. Louis Church, 323 Rathbun St., Woonsocket, every Sunday at 6 p.m. $1,000 prize awarded for 250-plus attendance. Also, kitchen, handicapped access. Call 762-1100.

Monday

May 19

BINGO at the Woonsocket Senior Center, 84 Social St., Monday-Friday, 12:30 p.m. Call 766-3734.

MONDAY AFTERNOON AT THE MOVIES at Harris Public Library, 303 Clinton St., Woonsocket, 2 p.m. Call for movie title, 767-4124.

PUBLIC SWIMMING at the CCRI, Lincoln, indoor swimming pool, 5:30-6:30 p.m. lap swim, 6:30-8 p.m. open swim. $3 adults, $2 children. Every Monday and Wednesday. Call 333-7316.

CUMBERLAND SCHOOL BUDGET HEARING, 7 p.m., at Ashton Elementary School on Scott Road. Public invited.

SQUARE DANCING WORKSHOP, mainstream plus level, every Monday 7-10 p.m. at the East Smithfield Community Center, hosted by the Swinging Squares. Singles and couples welcome. Call Daphne at 728-9029.

MIKE LYONS AND THE BLUE MOON ORCHESTRA holds an open rehearsal at Lonsdale Elementary School, 270 River Road, Lincoln, 7:30-9 p.m. Enjoy songs by Sinatra, Bobby Darin and Dean Martin performed by a 16-piece orchestra. Donations will be accepted for the school's music and art programs.

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

May 20

COUNTRY LINE DANCING CLASS at the Lincoln Senior Center, 40 Chapel St., 9:30-11:30 a.m. Call 723-3270.

MOMS CLUB of Cumberland Hill and Woonsocket meets at 9:30 a.m. at Cumberland Community Methodist Church, 481 Broad St. Monthly socials, group activities, playgroups and more for mothers. E-mail cumberlandhillmoms@yahoo.com.

COMPUTER CLASSESat Lincoln Senior Center, 40 Chapel St., at 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Call 723-3270.

COUNTRY LINE DANCE LESSONS every Tuesday 1:30-3:30 p.m. at the Woonsocket Senior Center, 84 Social St. Call 766-3734.

SPRING GAME DAY at Lincoln Public Library for ages 3-8. Enjoy an educational group game, prizes and snacks, 4:30-5:15 p.m. Registration required. Call 333-2422, ext. 15.

BINGO at Chimney Hill Apartments, 2065 Mendon Road, Cumberland, every Tuesday at 6 p.m. Call 334-8784.

CUMBERLAND SCHOOL BUDGET HEARING, 7 p.m., at Garvin Elementary School on Diamond Hill Road. Public invited.

BEGINNER LINE DANCE LESSONS, every Tuesday, 7-10 p.m. at St. Joseph Veterans hall, 99 Louise St., Woonsocket. $6. Call Sheila at 766-2504.

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

May 21

BINGO at the Lincoln Senior Center, 40 Chapel St., 1 p.m. Call 723-3270.

SCRABBLE CLUB meets at the Cumberland Senior Center, 1464 Diamond Hill Road, 1-3 p.m. Call 334-2555.

SCRABBLE CIRCLE at the Blackstone Senior Center, every Wednesday, 1-3 p.m. Call 508-883-1500.

PUBLIC SWIMMING at the CCRI, Lincoln, indoor swimming pool, 5:30-6:30 p.m. lap swim, 6:30-8 p.m. open swim. $3 adults, $2 children. Every Monday and Wednesday. Call 333-7316.

ANIME NIGHT for ages 12-18 at Harris Public Library, 303 Clinton St., Woonsocket, 6-8 p.m. Enjoy comedy, action, romance and sci-fi Japanese animated films. Call 769-9044.

BINGOat Bear Hill Village Apartments, Bear Hill Road, Cumberland, every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Public welcome.

BLACKSTONE VALLEY MOTHERS OF TWINS CLUB meets at 7 p.m. at Four Corners Community Chapel, corner of Diamond Hill and Angell roads, Cumberland. Support for moms of multiples and those expecting multiples. Call Judy at 769-5315 or Cindy at 573-8046.

RECREATIONAL SWIMMING at the Cumberland High School pool, 7-8:30 p.m., every Wednesday and Friday. $2 adults, $1 children. Call 658-1600, ext. 363.

CREATIVE WRITING GROUP meets on Wednesdays at the Harris Public Library, 303 Clinton St., Woonsocket, 7:30 p.m. Local writers meet to share support, suggestions and criticism. Call 769-9044.

Thursday

May 22

J SLICK ENTERTAINS at the Woonsocket Senior Center, 84 Social St., 10:30 a.m. Call 766-3734.

BEGINNERS LINE DANCING at the Cumberland Senior Center, 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Call 334-2555.

OPEN HOUSE every Thursday at the Blackstone Historical Museum, 23 Main St., Blackstone, Mass., noon-4 p.m. See artifacts and historical items from the town's past. Visit the mill room where you will find information on the river, canal and railroad; also, war room, school room, rural farming displays and more. Free admission.

LINE DANCING, intermediate level, at the Cumberland Senior Center, 1-2 p.m. Call 334-2555.

CRIBBAGE GAMES at the Lincoln Senior Center, 1 p.m. Call 723-3270.

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

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.

E-BAY WORKSHOP at the Cumberland Public Library, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Fee $5, payable at registration. Call 333-2552, ext. 2.

WRITTEN WORD WRITING GROUP meets at the Harris Public Library, 303 Clinton St., Woonsocket, 7 p.m. Free and open to adults interested in all genres of writing. Call moderator Linda Hill at 232-3307.

PAWTUCKET RED SOX play Rochester Red Wings at McCoy Stadium, Pawtucket. Game time 7:05 p.m. Call 724-7300 or visit pawsox.com.

ARRIVAL - THE ABBA TRIBUTE BAND, performs at Twin River in Lincoln 8 p.m. Tickets $15.50, $19.50, $25.50. Call 723-3200.

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