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Saturday, March 8, 2014

(All day)
at Old Sturbridge Village, Sturbridge, Mass. See the entire maple sugar-making process, from tapping trees to sugaring off, and learn how maple sugar was used in early New England. Enjoy a scavenger hunt and demonstrations of different tapping techniques, including traditional Native American methods, early 19th-century New England techniques, 20th century metal buckets, and contemporary tubing. Costumed historians will also cook period foods made with maple products by the hearth at the Village’s Freeman Farm. Saturdays and Sundays, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m., through March 30. Visit www.osv.org for ticket prices and information.
9:00 am to 4:00 pm
St. Ann Arts & Cultural Center, 84 Cumberland St., Woonsocket [Map]
sponsored by the Blackstone Valley Independent Business Alliance. More than 40 vendors plus 30 local business card showcases home improvements, gifts, services, home decor, crafts, food and beverage, retail stores and others. Also, family entertainment, free raffles and more. Admission $1. Visit www.buylocalbv.org .
9:00 am
Audubon Parker Woodland Wildlife Refuge, 1670 Maple Valley Road, Coventry, RI [Map]
Learn how maple sugaring started with Native Americans and how to make this sweet syrup in your own back yard. Sample pancakes, muffins and doughnuts all with fresh maple syrup. Tours start every 15 minutes, 9 a.m. to noon. Fee $18 adults, $9 children. Register at www.asri.org .
9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Community Supported Agriculture Fair will return to the Hope Artiste Village, 1005 Main St., Pawtucket Saturday, March 8, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., during the Wintertime Farmers Market. Visit www.farmfreshri.org/csa .
9:30 am
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. Also open Thursdays 5:30-7:30 p.m. Donations welcome. Sponsored by the Friends of the Cumberland Public Library.
10:30 am to 2:00 pm
Providence Children's Museum, 100 South St., Providence, RI [Map]
Help Jack and his sister Jill solve the giant’s puzzling spatial challenges in this interactive performance that expands on the classic tale. Shows at 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 1:30 p.m. Recommended for ages 3 and up. Also on Sunday, March 9. Call 401-273-KIDS. Museum admission $9.
1:00 pm
LaQuinta Inn & Suites, 4 Universal Blvd., Coventry, RI [Map]
Meeting topic "Pests: Identifying and dealing with orchid pests," an illustrated program presented by Jeff Bookbinder and Bill Steinhart, plus a Grow & Show display and discussion by members, and a raffle. Public welcome.
3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
St. Joseph Veterans Association, 99 Louise St., Woonsocket, RI [Map]
Every Saturday, 3-5 p.m. Free lunch with purchase of tickets. Prime rib, steaks, chicken and more.
4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
a hunger awareness event at Berean Baptist Church, 474 Chapel St., Harrisville. A bowl of soup and bread will be offered for a $2 donation. Donations will benefit the Emergency Food Assistance Pantry. There will be a screening of the documentary “A Place at the Table” narrated by Jeff Bridges with a short discussion to follow. Contact Sharon Ponce at 401-568-3069 or Kathy Roberts at 401-949-1324.
6:00 pm
Finnegan’s Farewell will be performed at the South Foster Fire Station, 5 Mount Hygeia Road. Saturday at 6 p.m. and Sunday at 1 p.m. Tickets are $28 each. Paid reservations are due by March 2. This show is recommended for ages 12 and older. For reservations, call 888-493-7110 or on line at www.swampmeadow.org .
6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Museum of Work & Culture, 42 So. Main St., Woonsocket, RI [Map]
presented by the Délégation of Québec in Boston, Flickers: R.I. International Film Festival, Alliance Française de Providence and the Museum of Work & Culture. Cocktail reception followed by the presentation of several Québécois short films with English subtitles. Tickets $10. E-mail contact@afprovidence.org or call 401-272-6243, or call the museum at 401-769-9675.
7:00 pm
St. James Church, 33 Division St., Manville, RI [Map]
a production of the Shroud of Turin Education Project presented by Russ Breault, includes discussion and more than 200 images from all aspects of shroud research and a rare museum quality life-size replica of the Shroud of Turin. Admission $10. Call 401-766-1558.
8:00 pm
St. Joseph Veterans Association, 99 Louise St., Woonsocket, RI [Map]
Every Saturday 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m.
8:00 pm
with Robbie O'Connell and Caitlin & Ciaran at Blackstone River Theatre, 549 Broad St., Cumberland. Admission is $15. For reservations call 401-725-9272 or visit www.riverfolk.org .
8:00 pm
St. Paul Episcopal Church, 50 Park Place, Pawtucket, RI [Map]
presents Peter Mulvey with Heather Maloney opening. Tickets $16 in advance; $18 at the door. Visit www.soup.org .
8:30 pm
Every Saturday at the Amvets Post 33, 142 North Bend St., Pawtucket.