LINCOLN – The National Multiple Sclerosis Society will host Walk MS: Rhode Island on Saturday, April 30 at Lincoln Woods State Park. More

PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Foundation is accepting applications for the 2022 class of its Equity Leadership Initiative. The deadline to apply is Friday, April 15. The goal is to build a pipeline of leaders of color for positions of influence across the state. More

PROVIDENCE – Best Buddies International, a nonprofit founded in 1989 by Anthony Kennedy Shriver to establish a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, leadership development and inclusive living for people with intellectual and … More

WOBURN, Mass. – The New England Newspaper and Press Association awards up to 10 scholarships each year to aspiring journalists through the Journalism Education Foundation of New England. The foundation strives to encourage and support young people who plan to pursue a career in the newspaper… More

CRANSTON – The Rhode Island Bar Association, the Rhode Island Judiciary and the Rhode Island Police Chiefs’ Association, with support from the Rhode Island Department of Education and Roger Williams University School of Law, are sponsoring the annual Hon. Francis J. Darigan Jr. Rhode Island … More

PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Press Association is seeking applications for its annual $1,000 scholarship, which is awarded to an outstanding Rhode Island high school senior or college student preparing for a career in journalism. More

MIDDLETOWN – Senedia, a consortium of defense industry companies, is offering three $1,500 college scholarships to New England residents enrolled in science, technology, engineering, and math programs for the 2022-2023 academic year. More

NORTH PROVIDENCE – Tri-County CAA seeks applications from individuals and families in need of help with their fuel bills. Homeowners and renters alike may apply for heating assistance and weatherization services. The Program location at 11 Emanuel St., North Providenceserves the towns of Joh… More

PROVIDENCE – Sen. Melissa A. Murray has introduced legislation to prohibit the declawing of cats or other animals in most cases. More

WOONSOCKET – Join the Museum of Work & Culture, a division of the Rhode Island Historical Society, on Saturday, March 12 at 1 p.m. as they host a virtual talk exploring personal stories of Japanese-American internment during World War II. More

PROVIDENCE – As winter temperatures continue to drop, the sponsoring energy companies of the Rhode Island Good Neighbor Energy Fund and its administrator, United Way of Rhode Island, encourage households facing economic hardship to apply for home heating assistance through the Fund. Those in… More

WARWICK – The Brain Injury Association of Rhode Island announces a new in-person support group to be held the second Friday of the month beginning March 11, from 10 to 11:30 a.m., at 1800 Post Road. More

PROVIDENCE — Rep. Robert D. Phillips has introduced legislation that would explore the possibility of building solar panels on the median strips of the state’s major highways. More

WORCESTER, Mass. – The Blackstone River Coalition needs volunteers to assist with its 19th year of water quality monitoring of 17 sites in the Rhode Island section of the watershed. Volunteers are needed as a regular site monitors assigned to a particular site or serve as a “floater” to cove… More

PROVIDENCE – The sponsoring energy companies of the Rhode Island Good Neighbor Energy Fund and its administrator, United Way of Rhode Island, encourage households facing economic hardship to apply for home heating assistance through the fund. Those in need can determine their eligibility for… More

PROVIDENCE – United Way of Rhode Island is inviting residents across the state to commit 15 minutes a day to better understand how inequity and racism impact our lives and our communities. The organization began its free Equity Challenge 2022 on Feb. 28, and members of the community can sign… More

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Lasagna Love is a national organization that provides a home-cooked meal to anyone who requests it, no strings attached. The organization’s goal is to provide kindness during these times of stress. More

PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Business Competition will hold a Find Those Funds workshop on Thursday, March 3, from 5 to 7 p.m., at Venture Café. The event will also be live-streamed. More

PROVIDENCE – The Providence Performing Arts Center’s Community Outreach Committee is accepting applications for its summer 2022 ARTS Scholarship. More

PROVIDENCE – The first annual Rhode Island Civic Learning Week, which seeks to inspire and empower everyone to see themselves as participants and changemakers in our democracy, will take place from March 7-11. More

PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management will hold a hybrid in-person and Zoom public workshop on Monday, Feb. 28, at 6 p.m., to discuss the proposed 2023-2024 freshwater fishing season, the 2022-2023 falconry regulations, and the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 hunting a… More

WARWICK – The Junior League of Rhode Island will host a women’s leadership roundtable breakfast on Tuesday, March 8, from 8:30 to 11 a.m., at Chelo’s Restaurant, 2225 Post Road. More

CRANSTON – The Rhode Island Bar Foundation, the charitable arm of the non-profit Rhode Island Bar Association, is seeking applications for its scholarship programs. More

PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management announces a competitive solicitation process to award $375,000 in Specialty Crop Block Grant Program funds for projects that enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops. Specialty crops are defined as fruits and vegetabl… More

PROVIDENCE – Citizens Bank is partnering with EVERFI to raise awareness and provide educational opportunities focused on Black experiences, as well as award 11 student scholarships. More

PROVIDENCE – The sponsoring energy companies of the Rhode Island Good Neighbor Energy Fund and its administrator, United Way of Rhode Island, encourage households facing economic hardship to apply for home heating assistance through the fund. More

WARWICK – Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England kicked off the 2022 Girl Scout Cookie Season. Consumers can support local Girl Scout entrepreneurs by purchasing their favorite cookies. Girl Scouts are now selling the new Adventurefuls, a brownie-inspired cookie with caramel-flavored crème … More

CRANSTON – The 1916 Committee will sponsor a lecture given by Professor Tim Hoyt on Friday, Feb. 25, at 7:30 p.m., at the R.I. Irish Ceilidhe Club, 50 America St. This event was postponed from Jan. 28. His topic will be the treaty that ended the Irish War of Independence. More

NEW YORK – High school seniors impacted by Alzheimer’s disease can win up to $5,000 for college through the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America’s Teen Alzheimer’s Awareness Scholarship. Students can enter the contest by visiting www.alzfdn.org/scholarship. The deadline for submissions is March 1. More

ATTLEBORO, Mass. – The South Attleboro Village Lions will hold a St. Patrick’s Dinner Dance on Saturday, March 12, at the North Attleboro Elks Hall, 52 Bulfinch St., from 6 to 10 p.m. More

WEST WARWICK – On Sunday, Feb. 20, Stanley Tree Service Inc. will raise a span of 100 lights at the Station Fire Memorial, 211 Cowesett Ave., West Warwick, at 6 p.m. to commemorate the 19th anniversary of the nightclub fire. The lights will remain lit for 100 minutes in honor of the lost lives. More

ATTLEBORO, Mass. – The South Attleboro Village Lions Club will be holding its second Sweet Dreams Pajama Drive this month. More

PRINCETON, Mass. – NEADS World Class Service Dogs is actively recruiting volunteer full-time puppy raisers and weekend puppy raisers in New England. Applications are available at www.tfaforms.com/4708625 . More

NARRAGANSETT – Applications are being accepted by the Garden Foundation of Rhode Island for grants, designed to assist non-profit gardening and horticultural projects or programs that have educational components. More

MIDDLETOWN – Back for its 6th year, the Potter League for Animals’ “P.S. I Love You” Pet Photo Contest raises funds that allow the organization to provide animals with safe shelter, life-saving veterinary care, education programs for youth and adults, community outreach programs, spay/neuter… More

PROVIDENCE – Gov. Dan McKee announced a $12.5 million grant program to assist small businesses impacted by COVID-19. The grant program, part of McKee’s Rhode Island Rebounds down payment initiative, will provide direct financial supports of $2,500 or $5,000 to qualifying small businesses who… More

PROVIDENCE – As winter temperatures continue to drop, the sponsoring energy companies of the Rhode Island Good Neighbor Energy Fund and its administrator, United Way of Rhode Island, encourage households facing economic hardship to apply for home heating assistance through the Fund. Those in… More

WARWICK – Ocean State Center for Independent Living will hold a virtual Lunch and Learn workshop via Zoom on Wednesday, Feb. 23, at noon. The topic will be aging in place. More

WARWICK – Ocean State Center for Independent Living is accepting applications for the 2022 Catherine T. Murray Memorial Scholarship. More

ATTLEBORO, Mass. – The South Attleboro Village Lions Club will be hosting their second Sweet Dreams Pajama Drive during the month of February. More

PROVIDENCE – As winter temperatures continue to drop, the sponsoring energy companies of the Rhode Island Good Neighbor Energy Fund and its administrator, United Way of Rhode Island, encourage households facing economic hardship to apply for home heating assistance through the Fund. Those in… More

CRANSTON – The 1916 Committee will sponsor a lecture given by Professor Tim Hoyt on Friday, Jan. 28, at 7:30 p.m., at the R.I. Irish Ceilidhe Club, 50 America St. More

PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Press Association is seeking applications for its annual $1,000 college scholarship, which is awarded to an outstanding Rhode Island high school senior or college student preparing for a career in journalism. More

PROVIDENCE – Dorcas International Institute of Rhode Island is currently enrolling both English classes and GED classes, which are scheduled to begin on Monday, Feb. 7. Classes are open and available to all residents of Rhode Island. Due to COVID-19 concerns, all classes will be remote. More

WARWICK – Ocean State Center for Independent Living will be holding a virtual Lunch and Learn workshop via Zoom on Wednesday, Jan. 26, at noon. More

PAWTUCKET – The National Park Service is seeking public input to guide the development of a general management plan for Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park. The plan is in the early stages of development, and the National Park Service is seeking feedback from the public and loca… More

PROVIDENCE – The U.S. Small Business Administration Rhode Island District Office is now accepting submissions for its 2022 National and Rhode Island Small Business Week Awards, including the annual Small Business Person of the Year award. More

BOSTON – As COVID-19 once again threatens to shut down performing arts venues across New England, the New England Musicians Relief Fund is stepping up efforts to help professional musicians who suffer financial hardship intensified by the pandemic. NEMRF is now accepting new applications fro… More

The Narragansett Council, Boy Scouts of America are hosting their annual Scouting For Food Drive. The drive begins with door tag distribution on Saturday, Oct. 30. More