30% off throwing fees for local (within 45 minutes of our location) hospitality industry workers. Who does this include? Anyone working in a restaurant, hotel or resort. Just show us your work badge or bring a recent paystub to show us you are in the industry. 18+ & BYOB (no hard liquor) for those 21 and older.
The Children’s Room invites our middle grade readers (ages 8-12) to join our monthly book club! On the third Tuesday of every month, we will meet to discuss the assigned title which will be chosen from a selection of popular fiction and nonfiction. This month's titles are books 2 and 3 of the Magnus Chase series by Rick Riordan Each month’s title and any related materials will be announced and distributed at the end of the previous session.
Soco Art Labs Artist Networking Event Join us for a fun and artist networking event at SoCo Art Labs in Fall River, MA. This in-person event is a great opportunity for artists of all levels to connect, collaborate, and share ideas. Whether you're a painter, sculptor, photographer, or any other type of artist, this event is for you! Meet fellow artists, exchange tips and tricks, and maybe even find your next creative partner. SoCo Art Labs is the perfect venue for this event. Fall River's first and only artist coworking space, it is located on Globe Street, and provides a vibrant and inspiring atmosphere for artists to come together. Don't miss out on this chance to expand your artistic network and make lasting connections. There is private off street parking in the lot behind the building on King St. Mark your calendar and get ready for a night of creativity and camaraderie at the Soco Art Labs Artist Networking Event! There is no registration necessary and no fee to join us, however, if you wish to make a donation to help support SoCo Art Labs and SoCo Art Gallery, it will be greatly appreciated.
Join us for a very “hygge” (the Scandinavian term for cozy, comfy, low-tech activities enjoyed with friends) evening creating Danish woven paper hearts. These simple but attractive hearts can be used as holders for gift cards or candies, as place markers for dinners, or simply as a Valentine's Day decoration. This free event is sponsored by the Friends of the Fall River Public Library. Please register by calling the adult circulation desk at 508-324-2700, ext. 2. Registration begins on Tuesday, January 7 at 10 am.
This program is designed to allow caregivers an opportunity to participate in social and art-based activities that promote family literacy. Activities include a story, circle time songs, and finger plays. Recommended for children ages 5 and under. To register your child, please contact Miss Shannon at sdunbar@fallriverschools.org. Sponsored by the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement (CFCE) Grant awarded to the Fall River Public Schools by the Department of Early Education and Care.
Come dominate the competition in our weekly Blind Draw, Double Elimination Social Cornhole Tournament. Fresh Brews and ALL the small bites including Pizza! Download and Sign up on the Scoreholio App. $10 to play. 1st, 2nd and 3rd take home cash prizes!
This is the best introduction to sewing you're going to get! Julia Medeiros is a talented and professional sewer and instructor. This class is 8 hours of instruction on proper use of a sewing machine and making a straight stitch. It provides all the beginner information you won't get anywhere else and leave you confident to start your own projects. Sewing machines provided.
Searching for ways to fund your start-up business? Are you a current business owner in need of working capital or new equipment? Not quite sure how to approach the bank for help? Please join us at this workshop presented by Tom Cebula of Westfield Bank, as he addresses these questions and much more. Tom will lead an interactive and personalized workshop to help you prepare for the loan application process. As he tailors this workshop to your business, you will learn how preparation can make all the difference in ensuring a smooth and successful credit experience. You will discover the importance of good credit and a strong business plan. Westfield Bank is proud to offer this workshop through the Massachusetts SBDC as both organizations share a strong commitment to the growth of small businesses in the region. Topics to be discussed: The speaker will be Tom Cebula, Senior Vice President, Commercial Lending with Westfield Bank. Date: Thursday, January 23, 2025Time: 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. ET Location: Online Cost: No chargeContact: Paula Pawloski at the Massachusetts SBDC at ppawlosk@umass.edu
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Do you like to knit or crochet? Come join a group of fellow crafters in a good cause. On Thursday afternoons, we will meet in the Fell Room for a group yarn-crafting project. We will knit hats, scarves, and mittens to be donated to homeless shelters or other charities. All yarn will be supplied. You can bring your own needles and patterns (we will have some extras around if you forget). It's a great way to make friends, share patterns and tips, and help people in the community stay warm this coming winter.
Teens, join us for an informal weekly art meetup at the library on Thursday evenings! Bring your own pens, pencils, and drawing paper or tablet.
Chris Page brings Abstract Expressionism and Minimalism to the Ignition Space in his solo exhibition "River & Ocean". Page's large-scale canvases bridge abstraction and landscape, reflecting his profound connection to the natural world. Known for his exploration of the dialogue between nature and painting, Page’s work captures the interplay of abstraction and landscape, deeply rooted in the beauty of the natural world
