East Greenwich Weekend, Feb. 7-9

by Elizabeth McNamara | Feb 7, 2014

Here’s what’s happening in East Greenwich and nearby this weekend.

Friday, Feb. 7

Teen Center: All teens are invited to the gym at Eldredge Elementary School from 5 to 7 p.m.

EGHS Boys Basketball White Out: The undefeated EG Avengers meet the equally undefeated Middletown Islanders Friday night at 7 p.m. at home. It’s a “white out” night for extra spirit. Come out to watch the amazing Avengers!

Saturday, Feb. 8

Coastal Growers Winter Market: This takes place in North Kingstown but its so worth the trip while we wait for the EG Farmers Market to return! With live music and lots of vendors, it’s kid-friendly and you can get lunch too. Here’s the list of vendors. At the Lafayette Mill, 650 Ten Rod Road. From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Local Author’s ‘Sweet’ Book Signing: Martha Reynolds will be signing copies of her novels, including the Chocolate Trilogy, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Sweet Twist, 5707 Post Road. She is also author of “Bits of Broken Glass.”

Boogie For Buddies: Best Buddies R.I. is hosting Boogie for Buddies at EGHS. Gather up your friends and family and join us for an afternoon of music and movement, as instructors lead mini dance workouts that are friendly to all ages and ability levels. Drop by for one class, or stay for the whole afternoon. All are welcome. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. $10.

‘Love Free or Die’ Gene Robinson documentary: The documentary “Love Free or Die” about Gene Robinson, the first openly gay person to become an Episcopal bishop, will be shown at St. Luke’s Church. Robinson’s consecration as bishop in New Hampshire in 2003, to which he wore a bullet-proof vest, caused an international stir. The film follows Robinson from small-town churches in the New Hampshire North Country to Washington’s Lincoln Memorial to London’s Lambeth Palace, as he calls for all to stand for equality. All are welcome. 6:30 p.m.

Sunday, Feb. 9

Save The Bay camp open house: Save the Bay is hosting an open house for its bay camps. Meet the counselors and register your aspiring scientist for a hands-on week of fun and learning. Camps are open to children in grades 3-5. For more information, visit
our website: www.savebay.org/camp. Save The Bay Center, 100 Save The Bay Drive, Providence. 2 to 4 p.m.

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