A few of the guests at the 2014 St. Patrick’s Day Senior Center luncheon.

Recycling is OFF. Appliance pickup third Saturday of the month but you must call DPW first (886-8620). For the full 2015 pickup schedule, click here.

Monday, March 16

AfterProm EG Chik-Fil-A fundraiser:  Chick-Fil-A on Bald Hill Road in Warwick will donate 10 percent to AfterProm EG between 5 to 8 p.m. If you need a flyer – [email protected].

Tuesday, March 17

St. Patrick’s Day! In addition to the many Irish or Irish-for-a-day bars in EG, you can also celebrate with some soda bread at Felicia’s or a special Irish-flavored Mass at Our Lady of Mercy at 12:05 p.m.

Land Trust meeting: The panel meets in the conference room across from Council Chambers at Town Hall. Here’s the agenda. 7 p.m.

School Committee meeting: On the agenda, the committee will continue talking about the FY 2016 budget and the district’s strategic plan. In the library at Cole Middle School. 7 p.m.

Wednesday, March 18

Lunch on the Hill: Every Wednesday in the dining room at St. Luke’s, 99 Peirce St., lunch is served for all in need, from 11:15 to 12:15. In addition to St. Luke’s, Our Lady of Mercy, Christ Church and Westminister Unitarian churches have all taken on a Wednesday to serve the meal and local restaurants Jiggers, Wild Harvest, Crosby’s Cafe, and T’s take turns providing the food. If you are interested in helping, contact Steve McCloughlin ([email protected] or 225-5540) or Steve Bartlett ([email protected] 885-5889).

Planning Board meeting: On the agenda, the panel will be discussing medical marijuana-related zoning revisions. In Council Chambers at Town Hall. 7 p.m.

Raise the Woof! for EGAPL: Have some laughs and raise money for the EG Animal Protection League’s quest for a permanent home as local comedians come together for a special, one-night-only fundraiser. At the Comedy Connection, 39 Warren Ave, East Providence at 8 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for a special adoption hour, where you can meet Carol Burnett* and her puppies! (*Carol Burnett is a dog.) Tickets are $20 in advance and can be purchased online at RIComedyConnection.com or by calling 401-438-8383. To learn more about the East Greenwich Animal Protection League, find them on Facebook or visit EGAPL.org.

Thursday, March 19

St. Joseph’s Day! That means zeppoles and also a special Italianesque Mass at Our Lady of Mercy at 12:05 p.m.

‘Capturing the Moment …’ at EG Free Library: The Friends of the East Greenwich Free Library will host an exciting program at, with Eileen McCarney Muldoon and Cindy Horovìtz Wilson of Profundo Journeys Travel Photography Workshops. The educational evening of armchair travel will feature some of the exotic lands and cultures visited, but also discussion as to how you can make more successful images on your own trips, near and far. Profundo Journeys has traveled with photography groups to Italy, Greece, Ireland, Hungary, Austria, Vietnam, Cambodia and Cuba, as well as around New England. Their individualized instruction used on the trips will be shared during the program, and is sure to inspire participants to find lifelong enjoyment with their cameras. 6:30 p.m. Call 884-9510 for more information about the program.

Friday, March 20

Teen Center: Sponsored by the Town of East Greenwich and the Town Substance Abuse Program, the Teen Center is a weekly drop-in location for teens to gather and “hang out” with other teens. At the gymnasium at Eldredge Elementary. For more information, contact Bob Houghtaling at 401-230-2246.

The (very large!) cast of Hanaford’s ‘High School Musical Jr.’ – taking place this weekend.

Friday, March 20