Photo credit: John Walsh

Recycling is OFF. Christmas tree pickup goes from Monday, Jan. 12, through Friday, Jan. 16. For the full 2015 pickup schedule, click here.

Monday, Jan. 5

Christmas Tree pickup: Trees won’t be picked up until NEXT week, Monday through Friday, Jan. 12-16.

Democratic Town Committee meeting: Their first meeting for 2015 will be tonight in the Community Room at the police department. We’ll outline some new plans for the upcoming year and we’ll make plans for election of officers. I wish you all the best for the Holidays and I look forward to a great year for Democrats in East Greenwich.

Tuesday, Jan. 6

Town Council meeting: The council meets to interview applicants to various town boards and commissions, and then in executive session. Here’s the agenda. Town Hall. 6 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 7

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).

Affordable Housing Commission meeting: The panel meets in Conference Room B, Town Hall, at 3 p.m. Find the agenda here.

Thursday, Jan. 8

about Carolyn, visit her website at. www.CarolynMartino.com

Friends of the Library Annual Meeting: After a little business, the humorist Carolyn Martino will present “Laughter is the Best Medicine.” The event is free and open to the public but RSVP is appreciated – call 401-884-9510. Refreshments will be served. In the library’s Silverman Room. From 6 to 8 p.m.