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Pawtucket HAPPENINGS 9/3/20: Fun, News, Events & More

VIRTUAL VENTURE CAFÉ
How will changes in our daily commute impact our region’s environment and economy this fall, next year and beyond? Join this zoom event and listen to some of the leading experts in Transportation, Mobility and Accessibility industry discuss the future of smart growth and travel in Rhode Island.
Date: September 3rd, 11:30am-3:00pm
SUMMER SUNRISE YOGA
Come along for a Summer Sunrise Yoga session taught by Shri Yoga. Whether you are a beginner or an expert yogi, this is a great chance to do yoga outdoors while social distancing of course! Be sure to bring your own props. You must pre-register for this event!
Date: September 6th, 6:30-7:45am
390 Pine Street, Pawtucket
RESTAURANT WEEK
Restaurant week is celebrated a little differently this year! If you eat at any of the restaurants that participate in the restaurant week challenge, be sure to take a picture {whether it is dine-in, takeout or delivery} and post it on social media using the hashtag #PCFRestaurantChallenge. You will be entered into a raffle to win a bundle of gift cards.
First Prize: $250 worth of gift cards to local restaurants. ONE Winner will receive 10 $25 gift cards!
Second Prize: $100 worth of gift cards. THREE winners will receive 4 $25 gift cards.
Third Prize: $50 worth of gift cards. FIVE winners will receive 2 $25 gift cards.
Now-September 13th
Pawtucket & Central Falls
NOTES COFFEE COMPANY
WATCH IT ON FACEBOOK LIVE! As we celebrate Pawtucket/Central Falls Restaurant Week, co-owner of Notes Coffee Co., Yesenia Rubio, is sharing how they make their tasty Avocado Toast with their multi-grain bread. You will see a post on their Facebook page for the livestream video once it’s up. Don’t miss out!
September 8th, 1:30pm
FARMERS MARKET MUSIC
Come support the farmer’s market and the musicians of RI every Wednesday afternoon. Music will be playing from 3:30-5:30pm. Prateek Poddar will be playing this week! His music has evolved to incorporate gritty electric guitars, silvery backing vocals, and lush strings, all draped around his own soulful, powerful voice.Learn More about Prateek here.
Located Behind Harvest Kitchen
374 Main Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860
Open Wednesday’s 3-6pm
Farmers Market Music Line-Up
September 9th — Prateek Poddar
September 16th — Poor Man’s Gibson
September 23rd — Briana White
September 30th — The Naticks
WINDOWS ON PAWTUCKET
Thanks to all the property owners, and to the artists who submitted their beautiful artwork to be featured in the unadorned storefront windows in downtown Pawtucket. Save the date for our exhibit opening on October 1st!
SOCIAL ENTERPRISE GREENHOUSE
SEG is offering an upcoming info session on Spanish Language Accelerator. They are now accepting applications and the deadline for applying is September 28th. This program is aimed to enhance and formalize the creative ideas that entrepreneurs have.
ART IN THE PARK
The Empowerment Factory is holding a series of FREE art workshops for elementary students. The session will begin with mindful movements, followed by reading a book and a creative activity. It will feature making “Kindness Rocks” while following COVID-19 protocol. Register your child today!
September 9th, 6-7pm
Fairlawn Veterans Memorial Park
271 Smithfield Ave., Pawtucket, RI 02860
Thursday, September 3rd
National History Day Teacher Workshop
Webinar 4:00PM – 5:00PM
Tuesday, September 8th
District hall, RIIC, & RIHUB Go Virtual
Webinar 12:00PM – 1:00PM
Little States, Big Innovation
Webinar 12:00PM – 1:00PM
Lessons Learned About a Business Journey-The Story of a Minority Entrepreneur
Webinar 1:00PM – 2:00PM
Wednesday, September 9th
Economic Outlook
Webinar 8:00AM – 11:00AM
Is Your Company Productive?
Webinar 8:00AM – 9:30AM
Creating the New Localism: The Power to Advance our Communities
Webinar 10:00AM – 11:15AM
District Hall & Insperity Go Virtual
Webinar 10:00AM – 11:00AM
Cocktails & Conversations: Voting Rights, Then and Now
Webinar 5:30PM – 6:30PM
Thursday, September 10th
Starting an Online Business for Next to No Money
Webinar 1:00PM – 2:00PM
PR and Marketing Tools for Small Businesses
Webinar 5:30PM – 6:30PM
Seminario para Reforzar su Crédito
Webinar 6:00PM – 7:30PM
Business Finance & Accounting Basics
Webinar 12:00PM – 2:00PM
Wednesday, September 16th
2020 Fastest Growing & Innovative Companies Award Program
Webinar 4:00PM – 5:00PM