YouTube has become a staple in our society. Videos are used to market businesses, promote bands, sell products, create awareness, the list is endless. Entire careers have been launched simply by posting a video to YouTube and sharing it with friends, the media, you name it. You can find just about anything on YouTube these... Continue Reading →
NK Animal Shelter Support Foundation Shoe Drive
Shoe Drive benefiting the North Kingstown Animal Shelter Support Foundation -Courtesy of NKASSF Event Page I received this link on Facebook. Here is a short video explaining the event. Also, per the North Kingstown Animal Shelter Support Foundation, here is a brief description of the event: SHOES! We want your old/worn footwear! We have partnered... Continue Reading →
Tessa, A Laid Back Cat Looking for a Good Home
This post comes from the North Kingstown Animal Control Officer. Please read and share with someone who will be a good candidate to adopt "Tessa." "Tessa" is still searching for her forever home. She is a 4 year old, spayed female, long haired cat. She is a sweet, quiet, laid back, girl who would be... Continue Reading →
Powell Custom Drums – Passionately Designed by Drummers for Drummers
In the busy world of manufacturing, you can take one of several different paths to success. One is to mass produce an item - find cheap materials, cheap labor to keep costs low; thereby keeping the retail price low and hope that you sell a ton of products to make it all worth while. Another... Continue Reading →
2nd Annual Jog for Julie and Dana Farber Family 5K at North Kingstown High School
Just received a link shared to me about an important community event. Here is an excerpt of the event and how you can sign up and get involved. The Maloney’s and Swistaks are two local families who have brought a lot of good things to our NK community. Here is a great cause to get you... Continue Reading →
McKay’s Furniture Showcases Functionality and Art with My Mez
-with Julia McKay, of McKay's furniture One of the pages I like on Facebook is local furniture design center McKay’s Furniture. Our families have been friends for years and I look forward to posts about the McKay’s - both professionally and personally. One such post got my attention recently. McKay’s Furniture, in addition to their... Continue Reading →
Spring is Here and Wickford Little League Baseball is Near
Spring is a mere 8 hours away and I can’t help but think of baseball. I have been involved with baseball my entire life as a player, coach, and fan. My experience with Wickford Little League helped develop my skills as a player and I was lucky enough to play not only in high school... Continue Reading →
Slideshow of WAA Scholarship Award Winner’s Amazing Pieces of Art
-Courtesy of Sarah Tellarico, Executive Director, WAA Here is a video slideshow featuring the artist's entries for the 2015 WAA and RIAEA $5000 scholarship money for high school seniors going to art college. Congratulations to all of the artists and participants.
The Young Athletes Program – A Special Olympics Program Focused on Fun
The Young Athletes Program was created in Rhode Island, to meet the physical and developmental needs of children, ages 2 ½ to 7, in the areas of physical activity and play, with an emphasis on sports skill development. The activities presented in the program are designed to develop the fundamental prerequisite skills to prepare athletes... Continue Reading →
Special Olympics North Kingstown (SONK) Spring Sports Schedule
As a parent of a child who has benefitted greatly from the Special Olympics North Kingstown programs, we, at the North Kingstown Blog, are so happy to let you know of programs, events, and other happenings of the North Kingstown Special Olympicsteam. Here is the information for their Spring Schedule: SPRING SPORTS SCHEDULE 2015 TRACK... Continue Reading →
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