ATTENTION HOME ALANDOWNERS
SUPPORT OUR VETERANS
The banquet hall at VFW Coventry Memorial Post #9404, is available to rent for all occasions: birthdays, weddings, meetings, memorials, etc. Hall rentals help support local Veterans, Post Operations and Veteran Programs. The hall can accommodate up to 125 people. Call: 401-828-9705 for information or visit our hall rental link on our website at www.vfw9404.org.
WEST WARWICK PUBLIC LIBRARY HOMEBOUND OUTREACH SERVICES
The West Warwick Public Library offers free delivery of most Library materials to the homebound, free of charge. If you are either permanently or temporarily unable to come to the Library, and you are a resident of West Warwick, this program is for you. To sign up or for more information, contact Anne at 828-3750, Ext. 11 or email anne@wwlibrary.org
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH MAY BREAKFAST
The First Baptist Church of West Warwick, 1613 Main Street, will hold its May Breakfast on Saturday, May 17, from 9am - 12pm. Homemade baked beans, scrambled eggs, French toast, biscuits w/sausage gravy, home fries, ham, sausage links, Johnny Cakes, fruit salad, assorted muffins, coffee, orange juice and water. Adults/$15; Children 6-10/$8.00; Children 5 and under - free. All are welcome.
CHRISTMAS IN JULY SALE
Tabernacle Baptist Church, Hope (Scituate), is looking for donations of Christmas items for Christmas in July sale. Call Barbara: 401-827-8054.
GETTING READY FOR KINDERGARTEN AT COVENTRY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Children who will be entering Kindergarten in the fall of 2025 are invited to attend this series of story times. The library will be counting down to kindergarten with stories, activities and crafts! Getting Ready for Kindergarten will meet monthly thru June 2025 at 6 p.m., on the first Tuesday of the month. Registration is required. To register, please call Youth Services at 822-9102.
WEST WARWICK PUBLIC LIBRARY COMMUNITY NEEDS PANTRY
The West Warwick Public Library, 1043 Main Street, West Warwick has a free Community Needs Pantry set up near the front entrance. Please take what you need! If you would like to donate, leave what you can (non-perishables only please). The Pantry is in need of milk (all kinds), cereal, oatmeal, peanut butter & toilet paper. For more information, call 828-3750.
BIBLE STUDY AT SAINTS JOHN & PAUL PARISH CENTER
Saints John & Paul Parish Center, 341 S. Main St., Coventry, will offer “Lectio: Evangelization and the Acts of the Apostles,” bible study, every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. All are welcome to attend free of charge. No need to register, just come and bring friends and family! Refreshments & study guides will be provided.
WEST WARWICK FOOD CUPBOARD
The West Warwick Assistance Agency operates a food cupboard at 1293 Main Street serving all West Warwick residents living at or below three times the federal poverty level. We are open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10AM-2PM, unless there is a town-wide parking ban in effect. We offer standard amounts of core groceries based on household size as well as self-serve selections of produce, bread and assorted other noncore grocery items we have on hand. If you have any questions, feel free to call us at 828-0310, and no appointment is necessary to visit our facility.
COVENTRY PUBLIC LIBRARY
SUNDAYS!
NOW OPEN
Need to use a computer or borrow a book, movie or audiobook… but it’s a Sunday?! Fall is officially here, and the Coventry Library is back to our regular hours, including being open on Sundays! Our regular hours are observed Labor Day through Memorial Day, and we are open: Monday-Thursday 9AM to 8PM; Friday-Saturday 9AM to 5PM; and Sunday from 12 to 4PM. Looking forward to seeing you!
CRIBBAGE PLAYERS WANTED
The Coventry Resource & Senior Center, 50 Wood Street, Coventry, is seeking Cribbage Players for Thursdays at 1PM. If you want to learn, there is someone who can teach you on Fridays at 1PM. Call 822-9175 for more information.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF WEST WARWICK HEAVENLY HEART FOOD PANTRY
First Baptist Church of West Warwick, 1613 Main Street, has their Heavenly Heart Food Pantry open to all from 11AM-1PM on the 1st Saturday of every month.
WANTAKNOHOW GARDEN CLUB PLANT SALE
Saturday, May 17, 8am - 12noon. Summit Baptist Church, 1176 Victory Highway (Rt. 102), Greene. Plants: $5/each to benefit the Wantaknohow Garden Club Scholarship Fund.
LOCAL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT
Quaker Transmissions
“If you think you have a problem, don’t hesitate to call”
By JENNIFER COATES
No matter the season, your safety on the road depends on the proper maintenance and upkeep of your vehicle. Car troubles can appear in any season and can bring with them a host of major repairs and unexpected expenses – that is unless you are diligent about recognizing and tending to signs of trouble. When these signs of trouble emerge, you need a repair shop that you can depend on — a repair shop just like Quaker Transmissions.
Quaker Transmissions in West Warwick is best known for its transmission, clutch, and drive train repair work but it provides comprehensive overall repair work as well. The owner of Quaker Transmissions, Rob George, is known for his technical expertise as well as the dedica-
tion and loyalty he has shown his customers since the busi ness first opened decades ago. This is a family-run operation that depends on its reputation for excellence and quality workmanship to compete in the world of auto repair. Rob and his talented crew take their work serious ly and approach it with pro fessionalism and full trans parency.
Few things on a car are as difficult to fix as the transmission, and this is not a job for home mechanics. If your car is suddenly grinding, slamming, or just not going into gear, you most likely have a transmission problem on your hands. Seek the assistance of the professionals at Quaker Transmission if the car has these warning signs: it is no longer going into gear,
it is slipping out of gear while driving or if a substantial amount of fluid is leaking and leaving a pool under your vehicle. Repairing damage to your transmission early can help save you money and keep you on the road for a long time to come.
Quaker Transmissions provides outstanding repair work for electronic, axle, 4 x 4, and transmission prob -
lems, as well as performs expert clutch replacements and repairs on all automobiles and light trucks, both foreign and domestic. They handle all automatic and manual transmissions and provide the ever-important preventive maintenance work to extend the life of your transmission. Quaker Transmissions offers free road tests and estimates on most
cars (a minimal labor cost is involved if the transmission must be removed from the vehicle). They also welcome extended warranties, handle fleet maintenance accounts, and are available for towing.
For those who worry about the expense of car repairs, Quaker Transmissions offers financing through Synchrony Financial. Call and speak with office manag
er Barbara George to explore your options.
Quaker Transmissions is located at 67 Tiogue Avenue, Route 3, in West Warwick. Hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm. Quaker Transmissions can be reached at 826-2800 (Fax 823-8310). Check them out at www.quakertransmissions.com.
Homeowners’ fasciation with a lush, green lawn is something that has developed over time and is still “growing” strong.
According to a 2019 survey conducted on behalf of the National Association of Landscape Professionals, 81 percent of all Americans had lawns and 79 percent said a lawn is an important feature when buying or renting a property. Even though lush lawns are still coveted, due to drought and the financial climate many people are taking inventory of their landscapes and deciding if a lawn is a priority, even going so far as to reinvent their spaces
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with lawn alternatives. Still, there are ways to keep properties green no matter which route is taken. Here’s a look at some environmentally friendly ways to address a landscape.
Irrigate from below
Drip irrigation systems utilize a network of valves, pipes and tubing close to the roots of plants or under the soil. Such systems are more efficient than surface irrigation options, helping to save water and nutrients in the soil.
Water early
Scotts Lawn Care suggests watering a lawn in the morning before 10 a.m. when it is cooler and winds tend to be calmer. This ensures water can be absorbed into the soil and grass roots before evaporation occurs. Watering midday may cause the water droplets on the lawn blades to heat up and actually scorch the lawn.
Plant a new grass type
Homeowners can experiment with eco-friendly grass seed blends that mix native grasses and may not require as much water nor ideal growing conditions.
Utilize green alternatives
Rather than focusing solely on grass, some homeowners are turning to alternatives like clover and even moss, particularly if their landscapes do not have the most pristine growing conditions. This may reduce the need for chemical fertilizers and herbicides. The result is still a green, inviting yard.
Watch the lawn height
Mowing too frequently or at too low a height may compromise the lawn’s ability to thrive. Grass cut to the proper height develops a deep root system to better locate water and nutrients in the soil. That means homeowners may not have to water as much or as frequently. Taller lawns also shade the soil and the roots, reducing some evaporation.
Compost
Leave the clippings on the lawn to break down and further feed nutrients to the lawn, helping it look greener and thrive. Furthermore, rely on supplementation with compost to reinforce the nutrient profile in the soil. The National Resources Defense Council says composting is the natural process of recycling organic matter, such as leaves and food scraps, into a valuable fertilizer.
Green landscapes are possible with a few tips that help conserve water and maximize natural resources.
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The Coventry Resource & Senior Center, 50 Wood Street, Coventry, offers free Notary Services to Coventry residents. Please call 822-9175 to ensure a Notary is available for you.
West Warwick Public Schools is in need of in-person volunteer mentors for students in Grades K-12. The time commitment is 1 hour per week. Anybody who is interested in volunteering can call or email me, Dana Papitto, Mentor Coordinator, at: (401) 825-6530 or dpapitto@ww-ps.com
RI COMMUNITY FOOD BANK
If you are in need of food, you can call the RI Community Food Bank at 942-6325 or you can visit www.rifoodbank.org for a complete list of open pantries statewide.
JOIN CUB SCOUT PACK 13, CENTREVILLE
Adventure is waiting! Build Yours. Join Cub Scout Pack 13, Centreville. We meet every Wednesday at 130 Legris Avenue, West Warwick. Please contact James Mclellan at 401-5235723 or jimmac54@cox.net Find us on Facebook, Pack 13 Centreville.
WIDOWS SUPPORT GROUP
Church of the Apostles, 170 Fairview Avenue in Coventry, hosts a support group for widows and widowers to meet and support one another - whether you have lost a loved one recently or some time ago. The group meets the second Saturday of each month at 11:30AM.
