Catherine Lutz, professor of anthropology at Brown University, will discuss “The Costs of War: Human, Economic, Social and Political,” focusing on the Costs of War report about the past decade of wars in Afghanistan, Iraq and Pakistan. The program is sponsored by the East Bay Citizens for Peace, the American Friends Service Committee, South East New England and the Barrington Public Library.
The second workshop in a four-week seminar called “Let’s Get You Working!” focuses on tips and resources to help you look for work in the right places. Call to sign up.
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5:00 pm
Job Search Workshop @ Lighthouse Assembly of God
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Authors Adam Braver and Ann Hood @ Weaver Memorial Library
The Weaver Library welcomes author Adam Braver, who will be speaking about his new book, “Misfit,” a novel focusing on the last weekend of Marilyn Monroe’s life. Author Ann Hood will join him afterwards for a discussion on writing historical fiction. Books by Braver and Hood will be available for purchase and signing.
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7:00 pm
Authors Adam Braver and Ann Hood @ Weaver Memorial Library
Sep
13
Thu
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Back to School Science Night @ Heritage State Park Visitors Center
Mad Science of Southern Massachusetts and Rhode Island hosts this third annual event that will turn a Fall River visitors center into a “mad science” laboratory for a night. Mad Science will have “edutaining” science demonstrations and hands-on activities for elementary school-age children and their parents. In addition to tables of managed and self-directed science activities, there will be a Mad Science show beginning at 6 p.m. No pre-registration is required.
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5:30 pm
Back to School Science Night @ Heritage State Park Visitors Center
Sakonnet Vineyards’ “Summer Music Nights” series concludes next week with a performance by Barrington singer-songwriter Becky Chace. Bring a blanket or chair and enjoy live music on the lawn. Food will be available from the Coop Cafe. No outside alcohol is permitted.
The Barrington Public Library continues its nonpartisan series, “Take Six: The Big Issues of 2012,” with immigration scholar and lawyer Irene Scarf, who will discuss immigration policy in the United States. The series continues Thursday evening through Oct. 11.
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7:00 pm
Election Issues Series @ Barrington Public Library
This family bike event benefits Star Kids, a nonprofit that gives high-risk, low-income children a chance to escape a life of crime, disease and poverty for which they might otherwise be destined. There are two Ocean Drive Loops (seven and 15 miles) and a 30-mile course on Indian Avenue.
The George Hail Library’s monthly book-sharing group restarts after a summer hiatus. Instead of discussing one book in common, this group comes together to recommend books to each other. Share your favorite books, new or old, with fellow book-lovers, have a casual, lively conversation and enjoy hot coffee or tea.
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11:00 am
Friday Favorites @ George Hail Free Library
Sep
15
Sat
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International Coastal Cleanup @ Throughout Rhode Island
The Audubon Society of Rhode Island invites volunteers to head to the shore to not only clean up the trash, but also document each piece of trash picked up. The effort is organized internationally by the Ocean Conservancy. Contact July Lewis at 401/949-5454, ext. 3044 or jlewis@asri.org to find a beach cleanup near you.
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9:00 am
International Coastal Cleanup @ Throughout Rhode Island
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