VIRTU ARTS FESTIVAL - 16 YEARS STRONG As another incredible exhibition of the arts has come and gone in Wilcox Park, The

Chamber of Commerce would like to acknowledge the fabulous volunteers from the

community and from the Washington Trust Company, and the awesome committee who

makes this event happen each year. For 16 years Angie Smith has served on the Virtu

committee, and she has chaired this event for the last 11 years. She greets artists, oversees

booth set up, recruits and motivates volunteers and assists with tax collection. Angie

devotes over 20 hours to this event each Memorial Day weekend. Mike Benevides has

also served on the Virtu committee for 16 years. Mike secures tractors for the event,

repairs and secures trailers and golf carts for the event, personally picks up all of the is

equipment from various local residents who donate use of their equipment. His work starts

Thursday night before the show and he continues all weekend long helping artists unload,

erecting signage, and all sorts of physical labor throughout the event. On the Memorial

Day, when the rest of the committee is home recovering from the long weekend workout,

Mike still has to return tractors and trailers, a task that takes up half the day. He literally

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WESTERLY BEACHES MAKE

HEADLINES WITH E.M.I.L.Y.

Jeff Lenihan and Kevin Roy, two of

Westerly’s most experienced lifeguards,

have just returned from Malibu California

where they were trained to use the EMILY

lifeguard robots. The new equipment will

be an additional tool in the arsenal of tools

used for beach safety. It will not be used

in every rescue instance, and will not

replace any lifeguard staff. Community

response to this life saving technology has

been terrific and the publicity coverage for

our community has been nationwide.

Three tv stations, National Public Radio

and a radio station from Boston and the

Hartford Courant have all done extensive

interviews about EMILY. Donations are

still being accepted. Look for EMILY at

the two Westerly Town beaches later this

month. Continued on page 3

Chamber News & Views JUNE 2012 www.westerlychamber.org info@westerlychamber.org 401.596.7761

INSIDE -New Members

-Member News

-Business After Hours

-Fiji Tour

FUSION Thank you Valenti Family of Auto

Dealerships, Gira! Florals and Events and

Smashing Photo Booth! Their generous

support allowed Fusion to be a tremendous

success! It was a win-win for everybody

involved. The Greater Mystic Chamber of

Commerce and Greater Westerly-Pawcatuck

Area Chamber of Commerce each profited by

$5,700. The fabulous artists in the mill had

their incredible works exposed to a larger

audience, as many people had never been to

that facility before. Sue Adam of Gira! Florals

and Events did an incredible job transforming

a garage into a New York style nightclub.

Every single detail of the environment was

cleverly and creatively displayed into a funky,

artsy theme that truly captured the spirit of this

eclectic arts celebration.

photo by Georgann Casey

The live bodypainting was a popular

attraction as local artists Lisa Szaro, Millie

Donovan, Serena Bates and Finn Moran

worked alongside noted NY City

bodypainter Andy Golub. Each artists

created spectacular designs on the models,

using the human body as a canvas.

Several event patrons joined the fun,

shedding their shirts and getting their

bodies painted as well. Thanks to Fal

Hauser for henna tattoos, and to all of the

volunteers who donated their time with

this event. Thanks also to Eric Pivco of

the Velvet Mill for his unwavering support

and generosity in allowing this to be the

first major event to be hosted at that

location. Continued on page 3

photo by Georgann Casey

photo by Maria Scaglione

Buckley Heating & Cooling and

Belmont Market Announce “Heat

and Eat” Campaign to Benefit the

Jonnycake Center of Peace Dale. Federal research shows that while all

families increase their expenditures on home

heating fuel during the winter, low-income

families offset this cost by decreasing food

purchases. In response, Buckley Heating &

Cooling and Belmont Market are partnering

in a new “Heat and Eat” Campaign to

benefit the Jonnycake Center of Peace Dale

and increase awareness of its efforts to

create hunger-free communities. The

campaign will award a minimum of 25 new

automatic delivery fuel customers a $25

Belmont Market Gift Card. A matching gift

card will be donated to the Jonnycake

Center of Peace Dale. Buckley Heating &

Cooling Fuel Sales Representative Steve

Maciel, who also runs the non-profit End

Congratulations to Casa Della Luce for

winning the Chowder Cook Off for the

Rotary Club of Westerly. Their chowder

was sampled by hundreds of guests who

voted them tops among 20 local restaurants.

Stop by the restaurant today and sample

some for yourself!

NEW MEMBERS

Franklin Security

31/2 Cottage Street

Westerly, RI 02891

Phone: 860-449-2723

Contact: Jen Felicetti

Email: bgeersr@aol.com

Professional security services for your

business or professional events.

The Mews Tavern

456 Main Street

Wakefield, RI 02879

Phone: 401-783-9370

Contact: George McAuliffe

Email: info@mewstavern.com

Website: mewstavern.com

If you ever find yourself in Wakefield, RI,

be sure to stop by the Mews Tavern.

Originally a small fishermen's tavern

which opened in 1947, owners Dave and

Danny have transformed the building into

a legendary Rhode Island restaurant and

bar. No matter what time of day you're in

town, the Mews has something for

everyone. Check out the original Tavern

plastered in dollar bills with 69

microbrews on tap and a jukebox jamming

until 1am or enjoy the best burger in South

County in the Mews dining room –

complete with a full size tree, decorated by

patrons with anything from kayaks to

racoons! Make your way upstairs and

discover an authentic Celtic Pub featuring

over 200 different single malt scotches,

live entertainment and a pool table. And if

you're a sports fan, be sure to stop by the

Mews and check out any of the 22 Flat

Screen TV's – and a great place to watch

the next big game. There is so much

history packed into Mews, and that's why

people from all over the country check-in

whenever they're in town.

Beacon Hospice an Amedisys Company

1130 Ten Rod Rd

Suite C 104

North Kingstown, RI 02852

Phone: 401-294-6204

Fax: 401-294-6452

Contact: Kimberly Cullinane Pearson

Email: kimberlycullinane-b@amedisys.com

Website: beaconhospice.com

Beacon Hospice, an Amedisys company, was

established in 1995 to serve the needs of

terminally ill patients and their families.

Their North Kingstown, RI and Mystic, CT

Care Centers service the Greater Westerly-

Pawcatuck areas. Beacon offers a dedicated

team of hospice professionals to provide

expert pain and symptom management,

emotional and spiritual support, grief and

bereavement support. For more information

please consult their website,

www.beaconhospice.com or feel free to

contact them at 1-800-HOSPICE. Kimberly

is the local Account Executive, born and

raised here in Westerly.

Board members Deb Turrisi and Michelle Pendola help set up the

beautiful flower arrangements downtown from generous donations

from the “Westerly is Blooming” program.

The 14th

Annual Pawcatuck River Duck Race was held on

Saturday, April 28, 2012. The weather and the river

cooperated which provided us with a very successful duck

race! Thousands of spectators crowded downtown Westerly-

Pawcatuck to view the duck race and enjoy the fun activities

the event had to offer. This year, over 50 local schools and

non-profit agencies received over $56,000, collectively, from

their efforts in duck sponsorship certificate sales. Our Grand

Prize Winner of a trip for four to Walt Disney World was

Mary Mcrea of Pawcatuck, CT and in our Corporate Race

Aruba Rentals won. We are proud and pleased to have the

opportunity to produce this effective community fundraiser

each year. Thank you to all the many volunteers and

committee members that helped put together this year’s

successful Duck Race! Rudi Hauser Jr. and Andy Schilke

thank you for all your hard work!

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VIRTU Continued from page 1

gives up his Memorial day weekend so the

Town can have the benefit of Virtu, and there

is no way we could do the show without his

support. His family helps in a variety of

ways each year as well. Rudi Hauser has

worked on Virtu for the last 8 years and is

another incredible committee member. He

also helps with tractors and unloading artists

and every other manual labor task that is

needed. Like Mike, Rudi gives over 12 hours

of his time each year on Memorial Day

weekend. Carlene Donarummo and Rich

Stockman also donate over 6 hours each year

for the past 16 years.

Thank you to Geraldine B. Cunningham

Associates Financial Advisors for their

incredible support of the Creation Station.

They underwrote the entire tent this year,

allowing hundreds of families to enjoy free

hands-on activities. Thanks also to the many

talented artists, all our other sponsors, to the

Westerly Police Department, and the

Westerly Public Library Library for hosting.

FUSION Continued from page 1

The food was plentiful and we would like to

thank Foxwoods Resort Casino, Behan

Family Farm and The Bridge for setting up

a booth and serving food all night. In

addition, thanks to the following for donating

food platters:

Dunns Corners Market

The Andrea Resort

Casa Della Luce

WB Cody’s

Paddy’s

Applebees

Prime Time Café

Pizza Place

Thanks to Cottrell Brewing for a donation of

beer, and to Langworthy Farm and Vias

Imports for donating and serving wine all

night during the event. Thanks to Gray Sail

Brewery for also having a presence and

introducing free samples of their product to

the patrons.

If you missed Fusion, you missed an amazing

good time! Check out more than 200 pictures

on our Facebook page. Thanks to

Georgeann Casey and Maria Scaglione for

donating their professional photography

services to document the event. Thanks to

our fun-loving and gorgeous models who had

an amazing time participating in the event:

Nikki Mills, Caitlin Smolinski, Tandy Acuna,

Charisse Laughery, Kaena Dunn, Alexis

Tattersall, Vanessa Luzzi, Tonya

Pietroscawicz, Kate Morrow and Eric

Nunez.

Will we repeat Fusion next year?

Absolutely! And we look forward to

presenting an entirely different, but equally as

exciting adult event, at the same venue later

this year. Stay tuned for all the details!

A beautiful family- Whitney Krueger, Donna

Simmons and Grant Simmons, III

EMILY Continued from page 1

Once E.M.I.L.Y. is here, lifeguards will

spend a lot more time training and getting

familiar with the equipment and how it can

best be put to use in our waters. With over

35 lifeguards working this summer, it could

take quite some time to get the entire crew

thoroughly familiar with this new

technology. The 2012 season will likely be

used solely for lifeguard training purposes

and for potential after-hours rescues by

emergency response personnel.

Facade Program Awards

$1,500 Three grants of $500 have been approved

by The Chamber’s Façade Improvement

Committee. Melissa Ashley Bridal will

receive funds to support replacing a

storefront window that suffered an 8 foot

long crack during an act of random

vandalism. The crack has been taped for

several months as the business tried to gain

assistance from the landlord to no avail.

The Twisted Vine, a new piano bar/lounge

that is opening in downtown soon, received

approval for $500 towards window repair

and $500 towards a new door.

There is still $5,500 left to award for façade

improvements. Committee members have

met with a variety of business owners

downtown to encourage them to take

advantage of this one-time opportunity to

secure funds to help make improvements to

awnings, doors/windows, or for exterior

painting. July 6 is the next application

deadline. For more information, contact

Lisa Konicki.

Scenes from Business After Hours at

Margaret Austin, Vice President of Nursing/Clinical Services Kathy McCuin from The Elms, Attorney Richard Panciera and

Gerry Cunningham from Cunningham Associates

Dr. Bourganos, Cardiologist and Dr. Yolen, Gastroenterologist Jennifer Schwindt, Westerly Hospital Foundation Board and

Bill Stanley from Lawrence & Memorial Hospital

Tony Trombino and Christine Misto from the Westerly Hospital Kim Wright from Frank Olean Center, Kimberly Cullinane Pearson

from Beacon Hospice an Amedisys Company and her husband Brian

Adam’s Garden

of Eden

360 North Anguilla Rd Pawcatuck, CT

(860) 599-4241

Waste

Management of

Rhode Island

Commercial Trash Services

(800) 955-0518

Benevides &

Turano LLC,

CPAs & Business Advisors

85 Beach Street

Westerly, RI

401-596-9797

Trustee donates coin bank

collection to Chelsea Groton

George W. Strouse, Trustee and retired CFO

of Chelsea Groton Bank, donated his

collection of antique “auxiliary” coin banks to

the company where he started his banking

career in 1967. Mr. Strouse donated the coin

banks, some of which date back to the early

1900’s, “to make a classic piece of

Connecticut banking history available to the

community.” Mr. Strouse went on to say that

coin banks were first introduced in the

1800’s. The bank provided depositors with a

numbered coin bank at no charge. The

number was then recorded on the customer’s

account record. Customers had to bring the

coin bank into the bank for the teller to unlock

it and to deposit the money into their account.

BAUERFINANCIAL, Inc., America’s leading

bank rating and research firm, has named

Chelsea Groton a 5-Star Superior financial

institution- the firm’s highest rating. The 5-

Star superior rating is bestowed to financial

institutions which demonstrate the highest

level of strength and performance. In fact,

Chelsea Groton Bank has earned this 5-Star

Superior rating for the last 71 consecutive

quarters. That gives Chelsea Groton the added

distinction of “Exceptional Performance

Bank”, a designation reserved for those

institutions that have earned and retained the

5-Star Superior rating for ten straight years.

Congratulations to Rebecca and Ian

Greene, owners of Cold Stone Creamery on

the birth of their daughter. Isabella Marie

Greene was born on Wednesday, May 9th at

10:50am. She weighed 7lb 11oz and is 20.5in

long.

Westerly Community Credit Union

secures $100,000 Grant

for Down Payment Assistance! The Westerly Community Credit Union has

been approved to participate in the Federal

Home Loan Bank Equity Builder Program.

The $100,000 grant will be used by the

Credit Union to help secure home ownership

for low to moderate income households.

Awards up to $10,000 per eligible family

will be available on a first-come, first-

served basis until funds are exhausted. Households earning 80% of the area median

income are eligible for this program. In

addition, Westerly Community Credit

Union is also offering $575 off closing

costs, as well as low fixed interest rates for

first time borrowers.

Westerly Community Credit Union is

proud to announce Brenda Owren has

joined the WCCU as the Assistant Financial

Services Manager for the Main Office

located in Westerly, RI. She will be

responsible for assisting in all branch

operations, staffing and member needs.

Brenda comes to WCCU with over 7 years

in the banking industry, most recently from

Citizens Bank as a Branch Manager.

Westerly Hospital News Two physicians have been voted on by their

peers as “Top Docs” in their specialty areas

in Rhode Island, according to results of a

recent survey done by Rhode Island Monthly

magazine. They are physicians Adrian

Hamburger, MD, Pain Management and

Mark J. Mancini, MD, Nephrology.

The Westerly Hospital in partnership with

Home and Hospice Care of Rhode Island is

offering a five-week Grief Support Group

starting June 1 through June 29 from 5 –

6:30 p.m. in the Hospital’s Henry J. Nardone

Conference Center. The program will be led

by a member of the Bereavement Team from

Home and Hospice Care of RI. Visit

www.westerlyhospital.org or call 401-348-

2300.

MEMBER NEWS

Charter Oak Federal Credit Union has

been honored by two industry organizations

for its social responsibility, financial

literacy and business-development

achievements during 2011. The Meriden-

based Credit Union League of Connecticut

awarded Charter Oak with its 3 top annual

honors – the Dora Maxwell Responsibility

Recognition Award, Louise Herring Award

for Philosophy in Action and Desjardins

Youth Financial Education Award. In

addition, the Credit Union National

Association’s Marketing and Business

Development Council honored Charter Oak

with Diamond Awards for its direct-mail

series to new members and its financial-

education outreach efforts with students

across eastern CT www.CharterOak.org.

Morin Associates, LLC Named

Platinum Member in the Principal

Financial Group Privileged

Partner Program

Kevin Morin, CFP

® has achieved platinum

status in the 2012 Group Benefits

Privileged Partner Program for the Principal

Financial Group®. Members reach this

status by offering outstanding client service

leading to new business in group insurance

benefits including: life, disability, dental

and vision. Platinum members of the

Group Benefits Privileged Partner Program

receive recognition, support and special

marketing opportunities from The Principal.

In addition, they partner with a member of

The Principal senior management team to

help them achieve their goals. Since the

inception of the program in 2011,

approximately 50 brokers have been named

to this prestigious group.

www.morinassociates.com

RI FAST FERRY ADDS A NEW

VESSEL TO EXPAND FERRY

SERVICE TO MARTHA’S

VINEYARD & SIGHTSEEING

CRUISES ON NARRAGANSETT

BAY THIS SUMMER

The Rhode Island Fast Ferry announced that

it will add a newly constructed $6 million

dollar state-of-the art fast ferry, the “Ava

Pearl” to its Martha's Vineyard route. The

vessel will be put into service later next

month. President Charles A. Donadio Jr. said

"We will be celebrating our tenth season, and

all our passengers will truly be benefiting

from our success." The new 150-passenger

ferry “Ava Pearl” will replace the current

vessel 400 passenger Millennium. The Ava

Pearl has been designed to meet the needs of

the service route and its passengers; the ferry

will be lighter and driven by propellers to

make this vessel much more fuel efficient.

The new ferry features an “S” bow shape, a

large dynamic active trim-tab ride-control

system and higher freeboard which will give

the ferry the latest in seakeeping technology

to enhance passenger comfort. The interior

cabin will be much like business-class service

with more leg room, luxurious Beurteaux

seating, along with a snack bar, two

restrooms, and five flat-screen TV monitors.

There is a separate luggage area forward and

rear as well as space for bicycles on the aft

deck. Outdoor seating will be provided on

the aft and forward decks with the upper deck

featuring protected outdoor seating. The 400-

passenger Millennium will be put into full-

time sightseeing which will expand the

Rhode Island Lighthouse Cruises and Sunset

Cruises on Narragansett Bay. It will be used

for daily sightseeing cruises and the

America’s Cup Races and the Tall Ships in

July. Rhode Island Fast Ferry provides ferry

service from Quonset Point to Oak Bluffs,

Martha’s Vineyard and Sightseeing Cruises

from late May through October.

Reservations are highly recommended and

can be made at www.vineyardfastferry.com

or www.rhodeislandbaycruises.com

CHARTER OAK ANNUAL

MEETING BOASTS

ACHIEVEMENTS Charter Oak Federal Credit Union marked the

strongest year in its history during 2011, with

net income reaching a record $8.4 million,

assets exceeding $700 million and mortgage

lending earning a top ranking for the second

consecutive year. The institution had

earnings growing from $4.9 million in 2010

to $8.4 million in 2011 and overall capital

reaching $69.7 million. Charter Oak’s

capital-to-assets ratio, a key indicator of

overall strength, was nearly 10 percent, well

above regulatory requirements. Deposits

surged 7.1 percent to $585 million in 2011,

and assets rose 7.3 percent to $702 million –

a new record. Charter Oak also was ranked

number one in the number of mortgage

transactions during 2011 and received a top

five-star rating from a leading bank and credit

union rating agency. In addition, Charter Oak

distributed $234,000 to over 200 community

organizations across eastern Connecticut. www.CharterOak.org.

Two new life saving instruments are

currently available for patient care in both the

Intensive Care Unit and Emergency

Department, thanks to the generous donations

from our community to the Westerly

Hospital Auxiliary’s Lights of Love campaign this past winter. Called

glidescopes, or video laryngoscopes, these

instruments incorporate a high resolution

digital camera, connected by a video cable to

a high resolution LCD monitor. Glidescopes

are most commonly used to directly visualize

a patient’s airway during difficult tracheal

intubations, a procedure which involves the

placement of a tube into the trachea

(windpipe) to maintain an open airway or to

serve as a conduit through which to

administer certain drugs. The procedure is

frequently performed in critically injured, ill

or anesthetized patients to facilitate

ventilation of the lungs, and to prevent the

possibility of asphyxiation or airway

obstruction.

Kevin M. McCarthy, President & CEO at

NewportFed is proud to announce the

promotion of Anna Ventura to Vice

President/Loan Processing Manager. In her

new role, she is responsible for the daily

management of the residential and consumer

loan origination and processing departments.

Events = Economic

Development Economic Development is much more

than recruiting new businesses to the

community and creating new jobs. It also

includes efforts that support the existing

business base, generating sales for

businesses so that they can grow and

maintain their presence here. For this

reason, The Chamber of Commerce works

tirelessly to produce large scale

community events so that the local

business community can benefit from the

increased traffic to our town. Simply put,

more people means increased sales and

increased awareness of our community for

potential sales in the future. An event such

as Virtu achieves many goals:

1. Promotes the arts community- we have

a rich and diverse talent pool of local

artists. Virtu provides a venue with an

audience of over 20,000 to expose local

artists and galleries such as the Gallery

on High Street and the Artists

Cooperative Gallery. Arts are an

economic engine in our downtown and

Virtu helps fuel that engine.

2. Generates sales for Retailers and

Restaurants- Patronage at local

restaurants and shops is dramatically

enhanced during the Virtu Art Show.

Many report their highest sales of the

year fall on that weekend as a result.

Artists themselves are also patronizing

the local eateries and staying in our

hotels, generating other sales for our

community.

3. Generates sales for Vendor Businesses-

The Chamber of Commerce pays

thousands for signage, ads, printing,

porta-johns, banners, t-shirts,

coffee/donuts/ice and other products or

services that are needed to produce this

show. All of those monies go to local

businesses that are Chamber members.

4. Raises over $20,000 for The Chamber

of Commerce.

When you support an event such as Virtu

or Riverglow you are doing your part to

support the local economy.

MEMBER NEWS

JUNE 2012 CALENDAR OF EVENTS/MEETINGS Compiled by The Greater Westerly-Pawcatuck Area Chamber of Commerce

JUN BINGO! Westerly Senior Center. Cash prizes/Refreshments. Every Sun. & Wed. 6:30pm. 596-2404

JUN WESTERLY ROTARY CLUB MEETING. Mondays. 5:30pm. Venice Restaurant. 401-315-2317

JUN SENIOR LUNCH & BINGO @ Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center. Each Mon. Tue & Wed 11am-2pm. 599-3285

JUN APPLEBEE’S: KARAOKE Thur 9-Mid, TRIVIA Fri 9-10pm 401-322-2045

JUN PAWCATUCK NEIGHBORHOOD CTR Yoga (Mon) 1pm, Tai Chi (Wed) 2:45pm, Game Day (Thur)11:30am 599-3285

JUN FREE BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING@Westerly Health Center. 10am-12pm. 401-348-0020. Each Wed.

JUN JOB SEARCH ASSISTANCE CLUB@PAWCATUCK NEIGHBORHOOD CTR Every Mon 9:30-10:30am 860-599-3285

JUN 1 - 17 FOREVER PLAID@THEATRE BY THE SEA theatrebythesea.com For tickets 401-782-8587

JUN 1 - 10 “THE HALLELUJAH GIRLS”@GRANITE THEATRE Thu-Sat 8pm, Sun 2pm For tickets call 401-596-2341

JUN 5 SEE THE TRANSIT OF VENUS@FROSTY DREW OBSERVATORY Ninigret Park 4-9pm 401-364-9508

JUN 6 WESTERLY ARTS OPENING NIGHT “Pocket Full of Posies” 5-8pm 401-596-2221

JUN 6,13,20,27 NET-MAKING, WEIRS & MORE@MASHANTUCKET PEQUOT MUSEUM Every Wed. 1-4pm 800-411-9671

JUN 7, 21 COCKTAILS WITH THE WHALES@MYSTIC AQUARIUM 6-9PM 860-572-5955

JUN 7,14,21,28 FAMER’S MARKET@85 MAIN ST WESTERLY 10AM-2PM Every Thur – Oct. 401-596-2054

JUN 7,14,21,28 TREES OF MASHANTUCKET@MASHANTUCKET PEQUOT MUSEUM Every Thur 1-4pm 800-411-9671

JUN 7,14,21,28 CLASSIC CAR CRUISE NIGHTS@WINDJAMMER EAST PARKING LOT 5:30PM Every Thur. 401-322-1026

JUN 7 - 10 33RD

ANNUAL SEA MUSIC FESTIVAL@MYSTIC SEAPORT mysticseaport.org 860-572-0711

JUN 8 - 9 STRAWBERRY THANKSGIVING CELEBRATION@Mashantucket Pequot Museum 11am-3pm 800-411-9671

JUN 9 ANNUAL RI SCOTTISH HIGHLAND FESTIVAL@Washington County Fairgrounds 9am-5pm Rain or Shine 401-596-5849

JUN 9 CT OPEN HOUSE DAY@MASHANTUCKET PEQUOT MUSEUM Every Fri 1-4pm 800-411-9671

JUN 9 SEASIDE VILLAGE FAIR@NARRAGANSETT PIER VILLAGE 10am-3pm Free Raindate 6/10th

JUN 9 BLOCK ISLAND FERRY TRIP@DOCK IN GALILEE – United Chambers Of Southern RI 10am-6pm Register 401-596-7761

JUN 9 WORLD OCEANS DAY@MYSTIC AQUARIUM 11am-3pm 860-572-5955

JUN 9 CHARITABLE SCHOLARSHIP DINNER@COOKED GOOSE Westerly Rotary Club 6pm

JUN 10 FIREMAN’S MEMORIAL PARADE@DOWNTOWN WESTERLY 9AM

JUN 10 CHILDREN’S CONCERT@WILCOX PARK The Westerly Band 2pm

JUN 10 2ND

BLESSING OF THE CAROUSEL@ADVENTURELAND NARRAGANSETT 1-3pm 401-789-0030

JUN 12 CAREGIVER SUPPORT GRP@ADULT DAY CTR OF WESTERLY Free & Open to Public. 2ND Tue. 7-8:30pm 596-1336

JUN 13 BUSINESS AFTER HOURS@APPLE REHAB WATCH HILL 5-7pm RSVP 401-596-7761

JUN 13 FOOD AS MEDICINE@WESTERLY HOSPITAL NARDONE CONF CTR 6-7:30PM 401-596-6000

JUN 13,20,27 TOM MCCOY FAMILY FUN RUN@PLEASANT VIEW INN Every Wed. 6-8PM 401-447-1879

JUN 14 TOWN OF WESTERLY LICENSE BOARD. Town Council Chambers. 2nd

Thur 9:30am

JUN 19 WESTERLY-PAWCATUCK DOWNTOWN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION. 16 High St 2nd

Fl. 3rd

Tue. 5:30pm

JUN 20-7/14 SOUND OF MUSIC@THEATRE BY THE SEA theatrebythesea.com For tickets 401-782-8587

JUN 20 YMCA GOLF & BOAT INVITATIONAL@WINNAPAUG GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB 11am 401-596-2894

JUN 21 YOUNG PROFESSIONALS NETWORK EVENT@PADDY’S BEACH CLUB 6-8pm FREE 401-596-7761

JUN 21 NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS. Shaw’s Supermarket Conf. Rm. 3rd

Thur. 7-9pm. 348-0248

JUN 21 10TH ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT@WINNAPAUG COUNTRY CLUB Benefit WEEF 11:30am 401-741-5680

JUN 22-7/22 “CALIFORNIA SCHEMIN”@GRANITE THEATRE Thu-Sat 8pm, Sun 2pm For tickets call 401-596-2341

JUN 22 “WHAT IF?”@OCEAN COMMUNITY COFFEEHOUSE MOVIE NIGHT 6:30PM 401-596-7400

JUN 23 - 24 3RD

ANNUAL SUMMER WINE FESTIVAL@MAUGLE SIERRA VINEYARDS Noon-6pm 860-464-2987

JUN 23 CHORUS OF WESTERLY’S SUMMER POPS@WILCOX PARK 8PM FREE 401-596-8663

JUN 24 SUMMER PANCAKE BREAKFAST@DOONEY AVIATION Benefit WAA 8am-1pm www.wstaa.net

JUN 25 KID’S NIGHT@ANDREA HOTEL Every Mon Kids eat $2, games 5-9pm 401-348-8788

JUN 25 FISHERMAN SPECIAL@ HOTEL Every Wed Lunch & Dinner $17 Fish, Chips, Chowder, Fritters 401-348-8788

JUN 26 ATWATER DONNELLY@WATCH HILL SUMMER MUSIC ON THE GREEN Every Tues 6PM FREE Raindate Thurs.

JUN 26 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNUAL DINNER & AUCTION@VENICE 6pm 401-596-7761

JUN 26 CARIBBEAN NIGHT@ANDREA HOTEL Every Tues $13 Live Jambalaya Bar 401-348-8788

JUN 28 MEXICAN NIGHT@ANDREA HOTEL Every Thur - All You Can Eat Tacos $10 5-10pm 401-348-8788

JUN 28 BOARD OF DIRECTORS COMMITTEE MEETING. Chamber Office 11:45am 401-596-7761

JUN 29-7/1 WOODEN BOAT SHOW@MYSTIC SEAPORT 9AM-5PM 860-572-0711

To include an event/meeting on our monthly "Calendar of Events," call or fax to Kirsten Petrizzo@ 401- 596-7761 or fax 401- 596-2190 before the 15

th of the month. E -mail: info@westerlychamber.org web site: www.westerlychamber.org