West Bay RI Strides for Independence Walk-a-Thon 1k/5k
By: Adam Swift on April 3, 2026 in
West Bay RI Strides for Independence Walk-a-Thon 1k/5k West Bay RI Presents: Strides for Independence 2026 Ten Walks Walk-a-Thon. One Community. Endless Possibilities. Warwick, RI — What happens when a […]
Warwick Weekend Events: Farmer’s Market, 2 Walks
By: Rob Borkowski on October 10, 2024 in Good Times, News to You
WARWICK, RI — This Warwick Weekend events roundup begins with the final Friday Farmer’s Market, then Pilgrim Boys’ Soccer night out fundraiser an walks to end domestic violence and bullying, […]
Warwick Family Asks Help After Center Court Fire
By: Rob Borkowski on June 19, 2023 in News to You, Police News & Fire News in RI
WARWICK, RI — A local family is asking the public’s help after losing Nathan D. White, 64, to a June 14 Center Court fire that also claimed the home he […]
Thrive Raises $27K at Gamm Fundraiser
By: Rob Borkowski on May 13, 2022 in Good Times
WARWICK, RI — Thrive Behavioral Health raised $27,000 during its annual fundraiser at The Gamm Theatre May 4, the first Thrive fundraiser in three years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. […]
Equestrian Trail Ride Sunday Benefits American Cancer Society
By: Rob Borkowski on May 31, 2019 in Good Times
WARWICK, R.I. — If you dig riding horses and researching cancer cures, RoseTerrian has just the thing Sunday, 9 a.m. at Goddard Park with her Relay For Life Equestrian Trail Ride fundraiser. […]
GoFundMe Page Seeks Aid For Family Displaced by Toll Gate Road Fire
By: Rob Borkowski on April 17, 2017 in News to You
In 2015, Tina Smith helped Jennifer Montecalvo provide Christmas dinner for her family, and now she’s returning the favor with a GoFundme page after Smith’s family’s belongings and home were destroyed during Saturday’s fire at their 126 Toll Gate Road apartment.
Penta Wins Pie-Eating Contest Raising $14,000 for Be The Change
By: Rob Borkowski on December 6, 2016 in Good Times
Mike Penta, whom voters may remember as one of three candidates running for Warwick’s Dist. 21. representative seat in the General Assembly, also co-owner of Gel’s Kitchen in West Warwick, won Saturday’s pie eating contest at the Portuguese Holy Ghost Society event that drew hundreds and raised $14,066 for charity.
Holy Ghost Pie Eating Contest Benefits ‘Be The Change’
By: Rob Borkowski on November 30, 2016 in Good Times
WEST WARWICK, R.I. — If you like pie and providing a helping hand to people who need a little assistance, the Portugese Holy Ghost Society at 11 Ventura St. is the place to be today during their pie eating contest fundraiser to benefit Be The Change.
Megan Harney Sings at Coventry Relay for Life Friday Night
By: Rob Borkowski on June 23, 2016 in Good Times
The 2016 Coventry Relay for Life, the annual festival fundraiser for research into cures and treatment for cancer patients, starts at 4 p.m. Friday at Coventry High School’s track, lasting through 7 a.m. Saturday, assembling Knockerball RI, a frozen T-shirt contest, raffles, food, lawn games and a concert by pop rock-country singer Megan Harney.
Fagundes Fundraiser Aids Couple Injured in Feb. 13 Crash
By: Rob Borkowski on February 23, 2016 in Police, Police News & Fire News in RI
GoFundme.com donors have raised $6,765 so far to help Alison and Jeff Fagundes, who were seriously injured Feb. 13 at 175 Metro Center Boulevard when a truck struck them head-on at 10 p.m., putting them in financial straights as they prepare for a new baby in a few months.
Organizations Launch Fundraisers for Displaced Four Seasons Families
By: Rob Borkowski on September 21, 2015 in News to You, Police News & Fire News in RI
Organizations are marshaling donations and the generosity of the community following Saturday morning’s fire at Four Seasons apartments, which displaced 24 families.
Community Rallies To imPossible Dream’s Aid After Vandalism
By: Rob Borkowski on August 14, 2015 in Business, News to You, Police, Police News & Fire News in RI
imPossible Dream Director Diane Florio-Penza had two morning surprises this week — first when she discovered about $7,000 in damage to the integrated all-abilities playground Thursday, then Friday when two trucks of volunteers showed to help clean it up.
CVS Named Presenting Sponsor for Rocky Point 5K
By: Rob Borkowski on May 13, 2015 in Good Times, News to You
Warwick, RI – When runners return for the Rocky Point 5K June 27, they’ll have CVS Health Charity Classic to thank, in part.
Bark for Life Goes State-Wide at Warwick City Park Sunday
By: Rob Borkowski on May 1, 2015 in Good Times
Rhode Island’s first state-wide Bark for Life, a four-hour human and canine community festival fundraiser aiding cancer cure and treatment research, comes to Warwick City Park Sunday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Dancing with the Stars of Mentoring Coming April 30
By: Rob Borkowski on April 19, 2015 in Good Times
Amateur dancers training with The Dancing Feeling studio instructors will vie for top billing at the Dancing with the Stars of Mentoring fundraiser April 30, aiding youth mentoring programs statewide.
Community Rallies Fundraisers for Westgate Residents
By: Rob Borkowski on March 18, 2015 in News to You, Police, Police News & Fire News in RI
Warwick, RI -Officials, residents and businesses have organized several fundraisers for the 100 people left homeless since fire destroyed the Westgate Condominium complex at 754 Quaker Lane, and you can help, too.
In the Pink: Senior Rallies Warwick Vets for Breast Cancer Charity
By: Rob Borkowski on October 3, 2014 in Good Times, Schools
Warwick, RI – Warwick Vets students competed in a Humvee push, jumped down and on a bounce house, played games and entered a raffle at the end of school Friday, all wearing pink, to benefit breast cancer research.
Hundreds Walk In Team Mom’s Cancer Fundraiser
By: Rob Borkowski on September 29, 2014 in Good Times, News to You
Warwick, RI – More than 400 walkers gathered at Warwick City Park Saturday morning to support Misty Lourenco, benefiting a fund to help her pay medical bills while she fights the bone cancer osteosarcoma.