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Weekly Recap
Pawtucket Residents:
We’re excited to announce the launch of the Pawtucket Business Improvement Program (P-BIP), a new grant opportunity to support local businesses! Eligible businesses can apply for up to $100,000 in funding for storefront upgrades, facility improvements, equipment, and more.
Learn more and apply: Click Here
This Week:
- Join the Mayor’s Community Board and the Pawtucket Police Department at National Night Out on Tuesday, August 5, from 5–9 p.m. at Payne Park. This event is a chance to connect with neighbors, meet local officers, and share your thoughts on life in Pawtucket.
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Graduates of Shea, Tolman, Pawtucket East, and West, reconnect with your school community! Join our alumni network to share your story, support students, and help shape the new Pawtucket High School. Click here to join.
- Community Spotlight: Celebrating Student Success Through the Bernard & Madeleine Mondor Charitable Foundation
Upcoming Events:
- You’re Invited to the Pawtucket Falls Carnival! Join us on August 28, 2025, at 12:00 PM at the Pawtucket Falls Healthcare Center for an afternoon of games, rides, food, and fun! Bring the whole family and celebrate the end of summer with your community.
- Pawtucket Arts & Culture Festival 2025! Mark your calendars for August 29 – September 7 as Pawtucket comes alive with music, art, food, and cultural celebrations! Enjoy events like the Dragon Boat Races, Cape Verdean Festival, Empanada Fest, Fall Fest, and more.
- Hope Artiste Village 2025: From live music and art shows to vintage markets and family events, Hope Artiste Village has something for everyone. Events run July through November, with weekly happenings and special celebrations. Check out the full schedule: hopeartistevillage.com/events
- Summer Performance Series Returns to Daggett Farm & Pawtucket Veterans Memorial Amphitheater! All summer!
- Daggett Farm/Thursday Evenings/6:00-7:30pm
- Pawtucket Veterans Memorial Amphitheater/Sunday Evenings/6:00-7:30pm
- RI Summer Meals: At Pawtucket Library July 30th-August 20th Monday-Friday 12:00-1:00pm
- 27th Annual City of Pawtucket Photo Contest – 27th Annual Photo Contest
- Level Up Your Art! Wednesday, August 6th at 6:00pm at the Pawtucket Library in the Caidin Room create your own shark painting with Mermaid Masterpieces. Registration Required!
- Teen Fortnite Tournament! Thursday, August 7th at 4:00pm. Register through QR Code in Flyer or event Calendar!
- Sound Bath Meditation with SHRI Yoga, Wednesday August 6th @6:00 p.m., Campbell Auditorium
- Spanish Conversation Class, Monday August 4th @6:30 p.m., Woolley Conference Room
- Women’s Conversation Circle, Saturday August 9th @11:00 a.m., Teen Center
- Working Man Distillers event schedule
Important Notice:
- Pawtucket Farmers Market: Continuing the Jungle this spring and summer!
- RIBBA – Skill-Up Program
- International Market Vender Call! Looking for Vendors! Market Launch September 27th from 11:00am to 3:00pm, set up at 10:00am. Every Saturday through 2025. Apply now to reserve your spot!
Have a beautiful week!
City of Pawtucket