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Weekly Recap
Pawtucket Residents:
- Restaurant Week 2025 in Pawtucket runs October 20–25! Dozens of local restaurants are serving up special breakfast, lunch, and dinner options, making it the perfect way to explore our city’s diverse dining scene. Support local businesses, try as many spots as you can, and share your foodie photos with us using #PawtucketEats!
- Pawtucket is now an official AARP Age-Friendly Community! We invite older adults and caregivers (45+) to take our survey and share their input on how the city can better meet their needs. Thanks to all our partners, including AARP-RI, Age-Friendly-RI, and the Pawtucket Senior Citizens Council, for helping make this possible. Click the link or scan the QR code to have your voice heard!
- Don’t miss the Pawtucket Hall of Fame Awards Banquet on Friday, November 7, 2025, at the Pawtucket Armory Arts Center! Celebrate this year’s inductees—honoring those who have gone above and beyond for our community—while enjoying a reception and dinner hosted by NBC10’s Barbara Morse. Purchase your tickets by October 17 before prices increase!
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VFW Post 306 is offering scholarship opportunities for middle and high school students! High school students can compete for the $35,000 Voice of Democracy® audio-essay scholarship, while middle school students can enter the $5,000 Patriot’s Pen® essay contest. Submit your entry by October 31, 2025, to share your thoughts on this year’s patriotic themes and have a chance to win!
Community Spotlight: School Committee Members Juan Pablo Barrera & Angeliz Rosa
Upcoming Events:
- Join us on Thursday, October 30th, from 4:00 to 6:00 pm for City Hall-O-Ween
- 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
- Pawtucket Public Library: Sound Bath Meditation with SHRI Yoga
- Davies Career & Technical High School: Open House
- Trunk or Treat: Slater Park
- Halloween Night: Pawtucket YMCA, October 24th, 6PM – 9PM
- Trick or Suite: Rhode Island FC October 25TH, 5PM – 7PM
- Katxupa Festival: October 26th
- BVCAP ESL
Have a beautiful weekend!
City of Pawtucket