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Audubon Society of Rhode Island
Environmental Education Center 1401 Hope Street, Route 114
Bristol, RI 02809
Phone: 401-245-7500
Stay in touch with the great outdoors
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The Audubon Environmental Education Center is a state-of-the art natural history museum and aquarium that puts fun and excitement into experiencing nature. Look inside a 33-foot life size Right Whale, discover life in a tide pool, and observe Narragansett Bay’s marine life. The Center’s interactive exhibits feature local habitats. Situated on the 28-acre McIntosh Wildlife Refuge the Environmental Education Center has walking trails with a ¼ mile boardwalk that winds through fresh and saltwater marshes leading to a majestic view of Narragansett Bay. The refuge is along the East Bay Bike Path allowing bikers and walkers access to the refuge’s natural beauty. The Center offers guided tours, nature walks, special family programs and much more throughout the year. The facility and trails are handicapped accessible.
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Gingerbread House Decorating Contest and Artisan Fair
Artists' Exchange, 50 Rolfe Square
Cranston, RI
December 5, 2009
At this popular annual event, participants start with a graham cracker construction and craft it into a work of art. Prizes awarded to winners in each age level category. Plus, artisans, raffles and more. Advance reservations strongly recommended (call to reserve). Cost: $11 per house. Time: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Information: 401.490.9475 or visit
www.artists-exchange.org
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Holiday Inn Mansfield-Foxboro
31 Hampshire Street
Mansfield, MA 02048
Phone: 508-339-2200
Fax: 508-339-1040
Minutes from the Comcast Center, Patriot Place & Gillette Stadium.
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The newly renovated The Holiday Inn Mansfield-Foxboro Hotel, located 35 minutes south of Boston and 25 minutes north of Providence, Rhode Island, is ideally suited for business and leisure travelers. Whether you are visiting Boston, Cape Cod or Newport, taking in a concert at the Tweeter Center, or cheering the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium, we will exceed your expectations. Our full service hotel features 202 over sized rooms and suites, a beautiful atrium courtyard, two restaurants and free high speed Internet service. Our state of the art fitness center includes life cycles, treadmills, Nautilus and Nordic Track equipment, step aerobics, Jacuzzi, sauna, indoor pool and more. The Holiday Inn Mansfield-Foxboro is also a pet friendly property.
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Roger Williams Park Zoo
1000 Elmwood Avenue
Providence, RI 02907
Phone: 401-785-3510
From the arctic to our own backyard
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Roger Williams Park Zoo is home to well over 100 species of rare and fascinating animals from around the world including elephants, giraffes, snow leopards, kangaroos, moon bears, gibbons and many others, all in naturalistic settings. The Zoo is open year ‘round, with special events scheduled throughout the year. Visit our link or call for more information.
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Greg Piccolo and The Heavy Juice Expansion Pac! – Westerly November 26, 2009 |
Soul Shot – Westerly November 27, 2009 |
Arrival of Santa Claus – Westerly November 27, 2009 |
Roomful of Blues-- Westerly November 28, 2009 |
Santa at the Zoo – Providence November 28, 2009 |
St. Ann Arts and Cultural Center Winter Carnival -- Woonsocket November 28, 2009 to November 29, 2009 |
Downtown Holiday Festival -- Providence December 5, 2009 |
Audubon Holiday Craft Fair -- Smithfield December 5, 2009 |
Holiday Open House -- Tiverton December 5, 2009 to December 6, 2009 |
Trans-Siberian Orchestra -- Providence December 10, 2009 |
Historic Musical Reunion -- Providence December 11, 2009 |
Jamestown Community Chorus concert -- Jamestown December 12, 2009 to December 13, 2009 |
Winterscapes -- Providence December 12, 2009 |
Warm Up for the Holidays -- Portsmouth December 12, 2009 |
Music in the Galleries by Newport Brass Quintet -- Newport December 20, 2009 |
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