Good morning, Warwick.

Warwick nonprofits received $3.7M from the Rhode Island Foundation’s grants in 2025, making the city the second-largest recipient among 39 communities (per the report).

Janet Coit (former head of the state Department of Environmental Management) will become the new executive director of Farm Fresh RI on April 13 in Providence; she will work to secure new funding and boost local food programs amid recent cuts.

Local students will display artistic and technical works at Toll Gate High School on Wednesday, April 1 during the fourth annual Celebration of the Arts and Technology.

The event also features a robot demonstration by the high school's robotics team (state championship winners).

Yankee Magazine recommends three family spring break events: Daffodil Days at Blithewold Manor in Bristol (April 12 to May 11), Fairy Garden Days at Roger Williams Park in Providence (April 13 to April 28), and Sheep Shearing Day at Watson Farm in Jamestown (April 25).

Olivia Culpo, raised in Cranston, made history as the first Rhode Islander to win Miss Universe and was inducted into the local Heritage Hall of Fame in 2025.

She also helps boost local business with her family's restaurants across the state.

RIDOT will close the right lane on Rte.2 North near BJs Brewhouse Friday night, March 20 for bridge repairs as part of a multi-bridge project, and on Friday, March 27 lane shifts on I-295 will occur; all ramps and business access will remain open & construction employs accelerated methods.

On Joseph’s Day today, residents can enjoy a variety of zeppole from local bakeries—such as Buono’s Italian Bakery, LaSalle Bakery, Felicia’s Coffee, and Antonio’s Bakery—which serve both traditional and creative flavors of this beloved Italian pastry.

AAA plans to demolish the historic Caleb Greene House (Greene Homestead) on Centerville Road, with the property now fenced in anticipation of removal.

Officials have not yet confirmed a demolition schedule.

BVS hockey pulled off a comeback win and beat Lincoln 3-2 in the Division II final at The AMP (Wednesday, Mar.

18).

The La Salle/Warwick co-op won the RIIL Girls Hockey Championship by defeating South County 2-0 on March 18 at the AMP, marking a major local win.

6th Annual RI Wind Turbine Competition

8 AM – 5 PM — Knight Campus - Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) — Free entry — Watch local students showcase their engineering skills in a thrilling wind turbine challenge.

Spring Flower Arranging Workshop

6-7:30 p.m. — Cask Restaurant & Bar — Ticket includes two arrangements and one drink — Unleash your creativity in a hands-on flower arranging workshop.

The Bark & Boogie

6-9:30 p.m. — Newport Marriott Hotel & Spa — Tickets required — A spirited celebration supporting pets and people with cocktails, food, live music, and dancing.

Write to Grow Writing Workshop

6:30-8:30 p.m. — Warwick Center for the Arts — No cost listed — Engage in writing to enhance mindfulness and personal growth through poetry and sharing.

Easy Pastel Painting Workshop

6-8 p.m. — MoonStone Art Studio — All materials included — Unleash your creativity while learning soft pastel techniques to paint a serene sand dune beach scene.