Good morning, Warwick.

T.F. Green International Airport has set up a donation bin at the PVD Security Checkpoint to support TSA employees amid a Department of Homeland Security shutdown; it accepts non-perishable food and gift cards.

A new URI study released March 26 shows that in fiscal 2025 the university generated $2 billion in economic activity and supported more than 17,000 jobs, with Washington County gaining nearly $1 billion in impact.

Every dollar invested returned almost $17 to the local economy.

Governor Dan McKee discussed a report on Providence Public Schools on Mar.

27, highlighting state investments of $1 billion for school facilities and over $6.5 million in FOI grants for high-need districts (Providence, Central Falls, Woonsocket, Pawtucket, West Warwick) with Education Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green joining the briefing.

Ruby-throated hummingbirds are migrating north and are expected to reach feeders in Rhode Island by late April.

Residents can help the birds by setting up and cleaning feeders filled with a 1:4 sugar-water mix.

URI women's basketball coach Tammi Reiss (who led the Rams to an Atlantic 10 Tournament title and their first NCAA berth in 30 years) left for Florida yesterday at 1:30 p.m. ET.

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.

Fourth Annual Izzy K Event

1:30-5:00 p.m. — 116 Long St, Warwick, RI — Donation goal of $50,000 — Support the mission to bring joy and care to patients and families in the community.