Good morning, Warwick.

Ocean State Job Lot will use seven trucks on Monday to transport Plumpy’Nut (a nutritional supplement made by Edesia Nutrition) from a North Kingstown warehouse to Port Newark, where it will be shipped to World Vision to help starving children after USAID funding cuts halted shipments.

Lincoln Technical Institute is enrolling students in three trade programs—HVAC, electrical, and welding—to help build Rhode Island’s skilled trades workforce as job growth is expected over the next several years.

The new welding program starts classes this August with about a year of instruction and tuition around $30,000.

Rhode Island DEM closed 700 acres of shellfishing areas off Prudence Island from today until sunrise Aug.

2 to protect public health from sewage risks during an expected large boat gathering. Boaters in Potters Cove are urged to use pump out facilities & follow no discharge guidelines.

Major road construction is compounding traffic issues this summer as crews work on the I-95 viaduct in Providence, Route 10 in Cranston, and Route 37 improvements near Warwick.

Some lanes and ramps are closed from July 25 to July 28—and projects are scheduled to finish from 2024 to 2031 to improve safety and ease congestion.

A Health and Wellness event will be held at West Warwick Civic Center on September 27th from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The expo offers free workshops on nutrition, fitness, and mental health & interactive booths for health screenings and expert advice.

Live Music: Steve Anthony

3-6 p.m. — Par & Tackle — Free entry — Experience an unforgettable afternoon of live music by Steve Anthony.

Modern Calligraphy Workshop

6-7:30 p.m. — Cocktail Hour Essentials — Ticket required — Explore the art of modern calligraphy while enjoying a crafty night out.

2025 Fall Pollinator Expo

10 AM – 2 PM — Clouds Hill Museum — Free entry — Celebrate nature and learn about pollinators at this outdoor event for gardening enthusiasts.