Good morning, Warwick.

Lowe's started its Early Black Friday sale on Oct.

30 and will offer weekly deals on appliances, tools and holiday decor until Nov. 26—shoppers in Warwick can join the free MyLowe's Rewards program for more savings.

Warwick stargazers will be able to view the Leonid meteor shower starting November 3 with a peak on November 17 until it ends December 2—experts expect about 10 to 15 meteors per hour from a dark location and note that no telescope is needed.

The display is caused by debris from comet 55P/Tempel-Tuttle.

Rhode Island’s new 7% parking tax went into effect on Oct.

1 to raise about $3.2M annually while Union Station Brewery and Providence Coal-Fired Pizza expanded under Newport’s Heritage Restaurant Group. Pawtucket restarted plans for redeveloping the former Apex site after Hasbro’s move to Boston—Middletown also welcomed the opening of J.T. Commons, and state data shows a steady job market with ongoing offshore wind discussions.

Teasdale Foods announced a recall of Martin’s, Giant Crunchy Taco Dinner Kit, and Casa Mamita Soft Taco Dinner Kit due to a labeling error—cocoa mix packets were placed instead of taco seasoning, which could harm people with dairy allergies.

The affected kits were distributed in Rhode Island and Massachusetts and the FDA confirmed no illnesses have been reported.

RI Blitz Breakdown—produced by a Providence Journal and WPRI partnership—reviews key plays and notable games in high school football as teams prepare for playoff action.

Bishop Hendricken won the Class A boys title while La Salle captured the Class A girls crown at the Rhode Island Interscholastic League Cross Country Championships held last weekend at Ponaganset — local athletes posted strong finishes.

CTC-RI Conference: Advancing Primary Care

8:00 AM – 3:30 PM — Crowne Plaza Providence-Warwick — Free entry — Dive into primary care innovations and healthcare strategies for better patient outcomes.

Northeast Swing Classic

November 20-23 — Crowne Plaza Providence-Warwick — Registration required — Immerse yourself in a thrilling weekend of West Coast Swing dance workshops and social dancing.

Rhode Island Christmas Festival

10 a.m.-4 p.m. — Thomas A. Lamb Memorial Field House — Cost not specified — Browse over 150 local artisans while enjoying music and delicious food trucks.

RI Women's Expo

11 AM – 3 PM — Crowne Plaza Providence-Warwick (Airport) — FREE for first 500 pre-registrations, $12 online or $20 at the door — A festive one-day event for women featuring health, wellness, shopping, and fun!