Good morning, Warwick.

Employees at J.R. Vinagro held a fall food drive for the Rhode Island Community Food Bank, collecting 1,264 lbs of food and raising $3,000, with donations delivered last week — the company plans to make the drive an annual event.

Franklin Jonas—often known as Bonus Jonas—sang the Block Island Ferry jingle when he opened for his brothers at Amica Mutual Pavilion in Providence on Nov.

20, adding a local touch to the Jonas20 tour. He joined the tour as part of the 20th anniversary celebration and will perform next in Cincinnati.

Rhode Island’s Thanksgiving will be mild, but a weakening polar vortex is forecast to bring below-average temperatures by the end of November—experts warn that this change could shift winter weather patterns significantly.

Today, high school football championship games take place at Cranston Stadium with Central facing Cumberland in the Division I Consolation Final at 3:30 p.m. and Hendricken set to face La Salle in the State Championship at 7 p.m.—a Division IV game is also held today while Providence Journal will cover all scoring and stats, with Division II and III games scheduled for Sunday.

Hendricken beat La Salle 13-3 for the state football title on November 21 at Cranston Stadium—this victory capped a strong season as the team celebrated the championship.

URI has a 13-person search committee that will work with a national firm to choose a new athletic director after Thorr Bjorn, who will leave at the end of November after 18 years.

The committee plans to hire a search firm by early December—while Brittney Miles starts her role as interim athletic director on Dec. 1.

The Providence Journal sports team at 75 Fountain St. released its weekly high school football championship picks for the playoff round, with experts Jacob Rousseau, Eric Rueb, Bill Koch and Bill Corey making predictions across four divisions.

In Division I State Championship some experts chose Hendricken while others picked La Salle — their selections also covered matchups in the Consolation, Division II, III, and IV championships.

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!

Modern Calligraphy Workshop for Beginners

6-7:30 p.m. — Cocktail Hour Essentials — Workshop Fee — Learn the art of modern calligraphy while enjoying a festive atmosphere with friends.

Aimee Mann and Ted Leo Christmas Show

8:00-9:30 p.m. — The Greenwich Odeum — Tickets available — Celebrate the season with Aimee Mann and Ted Leo featuring special guests and festive delights.

Rhode Island Rams vs. Providence Friars Basketball

12:00 – 1:30 PM — Amica Mutual Pavilion — Ticket prices vary — Witness an exciting collegiate basketball showdown as the Rams take on the Friars.

GB Con: Monthly Pop Up Shop

10 AM – 3 PM — West Warwick Elks Lodge #1697 — Free entry — Discover rare collectibles from amazing vendors in a lively community setting.

Brown Bears vs Providence College Friars Men's Basketball

7-8:30 p.m. — Amica Mutual Pavilion — Ticket prices vary — Watch the Providence Friars take on the Brown Bears in a thrilling NCAA basketball showdown.

Wednesday Night Trivia

6-8 p.m. — Newport Vineyards & Restaurant — Reservations recommended — Gather your friends for five rounds of trivia and a chance to win prizes.

Tab Benoit Live Concert

8:00-9:30 p.m. — The Greenwich Odeum — Cost TBD — Experience the soulful sounds of Grammy-nominated artist Tab Benoit returning to the stage.

Kate Voegele with Tyler Hilton

8:00-9:30 p.m. — The Greenwich Odeum — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of music with renowned artists Kate Voegele and Tyler Hilton, blending their talents in an unforgettable live performance.

Dot Art Christmas Tree Painting Class

2-4 p.m. — Moonstone Art Studio — All materials included — Create a festive dot art Christmas tree painting and enjoy a relaxing holiday experience.