Learning Experiences
of the people I get to work with, they’ re everything to me. I just feel like the luckiest person every day.”
I say my final goodbyes and walk to my car. My drive home is filled with thoughts of Gather and the people who make it all happen. From the heat of the glassblowing studio to the chill of the ice cream class and the warmth of the goat cuddles, Gather makes people feel like they belong. And in these chaotic times, couldn’ t we all use a little sense of togetherness? Gather Glass, 521 Atwells Ave., Providence, gatherglass. com; Gather Cafe & Ice Cream Bar, 519 Atwells Ave., Providence, gathercafe. com; Gather Farm, 380 Greenville Ave., Johnston, gather farm. com.
Learning Experiences
Interested in more hands-on experiences that blend education and fun? Check out these three spots below.
Thames Glass Located in the City by the Sea, Thames Glass offers various make-your-own classes. Guests can make ornaments, paperweights and vases, among other items, with the help of a professional glassblower. 688 Thames St., Newport, 846-0576, thamesglass. com
The 1661 Animal Farm Part of the 1661 Block Island Resort, this farm houses goats and pigs and more exotic animals like kangaroos and camels. Visitors can purchase vegetables to feed the animals at a farm store on the property. 1 Spring St., New Shoreham, 466-2421, blockisland resorts. com
CHOP The Culinary Hub of Providence offers sit-down dining and engaging culinary classes. Through educational workshops, visitors can learn skills from CHOP’ s culinary professionals and expert guest chefs. CHOP’ s open kitchen also allows diners to peek into their meals’ creation process while the Chef Demo Bar offers quick kitchen demos and tastings. 211 Washington St., Providence, 429-2450, culinary hubpvd. com 🆁
The Bark & Boogie | April 11
The Potter League for Animals invites you to the elegant grand ballroom at the Newport Marriott Hotel & Spa for an unforgettable evening of philanthropy and fun. Blending speakeasy flair with dance-floor joy, the Bark & Boogie brings new life to a beloved tradition while raising lifesaving funds for animals in the Potter League’ s care and the families who love them. For more information and tickets, visit potterleague. org.
Cocktails & Kicks Gala | April 16
Join the Providence Children’ s Museum for a night of food, cocktails and playtime in celebration of the museum and the beneficial role it plays in the lives of children and their families. Cocktail attire and fun footwear— even your favorite pair of sneakers!— are welcome. Visit providencechildrensmuseum. org for tickets.
Relay For Life of Brown University | April 16
Raise money for cancer research at Brown University’ s Relay for Life! Special events and activities will acknowledge cancer survivors, caregivers and the loved ones lost. For more details, visit cancer. org.
Nine & Dine Tournament | April 23
Join Children’ s Wishes at the Alpine Country Club in Cranston for nine holes of golf and dinner at Nine & Dine RI Tournament. Proceeds will help grant wishes and support family programming. Visit childrens-wishes. org for more information and tickets.
PurpleStride Rhode Island | April 25
Take steps to end pancreatic cancer at PurpleStride Rhode Island in Roger Williams Park’ s Temple to Music, where survivors, families, caregivers, friends, physicians and researchers will gather to celebrate people affected by pancreatic cancer and honor those we’ ve lost. To register or for more information, visit pancan. org.
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