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Snapshot , December
Thank you so much — I just saw the back page of December ’ s Rhode Island Monthly . The shot is great . And the story is too . I truly appreciate you including Keri ’ s project in the magazine .
FRANK O ’ DONNELL JAMESTOWN
Tech Ten Awards , December
Thank you for the lovely event this evening and the video and photograph . It was so lovely to join with other people in the tech sector and celebrate the many accomplishments ; the videos came out beautifully . What a special evening ! Thank you again for all your efforts to make it so memorable .
DONNA CHILDS CRANSTON
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“ Only Two Months Left to Save the Kittens By Donating to Scruffy Paws ,” RIMonthly . com
Dear friends at Rhode Island Monthly , on behalf of Scruffy Paws Animal Rescue and me , a huge and heartfelt thank you for publicizing our quest to assure Scruffy Paws has a home after its lease expires at year end . We received several donations from your readers and were recently contacted by a charitable organization that offered a substantial grant to help with the purchase of the building . They learned of the need by reading the story in the Rhode Island Monthly post . While the grant and donations do not cover the entire amount needed , they are substantial enough to bring us much closer to the finish line ! We received this news after a rough week in which the Scruffy Paws team took in kittens found in a landfill that were in bad shape and a cat found with injuries from having a zip tie tightly wrapped around it . These unsung heroes see it all and work tirelessly to end suffering and save lives . They are optimistic now that they will be able to continue that work . Again , thank you so much for your support .
DONNA TOMPOSKI NEWPORT
Love is in the air !
Are you or someone you know recently engaged ? Share the exciting news with us on EngagedSNE . com and you may see your story featured in one of our upcoming e-newsletters ! Also , be sure to pick up a copy of the 2022 issue of Engaged in Southern New England on newsstands now !
FOOD AND DRINK
Dip into Lucky Enough , the city ’ s newest beer-and-ashot joint from local luminary Vito Lantz and spirits insider Art Chamberland . rimonthly . com / lucky-enough
H EALTH
From cross-country skiing to winter mountain biking , check out our top spots to break a sweat in the newfallen snow . rimonthly . com / winter-activities
THINGS TO DO
Keep romance alive with Valentine ’ s date and treat ideas for you and your sweetheart . rimonthly . com / valentines
HOME AND STYLE
Which Rhode Island homes topped our list of most expensive properties sold in 2021 ? rimonthly . com / house-lust-2021
CULTURE
We got the scoop on the stylish new Aloft Providence Downtown hotel , which boasts contemporary digs , a trendy bar and al fresco spaces , including a rooftop restaurant . rimonthly . com / aloft
PLUS ! 5 CAN ’ T-MISS EVENTS / COVID UPDATES / DINING NEWS
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14 RHODE ISLAND MONTHLY l FEBRUARY 2022