book Facing Frederick : The Life of Frederick Douglass , A Monumental American Man , an in-depth look at a multifaceted , complicated , and , at times , controversial figure . During his lifetime , however , contemporaries understood just how monumental Douglass was . Register to receive your Zoom invite . 5:30 – 6:30 p . m . Free . 421-6970 , providenceathenaeum . org .
FEATURED EVENT
Sojourner House ’ s Tenth Annual Masquerade Ball November 13 Join Sojourner House virtually for their tenth annual Masquerade Ball on November 13 . Guests can host their own party by celebrating one of our previous ball themes from the comfort of their own home . Previous themes from over the past nine years have included moonlight serenade , a night in Paris , Havana nights and more . This Masquerade Ball will feature emcee , Joe Wilson Jr ., and entertainment by Miss Kitty Litter , too . Proceeds support the Sojourner House ’ s resource center and safe house for victims of domestic violence . 7 – 10 p . m . $ 35 –$ 70 . 401-861-6191 . For more information about the event visit sojournerri . org .
National Philanthropy Day November 19 The first ever virtual National Philanthropy Day will be held on Thursday , November 19th at 5 p . m . via Zoom ! With the ability to attend from the comfort of your home , we will bring together an even wider audience to celebrate the generous spirit of our community — especially this year . For more information about the event visit Eventbrite . com and search Virtual Philanthropy Day .
For a listing of upcoming events , or to upload your own , go to RIMonthly . com and click on Philanthropic Events Calendar .
Sensability Saturday
NOV . 7 : On the first Saturday of each month , the Museum of Work and Culture opens its doors an hour early for families seeking a low-sensory , less crowded environment . During this time , trained staff and volunteers are on hand to provide supplementary tools and offer tours to visiting families who have children with special needs . Masks must be worn and social distancing is enforced . 9 a . m . $ 6 –$ 8 , children younger than ten free . 42 South Main St ., Woonsocket , 331-8575 , rihs . org .
Seal Days
NOV . 7 – 8 : Discover seals frolicking in the cold November waters of Quonochontaug Salt Pond . The marine animals will usually stay in the area until April , but early November is the best time to see harbor and gray seals from boats on the water . During Seal Days , Weekapaug Inn ’ s naturalist and captain will run boat excursions . A seal slideshow will take place at 6 p . m ., too . 10 a . m .– 1 p . m . $ 15 –$ 25 . Weekapaug Inn , 25 Spray Rock Rd ., Westerly , 888-565- 5023 , weekapauginn . com .
Masquerade Ball
NOV . 13 : Join Sojourner House virtually for their tenth annual Masquerade Ball . Guests can host their own party by celebrating a previous ball theme from the comfort of their own home . Previous themes from the past nine years have included moonlight serenade , a night in Paris , Havana nights and more . This Masquerade Ball will feature emcee Joe Wilson Jr . and entertainment by Miss Kitty Litter , too . Proceeds support the Sojourner House ’ s resource center and safe house for victims of domestic violence . 7 – 10 p . m . $ 35 –$ 70 . 861-6191 , sojournerri . org .
Birding Walk
NOV . 15 : Follow along with one of the Weekapaug Inn naturalists as they lead
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