Rhode Island Monthly April 2020 | Page 44

CityState:  To-do List   Sponsor a duck at the Pawcatuck River Duck Race. FEATURED EVENT Help the Homeless RI Bake Sale | April 18th Women Leading Change: Our Voices Matter | April 30th Join us from 6 p.m – 8 p.m. at the Alpine Country Club in Cranston for the Women’s Fund of Rhode Island’s premier fundraiser. Th is event will highlight the work women have done to get us where we are today and how much more work there is to do. Th e event includes a sit-down dinner, cash bar and live/silent auction. For more information and tickets please visit: https://wfri.org/ Pawcatuck River Duck Race APRIL 25: The twenty-second annual duck race benefits more than forty local charities and schools. Sponsor a duck for a chance to win a number of prizes. Children’s games, rides and other activities make this a fun fam- ily event. 11:30 a.m.–3 p.m. $5 per duck. Down- town Westerly, 37 Main St., Westerly, 596-7761, oceanchamber.org. Etcetera Racing for the Roses Soirée | May 2nd Boys Town New England’s Inaugural ‘Racing for the Roses’ Charity Soiree will be held at Th e Pavilion at Grace from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. Th e event will feature a Mint Julep and Cocktail Bar, Kentucky Derby-themed menu, hat contests, and a silent auction. Net proceeds from this event will benefi t ‘Lift Together with Boys Town,’ a preventative Community Support initiative serving the most vulnerable children of Pawtucket and Central Falls. For ticket, sponsorship or donation inquiries please contact our Development Offi ce at 401-608-9581. For a listing of upcoming events, or to upload your own, go to RIMonthly.com and click on Philanthropic Events Calendar. 42    RHODE ISLAND MONTHLY l APRIL 2020 RI Robot Block Party APR IL 4: Check out more than fifty robot demonstrations from industry professionals, universities, community organizations and school groups. Noon–4 p.m. Free. WaterFire Arts Center, 475 Valley St., Providence, risf.net. Newport Daffodil Days APRIL 24–MAY 3: Let’s get daffy! This week- long celebration in the City by the Sea wel- comes spring with more than one million daffodils, time to bask in the sun and plenty of fun activities for the whole family. Take a walk and see the gorgeous plants during the Daffodil Stroll or don your pooch in daffodil-inspired garb for the Daffy Doggie Paw-rade. Plus, head to the Bellevue House for a garden party with live music and ballet performances. See website for event times Bakers, volunteers and supporters: Help the Homeless RI is having a bake sale on Saturday, April 18th at the Warwick Mall Community Booth (in front of JCPenney) from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Money raised will be used to help the homeless and impoverished in Rhode Island. If you are interested in volunteering or baking, please contact Help the Homeless RI at http:// helpthehomelessri.org/