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🌱 Patch AM: East Providence family and friends remember the life of Leila Nasif
Coming up on the East Providence Patch calendar: RWU Law Providence Law School Fair
Greetings East Providence! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- East Providence family and friends remember the life of Leila Nasif
- East Providence community remembers the life of Deborah S. Bentz
- How East Providence seniors and teens built unforgettable bonds in one week
Also on today's calendar: RWU Law Providence Law School Fair and 3 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the bartender say to the jumper cables when they walked in? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Cloudy with a shower in spots, with a high of 76 and low of 61 degrees.
- Thursday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 75, low: 64.
- Friday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 84 and low of 60 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Leila M. Nasif (pvdeye.org) — East Providence is mourning the loss of 72-year-old Leila M. Nasif, a devoted mother and grandmother who passed away at home surrounded by family. A longtime machine operator and bowling league regular in East Providence, she was known for lively garage parties, Friday game nights, and her love of cooking. Burial will be private, with a service planned at a later date. 
2. Deborah S. Bentz (pvdeye.org) — Longtime East Providence resident Deborah S. Bentz is remembered as a devoted wife, mother, church member, and Amica employee who brightened others' lives. A memorial service will be held Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, at 3 p.m. at Haven United Methodist Church on Taunton Avenue in East Providence, with suggested memorial donations to RISPCA or Hope Health Hospice.
3. Tiverton students buddy up with Loft at Linn seniors (eastbayri.com) — High school students, including several from Tiverton, spent a week at the Loft at Linn in East Providence building friendships with residents and learning about dementia care. The August "Moments That Matter" camp paired each teen with a senior buddy for activities, therapy support, and a closing cookout, leaving families and staff eager to repeat the intergenerational program.
4. A soggy start for many high school teams on Tuesday. Here's who won (providencejournal.com) — East Providence High's volleyball team pulled off a dramatic five-set comeback win over East Greenwich, and several Townies teams have home games scheduled this week, including matchups against Mt. Hope and Middletown. The roundup highlights scores, postponements, and upcoming game times across Rhode Island, giving East Providence fans a clear look at how local rivals are starting their fall seasons.
5. Beacon Bank collects record 7,500 pounds of food in Rhode Island drive (pbn.com) — Beacon Bank's summer food drive brought in a record 7,500 pounds of food statewide, with the Highland Avenue branch in East Providence among the top contributors. Donations are being distributed to 14 local food pantries, including East Bay Community Action Program and other groups supporting Rhode Islanders facing food insecurity.
📸 Around East Providence
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🗓 Upcoming Events in East Providence
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★ Featured events ★
- RWU Law Providence Law School Fair →
Providence Marriott Downtown, 1 Orms St, Providence
12:00 pm
Friday September 18
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Other local events
- Pomham Rocks Lighthouse Tour →
Edgewood Yacht Club
9:00 am - Labor Day Holiday - No Classes Held
Seekonk SD Seekonk, MA 02771 - Tara Cannistraci →
Comedy Connection, 39 Warren Ave, East Providence
7:00 pm - Labor Day Holiday - No Classes Held
Seekonk SD Seekonk, MA 02771 - Family Bingo Night →
Our Lady of Loreto, 346 Waterman Ave, East Providence
6:00 pm
Wednesday September 2
Friday September 4
Monday September 7
Saturday September 12
📣 East Providence Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Wee-One Wednesdays at RWP Botanical Center! →
Roger Williams Park Conservancy Botanical Center, 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, 02907, United States
9:00 am - Summer Shellabration
Roger Williams Park Conservancy Museum of Natural History and Planetarium, 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, 02905, United States
9:30 am - Patriots Auditorium
Park View Middle School Cranston, RI 02910
8:00 am - Partner Peace Walks
Roger Williams Park Conservancy Clark Dalrymple Boathouse in Roger Williams Park, 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, 02907, United States
12:00 pm - Food Truck Friday at Roger Williams Park
Roger Williams Park Conservancy RWP Carousel Village
5:00 pm - Tai Chi Paradigm® Introduction - Beginner Level
Roger Williams Park Conservancy RWP Gateway Center, 1197 Broad St., providence, RI, 02907
6:30 pm - Movies in the Park: Groovin' Summer Movies
Roger Williams Park Conservancy Clark Dalrymple Boathouse in Roger Williams Park, 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, 02907, United States
7:15 pm
Wednesday September 2
Friday September 4
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- Weirdgirl Creations Pottery Studio — 4012471397
- PFH Legal LLC — (401) 425-6820
- Diamond Cleaning Pro LLC — (508) 493-3533
- Constantin Floors corp — (401) 999-0199
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Osprey primping today.
I think that's what they were doing. They were all over and mostly sitting there with their wings hanging down. (Nextdoor Kettle Point)
- Kentucky Fried Chicken posted a job opening for Team Member in East Providence. Apply here.
- Savers | Value Village posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate in East Providence. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near East Providence here.
Ok East Providence! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Don't you 2 start anything (Thank you Mary L. for sending it in!)
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