Urban Perinatal Education Center

Join us for an event around what does it look like to build a free-standing birth center, sign up for policy support with the RI Coalition to Improve RI Maternal Care. Learn about initiatives to build up out of hospital Midwifery care.&nbsp;Because Rhode Island currently does not have freestanding, out-of-hospital birth centers, local advocates and midwives use this week to educate the public on community birth options, homebirth resources, and hospital-based alternatives while working toward expanding local perinatal infrastructure

Local Event: Powerfully Birthing With Love: Birth Center Week 

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Pawtucket

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Powerfully Birthing With Love: Birth Center Week 

Join us for an event around what does it look like to build a free-standing birth center, sign up for policy support with the...

Rhode Island Department of Health

The Urban Perinatal Education Center is hosting a documentary screening of Allowed to Birth with guest, Kristine Lauria. We are honor the work of our local Community Midwives during Midwifery Week and our effort through the strategy plan of the Rhode Island Midwifey Equity Initiative. We hope by attending this screening it elevates the efforts of equity and accessibility, showcasing the knowledge and skills of out of hospital birth and local Midwives.
Allowed to birth follows the journey of Midwife, Kristine Lauria. Kristine Lauria has been a midwife for over 30 years and has attended over 5000 births, ranging from home, hospital, refugee camps, and remote rural clinics. She works for Médecins Sans Frontières. She is an instructor with Breech without Borders, and has attended over 520 vaginal breech births, 420 sets of vaginal twins, and 11 sets of vaginal triplets. (https://www.breechwithoutborders.org/staff/)

Local Event: Allowed To Birth Screening Documentary 

Providence

Allowed To Birth Screening Documentary 

The Urban Perinatal Education Center is hosting a documentary screening of Allowed to Birth with guest, Kristine Lauria. We are...

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40th ANNUAL “3-Day” CRANSTON GREEK FESTIVAL SEPTEMBER 11th, 12th and 13th
Location: Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation on the parish grounds
175 Oaklawn Avenue, Route 5, Cranston, RI. 
The Cranston Greek Festival, marks the “Official End of Summer in Rhode Island™”.
The Festival is held under the “Big Tents”, rain or shine.
Admission is FREE.
2026 GREEK FESTIVAL TIMES:
 Friday, September 11 5 PM – 10 PM
 Saturday, September 12 12 Noon – 10 PM
 Sunday, September 13 12 Noon – 8 PM
 
Greek Food: 
Guests sample a wide variety of Greek food including roast lamb, Greek-style chicken, souvlaki (skewered pork or chicken), pastitsio (delectable “Greek Lasagna”), spanakopita (“spinach pie”) tiropita (“cheese pie”). 
 
Many of our guests tell us we serve Rhode Island’s Best GYROS. Come and judge for yourself! 
 
Our pastry booth offers hand-made Greek pastries prepared by teams of our own parishioners, including our famous Baklava, Galaktoboureko and Rice Pudding. 
 
The pastry selection also includes karidopita (Greek Walnut Cake), kourabiedes (Wedding Cookies), koulourakia (Greek Butter Cookies), and melomakarona (Honey Cookies). 
 
And don’t forget to try our Loukoumades!!! 
Loukoumádes (λουκουμάδες) is a staple of Greek eating, especially in the south of Greece, and is a popular street food served with a combination of honey, cinnamon, and walnuts.

Entertainment &amp; Culture:
Greek Dancing Performances by Odyssey Dance Troupe 
Friday Night – 7 PM 
Saturday - 4 PM and 7 PM 
Sunday Afternoon – 3 PM &amp; 6 PM
These performances are wildly popular, and feature dances from mainland Greece and the Greek Islands. 
Live Greek musicwill be performed throughout the event. 
Spontaneous, impromptu Greek Dancing breaks out constantly during the entire 3-Day, Cranston Greek Festival. 
Everyone is invited to join in these dances.
Please visit our website and Facebook page for the complete schedule of entertainment, religious services and cultural presentations.
Learn About The Eastern (“Greek”) Orthodox Church 
The Eastern Orthodox Church is one of the world’s oldest and richest Christian faith traditions.Our Church Tours offer the chance to learn about the Greek “Eastern” Orthodox Christian Church — the second largest Christian communion in the world; with a global following of more than 250 million people. 
 
Church Tours Schedule (30 minutes)
Friday - 8 PM
Saturday - 1 PM, 3 PM, 5 PM and 8 PM
Sunday - 2 PM, and 4 PM
Additional Cranston Greek Festival Attractions:
Imported items, some from Greece, including jewelry, souvenirs, and clothing. 
Pets: 
For the safety of our guests, pets are not permitted at the Cranston GreekFestival. Service animals are allowed.

Would You Like More Information?
Contact the church office at (401) 942-4188, visit the church’s website at <a href="https://www.annunciationri.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.annunciationri.org</a>, or visit “Cranston Greek Festival” on Facebook.
Visit our Facebook page - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CranstonGreekFestival" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.facebook.com/CranstonGreekFestival</a>
FREE Parking: 
Free parking is available on the neighborhood streets.
Additional parking is available at Cranston West High School. 
Free Parking shuttle buses run continuously, from Cranston West High School VIA CURTIS STREET.Some handicapped parking is available on the church grounds. 
The parking lot shuttle buses run all three days of the Festival, until 30 minutes AFTER CLOSING, each day.

Local Event: 40th ANNUAL “3-Day” CRANSTON GREEK FESTIVAL – SEPTEMBER 11th, 12th and 13th

40th ANNUAL “3-Day” CRANSTON GREEK FESTIVAL –...

 
 
40th ANNUAL “3-Day” CRANSTON GREEK FESTIVAL SEPTEMBER 11th, 12th and 13th
Location:  Greek Orthodox Church of the...

40th ANNUAL “3-Day” CRANSTON GREEK FESTIVAL – SEPTEMBER 11th, 12th and 13th

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Roger Williams University School of Law Providence Law School Fair
Thinking about law school? Join Roger Williams University School of Law for the annual Providence Law School Fair, where you'll have the opportunity to explore legal education and connect with representatives from more than 40 ABA-approved law schools from across the United States.
The event begins with a Law School Admissions 101 Panel from 12:00–1:00 p.m., where admissions professionals will provide an overview of the law school admissions process and answer general questions. Following the panel, attendees are invited to meet one-on-one with representatives from participating law schools during the Law School Fair from 1:00–3:00 p.m.

For additional information and to register, visit: <a target="_blank" href="https://law.rwu.edu/events/providence-law-fair" rel="nofollow noopener">https://law.rwu.edu/events/providence-law-fair</a>
Or contact the RWU Law Admissions Office at 401-254-4555.

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