Hannibal's elephant navigates the mountains outside Frog and Toad to invade Italy.
Arts
JuxtaPOSE
Festival Ballet Providence presents:
JuxtaPOSE
When: March 13 − 8pm; March 14, 7:30pm.
Where: The Vets (One Avenue of the Arts)
Experience two masterworks of ballet (one classical, one contemporary) in breathtaking opposition to one another. On the bill, the Rhode Island premiere of Études, a tour de force of classicism and technical prowess. In contrast will be the long-awaited return of Coma one of FBP resident choreographer Viktor Plotnikov’s greatest choreographic achievements. Don’t miss this impressive double-bill evening, with a range and scale that only Festival Ballet Providence could present!
Summit Neighborhood residents get $5 off all seating sections using code FIVEOFF.
Purchase online, by phone (401-421-ARTS) or in person (at PPAC/Vets Box Office: 220 Weybosset St.).
Online and phone orders may incur convenience fees.
State Government 
New legislator meets with constituents
Summit resident and SNA member Ralph Mero, left, has a one-on-one discussion with Rep. Aaron Regunberg Monday evening at Rochambeau Library.
Several Summit residents seized the opportunity Monday evening to talk one on one with Rep. Aaron Regunberg at the Rochambeau Library.
The newly elected Democrat represents District 4 in the General Assembly and has instituted a “Hold Your Rep Accountable” program in which he will be available for constituents to drop in and share ideas or questions with him.
By 6 p.m. Monday, halfway through the two-hour time allotted, about 10 local people, some of them members of the Summit Neighborhood Association, had sat down with Regunberg to discuss topics as diverse as solar power and dying with dignity. Each person had as much time as needed as the others waited, munching on donuts the legislator provided.
The intimate session was in contrast to a larger community discussion Regunberg held in November and he promised to have another such event in the coming months. His notification of Monday’s meeting said he thinks “it’s valuable to have this regular accessibility,” but in the meantime, “feel free to reach out to me anytime by email or phone.”
Environment
New poster for Hope Street lights
This is something SNA reported on earlier and the story is below at:
Merchants group seeks to throw new light on an already attractive destination
Hope Street
Birds and books at Rochambeau Library
As a special school vacation week bonus, the Rochambeau Library is presenting Audubon Raptors: Birds of Prey at 2PM on Wednesday, Feb. 18. Since these are LIVE RAPTORS, attendance is limited. Call 272-3780 to sign up with the Children’s Desk
Neighbors 
S’no doubt about it
A Summit neighbor uses the medium at hand to express Super Bowl sentiment.
City Government
PUBLIC FORUM – Improving Pedestrian & Bicycle Infrastructure
When: 5:00PM-6:30PM, Wednesday, February 18, 2015
Where: 444 Westminster Street, 1st Floor
How can the City of Providence improve pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure and culture?
The Providence Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission and the Department of Planning and Development invite you to attend a public brainstorming session on the future of bicycle and pedestrian improvements in the City of Providence.
Bring your ideas, dreams, and concerns about bicycling and walking in Providence!
The location for this meeting is handicap accessible and translation or hearing impaired services are available upon request.
Please contact the Department of Planning and Development at 401-680-8400 to request such services.
SNA Events
Annual meeting to be at Highlands
Highlands on the East Side, an assisted-living and memory-care center at 101 Highland Ave., has agreed to again be the site of the SNA annual meeting, this year on May 20.
In the past, the event had been in January or February, but the board of directors decided to move the date out of the cold and snowy New England winter to make the meeting more easily accessible.
As it did last year, the annual meeting this year will combine the election of a new board of directors with a social gathering. It will be an opportunity to get up close and personal with elected officials as well as other people of influence in the neighborhood and city, a “who you need to know” party. Participants can expect to sample wines, foods and other offerings of local merchants as well as voice opinions as to the proper direction of the association. It is also a good time to join or renew a membership.
The Highlands is also sponsoring a shoes and socks drive to assist shelters and agencies for the homeless.
Neighbors
Village Concept for seniors presented
Living well as you age was the theme of a presentation to the SNA board by advocates of a “village concept” in which seniors work together to facilitate services while being able to stay in their own homes.
Introduced by SNA member Ralph Mero, organizer Cy O’Neill described the system which was first put in place in Boston’s Beacon Hill and which has since spread across the country. He said the villages are “comprised of member-volunteers and a small professional staff . . . who provide one-call-does-it-all access to the services members need to live safely and confidently in their own homes while staying connected to a supportive community.”
O’Neill said the Providence organizers have an online survey of needs at www.ProvidenceVillageRI.org and he urged people to take a look. He also noted their email address of ProvidenceVillageRi@gmail.com and a telephone number, 401-441-5240, for further information.
The SNA board agreed to serve as a conduit for interested neighbors and board member Jim Barfoot volunteered to assist.
City Government
City-wide events for mayoral inauguration
Dear Community Leaders,
We are marking the inauguration of Mayor-elect Jorge O. Elorza with a city-wide celebration, and a call to community service. Can you help us publicize the following events?
Thank you so much,
Meg Clurman
Inauguration Director
Office of Mayor-elect Jorge O. Elorza
Saturday, Jan. 3, 10:00am – 2:00pm
One Providence Day of Community Service Food Drive. Please contribute non-perishable food items to the following locations:
- Eastside Market 10 am – 2 pm
- Whole Foods (University Heights) 10 am – 2 pm
- Compare Foods (Broad Street) 10 am – 2 pm
- Knight Memorial Library 12 pm – 4 pm
- Rochambeau Library 12 pm – 4 pm
- Mt. Pleasant Library 10 am – 2 pm
Sunday, January 4th
Children’s Inaugural Celebration
at Providence Children’s Museum
Sunday, January 4 | 12:00 – 3:00 PM
Sunday, January 4 | 12:00 – 3:00 PM
In celebration of the inauguration of Providence Mayor-elect Elorza, join a resource fair at Providence Children’s Museum to learn about and try activities with Providence-based arts/education nonprofit organizations, including the Children’s Museum, Manton Avenue Project, Partnership for Providence Parks, Providence Children’s Film Festival, Providence CityArts for Youth, Providence Community Library, and Providence Public Library.
- Build flyers and send them floating through wind tubes with Providence Children’s Museum.
- See one-act plays from Manton Avenue Project’s recent production, Good Neighbors: the Olneyville plays!
- Build, create and explore using recycled materials with the Partnership for Providence Parks.
- Try an animation activity with Providence Children’s Film Festival.
- Create a book about arts and culture in Providence with Providence CityArts for Youth.
- Join Providence Public Library children’s librarians for story readings.
- And more!
Activities are included with Museum admission of $9.00 per person. Admission is free all day, from 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM, for Museum members and for Providence residents with ID or proof of residence. For more information, visit www.ChildrenMuseum.org
Monday, January 5 – Inauguration Day
1:30pm: Seating opens for Inauguration Ceremony, steps of Providence City Hall
2pm: Inauguration Ceremony
3:00pm: Reception with Mayor Elorza, City Hall, second floor
Unfortunately, the 7 pm One Providence Celebration is currently sold out. Click here to add your name to the waiting list. However, volunteering to help at the event gets you in for the night! Please click here to sign up as a volunteer.