Sherry Waldman, SNA Board President

Hello!

As you may have heard, Swell Folk Festival is coming to Providence on September 20th, and SNA is proud to be a co-sponsor of this event. It’s free admission and volunteer-run – it’s going to be a blast and we are so excited to be a part of it.

There are lots of ways to help out and we appreciate any time you can offer. Whether that’s signing up for a few volunteer shifts the day of, or, if you can, committing to the whole day, you’ll be a big part of making this event a success!

Please take a quick look at this info sheet and consider which volunteer opportunity is right for you, then, fill out this form to sign up for a team and shift time. 

You can follow the festival on Instagram here, and if you have any questions about volunteering, please feel free to reach out to Jules Amin at juliana.amin@gmail.com.

SNA t-shirt design contest flyer July 2026 – FINAL

Join us for this year’s Earth Day Celebration at Lippitt Park! Earth Day is Planet Earth’s way of demonstrating support for environmental protection. We hope you will come out and join neighbors to celebrate with us in our beloved Lippitt Park.

When: Saturday, April 25th from 10am-1pm

(Rain Date: Sunday, April 26th from 10am-1pm).

Where: Lippitt Park

This event is free and open to all ages. Our Earth Day Celebration this year will include:

• Family-friendly lawn games and activities, such as giant Jenga, cornhole, sidewalk chalk, and more.
• Representatives from Congress of the Birds, It’s baby bird season! Learn about the fascinating and important mission of this local, Providence- and Chepachet-based wild bird clinic that treats over 1,000 avian patients annually, and learn how to volunteer.
• Resource Recovery RI: RIRRC is dedicated to helping Rhode Islanders reduce, reuse, and recycle. They operate Rhode Island’s Central Landfill, Materials Recycling Facility, leaf and yard composting operation, and the Eco-Depot for household hazardous waste. Come and ask questions.
• Friends of Lippitt Park: That’s us! Check out our table, learn about our plans for upcoming events and programs in the park, and share your ideas. We’d love to talk to you about how we are advocating for our community’s green space, and how you can become involved.
• And more.
• Interested in volunteering for this event? Click here.  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Omggav3br-UXqW6JBsF7_xRA_-h65ZBLpaFRZt7YYDI/edit

We are also collecting donations for Big Brothers Big Sisters of RI. Please bring clothing and textile donations to support this important organization, and to recycle your clothes and textiles!

Hope to see you on Earth Day!

Neighborhood Snow Art Contest – This Saturday

Win $50 gift cards for Hope Street shops!

Saturday Feb 28

10am-2pm creation; 2pm judging and prizes!

Happening simultaneously at two city parks

– Lippitt Park, corner of Hope and North Ave

– Billy Taylor Park, Camp & Cypress Streets

Snow art contest categories include

– Best snow person

– Best snow fish

– Best artist aged 10 and under

– Best representation of what Hope Street means to you

Rules

– Anyone can participate

– Art must be family friendly

– Any props must be taken home at the end of the day

Judges

Tiara Mack, State Senator

Sue AnderBois, City Councilor

Sherry Waldman, Summit Neighborhood Association

Michael Rose, New England Art News

Naylea Hernandez, Providence Art Club

This joyful event created in partnership by:

Mount Hope Community Center

Summit Neighborhood Association

Hope Street Merchants Association

Providence League of Women Voters

Invites you to a

Providence Conversation

Public Transit in Rhode Island: A Conversation with RIPTA

All Rhode Islanders need a robust public transit system: 

• those who depend on it, 
• those who would use it if only….., 
• and those concerned about pollution, traffic, roads, and accessibility.

Come discuss the state of the state’s 

public transit, and ways to improve it.

Guest:  Cristy Raposo Perry, 

  Deputy Chief of Communications for RIPTA

Wednesday, February 25, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Rochambeau Library

708 Hope Street, ProvidenceRIPTA Conversation 2_25_25 with League of Women Voters

The Special Committee on Health, Opportunity, Prosperity, and Education will hold a public hearing on the rent stabilization ordinance on Wednesday, February 18, at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chamber on the third floor of City Hall.

Constituents are encouraged to attend to share their opinions on the ordinance, make suggestions, and hear the thoughts of their neighbors. If you are unable to attend the hearing, email testimony to cityclerk@providenceri.gov.

Wednesday, February 18th

5:30 p.m.

Council Chamber, (City Hall, 3rd Floor)

Thank you for being an engaged resident!HOPE Committee to Hold Public Hearing on Rent Stabilization Ordinance Notice for Feb 18 2026

Dear Neighbor,

Don’t miss this opportunity to make your voice heard! Neighbors on the East Side are invited to a listening session focused on the proposed rent stabilization ordinance.

Councilors John Goncalves (Ward 1), Jill S. Davidson (Ward 2), and Sue AnderBois (Ward 3) invite you to share your opinions, make suggestions, and hear the thoughts of your neighbors. All perspectives are welcome.

Sunday, February 15th

11 a.m.

Nathan Bishop Middle School, 101 Sessions Street

Thank you for being an engaged resident!