Community Corner

5 Things: Tree Lighting, Water Meeting & Treasure Hunt

Five things to know for Dec. 1.

  1. It's finally here. The Festival of Lights is back! Tonight the weekend-long event kicks off with the tree lighting ceremony in Updike Park at 6 p.m. Are you excited? We're excited.
  2. Tune in to Channel 10 (WJAR-TV) tonight at 6 p.m. as they announce the winners of the Wickford merchants' storefront display contest. Check back later for our photo gallery of the participating storefronts. Who do you think has the best display this year?
  3. A historic home treasure hunt? Why of course it would be in Wickford! Running Friday through Sunday, HistWick is holding a historic home treasure hunt and raffle. Enter and win a chance to win a $200 townwide gift card and more!
  4. Tonight, the North Kingstown Groundwater Committee meets at town hall at 7 p.m.
  5. Today: sunny with highs near 49. Tonight: clear with lows around 32. Tomorrow: sunny with highs near 51.


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