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Five Things: Sun? NKHS Reunion

Your guide for life in North Kingstown today, June 8.


NKHS 1983 Reunion: Hard to believe it’s been 30 years! We have over 100 responses and over 60 people confirmed so far. Please call Lorrie Gadrow Daniels if you want come (401) 400-9525. At Duffy’s Tavern at 5 p.m.

Strawberry-picking season: We are just about there! Last night’s monsoon may have slowed the start of public picking at Schartner’s but it’s going to start SOON. Call (401) 294-2044 to find out for sure.

Post your yard sale on Patch: Spread the word – NK Patch is going to be featuring local yard sales every Thursday, located on a handy map. But we need your help! If you are having a sale, click here, fill out the form and presto!

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Father's Day: What's special about your dad? Please send me your answer to this question and a photo of you and your dad, if you can. I'm putting together a piece for ... Father's Day, of course! elizabeth.mcnamara@patch.com

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Moving sale: A huge multi-family sale at 30 Steeple Bush Drive, Wakefield, R.I. (South County Hills). Furniture, like new yard equipment (John Deere ride-on tractor w/ bagger and cart & Poulon snow blower), foosball table, quality toys, clothing, jewelry, household items, artwork, Britax carseats (2), holiday decor, collectible holiday ornaments, books, lamps, Pottery Barn wall organizer units, ride-on toys and more! This is the rain date. No early birds please! From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Medicinal plants in your backyard: Join herbalist Kristin Minto on a walking tour of seaside historic Watson Farm. Learn how common yard plants can be used medicinally. Discover the history of herbal plant use, identification, and medicinal uses of common weeds. Learn simple techniques for using herbs in your daily life. Bring a lunch, make a day of it, and stay for a self-guided walking tour of the  Farm. Watson Farm, owned and operated by Historic New England, is a 265-acre working farm located in Jamestown. 10 a.m.


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