The Dance Factory in Lincoln is rallying around 7-year-old Camila Gonzalez of Central Falls following her cancer diagnosis. Join them Sunday, Oct. 18, from noon to 3 p.m. for a free fall festival with proceeds benefiting Camila and her family. Read more: https://bit.ly/4hBWsCd

A new chapter is beginning for a popular Cumberland boutique! With Heart & Soul has a new owner, bringing fresh styles, expanded clothing selections and plans to showcase local artisans. Read more: https://bit.ly/47QFeuV

Representatives from Smithfield’s two public libraries are raising concerns over Ballot Question 17, which would allow the town to establish a joint municipal library system. Read more: https://bit.ly/47d0F9r

North Providence is looking to become a designated “Tree City” while updating its tree ordinance to preserve significant trees and explore funding to help homeowners with costly tree removals. Read more: https://bit.ly/4yHo3ry

A Lincoln hairstylist is making haircuts more accessible for people with disabilities and sensory sensitivities by bringing salon services directly into their homes. Read more: https://bit.ly/4y9vpD2

Woonsocket faces a lawsuit over a tax agreement former Mayor Lisa Baldelli-Hunt allegedly signed without City Council input. More information: https://bit.ly/4rRMn7A

Pawtucket’s three at-large City Council incumbents face independent challenger Francisco Emanuel Amado in the Nov. 3 election. Meet the candidates: https://bit.ly/4znPOW9

Hazel Eye Center has opened on Diamond Hill Road in Cumberland, offering comprehensive eye care for patients of all ages. Read more at: https://bit.ly/4jiQw2l

For the past 15 years, a building at 129 Ballou St. in Woonsocket sat largely abandoned. Now, the property is being turned into 15 affordable housing units with the intention of giving people an opportunity to own their own homes. More information: https://bit.ly/4hDSQQ5

Apple Trails return to Smithfield, Rhode Island, Tomorrow! Find a hidden apple along a participating trail and redeem it for a gift at Appleland Orchards. Learn more and check out where the apples will be hidden: https://bit.ly/4duKNTn

The Scituate Art Festival celebrates its 60th anniversary Oct. 10–12 in Scituate, Rhode Island, with 147 juried exhibitors, daily live music and food from 11 local organizations. More information: https://bit.ly/4j7Skek

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After several meetings where parents spoke out against an initial proposal to redistribute students among Cumberland’s public schools, officials this week appeared ready to back away from both the plan and the firm that provided it. More information: https://bit.ly/4zmxXyX

Today, Central Falls honors Patricia Martínez, Jessica Vega and Maria Pedraza-Padín at Central Falls High School for Hispanic Heritage Month. Meet this year’s honorees: https://bit.ly/4AQtBBL

This North Providence home offers more than 3,000 square feet of living space, with three bedrooms, two bathrooms, cathedral ceilings, a floor-to-ceiling granite fireplace and multiple finished lower levels. The home is listed for $619,900. Read more: https://bit.ly/4zkfbs2

A new meditation studio in Pawtucket is offering a different way to slow down and unwind. Sacred Sounds uses immersive sound experiences to create a space centered around deep listening and stillness. More informatio: https://bit.ly/4z9ZP9i
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More than 40 years after three sites in and around North Smithfield were designated as Superfund sites, cleanup efforts remain ongoing but stable. Read more: https://bit.ly/4zgPKaJ

A North Providence High School teacher is putting a fun spin on improving attendance, using gift card raffles and a grade-level competition to motivate students to come to school. Read more: https://bit.ly/4rHiyq5

An equestrian center in North Smithfield is offering a sweet reason to visit. Phoenix Rising Equestrian Center is now serving ice cream alongside its pony rides and activities, with proceeds supporting the center. Read more: https://bit.ly/4rK5MXV