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TGIF: 5 Things to do this Weekend is a weekly column highlighting what there is to do, see and experience in Bristol and Warren over the weekend.
Looking for something to do in Bristol and Warren this weekend? Check out these ideas. Friday On Friday Night, Jacky’s Galaxy and the East Bay Food Pantry will host a night of music, food and fun with Rock the Can 2011. The event will begin at 6:30 p.m. and will last until 11:30 p.m., at  The event costs $20 for admission and features a buffet, a cash bar, raffles and entertainment. Proceeds from the event will benefit the East Bay Food Pantry.  Saturday  The Bristol Good Neighbors Soup Kitchen and Food Pantry will be hosting a rummage sale on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at St. Michaels …
1. Participate in the annual Cookie Walk at the Baptist Church, 407 Main Street in Warren, on Saturday, Dec. 11 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Cookies, baked by members of the church, will be sold in the Fellowship Hall for $8/lb. Get there early because the cookies go fast! 2. Stop by Mt. Hope High School between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 11 for Story Time with Santa. The event, hosted by the class of 2011, will feature crafts, face painting, and refreshments. The cost for admission is $7 for a family. All proceeds will be donated to a family in need for the holiday season. 3. Take part …
1. Support the Kickemuit Middle School Masquers by attending their presentation of  "A Christmas Carol". Show times are Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Find out more about this event by clicking here. 2. Have Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 4, at St. Thomas the Apostle Church in Warren. Enjoy a full breakfast and take photographs with Santa. The event is hosted by the Warren American Legion Post #104 and is open from 8 to 11 a.m.. Tickets are $8 for adults, $4 for children under the age of 8 and free for children under the age of 4 and proceeds benefit local charity …
Frerichs Farm, 65 Kinnicutt Ave., in Warren, will celebrate their Open House from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. this Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The event will showcase the new holiday greenery including trees and wreaths. Everyone who stops in to the gift store can grab a candy cane entitling the holder to a prize such as a store discount, gift certificate or a surprise gift. There will also be a free raffle for various prizes. This weekend, David Frerichs will also be taking orders for special made holiday arangements and for those who purchase the ribbon at the store, staff will make the bows for …
1. Printmaking and Poetry This weekend is your last chance to catch the "Travel +" printmaking and poetry exhibit at the Bristol Art Museum in the Linden Place Ballroom. The exhibit will run on Friday and Saturday from 1-4pm. The display consists of the finished product of a three yearlong collaborative project created by members of The Printmakers Network of Southern New England. "Travel +" showcases a three-book accordion collection of original prints and poetry created by 15 members of the network and three award winning poets from Connecticut. On Saturday, the final day of the display, …
 
 
 

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