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Little Compton
Community Center
Newsletter
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April 2026 EditionHi Neighbor! As the flowers begin to bloom in Little Compton, the Community Center is buzzing with activity. From school vacation camp to our weekly games, there is something for everyone this April. Whether you're looking to learn a new skill, get active, or simply connect with neighbors, we invite you to join us! Kindly, Amy Mooney, Executive Director
🌸 Spring Events at a GlanceApril is one of our busiest months of the year! From our Annual Rummage Sale to the return of the Easter Spree, here is what is happening at your Community Center. 🏆 Special EventsTrivia Night: Friday, April 3 | 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Gather your smartest friends for a night of obscure facts and friendly competition! Children’s Movie Night: Friday, April 3 | 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
A drop-off event for kids! We’ll have pizza, popcorn, and a family-friendly film. Easter Spree: Saturday, April 4 | 10:00 AM @ Veterans Field
Our annual community celebration! Join us for the egg hunt and family festivities. Rummikub Afternoon: Monday, April 6 | Every first Monday of the month from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Bring your own set or use one of ours. Buy Nothing Clothing Exchange: Shopping: Monday–Thursday April 6–9, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Extended Hours: Friday April 10, 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM This is a "take what you need, give what you can" community event. Volunteer Information Night: Thursday, April 9 | 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Curious about how you can give back? Join us to learn about the various ways to help out at the LCCC. Circle of Friends: Saturday, April 11 | 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM People living with disabilities and their caregivers are invited to join us for our monthly gathering and community building! Coffee & Pastry with Public Safety: Tuesday, April 14 | 10 AM – 12:00 PM Join us in the dining room for coffee & pastry, and good company! Please note the time change from our usual coffee & pastry gatherings. Volunteer Appreciation Night: Friday, April 17 | 5:30 PM – the fun runs out!
A special thank you to the wonderful people who keep our center running! April Vacation Camp: April 20th–24th from 8:30AM–4:30PM | Keep the kids engaged and active during school vacation week! Our April Vacation Camp offers a mix of indoor and outdoor play, featuring fun and engaging STEM activities. LCCC Rummage Sale: Saturday & Sunday, April 25–26 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Our legendary sale is back! Come hunt for treasures and support the center.
🗓️ Weekly Recurring ProgramsWe have a robust weekly schedule designed to keep you active and social. Please note the week of April 20th there is no After School Club in lieu of April Vacation Camp. Day | Program | Time | Mondays | | 9:15 AM – 10:15 AM |  | | 12:00 PM (Dine-in) | | | 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM | Tuesdays | with Public Safety* | 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM *10:00 AM – 12:00 PM on April 14th only* | | | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | | | 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM | | | 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM | Wednesdays | | 12:00 PM (Dine-in) | | | 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM | Thursdays | | 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM | | | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM | | | 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM | Fridays | | 12:00 PM (Dine-in) | | | 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM |
💎 Membership MattersDid you know that LCCC members get early access to event registration and discounts on programs?
📱 Follow Us & Stay Involved!Don't miss a beat! Follow us on social media for live event updates, behind-the-scenes photos, and community news. Website: www.lccenter.org
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Around Town The following has been submitted by local businesses and organizations. Need more info? Contact info provided where available.
WHAT’S UP WITH THE TICKS?? The Little Compton Garden Club is sponsoring URI’s The Tick Guy, Dr. Tom Mather speaking on “What’s Up With Ticks”, Wednesday April 15, 2026 at 5:30PM. In Rhode Island, it used to be mostly about the blacklegged ticks (deer ticks) and the threat of Lyme disease, but things are changing rapidly and not for the better! New tick are moving in bringing new diseases. Learn practical solutions to help you practice being TICK SMART! The program is free and open to the public. For more information contact Ginny Greenwood at randggreenwood@gmail.com
HELP WANTED REGISTERED NURSES! PART TIME • FLEXIBLE HOURS Apply today at Stay at Home in Little Compton, Inc. Unique Opportunity for a Registered Nurse You create your own schedule! Meet clients in the comfort of their own home. Our nurses ensure quality and safe delivery of our IN-HOME health care services. RESPONSIBILITIES Conduct initial assessment of all new clients Create Plan of Care for all clients with review every 90 days Direct care personnel supervision with competency assessment every 90 days Training of direct care personnel when necessary Stay at Home in Little Compton is a RI licensed, nationally accredited, In-Home Care Provider focused on safe and healthy aging in place for our elder residents. Email info@stayathomeinlc.org, call 401-592-0342 or visit our website at www.stayathomeinlittlecompton.org
Garden Goods Recycling Sale at the Plant Faire - Saturday May 2nd At the May 2nd Plant Faire at Veterans' Field, the Little Compton Garden Club will be holding a recycling sale for used gardening goods: pots, planters, vases, books, hoses, tools -- anything related to gardening. You'll find many bargains and items of interest to gardeners! If you have items to donate, please contact Ginny Greenwood at randggreenwood@gmail.com
COMMUNITY SHRED DAY Taxes are done so it is time to start spring cleaning out those file cabinets, drawers, and baskets of all your old papers and safely destroy them at our Community Shred Day. Join us on Saturday, May 9 th from 9-12, as St Andrew's and The United Congregational Church host our annual Community Shred Day in the St Andrew's parking lot. Come and view your old files, enter the truck and go through the shredding process right before your eyes! Donations of $5.00 per box to help defray the cost of the truck are encouraged and accepted. Not sure what to save and for how long? Here is a guideline According to Consumer Reports Money Adviser – Conquer the paper piles! DOCUMENTS TO SHRED Bank deposit slips Once you have reconciled your statement Banking Statements At year end store them with tax returns if needed to prove deductions Brokerage. (401(k), IRA, Keogh, Shred monthly, quarterly as new ones arrive. other investment statements. Hang onto annual statements until you sell the investments Credit Card bills After you have checked and paid them Insurance Policies After you renew them Pay stubs After you reconcile them with your W-2 Receipts After you reconcile them with your credit card or bank statements Tax Returns and supporting documents After 7 years Savings Bonds Cash them in when they mature Social Security Statements After you get a new statement, then shred the old one Household warranties/receipts After you no longer own the household items Employer benefit plan Keep until you receive a new one Investment purchase and 1099’s Keep until you sell the securities, then keep them with your tax returns for 7 years Vehicle Titles After you sell the vehicle Loan Documents After you sell whatever the loan was for Safe-deposit Box inventory NEVER, but update annually KEEP IN SAFE-DEPOSIT BOX Birth and Death Certificates NEVER Estate Planning Documents NEVER Life Insurance Policies NEVER or when policy has ended Marriage license or divorce decreed NEVER Social Security Card NEVER Military discharge papers NEVER
Garden Tour: Stonewalls to the Sea Saturday June 27th from 9:00-3:00 The Little Compton Garden Club invites you to tour 7 private gardens in Little Compton. You'll enjoy this opportunity to enjoy local beauty at it's finest. For more information and to register in advance: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/garden-tour-stonewalls-to-the-sea-little-compton-ri-tickets-81419416667
Sakonnet Preservation Event: A Special Evening to Learn About Bats | April 10 There's something magical about bats—these remarkable creatures navigate the night with precision, consume thousands of insects, and tell us so much about the health of our ecosystems. As bats emerge from hibernation this spring, it's the perfect time to learn more about these essential neighbors. On Friday, April 10, from 6–7 p.m., Sakonnet Preservation Association is hosting a free community presentation featuring Dr. Peter August, Professor Emeritus at the University of Rhode Island. Dr. August will share insights into global bat diversity, the annual cycles of our local bats, white-nose syndrome, and the economic value bats provide through pest control and pollination. Whether you're a long-time bat enthusiast or just curious about these often-misunderstood neighbors, this is a wonderful opportunity to learn more. Event Details: Little Compton Community Center | Friday, April 10 | 6–7 p.m. | Free and open to all | No registration required Mark your calendar and bring someone you think might enjoy this event, it's a great way to spend a Friday evening. For more information contact spa@sakonnetpreservation.org Sakonnet Preservation Event: Stone Walls, Old Skills, Good Times | April 18 Join Sakonnet Preservation Association for a hands-on workshop in the art and craft of dry stone walling. Led by experienced dry stone waller, Luke Driver, this 2.5-hour session will teach you the heritage and practical techniques of this centuries-old craft. You'll learn safety practices, basic repair techniques, how to identify and select stones, and the art of crafting cap-stones. Whether you're ready to lift stones or simply curious to learn, all skill levels and abilities are welcome—observers are encouraged too. Event Details: Saturday, April 18 | 9:30 a.m.–12 p.m. (Rain date: Saturday, April 25) Free and open to all | *Registration is required – Please visit https://www.sakonnetpreservation.org/educational-programs/ to register.
Soccer Camp is coming to Little Compton August 10-13. Learn more: https://johntomlinsonsoccer.com/programs-services/august-striker-camp/
Here's what's happening at the Brownell Library in April:
Little Compton Writing Circle / Tuesday, April 7th and 21st at 5:30 PM - Adult writers of all genres and experience levels are welcome!
“More than Medicare” Help Sessions – Registration Required / Monday, April 13th - Afternoon appointments
It’s more than just Medicare help. Do you think you might be eligible for heating assistance or some other type of state or federal assistance program? Find out. Make an appointment with Maria, a representative from the United Way organization The Point for a free, confidential session to get help with these decisions. Call, email, or stop by the library to sign up for an appointment: (401) 635-8562 or info@brownell-libraryri.org
Intro to Needle Felting – Registration Required / Saturday, April 11th at 10:30 AM - Join Karen Katin from The Stitchery, to learn how to needle felt wool onto fabric. Instruction, design planning, and execution will be included. All materials provided, along with a set bumblebee project, or if you are feeling a little creative, come up with your own. All supplies and instruction will be provided. Registration is required as space is limited – contact the library to register at 401 635 8562.
Needlepoint Drop-In / Fridays at 1 PM on April 3, 10, 17 and 24 - Bring your needlework project or stop by to learn more about it. Take time in the day to work on your project and chat with others who have the same hobby. Any sort of needleworkers are welcome to this drop in session.
Open Play with Simple Machines / Tuesday, April 21st from12 - 2 PM - Explore simple machines through play, observation, and conversation! Best for ages 3 & up
Casey Farm presents Project Chick! / Friday, April 24th at 1 PM: Visit us on Friday, April 11th at 1pm for a hands-on program to learn all about CHICKENS! There will be a slide show, a display full of different bird eggs, and the chance to meet a live Dominique chicken and hold a baby chick!
All the Genres Book Club / Tuesday, April 28th at 4 pm and 6 PM - April’s book is The Beekeeper of Aleppo by Christy Lefteri - Stop by the library to pick up a copy. All are welcome!
Senior Services Office Hours / every Monday from 1 pm - 3 PM - Little Compton's Senior Services will be at the library on Mondays from 1:00 - 3:00 to meet with any senior in town. Their job is to help connect seniors to the services they need. Stop by for help with a problem or just to introduce yourself and chat.
Spice of the Month Club / April's spice is Dried Cilantro - Stop by and pick up a sample with information about the spice and a couple of recipes to try. Make a favorite recipe or try one of ours and let us know what you think of the spice. Available as long as supplies last.
April Take and Make Craft for Kids and Tweens / Paint a Wooden Egg - Paint is included. Stop in to pick up this month's Take & Make craft as supplies are limited! (Thank you to John Lint for providing the wood egg shapes)
Knitting Group / Mondays from 1 pm - 2 PM
Tech Help / Wednesdays from 1 - 4 PM - Stop by with your device, passwords, and questions to this first come, first served drop-in program. Let us help you get your technological life in order.
Baby & Toddler Playtime / Wednesdays @ 10:30am - 12 PM - Fun for kiddos & their grown-ups ~ our playtime is specially designed for babies & toddlers! There will be a pint-sized ball pit, sensory friendly toys, and lots to engage the youngest minds! New toys appearing regularly! No registration required, just drop in and tell your friends!
Brownell Library, in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium, offers year-round webinars and online events - you can watch live and/or recorded talks and enjoy a range of talks from bestselling authors and thought leaders. To register go to:https://libraryc.org/brownell-libraryri/upcoming
On a Mission: The History of US Women Astronauts with Smithsonian Curator Emerita Valerie Neal
A Library Speakers Consortium and Smithsonian Institution Collaboration
Thursday, April 2nd at 2 PM
On Writing Action-Packed and Suspenseful Spycraft with Brad Taylor
Former Special Forces and New York Times Bestselling Author of the Pike Logan Series
Tuesday, April 14th at 7 PM
Lush Lyricism and Intimate Confessions with Miranda Cowley Heller
New York Times Bestselling Author of The Paper Palace and Reese’s Book Club Pick
Wednesday, April 22nd at 2 PM
On Writing Beloved Characters and Powerful Portrayals of Resilience in Virtual Conversation with Jason Reynolds
Award-Winning and New York Times Bestselling Author
Thursday, April 30th at 7 PM
Kanopy - There are now 31,000 titles to choose from. Kanopy streams thoughtful entertainment to your preferred device (on ROKU too!) - - log in to kanopy.com or the Kanopy app with your Little Compton library card number and PIN number.
PressReader - access a wide selection of digital magazines and newspapers at pressreader.com or the PressReader app using your Little Compton library card number and PIN number.
Museum Passes - Stop by and see what is in the library so you can get out and explore. We have passes to Boston's Museum of Fine Arts (Winslow Homer Exhibit), Plimoth Patuxet Museum, Hamilton Family Aquarium / Newport, Isabel Stewart Gardner Museum, Fall River Children's Museum, Little Compton Historical Society, the New Bedford Whaling Museum , Battleship Cove and Buttonwood Zoo.
Our Library of Things has a food dehydrator, portable DVD players, a portable Induction Cooktop and a portable Bluetooth Soundbar - as well as NEW BOARD GAMES AND CARD GAMES, T-mobile hot spots, tools, a Film & Slide Scanner and lots of fun and educational kits for kids.
The library will open at 11 AM on Thursday, April 30th.
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Frequently Called Numbers
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Transfer Station: (401) 680–2503
Transfer Station Hours
Mon:
10:00AM–6:00PM
Tue, Thur, Fri and Sat:
8:00AM–4:00PM
Wed and Sun:
Closed
NOTE: If the dump is closed due to a holiday, it will be open extended hours the following day; except when the following day is a Sunday.
Emergency:
911
Police Non-Emergency:
(401) 635–2311
Fire Non-Emergency:
(401) 635–2323 |
Town Clerk:
(401) 635–4400
Building Official:
(401) 635–8384
Town Council:
(401) 635–4529
Treasurer:
(401) 635–4219
Tax Assessor:
(401) 635–4509
Town Administrator:
(401) 635–8373
L.C. Post Office:
(401) 635–4310
Adamsville Post Office:
(401) 635–8738
Wellness Center:
(401) 592–0400
Brownell Library:
(401) 635–8562 |
Stay at Home:
(401) 592–0342
Food Bank:
(401) 592–0403
A-1 Pizza:
(401) 635–8353
Commons Lunch:
(401) 635–4388
The Art Café:
(508) 558–5497
Daily Grind:
(774) 264–9669
Wilbur’s Store:
(401) 635–2356
Lees Market:
(508) 636–3348 |
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Did you know you can make a direct online donation to The Community Center? Donate HERE!
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The Little Compton Community Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Donations are tax deductible to the full extent permitted by law. Thank you for your support!
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Lees Market Community Partner
Did you know that we receive a percentage of money from every Lees Market receipt collected? Please save your receipts and submit them to us!
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Contact Us |
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Phone: 401-635-2400
Email: info@lccenter.org
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 926 Little Compton, RI 02837
Physical Address: 34 Commons Little Compton, RI 02837
Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00AM–5:00PM
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| The mission of the Little Compton Community Center is to provide recreational, educational, social and cultural programming for the enrichment of the Little Compton community. |
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THANK YOU TO OUR SUPPORTERS!
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Our Team
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Board Officers
Bill Theriault, President
Diane MacGregor, Vice President
Ed Burnett, Treasurer
Betty Sadaniantz, Secretary
Board Directors
Rhea Brooks
Theresa DeChiaro
Suzanne DiSalvo
Christina Nixon
Donna Pilkington
Renee Welchman
Emeritus
Roger Guillemette |
Office Staff Amy Mooney, Executive Director
Lydia Greene, Office Manager
Chris Clark, Administrative Assistant
Kitchen Staff Vincent Connelly, Chef & Kitchen Manager
Briana Rogers, Kitchen Assistant
Programming Staff
Julia Tripp, Programs Manager
Gwyn Hallman, Children's Program Manager
Kloe Gomes, Childcare Support Staff
Darby Wilson, Childcare Support Staff
Lauren Giammalvo, Circle of Friends Specialist
Building Maintenance Staff
Kevin Von Maluski, Maintenance Technician
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