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<title>Grantsmanship Training Program</title>
<description>The Grantsmanship Center (TGCI) will be offering a 5 day - February 26 - March 2, 2007 - practical, hands on Grantsmanship training program in Providence, hosted by VCRI. Designed for both novice and experienced grant seekers, this workshop covers all aspects of searching for grants, writing grant proposals, and negotiating with funding sources.</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 16 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Operation Holiday Cheer Seeking Gifts For Troops Overseas</title>
<description>Donations needed for packages to be sent to Rhode Islanders deployed overseas.  Items can be received at the drop-off site at the Mounted Command Armory at 1051 North Main Street in Providence between 9a.m. and 2p.m. on Saturday October 21st.  Click here to see the list for acceptable items to be included in the packages.</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 10 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>American Cancer Society Needs Volunteers!</title>
<description>The American Cancer Society is health promotion organization that is dedicated to eliminating cancer.  Find out how you can help!</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 02 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Support Memorial Hospital of RI</title>
<description>Volunteers are an integral part of serving the community at Memorial Hospital of RI.  Find out how you can get connected there!</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 02 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>RI Blood Center needs volunteers!</title>
<description>The RI Blood Center&#39;s (RIBC) mission is to provide a safe and adequate blood supply for the state of Rhode Island and neighboring communities.  Volunteers assist RIBC in a number of ways to meet their mission.</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Support the Audubon Environmental Education Center</title>
<description>The Audubon Society of RI is an indepedent, non-profit organization dedicated to statewide environmental education, conservation and advocacy. The Audubon Environmental Education Center strives to create exceptional learning experiences for school groups and the general public that enrich our audience&#39;s lives.</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Capitol Region RSVP</title>
<description>Capitol Region Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) has served communities of Greater Providence for over 30 years.  They place seniors 55+ into meaningful volunteer opportunities to enhance their lives and the community in which they serve.</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>CASA - Serving Children in Rhode Island</title>
<description>Every year in Rhode Island, more than 3,000 children are identified as victims of abuse and/or neglect by their families.  Although this number is staggering, the Court Appointed Special Advocate Volunteer Program of the R.I. Family Court is helping to make a difference. CASA trains volunteers to speak for the best interest of these children in court and to help find them safe, permanent homes.</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Bright Night Providence Volunteers Needed!</title>
<description>Bright Night Providence is an artist-run arts oriented New Year&#39;s Eve Celebration. The festival will feature lights in the sky, lights in the water, and local stars on stage. We value community and creativity, and hope you do too!</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Support McAuley Ministries</title>
<description>McAuley Ministries is an independent, non-profit organization, sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy and rooted in the ideals of its founder, Catherine McAuley. Our ministry provides for the basic needs of food, clothing, shelter, emotional support and guidance to the most vulnerable in our community.</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Samaritans of RI needs very special volunteers</title>
<description>Samaritans of RI is a suicide prevention and education center for the state of RI. Our major purpose is to maintain a 24 hour hotline/listening line to offer befriending to people who are alone, hopeless, distressed, depressed or suicidal.  Volunteers are trained to answer the hotline and make a difference to the person in need.</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Volunteer with Newport Public Schools</title>
<description>The mission of the Newport Public School System, in partnership with students, families, and the community is to provide a challenging education with appropriate support so that all students will possess the knowledge, skills, and character essential to productive citizenship,life-long learning, and the ability to adapt in a rapidly changing world.  Volunteers help to make this mission a reality for the children of Newport.</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Executive Service Corps of NE needs You!</title>
<description>The mission of Executive Service Corps of New England (ESC) is to improve the quality of life in the communities we serve by enabling nonprofit organizations to operate more efficiently and effectively to meet the needs of their constituencies.  ESC accomplishes this mission by providing high quality and affordable professional consulting services thorough its corps of volunteer executives and professionals.</description>
<pubDate>Sat, 01 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Volunteer with Sojourner House</title>
<description>The mission of Sojourner House is to provide culturally sensitive support, advocacy, safety and respect for victims of domestic abuse and to effect systems change.</description>
<pubDate>Sat, 01 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Support RI Council on Alcoholism &amp; Other Drug Dependence</title>
<description>The R I Council on Alcoholism and Other Drug Dependence is a private, non-profit corporation whose mission is to help individuals and families who are troubled with alcohol, tobacco and other drug dependence.  Volunteers are an integral part of providing these services to our community.</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Volunteer Opportunities at Beacon Hospice</title>
<description>Beacon Hospice and Palliative Care provides the best end-of-life care in Rhode island through an interdisciplinary team that supports patients and families.  Volunteers are a big part of this team!</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>RI Mentoring Partnership - Feinstein Mentor Network</title>
<description>Since 1990, the Chamber Education Foundation has coordinated mentor programs to help students of all ages achieve their goals. Mission: To create, implement and support a statewide career mentoring delivery system for children, youth and adults.</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 01 Aug 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Support Recycling for RI Education</title>
<description>The mission of Recycling for RI Education is &#34;to enhance teaching, learning and the creative discovery experience by the provision of an abundance of open-ended materials to educators and students.&#34;  Find out more about this great organization and their volunteer opportunities.</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 01 Aug 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>RI Free Clinic needs you!</title>
<description>Organized in 1999, Rhode Island Free Clinic is a volunteer-staffed, community-based non-profit organization in south Providence offering high quality primary medical care and, with the support of area hospitals and medical practices, a full array of no and low cost medications, diagnostic and specialty services to adults without health insurance. Find out how you can help the RI Free Clinic continue to serve the community.</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 01 Jul 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Volunteer with International Tennis Hall of Fame</title>
<description>Do you love sports?  Do you love history?  Then the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport is the place for you, especially in July.</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 01 Jul 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Support Child and Family Services/Newport</title>
<description>Child and Family Services/Newport strengthens families, their members, and the communities in which they live.  Volunteers are an integral part of providing these services to the community.</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jun 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Volunteers needed by Friends of Linden Place</title>
<description>Linden Place is an historic house museum that enhances the artistic, cultural and educational life of the community. They offer a wide array of programs from tours to concerts year-round.</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jun 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>RI SPCA needs you!</title>
<description>The mission of the RISPCA is to protect and advocate for the rights and humane treatment of those who cannot speak for themselves. We crusade for the rights and welfare of animals through legal, educational, legislative and investigative means. Volunteers are needed to help in these efforts.</description>
<pubDate>Sun, 01 May 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Volunteer with St. Mary&#39;s Home for Children</title>
<description>Since 1877, St. Mary&#39;s Home for Children has been committed to serving the changing needs of children and families by using the professional, financial and volunteer resources of the community. St. Mary&#39;s has provided a variety of culturally competent services that support and preserve families, maximizing the potential for learning and growth.  Volunteers help us accomplish this amazing work in our community!</description>
<pubDate>Sun, 01 May 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Support Rhode Islanders Sponsoring Education</title>
<description>The mission of RISE is to provide educational opportunities and mentoring to children of incarcerated parents in order to break the intergenerational cycle of poverty, violence, and addiction that so often threatens them.</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 01 Apr 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Volunteers needed by Prevent Child Abuse RI</title>
<description>Prevent Child Abuse RI&#39;s mission is to prevent child abuse and neglect through education, advocacy and public awareness.  April is Child Abuse Prevention month - Get Involved.</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 01 Apr 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Providence Ronald McDonald House needs Volunteers</title>
<description>The Providence Ronald McDonald House (PRMH) provides temporary housing for the families of hospitalized children. Our goal is to offer parents and children a safe, warm environment during a difficult time.  Volunteers are needed to assist us in making the PRMH as close to a home as possible.</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 01 Mar 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Volunteer Opportunities abound at Boys &amp; Girls Clubs of Providence</title>
<description>A variety of volunteers are needed at the 5 centers of the Boys &amp; Girls Clubs of Providence.  Want to find out more about getting involved?</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 01 Mar 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Hallworth House needs volunteers</title>
<description>Hallworth House is always looking for additional volunteers to provide activities and support to their seniors.  Families and teenagers are encouraged to apply for many of their volunteer opportunities.</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 01 Feb 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Support Hasbro Children&#39;s Hospital</title>
<description>Volunteers with a variety of skills and interest are needed at Hasbro Children&#39;s Hospital.  HCH located in Providence is always looking for volunteers to support the children and medical professionals.</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 01 Feb 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Advocate for Seniors</title>
<description>Help seniors in our RI community who are in nursing homes and assisted living residences.  Find out about the Alliance for Better Long Term Care and their volunteer opportunities.</description>
<pubDate>Sat, 01 Jan 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>FOCus needs volunteers</title>
<description>The Family Outreach Center Inc. (FOCus) provides services to the community.  Join their volunteer corps in this effort!</description>
<pubDate>Sat, 01 Jan 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>RI Community Food Bank needs volunteers year-round!</title>
<description>The Rhode Island Community Food Bank provides quality food to people facing hunger through our network of certified member agencies. It also provides leadership and information to promote citizen action, advance government nutrition assistance, and promote private efforts aimed at developing effective solutions toward the elimination of hunger in Rhode Island.</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 01 Dec 2004 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Friends Way needs you!</title>
<description>FRIENDS WAY is a children&#39;s bereavement center helping children ages 3-19 and their families mourn the death of a loved one in a nurturing, educational and supportive environment.  We also provide crisis intervention to schools, hospitals and other agencies in need as well as grief education and training to any organization faced with grief and loss issues. FRIENDS WAY is a haven for healing and hope.</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 01 Nov 2004 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Volunteers needed for A Wish Come True</title>
<description>Our mission is to grant the fondest wish of medically qualified children ages 3 through 18 who have a life-threatening illness and live in Rhode Island and parts of Southeastern Massachusetts.</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 01 Nov 2004 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Support EBC House</title>
<description>October is National Domestic Violence Awarness Month.  Elizabeth Buffum Chase House works to end participation in, and societal tolerance of, domestic violence.</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 01 Oct 2004 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Volunteers needed by the Sexual Assault &amp; Trauma Resource Center</title>
<description>The mission of the Sexual Assault &amp; Trauma Resource Center of RI is to address the issues of sexual abuse and trauma through a comprehensive range of services, including intervention, treatment, education, and prevention.</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 01 Oct 2004 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Cumberland School Volunteers</title>
<description>Cumberland School Volunteers, Inc. is a non-profit corporation dedicated to the development of and support for volunteer programs in the Cumberland Public Schools.</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2004 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Volunteer with South Kingstown CARES</title>
<description>South Kingstown CARES stands for Connecting All Resources for Educational Support and needs volunteers in the schools.</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2004 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Support Girl Scouts of RI</title>
<description>Girl Scouts of RI has a long history of working in our community.  Volunteers are the backbone of their program.  Find out more about volunteering with the Girl Scouts of RI.</description>
<pubDate>Sun, 01 Aug 2004 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description>The Audubon Society of RI manages 8,000 acres of open space in RI.  They advocate for carefully planned growth.  Volunteers assist the ASRI in many ways to meet their mission and goals.</description>
<pubDate>Sun, 01 Aug 2004 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description>The mission of the American Sail Training Association is to encourage character building through sail training, promote sail training to the North America public, and support education under sail through its 270 member vessels.</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 01 Jul 2004 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Help the American Diabetes Association - RI</title>
<description>The American Diabetes Association - RI works to prevent and cure diabetes.  They also help those who are living with diabetes.  Read on for more information how you can volunteer with them.</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 01 Jul 2004 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description>AIDS Project RI needs many volunteers to assist them in carrying out their mission and supporting people in our community affected and infected by HIV/AIDS.  Click here to read more about them and learn of all their volunteer opportunities.</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jun 2004 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description>The Warm Shelter works to support the Westerly and Washington County area to alleviate homelessness.  Find out how you can help!</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jun 2004 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description>Memorial Hospital of RI offers many health services to the community.  They also rely on the help of many volunteers to offer these services. Maybe you will find the perfect volunteer opportunity here.</description>
<pubDate>Sat, 01 May 2004 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description>Waterfire Providence is a huge undertaking that could NOT happen without the support of hundreds of volunteers.  Read on to learn more about them and how you could help them to create art and community in Providence and RI.</description>
<pubDate>Sat, 01 May 2004 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description>The Autism Project of RI is committed to educating teachers, principals, special educators, SLPs, OTs, parents and community members on the best practices for supporting and educating people with autism.  Volunteers are an integral part of our agency.</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 01 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description>Blithewold Mansion prepares for the spring and summer season by recruiting numerous volunteers to assist them.  Maybe this is the right opportunity for you!</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 01 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description>Every year in Rhode Island, more than 2,500 children are abused and neglected by their families and end up without a home to call their own. Although this number is concerning, the Court Appointed Special Advocate Volunteer Program of the R.I. Family Court is helping to make a difference. CASA trains volunteers to speak for the best interest of these children in court and to help find them safe, permanent homes.</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2004 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description>The mission of Providence Children&#39;s Museum is to inspire learning through active play and exploration. The Museum serves the children of southern New England and the adults who care for them by presenting hands-on exhibits and programs that explore the arts, culture, history and science.</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2004 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>AIDS Care Ocean State needs volunteers</title>
<description>AIDS Care Ocean State (ACOS) needs a variety of volunteers throughout the year.  Read on to find out where you fit into the picture to help make a difference!</description>
<pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2004 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description>We grant the wishes of children from the ages 2.5 to 18 with life-threating medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength, and joy.</description>
<pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2004 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Adults need Mentors too!</title>
<description>The RI Department of Corrections needs adults to be mentors to motivated people leaving prison and re-entering society.  Find out more about this program and how YOU can be a part of it.</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2004 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description>Big Sisters of Rhode Island is committed to positively impacting girls&#39; lives. Our mission is to reduce each child&#39;s vulnerability and enable her to thrive emotionally, socially and academically; to help her grow into a strong confident young woman ready to reach her full potential.</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2004 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description>The RI Blood Center&#39;s mission is to provide a safe and adequate blood supply for Rhode Island.</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2003 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description>The mission of South Providence Neighborhood Ministries is to meet essential needs, enhance the quality of life for children and adults, encourage self-worth and self-sufficiency, and foster community pride in a neighborhood of diverse ethnic, racial and social backgrounds.</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2003 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Meals on Wheels of RI supports the Community</title>
<description>Meals on Wheels of RI (MOW) is a private-nonprofit organization dedicated primarily to meeting nutritional and other social needs of the elderly; thereby helping them to maintain their independent lifestyle.</description>
<pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2003 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description>The mission of Newport Hospital is to maximize the health status of all the people of Newport County.</description>
<pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2003 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description>Rhode Island&#39;s most accessible learning resource, Rhode Island PBS, is a leader and innovator in the use of technology and electronic media, providing education, information, entertainment, and cultural enrichment.</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2003 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description>The Rhode Island International Film Festival (August 5-10, 2003) presented in cooperation with Governor Donald Carceiri, is a natural by-product of the intense interest that film of all types generate among the viewing public. For more information, visit www.film-festival.org.</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2003 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description>Join top world golfers at the RI Country Club in Barrington, as they compete for a $1.2 Million Purse.  If you&#39;ve ever volunteered at a golf tournament, you know how exciting it is to be part of the action.  If you haven&#39;t, this is your chance to be a part of a premier event.</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 10 Mar 2003 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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