RENEWABLE ENERGY GROUP
Monday, May 5th at 7:00 PM

The Renewable Energy Group gives people a forum to share experiences with renewable energy and exchange ideas on topics including wind, solar and hydro power. Experts and homeowners
will have an opportunity to exchange ideas. For more information please contact Jim Normann at greenhilltr@verizon.net .

LEARNING FROM NATURE
Wednesdays from 4 to 6 PM
*Meet at Cross’ Mills Public Library on the 7th, 21st, and 28th.
*Meet at the Worm Ladies on 161A East Beach Road on the 14th.

Learn about how food impacts the environment. Activities will include a nature walk, working with soil and planting seeds, and finding out what kinds of foods are produced locally.

COMPOSTING WORKSHOP
Wednesday, May 7th from 6 to 7:30 PM

Sejal Harde, Program Director of the Master Composter and Recycler Program of URI, will be presenting a workshop on how to turn food scraps and yard waster into valuable soil by composting. Backyard composting is inexpensive, environmentally friendly and great for the garden.

AN INTRODUCTION TO GEOCACHING
(MAP AND COMPASS READING)
Saturday, May 17th from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Geocaching is an entertaining adventure game played with compasses or
hand-held GPS receivers. This class will teach attendees on how to use their
compass or GPS to find caches. Cache hunts are a fun outdoor activity. No
experience is required. Registration is required due to class size. Please call the library to register.

GARDENING PROGRAM
Container Planting with Unusual Annuals
Monday, May 19th at 7:00 PM
Presented by gardener Priscilla Purinton

WINTER SOLDIER: IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN
Wednesday, May 21st at 7:00 PM

Movie and discussion led by Paul Hubbard and Robert Malin.
Sponsored by the RI Progressive Democrats PDAmerica.org

LIVE HAWK & OWL SHOW!
Presented by South County Conservancy
Saturday, May 24th from 10 AM to 12 PM

Vivian and John Maxson from the Born to Be Wild Nature Center will discuss the raptor’s hunting patterns and relate many amazing stories about these birds. Come get an up close and personal view of these fascinating creatures.

PRETZEL MAKING CLASS
Saturday, May 31st from 12:30 to 2:00 PM

Learn how to make this treat with hands-on instruction and many toppings to try. All ages welcome! Children
under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Please register at the front desk or email nancy@crossmills.org.

CROSS’ MILLS CINEMA
Charlie Wilson’s War (R), Friday, May 9th at 4:00 PM

The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe (PG), Friday, May 23rd at 6:30 PM

The movies are free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.

SUNDAY AFTERNOON MUSICALE
Jazz Candy
May 18th at 2:00 PM

Jazz Candy is comprised of Art Manchester on woodwinds and John Monllos on guitar. They will be performing light classical pieces as well as current popular tunes. The musical programs are free and open to the public.

MAY ARTIST— LISA PASTILLE
Home portraits as digital paintings by Lisa A. Pastille will be available for viewing in the Periodicals Room during the month of May.