From Winnie's Desk:

Attention Restaurant and Hospitality Workers!

Please be advised the Rhode Island Department of Health has made policy changes effective March 01, 2007. In the past, the Department of Health was agreeable to extend Servsafe Certification if employees provided proof of registration/receipts for the next Servsafe class. Going forward, there is a 6 month grace period from the expiration date on your license (provided your status indicates “active”). If your certificate is not renewed within that 6- month grace period you will be required to complete the 2-day course - versus the 6- hour course normally required for recertification. The Department of Health advises that the Servsafe Certification course be taken 6 months in advance of the expiration date. Please check the dates on your certificates carefully to ensure compliance and make arrangements to complete the Servsafe course accordingly.

If you have any questions or need further information you may call the RIACA office at 401-722-6433 or the Rhode Island Department of Health at 410-222-2231.

COMPUTER CLASSES

RIACA and Roosevelt Elderly Housing will offer another computer workshop in the fall. Registration forms are currently being accepted for the next class which will be scheduled in late August/September. There are only 10 slots available – first come first serve so don’t delay! This is an introductory class that will cover the Internet and e-mail. For more information or to register for class please contact RIACA at 722-6433 or 401-301-5264.

Servsafe Certification Class

The Servsafe Certification class is scheduled for Monday, October 22^nd and Monday, October 29^th, 2007 at RIACA. Classes begin at 9:30 and end at 4:30. Class fees and information is available by calling the RIACA office at 410-722-6433.

SCHOLARSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT

Student Scholarship forms are available for pick-up at the RIACA office, 48 Blackstone Ave., Pawtucket, RI 02860. Two $1000 scholarships will be awarded in the fall to college bound or currently attending college students. Deadline for applications to be received in the RIACA office is September 15, 2007. Please call or stop by RIACA to learn more about this funding opportunity.

HERITAGE FESTIVAL REMINDER

The Heritage Day Festival will take place on the State House lawn from noon to dusk on Saturday, August 25^th (raindate August 26^th). This annual event is sure to be great fun for the whole family. Admission is free.