Our final week of the regular season has arrived ... only two more games stand between your team and the playoffs! Click the image below to view the bracket for next weekend. Every team will play at least two games. Those making it to the final game will play three or four to get there. Please note the game times next weekend are slightly different. Also, we have the BBQ food truck coming back, they'll be at the fields around 11:00 am.
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The early games tomorrow are going to be a bit colder than last week. Remember to wear layers, no pockets, and hoods must be tucked into your jersey. The forecast is calling for sunny and 26 degrees to start off our morning. It'll warm up to 35 degrees by the last games of the day.
See you at Grid Iron after the games! Our final match-ups for the regular season are ...
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End of Season Celebration and Awards
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Mark your calendars for
November 24th. We'll be gathering at
Mirabar from 12:00 - 3:00 to celebrate our inaugural fall season and year.
Bring your appetite, food and deserts will be provided by the league. Captains will be giving awards, along with the winners of our Fall Rhody Bowl, and some special awards from the Board. We'll also be introducing your 2020 Board of Directors.
Askew, right around the corner, is hosting an after party starting at 3:30.
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Transgender Day of Remembrance
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Join PVDGFFL as we attend
TGI Network's Annual Remembrance of those in the Transgender Community who have been killed during the past year. We will meet at Beneficent Church at 6:30 pm before the vigil starts. Wear your PVDGFFL jerseys/apparel to help us show our support for the transgender community. Thank you to Ostin for helping us coordinate this event!
Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Beneficent Church, 300 Weybosset St, Providence
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Tomorrow, Jeff Sheehan will be present at our fields from the LGBTQ Protection Project at
Rhode Island Legal Services. Jeff is there to speak with anyone interested in discussing a legal issue affecting them, a friend, or family member. The LGBTQ Protection Project provides no cost legal services to LGBTQ Individuals and their families who have been victims of domestic violence, other violence or crime, or who have been discriminated against, exploited, or victimized in some other way. The LGBTQ Protection Project handles many types of cases and players are encouraged to explore this free resource for the community.
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Volunteering and Giving Back
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We have several volunteer opportunities and ways give back to assist our LGBTQ community and those in need, especially during the holiday season.
Food pantry drive for AIDS Project Rhode Island
- We'll be collecting items tomorrow at the fields to help APRI stock their pantry. This is an especially difficult time of year for many in the community. We'll have bins for each team at the fields. The team which collects the most items will win a $100 prize to use towards a team social/dinner.
- Viza D. Klein is hosting an event on Sunday, Nov 17th at The Stable to collect items for the pantry drive. We'll be there 2:00 - 6:00 pm.
- Food items needed: Cereal/Oatmeal, Seasonings/Spices, Tea, Ground Coffee, Spam, Corned Beef Hash/Canned Hash, Dry Coffee Creamer (like Coffee Mate), Canned Fruit
- Personal care items needed: Dish soap, Sponges, Household Cleaning Supplies, Hand Sanitizer
Drag Bingo to support AIDS Care Ocean State
- We're looking for volunteers to help at this month's Drag Bingo. Thursday, Nov 21st in Cranston.
- Email Greg Polzer to sign up
Toiletry Drive for the RI LGBTQ+ Safe House
- This holiday season The Dark Lady is throwing their 2nd annual Toiletry Drive for the RI LGBTQ+ Safe House. This safe house which provides a home to children and teens who have run away or have been kicked out of their homes is in need of essential items. Toiletry items such as shampoo, body wash, body soap, deodorant, shaving cream and razors, toothpaste and toothbrushes, hand soap, etc. are items they don’t have enough of. Let’s make the holidays a little brighter and help get these kids the bare essentials they need.
- We'll be collecting items at our season end party on November 24th. For each item you bring you'll receive a raffle ticket to win some awesome prizes!
Holiday Survival Packages for Thundermist
- Help us put together holiday survival packages for Thundermist patients. Dinner provided. Wednesday, December 4th, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. in Warwick
- Email Duane Gosley to sign up
Annual Teddy Bear Toy Drive
- The Teddy Bear Toy Drive @ the PVD Eagle on the evening of 12/6. We need 5 to 6 helpers to sell raffle tickets throughout the night. Proceeds support AIDS Care Ocean State's client children.
- Email Greg Polzer to sign up
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