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Help The Steel Yard Raise The Roof
The beginning of summer brought some bad weather to the Ocean State, especially on June 8th when an overnight storm uprooted trees, knocked out power, flattened highway signs and billboards and caused many of us to run for cover in our basements. One victim of that storm was the Steel Yard. Our Mi -
Apply to compete in IRON CHEF 2011!
Applications are online to start or join a team and be a part of IRON CHEF 2011! Last year's winners - Butcher Block Mill, LLC, headed by Curtis Aric - are back again to try and claim the title for the 2nd year in a row. Think you have what it takes to be crowned the next Iron Chef?&nbs -
Books Beneath the Beams
On Saturday, July 9th, the Steel Yard welcomes authors Jane Hamilton, Ann Hood, Tom Perrotta, and Anita Shreve to share their work with the public at a free event from 12-4 pm. ‘Books Beneath the Beams’ is presented in partnership with the Providence Community Library and is the first -
Cruise Night
The Steel Yard is happy to announce it’s 6th annual Cruise Night car show and fundraiser! The Steel Yard’s 2011 Cruise Night will bring over 70 custom and classic vehicles and over 150 people to the unique site in an evening of polished chrome, raffle prizes, studio tours, food s -
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Give Time
Click Above For a GallerySupport the Steel Yard by donating our most sought-after resource… time! Spend a few hours, or a whole day working on various projects around the Yard. We try and match up your skills and interests with our volunteer projects, or, you can try something completely new!
Just a few common projects are:
- distributing posters and catalogs around town
- mailing announcements to our subscribers
- helping us prepare for events
- event photography
- shop construction projects
- language translation
- filing paperwork
- data entry
- landscaping
- general upkeep in our shop
- assisting a course
- painting
Second Saturday Volunteer Days at the Steel Yard are a great way to help out in a group setting. On the second Saturday of each month, from 11am – 3pm, we work together keep the Yard looking great. It’s a great way to meet new people, enjoy a beautiful day outside and be creative. Tasks vary, but come prepared to get a little dirty. Please RSVP to
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(Keep in mind that rain cancels.)
Second Saturdays are starting May 14th, 2011.
If you’re interested in helping out or finding out what kinds of projects are available, please fill out our Volunteer Form (doc) and send it to . Or, you can fax it to our office, (401) 273-7105.
The Steel Yard couldn’t run as well as it does without the continual help of our dedicated volunteers. Thank you to all who have given their time in support of the Steel Yard. We REALLY couldn’t do it without you!