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« State's first major wind turbine erected / Photo | Today | R.I. among states to win settlement in Paxil lawsuit » March 28, 2006Lawmakers celebrate Greek Independence Day at State HousePROVIDENCE -- Rhode Island political leaders have a series of events planned today to honor Greek Independence Day. The events, hosted by Democratic state Sen. Leonidas P. Raptakis, begin at 4 p.m. in the Senate chamber with appearances by Consul General of Greece Constantinos Orphanides and Vice Consul General Katerina Economou. A reception in the governor's State Room will follow at 4:30 p.m. with performances by young parishioners of St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church in Newport; Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Cranston, and Assumption Greek Orthodox Church in Pawtucket. This will be the 13th consecutive year that festivities have been hosted at the State House by Raptakis, and this year marks the 185th anniversary of Greek Independence, March 25. A reception will also begin at 6 p.m. at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 175 Oaklawn Ave., Cranston, where refreshments, including Greek foods and pastries, will be served. The events are open to the public. Posted by Steve Peoples |
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