The Boat House in Tiverton will close at 227 Schooner Drive after dinner on Oct.
3 for extensive renovations including a new outdoor bar, expanded patio and refreshed dining room, with plans to reopen in late spring.
Rep. Lauren H. Carson will present survey results at the Point Association’s fall meeting to address local flooding concerns.
The meeting is set for Tuesday, Sept. 15, at 6 p.m. in the church hall at St. John the Evangelist Church (61 Poplar St).
FabNewport launched Endless Summer in Newport this week, offering a free, year-round learning opportunity for 14 students ages 10 to 14.
The program runs weekdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and partners with local businesses, farms and cultural organizations to enrich student experiences.
Fifty-four Rhode Island high school seniors were named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists on Sept.
9, giving them a chance to compete for about 6,700 scholarships next spring. Students from schools including Barrington High and Cranston High are among those recognized (a full list is in the release).
St. Mary’s Church will mark the 73rd wedding anniversary of Jacqueline Bouvier and John F.
Kennedy with ‘Return to Camelot: The Kennedy Wedding Remembered’ on Saturday, Sept. 12 at noon. The event features vintage film, live organ music, and a tour of the historic church (free parking is available).
The 25th Sail for Pride will take place on Saturday, Sept.
26 with a course around Conanicut Island and an after-race social at Safe Harbor Newport Shipyard—entry fees will benefit nonprofits that support families of fallen and injured service members and first responders.
Emily Manocchio will start as director of advancement at Newport Art Museum Monday, Sept.
14 to lead fundraising and donor outreach alongside Executive Director Harry Philbrick. She comes from Newport Hospital where she coordinated a $2.6 million campaign and brings years of event planning experience.
Nick Kepley joined the Preservation Society today as its communications manager.
The Providence native brings 15 years experience from Jacob’s Pillow and Explore Asheville to lead marketing communications for Newport Mansions.
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