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Saturday, April 11th, 2026
Good morning, Newport. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 11th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center needs volunteers for its Mobile Food Pantry program that brings groceries to 15 Newport County locations each month (help is needed on Tuesdays and Thursdays). Interested volunteers can contact Volunteer Manager Hollie Johnson at 401.846.4828 x103 or via email. Newport This Week
- ➤ Newport County residents can securely dispose of sensitive documents at a free shredding event when AARP Rhode Island hosts a drive-thru drop-off Friday, April 24 from 9 a.m. — Noon at Edward King House Senior Center in Newport, part of its Fraud Fighting Fridays to guard against identity theft. Newport This Week
- ➤ The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center is seeking delivery drivers for its Food 2 Friends program that delivers groceries to homebound Newport residents and has completed more than 2,000 deliveries annually (volunteers may call Hollie Johnson at 401.846.4828 x103 for details). Newport This Week
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Rhode Island Spirits has partnered with Save The Bay to launch Rhodium Save The Bay Gin, made with botanicals foraged from Narragansett Bay’s shoreline & donating $5 per bottle to bay conservation; a signature Save The Bay Breeze cocktail is available at the distillery in Pawtucket. What's Up Newp
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ newportFILM will show “Lowland Kids” on Thursday, April 16 at Rogers High School’s new auditorium (15 Wickham Road) at 7 p.m. after a 6 p.m. acoustic performance, with ticket and concession proceeds benefiting school scholarships. What's Up Newp
- ➤ The Newport Art Museum will host its second InConversation panel, Voices of Springboard, on April 16 at 5:30 p.m. in the Ilgenfritz Gallery, where four artists and juror Julie Keyes explore artistic practice+ tickets cost $25 for non-members and $20 for members with financial assistance available. What's Up Newp
- ➤ Charter Books, Books on the Square and Wakefield Books will relaunch the Rhode Island Independent Bookstore Passport Adventure on Saturday, April 18, inviting readers to visit 20 independent bookstores—an event offering discount coupons and a chance to win twenty $25 gift cards by Sunday, April 26. Newport This Week
- ➤ After building tension last week, the third episode will pit Jo-Ellen Tiberi against Rulla Pontarelli in a showdown at a Studio 54 party, airing Sunday at 9 p.m. on Bravo and streaming on Peacock the following day. The Newport Daily News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Meteorologists from Colorado State University predicted a below-average hurricane season for 2026 with 13 tropical storms and 6 hurricanes—Newport has an 11% chance for a tropical storm and 5% for a hurricane. The season runs from June 1 to Nov. 30. The Newport Daily News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Rhode Island law bans drivers from using headphones except when using a single earbud, integrated intercoms, or hearing aids (and motorcyclists with compliant helmet systems), with fines starting at $100 and increasing on repeat offenses. The rule is in place to help keep drivers focused on the road. The Newport Daily News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Newport Prevention Coalition and the police will host the DEA’s Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 25, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Salvation Army (51 Memorial Blvd), where residents can safely dispose of unused prescriptions and sharps. What's Up Newp
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Today and tomorrow, open houses are busy across Newport County — Jamestown, Middletown, Newport, Portsmouth, Tiverton and Little Compton offer listings from cozy starter homes to upscale residences. Buyers and sellers can explore property values firsthand in this active market. What's Up Newp
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Daffodil Society of Rhode Island Preview Party
5-7:30 p.m. — Blithewold Manor, Gardens & Arboretum — Admission details not specified — Preview stunning floral arrangements in a delightful garden setting.
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Newport Rhode Races
7:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. — Easton's Beach — Marathon: $110, Half Marathon: $85, 5K — Experience the thrill of the race along the scenic Newport coast.
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Pollinator House Workshop
10 AM – 12 PM — Blithewold Manor, Gardens & Arboretum — Free entry — Create a pollinator house and learn about the importance of pollination for trees on Arbor Day.
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Arbor Day Festival and Bristol Community Day
10 AM – 4 PM — Blithewold Manor, Gardens & Arboretum — Free entry — Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the arboretum with family-friendly nature crafts and scavenger hunts.
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The British Invasion Years Live Tribute
7-10 p.m. — The JPT Film & Event Center — Ticket info not provided — Experience a lively tribute to the 1960s musical revolution featuring classic hits from The Beatles and The Rolling Stones.
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Northern Italy to Tuscany Wine Dinner
6:30 p.m. – 12:30 a.m. — The Coast Guard House Restaurant — $— Explore the exquisite food and wine from Northern Italy and Tuscany.
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A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie Concert
8-9:30 p.m. — Ryan Center — Last-minute tickets available — Catch A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie live in Kingston, RI.
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Duane Betts and Palmetto Motel Concert
7-10 p.m. — The Greenwich Odeum — Tickets available — Experience the Southern rock evolution led by Duane Betts, the son of legendary guitarist Dickey Betts.
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Boss Tenors Quintet Performance
6-9 p.m. — Pump House Music Works — Ticketed event — Experience the electric homage to jazz legends Sonny Stitt and Gene Ammons with Dan Moretti and Greg Abate.
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Wooden Spoon Carving Workshop
9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — Blithewold Manor, Gardens & Arboretum — Cost not specified — Craft your own wooden spoon with expert guidance from Steve Emma using native hardwoods.
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