Good morning, Newport.

Yesterday, the 40th Annual Aquidneck Island National Police Parade gathered hundreds from Middletown and Newport to honor fallen law enforcement officers—crowds grew along the route as it neared Washington Square.

Charles L. Roberts, Executive Director of Rhode Island Slave History Medallions, shared a personal reflection honoring his late mother and the legacy of Harriet Tubman for Mother’s Day.

His piece tells how childhood pain turned to hope when his mother explained how people escaped to freedom + details Tubman’s 19 rescue trips, inspiring his work to tell untold stories + preserve local history.

Newport's paid parking and residential sticker programs returned on May 1 (on-street parking costs $2 per hour in most areas and $1.50 on Washington Street while residential permits allow two free hours), and residents get three free hours at the Mary Street Parking Lot.

Motorists can pay easily with the Passport mobile app and downtown employees can opt for discounted parking.

Rhode Island got the 401 area code in January 1947 and is one of only 11 states with a single area code — the North American Numbering Plan Administrator projects that it will last until 2051.

Rhode Island FC played San Antonio FC at Centreville Bank Stadium in Pawtucket on Saturday and finished with a scoreless draw despite outshooting the visitors 16—6, with goalkeeper Koke Vegas making key saves.

The team now prepares to host New England Revolution in the U.S. Open Cup Round of 32 on Wednesday.

Lotus Dividing Workshop

9-11 a.m. — Blithewold Manor, Gardens & Arboretum — Fee applicable — Participate in a hands-on demonstration to grow and care for beautiful lotus plants while taking home a tuber.

Sweet Treats for Mom: Charcuterie Workshop

6-8 p.m. — Blithewold Manor, Gardens & Arboretum — Check event page for cost — Create an edible masterpiece to take home with expert pairing and design tips.

Crafting for Critters Spring Bazaar

All day — Airport Professional Park — Free entry — Explore an array of handcrafted items just in time for Mother's Day while supporting local artisans for a good cause.

Mother's Day Tea

11 AM – 4 PM — Blithewold Manor, Gardens & Arboretum — Check ticket prices — Celebrate Mother's Day with an exquisite afternoon of tea and treats in a picturesque setting.

Wooden Spoon Carving Workshop with Steve Emma

9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — Blithewold Manor, Gardens & Arboretum — Admission fee required — Learn the art of spoon carving using native hardwoods in a hands-on workshop.

Megan Chenot Live Performance

4-7 p.m. — Gooseneck Vineyards — Free entry — Experience a versatile Newport-based singer-guitarist with a repertoire spanning decades of music.

The Uncle Louie Variety Show

8-11 PM — The Greenwich Odeum — Tickets required — Enjoy a night of laughter with the premier old school comedy experience.

Dueling Pianos at the Top of Pelham

8 PM - 1 AM — One Pelham East Bar & Grill — Tickets recommended — Experience a unique night of live music where entertainers take audience requests on grand pianos above Newport Harbor.

Women’s Bird Walk at Miantonomi Park

8-10 a.m. — Miantonomi Memorial Park — Free entry — Experience the thrill of spring songbird migration with fellow women birders in a picturesque park setting.

DuMOL Wine Dinner at 22 Bowen's

5:30-9 p.m. — 22 Bowen's — $175 per person — Savor an exquisite four-course meal expertly paired with acclaimed wines from DuMOL.