Good morning, Newport.

On June 8, the Rhode Island Wind Ensemble led by Dr. Robert Franzblau kicked off Touro Park's free summer concert series at 5 p.m. at the corner of Bellevue Avenue — Pelham Street.

RI parents have shared sensory-friendly tips for summer outings that will include the inclusive playground in Portsmouth with its roller-rubber slide, Save the Bay's Hamilton Family Aquarium with accessible touch tanks, the calming Roger Williams Park Botanical Center, and guided tours at Hope Alpaca Farm (each venue is noted for its family-friendly design for kids on the autism spectrum and those with sensory needs).

Mt. Hope beat Portsmouth 3-2 on Saturday night to win its first Division III title since the program started before 2014—Jacob Betres made the key kill in the final set.

Moses Brown won its ninth Division I girls lacrosse title in ten seasons on Sunday—defeating La Salle 8 to 16 as reported in the RIIL contest summary.

Portsmouth High School’s boys lacrosse team clinched its first state championship on Saturday, June 7 at Brown University—beating East Greenwich 15-6 in a game that saw an early four-goal lead, a tie, a lightning delay, and key plays including 19 saves by junior captain Jack Colna and a milestone 100th point by senior Rob Mairs. The Patriots maintained a slim advantage at halftime before sealing the win in the final minutes.

Pomham Rocks Lighthouse Tour

9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. — Edgewood Yacht Club — Ticket prices vary — Explore the historic Pomham Rocks Lighthouse on a guided tour of the iconic island light station.

A Special Evening at Clarke Cooke House

6-9 p.m. — Clarke Cooke House — $275 per person — Savor a wine-paired multi-course dinner while supporting aspiring culinary talent.

HART x Harper & Tucker Charm Bar Pop-Up

11 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Harper & Tucker — Free entry — Create your own charm jewelry from a vast assortment of designs at this unique pop-up event.

Dinos at Dusk

5-9 p.m. — Roger Williams Park Zoo — Discounts for members — Explore the zoo during a dinosaur-themed evening with life-size animatronics.

Richie Furay Concert

8:00-9:30 PM — The Greenwich Odeum — Ticket price not listed — Experience the legendary Richie Furay from iconic bands like Buffalo Springfield and Poco.

Laura Cantrell in Concert

7-10 p.m. — Norman Bird Sanctuary — No cover charge — Enjoy an evening with country singer Laura Cantrell as she showcases her musical journey.

Mind Reading Show with Peter Antoniou

8:00 – 9:30 PM — The Greenwich Odeum — Ticket prices vary — Experience the astonishing mind reading skills of Peter Antoniou as he dazzles audiences.

LFO Live Concert

5-9 p.m. — The Greenwich Odeum — Ticket info not provided — Enjoy the iconic sounds of LFO as they perform their classic hits.

Community Creativity Lab

5-8 p.m. — Claiborne Pell Elementary School — Free entry — Share your ideas to enhance Newport's parks and green spaces.

Lighthouse Tour Experience

9:30-11 a.m. — Edgewood Yacht Club — Tours available — Explore the historic Pomham Rocks Lighthouse and discover its fascinating maritime history.