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Friday, July 4th, 2025
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Good morning, Newport. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 4th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ At the Edward King House Senior Center’s Mayors Luncheon on June 27, Mayor Charlie Holder and Council Vice-Chair Lynn Ceglie recognized more than 70 volunteers for their service to local older adults—awardees included Volunteer of the Year Robert Nula and Lifetime Achievement Award winner Barbara Peters. The event celebrated dedicated individuals and organizations that support the community. Newport This Week
- ➤ A charity golf tournament at The Aquidneck Club raised over $150,000 for Newport Mental Health on Tuesday with 124 golfers & 15 major sponsors participating. The event featured tight play in two divisions and an awards ceremony that highlighted the community's support for mental health, as noted by local organizers. What's Up Newp
- ➤ On June 10 and June 25, the MLK Community Center provided free showers for local residents using trailers placed behind its building to offer hygiene services even in bad weather—sponsors and donations cover each $1,000 event. The program will run through October with the next shower day on July 10 to help meet a critical community need. Newport This Week
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Newport is celebrating the nation’s 249th birthday with events that include a reading of the Declaration of Independence at The Colony House—fireworks are planned over Newport Harbor. The festivities honor the country's birth today. Newport This Week
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Rhode Island lawmakers signed a law late last month that will ban the sale, making, and shipping of some assault weapons starting in 2026. The law took over 10 years to pass and gained momentum after Senate leadership changed—supporters say it will curb gun access from other states—while critics note it does not stop owning these weapons. What's Up Newp
- ➤ On June 25, Newport City council approved a resolution to put Easton’s Beach revenue in excess of yearly operating costs into a new restricted reserve for future facility and grounds maintenance & it comes on the heels of public outreach and recent parking fee changes designed to boost beach funding. Newport This Week
- ➤ The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority announced it will add extra weekend shuttles linking the Newport Gateway Transportation Center with the new Newport Park & Ride near the Newport Pell Bridge. The shuttles will run every 15 minutes from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays during the summer — a move to ease traffic and help visitors access local transit options. What's Up Newp
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Newport will host the Hall of Fame Open starting July 6 with both men’s and women’s tennis—women’s play returns for the first time since 1990 using digital line judges like Wimbledon. The event will use six courts with a $200,000 purse for each draw and a $3 million museum renovation while local ball buddies maintain their role on court. Newport This Week
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Joe Samba Live Performance
8 PM – 2 AM — Ocean Mist — Free entry — Dance the night away to the infectious rhythms of live Samba music in a beautiful beachside setting.
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Island Time Steel Band Brunch
10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. — Bonnet Shores Beach Club — Reservations required — Enjoy a lively brunch with rhythmic steel drum sounds by the Island Time Steel Band Trio.
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Pete Greco Concert
6:30-10:30 p.m. — Narragansett Town Beach — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of soulful music from Buffalo-born singer-songwriter Pete Greco.
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Lighthouse Tour
9:30-11:00 a.m. — Edgewood Yacht Club — Cost information not provided — Explore the historical Pomham Rocks Lighthouse on this unique tour.
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Wynona Wang Recital
11 a.m. — The Elms — Ticketed entry — Experience an enchanting concert with renowned pianist Wynona Yinuo Wang at the stunning Elms venue.
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Full Moon Mini Retreat
6:30-9 p.m. — CFP Arts, Wellness, and Community Center — Donations encourage $30-$60 — Celebrate the full moon with gentle yoga, meditation, and community connection.
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Bluegrass Fest at the General Stanton Inn
1-7 p.m. — The General Stanton Inn — Enjoy live bluegrass music with food and drinks in a charming outdoor setting.
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The High Kings Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — The JPT Film & Event Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the captivating tunes of The High Kings, still thrilling audiences after 15 years.
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ZG Smith Live Performance
7-10 p.m. — Galactic Theatre — Tickets available — Catch the former frontman of Smooth Hound Smith performing live in a cozy venue.
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Sea Fever - A Spellbinding Summer Production
8-10 p.m. — The Towers — $65 — Experience the enchanting tale of the phantom ship Hesperus with a blend of opera and New England folklore.
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