Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 6th of August.
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🏘️ Community
The Firehouse Theater will host Funnies for Felines, a charity stand-up comedy event benefiting Fine Feline Cat Rescue on Thursday, Aug.
13 at 4 Equality Park Place. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. and the six local comedians will perform a BYOB show while offering rescue details (seating is limited).
Supported by Four Hearts Foundation, MLK Community Center will host a Kids’ Clothing Drive and Giveaway on Sunday, Aug.
9, 5:30–6:30 p.m. at Portsmouth Playground for Newport County children. A second event runs Friday, Aug. 14, 3:00–6:00 p.m. at the center via the Edward St. entrance.
Carmela Geer, who led the Edward King House Senior Center since 2013, will step down on Sept.
11 to become Middletown's health services coordinator — her leadership expanded programs and earned national accreditation while the board searches for her successor.
🎭 Culture
Coe Street Co-Op will headline a free NIMFest concert on Sunday, Aug.
9 from 3 to 6 p.m. at King Park Gazebo (125 Wellington Ave), and the event remains open to the public if weather permits.
Newport residents can enjoy a special stargazing event on Wednesday, Aug.
12 as a partial solar eclipse begins at 11:34 a.m., with a planetary alignment before sunrise and the Perseid meteor shower peaking at night; experts advise finding a dark spot (eclipse glasses required) for safe viewing.
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