Good morning, Newport.

Newport County gets a boost with community initiatives including preservation funding from NEH for a historic document project at the Historical Society, a free tree planting program from the Tree Conservancy, and upcoming events like a robotics open house at Aquidneck Island Robotics and a Point neighborhood meeting on Tuesday.

The MLK Center is seeking breakfast cooks to volunteer on Tuesdays and Fridays from 6:15 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. (Volunteers will help serve over 38,000 hot meals in Newport County.)

Newport’s Jane Pickens Theater is hosting a week of sailing films starting today, with the Rhode Island premiere of Mighty Mary (5 p.m.), a documentary about the first all-women’s sailing team to compete for America’s Cup; additional screenings and a memoir launch will follow later this week.

Naval Command College began its school year with a traditional clambake at Kempenaar’s Club in Middletown, where 462 lobster dinners + games and fellowship brought together international military officers and local civic leaders.

The event upheld a 70-year tradition started by Esau Kempenaar to build global friendships.

A talk on the roots of bagpipe music in public service memorials will be held on Wednesday, Sept.

23 at the Wyndham Newport Hotel. Dr. Scott Spencer from USC’s Thornton School of Music will lead the presentation followed by a Q&A, with in-person reservations and a $10 fee.

Newport Public Library children’s librarian Cathy Gould advises parents to let kids pick their own books and combine reading with trips to local attractions like the Newport Art Museum.

A bilingual story time program with songs is scheduled for Sept. 15 (for preschoolers).

Pell Elementary volunteer programs have returned to greet students and assist in the library run by RENEWport starting in October.

Volunteers will help from 8 to 8:30 a.m. for greeter duties and 8:20 to 9 a.m. for library support & a background check is required.

IYRS School of Technology and Trades is accepting applications through Nov.

15 for the Glo Tech Scholarship (for women 25+ with at least four years' experience in marine trades and advanced manufacturing). The award honors Gloria Aurora Borrego and funds career training programs.

Newport native Michael Cadenazzi urged businesses and investors to build a stronger defense workforce at the Alliance for Defense Tech, Talent and Innovation event, which drew over 400 industry leaders.

SENEDIA was recognized in Newport for graduating its 10,000th trainee since 2021.

U.S. Naval War College holds a remembrance ceremony today at the Patriots Memorial to honor the 25th anniversary of the Sept.

11 attacks and to pay tribute to three students and eight alumni lost at the Pentagon. Rear Adm. Darryl Walker will speak — bell ringing will follow each name reading.

Mary Carillo and Roger Federer were inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame last weekend with presentations from Billie Jean King and Mirka Federer & the event highlighted Newport's role as the Hall's home and celebrated tennis' legacy worldwide.

Thursday's high school games saw strong wins in soccer, volleyball, tennis and field hockey as local teams from Exeter, Westerly and Chariho showcased their skills.

Friday’s schedule features football, soccer, field hockey, tennis (at various venues) and volleyball across the region.