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The 3rd Annual Rogers High School Holiday Craft & Artisan Fair on December 14, 2024, will feature a wide range of unique handmade goods from local artisans, promising a festive shopping experience.

The Lobster Bar organizes its second annual Lobster Plunge on New Year's Day to support local youth programs through the Bonrock Foundation with fun activities like icy dips and cannonball contests.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Newport County received a $29,600 grant from T-Mobile to enhance safety and accessibility at Camp Grosvenor, including road and waterfront area improvements.

A Middletown church's Christmas puppet show reenacts the Holy Family's quest for shelter, raising $1,244 for a local nonprofit assisting with housing insecurity.

Newport's annual ThamesGiving event, highlighted by copper pumpkins, significantly boosted local merchant economy and community engagement, with positive feedback and high participation rates from both residents and visitors.

The top local stories from Dec.

8-13, 2024, include forecasts of high winds affecting bridge access, 20 homes sold indicating a competitive market, Newport financial advisors achieving Forbes recognition, a proposal rejection by Newport City Council over development concerns, several Newport police arrests, road work announcements, and upcoming Newport weekend events.

The Newport Police Department reported the arrest of a 35-year-old female from Jamestown, RI, for a second offense of violating a no-contact order on December 13, 2024.

St. Mary's Church in Newport will explore its complex history during the Gilded Age in a lecture by John F.

Quinn, while other local stories include grants to the Newport Art Museum and free firearms safety training for youth.

Shannon Howley, a Ph.D. student at the University of Rhode Island, was awarded the Emerging Coastal Leader Award for her work in marine affairs, focusing on the intersection of science communication, community engagement, and public policy.

A cyberattack on a state contractor in Rhode Island compromises the personal information of individuals who applied for or received health and human service benefits.

Newport Sings Annual Winter Concert 2024

The Newport Sings Winter Concert features performances from all ensembles, promising a joyful musical experience during the winter season.

Holiday Terrarium Workshop with Blithewold's Horticulturists

Participants will learn to create winter terrariums with a mix of living plants and holiday decorations led by Blithewold's horticulturists.

An Evening of Christmas Worship with Dave Pettigrew

Experience a night of Christmas worship in Cranston, RI, featuring independent artist Dave Pettigrew from New Jersey.

Irish Christmas in America: A Celebration of Music and Tradition

The show features a dynamic blend of Irish music, song, dance, and stories that highlight holiday traditions, produced by renowned Sligo fiddler Oisín Mac Diarmada.

It's a Wonderful Life - Film Screening

Experience a live screening of the beloved classic film 'It's a Wonderful Life' at the Jane Pickens Theater in Newport.

Christmas Dinner Celebration at The Chanler

Experience a festive four-course prix fixe holiday dinner prepared by the culinary team, blending classic and modern culinary techniques in a warm atmosphere.

Dave Matthews Tribute Band Concert

The Dave Matthews Tribute Band has been performing sold-out shows for nearly two decades, showcasing their musical talent in a celebration of Dave Matthews' work.

Lynyrd Skynyrd Experience – Sons of Skynyrd Concert

This event features a tribute band that brings the iconic music of Lynyrd Skynyrd to life at the Courthouse Center for the Arts.

Scenic Self-Driving Audio Tour in Newport, Rhode Island

Experience the historic charm of Newport, Rhode Island through a self-guided audio tour that highlights its Gilded Age mansions and significant landmarks.

Scenic Self-Driving Audio Tour of Newport, Rhode Island

Experience a self-guided audio tour showcasing Newport's historic Gilded Age mansions and scenic coastal views from your car.