Good morning, Newport.

NARFE Chapter 0869 will meet at Middletown Public Library (700 West Main Road) on Tuesday, Jan.

6 at 1:00 p.m. After business, Diana Gugliotta will present safe driving tips for older adults; active and retired federal employees and spouses are invited and should RSVP (email or call/text 401-683-8186).

Shoppers gathered on Christmas Eve-eve at local malls and stores like Warwick Mall, Dave’s Marketplace, and Haxton Liquors for last-minute gifts and dinner supplies.

They faced heavy parking and long lines but embraced the busy holiday rush (many enjoyed the season with family).

Last week (Dec. 15-19), 21 Newport County properties closed, ranging from entry-level condos to multi-million-dollar estates in Newport, Middletown, Portsmouth, Jamestown and Tiverton, reflecting steady buyer activity across the region.

RJ Johnson scored 19 off the bench and added six assists as Rhode Island won 85 to 77 over Northeastern on Monday night in Kingston.

The Rams led 48 to 39 at halftime while Ryan Williams scored 21 for Northeastern.

Alex Cohen Acoustic Performance

7-11 p.m. — Black Oak Kitchen & Drinks — Free entry — Enjoy acoustic renditions suitable for all ages in a festive setting.

Badfish: A Sublime Tribute

9:00–10:30 PM — Ocean Mist — $20 — Experience the energetic tribute to the legendary band Sublime at a local favorite venue.

New Year's Eve Celebration at Gas Lamp Grille

9:30 PM – 1:00 AM — Gas Lamp Grille — Menu pricing varies — Indulge in gourmet entrees while ringing in the New Year in style.

Earl Knightwood Band Performance

7-10 p.m. — Pancho O' Malleys — Tickets required — Enjoy a lively evening of R&B, Soul, Modern Blues, and New Orleans funk with the Earl Knightwood Band.

Herbal Teas Workshop

12-2 p.m. — Blithewold Manor, Gardens & Arboretum — Cost TBD — Cozy up with hot herbal teas and learn to create your own blends in a beautiful setting.

Alex Cohen Live at Basta

5:30-8:30 p.m. — Basta Italian Restaurant — Reservations encouraged — Enjoy an acoustic mix of classics from the '50s to today, along with original music.

Build a Bat Box

9 AM – 12 PM — Blithewold Manor, Gardens & Arboretum — Free entry — Create a bat box while learning about their vital role in the ecosystem.

Aztec Two-Step 2.0 Concert

7:30-10 p.m. — Courthouse Center for the Arts — Ticketed event — Experience the folk/rock sounds of Aztec Two-Step 2.0 blending musical narratives and warm harmonies.