Fall Food Drive



United Congregational Church is holding a fall food drive until Sunday, Nov. 18. Bring nonperishable food items to Farnum Hall, 524 Valley Road, Middletown. 401-849- 5444, UCCmiddletown.org.

Call to Artisans, Crafters and Vendors



Central Baptist Church, 99 Narragansett Ave., Jamestown, will hold a harvest crafts fair on Saturday, Nov. 10, with space for 20 tables. Bring your table or rent one. The fee for six-foot tables is $100, eight-foot tables, $125. 401-423-1651.

‘Fall for Lucy’s Hearth’ Fundraiser



Benefits this homeless shelter, hors d’oeuvres, food stations, silent auction, complimentary wine and beer, live music with Pat Cottrell, International Tennis Hall of Fame, 194 Bellevue Ave., Thursday, Oct 25, from 6-9 p.m., $100, 401-847- 2021, lucyshearth.org.

Spaghetti Dinner



Eat-in or take-out dinner. In addition, items from local crafters will be on sale. Emmanuel Church, 42 Dearborn St., Oct. 26, 5-8 p.m., $5- $10, 401-847-0675.

PUMC Fall Festival



Portsmouth United Methodist Church, 2732 East Main Road, offers a fall festival with homemade crafts and candy, baked goods, kids’ activities, silent auction, attic treasures, jewelry, books and lunch, on Saturday, Oct. 27, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. 401-683-4005, pumcri.org.

Harvest Fair at Emmanuel



Crafts, books, tea room, food, silent auction, face-painting, magic and more, Emmanuel Church, 42 Dearborn St., Saturday, Oct. 27, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 401-847-0675.

Spiritual Retreat



Relational evangelism training is the topic of this retreat, which will take place on Saturday, Oct. 27, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Lunch is $10. Contact First Presbyterian Church to sign up and to select your lunch. 401-847-1749.

RECENT DEATHS



John E. Ferreira, 94, of Portsmouth, passed away Oct. 10, 2018 at John Clarke Nursing Home. He was the husband of the late Aurora E. (Rogers) Ferreira. Gracie Ellen Trindade, 84, of N.C. and formerly of Portsmouth, passed away Oct. 14, 2018. She was the wife of Edmond Trindade. Nancy (Zipp) Waddell, 69, of Portsmouth, passed away Oct. 10, 2018 […]

Medicare Open Enrollment Begins



The Medicare open enrollment period has begun for eligible individuals 65 and older. People have until Dec. 7 to enroll or change their Medicare health plans and prescription coverage. The Edward King House Senior Center is now taking appointments for the upcoming Medicare open enrollment session which lasts until Dec. 7. By calling 401-846-7426 x 3, appointments will be scheduled […]

Rogers Girls’ Soccer Edges Classical, 1–0

GAME OF THE WEEK

It was a drizzly, windy afternoon on Monday, Oct. 15, and there was a strong possibility that something odd would be the difference in the girls soccer game between Rogers and Classical. Sure enough, it was an unexpected bounce that gave sophomore Meghan McKenna the only goal in Rogers’ 1-0 victory, leaving both teams at 7-3-1 in Division III. “I […]