New Arrivals

Scarlletth DaCosta of Middletown is proud to announce the birth of her daughter Melody Rose DaCosta on July 17, 2019. Hannah and Kyle Daniels of Newport are proud to announce the birth of their daughter Elle Alexandra Daniels on July 17, 2019. Alice Colombo and Jesse Krist of Middletown are proud to announce the birth of their daughter Amelie Maria […]

Summer Bazaar

Jesus Saviour Church, 1 Vernon Ave., will hold its annual summer bazaar, bingo, games and more, from July 25-27; rain date is July 28, with only food and drink. 401-847- 1267, jsaviournewportri.org.

Community Meal

Crosspoint Church, 14 Rhode Island Ave., will offer a community meal on Thursday, Aug. 1, at 5 p.m., for those in need. 401-846-3064.

Music on the Lawn

St. John’s Church, 61 Poplar St., continues to host its Music on the Lawn series on various Thursdays from 6-8:30 p.m. Performances are free, donations welcome, with food trucks, beverage service, and a 50/50 raffle. The next concert takes place on Aug. 1 and will feature Doug Woolverton and the Groove Merchants. 401-848-2561, saintjohns-newport.org.

St. Peter’s Community Yard Sale

Lunch and baked goods available, St. Peter’s Church, 525 Broadway, Saturday, Aug. 3, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., rain date Aug. 10, 401-846- 9567, stpetersri.org.

Vacation Bible School

Calvary United Methodist Church, 200 Turner Road, Middletown, will hold “Miraculous Mission” from Aug. 5-9, from 9:45- 11:45 a.m. It is open to children ages 3 years to sixth grade. 401- 847-6181, middletownmethodist.com.

Quarter Till Organ Recitals

Bach and other composers’ music featured in 15- to 20-minute organ programs on the quarter hour on Sundays and special dates through Aug. 25. St. John’s Church, 61 Poplar St., 401-848-2561, saintjohns newport.org.

Farm Stand

The farm stand at Portsmouth United Methodist Church, 2732 East Main Road, is open on Wednesdays from 10-11:30 p.m. 401-683-4005, pumcri.org.

Food Pantry

Our Daily Bread, a food pantry of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 525 Broadway, is open every Saturday from 9-10 a.m. All are welcome. 401-846-9567, stpetersri.org.

A Salute to Health, Newport Hospital’s Summer Celebration

More than $1 million was raised in support of patient care and hospital programs with the most pressing funding needs during “A Salute to Health.” The event co-chairs, Holly Bannister, M.D., Dory Hamilton Benson, Norey Dotterer Cullen, Anne Hamilton, Kimberly Palmer, Isabella Dana Ridall and Sharon Wood Prince, created a stunning signature event held on July 10 at Eisenhower House […]