newport this week - november 24, 2010

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vol. 38, No. 47 WEDNESDAY, NOvEMBER 24, 2010 BORN FREE

By Katherine Imbrie

Doesn’t the time just fly when you’re having fun? Hard to believe, but the multi-faceted, month-long, many splendored, citywide, De-cember festival known as Christmas in Newport (CIN) is celebrating its 40th year this holiday season. Be-ginning Dec. 1 and continuing up to New Year’s Eve, there is not a box on the familiar parchment-yellow fold-out calendar that is not inked in green with several holiday happen-ings that all sound like they’d be fun to go to. In fact, the only empty box is ... Dec. 25, and that box is filled with the message of the season: A

Joyous Christmas to All.Founded in 1971 by Ruth Myers,

who had a desire to bring back the family-oriented, charity-minded, candle-lit Christmases of yore, CIN originally was a two-week festival. Now it’s a full monthlong, and it’s one of the most popular events on the Newport year-round calendar, drawing crowds from near and far who come to Newport to admire the clear, twinkly lights decorating the historic neighborhoods and wa-terfront.

While CIN is unquestionably good for business in Newport, it also remains true to its original pur-pose, which was to do good. With

the help of some 1,500 volunteers, the non-profit organization each year raises thousands of dollars for a wide range of charitable causes. In keeping with Myers’ vision, any event that is listed on the CIN cal-endar must be either free or it must benefit a non-profit organization or charity.

This year’s official opening of Christmas in Newport is Wed., Dec. 1 at 6 p.m. in Washington Square, where there will be a proclamation by the Mayor, tree lighting, Newport Artillery cannon salute, and live en-tertainment. For more information visit the website www.christmasin-newport.org or call 849-6454.

December 1 Marks the Start of Festivities

By Jill Connors

The Town of Middletown submit-ted a request to a federal authority last week, asking for a public-benefit conveyance of 15 acres of former U.S. Navy land along Burma Road to be de-veloped as a park; the land includes 6,000 feet of frontage on Narragansett Bay. “This request enables us to receive the land at no cost,” explained Ronald Wolanski, Middletown Town Planner.

The public-benefit conveyance was submitted to the Aquidneck Island Re-use Planning Authority, a federal en-tity composed of local members from Portsmouth, Middletown, and New-port. The Authority is responsible for overseeing the reuse of the 225 acres of Navy property on Aquidneck Island that became available as a result of Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) 2005.

The public park that Middletown is proposing would include a fish-ing pier and shoreline access along Burma Road, near the intersection of Greene Lane. As noted in the proposal, the park “would provide Middletown with its only direct public access to the East Passage of Narragansett Bay.” A shoreline path, kayak launch, playground, restrooms, and picnic area are also included in the proposed park, which was originally conceived in the Aquidneck Island Planning Commission’s West Side Master Plan. “Only a portion of the total land area would be used to develop the formal park. The remainder would likely be left in its natural state,” Wolan-ski noted.

A public-benefit conveyance is a govern-ment-authorized method of transferring property from military use to state and local use at no cost, provided the land will be used for a public benefit. These uses include histor-ic monuments, education, public health, parks and recreation, and ports.

The public-benefit conveyance program requires that a local group must have a fed-eral agency sponsor. Middletown Town Plan-

ner Ronald Wolanski contacted the Depart-ment of the Interior’s National Park Service, who toured the property and have agreed to sponsor the town’s public-benefit conveyance request.

Wolanski said final approval of the request will come from the Navy, which will get the full reuse plan, from the Aquidneck Island Re-use Planning Authority, next summer.

Middletown Closer to Surplus Navy Land for Greene Lane Park

In Park Holm, a Neighborhood is Reborn

By Tom Shevlin

NEWPORT – It’s been a long, sometimes frustrating road, but city and federal officials last week let it be known: things are looking up for the Park Holm neighborhood – and be sure to place an emphasis on “neighborhood.”

“We have arrived,” James Reed, executive director of the Newport Housing Authority, said during a ceremony on Friday.

Standing before a modest crowd of residents, construction workers and city officials, Reed recalled how, when as a child, he would come to Park Holm to play baseball or meet friends after school. Growing up in the area, he said he remembers fondly a sense of community.

His story is not unique. Countless Newporters have grown up here, and even more grew up visiting with friends and relatives.

Reed recalled a neighborhood made up of young, blue collar fam-ilies who chose to settle in, what was then, some of Newport’s new-est and most affordable communi-ties. Today, the area has come full circle thanks to a multi-million-dol-lar renovation project, that, taken with the development of Newport Heights, has transformed the once crime-ridden North End into a new revitalized and thriving commu-nity.

Some $5 million has been spent so far in Park Holm to realize an es-timated $40 million master plan de-veloped by Davis Square Architects of Somerville, Mass., formerly Mos-tue & Associates. Friday’s ceremony marked the completion of Phase One of the project, much of which was funded by a $2.7 million feder-al stimulus grant.

Reed said that the authority was in the process of applying for an additional $30 million grant to help complete the project, which unlike the neighboring Newport Heights project, preserved the orig-inal housing, stripping them to the studs and retrofitting them to strict green building standards.

Inside, gleaming new tile, energy efficient appliances and counter-tops made from recycled materials greet new residents. Only the hard-wood floors were saved. The ener-gy efficiencies warranted a $15,000 grant from National Grid to pro-mote energy-saving initiatives and education programs for residents.

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Region-al Administrator Richard A. Walega praised the project, saying, “I have never experienced anything like Park Holm.”

According to the city’s Housing Authority, the residents who make up today’s Park Holm neighbor-hood are, like when the area was first developed, often young fami-lies and individuals working in a variety of industries from defense and medical, to the hospitality and

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By Lynne Tungett This holiday season, take “The

Local Challenge” and purchase gifts from an independently-owned, lo-cal merchant. To prepare you for the quest, NTW went out shopping and talked with numerous store owners and managers to find out what’s hot, what’s new and what’s unique.

Nothing says the meaning of the holidays more than seeing the joy on a child’s face as they open a thoughtfully purchased gift, so our first set of gift ideas are for children under the age of twelve years.

In downtown Newport, within walking distance of one another, are several op-tions for the toy-seeking shopper. At Long Wharf Mall, visit l o n g - t i m e retailers Gin-ny Hinds and Cathy Loughlin who own The General Store. They have devoted a whole section of their shop to the Melissa & Doug brand, the Con-necticut-based toy creator. A toy line, familiar to parents and most grandparents, and at the General

Store is competitively priced with any “big box store,” on or off the island. Their character puppets, a classic play item, in-clude a pirate, doctor and cheer-leader ($19.99). There are dozens of puzzles to choose from: simple six-piece types, wooden puzzles with knobs or pegs for little hands, or 100 piece puzzles for more ad-vanced kid puzzlers ($9.99 up).

Just steps away, with the larg-est game selection imaginable, is Goodies by the Sea, owned by Alex and Kristen Lanio. From the classic board games like Parcheesi to hot, new “Zingo Bingo” by Thinkfun and Gobblet Gobblers ($19.99), Good-ies game section lines the walls of the store from floor to ceiling. Also popular with boys and girls is their extensive-line of wild animal

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saurs by Papo ($5.99 up). While

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make great stocking stuffers. In the Brick Market Place, at Lynn

Arden’s Children’s Specialty Shop, the choices are many. A hot item in the store are child-sized china tea sets that come neatly packaged in

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Feely books ($9.99). “That’s Not My Rein-

deer” and “That’s Not My Snowman” are perfect seasonal titles. If you want to buy something fun, but not necessarily a toy, con-sider selecting a Kidorable umbrel-la, rain boots or raincoat ($13.99 up). Made from child-durable vi-nyl, the patterns include ladybugs, frogs, bumblebees and firemen.

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Crime, which had come to plague the area in recent years, is also down. This past Halloween, Reed noted that the area didn’t report a single incident – something that he wryly said probably couldn’t have been said when he was growing up.

Describing the project as a “dream vision,” Housing Authority member Frank Landry acknowledged that there were times when, “I wasn’t sure we could pull it off.”

“I’m just amazed,” he continued, “I’m so humbled and blessed...We’ve saved these useful buildings and have made them energy efficient”

Ron Pezzuco, owner of Pezzuco Construction, Inc. of Cranston, is the lead contractor on the project. “This was very gratifying for us,” he said.

Mayor Jeanne-Marie Napolita-no was also on hand for the an-nouncement. “It’s amazing,” she said of the transformation of the neighborhood.

First elected in 1992 in the city’s First Ward, she recalled her loss the follow election and ensuing tenure

as chair of New Visions, which later merged with the East Bay Commu-nity Action Program (EBCAP).

It was around that time that the city started floating ideas about re-envisioning Tonomy Hill. New Vi-sions was an early champion of the project, with Napolitano one of its most vocal proponents.

“Politics are politics,” she said, be-

coming emotional, “and this place has a very special place in my heart.”

“When you look at having CCRI, Head Start, Bank Newport, EBCAP, the Met School... and the new Pell School, [plus] Newport Heights and now Park Holm and the community garden,” she said, “This is a neighborhood.”

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Regional Administrator Richard A. Walega greets residents and project workers at Park Holm prior to a ceremony recently. More renovations

are underway just a few doors down. (Photo by Tom Shevlin)

First there was Black Friday, then Cyber Monday. On Saturday, Nov. 27 comes Small Business Saturday, a day to support the local business-es that create jobs, boost the econ-omy and preserve neighborhoods around the country. Small Business Saturday is a national movement to drive shoppers to local merchants across the United States.

The Newport & Bristol County CVB has joined the national move-ment spearheaded by American Express OPEN, the company’s divi-sion dedicated to U.S. small busi-nesses, who is partnering with more than a dozen small business advocate groups. The city of New-port and the town of Bristol recog-nizes the importance of small busi-nesses throughout the destination, the revenue they generate, and the character they instill in local neigh-borhoods.

“As a Newport city councilor and a small business owner in this community, my mission has always

been to promote the importance of small businesses in our destina-tion, for both the visitor and resi-dents alike,” states Stephen Coyne, Board of Director for the Newport & Bristol County CVB, and owner of the small business, Active Sole. “Did you know that for every $100 spent in a locally-owned store, $68 returns directly to the community through taxes, payroll and other expenditures, adds Coyne, “So join us for Small Business Saturday, and throughout the holiday season by shopping in our locally-owned businesses in Newport and Bristol County,”

The weekend kicks off, with Small Business Saturday, but to further promote, “ the shop local theme,” this holiday season, the Newport and Bristol CVB has created a new shopping campaign called Home-town Holiday Shopping!

Shop throughout the nine town-ships, Barrington, Bristol, Jame-stown, Little Compton, Middletown,

Newport, Portsmouth, Tiverton, and Warren, from Saturday, Nov. 27 and throughout the holiday season, and anyone who spend $100 or more in a shop, restaurant, and or at an at-traction, from any small, local busi-ness in any one of the townships listed above, will receive a special complimentary gift and be eligible to enter to win a $1,000 American Express gift card.

Simply show your sales receipt of $100 or more, to either one of the following redemption sites, The Newport Visitor Information Center at 23 America’s Cup Avenue in New-port, open daily, Sunday-Saturday 9-4 p.m. or to Paper Packaging & Pa-nache, at 418 Hope Street in Bristol, Monday –Saturday 10-5 p.m., and receive your gift and a chance to win the Gift card valued at $1,000. The winner will be drawn on Friday, Dec. 17, at 4 p.m. at Active Sole, lo-cated on Bowen’s Wharf. You don’t need to be present to win.

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News from Island Books Random House sales rep and book bloggers extraordinaire, Ann Kingman and Michael Kindness are making an appearance at Is-land Books on Tuesday, Nov. 30 at 6:30 p.m. to talk about their favor-ite books out this fall – books for you to enjoy and books that would great as gifts for the holiday sea-son. Island Books is located at 575 East Main Rd., Middletown in Wyatt Square.

Middletown Rotary Mmm, coffee, the lifeblood for sleepy individuals. The Middletown Rotary Club will host a coffee taste testing and sales event at the Cus-tom House Coffee Shop on Aquid-neck Ave. on Saturday, Dec. 4 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. to benefit local charities. Buy fresh-roasted coffee at the regular retail price and nearly half of each sale will fund the many worthy causes supported by the Rotary. For more information, con-tact Deanna Casey at [email protected] of 829-0098.

Master Artisans Holiday Show Come to the Elks Lodge, on the corner of Pelham and Bellevue Ave. on Saturday, Dec. 4 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. to see over 26 master artisans selling blown glass, pottery, mixed media jewelry, photography and so much more. Both admission and parking is free, but please bring a canned food or two that will be do-nated to the RI Food Bank. For more information call 683-3447.

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Holly Days at NBS The Norman Bird Sanctuary is excited to announce the return of Holly Days, a beloved family event that has not been celebrated for nearly a decade. Join NBS on Satur-day, Dec. 18 from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. for a day full of holiday fun. En-trance fee includes story time, live animal presentations, interpretive hikes, roasting marshmallows by the fire, a gingerbread competition, a visit from Santa and much more! To register or for more information, call 846-2577.

Dear Federico,I have this tea pot that has been in

my family for a long time. It is porce-lain and is in three sections. It holds enough tea for only a cup or two. How old is it and what is it worth?

— A Tea Lover

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Your tea pot is actually called a Veilleuse. Popular in the mid to late 19th century, this utilitarian form was used for invalids but eventually be-came a form for extraordinary designs and decors by major porcelain manu-facturers in Europe, England and the U.S. A major collection can be seen in New England at the Wadsworth Ath-enaeum in Hartford. Your Veilleuse is probably French, circa 1870’s and if perfect has a value between $500 and $600.

— Federico Santi, Partner, The Drawing Room Antiques

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An Acoustic Christmas Do you hear that? It’s Christmas music! Instead of listening to car-ols on the radio, venture out to the Channing Memorial Church at 135 Pelham St., Newport, on Wednesday, Dec. 8 for a Christmas concert benefiting Lucy’s Hearth & The McKinney Shelter. The con-cert goes from 7 – 9:30 p.m. for an evening of music provided by more than 13 performers. A $10 dona-tion for adults gets you in the door. For advanced tickets, call 849-4250. Tickets will also be available at the door.

Festive Mansions Spectacular decorations are now decking the halls of The Breakers, The Elms and Marble House, as The Preservation Society of New-port County welcomes visitors for Christmas at the Newport Man-sions, from now through January 2, 2011. Holiday music, tours, shop-ping events, a holiday dinner dance and visits from Santa Claus will bring the season to life at three of America’s grandest historic houses. Decorations at the mansions in-clude decorated Christmas trees of various sizes, dozens of wreaths, hundreds of yards of garland and thousands of flowers, including poinsettia plants, lilies, roses, car-nations and other flowers, and potted palms. Period-style orna-ments are used to decorate many of the trees, and white candles illuminate the windows. The three houses are open daily. Visit www.newportmansions.org for hours, prices, and special events.

Winery Open House The 12th Annual Warm Up for the Holidays at Greenvale Vineyards is taking place on Saturday, Dec. 11 from 1 – 4 p.m. The open house is held to welcome visitors of Newport and locals alike celebrate the holi-day season. Live music from Dick Lupino & Friends, tours, tastings of wines, and local food samples from various vendors will round out the day. Greenvale is located at 582 Wapping Road in Portsmouth. For further information, call 847-3777 or visit www.greenvale.com.

Time to Skate It’s back! The Sovereign Bank Family Skating Center is being put assembled at this moment on the waterfront at the Newport Yachting Center. The grand opening night is Friday, Dec. 10 at 5:45 p.m. Kick-off the skating season while visiting with Santa, listening to carolers, en-joying complimentary goodies and reveling in seasonal cheer! Skaters and well-wishers of all ages are wel-come to attend. See you on the ice!

Newport Hotel Earns Top Honor We wouldn’t expect anything else! Castle Hill Inn, located at 590 Ocean Dr., has been named the #20 U.S. Small Hotel in Conde Nast Trav-eler’s Readers’ Choice Awards. “We are honored to be included among the very best in luxury hotels,” said Daniel Braun, General Manager. “Conde Nast is one of the finest travel publications, featuring only the best properties in the world. To be considered among the top by their readers is truly an honor.” More than 25,900 readers participated in this year’s survey.

Tennis, Anyone? Wondering what to do with those holiday house guests over Thanks-giving weekend? The International Tennis Hall of Fame & Museum on Bellevue Ave. is pleased to invite everyone in to kick off the holiday festivities with Family Fun Friday on Friday, Nov. 26, from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Family Fun Friday is a great way to keep the kids entertained and to spend some family time to-gether, while enjoying a uniquely Rhode Island attraction! If you can’t make it to Family Fun Friday, come back out to see The Hall of Fame get into the spirit of Christmas on Sunday, Dec. 5 at 5:30 p.m. with “Deck the Hall,” the annual outdoor lighting ceremony to showcase holiday décor on the beautiful and historic building. Caroling will be led by the Cluny School Choir and refreshments will be served. This is a free event.

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Groovy Gator’s owner, Leslie Cath-ers, has created a very cheery chil-dren’s destination shop.

A fixture on Bellevue Avenue for many years, Michael Hayes for Kids, showcases classics like the Gallop and Go stick-horse pony ($24.99) and baby dolls by Corolle to the new, carry-on luggage by Trunki ($39.99). Airline approved, the tiger or ladybug suitcase has wheels so it can double as a rid-ing toy. For girls, the North Ameri-can Bear Co. has designed adorable gingerbread and snowman purses ($14). For the boys on your shop-ping list, Automoblox Minis ($12) is a hot, new item, as is the Magformers mag-netic building toy ($34). But, decided-ly one of the store’s most unique items this year, according to Anne Streagle, man-ager, is the Manhattan Toy rocking dog ($145) that is ultra-safe, even for a 12-month old.

Middletown offers two excellent spots for those seeking locally-owned, independent shops – Island Books, at Wyatt Square on East Main Rd., owned by Judy Crosby, and the Walrus & Carpenter, owned by George Emerson, located at the Newport Vineyards & Winery com-plex. Emerson’s classics include dozens of Playmobil play sets and Madeline dolls ($14.99). On the store’s must list is the Calico Critters figures, furniture sets and several different size houses. In the unique category, the store has a “Count Down to Christmas” wooden puzzle ($10) by Gund and a Doodle Wire activity book ($14.99) by Klutz.

At Island Books, Crosby is so serious about the “fun” of read-ing for youngsters, she has a chil-dren’s specialist, Jenny Williams. Hot this year, according to Williams, are poetry books, including Joyce Sidman’s “Dark Emperor” and the Fancy Nancy poetry book by Jane O’Connor. Other books at the top of the recommended list are the

PBS inspired Martha Speaks books ($3.99 up), Star Wars books, for be-ginning readers and up and the classic, “Make Way for Ducklings” by Robert McCloskey. Non-reading items include Gund Zoobilie Zoo finger puppets ($4.95) and story cubes ($8.95) by Gamewright.

Among the island’s newest shops is Spring Street Books, owned by Bob Angell at 42 Spring Street and Brainwaves in Bowen’s Wharf. Angell’s corner store is like walking into a mini-library; hard and soft covered books abound. Unlike most standard book stores, Angell offers new and slightly used

books, so if you are budget con-

scious, check out the wide selection of titles for chil-dren and, of course, for adults too. His children’s section include board books, picture and chapter books, including novels for teens.

Brainwaves, like the name of the store implies, specializes in toys that stretch creativity into learning seamlessly. Unique items include a “Moon in My Room,” a light device controlled by a remote control that can be changed to reflect the 12 lu-nar phases of the moon ($34.99), and Perplexus ($24.99) a marble labyrinth for ages 6-106. Other hot gift ideas are Lego watches and the “My Friendship Bracelet Maker” ($24.99) by Crorey Creations. This item is highly recommended be-cause it is good activity for travel-ing, which many may doing the holiday season.


Newport Police LogDuring the period, from Mon-

day, Nov. 15 to Sunday, Nov. 22 the Newport Police Dept. re-sponded to 304 calls. Of that, 101 were motor vehicle related; there were 87 motor vehicle violations issued and 24 accidents. The police also responded to eight separate incidents of vandalism, five animal complaints and three noise complaints.

In addition, 21 arrests were made for the following viola-tions:n Four arrests were made for domestic or simple assault.n Three arrests were made for larceny.n One arrests was made for driving reckless.n Two arrests were made for outstanding bench warrants.n One arrest was made for DUI.n Two arrests was made for breaking and entering.n The additional eight arrests were made for various reasons.

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Swanhurst Chorus Events Two upcoming events at St. John the Evangelist, located on “The Point” will be sure to be a musical treat. The Annual Festival of Advents Lessons & Carols is on Wednesday, Dec. 1 at 6 p.m. The repertoire will include ancient chant, traditional Advent carols and hymns, as well as wonderful new settings of older texts, and will make full use of St. John ’s beautifully restored Hook & Hastings organ. The second event features Swan-hurst Chorus offering “Mary, Queen of Heaven – A Mozartian Tribute” on Saturday, Dec. 4 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 in advance. For tickets or more information call 682-1630 or visit www.Swanhurst.org

Gingerbread House Workshop No hardhats or hammers re-quired! The Friends of the Jame-stown Library will host a Ginger-bread House Making Workshop for children of all ages on Tuesday, Dec. 7 from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. in the Library Meeting Hall. It’s sure to be an afternoon of creativity and deli-ciousness! Children of all ages (and their caregivers) are invited to cre-ate their own holiday Gingerbread Houses using all of the treats of the season. Think candy, frosting, and more candy! Space is limited to 25 participants, so pre-register by call-ing 423-7280.

Festival of Lights The annual Festival Lights at Ochre Court on the campus of Salve Regina University will take place on Wednesday, Dec. 1 at 7 p.m. The event includes songs, dances, and prayers for peace. All are invited to participate in the interfaith gather-ing that celebrates our hopes for a peace-filled world.

Common Fence Presents Samuel James, an innovative acoustic bluesman and songwriter will be entertaining the crowds at Common Fence Music, 933 Antho-ny Rd., Portsmouth on Dec. 4 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20 and are avail-able at the CFM Ticket Desk from 3 – 5 p.m. on concert days. Common Fence Music is extend-ing a welcome to seniors and stu-dents for this performance. Com-plimentary tickets are available from the New England Foundation for the Arts. Register by contacting [email protected] or call 683-5805.

Salsa Night Dance away those extra Thanks-giving calories by attending Salsa Night at the Jamestown Arts Cen-ter on Thursday, Dec. 2 from 7 – 10 p.m. Arrive at 7 p.m. and eat some yummy chili and wash it down with beverages before dance lessons begin at 8 p.m. The class is $20 and reservations are required, so RSVP at www.jamestownartcenter.org

Moustache Bash Help support the “Newport Muzzy” team as the group of local guys grow their moustaches to raise awareness of men’s cancers. The final Newport Storm Moustache Bash will be held at the Gas Lamp on Friday, Dec. 3 at 7 p.m. The cos-tume theme is “Country Western,” so put on your best fitting jeans and ten gallon cowboy hat. A cover charge and the proceeds from the sale of Newport Storm beer will go directly to men’s cancer research via team “Newport Muzzy” at www.movember.com. Newport Storm held the “Mid-Movember” party at the brewery on Nov. 18 and the group was able to raise $1050 in two hours. So far the Newport team has raised $3500 to put towards fighting men’s can-certs.

NewportFed Pie Run Lace up those sneakers and run off that extra slice of pumpkin pie! The 25th Annual NewportFed Pie Run is taking place on Thanksgiv-ing Day, Thursday, Nov. 25 starting at the Newport County YMCA, 792 Valley Rd., Middletown. Proceeds from the race will support the Boys & Girls Club of Newport County and Youth Programs at the YMCA. Register to run between 7:15 – 8:15 a.m. on Thursday morning at the YMCA. Please bring a non-perishable food item to the race so that they can be donated to a local food bank. For more information about the five mile road race, call 846-2390 or 487-3107.

What To Do With Carey School? The city’s Office of Planning, Zon-ing and Development will be host-ing a public forum on Monday, Nov. 29 to consider just that. The meet-ing is the first opportunity for New-porters to weigh in on the fate of the shuttered elementary school. Located at 32 Carey St., in the heart of the Fifth Ward, the school was closed and the property trans-ferred to the city for redevelopment in 2009. Since then, city officials have been eyeing the building for either sale or lease. Information collected at the public meeting will be used to set priorities for the future use of the building. It’s scheduled to be-gin at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 43 Broad-way.

Toys For Tots Want to help out a family this holiday? Toys for Tots will be col-lecting unwrapped, unopened toys for all ages of girls and boys at Seg-way of Newport during their busi-ness hours this holiday season. The store is open 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Mon-day, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and 10 a.m. - 3p.m. on Sundays.

Holiday Helping Hands The Easy Bay Community Ac-tion Program (EBCAP) is seeking donors in Newport County to help families during the holiday season. There are a number of ways to help. Monetary donations (checks made payable to EBCAP with Holiday Helping Hands in the memo line) will be used to purchase gift cards to area supermarkets and depart-ment stores. Gift cards can also be purchased directly and will be given by EBCAP to a designated family. EBCAP’s staff will provide a small “wish list,” including ages and sizes, for those who prefer to shop for presents themselves. To become a donor to Holiday Helping Hands, contact Stacey Murak at 847-7821 ext. 212.

Lynne Tungett, Publisher & Editor

Tom Shevlin, Associate Publisher & News Editor

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Give Thanks Through Giving

Upcoming Municipal Meetings

NEWPORTCity Council meets 2nd and 4th Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.Planning Board meets third Monday at 7 p.m.Historic District Commission meets third Tues. at 6:30 p.m. All meetings are held in the Council Chamber

MIDDLETOWNMiddletown Comprehensive Community Plan Update Committee, Dec. 2, 2010 at 5 p.m.Middletown Substance Abuse Prevention Task Force, Dec. 2, 2010 at 6 p.m.Middletown Open Space and Fields Committee, Dec. 4, 2010 at 10 a.m.

Please note that some meetings scheduled after press time may not ap-pear above. For the latest upcoming meeting schedules visit SOS.RI.Gov, or visit Newport-Now.com.

To the Editor,

I would like to take this opportu-nity to introduce En-Able Aviator, Inc., an aviation nonprofit organiza-tion located in Middletown. I would also like to thank the businesses of Newport and Middletown for their charitable donations to the En-Able Aviator, Inc. raffle.

We were able to raise much-needed funds, $1,900. This amount, will allow us to continue our schol-arships, providing disabled indi-viduals the opportunity to achieve a huge accomplishment, as well as the experience of becoming a li-censed sport pilot.

The support of our unique foun-dation can help transform a per-son’s life by providing them with a challenge that demands their greatest effort and offers them the reward of proving to themselves and others that they can meet that challenge.

Gary Moss, CEOEn-Able Aviator, Inc.

Middletown

Reaching New Heights

To the Editor,

Our Annual Cocktail Party was an amazing success! The event was a sellout, and the generosity of the committee, volunteers, staff and community was overwhelming.

We were able to show off the en-tire building this year by utilizing the second floor. Many new friends were introduced to the King Center that night and the entire event was flawless from beginning to end. Heartfelt thanks to everyone who worked so hard to make this event special.

If you see the people or visit the people listed here, please thank them for their generosity for the benefit of the good works of the Edward King House Senior Center.

Event committee members in-cluded: Ann Gardella President of Board of Directors, Dottie Hopkins, Herb & Lorraine McLeish, Connie

Peckham, Hilliard “Huggy” Huggins, Judy Kelley, and Nona Caputi.

Kitchen volunteers, servers and bartenders were: Jason and Leppy McCarthy, Katie Duggan, Jerrica Perez, Molly Ahearn, Kathryn “KC” Johnson, James Weselcouch, Sarah Chatoff, Bob Leary, Gracious Au-dette, Abby Adams, Paul LaMond, Harry Livingston, Pauline Dumas and Robby Leary.

Thank you also to our staff: Rosemary Bucci, Jim Dias and Max Abeyllez.

Sound : Summing Point Studio & StageRight Music: Jean Graham

Raffle donations: Board of Di-rectors, Nona Caputi, Irene Menas, Custom House Coffee, Fieldstone’s, Atlantic Grille, Chelsea’s, Seaside Garden Club and the Preserva-tion Society of Newport, Pleasant Surprise, Wanumetonomy Golf & Country Club

Restaurants: Atlantic Beach Club,

KJ’s Pub, Coddington Pub, Fatulli’s Bakery, Anthony’s Seafood, Sardel-la’s Italian Restaurant, Salvation Café’, Brick Alley Pub, The Moor-ings Seafood Kitchen, Bouchards, Pier 49, Green Valley Country Club, MainStay, Astericks, Nicholas Pizza, Chandler, Sig’s, Marriot, Hyatt, One Eighty, Fluke, Billy Goode’s, Batik Gardens, Pour Judgement, The Pier, Portafino, Rhea’s, Mama Leone’s, D’Angelo’s, Atria Aquidneck Place, LaForge, Gary’s Handy Lunch, Por-tabella, Buskers, Newport Vine-yards, O’Briens Pub and Greg Fater, Narragansett Brewery, Coastal Ex-treme Brewery, People’s Cafe

Behind the scenes – special thanks to those who helped clean-ing, dusting and shining the center before and after the event.

Michelle DugaExecutive Director,

Edward King House Senior Center

Annual Members Cocktail Party – Thank you to ALL!

To the Editor, In response to statement made

by Councilwoman Leonard claim-ing to have had a donor willing to purchase 50 Washington Square and relocate its residents in an ar-ticle appearing in the Nov. 18 edi-tion of Newport This Week (“Tran-sient’s Vandalism Spree Frustrates Store Owners”), I feel some impor-tant pieces should be addressed.

While I agree that homeless-ness is a ‘problem’ in a general and sweeping way, I believe it is one that must be solved not merely relocated. Large cities with true homeless ‘problems’ have attempt-ed the out-of-sight-out-of-mind tactic, but it does not in fact im-prove the lives of those who are truly suffering.

A corresponding poll on New-port-Now.com suggests that an overwhelming majority of read-ers support the relocation option. While I would be open to such a proposal, I would want to know more about particulars like the re-location site, how the current net-work of successful infrastructure would be realigned to continue to meet the needs of said population.

But what does the poll really say – or not say? It says that approxi-mately one half of one percent of the population of Newport sup-port the relocation option. But they may, or may not, live in Newport. The way the respondents were ‘chosen’ is noteworthy as they were people who read this paper on-line, read this particular story and then decided to cast a vote. All this means is that this poll may not be a true representation of Newport’s attitude. But then it again it might – only a proper analysis and poll would produce significant results.

My intent here is to push the citi-zens of Newport to really evaluate how they feel about homelessness in general and here in Newport. Whether conflicted or not, I urge you to move beyond just reflec-tion and into action – especially this holiday season. I have commit-ted to volunteer at least four times between now and Christmas in lo-cal soup kitchens. Tis the season of gratitude and service and perhaps even a better understanding of all the people who make up Newport.

Lucy WilliamsAlmy Court

Not What I Meant by ‘Throw the Bums Out’

There’s a voice in the back of my head, telling me to do more. It’s the voice of a friend - a retired teacher who on more than one occasion has offered up a word of wisdom taken to heart. She volunteers at a local church, helping to feed those in need.

Her voice is always there, but this time of year, it seems louder than normal.

Across the street from our offices on Broadway is St. Joseph’s Church. To the rear, the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Cen-ter. Next door to that, the Community Baptist Church. Down the way, is the East Bay Community Action Program.

Together, along with the Salvation Army on Memorial Boule-vard and Emanuel Church on Spring Street, they make up the core of the city’s social service network – each offering varying degrees of meal and food pantry service for struggling Newport and Newport County residents.

One way or another, I pass by these buildings every day, while inside volunteers and staff members do what we all should do more often: give of themselves for the benefits of others.

Earlier this week, another friend made mention of her and her husband’s pledge to volunteer four times this holiday season at one of the city’s food pantries and meal sites. She said she want-ed to do more; a familiar sentiment.

And so the voice of that school teacher became louder still. With more and more of our friends and neighbors struggling

through this Great Recession, perhaps it’s time that we not only listen to our better selves, but take action as well.

Below, are just some of area’s meal and food pantry sites. Give them a call; see if you can lend a hand.

Meal SitesMartin Luther King Meal Site 20 Dr. Marcus Wheatland Blvd., 846-4828, Breakfast M-F 8:30 am - 9:30 amSt. Josephs Soup Kitchen 5 Mann Ave., 847-0065 (rectory), Mon. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.Salvation Army of Newport, 51 Memorial Blvd., 846-3234, Fri. 4-4:45 p.m. and Sun. 5-5:45 p.m.

Food PantriesSalvation Army of Newport, 51 Memorial Blvd., 846-3234, Wed., Fri., 9 a.m.-12 p.m.Martin Luther King Center 20 Dr. Marcus Wheatland Blvd., 846-4828Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.East Bay CAP, 19 Broadway 847-7821 x-212Mon., Tues., & Wed. 9 a.m. -1 p.m.Community Baptist Church, 40 Dr Marcus Wheatland Blvd., 847-17072nd and 4th Saturday, 2-4 p.m.St. Joseph’s Church Food Pantry 5 Mann Ave., 401-847 0065 (rectory)Tues.-Fri. 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.Newport Residents Council 1 York St., 848-3218, Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m. -4:30 p.m.; Wed. & Sat. 5-7 p.m. by apt. only


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To the Editor;

I want to clarify a story that was written and appeared on Nov 18 regarding the Holiday Health and Wellness Expo at the Newport Hyatt. I was listed as the creator of the expo with prominent bill-ing and a photo, presenting me as the lead person. This misrepresent-ed my role as part of a team with David Rosenberg’s Marketing and Events and Susan Lataille’s Discov-erYou Holistic and Wellness Expo. We were all equal producers in this event and this was a total team approach. David’s years and stel-lar reputation in the business and contacts, his staff and team Jessica Castiglia and Liz Zalewski with their creative ideas and hard work, Nan-cy Rosenberg’s graphic and design

abilities and Susan Lataille’s efforts to bring in many of the exhibitors, made this event a success. Also, the age group of the attendees was open, and we invited attendees of all ages. I am proud that in our first year event we had a quality expo in all areas including the venue at the Newport Hyatt, Mayor Jeanne-Ma-rie Napolitano attending and read-ing a proclamation from the city of Newport, the exhibitors, keynote speaker and cooking demonstra-tions. The team is what made this happen and I want to thank David, Jessica, Liz, Nancy at Marketing and Events and Susan Lataille at Discov-erYou. I also want to thank Newport This Week for their coverage and for the opportunity to write this letter to the editor.

Patricia Raskin

First Expo Event a Success

By Aaron Phaneuf

By 2008, Jeremy Cowart sat atop his profession. The graphic artist-turned photographer was jet- set-ting around the world. Photo-graphing many of the world’s most beautiful people has benefits: fame, fortune and widespread recogni-tion, just to name a few. But Jeremy believes that beauty is found in ev-ery human face.

He realized that his talent might encourage many vulnerable people. For a few brief minutes and a couple of clicks, he would be able to spread joy and love to someone who rarely felt or received either. After discus-sions with friends and family, Jere-my founded Help-Portrait.

The idea is simple: find someone in need, take their portrait, print their portrait, and then give the picture away. No money, or favors exchanged, just a chance to help people see the beauty in who they are.

Newport is a town of stark con-trasts. Within our city limits we might encounter extreme wealth and utter poverty in the span of a few blocks. In our midst, there are people of incredible talent, skill and expertise, along with those of extreme vulnerability and need.

It occurs to many of us that New-port is an ideal location to host a local Help-Portrait event. The de-

tails are being sketched out now, so check back soon for information regarding date and location. Our hope is to connect as many pho-tographers, make-up artists, and hair stylists with those who would not otherwise have access to pro-fessional portraiture. This might in-clude: single moms, needy families, the elderly, the sick, the lonely, and veterans.

Along with sharing pictures, we hope to distribute food, blankets, winter coats and toys. We will need an army of volunteers in order to create the sort of event that every-one will be proud of. Even if you aren’t a professional photographer, there are plenty of ways to get in-volved. You can learn more about Help-Portrait by visiting their web-site, help-portrait.com. We have created a local community page on their site as well; use the H-P Com-munity link and type in Newport. You can also email me at: [email protected], or call me at 401.855.4958.

Most of us have taken pictures. Help-Portrait is an opportunity to give pictures. In early December we will have the chance to open ourselves up to a very special bless-ing. We’ll have the chance to show someone they are beautiful. Who knows, they may never have heard those words or felt that way be-fore.

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Write-Ins Outnumber Margin in 2nd Ward

By Tom ShevlinIn the end, just nine votes sepa-

rated the two candidates vying for the city’s Second Ward council seat during the most recent election. But there were 10 votes, however, that were cast for neither candidate.

Per state law, the city’s canvass-ing authority recently completed its review of write-in votes cast for School Committee and City Coun-cil. As was the case in the write-in votes for state and federal races (which we reported on in an earlier issue of NTW), the names of those receiving votes ranged from the fic-tional to the familiar.

And though a certain number of write-in votes are a normal expec-tation in any election, the numbers out of the Second Ward are nota-ble when considered alongside the narrow victory enjoyed by incum-bent Justin S. McLaughlin over his challenger, Michael T. Farley.

According to the Board of Elections, the final tally showed McLaughlin receiving 1,214 votes to Farley’s 1,205.

Elsewhere, there were 63 write-in votes received in the city’s School Committee race. Among those named: retiring committeeman Hugo DeAscentis, Newport firefight-er David Hanos, Beach Commission chair and At-Large Council hopeful Herb Armstrong, former Rose Island Lighthouse Foundation Executive Director Charlotte Johnson, Alli-ance for Neighborhood Schools co-founder Melissa Pattavina, and for-mer mayor David Roderick.

Others also receiving votes: Red Sox owner John Henry, former Walker: Texas Ranger star Chuck Norris, former Saturday Night Live cast member-turned U.S. Sen. Al Franken, and President Barack Obama.

In the city’s At-Large council race, 51 write-in votes were recorded.

Among the notables: Prominent local attorney Turner Scott, for-mer mayor John Trifero, Newport Community Police Officer Jimmy Winters, Second Ward candidate Michael T. Farley and Third Ward candidate Rudd C. Hall, who re-ceived two votes.

A total of 10 write-in votes were recorded in the city’s First Ward race, including a single vote for At-Large council candidate Herb Armstrong; while 12 write-ins were tallied in the Third Ward race, with one for First Ward Councilor Charles Y. Dun-can, and another for former Third Ward Councilor Colleen McGrath.

Among those earning write-in votes this year higher up the ballot:n For Congressional District 1:

David Segal and Nicholas Pelln For governor: Brian G. Sullivan,

aka Dr. Loven For lieutenant governor: : For-

mer Cranston Mayor Steve Laffey, Red Sox senior advisor Jeremy Kap-stein, Lincoln Chafee, and Kara Russon For general treasurer: Elmer

Fudd, Darth Vader, Alice Cooper, and Curt Schillingn For secretary of state: Guil-

laume de Ramel, Leonidas Raptakis, and Bruce Longn For senate district 13: Barak

Obaman For senate district 12: Mickey

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WELLNESS

NATURE

By Jack Kelly

Thanksgiving is a time for family and family traditions. For many years my family’s traditions involved high school football games, the YMCA Pie Run, and the family touch football game. This game was played in the ear-ly afternoon, in Morton Park. All of our cousins and uncles would join us for this event. After the game, we would all march into the warmth of my family’s home and share a wonderful meal together. However, age, em-ployment choices, and life, change things over time.

This year, we will watch football on the television, dine on a lovingly prepared meal, and laugh as we reminisce about past Thanksgivings. We started a new tradition, a few years ago. During the Thanksgiving week-end, my siblings and I will arrange a family walk. In years past we have traversed the Cliff Walk, Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge, and the neighborhood of our more youthful years.

The time we spend together, walking in nature, allows us to catch up with each other. It gives our nieces a chance to tell us about their plans for the future and to reconnect with their aunts and uncles. It is a time we all treasure. I have been blessed with an amazing family. I am looking for-ward to this year’s walk, and the time we will spnd with nature.

Harlequin Ducks, which winter at Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge, can be seen this weekend and throughout the winter. The Harlequin duck is the Mascot of the five NWRs in Rhode Island. The Friends of the National Wildlife Refuges of R.I, gift shop at Sachuest pint, has many items bearing the likenesses of the harlequins for sale. Sale proceeds go directly to the funding of programs at Sachuest

Point. The gift shop offers many gift ideas for Christmas, as well.

Sachuest Point: Bruce Larson USFWS volunteer reported Snow Bunting and Purple Sandpip-ers had arrived at the refuge. He also reported Harlequin Ducks, a Red-necked Grebe, and a Red-throated Loon.

Mark Anderson reported that the Sunday morning group spot-ted two Merlin Falcons, five Red-tailed Hawks, a Ruby-Crowned Kinglet, and a Western Kingbird in the vicinity of Chaves Gardens and Newport Vineyards.

Rey Larson reported that nu-merous duck species have ar-rived in the Easton Pond area, along with those already here;

Ring-necked DuckGreater ScaupLesser ScaupBuffleheadsHooded MerganzerRed-breasted Merganzer

American Kestrel

This small falcon has been identified as a juvenile, female

and was spotted in the Hanging Rock area. They perch like this, sometimes for hours, watching

for prey. Kestrels are expert mousers, but they also take small birds, bats, insects, reptiles, and

on rare occasions, fish.

A Walk on the “Wild Side”

Cooper’s Hawk

This hawk species was once known as a “chicken hawk”. This one was spotted on the wire next to Gardiner Pond and Hanging Rock Road. Cooper’s Hawks

prey on small birds.

Red-tailed Hawk This hawk can be seen flying

at grass top level to drop on its’ prey. The species hunts rodents

and was spotted hunting in the western part of

Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge.

(All photos taken by Jack Kelly

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um’s Eight Bells Lecture Series will continue Thursday, Dec. 2 from noon to 1 p.m. at the mu-seum. NWC professor Douglas V. Smith will discuss his latest book, “One Hundred Years of US Navy Air Power,” profiling naval avia-tion pioneers and the evolution of carrier aviation doctrine and tactics. The lecture is free and open to the public but reserva-tions are required. Visitors with-out a DoD decal/ID card should request access at time of reser-vation. To reserve, call 841-2101 at least one working day prior to event.

Oceanography LectureThe Naval War College Foun-

dation will present world-re-nowned oceanographer Dr. Rob-ert Ballard as part of its Evening Lecture Series on Tuesday, Dec. 7 at 6:30 p.m. Dr. Ballard, whose many discoveries include RMS Titanic, Bismarck and USS York-town, will speak on Deep Sea Exploration: Past, Present and Future. The lecture, in Spruance Auditorium, is free and open to the public, but reservations are required and space is limited. To reserve and request base access, call 848-8300.

Influenza Vaccine Available Naval Health Clinic New Eng-

land (NHCNE) has influenza vac-cine available for active duty and reserve personnel, retirees, DoD civilians and dependents on a walk-in basis. The H1N1 vaccine has been combined with the seasonal vaccine so that only one inoculation is required this year. Fluzone-HD, recommend-ed for those over 65, is also avail-able. Walk-in hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Mon.-Fri. at the NHCNE Im-munization Clinic. For more in-formation call 841-7452.

Weather AlertsBefore winter storms threat-

en, all hands are urged to famil-iarize themselves with methods used to communicate opera-tional changes on the naval sta-tion. Notifications of base status will be provided on most major local television and radio sta-tions. Up-to-date base condi-tions will also be posted on Fa-cebook. Become a fan of the Naval Station Newport Face-book page at http://www.face-book.com/pages/Newport-RI/Naval-Station-Newport-Rhode-Island/141428087454 to receive announcements as they are posted. Personnel may also call the Base Conditions Line at 841-2211 for recorded updates.

By Pat Blakeley

The Newport Officers’ Spouses’ Club (NOSC) is looking for a few more good women (and men) to add to its ranks. With a current membership of over 300, the group has expanded club eligibility to in-clude spouses of enlisted person-nel. NOSC President, Jenn Shuler said, “We are open to spouses of all military ranks, whether active duty, retired or reserve, from any branch of service. We just haven’t changed the name yet.”

NOSC is a non-profit organiza-tion that promotes friendship, co-operation, and support among its members through a wide range of cultural, philanthropic and social activities. The association also wel-comes spouses of foreign student officers, spouses of deceased ser-vice members, and spouses of GS-7 and above civilians affiliated with

the Newport Naval Station.NOSC introduces area business-

es to new members of the Naval Station community. Throughout the year, they host Welcome Cof-fees, specifically designed to show-case services available on the is-land. Vendors welcome hundreds of new families and promote busi-nesses ranging from medical/den-tal care to school/childcare options to spa/salon services. Additionally, NOSC publishes The Pink Book, an unofficial guide to life in the New-port area filled with member rec-ommendations on restaurants, day trips and every type of service a family might need.

Every year, NOSC sponsors mul-tiple merit scholarships for gradu-ating high school students resid-ing in the greater Newport area. All dependents of active duty, re-tired, or deceased military person-nel with a Naval Station affiliation

are eligible. The club also sup-ports local charities, raising mon-ies through the operation of The Ship’s Bell, a NOSC-run gift shop at the Naval War College, sales of The Pink Book, and various other fund-raising activities.

With the increase in personnel training at the Naval Station and recent relocation of several new commands to Newport, there is a great influx of new military fami-lies to the island. Shuler said, “New-port is a wonderful place, with so much to offer our military families. We have members ready to answer questions, help new moms and meet new people. We want to sup-port everybody.”

For more information on NOSC event schedules, fellowship oppor-tunities or membership, please vis-it www.NewportOSC.org.

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By Florence Archambault

It is a well-known fact that, quite often, seniors do not eat nutrition-al meals. Those of us who have lost spouses and companions and those who have retired and no longer eat lunch in the workplace have a ten-dency to tea-and-toast it, as it were. We just can’t be bothered to cook meals for only one or, we just like to eat alone. Some may not have the financial ability to provide well bal-anced meals for themselves.

As a result, the Rhode Island De-partment of Elderly Affairs, through their Ocean State Senior Dining Pro-gram, provides nutritionally bal-anced, hot lunches five days a week, Monday through Friday, at more than 75 meal sites for persons over the age of 60 or who are disabled.

The meals are usually served at noontime at the sites. They include a full meal or, if you like, you have an alternate choice of a sandwich. The meals are cooked in Cranston and are delivered to each meal site in coolers and insulated bags.

It is necessary to make reserva-tions for lunch at least 24 hours in advance. The suggested cost is $3, but if you are unable to pay you are still entitled to have a meal. If you have no transportation it can

be provided through RIDE or some other source. All you need to do is call the site you are interested in.

A typical menu would include split pea soup, baked ham w/pine-apple glaze, sweet potatoes, cauli-flower with diced pimentos, Man-darin oranges, and rye bread or you could have an Italian grinder for your sandwich choice. All meals in-clude 1% milk, coffee or tea. If you elect to eat the meal and not the sandwich this could serve as your main meal of the day.

There is a policy in effect that absolutely no food is to be taken home from the daily meal, so don’t ask for a doggy bag. This policy is for the protection of the seniors since the leftover food could be unhealthy when not packaged or refrigerated properly. Sometimes, there is additional fruit, milk, veg-etables or snacks that are donated to bring home but nothing from the daily meal can be removed from the kitchen and must be dis-carded.

While the meal site manager is on the payroll of the center, the setup crews, servers, and clean up crews all consist of volunteers from the center’s membership. Most of them serve one day a week.

While helping seniors partake

of nutritional food at an afford-able cost is the primary object of the program, there are other ben-efits: The companionship of peers, social interaction with friends, and the opportunity to make new ones in a kind, relaxing, and supportive atmosphere.

The numbers to call are:n Edward King House, 35 King

Street, Newport, 846-7426n Middletown Senior Center,

650 Green End Avenue, Middle-town, 849-8823n Portsmouth Senior Center,

110 Bristol Ferry Road, Portsmouth, 683-4106n Tiverton Senior Center, 207

Canonicus Steet, Tiverton, 625-6790n Donovan Manor, 19 Chapel

Street in Newport. 847-0632.n The Park Holm Senior Center,

EisenhowerRroad & Hillside Ave-nue, Newport provides a lunch at noon but their program is self ad-ministered. 846-3887

This column is scheduled to run monthly in the third week of the

month. If you have any news that is pertinent to seniors or senior activi-

ties, please forward it directly to [email protected] or call 846-9024

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Friends of Ballard Park were cel-ebrating the successful year of events held at Ballard Park and the opening of their new office space . Harry Eudenbach, author of “Estate Gardeners of Newport: A Horticul-tural Legacy,” was on hand to au-tograph copies of his book. Frank Amaral, photographer and Ballard board member, also displayed im-ages suitable for holiday gift giv-ing.

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Open Mic Night7 p.m., Empire Tea & Coffee, 22 Broadway. A sign-up sheet is avail-able for anyone interested in shar-ing their original acoustic or spo-ken word talents.

Chess GroupA group meets at Empire Tea & Cof-fee at 22 Broadway from 7:30 – 10 p.m. to challenge each other to the game of kings. Free and open to the public.

ThursdayNov. 25

Traditional Thanksgiving Dinner at Seamen’s Church Institute Noon – 2 p.m. 18 Market Square, No charge to anyone in the com-munity and everyone is invited to come by for turkey with all the fix-ings and warm fellowship.

Cabaret & HumorNewport Grand Slots presents an evening of great musical com-posers. 8 p.m., $15 per ticket to help support Child and Family of Newport. 150 Admiral Kalbfus Rd., 608-6777.

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Black Friday Can Be FunRose Island silent auction at the Armory building, 365 Thames St. Over 30 items available with pro-ceeds benefiting the Rose Island Lighthouse Foundation. 10 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. www.roseisland.org or 847-4242.

Holiday Trunk ShowCome in and experience luscious cashmere knits, evening bags, and holiday wear. Karol Richardson, 24 Washington Square. 849-6612, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Family Fun FridayInternational Tennis Hall of Fame & Museum is hosting a day of holiday fun from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at their location on Bellevue Ave. $11 for adults, free for kids 16 and under. 194 Bellevue Ave., www.tennis-fame.comNewport Nutcracker at RosecliffIsland Moving Co. combines a clas-sic holiday tradition with the gran-deur of Newport’s Rosecliff man-sion to create a memorable holiday experience. 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. www.arttixri.com or 847-4470

Newport Harbor Boat ParadeIlluminated boats will circle the harbor and compete for best holi-day decoration prizes. Watch from Bowen’s or Bannister’s Wharf and waterfront points in the harbor. 6:15 p.m. 845-5815

Holiday Lantern TourCelebrate the winter holidays on a lantern-lit stroll through Newport’s streets. 5 p.m., $12 per person, $5 for children. Reservations suggest-ed, 841-8770, Museum & Shop at Brick Market, 127 Thames St.

SkyPunch ImprovOne of RI’s top comedy improv groups for one night only at the Reel Gallery, 94 William St. 8 p.m. Contact Leah Skelly at 484-7535 for more information.

The Bit PlayersNewport’s award-winning comedy improv troupe, The Bit Players cre-ate on the spot laughs from audi-ence suggestions, 8 p.m., Firehouse Theater, 4 Equality Park Place, $15, 849-3473, www.firehousetheater.org

Cabaret & Humor8 p.m., Please see Thursday, Nov. 25 for more details.

SaturdayNov. 27

Seal Sighting Cruise2 p.m., 3 p.m. See the seals of the bay aboard Alletta Morris as well as a tour of Rose Island Lighthouse. Visit www.savethebay.org for more information.

Newport Nutcracker at Rosecliff2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Please see Friday, Nov. 26 for more details. Holiday Trunk Show10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Please see Friday, Nov. 26 for more information.

Holiday Evening at The BreakersStroll through the mansion as you enjoy live holiday music, sweets, eggnog, and cider. 6 – 8 p.m. 44 Ochre Point Ave, 847-1000, www.newportmansions.org

Keeping Warm in the Colonial Period11:30 a.m. visit the c. 1697 Wanton-Lyman-Hazard House with a guide wearing colonial costume. $15 per person, Departs from the Mu-seum & Shop at Brick Market, 127 Thames St., Reservations required. 841-8770

Murder at the MuseumFamily friendly interactive Mur-der Mystery show. 7 p.m., $30 for adults, $15 for 17 and under. New-port Art Museum, 76 Bellevue Ave., 848-8200, www.newportmurder-mystery.com

The Bit Players8 p.m., Please see Friday, Nov. 26 for more details.

SundayNov. 28

A Night of “Cabaret”4 p.m. at the Atlantic Beach Club. Great music, light buffet, cash bar, and raffle. Tickets are $40 may be purchased in advance at 732-1910 or at the door.

Seal Sighting Cruise2 p.m., 3 p.m., Please see Saturday, Nov. 27 for more details.

Nutcracker TeaIn conjunction with Island Moving Co.’s Nutcracker performance, from 4 – 6 p.m. at Vanderbilt Hall. Guests will enjoy holiday music while re-laxing by a roaring fire and indulg-ing in festive menu items.

Newport Nutcracker at Rosecliff2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Please see Friday, Nov. 26 for more details

Holiday Trunk Show10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Please see Friday, Nov. 26 for more information.

TuesdayNov. 30

Lighting of Tree of Remembrance4 p.m. at the Visiting Nurses of Newport & Bristol Counties. An-nual Tree Lighting is free and all are welcome to attend. 1184 East Main Rd., Portsmouth.

Tango Tuesday7 – 8:30 p.m. Come receive dance lessons at the Edward King House, 35 King St., Newport. Open to all. For more information including the price, e-mail [email protected].

IYRS Lecture7:30 p.m., “The Restoration of Bole-ro” with John England, 449 Thames St. Lectures are free to members of IRYS and the Museum of Yachting, and $7 for nonmembers. www.iyrs.org or 848-5777 ext. 222


WednesdayDec. 1

Newport Cooks!Chef Sophie Plowright teaches braising. A wine tasting will com-plement truly tasty entrees. 6 p.m., $50 per student. The Edward King House, 35 King St., 293-0740, www.facebook.com/newportcooks

Festival of Lights7 p.m., Ochre Court on the campus of Salve Regina University. Includes songs, dances and prayers for peace. All are invited to participate in this interfaith gathering that celebrates our hopes for a peace-filled world.

Schola CantorumAnnual Festival of Advent Lessons & Carols, 6 p.m. at The Church of St. John the Evangelist on “The Point” at the corner of Washington and Willow St. Call 848-2561 for more information.

Chess GroupA group meets at Empire Tea & Cof-fee at 22 Broadway from 7:30 – 10 p.m. to challenge each other to the game of kings. Free and open to the public.


ThursdayDec. 2

Murder at the Museum7 p.m., Please see Saturday, Nov. 27 for more information

A Midsummer Night’s Dream8 p.m. Casino Theatre, 9 Freebody St. Shakespeare’s masterpiece on the foolishness of love at first sight is cut down to 90 minutes and per-formed by Salve Regina University students. For more information, or to purchase tickets via phone, call the box office at 341-2250.

41 North Christmas Tree LightingSparkling lights, Santa Claus, and the Swanhurst Chorus, 5:30 p.m., 351 Thames St., www.41north.com

Salsa NightPut on your dancing shoes at the Jamestown Arts Center from 7 – 10 p.m. Arrive at 7 p.m. for chili and beverages, lessons begin at 8 p.m. $20 per person, RSVP to [email protected]

Run and Chug ClubRunning and walking group that meets at 6:15 p.m. weekly outside Fastnet. Meet new friends for a three-mile walk or run around Newport and then return to the Fastnet Pub for a pint.

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Wednesday, December 1

*Official Opening of Christmas in Newport, 6 p.m., Washington Sq. Features proclamation from the Mayor, tree lighting, Newport Artil-lery cannon salute, live entertain-ment. Free. 849-6454. www.christ-masinnewport.org

The Newport Historical Society’s Holiday Open House, Newport Col-ony House, Washington Square, 5-6 p.m. Tour the Colony House and exhibit, Hand Written History: Cor-respondence of Great Americans, featuring written or signed corre-spondence by George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson and more, before the Official Opening Ceremony of Christmas in New-port. Donations welcome. 846-0813 or 841-8770.

Island Moving Company New-port Nutcracker at Rosecliff, 548 Belleview Ave. 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. Be a part of the story as you follow the dazzling performers through the spectacular setting of New-port’s most romantic mansion. $75 Golden Circle, $60 Silver seating, $35 child pillow seating for 10 yrs. & younger. 847-4470.

Festival of Lessons & Carols, St. John’s Church, Washington & Wil-low Sts. 6 p.m. The Schola Canto-rum of St. John’s will offer its Annual Festival of Advent Lessons & Carols. The service is patterned after that presented at King’s College, Ox-ford. Free-will offering. 848-2561 or www.saintjohns-newport.org

Thursday, December 2

Nutcracker at Rosecliff, Nutcrack-er at Rosecliff, Newport 548 Bel-leview Ave. 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. See Dec.1 for details.

Judging of the Newport Door-way Contest, deadline is Thurs-day, December 16 to enter. Judg-ing takes place on Friday the 17th. Register your home or business at 848-6707. Categories are: Residen-tial, Restaurant, Bed & Breakfast and Commercial.

Murder at the Museum, 7p.m., Newport Art Museum’s John N.A. Griswold House, 76 Bellevue Ave. Family-friendly interactive mystery performed by the Marley Bridg-es Theatre Co. Museum member adults $20, non-members adults $30; Museum member youth (17 and under) $10, non-member youth $15. 848-8200. www.new-portartmuseum.org

Friday, December 3

*The Polar Express Train Ride, aboard the Newport Dinner Train, 4 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., departs New-port Station, 19 America’s Cup Ave. Share the magic as the Conductor reads the Chris Van Allsburg classic tale of a young boy’s unforgetta-ble journey to the North Pole. Visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus, caroling, hot chocolate and cookies, and a special gift for every child who tru-ly believes. Reservations required. Adults $29.95, Children $19.95. 841-8700. www.newportdinner-train.com

Island Moving Company New-port Nutcracker at Rosecliff, 548 Belleview Ave. 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. See Dec.1 for details.

Holiday Lantern Tours of His-toric Newport, departing from the Brick Market Museum & Shop, 127 Thames St., 5 p.m. Discover the authentic history of Newport holi-day traditions on a lantern-lit stroll through the exquisitely preserved streets of downtown Newport. See where some colonial Newporters celebrated Thanksgiving, Christ-mas, Chanukah and New Year as early as the 1700s, and learn why other Newporters scorned such celebrations. $12 adults, $8 NHS members & children. Reservations recommended. Weather Permit-ting. 841-8770.

Holiday Critter Glitter Jewel-ry Preview Party at Potter League for Animals, 6-8 p.m., 87 Oliphant Lane, Middletown. Sale of jewel-ry benefits the Potter League. Re-freshments. Tickets $25 per per-son. 846-8276.


Saturday, December 4

10th Annual Lucy’s Hearth De-signer Wreath Sale, 9-1 p.m., Ro-tunda at Easton’s Beach. Christmas wreaths and table top decorations created by designers, artists, gar-deners and florists from the com-munity. All proceeds go to Lucy’s Hearth. 848-7515.

Annual Craft Faire at the Edward King House Senior Center, 9-3 p.m., 35 King St. Free admission. 846-7426.

Family Tour and Art Project, 10-11:30 a.m., Newport Art Museum, 76 Bellevue Ave. Museum member families $14, non-member families $18. Price includes cost of admis-sion. 848-8200. www.newportart-museum.org

St. John’s Christmas Bazaar, cor-ner of Washington & Willow Sts., 10-2 p.m. Crafts, baked goods, hol-iday items and more! Free. 848-2561 or www.saintjohns-newport.org

Potter League for Animals Holi-day Critter Glitter Jewelry Sale, 87 Oliphant Lane, Middletown. Dec 4-12 from 10-5 p.m. Free admis-sion. 846-8276.

Holiday Craft Fair at Potter League for Animals, 10-4 p.m., 87 Oliphant Lane, Middletown. Free admission. 846-8276.

UnDecked Halls: A Glimpse Be-hind the Shutters at Rough Point, 680 Bellevue Ave., 10-3 p.m. (last

tour at 2:30) Enjoy an authentic view inside heiress Doris Duke’s Newport mansion in the winter. Experience the quiet house, deco-rated staff wing, hear about Miss Duke’s tropical holiday spent in Ha-waii, and learn how Rough Point’s winter caretaking traditions have remained the same for the past half century. The tour is of the first floor of the house and refreshments are served. $10 adults, $8 children un-der 12 yrs. Tickets sold at the door. 847-8344. [email protected]

Keeping Christmas with the Whitehornes, Samuel Whitehorne House, 10-3 p.m., 416 Thames St. Glimpse the simple Christmas fes-tivities of the early 1800s in a Fed-eral-style Newport home. Meet the two Whitehorne daughters and learn about the history of the holiday and why some less toler-ant colonies had outlawed holiday celebrations. Sample one of Mrs. Whitehorne’s desserts and take away a booklet of authentic colo-nial recipes. $5 per person, chil-dren under 5 are free. 847-2448. [email protected]

*“A Winter’s Tail,” 11 a.m. to noon or 1-2 p.m., Newport Public Library – Friends Bookstore, Spring St. For children 5-9 yrs. They will read seasonal tales to a Potter League trained “Reading Fur Fun” dog. En-joy crafts and refreshments while waiting to read to the dogs. Free. (401)619-5660.

Keeping Warm In The Colonial Period, Historic House Tour of Wan-ton-Lyman-Hazard House, tour de-parts from the Museum at the Brick Market, 127 Thames St., 11:30 a.m., sponsored by the Newport His-torical Society. Hear the house’s unique history and learn how 18th century residents made their way through the winter. Admission $15 per person, $10 for NHS members. Reservations required. 841-8770.

*Santa’s Workshop, noon-3p.m., Easton’s Beach Carousel & Rotunda. Fun afternoon for families to enjoy crafts, ride the carousel and visit with Santa who arrives by fire truck at 12:30p.m. $5 per child includes a goody bag and 1 ride on the carou-sel and 1 ride on the mini-train. Re-freshments. Admission limited due to space capacity. 845-5800.

Trinity Christmas Silver Tea and Boutique, Honyman Hall, Trinity Church, Queen Anne Sq., 1-4p.m. Tea, crafts and seasonal greens. $8. 846-0660.

*The Polar Express Train Ride, aboard the Newport Dinner Train, 4 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., see Dec. 3 for details.

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“Deck the Hall”, 5:30 p.m., at the International Tennis Hall of Fame & Museum, 194 Bellevue Ave. Annu-al outdoor tree lighting ceremony with caroling by the Cluny School Choir and refreshments. Free. 849-3990 or visit www.tennisfame.com

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*Holiday Gingerbread House, 8 a.m.-9 p.m., open daily at The New-port Marriott Hotel, 25 America’s Cup Ave. Free with canned good donation for charity. 849-1000.

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Newport Harbor Boat Parade The Newport waterfront community will launch the holiday sea-

son with the annual Holiday Harbor Lights Boat Parade on Friday, Nov. 26 at 6:15 p.m. Illuminated boats will circle the harbor and compete for best holiday decoration prizes awarded by the New-port Harbormaster and community judges. Newport Yacht Club is open to the public that evening and spectators can also watch the parade from Bowen’s Wharf, Bannister’s Wharf and waterfront points around Newport Harbor. For more information contact the Newport Harbormaster at 845-5815.

Snowman and caroling, City Official lights the tree, Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive by boat (weather permitting)at 5:45p.m. Free. 849-2120.www.bowenswharf.com

Holiday Evenings at The Breakers, 6-8 p.m.. Live holiday music and re-freshments. Adults $28 in advance, $35 at the door, Children 6-17 yrs. $10. 847-1000 for reservations. www.newportmansions.org

Swanhurst Chorus “Queen of Heaven” Christmas Choral Concert, St. John’s Church, Washington & Willow Sts., 7:30 p.m. with a pre-concert lecture at 7 p.m. The eve-ning will feature the works of Mo-zart in honor of the Virgin Mary. Tickets are $20 in advance, $23 at the door, and $10 for full-time stu-dents. Tickets and info at 682-1630 or www.Swanhurst.org

Salve Regina University’s 34th An-nual Governor’s Ball, 9 p.m., Ochre Court, 100 Ochre Point Ave. $150 per person, corporate sponsorship available also. Black tie gala with proceeds benefiting Salve Regina’s scholarship fund. 401-341-2381 or [email protected]

Sunday, December 5

Keeping Christmas with the Whitehornes, Samuel Whitehorne House, 10-3 p.m., 416 Thames St. See Dec. 4 for details.

Holiday Craft Fair at Potter League for Animals, 10-4 p.m., 87 Oliphant Lane, Middletown. Free admission. 846-8276.

*Visit with Santa Claus at The Breakers, noon – 3 p.m., 44 Ochre Point Ave. The jolly old elf will visit with children and hear their Christ-mas wish list. Refreshments. Reg-ular daytime admission. For info 847-1000. www.newportmansions.org.

Christmas at Whitehall, “A 1730’s Christmas”, 2-4 p.m., Whitehall Mu-seum House, 311 Berkeley Ave., Middletown. A colonial Christmas party, candle-lit tours of the histor-ic home of George Berkeley, was-sail, cookies and music of the pe-riod. Sponsored by The National Society of the Colonial Dames of America. Free, donations accepted. 849-3672. www.whitehallmuse-umhouse.org

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Judging of the Newport Doorway Contest, deadline is Thursday, De-cember 16 to enter. Judging takes place on Friday the 17th. Register your home or business at 848-6707. Categories: Residential, Restaurant, Bed & Breakfast and Commercial.

Potter League for Animals “Can-dlelight Memorial Celebration,” 6:30 p.m. at the Potter League for Animals, 87 Oliphant Land, Middle-town. Come celebrate all the ani-mals that have touched your life. Refreshments. $10 donation at the door is appreciated. RSVP to Su-san at 846-0592 or [email protected].

Christmas Acoustic Concert, 7-9:30p.m., Channing Memorial Church, 135 Pelham St. Many of the area’s fine musicians will perform acoustic music for the benefit of Lu-cy’s Hearth and the McKinney Shel-ter. $10 donation. Advance tickets @849-4250 or [email protected]. Limited tickets at the door.


MUSE Reception, 5-7 p.m., New-port Art Museum, 76 Bellevue Ave. MUSE exhibition curated by high school students. Free. 848-8200. www.newportartmuseum.org

*Student’s Impressions of Christ-mas in Newport of 2010, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Newport Yacht Club, Long Wharf. Art show by Newport Schools K-12 grade students and US Postal Service commemorative postmark for Christmas in Newport. Free. 846-9410 or 846-5843.

Meet the Artist Kim Salerno – Gallery Talk, 5:30 p.m., Newport Art Museum, 76 Bellevue Ave. Free. The Museum is open free of charge 5-8 p.m. 848-8200. www.newpor-tartmuseum.org

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Murder at the Museum, 7p.m., Newport Art Museum’s John N.A. Griswold House, 76 Bellevue Ave. See Dec 2 for details.


Friday, December 10


Holiday Lantern Tours of His-toric Newport, departing from the Brick Market Museum & Shop, 127 Thames St., 5 p.m. See Dec. 3 for details.

*30th Annual Newport Yachting Center Tree Lighting Ceremony at the Sovereign Bank Family Skating Center, 5:30 p.m., America’s Cup Ave. Music, ice skating, carols, re-freshments, Santa and Mrs. Claus and other surprises. Free. 846-1600.

Christmas in Song by the New-port Navy Choristers, 7:30 p.m., St. Lucy’s Church, 909 W. Main Rd., Middletown. Concert to benefit Potter League for Animals. Admis-sion $10 adults, $6 children under 12 & seniors, $20 family. www.new-portnavychoristers.org

849-1135.

St. George’s School, Service of Nine Lessons and Carols, 372 Pur-gatory Rd., Middletown, 7:30 p.m. The birth of Jesus is told by lesson and song. Congregational singing and carols by the School choir. Free. 847-7565. www.stgeorges.edu

Christmas Choral Concert, 8 p.m., Salve Regina University, Ochre Court, 100 Ochre Point Ave. SRU Chorus, Madrigals. $8 general ad-mission, $5 seniors and students.

401-341-2295.


UnDecked Halls: A Glimpse Be-hind the Shutters at Rough Point, 680 Bellevue Ave., 10-3 p.m. (last tour at 2:30) See Dec. 4 for details.


Redwood Library and Athenae-um Holiday Open House, 11-3p.m., 50 Bellevue Ave. Music, entertain-ment, refreshments for children and adults, as well as tours of the historic Library. Free and open to the public. 847-0292. www.red-woodlibrary.org/events.

Keeping Warm In The Colonial Period, Historic House Tour of Wan-ton-Lyman-Hazard House, tour de-parts from the Museum at the Brick Market, 127 Thames St., 11:30 a.m. See Dec. 4 for details.

*Visit from Santa Claus and Read-ing of Night Before Christmas, In-ternational Tennis Hall of Fame & Museum, 194 Bellevue Ave.,

3 p.m. Adults $16. Children 16 yrs. and younger are free.

849-3990. www.tennisfame.com

Newport County Inn’s Bed and Breakfast Christmas Tours, 3-7 p.m., various Inns around Newport, inns locations to be announced. Tickets can be purchased at the Newport Visitors Center or at the first house each day of the tour. Light refresh-ments served. $10 for one day. 855-8701 or visit www.NewportInns.com.

Christmas In “Sign”, sponsored by the James L. Maher Center, 4p.m., Stanford White Casino Theatre at the International Tennis Hall of Fame. Christmas songs and danc-es performed in black light and in sign language. Admission $6 adults, children $4. 846-0340 X109 or https://www.ovationtix.com/trs/pr/778955 for tickets & more info.


Holiday Evenings at The Break-ers, 6-8 p.m.. Live holiday music and refreshments. Adults $28 in advance, $35 at the door, Children 6-17 yrs. $10. 847-1000 for reser-vations. www.newportmansions.org

The Invisible Church Concert, 7 p.m., Community Baptist Church, 50 Dr. M.F. Wheatland Blvd. A cel-ebration of the endurance and spirit of the “Invisible Church.” Come and share the rich history of songs that tell the story of Black America. Free will offering. 847-1707 or (401)225-0848.

Victorian Christmas Feast, 7 p.m., Newport Art Museum’s John N.A. Griswold House, 76 Bellevue Ave. Dinner theatre with a Victo-rian theme performed by the Mar-ley Bridges Theatre Co. Museum members $100, non-members $125. 848-8200. www.newpor-tartmuseum.org

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Christmas Choral Concert, 8 p.m., Salve Regina University, Ochre Court, 100 Ochre Point Ave. SRU Chorus, Madrigals. $8 general ad-mission, $5 seniors and students.

401-341-2295.

Sunday, December 12


*Visit with Santa Claus at Marble House, noon – 3 p.m., Bellevue Ave. The jolly old elf will visit with chil-dren and hear their Christmas wish list. Refreshments. Regular day-time admission. For info 847-1000. www.newportmansions.org.

Christmas Open House, 2-4 p.m., Glen Manor House, 3 Frank Coelho Dr., Portsmouth. Local entertain-ment. Free. 683-4177.

Newport County Inn’s Bed and Breakfast Christmas Tours, 2-5 p.m., various Inns around Newport, inns locations to be announced. Tickets can be purchased at the Newport Visitors Center or at the first house each day of the tour. Light refresh-ments served. $10 for one day. 855-8701 or visit www.NewportInns.com.

Music in the Galleries – Holiday Concert with the Navy Band North-east’s Woodwind Quintet, Cross-winds, 2 p.m., Newport Art Museum, 76 Bellevue Ave. Free. 848-8200. www.newportartmuseum.org


With its cobbles and bricks, quaint shops, elegant restaurants and view of the harbor, Bowen’s Wharf is, for many people, the heart of Newport. On Sat., Dec. 4, the merchants of Bowen’s Wharf invite the public to join in a free celebration of the season, the 40th annual Tree Lighting and Open House.

The spirit of the season will get underway at 2 p.m., when re-corded holiday music will begin playing over the wharf. Then at 4:30 p.m., Frosty the Snowman will arrive to delight children. At 5 p.m., there will be a holiday sing-along, followed by the main event: The arrival of Santa and Mrs. Claus by boat -- weather per-mitting and with an assist from the Harbor Master, who blows his horn and flashes his lights to announce the arrival. Then at 6 p.m., the tree lights will go on.

Following the lighting, the Clauses will be available for photos with children and will have a bagful of trinkets to hand out.

“It’s a family-oriented event, but we also get a lot of couples,” says Bowen’s Wharf spokesperson Michelle Gagne. “If the weather is good, we tend to get quite a crowd. It’s a nice event, because all of the decorations are up, and many of the shops have hot cider or cookies. (Shops will stay open until 9 p.m.) With the music, it’s a very festive time. The restaurants do very well, because a lot of people decide to go out to eat afterward.”

Bowen’s Wharf WelcomesAll to Holiday Open House

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Gallery Shows & Artist Openings

Anchor Bend Glassworks GalleryFall Harvest Designs Show through Nov. 22. Gallery open daily 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., 16 Franklin St., 849-0698, www.anchorbendglass.com

Art on the Wharf Featuring the “Seaside Show.” The show runs Nov. 1 - Dec. 20. Gallery hours are Fri. – Mon., noon-5 p.m., or by appointment, 33 Bannister’s Wharf, 845-6858

Bestoso StudioJeannine Bestoso will hold drawing and painting classes at the Edward King Center on Tuesdays, 714-7263, www.bestosostudio.com

Bristol Art Gallery“Just in Time for the Holidays,” opening reception Nov. 13, 4-7 p.m., show through Jan., 2011, 423 Hope St., Bristol, 396-9699, www.bristolgallery.net

DeBlois GalleryRetrospective for printmaker Wil-lye Roberts. Opening reception Nov. 6 Gallery hours are Tues.-Sun., noon-5 p.m., 138 Bellevue Ave., 847-9977, www.debloisgallery.com

Didi Suydam ContemporaryOpening reception for metalsmith John Prip Sat. Oct. 30, 6-8 p.m. Gallery is open Thurs.-Mon., 12 - 5 p.m., 25 Mill St., 848-9414, www.didisuydam.com.

Harbor Fine ArtFeaturing the work of seven local artists. Gallery open daily 11 a.m – 5 p.m., 134 Spring St., 848-9711, www.harborfineart.com

Isherwood GalleryGallery hours are Wed.-Sat., 38 Bel-levue Ave., 699-2276, www.isher-woodgallery.com

Jessica Hagen Fine Art + Design Gallery open Thurs.-Sat. 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. and by appointment. 226 Bellevue Avenue, #8, the Audrain Building, second floor, 849-3271, www.jessicahagen.com

Reel Gallery94 William St., 484-7535, www.reelgallery.com

Sheldon Fine ArtOpening reception forChristy Pe-terson-Marinelli, Sat., Nov. 20, 5-7 p.m. Gallery open daily 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., 59 America’s Cup Ave., Bo-wen’s Wharf, 849-0030.

Spring Bull GallerySisters-Artists exhibition through Nov. 30. Gallery open daily noon to 5 p.m. 849-9166

William Vareika Gallery212 Bellevue Ave., 849-6149 www.vareikafinearts.com

Mansions, Museums and Historic Sites

Belcourt Castle657 Bellevue Ave., 846-0669, www.belcourtcastle.com

The Breakers Open daily, 44 Ochre Point Ave., 847-1000, www.newportmansions.org

Chateau-sur-Mer Open daily, 474 Bellevue Ave., 847-1000, www.newportmansions.org

The Elms Open daily, 367 Bellevue Ave., 847-1000, www.newportmansions.org

Fort Adams841-0707, 90 Fort Adams Drive, www.fortadams.org

International TennisHall of Fame & MuseumDiscover the history of tennis through a diverse collection of memorabilia, art and video, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, 194 Bellevue Ave., free for kids under 16 , 849-3990; www.tennisfame.com.

Marble House Open daily, 596 Bellevue Ave., 847-1000, www.newportmansions.org

Museum of Newport HistoryExhibits on display depict the city’s role in the American Revolution and its emeravgence as a Gilded Age resort, open daily 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., 127 Thames St., 841-8770, www.newporthaavaistorical.org

National Museum of American IllustrationOriginal artworks from the Golden Age of Illustration in a historic Gilded Age mansion, 492 Bellevue Ave., 851-8949, ext. 18,www.americanillustration.org

Naval War College MuseumFree and open to the public, visi-tors without a base decal must call the museum to gain access to the Naval Station; 841-2101.

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Newport Art MuseumPermanent collection of contem-porary and historic works, open daily, 76 Bellevue Ave., 848-8200, www.newportartmuseum.org

Newport Historical Society HeadquartersDressing Manifest Destiny: Men’s Clothing in America 1800-1850The exhibit showcases some of the finest pieces of early 19th century men’s clothing and accessories in the collections. Articles on display range from working clothing, for-mal wear, and military dress. Open Monday to Friday, 11am – 3pm. through Nov. 30. 82 Touro Street, Newport, 401-846-0813

Ochre CourtOne of Newport’s first “summer cottages” built in 1892, now Salve Regina University’s administration building, ground floor open Mon-day thu Friday, 9-4 p.m.

Prescott FarmRestored 1812 windmill, guided tours, Rte. 114, West Main Rd., Mid-dletown, 847-6230, www.newportrestoration.org

RosecliffOpen daily, 548 Bellevue Avenue, 847-1000, www.newportmansions.org

Redwood LibraryThe nation’s oldest library, c 1748, 50 Bellevue Avenue, free, dona-tions always welcome, 847-0292; www.redwoodlibrary.org

Rough PointDoris Duke’s oceanfront estate, 680 Bellevue Avenue, 847-8344, www.newportrestoration.org

Whitehall Museum HouseBerkely Road, Middletown, open Tuesday-Sunday. Tuesday-Sunday.


Thursday, November 25Christie’s – DJ & Dancing with DJ Henney

Marina Cafe–Dick Lupino & Friends 6:30-9 p.m.

Newport Marriot–Rebecca Cline on piano, 7-10 p.m.

Newport Grand – Downtown Cabaret, 8 p.m.

O’Brien’s Pub–DJ Curfew, 10 p.m.

Perro Salado – Honky Tonk Knights

Rhino Bar– Reggae Night Hot Like Fire, 10 p.m. – 1 a.m.

Friday, November 26Christie’s – DJ & Dancing

The Chanler– Dick Lupino & Friends, 6-10 p.m.

Clarke Cooke - Foreverly Bros.

Hyatt Hotel–Dave Manuel on piano, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.

LaForge Casino–Dave Manuel on piano, 7-11 p.m.

Newport Blues Café – The Criminals, 9:30 p.m.

Newport Grand – Downtown Cabaret, 8 p.m. Russ Peterson, 9 p.m.

O’Brien’s Pub–Chopville, 10 p.m.-12:45 a.m.

Rhino Bar – The Merge

Rhumbline – Lois Vaughan

Sambar – Live Acoustic with Andre, 9 p.m.

Saturday, November 27Christie’s – DJ & Dancing

Clarke Cooke - Foreverly Bros.

Greenvale Vineyard– Dick

Lupino & Friends, 1-4 P.m.

Hyatt Hotel - Dave Manuel on piano, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.

LaForge Casino–Dave Manuel on piano, 7-11p.m.

Newport Blues Café – Blockhead, 9:30 p.m.

Newport Grand – Rumors, 9 p.m.

O’Brien’s Pub–DJ Curfew, 10 p.m.-12:45 a.m.

Peoples Cafe–Doin’ Time, Acoustic Duo, 5-8 p.m.

Rhino Bar –Mixed Table

Sambar – DJ Butch, 9:30 p.m.

Sunday, November 28Castle Hill – Dick Lupino & Friends, 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Clarke Cooke House– Bobby Ferreira, 12:30–3:30 p.m.

Fastnet - Irish Music Session 5 - 9 p.m.

Newport Blues Café – Asleep at the Wheel, 8:30 p.m.

Newport Grand – Downtown Cabaret, 2 p.m.

O’Brien’s Pub– Karaoke, 9 p.m. Monday, November 29Fastnet Pub- “Blue Monday” 10:30 p.m. – 1 a.m.

Rhino Bar- Karaoke

Tuesday, November 30Rhino Bar – “Metal Night”

Wednesday, December 1Empire Tea–Open Mic for Origi-nal Acoustic and Spoken Word

O’Brien’s Pub– Karaoke, 9 p.m.

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Doorways to vie ForIn a city with the wealth of histor-

ical charm that Newport has, holi-day decorating is no cheesy affair of plastic bows and inflatable San-tas waving from helicopters. Some-thing natural and tasteful is more in keeping with the season, along streets that have seen the likes of Lafayette and Washington.

Thus, the Doorway Decorat-ing Contest is a critical element of the annual Christmas in Newport’s month-long celebration of the sea-son. It’s an opportunity to show one’s skill in using boughs, ber-ries, bows and – yes –even lights to showcase a delicate fanlight or pan-eled door.

Each year, anyone is invited to register their house or business to be considered by the Doorway judges. (This year’s deadline to reg-ister is Thurs., Dec. 16; register by calling 848-6707).

On Dec. 17, the judges will make their way around the city, judging doorways in categories including Best Residential, Best Restaurant, Best Bed & Breakfast, and Best Com-mercial.

“We usually get a couple of doz-en – maybe as many as 30 – regis-trants,” says Doorway Contest judge Katie Ahearne. “We take it very se-riously, which is only right because we get some really clever, very tal-ented and creative people signing up who do a super job.”

And, what are the judges looking for in their doorways?

“We like it to be something that is in keeping with their house. It doesn’t have to be all Williams-burg-historical, but we’re looking for something that typifies, what I would call, the Newport holiday spirit. If people want lights, that can be fine, but in general we like natural-type decorations,” says Ahearne.

Past repeat winners have included Patsy Robinson for Best Residential doorway on Williams Street, and the Francis Malbone House and Hilltop Inns for Best Bed & Breakfasts, adds Ahearne. “Patsy tends to use a lot of fruit and bright ribbon in a colored that coordinates beautifully with her-

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The Newport Community Band at Salve Regina University Concert, 3 p.m., Casino Theatre, 9 Freebody St. Symphonic Band performing holiday favorites. Admission $8, $5 for students and seniors. 401-341-2295.


Monday, December 13

*”A Living Nativity” presented by Cluny School, 75 Brenton Rd., 6:00pm. Live animals and choral music will enhance this annual re-enactment of the “first Christmas” under the stars. A gift to the com-munity expressing the true mean-ing of Christmas. Please bring a blanket and flashlight. In the event of bad weather, the Living Nativity will be presented on Dec. 20. Free. 841-9753, clunyschool.org



Tuesday, December 14

Nutmeg and Mistletoe Concert, 7:00p.m., Ocean Cliff ballroom, Ocean Dr. New England’s best mu-sical performers come together in a concert of holiday music to bene-fit the Matthew Quinn Scholarship at Rogers High School. Admission $15. 683-6565. [email protected]

Rogers High School Winter Con-cert, 7:00p.m., Rogers High School, 15 Wickham Rd. Donations accept-ed at the door. 847-6235.

The Newport County Orchestra Holiday Concert, sponsored by the Salve Regina Music Department, 7:30p.m., Casino Theatre, 9 Free-body St. Admission $8, $5 for stu-dents and seniors. 401-341-2295.

99th Annual Medieval Christ-mas Pageant, St. George’s School Chapel, 372 Purgatory Rd., Middle-town, 7:30 p.m. Candlelit service of the portrayal of the Christmas sto-ry. Free. 847-7565. www.stgeorg-es.edu



23rd Annual WADK-AM/WJZS-FM Christmas Concert, 7 p.m., Newport Marriott Hotel Atrium, 25 America’s Cup Ave. Free, canned food donation requested to benefit local charity. 846-1540.

Thompson Middle School Win-ter Concert, 7:00p.m., Thompson Middle School, 55 Broadway. Do-nations accepted at the door. 847-1493.


Judging of the Newport Door-way Contest, deadline is TODAY, to enter. Judging takes place on Fri-day the 17th. Register your home or business at 848-6707. Catego-ries are: Residential, Restaurant, Bed & Breakfast and Commercial.


Victorian Christmas presented by Sneak Peak Productions, 1:30 p.m., Edward King House Senior Center,

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Murder at the Museum, 7p.m., Newport Art Museum’s John N.A. Griswold House, 76 Bellevue Ave. See Dec 2 for details.

Friday, December 17


Holiday Lantern Tours of His-toric Newport, departing from the Brick Market Museum & Shop, 127 Thames St., 5 p.m. See Dec. 3 for details.

Victorian Christmas Feast, 7 p.m., Newport Art Museum’s John N.A. Griswold House, 76 Bellevue Ave. See Dec 11 for details.


UnDecked Halls: A Glimpse Be-hind the Shutters at Rough Point, 680 Bellevue Ave., 10-3 p.m. (last tour at 2:30) See Dec. 4 for details.



Holiday Evening Duet at the Elms and Marble House, 6-8 p.m. See two houses for the price of one. Take a leisurely self-guided evening stroll through both Marble House and The Elms, enjoy live holiday music and refreshments. Adults $28 in advance, $35 at the door, Children 6-17 yrs. $10. 847-1000 for reserva-tions. www.newportmansions.org Please note, daytime tour tickets are not valid for Holiday Evening admission.

18th Annual Messiah & Carol Sing: “The Christmas Story”, 7 p.m., Emmanuel Church, Spring & Dear-

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Sports Wrap - Up

Rogers High School

Boy’s BasketballFriday, Dec. 3, 7:45 p.m. against Mt. Hope High School at home

Girl’s BasketballFriday, Dec. 3, 6 p.m. against Central Fall High School at homeMiddletown High School

Boy’s BasketballFriday, Dec. 7, 7 p.m. against Warwick Veterans High School away

Girl’s BasketballThursday, Dec. 2, 7 p.m. against Our Lady of Fatima High School awayWrestlingFriday, Dec. 10, 7 p.m. against Moses Brown at Gaudet

Portsmouth High School

Boy’s BasketballMonday, Dec. 13, 7 p.m. against St. Rapha-el Academy at home

Girl’s BasketballMonday, Dec. 6, 7 p.m. against Barrington High School away

High School FootballBefore the playoffs are set to begin, an-other Aquidneck Island tradition needs to occur. It’s time for the annual Thanksgiv-ing Day football rivalry games. A new rivalry this year, playing for the first time against each other on Thanksgiving is Rogers taking on Tiverton. A rivalry game that started in 1965 con-tinues this year with Middletown taking on Portsmouth. Portsmouth has won the Thanksgiving title game 26 times, com-pared to Middletown’s 17 victories. The teams have tied twice; Once in 1977, and again in 1985.



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Long Wharf Seafood17 Connell Highway, Newport

Newport Grand150 Admiral Kalbfus Road, Newport

OceanCliff’s Safari Room 65 Ridge Road, Newport

Coddington Brewing Company210 Coddington Highway, Middletown

Rhea’s Inn & Restaurant120 W. Main Rd., Middletown

Sweet Berry Farm915 Mitchell’s Lane, Middletown

Scampi657 Park Ave., Portsmouth

DeWolf Tavern259 Thames St., Bristol

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“famous for clams since 1936”Flo’s Clam Shack

The Clam Shack (Downstairs)Open Thurs - Sun: 11am ‘til 9pm

Topside Raw Bar (Upstairs)Open Thurs & Fri: 4pm ‘til Late!

Sat & Sun: 11am ‘til Later!

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born Sts. Shanhurst Chorus will fea-ture much of the Christmas portion of Handel’s Messiah and the telling of the Christmas Story. Bring your own score and sing along. Wassail Bowl reception following. Admis-sion $10, $5 for children 12 and un-der, and $25 maximum per family. 682-1630 or www.Swanhurst.org.

Glitter & Gold, A Gilded Age Holi-day Concert at the Stanford White Casino Theatre, 8p.m., 9 Freebody St. Step back into the 1890s when Theatre Street Productions pres-ents a living history concert of op-eratic and holiday favorites. Tick-ets $30 per person. 341-2250 or http://www.ovationtix.com/trs/pe/8436295.

Proceeds benefit Salve Regina’s Theatre Arts Program. For more info www.theatrestreetproduc-tions.com

Sunday, December 19


*Visit with Santa Claus at The Elms, noon – 3 p.m., Bellevue Ave. The jolly old elf will visit with chil-dren and hear their Christmas wish list. Refreshments. Regular day-time admission. For info 847-1000. www.newportmansions.org.

American Girl Christmas, 1-3p.m., Edward King Senior Center. Sto-rytelling, crafts, refreshments, Doll Fashion Stroll. Admission limited due to space capacity. $10 per cou-ple (1 adult/1 child) and $5 for each additional child. 845-5800. Spon-sored by Newport Recreation Dept and Edward King Sr. Center.

“Christmas On Historic Hill,” Ser-vice of Lessons and Carols, Trin-ity Church, Queen Anne Sq. Time 4 p.m. A candlelight service featur-ing the musicians of Trinity Church. Free will offering. 846-0660. www.trinitynewport.org


Monday, December 20



Lunch with the Artist: Versions of the Nativity: Art in an Envelope, 12 p.m., Newport Art Museum, 76 Bellevue Ave. Discussion over lunch about seasonal cards, hosted by Richard Tyre. Bring a lunch. Free for Museum members, $5 for non-members. 848-8200. www.new-portartmuseum.org




Reading of Night Before Christ-mas for families, 2 p.m., Edward King House Senior Center, 35 King St. Free. 846-7426.

Friday, December 24

Candlelight Christmas Eve ser-vice at Newport Congregational Church, 73 Pelham St. at corner of Spring St. 6 p.m.

849-2238. [email protected]

Christmas Eve Services Island Churches


A JOYOUS CHRISTMAS TO ALL

Sunday, December 26

*Holiday Train Rides, 11:45 a.m. and 1:45 p.m. Old Colony Railway Depot, 19 America’s Cup Ave. Ride along scenic Narragansett Bay in antique railroad coaches, decorat-ed, enclosed and heated. Adults $7.50, Seniors $6, Children $5, first class $11. 401-624-6951.

40th Annual Christmas in New-port Candlelight Tour of Histor-ic Private Homes, 4-7 p.m. Maps available at the Newport Visitor Information Center in mid-Decem-ber. $3 per house, payable at the door of each house, different hous-es open each day of tour. (401)293-0965.

Monday, December 27

*Holiday Train Rides, 11:45 a.m. and 1:45 p.m. Old Colony Railway Depot, 19 America’s Cup Ave. See Dec 26 for details.

40th Annual Christmas in New-port Candlelight Tour of Histor-ic Private Homes, 4-7 p.m. Maps available at the Newport Visitor Information Center in mid-Decem-ber. $3 per house, payable at the door of each house, different hous-

es open each day of tour. (401)293-0965.



40th Annual Christmas in New-port Candlelight Tour of Histor-ic Private Homes, 4-7 p.m. Maps available at the Newport Visitor Information Center in mid-Decem-ber. $3 per house, payable at the door of each house, different hous-es open each day of tour. (401)293-0965.


UnDecked Halls: A Glimpse Be-hind the Shutters at Rough Point, 680 Bellevue Ave., 10-3 p.m. (last tour at 2:30) Enjoy an authentic view inside heiress Doris Duke’s Newport mansion in the winter. Experience the quiet house, deco-rated staff wing, hear about Miss Duke’s tropical holiday spent in Ha-waii, and learn how Rough Point’s winter caretaking traditions have remained the same for the past half century. The tour is of the first floor of the house and refreshments are served. $10 adults, $8 children un-der 12 yrs. Tickets sold at the door. 847-8344. [email protected]




Murder at the Museum, 7p.m., Newport Art Museum’s John N.A. Griswold House, 76 Bellevue Ave. Family-friendly interactive mystery performed by the Marley Bridg-es Theatre Co. Museum member adults $20, non-members adults $30; Museum member youth (17 and under) $10, non-member youth $15. 848-8200. www.new-portartmuseum.org

Friday, December 31

*Holiday Train Rides, 11:45 a.m. and 1:45 p.m. Old Colony Railway Depot, 19 America’s Cup Ave. Ride along scenic Narragansett Bay in antique railroad coaches, decorat-ed, enclosed and heated. Adults $7.50, Seniors $6, Children $5, first class $11. 401-624-6951.

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Virginia H. (Peters) Craveiro, 92, of Middletown, died Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2010 at Newport Hospital. She was the wife of the late Manuel Craveiro. A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Nov. 20 in Jesus Saviour Church. Donations in her memory may be made to Jesus Saviour Church, St. Vincent de Paul, Broadway and Ver-non Avenue, Newport 02840.

Ethel Marjorie (Harrington) Shenk Lawton, 87, of Middletown, died, Oct. 18, 2010 at Grand Islander Health Care Center, Middletown. She was the wife of the late Harry Z. Lawton and the late S/Sgt. Henry H. Shenk, USMC. A Memorial service will be held on Saturday, Dec. 4, at 2 p.m. in Memorial Funeral Home, 375 Broadway, Newport. Burial will be private. Donations in her memory may be made to St. Peter’s Lutheran Church Memorial Fund, 525 Broad-way, Newport 02840.

Thomas E. Patykewich, 92 of New-port died on Nov. 15, 2010. He was the husband of Victoria Christensen. A service was held in his honor on Nov. 20 in Holy Cross Church, Mid-dletown. In lieu of flowers, dona-tions in his memory may be made to The Potter League for Animals, PO Box 412, Newport 02840.

Richard F. “Rick” Schlosky, 54, of Valhalla Drive, Portsmouth died on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2010 at home unexpectedly. He was the loving son of Richard and Janet Schlosky. His funeral will be held on Saturday, Nov. 27, at 10 a.m. in Portsmouth United Methodist Church, 2732 East Main Road, Portsmouth, followed by committal services in Newport Memorial Park in Middletown. Vis-iting hours will be held on Friday, Nov. 26, 2010 from 4-8 pm in Con-nors Funeral Home, 55 West Main Road, Portsmouth, RI. In lieu of flow-ers, donations may be made to the Potter League for Animals, PO Box 412, Newport, RI 02840.

Martha Rose (VonVillas) Soto, 59, of Newport, died Nov. 19, 2010 one day before her 60th Birthday, at the Grand Islander Health Care Center. She was the wife of the late Paul Edward Soto. A Mass of Chris-tian Burial was held on Nov. 23 in St. Augustin’s Church. Donations in her memory may be made to Women and Infants Oncology, 101 Dudley Street, Providence, RI 02903.

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n RI PEG Awards Ceremony 2010 FRI & SAT @ 7pm / SAT & SUN @ 11am n Community Baptist ChurchTHUR @ 6pm / FRI @ 10am n Crossed Paths (Newport Co-lumbus Day Parade) FRI-SUN @ 6pm / SAT & SUN @ 10am n Jazz BashWED @ 7pm / THUR @ 11amn Middletown Town Council Mtg: 11.15 WED @ 1pmn The MillersWED @ 10:30amn Newport CIV Honors SkiathosWED @ 6:30pm / THUR @ 10:30amn Newport County In-FocusFRI - SUN @ 6:30pm / SAT & SUN @ 10:30amn Newport: Rogers H.S. Arts Showcase: DraculaSAT @ 8:30pm / SUN @ 12:30pmn Newport: Rogers H.S. Arts Showcase: Nicolas KingSAT @ 9pm / SUN @ 1pmn Portsmouth School Commit-tee Mtg: 11.23WED @ 9pm / THUR @ 1pmn Portsmouth Town Council Mtg: 11.15WED @ 7:30pm / THUR @ 11:30amn Portsmouth Town Council Mtg: 11.22WED @ 8pm / THUR @ noonn Veterans’ Day 2010SUN @ 7pm

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Newport County Tv Program Highlights

Nov. 24–Dec. 2

Local Blood DrivesNEWPORTNovember 30 – 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.CCRI Newport Campus, Bloodmobile, One John Chafee Rd.

Dec. 1 and 2 - noon - 6:00 p.m.Ochre Court, Salve Regina Univer-sity, 100 Ochre Court Avenue

MIDDLETOWNNovember 28: 4 – 7 p.m.Stop & Shop, Bloodmobile1360 West Main Rd.

Dec. 13 - 3:30 - 6:30 p.m.All Saints Academy, Multipurpose Room, 915 West Main Rd.

Dec. 13 - 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 pmNewport Athletic Club, Basketball Court, 66 Valley Rd.

Dec. 13 - 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 pmNewport County YMCA, Basketball Court, 792 Valley Rd.

JAMESTOWN Dec. 13 - 2:00 - 6:00 p.m.McQuade’s Marketplace, Bloodmo-bile, 6 Clarke St.

PORTSMOUTH Dec. 17 - 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.BankNewport, Bloodmobile, 2628 East Main Rd.

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The show will be broadcast on Newport City Limits & Newport Arts Scene Radio Hour Podcast, lo-cal Public Access Channel 18, state-wide Public Access Channel 13 and the Newport City Limits YouTube channel. The format for the inter-views is intimate and informative, and the live performances filmed at Jimmy’s Saloon will be open to the public and the audience is en-couraged to interact.

The first filming will take place on Wednesday, Dec. 8 at 8 p.m. NCL will establish regular filming dates that will be the second and fourth Wednesday of the month beginning in January. For more in-formation email [email protected] or call 207-4812.

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A big Thank You to all the generous supporters of Child & Family’s Taste of Newport!You have helped make the 27th annual Taste of Newport a huge success. We are

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Hasbro Hospital Toy DriveDonations for Hasbro Chil-

dren’s Hospital of new and un-wrapped gifts are being accepted at a collection box in the Jame-stown Recreation Center until Dec. 20. Suggested items include books, CDs, DVDs, games, Disney toys, arts and crafts, and bath and body products.

Elves for EldersSeniors RULE (Resources Unlimit-

ed-Liasons for Elders), will be spon-soring their Elves for Elders for the second year. Names of seniors have been collected from nursing homes, senior housing and adult day cen-ters. A first name and a gift idea are placed on a star and then placed on a tree located at Clements Market-place in Portsmouth. Supporters, “Elves,” can choose a star, then re-turn the unwrapped gift to the cus-tomer service desk at Clements by Dec. 10. A gift-wrapping party will be held at Atria Aquidneck Place, Portsmouth. For more information, call Maxine Hutchins at 286-3821.

Wreath Sale Fund-raiser10th Annual Lucy’s Hearth De-

signer Wreath Sale will be Satur-day, Dec. 4 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Rotunda at Easton’s Beach. This is the Hearth’s major fund-raiser of the year and has become their signature public event. Holi-day decorations for sale, besides wreaths, decorated by creative artisans, gardeners and design-ers, will include tabletop trees, candle rings, sprays, topiaries and centerpieces.

Brittany Hullinger, Education Di-rector and Jaclyn Lewandowski, Aquatics Director of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Newport County delivered placemats and centerpieces to the Edward King House Senior Center in preparation of the Thanksgiv-ing holiday as part of their Thankful Teens and Kids project. Each peice was individually crafted and signed by the children and given as gifts to the seniors to bring home after dinner. Receiving the gifts from the Boys & Girls Club are member Bea-trice Link, and staff members Susan Christie and Jeanne Hasman.

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