Newport Area Events Calendar: Check Out What's Happening This Week

Newport RI

09 August, 2021

12:10 PM

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NEWPORT, RI — Looking to go on a family outing? Hoping to spend a night out with friends? Below, we've included some of this week's top events from throughout Newport. Here's a roundup of local events coming up in the area this week. Wondering how you can add your own event? Whether you're planning a speaker series, a barbecue, or an awards ceremony, there's no better place to share it than Patch's event calendar. As always, it's free to post an event in your community. To reach more people, you can promote your event and share it nearby for $1 per day per community. Here are a few events happening this week in and around Newport: "Take and Make" Crafts - Newport Public Library When: Tuesday, August 10th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Newport Public Library What: Event listing from Newport Public Library: Tuesday, August 10 from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PMEvery week we will have a new craft project you can take home and make. We'll give you a bag filled with all the supplies you will need, instructions for how to make your craft and/or a pictur... Learn More Family Storytime - Newport Public Library When: Tuesday, August 10th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Newport Public Library What: Event listing from Newport Public Library: Tuesday, August 10 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AMAges 0 - 5 years old and a caregiver.This program will be an outdoor event at 10:00 and 11:00 AM. In case of inclement weather, and this program will take place in the Lower Level Program Room.R... Learn More Touro Synagogue Grounds & Visitors Center Open for award-winning History Tours When: Tuesday, August 10th at 10:00 a.m. Where: 52 Spring St, Newport, RI, 02840 What: Visit the grounds of Touro Synagogue, a National Historic Site, and and enjoy history presentations in the park. Explore two floors of interactive exhibits at the Loeb Visitors Center. Learn why Touro Synagogue is considered to be one of the most architecturally distinguishe... Learn More MFP: Festival Field Apts, Newport - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center When: Tuesday, August 10th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center What: Event listing from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center: Tuesday, August 10 from 12:00 PM to 1:45 PMCanâ��t make it to the MLK Community Centerâ��s on-site food pantry? Visit our mobile food pantry, at rotating locations throughout the month. The MLK Community Centerâ�... Learn More Tuesday Tips: Online Research Journals Online When: Tuesday, August 10th at 2:30 p.m. Where: Newport Public Library What: Event listing from Newport Public Library: Tuesday, August 10 from 2:30 PM to 3:00 PMJoin us on Zoom to discover all the resources available at your Library! These live events will be offered on select Tuesdays and topics will vary.Today's topic: Online Research journalsRegist... Learn More DIY Tie-Dye for Teens - Newport Public Library When: Tuesday, August 10th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Newport Public Library What: Event listing from Newport Public Library: Tuesday, August 10 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PMMeet Ms. Becky in Aquidneck Park on the North side of the building where she'll have shirts, rubber bands and dye for you to experiment and create. Registration requested per COVID regulations... Learn More School Building Committee - Newport Public Schools When: Tuesday, August 10th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Newport Public Schools What: Event listing from Newport Public Schools: Tuesday, August 10 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM Learn More Newport School Committee - Newport Public Schools When: Tuesday, August 10th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Newport Public Schools What: Event listing from Newport Public Schools: Tuesday, August 10 from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM Learn More Newport Historic Cemetery Advisory Commission When: Wednesday, August 11th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Newport Public Library What: Event listing from Newport Public Library: Wednesday, August 11 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PMhttps://newportlibraryri.libcal.com/ajax/calendar/monthly?c=9206,9165&date=2020-04-02&monthly=true&audience=undefined&cats=&camps=undefined&callback=jQuery34000559709... Learn More Live from the [Loading] Dock: The Vox Hunters When: Wednesday, August 11th at 4:30 p.m. Where: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center What: Event listing from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center: Wednesday, August 11 from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PMFrom June - August, stop by front lawn of the MLK Community Center at 4:30 pm with a blanket and/or lawn chair(s) and enjoy a free, upbeat, community concert, from dive... Learn More GRAB & GO, YO! DIY Desk Organizer - Newport Public Library When: Thursday, August 12th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Newport Public Library What: Event listing from Newport Public Library: Thursday, August 12 (all day)Take tidiness to the next level. Make the most of your limited desktop area with this unique DIY organizer! Pick up your DIY Desk Organizer activity kit at the Library. Available while supplies last. Learn More Retail & Hospitality Industry Resource meeting When: Thursday, August 12th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Newport County Chamber-Commerce What: Event listing from Newport County Chamber-Commerce: Thursday, August 12 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AMThe Chamber's Retail & Hospitality community meets regularly to discuss upcoming events and pertinent industry news.    Learn More VIRTUAL Baby Bookworms - Newport Public Library When: Thursday, August 12th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Newport Public Library What: Event listing from Newport Public Library: Thursday, August 12 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AMAges 0 - 24 MonthsThis VIRTUAL program uses read-alouds and nursery rhymes to help babies learn the rhythms and patterns of speech.New videos can be viewed by visiting the Children's Storyt... Learn More Office Hours: Chamber Job Bank & Career Specialist When: Thursday, August 12th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Newport County Chamber-Commerce What: Event listing from Newport County Chamber-Commerce: Thursday, August 12 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM At the August session, Career Specialist Sarah Burke will be joined by Elizabeth McDowell from EBCAP Education and Career Pathways and Kathy Gray from Rhode Island Adult E... Learn More Touro Synagogue Grounds & Visitors Center Open for award-winning History Tours When: Thursday, August 12th at 10:00 a.m. Where: 52 Spring St What: Visit the grounds of Touro Synagogue, a National Historic Site, and enjoy history presentations in the park. Explore two floors of interactive exhibits at the Loeb Visitors Center. Learn why Touro Synagogue is considered to be one of the most architecturally distinguishe... Learn More Discover Colonial Newport Walking Tour When: Thursday, August 12th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Museum of Newport History, 127 Thames Street, Newport, RI, 02840 What: Hear stories of entrepreneurship, African American heritage and religious diversity during Newport's colonial period. Tickets cost $15 per person, $10 for NHS members and active duty/retired military and $5 for children ages 5-12. Tour departs outside of the Museum of Newport ... Learn More MFP: Pemberton (Jamestown Housing Authority), Jamestown When: Thursday, August 12th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center What: Event listing from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center: Thursday, August 12 from 12:00 PM to 1:15 PMCanâ��t make it to the MLK Community Centerâ��s on-site food pantry? Visit our mobile food pantry, at rotating locations throughout the month. The MLK Community Centerâ... Learn More MFP: Bayside Village Apts, Newport - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center When: Thursday, August 12th at 2:30 p.m. Where: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center What: Event listing from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center: Thursday, August 12 from 2:30 PM to 4:00 PMCanâ��t make it to the MLK Community Centerâ��s on-site food pantry? Visit our mobile food pantry, at rotating locations throughout the month. The MLK Community Centerâ�... Learn More TEENS: Frozen T-shirt Races (and trivia) When: Thursday, August 12th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Newport Public Library What: Event listing from Newport Public Library: Thursday, August 12 from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PMPractice your getting dressed skills just in time for the morning rush to the bus.Disney taught us to "Let it Go" but did you ever think how hard it would be to get dressed in that beautiful ... Learn More The Blue & You: Understanding Our Blue Economy- Marine Trades When: Thursday, August 12th at 4:30 p.m. Where: Newport County Chamber-Commerce What: Event listing from Newport County Chamber-Commerce: Thursday, August 12 from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM This summer, 2021, Innovate Newport will host a program called "The Blue & You: Understanding Our Blue Economy." Each week starting July 8, IN will host an in-person event in ... Learn More TEENS: First Chapter Friday - Starry Eyes by Jenn Bennett When: Friday, August 13th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Newport Public Library What: Event listing from Newport Public Library: Friday, August 13 (all day)Starry Eyes by Jenn BennettAn unexpected "camping" trip, a back woods hike and an old friend delivers unexpected results for the consumate planner. Learn More Touro Synagogue Grounds & Visitors Center Open for award-winning History Tours When: Friday, August 13th at 10:00 a.m. Where: 52 Spring St, Newport, RI, 02840 What: Visit the grounds of Touro Synagogue, a National Historic Site, and enjoy history presentations in the park. Explore two floors of interactive exhibits at the Loeb Visitors Center. Learn why Touro Synagogue is considered to be one of the most architecturally distinguishe... Learn More Golden to Gilded Walking Tour When: Friday, August 13th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Museum of Newport History What: From Newport's colonial Golden Age to Gilded Age summer colony, discover the transformation of the city and its people. Tickets cost $15 per person, $10 for NHS members and active duty/retired military and $5 for children ages 5-12. Tour departs outside of the Museum of Newpor... Learn More Rogers Invitational Golf Tournament Fundraiser When: Friday, August 13th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Rogers High School What: Event listing from Rogers High School: Friday, August 13 from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PMProceeds support all aspects of the RHS Athletic Department Learn More Featured Event: HUGE Neighborhood Yard Sale When: Saturday, August 14th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Harbour Island Road What: Annual Neighborhood Yard Sale  25+ families  Starts at 9 AM - 3 PM  Sat. August 14 & some houses also do Sun. August 15. Harbour Island, Narragansett. Take 95 South to Rt 4 South to Rt 1 South to Rt 108 South. Turn right onto Foddering Farm Rd. Look for map at the "Welcome... Learn More Featured Event: HUGE Neighborhood Yard Sale (Gina ) Virtual Paddle for Access 2021 When: Saturday, August 14th at 7:00 a.m. What: In celebration of our ongoing work to protect and preserve shoreline access, we are hosting the 2nd Annual Virtual Paddle for Access. This event will run from July 2nd to August 21st. Participate in our 50 day challenge to visit our local rights-of-way! There are multiple chal... Learn More Common Burying Ground Walking Tour When: Saturday, August 14th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Museum of Newport History What: Explore the stone carvers, their art and the diverse people buried there who helped shape Newport's history. Tickets cost $15 per person, $10 for NHS members and active duty/retired military and $5 for children ages 5-12. Tour departs outside of the Museum of Newport History a... Learn More Discover Colonial Newport Walking Tour When: Saturday, August 14th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Museum of Newport History What: Hear stories of entrepreneurship, African American heritage and religious diversity during Newport's colonial period. Tickets cost $15 per person, $10 for NHS members and active duty/retired military and $5 for children ages 5-12. Tour departs outside of the Museum of Newport ... Learn More George Washington's Footsteps Walking Tour When: Sunday, August 15th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Museum of Newport History What: From fetes to battles, explore Newport's Old Quarter with a guide in authentic 18th century clothing and hear stories about George Washington's many connections to Newport. Tickets cost $15 per person, $10 for NHS members and active duty/retired military and $5 for children ag... Learn More Colonial Jewish Burying Ground Open for Visitors: a once-a-year opportunity When: Sunday, August 15th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Intersection of Kay St., Touro St. & Bellevue Ave. in Newport, RI What: Newport, Rhode Island is home not only to the oldest surviving Jewish house of worship in the United States, Touro Synagogue (1763), but also to the country's oldest surviving Jewish burying ground, established in 1677. Don't miss this once-a-year opportunity to visit this im... Learn More See all the local events posted by your neighbors, or add your own, on the Newport Patch community calendar. Editor's note: This article was automatically generated based on event information mainly provided by community members. Patch has not independently verified most of this information, always check with organizers to confirm posted events are proceeding as planned. Click on any event in the list for more details. You can also reach out to [email protected] with any questions or other feedback about this article.