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  • Newport Illuminated Boat Parade
    Newport Illuminated Boat Parade
    Fri, Nov 29
    Newport
    Nov 29, 2024, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Newport, 345 Thames St, Newport, RI 02840, USA
    Nov 29, 2024, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Newport, 345 Thames St, Newport, RI 02840, USA
    View dazzling displays of nautical holiday spirit along the Newport waterfront and then meet for drinks afterwards to warm up! Or just join for drinks to toast the beginning of the holiday season!
  • Holiday Party
    Holiday Party
    Sun, Dec 08
    Edward King House
    Dec 08, 2024, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    Edward King House, 35 King St, Newport, RI 02840, USA
    Dec 08, 2024, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    Edward King House, 35 King St, Newport, RI 02840, USA
    Each member (2 bottles per couple) is asked to please bring their preferred bottle of red, white, or sparkling wine. The food will be catered and the evening will be bright! Please see below for more information and sign in with your website account to RSVP.
  • Luce Park Fall Clean Up
    Luce Park Fall Clean Up
    Sat, Nov 02
    Luce Park
    Nov 02, 2024, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
    Luce Park, 60 Rhode Island Ave, Newport, RI 02840, USA
    Nov 02, 2024, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
    Luce Park, 60 Rhode Island Ave, Newport, RI 02840, USA
    A little trimming, weeding, and planting of small lilies in the front corner to bloom after the daffodils. Thanks to all who keep our neighborhood park looking beautiful!
  • Meet our Ward 2 Candidates for City Council
    Meet our Ward 2 Candidates for City Council
    Mon, Oct 21
    Newport Public Library
    Oct 21, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Newport Public Library, 300 Spring St, Newport, RI 02840, USA
    Oct 21, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Newport Public Library, 300 Spring St, Newport, RI 02840, USA
    Here's a special opportunity for TOH members to meet and ask questions of our two Ward 2 candidates, Lynn Ceglie and Matt Grant, in a small friendly setting. Learn about their positions, ideas and vision for the city.
  • Annual Membership Meeting
    Annual Membership Meeting
    Wed, Oct 16
    Vasca Da Gama (Portuguese/Amer Society)
    Oct 16, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    Vasca Da Gama (Portuguese/Amer Society), 15 Fenner Ave, Newport, RI 02840, USA
    Oct 16, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    Vasca Da Gama (Portuguese/Amer Society), 15 Fenner Ave, Newport, RI 02840, USA
    Please join us at our Annual Meeting for a review of the past year, voting for our 2025 officers and a look to the year ahead - our 40th Anniversary! Light appetizers and beverages will be served. Please sign into (or create) your website account to register. (Members Page)
  • Historical Walking Tour
    Historical Walking Tour
    Sat, Oct 05
    Viking Hotel Meeting Point
    Oct 05, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
    Viking Hotel Meeting Point, 1 Bellevue Ave, Newport, RI 02840, USA
    Oct 05, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
    Viking Hotel Meeting Point, 1 Bellevue Ave, Newport, RI 02840, USA
    Another wonderful walking tour by Mike Margonis! This new tour will focus on the general history of Newport encompassing the Golden Age of Colonial Newport up through the Gilded Age. Please sign into your website member account to RSVP.
  • Meet our new City Manager - Colin Kennedy
    Meet our new City Manager - Colin Kennedy
    Tue, Sep 17
    Newport Public Library
    Sep 17, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Newport Public Library , 300 Spring St, Newport, RI 02840, USA
    Sep 17, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Newport Public Library , 300 Spring St, Newport, RI 02840, USA
    The top city executive started his new position on July 15, having spent the majority of his career in service to the Navy. He holds a master of public administration degree from the University of Oklahoma. Please sign into (or create) your website account to register. (Members Page)
  • Free Concert & Fireworks hosted by Naval Station Newport
    Free Concert & Fireworks hosted by Naval Station Newport
    Sat, Aug 24
    Newport
    Aug 24, 2024, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
    Newport, 690 Peary St, Newport, RI 02841, USA
    Aug 24, 2024, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
    Newport, 690 Peary St, Newport, RI 02841, USA
    Naval Station Newport MWR will be hosting a “Salute to Summer” free concert and fireworks show on Saturday, August 24th at Naval Station Newport. Please sign into (or create) your website account to register. (Members Page)
  • Free Sunday Guided Bird Walk
    Free Sunday Guided Bird Walk
    Sun, Aug 04
    Middletown
    Aug 04, 2024, 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
    Middletown, 583 3rd Beach Rd, Middletown, RI 02842, USA
    Aug 04, 2024, 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
    Middletown, 583 3rd Beach Rd, Middletown, RI 02842, USA
    Count up as many bird species as you can, from soaring red-tailed hawks to tiny hovering hummingbirds. You'll learn how to identify common year-round residents and seasonal migrants. Please sign into (or create) your website account to register. (Members Page)
  • Saturday morning mimosa harbor cruise aboard the Gansett
    Saturday morning mimosa harbor cruise aboard the Gansett
    Sat, Jul 27
    Gansett Cruises Bowens Landing
    Jul 27, 2024, 10:45 AM – 12:00 PM
    Gansett Cruises Bowens Landing, 2 Bowens Landing, Newport, RI 02840, USA
    Jul 27, 2024, 10:45 AM – 12:00 PM
    Gansett Cruises Bowens Landing, 2 Bowens Landing, Newport, RI 02840, USA
    The Gansett provides a break away from the typical rushed harbor tour to offer a quiet, relaxing and delightful narrated historic cruise through Newport Harbor. Please sign into (or create) your website account to register.
  • Polo - All Charity Day
    Polo - All Charity Day
    Sun, Jul 14
    Newport Polo Grounds at Glen Farm
    Jul 14, 2024, 4:00 PM – Jul 15, 2024, 8:00 PM
    Newport Polo Grounds at Glen Farm, 250 Linden Ln, Portsmouth, RI 02871, USA
    Jul 14, 2024, 4:00 PM – Jul 15, 2024, 8:00 PM
    Newport Polo Grounds at Glen Farm, 250 Linden Ln, Portsmouth, RI 02871, USA
    Come see the sport of Kings - always fun and exciting. And help a good cause at the same time! We suggest the wonderful Bike Newport which does so much for the community. Links to all charities below. Please sign into (or create) your website account to register. (Members Page)
  • Free Wednesday Nature Walk
    Free Wednesday Nature Walk
    Wed, Jul 10
    Middletown
    Jul 10, 2024, 3:30 PM – 4:20 PM
    Middletown, 583 3rd Beach Rd, Middletown, RI 02842, USA
    Jul 10, 2024, 3:30 PM – 4:20 PM
    Middletown, 583 3rd Beach Rd, Middletown, RI 02842, USA
    Stretch your legs, get some fresh air, and end the day with a walk in nature at the beautiful Norman Bird Sanctuary. Meet outside the Welcome Center Please sign into (or create) your website account to register. (Members Page)
  • Live Jazz Music
    Live Jazz Music
    Sun, Jul 07
    Portsmouth
    Jul 07, 2024, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Portsmouth, 582 Wapping Rd, Portsmouth, RI 02871, USA
    Jul 07, 2024, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Portsmouth, 582 Wapping Rd, Portsmouth, RI 02871, USA
    Enjoy the waterfront, pastural setting and estate grown wines while listening to live jazz music. Please sign into (or create) your website account to register. (Members Page)
  • Summer Garden Party
    Summer Garden Party
    Sat, Jun 29
    Grey Terrace
    Jun 29, 2024, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Grey Terrace , 31 Cranston Ave, Newport, RI 02840, USA
    Jun 29, 2024, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Grey Terrace , 31 Cranston Ave, Newport, RI 02840, USA
    Please join us for our biggest summer event! Plans for little lobster sandwiches and chicken thighs...with wine. We simply ask everyone to bring an appetizer or dessert. Fun for ALL! Please sign into (or create) your website account to register. (Members Page)
  • Friday Flick - Backyard Movie Night
    Friday Flick - Backyard Movie Night
    Sat, Jun 22
    Neville's Home
    Jun 22, 2024, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM
    Neville's Home, 63 Rhode Island Ave, Newport, RI 02840, USA
    Jun 22, 2024, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM
    Neville's Home, 63 Rhode Island Ave, Newport, RI 02840, USA
    Grab your lawn chair with an appetizer and beverage to share and get ready for a fun evening! Enjoy a movie under the stars in the Neville's beautiful backyard. 25 limit Please sign into (or create) your website account to register.
  • Gilded Age Newport in Color Exhibition at Rosecliff followed by lunch for those interested.  Free County Day
    Gilded Age Newport in Color Exhibition at Rosecliff followed by lunch for those interested.  Free County Day
    Sun, Jun 09
    Rosecliff
    Jun 09, 2024, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
    Rosecliff, 548 Bellevue Ave, Newport, RI 02840, USA
    Jun 09, 2024, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
    Rosecliff, 548 Bellevue Ave, Newport, RI 02840, USA
    This exhibition explores a largely unknown but important chapter in American history: the experience of a thriving African heritage community in Newport.
  • Elliot's Ride  - Biking & Walking on Ocean Drive Without Cars
    Elliot's Ride  - Biking & Walking on Ocean Drive Without Cars
    Sat, Jun 08
    St Michael's Country Day School
    Jun 08, 2024, 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM
    St Michael's Country Day School, 180 Rhode Island Ave, Newport, RI 02840, USA
    Jun 08, 2024, 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM
    St Michael's Country Day School, 180 Rhode Island Ave, Newport, RI 02840, USA
    Enjoy a leisurely roll or stroll along Newport’s most stunning and iconic coastal road… without automobiles. Sponsored by Bike Newport https://bikenewportri.org/elliots-ride/ TOH Members - let's meet at St Michael's Day School at 8:30 and ride over together to Rogers HS for the 9am start.
  • Scenic Overview Trolley Tour
    Scenic Overview Trolley Tour
    Sat, Jun 01
    Newport Bus Terminal
    Jun 01, 2024, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
    Newport Bus Terminal, 23 America's Cup Ave, Newport, RI 02840, USA
    Jun 01, 2024, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
    Newport Bus Terminal, 23 America's Cup Ave, Newport, RI 02840, USA
    Have you lived in Newport for years and never done the trolley tour? Here's an opportunity to do so before the summer crowds! Purchase tickets directly - please see below.
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