This fine, late summer-like weather, gives us all good reason to get out of the house and enjoy some of the many events going on around our town. Several of these are being conducted in support of our 375th Anniversary Celebration and may be of interest. These include an Open House Celebration at the Green Grocers today, Saturday, in the afternoon as well as the following future events (detailed information can be found on the 375th website at www.portsmouthri.com ):
June 2: Windmill at Prescott Farm & Portsmouth Abbey Wind Turbine Tour
2:00 PM at Prescott Farm for Tour (Directions)
3:30 PM at Portsmouth Abbey for Tour (Directions)
Tickets: Free
RSVP: Contact the Newport Restoration Foundation, (401) 846-4152 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (401) 846-4152 FREE end_of_the_skype_highlighting
Join us for a fascinating tour of past and present wind turbines. Johnnycakes will be served at the Prescott Farm Tour.
June 9: Walking Tour of Oakland Forest Meadow & Preserve Trail, with Naturalist Gary Plunkett
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM, Oakland Forest
Meet at Forest property on Carriage Drive
Parking is limited so please carpool
Ticket: Free
RSVP: Contact Sophia DeMaio: (401) 849-2799 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (401) 849-2799 FREE end_of_the_skype_highlighting x14, sdemaio@ailt.org
Join Garry Plunkett for a walk in Oakland Forest, Aquidneck Island’s old growth beech forest, preserved by the Aquidneck Land Trust in 2000. Garry has a strong background in native plant ecology and management, and created the original Management Plan for Oakland Forest & Meadow Preserve.
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June 17: Portsmouth Historical Society Annual Meeting/Lecture
7:00pm, Portsmouth Historical Society (Directions)
Tickets: Free
No RSVP necessary
The Society is celebrating its 75th anniversary. Guest speaker will be Dr. Patrick Conley, RI State Historian Laureate. He will discuss "People, Places, Laws, and Lore of the Ocean State." Refreshments will be served following the lecture.
June 18 - 20: Annual St. Barnabas Church Festival
Church Grounds
Tickets: Free
Friday events begin at 5 p.m. until 10 p.m. Abbey Rhode Band under the tent, Magician inside the hall, and a Midway ~ special discounts on tickets from 5-7 p.m. can be used all weekend. Saturday activities include: Cindy Lane & the Double E, The "Red Suspenders", Talent Show in the Church Hall and the band "Avenue A" under the tent. Of course the Midway with ride discounts from 12-2 p.m. Sunday Mass at 10 a.m. followed by Soup in the Hall, the Midway, and of course our "Great Auction, and GREAT FOOD! Something for everyone all weekend. Check St. Barnabas Church website for details.
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June 19 - 24: Centenial Polo Tournament
5:00pm, Gardner Seveney Sports Complex
Tickets: More info here http://www.nptpolo.com/calendar/uspa-centennial-cup
Teams will compete from across the Northeastern United States.
June 20: "Prohibition in Portsmouth" Historical Lecture by Jim Garman
6:30pm, Portsmouth Free Public Library - Tentative. May be moved to Town Hall. Please check website for updates.
Tickets: Free
No RSVP necessary
Portsmouth has a rich and unique history. Join us for a fascinating lecture about life in Portsmouth during prohibition.
June 23: Clam Boil
1:00pm, Portuguese-American Citizens Club (Directions)
Tickets: $30 adults, $7 children
RSVP by June 14: Contact Bob Hamilton (401) 683-3553 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (401) 683-3553 FREE end_of_the_skype_highlighting, Clements' Marketplace, or the Portuguese-American Citizens Club
Come celebrate Portsmouth’s 375th Birthday at a gala clam boil hosted and prepared by the Portsmouth Portuguese-American Citizens Club. Chowda, clam cakes, steamed Maine clams, potatoes, onions, sausages, hot dogs,Chourico, sweet corn, melted butter, hot clam broth. Child ticket includes a 6 oz. hamburger, chips, soda or juice.
There will be a 50/50 raffle and face painting for children. Only 150 tickets available so get yours today!
June 27: Abbey Rhode Performance at Atria Aquidneck Place
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Tickets: FREE
No RSVP necessary
Take a trip back in time and enjoy Beatles music performed by the 1960s cover band, Abbey Rhode.
