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THE BLOCK ISLAND SUMMER TIMES July 2018
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Pre-fireworks concert with live music from “Take it to the Bridge.” Town Beach Pavilion. 7:30 p.m.
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Fireworks at Crescent Beach. Dusk (around 9 p.m.). Rain date July 3.
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Historical Society’s ‘Old Harbor Walking Tour.’ Meet at the Chamber of Commerce. 10 a.m.
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Tuesday Night Lecture Series. B.I. Maritime Institute. 7 p.m.
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July 4th Parade. Begins at 11 a.m. at Legion Park and ends on Water Street. Line up for floats and judging at 9:30 a.m. at The Oar. (Theme “Your favorite movie.”)
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34th Annual Fire Department Steak Fry. Fire Barn. 12:30 p.m. $25/person
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Hot Dog eating contest at Poor People’s Pub. 12 p.m.
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Night Market on Dodge. Fun family events along Dodge Street. 6 - 8 p.m.
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Sense of Wonder Evening Walk. A nature walk, at night. Call Kim (401) 595-7055 to register, get location info. 8:30 p.m.
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Block Island Farmers’ Market. Legion Park. 9 - 11:30 a.m.
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Block Island Wedding Show. The Sullivan House. 12 - 3 p.m.
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Block Island Arts & Crafts Guild Fair. 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Historical Society lawn.
10 Historical Society’s ‘Old Harbor Walking Tour.’ Meet at the Chamber of Commerce. 10 a.m. 10 Bingo at the Fire Barn. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. 10 Tuesday Night Lecture Series. B.I. Maritime Institute. 7 p.m. 11 Block Island Farmers’ Market. Spring House gardens. 9 - 11:30 a.m. 11 First Blues on the Block Concert. Fred Benson Town Beach Pavilion. 6 p.m. 11 Night Sky Viewing. Hodge Preserve, Corn Neck Road. Bring a blanket or beach chair. 9 p.m. 12 Night Market on Dodge. Fun family events along Dodge Street. 6 - 8 p.m. 14 Block Island Farmers’ Market. Legion Park. 9 - 11:30 a.m. 17 Historical Society’s ‘Old Harbor Walking Tour’ Meet at the Chamber of Commerce. 10 a.m. 17 Tuesday Night Lecture Series. B.I. Maritime Institute. 7 p.m. 18 Block Island Farmers’ Market. Spring House gardens. 9 - 11:30 a.m. 18 Sense of Wonder Evening Walk. A nature walk, at night. Call Kim (401) 595-7055 to register, get location info. 8 p.m. 19 American Folk Song sing-along concert: Theodore Kruzich - violin, Cameron Greenlee - piano. Harbor Church. 3 p.m. 19 Night Market on Dodge. Fun family events along Dodge Street. 6 - 8 p.m. 21 Block Island Farmers’ Market. Legion Park. 9 - 11:30 a.m. 21 Historical Society’s Art Auction & Fundraiser. Under the tent at a private home. Summer fare, local artists. A ticketed event. 5 to 8 p.m. 22 Block Island Arts & Crafts Guild Fair. Historical Society lawn. 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. 22 Medical Center Summer Fundraiser Party. The Sullivan House. 5:30 - 9 p.m. 24 Historical Society’s ‘Old Harbor Walking Tour’ Meet at the Chamber of Commerce. 10 a.m.. 24 Bingo at the Fire Barn. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. 24 Tuesday Night Lecture Series. B.I. Maritime Institute. 7 p.m. 25 Block Island Farmers’ Market. Spring House gardens. 9 - 11:30 a.m. 25 Blues on the Block. Fred Benson Town Beach Pavilion. 6 - 8 p.m. 26 Night Market on Dodge. Fun family events along Dodge Street. 6 - 8 p.m. 26 Full Moon Cemetery Tour with Karin Sprague. Meet at West Side Road entrance. 7 p.m. 28 Annual Fair and Auction at the Harbor Church. 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. 28 Block Island Farmers’ Market. Legion Park. 9 - 11:30 a.m. 28 Great Salt Pond Swim 4. 11 a.m. at Andy’s Way. Register for swim on active.com or at 10 a.m. day of swim. 29 Tri-state Canyon Shootout Fishing Tournament. B.I. Boat Basin. www.tristateshootout.com. Continues until August 2. 29 Farewell Folk Festival for retiring pastor Stephen Holloway. Harbor Church. 4 - 6 p.m. 31 Historical Society’s ‘Old Harbor Walking Tour’ Meet at the Chamber of Commerce. 10 a.m. 31 Tuesday Night Lecture Series. B.I. Maritime Institute. 7 p.m.
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