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Notte Bianca ISLAND MOVING COMPANY’S ANNUAL SUMMER GALA
Friday, July 9
6p VIP Garden Dinner
7:30p Garden Performance Vignettes 8:30 - 11p Auction and Dancing
IMC’s annual Summer Gala Notte Bianca 2021 celebrates IMC’s importance as a key cultural attraction and asset for the City of Newport – and serves as the organization’s largest fundraising event. This year’s gala has been re-envisioned as an exquisite evening of culinary temptations, lively libations, and delightful garden performances that showcase IMC’s creativity. Hosted by Jonna Chewning, the evening includes original site-specific works created for the gardens at the Sheep Shed Estate performed by the dancers of Island Moving Company. Tickets and sponsorship information are available at islandmovingco.org Proceeds from this fundraiser help to underwrite IMC’s education and community programs and further the health of Newport County’s arts & cultural ecosystem. Sheep Shed Estate 207 Third Beach Road Middletown, RI 02842
Sponsorship all-inclusive access to garden dinner, cocktail party and performances, complimentary bar, dancing, and recognition VIP Passport Experience garden dinner, cocktail party and performances, complimentary bar, and dancing Garden Club Groupie garden party and performances, complimentary bar, and dancing
Future Philanthropist Society (35 and under) garden party and performances, complimentary bar, and dancing Photo 1 credit= Bill Peresta
Rev. Dr. Jaegil Lee, Pastor St. Paul’s Methodist Faith Community 12 Marlborough Street Newport, RI 02840 401 846-0966 www.stpaulsumcnewport.com Hope Sprouts Healing Grows Love Blooms FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: June 15, 2021
From: Rev. Dr. Jaegil Lee St. Paul’s Methodist Church Opening, 12 Marlborough St., Newport, RI, Sunday, June 20, 2021 at 10 am.
St. Paul’s Methodist Church will be offering its first church service, since Covid 19, in the sanctuary on Sunday, June 20, 2021, at 10 am. A Zoom service will also be happening at 9 am, for those who cannot come to the sanctuary service. For the sanctuary service, we are asking the following of our participants: 1) Please wear a mask. 2) Please maintain social distancing of at least 3 ft. 3) Please no hugging and/or hand-shaking :-) While there will be no singing, we will be humming, until further notice. Also, initially, there will be no communion. The above is requested as a courtesy to others.
Free parking is available in the church parking lot on Marlborough Street. For more information call the church office at 401-846-0966 or visit https://www.stpaulsumcnewportri.com/
INNOVATE NEWPORT
513 BROADWAY, NEWPORT MEET US OUTSIDE!
DU RI N G H OU RS
12:00 - 1:00 PM
BUSINESS
THURSDAY, JULY 15TH
If you are eager to network with other professionals and business owners, come meet with us. Each attendee will have a chance to introduce themselves and their business. This networking opportunity is free for Chamber Members. Advanced registration is required. This gathering will follow all Covid-related protocols and the maximum number of attendees is 8. Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce | 513 Broadway Suite 218 Newport, RI | NewportChamber.com
NEWS RELEASE 858 West Main Road, Middletown, RI 02842
Contact: Courtney Hunter
Tel. 401.846.8930
401.846.8930 ext. 1218
chunter@peoplescu.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
People’s Credit Union Sponsors Shop Greater Newport Gift Card Program People’s Credit Union is proud to announce its sponsorship of the Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce’s Shop Greater Newport Gift Card Program. Shop Greater Newport (SGN) is a unique gift card program that encourages consumers to find and choose local businesses on Aquidneck Island, and throughout Newport and Bristol counties. The SGN program features a searchable website directory where anyone can browse local businesses, and restaurants, see hours, menus, deals and specials. The new Shop Greater Newport Gift Cards are redeemable at over 300 small businesses and restaurants. Gift cards can be purchased online then picked up at the self-service kiosk in the lobby of Innovate Newport, located at 513 Broadway in Newport. To learn more about the program, or to purchase a gift card, visit ShopGreaterNewport.com. “People’s Credit Union has been such a wonderful partner in helping to sponsor our Gift Certificate program for over a decade and to continue their support as we have transitioned to our new Shop Greater Newport Gift Card program. The program fosters investment into our local economy by encouraging consumers to shop small and shop local,” stated Erin Donovan-Boyle, Executive Director, Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce. Donovan-Boyle went on to say, “We are thrilled to be able to offer the gift cards for sale online and in the lobby of the Innovate Newport building on Broadway, making it easier to support our local businesses and the broader economy by shopping and gifting local, a mission important to both the Credit Union and the Chamber.”
Sean Daly, President & CEO of People’s Credit Union commented, “We applaud the Chamber for continuing to find ways to support the community with this valuable program. We all need local businesses to succeed for employment opportunities for our neighbors, to support our local nonprofits and youth programs, and to improve our community’s economic health.” ABOUT PEOPLE’S CREDIT UNION People’s offers a complete range of services including online and mobile banking, savings and checking accounts, personal loans, mortgages, business accounts, business loans, and financial services. Headquartered in Rhode Island, People’s Credit Union is a member-owned, state chartered, federally insured, community credit union established in 1922. Membership is open to all individuals. Deposits are insured up to $250,000 by the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), an agency of the federal government. For more information about People’s Credit Union visit www.peoplescu.com.
Everyone Loves the Gift of Choice! New and improved Chamber Gift Cards are redeemable at over 300 local businesses and support the local community! Purchase your gift cards from the self-service kiosk in the lobby of Innovate Newport. Gift Cards can also be purchased in bulk by emailing JoAnne@NewportChamber.com. Promote your business products and services by participating in the Chamber Gift Card Program. Sponsored by:
MEDIA ALERT: Contact: Bari Freeman (401) 924-3222
Bicyclists and Other Supporters Rally for Bike Lanes and Shared Lanes Outside City Hall While Council Considers Resolution
Wednesday, June 9th beginning at 6:30pm in front of City Hall (43 Broadway) and across the street at Bike Newport HQ (62 Broadway)
(Newport, RI) Members of the Newport City Council will consider a resolution to improve bicycle safety on Newport city streets at its regularly scheduled virtual meeting on Wednesday, June 9th. The revised resolution states the city’s commitment to safety for all road users, recognizes there are more people riding bicycles, and encourages pavement markings to improve safety. It does not, however, call for a plan or a timeline to implement the improvements.
Local bike advocates and community leaders have asked the City Council to improve the resolution with a request for a plan and timeline for bike lanes and shared lanes on priority streets as soon as possible, and not to wait for the upcoming Transportation Plan which is several years away from completion and implementation.
Streets prioritized for bike lanes and shared lanes have been identified and mapped by the local bicycle advocacy organization, Bike Newport, and are confirmed in the statewide Rhode Island Bicycle Mobility Plan, adopted by Statewide Planning in December, 2020.
Those gathering on Wednesday will be able to watch the Council meeting on a large screen in Bike Newport’s front office and to call in from their phones to testify from their own personal experience during the public forum.
Respondents to the gathering include people who ride for both transportation and recreation, people of various ages, professions, cultures, and lifestyles.
“Bicycling is the great equalizer,” commented Glenn Bradfield, Bike Newport’s Board Chair, “Everyone riding experiences all the benefits to health, happiness, and finances. And everyone riding experiences the same risks due to poor infrastructure and distracted drivers. If we require people to ride on the roads with cars, we have an obligation to improve awareness and communication for all road users. A little paint goes a long way to make folks safer until we advance to more sophisticated and separated improvements.”
Anyone interested is invited to gather together in front of City Hall, 43 Broadway, and across the street at Bike Newport, 62 Broadway, beginning at 630pm.
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1540 Pontiac Avenue, Cranston, RI 02920 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 12, 2021 CONTACT: Taylor Millspaugh PHONE:
401.921.2434, Ext. 121
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rhode Island and Town of Warren Announce Partnership
WARREN, RI - Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rhode Island (BBBSRI) and the Town of Warren are excited to announce their new partnership to divert clothing and textiles out of the landfill. BBBSRI has placed three new green donation bins at convenient locations around town. Donations of bagged clothing and textiles reduce waste in the landfill while helping hundreds of kids across Rhode Island.
“It’s a big help,” said Jan Malik, Director of Public Works. “It keeps clothing and textiles out of the landfill and it saves the town money. When residents donate instead of throwing away clothing, it helps lower our disposal rates and increase our recycling.” Each year, BBBSRI diverts between 3 and 5 million pounds of unwanted items from the landfill. In 2020, BBBSRI free curbside pick-ups in Warren helped divert over 16,000 pounds of clothing and textiles.
Donations of bagged clothing can be made at green BBBSRI bins found at the following locations: • Women’s Resource Center (624 Main St.) • Warren Fire Department Engine 3 (3 Vernon St.) • Warren Fire Department Engine 6 (99 Touisset Rd.) • Warren Transfer Station (21 Birch Swamp Rd.)
“It’s a win-win,” said Town Manager Kate Michaud. “We’re happy to help BBBSRI, and the organization is happy to invest in our community, too.” BBBSRI pays the town for each pound collected from the bins on town property. The funds will go to the Warren Firefighter Relief Fund in order to assist the department in the face of tragedy. Chief Executive Officer Katje Afonseca stated, “We’re looking forward to strengthening our partnership with the Town of Warren. We appreciate their commitment to our agency and we’re excited see the impact we can make together going forward.” Residents can also schedule a free curbside pick-up at their home. Visit BigsRI.org/DonateRI or call 401-921-2434 to schedule an appointment.
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