Last year, thanks to generous support from across Newport County, the MLK Center provided gifts for 1,327 kids in Santa’s Workshop and provided the ingredients for a holiday meal for 2,435 people at Thanksgiving and for 2,775 people at Christmas.
To learn more, visit www.mlkccenter.org/holiday-help. The webpage also lists opportunities for individuals, businesses, and organizations to show their generosity by holding toy drives, volunteering, donating new unwrapped toys and gift cards, and more.
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Middletown Self Storage to Host Official Grand Opening for Newest Location
Middletown, RI - Middletown Self Storage has officially opened its doors to one of its newest locations, located at 101 Valley Rd, Middletown, RI. The Middletown Self Storage team invites all to please join in the celebration with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, October 27th at noon at the Valley Rd. location .
The ribbon cutting will be hosted in partnership with the Newport Chamber of Commerce. Attendees can enjoy tours of the facility, light bites, soft drinks, and swag. On-site specials and giveaways will also be part of the celebration.
As part of the celebration, Middletown Self Storage will offer First Month Free to all new customers who rent a unit on the day of the ribbon cutting. This limited-time offer applies to rentals with a minimum lease period and is available across a variety of unit sizes.
Future monthly specials will be announced after the grand opening, so be sure to watch for additional offers in the months ahead.
“We are excited to continue our growth here on Aquidneck Island. Our mission is rooted in community, and we are honored to be the trusted go-to storage facility for so many of our friends and neighbors across the island.” Said Bob Reed, Owner and Operator.
Whether you need a small unit for seasonal items or a larger space for a big move, Middletown Self Storage has you covered. Come down and see for yourselves!
About Middletown Self Storage
Middletown Self Storage is a full-service self storage facility located in Middletown, RI. Serving both residents and businesses, the facility offers climate-controlled units, convenient ground-level access, and a wide variety of unit sizes. Designed with customer ease in mind, the facility also provides onsite packing supplies, online reservations, and online payment options. Middletown Self Storage is committed to protecting belongings and delivering a reliable, accessible storage experience to the Aquidneck Island area. With more than 35 years of experience with local residents, you’ll immediately notice what a difference it makes to rent with trusted partners in the area! For more information, contact us at 401.536.9488 or middletownstorage.com
Thanks to you, the 2025 Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s® - Newport raised more than $105,000 and growing paving the way for more breakthroughs in Alzheimer’s treatment and quality care.
Donations for this year ’ s Walk will be collected through Dec. 31, so there’s still time to keep the momentum going.
Newpor t Elks 104
Grandview Gardens
One Job Iditarod
Windfall Warrior s
Team Aristides
Crew Van Liew
Elsi's Memor y Maker s Atria Aquidneck Place
Brumies
Oasis Senior Advisor s RI/ Jeffrey Poole
Hear t of Gold
Newpor t Walk Committee
Sakonnet Bay
Lambda Kappa Sigma - XI
Norma's Team
Forget me Knots
Families of Denise Mitchell and Ed Souza
Ocean State Parrothead Club
The 7 C's
Remembering Barbara
VJ Gould Anastasia Memorial Team
Team Helen
Sickles Family
Mimi's Friends
The Fuller ton Family
Smiley's People
Hallagan's Houligans
Annie's Memories
Team Witek
NARFE NPT
Team Smitty Bear
Team Car son
Newpor t Yacht Club BECAUSE
Team Maiato
Team McClarren
Doing it for Dad
The Retirement Factor y Carols Clean Crew
Nana Rea
Sandy's Crew
Mim's Secret Garden
Greater Newpor t Chamber
South Kingstown Nur sing and Rehab
Hope, Heal, Believe
Leslie's Meandering Misfits
PACE Maker s
Genesis Grand Islander
PHS FBLA
TEAM ALICE
Team Madson
Ambassador s mOTivation
Team Teena
A Walk to Remember
Ed Colon
Karen P
Kenney
Memor y and Aging Program
Enjoy over 20 of Newport’s best Restaurants, Vineyards and Eateries
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2025
NEWPORT MARRIOTT HOTEL & SPA 5:30 - 8:00 PM
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CLICK TO DONATE TO OUR SILENT AUCTION
The Newport County YMCA’s
UNCORKING THE POSSIBILITIES
Food, Wine, Mocktails, & Beer Tasting
@ Newport Vineyards
Thursday, November 6, 2025
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Ticket: $125
VIP Reception from 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
VIP Ticket: $200 with performances by Lois Vaughan Music
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T H E R A P Y W h y M L D ?
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t h e r a p y c o n d u c t e d b y a C e r t i f i e d P r a c t i t i o n e r .
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c o s m e t i c p r o c e d u r e s . A d d i t i o n a l l y , i t
a l l e v i a t e s f l u i d r e t e n t i o n a n d b l o c k a g e s , e a s e s
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d e t o x i f i c a t i o n , a m o n g m a n y o t h e r b e n e f i t s !
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I N T R O D U C T O R Y O F F E R
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Structured training, meets, skilled coaching
Fun team sport, cross-training, ball-handling skills
OUR MISSION & PHILOSOPHY
• “Stronger Together” – Success through Teamwork and Technique
• Positive, safe, and healthy environment
• Expert coaches with club, high school, and NCAA experience
• Growth in and out of the pool—leadership, confidence, and respect
READY TO DIVE IN?
CONNECT WITH KINGFISH RI
Website: kingfishri.org
Email: info@kingfishri.org
Phone: (401) 555-1234
• Contact us for current schedules, tryout dates, and registration info
• Free trial available! Sample Swim Academy, Swim Team, or Water Polo
• Attend an open house or trial practice, bring your friends!
• Welcoming swimmers of all levels, newcomers always encouraged
• Join our aquatics family—at any age, at any stage, at any of our three sites!
HEAR FROM OUR
FAMILIES:
“Kingfish RI helped my swimmer grow in confidence and skills—we love the supportive coaches!”
“The water polo program gives my child teamwork and fun after swimming. So glad
athletes, and friends. Discover your path today!
WHY JOIN KINGFISH RI?
• Join Rhode Island’s premier aquatics community!
• Choose from competitive swim team, swim academy lessons, and water polo.
• A welcoming environment at three leading facilities—find your aquatic
• Multiple aquatics pathways for all ages and skill levels
• Emphasis on safety (Safe Sport, athlete protection policies)
• Build lasting friendships and team spirit
• Flexible programs—you choose the right fit
• Each site features beautiful, wellequipped pools and a supportive community
• Consistent, year-round training and events
1170 EAST - CUSTOM LIVING
1170 East was founded by brothers Dominik and Marek and their lifelong friend Norbert three craftsmen from Poland with a shared passion for design, quality, and collaboration.
Today, 1170 East is a collaborative design studio and showroom specializing in custom cabinetry, stone and marble, interior furnishings, and personalized design services all backed b y an experienced and knowledgeable team.
Our Portsmouth space features Concept Cabinets, First Class Marble, Setting the Space, and 2 Hand s Studios giving clients access to a complete range of products and expertise in one location. As a collaborative studio, we offer everything you need to bring your vision to life for any space, style, or budget.
1170 East brings together talented professionals and trusted partners to make every project seamless from start to finish.
“Everything is energy and that’s all there is to it. Match the frequency of the reality you want and you cannot help but get that reality. This is not philosophy. This is physics.”
~ A l b e r t E i n s t e i n
JOin MiddletOwn in CeleBrating the 250th anniversary Of aMeriCan independenCe in 2026
The Middletown 250 Commission encourages you to consider ways you can celebrate the occasion by offering products, menus, events and decorations incorporating the 250th theme throughout 2026.
∗ The RI 250 Logo can be used – free of charge! – on labels, menus, merchandise, posters, decorations, etc.
∗ Join in the patriotic fun and take advantage of this unique opportunity to increase sales, membership and customers
∗ Simply sign the Logo Agreement on the reverse and send it to the RI 250 Commission at rhodeisland250.org
For further information please contact the Middletown 250 Commission at middletownri250@gmail.com JOin the CeleBratiOn Of aMeriCa’s 250th in 2026!
Rhode Island 250 “Semiquincentennial” (250th) RI250Commission State House, Room 218, Providence, RI 02903
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RHODE ISLAND COMPASSION INSPIRES GLOBAL IMPACT
Education Focus Volunteerism Here & Abroad Indigenous Agenda Sustainable Change
In South Africa, we provide individuals and institutions in underserved regions with the academic resources needed to ensure educational and career opportunities that will promote just, civil, and hopeful societies.
SOME WAYS TO HELP
Purchase a school uniform to send a child to school.
Buy a solar lantern for students without electricity
Donate a new/used Apple phone, iPad, or laptop. Join our Education Sponsorship Team for $1.15/day.
858 West Main Road
Middletown, RI 02842
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Contact: Courtney Hunter
401.619.1754
chunter@peoplescu.com
PEOPLE’S CREDIT UNION EARNS HONORABLE MENTION BY LEAGUE OF AMERICAN BICYCLISTS
Recognized for Efforts to Encourage a More Bike
Friendly Community
MIDDLETOWN, RI (October 15, 2025): People’s Credit Union has received the designation of Honorable Mention by the League of American Bicyclists' Bicycle Friendly Business (BFB) program, one of only three businesses across the United States to earn that honor in the League’s latest application review. The League recognizes BFBs for their efforts through an award system based on five essential elements: engineering, education, encouragement, evaluation & planning, and equity, accessibility & inclusion.
“Earning an Honorable Mention designation by the League of American Bicyclists is a reflection of our ongoing commitment to creating a more bicycle-friendly community,” said Sean Daly, Head of People’s Credit Union. “On Aquidneck Island, biking isn’t just recreation it’s a vital part of how we connect our neighborhoods, support local businesses, and promote healthier, more sustainable ways to get around."
Along with People’s Credit Union’s efforts to become a bicycle friendly business, People’s is also the lead community partner of Bike Newport’s Community Bike Garage, a vital resource that provides bicycle repairs, education, and access to bikes for the community. This partnership underscores their shared commitment to sustainability, accessibility, and community engagement.
“We are very excited that People's Credit Union has made the commitment to become a designated ‘Bicycle Friendly Business’ and is already recognized with Honorable Mention standing,” says Bari Freeman, Executive Director, Bike Newport. “This activity demonstrates People's promise to support healthy, bikeable, walkable places. Bravo to our partner!”
ABOUT PEOPLE’S CREDIT UNION
Founded in 1922 and headquartered in Middletown, RI, People’s Credit Union is a purpose driven, member-owned, state chartered, community credit union that serves as a catalyst for positive change in the community through its member engagement and community support. Known for its wide array of personal banking and business banking products & services, including personal, mortgage, and business lending, membership is open to all individuals. All deposits are insured up to $250,000 by the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), an agency of the federal government. For more information visit peoplescu.com.
L-R Bike Newport's Alexis Payano, Gail Ruscetta, Kobe Massaro & Allyson McCalla at BN's Community Bike Garage Sponsored by People's Credit Union.
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Contact: Courtney Hunter
401.619.1754
chunter@peoplescu.com
People's Credit Union Donates $2,000 to Haus of Codec as Day of Purpose Partner
MIDDLETOWN, RI (October 21, 2025):
L to R: Haus of Codec Executive Director, Julio E. Berroa and Gem Marley, Director of Operations & Development at Haus of Codec, with Kim Almeida from People’s Credit Union.
ABOUT PEOPLE’S CREDIT UNION
Founded in 1922 and headquartered in Middletown, RI, People’s Credit Union is a purpose-driven, member-owned, state-chartered, community credit union that serves as a catalyst for positive change in the community through its member engagement and community support. Known for its wide array of personal banking and business banking products & services, including personal, mortgage, and business lending, membership is open to all individuals. All deposits are insured up to $250,000 by the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), an agency of the federal government. For more information, visit www.peoplescu.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Courtney Hunter 401.619.1754
chunter@peoplescu.com
People's Credit Union Donates $3,000 to Crossroads Rhode Island as Day of Purpose Partner
MIDDLETOWN, RI (October 22, 2025):
L to R: Izilda Reis, Head of HR Operations, People’s Credit Union and Rick Wild, Community Outreach & Volunteer Manager, Crossroads Rhode Island.
ABOUT PEOPLE’S CREDIT UNION
Founded in 1922 and headquartered in Middletown, RI, People’s Credit Union is a purposedriven, member-owned, state-chartered, community credit union that serves as a catalyst for positive change in the community through its member engagement and community support. Known for its wide array of personal banking and business banking products & services, including personal, mortgage, and business lending, membership is open to all individuals. All deposits are insured up to $250,000 by the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), an agency of the federal government. For more information, visit www.peoplescu.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Courtney Hunter
401.619.1754
chunter@peoplescu.com
People's Credit Union Day of Purpose Captains Present Donation Check to East Bay Community Action Program
MIDDLETOWN, RI (October 7, 2025):
L to R: Mike Ferrara, PCU, George O’Toole, Director of EBCAP Recovery Center, Ashley Senkus, PCU< Gwen Redmond, EBCAP Director of Strategic Initiatives, & Maggie Laurianno, EBCAP Director of Communications & Development.
ABOUT PEOPLE’S CREDIT UNION
Founded in 1922 and headquartered in Middletown, RI, People’s Credit Union is a purposedriven, member-owned, state-chartered, community credit union that serves as a catalyst for positive change in the community through its member engagement and community support. Known for its wide array of personal banking and business banking products & services, including personal, mortgage, and business lending, membership is open to all individuals. All deposits are insured up to $250,000 by the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), an agency of the federal government. For more information, visit www.peoplescu.com.
