The 41st Schaefer International Marine Art Exhibition
Named after Rudolph J. Schaefer III, a benefactor of the marine art world and founder of the Maritime Gallery at Mystic and its International Exhibition, the Schaefer family is reviving the 41st iteration of the show. This year it is hosted at The Sailing Museum.
The show opens to the public during an evening reception on October 11, 7:00 PM. General Admission fees apply for the reception and remainder of the month. All paintings are being offered for sale.
Tickets can be purchased on-line or at the museum.
*Painting of America and Constitution in Newport Harbor by New Zealand artist A.D. Blake
Thursday, November 7, 2024 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
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Middletown, RI 02842
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PEOPLE’S CREDIT UNION APPOINTS TERRI L. RAYMOND AS HEAD OF RETAIL
Brings Proven Track Record of Developing Teams Committed to the Member Experience
MIDDLETOWN, RI (SEPTEMBER X, 2024): People’s Credit Union announced the appointment of Terri L. Raymond as Head of Retail. Reporting to the Head of Member Delivery and Marketing, Ms. Raymond will be responsible for planning, directing, and administering all retail operations-related initiatives and strategies, including the oversight of six branch offices and the member service center.
“With more than two decades of leadership experience in retail financial services, Terri is well-positioned to help us achieve our member experience goals,” said Bill DeWitt, Head of Member Delivery & Marketing. “In particular, her background developing and coaching teams will be an invaluable asset for our retail team as they continue to build and strengthen their relationships with our members ”
In her 22-year career in the financial services industry, Ms. Raymond has held senior-level positions at Citizens Bank, Santander Bank , and Bar Harbor Bank & Trust , with a focus on retail professional development, coaching, and relationship building.
A graduate of Bryant University with a BS in Management, Ms. Raymond holds an MS in Organizational Behavior and Management from Antioch New England Management Schoo l. She has also earned an Executive Leadership Certification from Babson College and a Certificate of Achievement from New England School of Banking.
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
Terri Raymond, Head of Retail at People’s Credit Union.
858 West Main Road
Middletown, RI 02842
Immediate Release Contact: Courtney Hunter
401.619.1754
chunter@peoplescu.com
People’s Credit Union Supports Annual Broadway Street Fair in Newport as Presenting Sponsor
MIDDLETOWN, RI (October 1, 2024): People’s Credit Union will be the Presenting Sponsor of the seventh annual Broadway Street Fair (BSF) in Newport, RI. A celebration of Newport’s Local Broadway District, the Street Fair will be held on Saturday, October 12, 2024 , with over 200 merchants, artists , and food vendors lining Broadway beginning at 11:30 a.m. Free and open to the public, musical performances by local bands and entertainers such as James Montgomery, Steve Smith and the Nakeds, Ryan Lee Crosby, Soulshot, and The Winehouse Project, as well as the Providence Drum Troupe , will start at noon.
Sean Daly, Head of People’s Credit Union, explained, “As Presenting Sponsor of the Broadway Street Fair , we are proud to help bring together families and small businesses for a day of fun in support of so many deserving local artists, makers, musicians, vendors, and community organizations.”
Rain or shine, the family-friendly Street Fair begins at Equality Park and extends to Washington Square. Guests are strongly encouraged to walk, bike, or take the bus. Broadway will be open to pedestrian traffic only. No parking will be available on Broadway but there will be handicap accessible parking close to the route.
"I can't wait to welcome the many wonderful musicians and performers to our stages this year. From Jazz to Blues, Rock to Reggae, to the Providence Drum Troupe, there are sights and sounds for everyone. The organizing committee and all the artists are incredibly grateful for the early support from Presenting Sponsor Peoples Credit Union - their strong early commitment to the Broadway Street Fair gave us the confidence to plan a highly engaging program for our Broadway Newport communi ty," stated David Lopes Music & Entertainment Producer for the BSF .
Visit broadwaystreetfairnpt.com for full details, vendor lists, volunteer opportunities, artist sign -ups, and an up-to-date listing of musical artists scheduled to appear.
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
NEWPORT STRING PROJECT
presents The Newport County Concert Series featuring
The Newport String Quartet: Ealaín McMullin and Kenneth Trotter, violin; Florrie Marshall, viola; Chelsea Bernstein, cello
Saturday, October 26th at 2pm, The Guild Hall at St John’s Church, 61 Poplar St, Newport, RI 02840 and
Sunday, October 27th at 2pm, St Matthew’s Episcopal Church, 87 Narragansett Ave, Jamestown, RI 02835
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Press contact: Shauna Maguire, administrator
Phone: 401.330.0678
Email: shauna@newportstringproject.org
Featuring works by Haydn, Mendelssohn, Holst and Simon
The Newport String Project launches its Newport County Concert Series on Saturday, October 26 th , 2pm at St John’s Church in Newport, and Sunday, October 27th , 2pm at St Matthew’s Church in Jamestown, featuring its resident ensemble, the Newport String Quartet, performing works by Franz Joseph Haydn, Felix Mendelssohn, Imogen Holst and Carlos Simon.
This dynamic concert will feature two masterworks for string quartet – Haydn’s String Quartet op 17 no 4 in c minor and Felix Mendelssohn’s monumental String Quartet in f minor, op. 80 – alongside Imogen Holst’s atmospheric and rarely heard Phantasy Quartet, as well as Carlos Simon’s "Warmth of Other Suns" inspired by the Great Migration.
Event Details
Program
Franz Joseph Haydn – String Quartet in c minor, op 17 no 4
Imogen Holst – Phantasy Quartet
Carlos Simon – Warmth of Other Suns
Felix Mendelssohn – String Quartet in f minor, op 80
Location and Tickets
• Saturday October 26th, 2pm, 2024 – The Guild Hall at St John’s Church, 61 Poplar St, Newport, RI 02840
Tickets available at newportstringproject.org
• Sunday October 27th, 2pm, 2024 – St Matthew’s Episcopal Church, 87 Narragansett Ave, Jamestown, RI 02835
Tickets available at newportstringproject.org
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Contact: Danielle North VP, Communications
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Centreville Bank Charitable Foundation Awards $234,000 in Grants to 24 Organizations Throughout Rhode Island and Connecticut
Investments support community development , housing initiatives, and efforts to alleviate food insecurity.
(West Warwick, RI) October 21, 2024 – The Centreville Bank Charitable Foundation has awarded $234,299 in funding to 24 organizations throughout Rhode Island and Connecticut as part of their Q3 2024 funding cycle.
“As a community bank, our mission is to help strengthen communities across Rhode Island and Connecticut. These grants reflect our dedication to partnering with local nonprofits that work tirelessly to address community needs and life-changing work,” Paola Fernandez, SVP, Community Development Officer at Centreville Bank. “We are honored to play a role in helping address critical needs, strengthen our neighborhoods and empower individuals and families to thrive.”
Local Return is one of the Rhode Island non-profits receiving awards. Local Return is a newly created organization with the goal of building community wealth in Rhode Island through local ownership and investment in real estate projects and related ventures, particularly in neighborhoods that have experienced disinvestment. The funds will be used to help launch a pilot program in Providence
“Thanks to this grant from the Centreville Bank Charitable Foundation, Local Return will bring the Jumpstart real estate development education, training, and networking program to Providence in 2025, aligned with Rhode Island's first-ever community investment fund. Real
estate development is an important strategy for people who have been shut out of traditional wealth-building opportunities,” said Jessica David, Co-Founder and President, Local Return. “This grant will help us to ensure that local residents own and benefit from development of neighborhoods assets.”
Community Health Resources is one of seven Connecticut non-profits receiving awards. President and CEO Heather Gates says this will support women who have completed the organization’s intensive treatment for substance use disorders continue their recovery and wellness journeys.
“We are so grateful to the Centreville Bank Charitable Foundation for their continued support for individuals receiving life-saving care through CHR’s programs in northeastern CT. This funding will help individuals and families who are rebuilding their lives and need vital assistance with housing, food, clothing, and other support,” said Heather Gates, President and CEO of nonprofit behavioral healthcare provider Community Health Resources (CHR), which has offices in Danielson and Putnam. “Continued support from Centreville Bank will go far to help individuals and families in need. We are deeply appreciative. Centreville Bank is a wonderful neighbor!”
The Centreville Bank Charitable Foundation was established as a non-profit charitable organization in 2008 by the Board of Trustees to further the philanthropic mission of Centreville Bank. The Foundation strives to support local community-based organizations tackling the most significant challenges and helping meet the needs of underserved populations throughout Connecticut and Rhode Island. Grants are considered quarterly focusing on the following priority areas: education success, economic security, and capacity building.
Rhode Island organizations receiving third quarter grants:
1. Rhode Island Business Development Institute: Funding will support program services dedicated to advancing the economic opportunities of Black-owned and minority businesses and individuals in Rhode Island.
2. House of Hope CDC: Funds will support the ECHO Village initiative which will offer shelter to individuals who are experiencing homelessness in Rhode Island.
3. Local Return: Funding will support a pilot program in Providence focused on helping Rhode Island families and communities control their own economic destiny and financial prosperity across the state’s urban neighborhoods.
4. Meals on Wheels: Funding will support the ongoing Emergency Meals Program funded by Centreville Bank.
5. Crossroads Rhode Island: Funding will support their Housing Problem Solving Program for households at risk of homelessness.
6. Community Prep School: Funds will be used for a student tuition scholarship
7. Sojourner House: Grant funds will support the organization’s operations.
8. United Way of RI: Represents the bank’s Charitable Foundation’s Employee match from Annual Giving Campaign.
9. North Kingstown Food Pantry: Funding will be used to support the organization’s Food Nutrition Program.
10. Rhode Island Community Food Bank: Grant funds will support food procurement to help address food insecurity in Rhode Island.
11. West Warwick Assistance Agency Inc.: Funds will provide aid to food grant requests.
12. Jonnycake Center of Westerly: Funding will be used to support the organization’s food pantry.
13. Coventry Housing Authority: Funds will be used to help support the Coventry Housing Assistance Fund.
14. Innovation Studio: Grant funds will go towards the Biz Bodega and Pathways to Entrepreneurship Program.
15. Amenity Aid: Support for addressing hygiene needs in Rhode Island.
16. Sargent Rehabilitation Center: Funds will support the expansion of an equine therapy program
17. Comprehensive Community Action Inc.: Funding will support food security initiatives in Rhode Island.
Connecticut organizations receiving third quarter grants:
1. Community Health Resources: Funds will be used for the organization’s New Life and Milestone program, supporting women who have undergone intensive treatment for substance use disorders
2. EastConn: Funds will be used to replace outdated network equipment in two buildings to meet the current demands of modern instructional technology.
3. Day Kimball Healthcare Foundation: Grant money will provide aid to the cancer fund.
4. Rose City Learning Center: Funds will provide support to the Norwich Adult English Proficiency/Workforces Program.
5. Higher Edge: Funds will support the organization’s College Access Program.
6. Eastern CT Workforce Investment Board Inc: Grant funds will help support the CT Youth Employment Program.
7. New London Community Meal Cent: Funding will be used to support community meals.
About The Centreville Bank Charitable Foundation
The Centreville Bank Charitable Foundation was established as a nonprofit, charitable organization in 2008 by the Board of Trustees to further the philanthropic mission of Centreville Bank. The Foundation strives to support local community-based organizations tackling the most significant challenges and helping to meet the needs of underserved populations throughout Connecticut and Rhode Island. Grants are considered on a quarterly basis focusing on the following priority areas: education success, economic security, and capacity building. For more information, please visit www.centrevillebank.com/Community.
About Centreville Bank
Founded in 1828 and headquartered in West Warwick, Rhode Island, Centreville Bank is a full-service mutual bank with over $2 billion in assets and 21 locations throughout Rhode Island and eastern Connecticut. Centreville understands the unique financial needs of individuals, families and businesses and offers a wide range of personal banking and commercial banking products and services including checking accounts, savings accounts, CDs, money market accounts, mortgages, business loans and more. Centreville is committed to its employees and the communities it serves, always striving to help people make progress and achieve their financial goals. That is progress on purpose. Visit centrevillebank.com, follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram, or come into a branch or office to learn more.
