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In brief… Springtime is in full bloom! A Note to Readers: Due to the coronavirus, many venues and events are being closed, cancelled or postponed. Call ahead before making your plans. Stay up-to-date with local, Eliz abeth Morse Read state and federal developments related to the coronavirus outbreak by going to coronavirus. gov or, in Massachusetts, go to mass.gov/2019coronavirus or call 2-1-1. In Rhode Island, call 401-222-8022 or go to health.ri.gov/diseases/ncov2019. Food & festivals!
Foodies! Head for the Zeiterion in New Bedford for “Heated: An Evening with Chef Mark Bittman” on May 30! For info and tickets, call 508-994-2900 or go to zeiterion.org. Plan ahead for the 36th Annual Black Ships Festival in Bristol and Newport June 12-15! Three days of Japanese arts, crafts, food, taiko drums and martial arts at Independence Park! For details, visit blackshipsfestival.com or call 401-846-2720.
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Plan ahead for the free 4th Annual Waterfront Arts and Music Festival at Heritage State Park in Fall River on June 20! Music, crafts, food and fun! And don’t miss the Day of Portugal Weekend June 18-21 at the Gates of the City! For more info, visit creativeartsnetwork.org. Mark your calendar for the 33rd Annual Assonet Strawberry Festival at the bandstand on June 21! Free family fun, food, crafts and music! For more info, go to tuesdayclubofassonet.org.
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On Saturdays, visit the Aquidneck Growers Farmers Market at the Newport Vineyards in Middletown year-‘round! Cash, credit card, SNAP/ EBT, WIC and senior coupons accepted. For more info, call 401-848-5161 or go to newportvineyards.com or farmfreshri.org. Plan ahead for mobile farm stands throughout the city and the outdoor farmers markets at Clasky Common Park, Brooklawn Park and Custom House Square! For dates, locations and more info, go to coastalfoodshed.org. Mark your calendar for the 7th Annual Wareham Oyster Festival on May 24! For details, visit warehamoyster.com.
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Plan ahead for “Coastal Gardens of Little Compton,” a self-guided tour of 7 private gardens on June 27. Tickets on sale May 15 at the Little Compton Community Center and Partners Store in Westport. For more information, go to littlecomptongardenclub.org. Mark your calendar for the Newport Flower Show’s “Voices in the Garden” at Rosecliff on June 19-21! For details, visit
