Newport This Week - December 9, 2010

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THURSDAY, December 9, 2010

Holiday Cheer

Looking Back on Newport’s Road Construction

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By Tom Shevlin

Table of Contents 02840 10 CALENDAR 17 CLASSIFIEDS 22 COMMUNITY BRIEFS 4 CROSSWORD 21 EDITORIAL 6 NATURE 8 POLICE LOGS 5 REALTY TRANSACTIONS 7 RECENT DEATHS 22 RESTAURANTS 12 TIDE CHART 9 www.Newport-Now.com Twitter.com/newportnow Facebook.com/newportnow

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The Breakers, one of the three Preservation Society of Newport County mansions decorated during the holiday season, will be open Saturday, Dec. 11 from 6-8 p.m. with a special program of live holiday music and refreshments. (Photo of the Breakers’ Great Hall is courtesy of the Preservation Society of Newport County)

Time to Buy That TREE!

By Cynthia Gibson

For nearly 50 years, Thurston Farm Christmas trees have been available to those who love to cut their own. George Thurston, owner, is pictured above with a tree that is about 12 years old.

Planted as a sapling, this Fraser Fir, is among thousands of trees on the Portsmouth farm, now protected by the Aquidneck Land Trust.

(Photo by Rob Thorn)

Those of us living on Aquidneck Island for the winter have many holiday treats in store. One particular ‘Christmas Spirit’ raiser, is a trip to cut your own Christmas tree or buy a ‘green’ balled-tree, usually a ‘Blue Spruce’ that you can plant after Christmas. The adventure begins by trying to sort out one of many places to buy the perfect tree! This, after all, is the weekend to select your tree. For those of you who prefer to plant the tree you will be decorating for Christmas, many tree farms sell ‘green’ trees that are burlap-balled. You will need a very large waterproof tub, for these trees need far more water than a cut tree.

The selection of the annual Christmas tree and winter ‘greens’ for the home is traditionally a family and friends affair. The tradition includes bundling up in warm clothes, putting on your Wellies or boots, gloves, scarf and winter hat are a must, and do not forget your camera! You pile into your car, station wagon, or SUV and off you go. Before you know it, you are singing ‘Over the River and Through the Woods!’ And where do you have this fabulous Christmas tree experience? There are several Christmas tree farms nearby.

Each tree farm has its very own specialties and personality.

The Christmas tree farm that wins the blue ribbon for a water view is definitely Ferolbink Farm in Tiverton. Ferolbink has a lovely selection of trees in all sizes. It is a cut your own, which

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Balsam Fir: The traditional favorite. Short-needled and very fragrant. It has a deep blue green color.

Blue Spruce: A tree that is very deep green to silver in color.

What it lacks in fragrance it makes up in needle retention. This tree can last for at least three weeks with regular watering.

Fraser Fir: The Fraser, is a tree with a very mild fragrance. It is short- needled and known for its sturdy branches.

Norway spruce: This tree has flat, very shiny dark green needles and like the balsam, is very, very fragrant.

White Pine: A very long-needled pine that is symmetrical, as well as graceful.

Balsam Fir

Blue Spruce

As the year winds down, so too is the city’s 2010 road construction season. And so, City Manager Edward F. Lavallee recently reported to councilors on Newport’s progress in fixing and maintaining its troublesome roadways over the past year; and the results may be surprising to some.

To begin, let’s consider some numbers. In all, the city of Newport contains 94 miles of roadway.

Approximately six of those miles are owned and maintained by the state. The remaining 88 miles, are the responsibility of the city through its Department of Public Services. And while it’s commonplace to hear complaints among residents – and visitors – over the sorry condition of Newport’s aging streets and sidewalks, in the past nine years, nearly half of all roads in the city have been either restored, repaired, or upgraded; and of that total, more than half have been completely restored, the latest report shows.

Specifically, from 2001-2009, 22.95 miles of city roadways have been restored, while the total length of roads either restored, repaired, or upgraded during that same time is estimated at 41 miles, or roughly 6 miles per year.

In 2010, a total of seven miles of roads were restored through conventional and alternative repair methods, and according to Lavallee, between seven and eight more miles are projected to be improved during FY2011.

Among them: an $850,000 project, funded by federal stimulus dollars to resurface sections of Ocean Avenue, Beacon Hill Road, and Brenton Road. This work is scheduled to take place in the spring of 2011.

In addition to the road surface improvements, from 2007 to the present, 40 segments of sidewalk on 26 different streets have been installed, improved, or repaired.

Also, in 2010, an additional sidewalk improvement process was introduced whereby uneven sidewalk panels are saw-cut to remove upturned edges and smooth out uneven surfaces. In the current year, an estimated 162 sections of sidewalk were saw-cut to remove dangerous edges.

Juggling it all is Riccio, who over the last several years, has been slowly trying to make up for years of neglect.

In 2003, all city streets were examined and rated for their physical condition, with each street assigned a condition value as part of a comprehensive Pavement Condition Index (PCI). The PCI was updated in 2006, to the extent that newly

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TREES CONTINUED FROM PG. 1 really means, a very nice man greets you, and after you have made your tree selection, cuts it, and helps you tie it to your car. The bonus prize at Ferolbink is not only staring at the jaw-dropping site of miles of the Sakonnet River but they also give you a five-pound bag of white Irish potatoes as a gift. Ferolbink Farm is also a potato farm and one of the largest in our area. You will not be disappointed should you select this farm!

If you would like to include hot cider and a pony ride in your Christmas tree hunt, then head right over to Clark’s Christmas Tree Farm also in Tiverton. They have at least five varieties of trees to choose from and a wonderful heated barn filled with holiday treats. Artisanal wreaths, fresh eggs, ornaments, jams and jellies. Who could ask for more? There is more! Clark’s also sells burlap-

balled trees that you can plant after the Christmas holiday. As you drive towards Tiverton Four Corners, you will see a small sign on your right and you cannot miss the red gate!

Pachet Brook Farm in Tiverton, is truly the essence of Christmas. The tree farm grows seven varieties of evergreen trees for the holidays.

This 90-acre tree farm is over 100 years old. Pachet Brook provides the Governor’s tree at the Statehouse, every year. Their trees are magnificent. They will provide you with a saw if you do not bring your own. They have a tree bailer that nets your tree for easy maneuvering to the roof of your vehicle. The farm also sells ‘balled’ green trees and the most beautiful garlands of laurel, princess pine and white pine.

All of the garlands are very fragrant.

They also sell four different size tree stands.

TO GO: Clark’s Christmas Tree Farm, 4191 Main Road, Tiverton, 624-4119 Ferolbink Farm, 993 Neck Road, Tiverton, 624-4107 Pachet Brook Farm, 4484 Main Road, Tiverton, 624-4872 Peckham Farm, 1299 Wapping Rd., Middletown, 847-2202 Sweet Berry Farm, 915 Mitchell’s Lane, Middletown, 847-3912 Thurston Tree Farm, 664 Union, Portsmouth, 846-6789

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By Lynne Tungett Grab your cash register receipt – if it’s for $100, or more, and from a locally owned store, take it to the Newport County Convention and Visitors Bureau on America’s Cup Ave. and enter it in the $1,000 raffle for an American Express gift card.

The winning receipt will be drawn on Dec. 17 at Active Sole on Bowen’s Wharf.

In an effort to encourage more local, holiday buying over the next few weeks, we have previously highlighted nearly 50 toys and fun gift suggestions for children, and another 40 unique ideas for the “active” person on your shopping list.

This week, we challenge our readers to shop locally for the culinary aficianado, gourmet or “foodie” in the family.

In the heart of Newport, start your shopping excursion on lowerBroadway, at Pan Handlers, owned

by Patti Kendall and Walter Platt.

Must-haves for any gourmet chef, according to Kendall, are the Pump & Grind “one finger” peppermill ($19.95), a Kuhn Rikon non-stick carbon blade with tight fitting sheath ($10) or a micro-plane zester/grater for ginger, cheese or garlic. Kendall carries three styles that range from $14.95 to $35. Among the cookware in the store is the Swiss Diamond line, made in Switzerland; fry pans, stockpots and griddles ($54 to $199). Another popular line is the French made enamel, cast iron Staub Dutch ovens. Pan Handlers carries them in red, green and blue.

(6 qt. - $199.99)

If outdoor cooking is your gourmet’s forte, head to New England Grill Company on Aquidneck Ave., near Green End Ave., in Middletown. New to the island this spring, this premier product store showcases “Big Green Egg” grills ($399 - $1,099), Buschbeck outdoor beer fountains ($1,499) and clean burning, ventfree fireplaces ($2,499). If that exceeds your gift-giving budget, no worries – a set of two, Fire Wire flexible grilling skewers are only $9.99, Fatwood Firestarters come in 4 lb. bundles for $12.99 or their Cattle Boyz BBQ sauces start at $9.99.

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Colored Dutch ovens by Staub are offered at Pan Handlers on Broadway in Newport. the intersection of Green End and Aquidneck avenues is Sweet Berry Farm on Mitchell’s Lane. Owners, Jan and Michelle Eckhart, who met at Rhode Island School of Design nearly 26 years ago, have turned the Middletown property into a year-round, eco-tourism hot

Flexible grilling skewers by Fire Wire are available at New England Grill Company in Middletown. spot. From berries in the summer to pumpkins and squashes in fall, to cut-your-own Christmas trees, now, Sweet Berry is a “gourmet gardener’s dream.” Peach, strawberry and summer fruit Sweet Berry jams are $5.50 for an 8 oz. jar and their farm-harvested applesauce comes in a 16 oz. mason jar, also for $5.50.

Steve Cory, the farm’s chef, says all the jams are made from this year’s fruit and will keep in a pantry until 2012. Once opened, the jam should be refrigerated and will be good for 6-8 weeks. Besides fresh produce and flowers and dozens of vinegars, oils, sauces, crackers and wafers expect the un-expected; like a can of five milk chocolate sardine candies ($14.25) or linen spray by Caldrea. A 32 oz. bottle of the sweet pea, ginger, basil or blue sage fragrance can be sprayed directly on washable items as you iron or used to freshen blankets, bedding and even baby clothes ($13.50).

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Testimony Wraps Up as St. Clare Home Revises Plans

By Tom Shevlin Signaling an end to a monthslong process, testimony wrapped up Monday on a proposed expansion to the St. Clare Home on Spring Street.

At the same time, a revised plan detailing a smaller building with greater setbacks from the street and neighbors was also submitted.

Sitting in special session for the fifth time on the matter, members of the city’s Zoning Board of Review spent over three hours listening to testimony from both sides of what has become a focal point of discussion in the northern-most section of Newport’s historic Yachting Village.

No vote was taken on the merits of the project, but one could come as soon as the Zoning Board’s January meeting.

According to Robert Silva, an attorney representing the St. Clare Home, the revisions were made as a result of frequent and ongoing discussions with neighbors who have expressed concern about the size and massing of the project.

The original plans had called for an expanded facility to encompass 60-bed nursing facility with 40units of assisted living, and a 25person day care facility.

The new facility would comprise in excess of 30,000-square-feet and feature three floors of living and care space, an underground two-story garage, and operate off a state-of-the-art “household” care model.

Under the revised plan, three of those units originally slated for a third-floor have been moved to another part of the facility – the existing Garrison Building. They would effectively replace the proposed adult day care center, which has been dropped from the project altogether.

Accordingly, Silva also notified board members that his client would no longer be seeking approval for the operation of an adult day care facility.

In addition, he noted that the new plan would increase the setback on Brewer Street from 15-feet, to 21-feet, while the second floor setback would increase to 23-feet, and the third floor, would carry a new setback of more than 46-feet.

At that time, Zoning Officer Guy Weston reminded board members not to micro-manage the project particulars, asking them to instead focus solely on those issues which can clearly be assumed under the board’s purview.

Following the brief testimony by engineer Jonathan Stabach, attention turned to the applicant’s expert witness in real estate, Paul Hogan.

Hogan, who has worked on projects such as Harbor House in Newport and Blenheim in Middletown, testified that while the project has drawn the objection of nearby residents, under Newport zoning ordinances, nursing home facilities are, in fact, only permitted in residential areas.

“A nursing home is a residential use,” Hogan said. “The people that live there are residents of Newport.”

And without the expansion, he said, the St. Clare Home could close as soon as 2013.

“A nursing home is a residential use.

The people that live there are residents of Newport. ­ - Paul Hogan “What St. Clare’s does for the city of Newport is very important,” Hogan added. “St. Clare’s has been good for that neighborhood…It’s been the core of that neighborhood.”

Property values, he noted, are evidence of that.

Still, objections to the project remain.

Robert Lobecker, a retired electrical engineer said that while he believes that St. Clare has been a good neighbor, the project scope is simply too grand for the colonial Yachting Village. From concerns over the project’s “excessive size,” to traffic and parking problems, he referenced a petition in which the vast majority of abutters signaled their opposition to the scope of the project.

In addition to his testimony, several letters from neighbors have been submitted to the Planning Department expressing concern with the project, which has already secured approval for the demolition of a pair of homes on Dennison Street – including one that once played host to the former skipper of America’s Cup victor Australia II.

James Currier, who lives at 15 & 17 Dennison St., described the proposal as “an apartment complex for the elderly,” and queried “What if they fail? We are then stuck with this gargantuan complex that a developer can come in and turn into 40 apartments.”

He added, “I think the whole project is on very shaky ground.”

However, Patricia Golder, who operates the Spring Street Inn and whose mother is a resident at St. Clare, said that the facility is a bedrock for the community. She noted that many of the residents are old Fifth Warders who care deeply about Newport, and who make up an important fabric of the community.

Indeed, the St. Clare Home has been providing care for elderly Newport residents since 1909. For the past several years, it has been working on a plan to expand beyond its current footprint with a roughly 15,000-square-foot addition. As the city’s elderly population grows, they believe there will be a larger market for their services.

The proposed expansion would add 40 beds of the assisted living and 13 beds of skilled nursing to the facility. According to an application on file with the city, the St. Clare Home currently operates 47 beds of assisted living and has been running a budget deficit since 1996. The added facilities would go a long way to close that gap, the applicant states.

If approved, the project would push the facility out behind the existing facade of the building, closer to Dennison and Brewer streets, which border the property to the south and north, increasing in size from a current 19,000-square-foot building, to more than 30,000square-feet. Parking would also be expanded, from 24 designated spaces to 107.

Central to the proposal is the transformation of St. Clare Home into a “household” model nursing care facility.

According to industry experts, the household model is considered a much-improved departure from traditional skilled nursing homes and assisted living facilities aimed at creating a more warm and welcoming community. The proposed renovation to St. Clare Home incorporates architecture that will allow the staff to provide services to residents and their families that offer more privacy, autonomy and overall support.

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Style Newport, a jewelry and accessories shop for men, women, children and dogs, has relocated from Christie’s Landing to 302 Thames St. Last week, the shop toasted the new move with a ribbon cutting ceremony by owner Karen King supported by Mayor Jeanne-Marie Napolitano and Jody Sullivan, executive director of the Newport County Chamber of Commerce. 847-1470, www. stylenewport. com.

Photography by Caitlin has opened at 491 Thames St. Proprietor Caitlin Wood shoots weddings, engagement, senior portraits and more. 480-0466, www.photographybycaitlin.com.

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NEWS BRIEFS

A Glimpse at History

Holiday Bake Sale

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The Newport Historical Society has debuted an 18th century table setting at the Museum & Shop at Brick Market on Thames St. for the holiday season. The large and beautiful dining table was made in Newport for the Marchant family. Henry Marchant was a lawyer and farmer who practiced law in Newport and farmed in South County. He was state Attorney General of Rhode Island in the 1770s, a delegate to the Continental Congress, a delegate to the Rhode Island General Assembly after the war, and was the first judge of the US District Court for Rhode Island. Marchant’s son, William, practiced law in Providence, and this table stood in his office ,there. It was passed down from father to son until 2010, when it was donated to the Newport Historical Society by Jane Cole.

The table was recently added to the Society’s museum. Laid out on the table is the dessert course of a period holiday meal, featuring items such as Chinese export porcelain and Newport-made pewter from the 18th century. The Museum & Shop at Brick Market is open daily from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. For more information, call 841-8770.

Emmanuel Church, located on the corner of Spring and Dearborn streets will be having a holiday bake sale fund-raiser to benefit their April 2011 mission trip to work for Habitat for Humanity in New Orleans. Visit the church on Sunday, Dec. 19 from 9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. to purchase some yummy, baked goods. For more information, call 847-0675.

On Friday, Dec. 17 through Sunday, Dec. 19 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., the International Yacht Restoration School (IYRS) is hosting a course on Advanced Marine Surveying. This course takes a close look at the intricacies of yacht and small craft surveying in the recreational marine industry. It will address the technical and market knowledge required of a competent marine surveyor including hull design, construction methods and materials, propulsion and support systems, the business of marine survey, and professional and legal considerations. You will learn how to gather general information regarding the subject vessel to be surveyed including typical systems and sub -systems and how to formulate your inspection into a report of survey for a vessel.

The course is designed primarily for students planning to pursue a career in Marine Surveying and more in depth technically related fields.

Visit www.iyrs.org for more information.

Neighborhood Caroling The Off Broadway Neighborhood Association will be doing their annual Christmas Caroling along Broadway up to Equality Park on Thursday, Dec. 16. Anyone wishing to join the group is welcome, singers will assemble at 4 p.m. on the steps of the Colony House.

Christopher Kavi Carbone will lead carolers and the Thompson Middle School Chorus in the community event

For What It’s Worth Dear Federico, Have attached a photo of what looks like a back scratcher: a wood stick and at the end are a pair of hands with a slot between the hands, but it doesn’t seem to work very well. Is it a back scratcher?

Dear Itchy: Your back scratcher doesn’t work very well because its original purpose was for something completely different: it was used to turn a gas key on and off for a gas chandelier.

The slot allows the device to fit a gas key which easily turned the gas jet on and off. The Victorians never designed just plain items, they almost always embellished the form and this one used clasping hands.

Pretty rare and has a value of about $100.

— Federico Santi, Partner, The Drawing Room Antiques

Do you have a treasured item and want to know “what it’s worth?”

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Help-Portrait The idea is simple: find someone in need, take their portrait, and then give it away. Volunteers are needed for a variety of roles. On Sunday, Dec. 12, from 2 – 7 p.m. at Honyman hall at Trinity Church, a group of photographers, hair stylists, and make-up artists will offer free portraits to those in need. If you are interested or have questions, please contact Aaron Phaneuf by email at: aaronphaneuf@gmail.com, or by phone at 855-4958. To read more about the Help-Portrait event and how it has turned into a global movement, please visit www.helpportrait.com.

Flu Clinics Visiting Nurse Services of Newport and Bristol Counties will hold seasonal flu clinics for people aged 18 and older at the VNS Newport Office, 21 Chapel St. through Dec. The clinics will be offered every Mon., Wed. and Fri., from 2:30-4 p.m. and every Tues. from 10 a.m. - noon.

Winter Camp Registrations Now Available The City of Newport Recreation Department announces they are now accepting registrations for the Winter Vacation Camp at The Hut during the holiday break, Dec. 27-31 and the winter school break Feb. 21- 25. Both camps will run from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Boys and girls in grades 1 – 5th are eligible for the camps. Fun-filled activities, games, and field trips. Children need to bring a bagged lunch each day. The cost per child, per week is $95 (which includes all field trips and activities.) Limited registration. Registration forms can be downl oaded at www.cityofnewport.com under the current news or Recreation Department. You can also stop by the office to register at 35 Golden Hill St.

Aquidneck Land Trust Seeks New Director Stewardship Director, Andrew Arkway, will be leaving the Aquidneck Land Trust (ALT) on Dec. 17.

ALT, a leader and established nonprofit land conservation organization in the state, seeks a full-time replacement who will report to the Executive Director and help fulfill all stewardship and applicable public access, education and communication activities. Send resume by Dec. 31, 2010 to the Executive Director, Aquidneck Land Trust, 790 Aquidneck Ave., Middletown, or e-mail to tclement@ailt.org.

Happy Birthday, Brick Alley!

A Newport dining icon, The Brick Alley Pub and Restaurant, 140 Thames St., is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a big “Thank You Special” for the entire community.

In honor of their birthday, on Friday, Dec. 10, Brick Alley will be going back in time and offering Cheese Nachos for $ 1.95 and all other nachos for $2.95. These are their original 1980 prices. Brick Alley was the first restaurant in New England to sell nachos. This special thank you is available for dine in only.

New Group Selects Officers The newly formed “Kiwanis Aquidneck Island” is pleased to announce their selection of officers, founding members and their first service project. Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world, one child and one community at a time.

Kiwanis of Aquidneck Island has elected Dave Koohy as President, John Donovan as Secretary and Luis Sierra as Treasurer. The new membership consist of Dennis Reid, Ava Jones, Helen Johnson (Salvation Army), Mike Sullivan (Pastor – Graceway Community Church), Karen Day, Tom C. Erb, Michelle Duga, Leigh Ann Ford, Annette Bourbonniere, Ava Jones, Barbara Parkos, Charles Roberts, Darlene Moniz, Lucien Forbes, Luis Sierra, Mary K Balmer-Alba, Michelle Cavaca, Michelle Raduano, Susan Siekiera, Tony Cercena and William Walker.

The clubs first service project and community collaboration is with The Salvation Army. On Dec. 11 and 18, the Kiwanis of Aquidneck Island will be serving as bell ringers at Bowen Wharf. This service project will assist the Salvation Army in their kettle collection that will help them serve the local families in need. This club meets for lunch on Wednesday’s at The Royal Plaza Hotel on East Main Road at 11:45 a.m. Anyone interested in learning more or becoming a member, contact Dave Koohy at coastalfinancial@aol.com or 846-4290.

Owl Prowl National Wildlife Refuges are notoriously excellent sites to observe wildlife, especially migratory birds.

Come experience the winter wonder of the great outdoors with bird watching enthusiast Rey Larson, as he leads a special night walk around Sachuest Point NWR in Middletown on Friday, Dec. 17 from 7 – 9 p.m. in search of our Rhode Island owls.

Don’t forget to bring your flashlights and warm clothes and shoes as you will be outside! This event is part of the free public programs offered by the National Wildlife Refuge. Contact 847-5511 for more information.

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Newport Police Log During the period, from Monday, Nov. 29 to Sunday, Dec. 5 the Newport Police Dept. responded to 328 calls. Of that, 140 were motor vehicle related; there were 116 motor vehicle violations issued and 24 accidents.

The police also responded to two separate incidents of vandalism, five animal complaints and six noise complaints.

In addition, 21 arrests were made for the following violations: n Two arrests were made for possession of crack cocaine with intent to sell. n Two arrests were made for domestic or simple assault. n Two arrests were made for felony assault. n Two arrests were made for DUI. n Two arrests were made for possession of marijuana. n Two arrests were made for under age drinking. n Two arrests were made for disorderly conduct. n One arrest was made for forgery with 37 counts. n One arrest was made for possession of firearms. n One arrest was made for larceny. n One arrest was made for driving with a revoked license. n One arrest was made for vandalism. n One arrest was made for a parole violation. n One arrest was made for outstanding bench warrants.

ADJ Students Earn Scholarships Thirteen Administration of Justice majors will receive awards totaling $10,000 from the Stephen J. Brady and Frances M. Brady Scholarship Fund during an awards ceremony scheduled for 5:45 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 7 in the Young Building ballroom on the campus of Salve Regina University. Now in its ninth year, the scholarship was established by Dr. Michael Brady, associate professor in the ADJ department, in honor of his parents. Brady has said he wanted to recognize everything they contributed and sacrificed to provide their children with the opportunities to succeed and excel.

The Brady Scholarships are available on a competitive basis to students who meet certain eligibility requirements. To be considered for the award, students must be Administration of Justice majors with at least 30 credits at Salve Regina and have a minimum GPA of 3.0.

Students are judged based on written essays and financial need.

The 2010-2011 recipients are: Susan Campers ‘12, Shawn Caron ‘12, Kristen Cokely ‘11, Alicia Connor ‘12, Christina Cosgrove ‘12, Benjamin DiPaola ‘13, Breanna Grimes ‘13, Craig Hein ‘11, Alexandra Horan ‘12, Kathleen McGovern ‘12, Kelly Munger ‘12, Anh Tram Nguyen ‘13, and Jerrica Perez ‘13.

On Saturday, Dec. 25, the board, staff and friends of the Seamen’s Church Institute will once again offer a Christmas Day breakfast from 9 - 11 a.m. at 18 Market Square. This annual event is offered at no charge and the community is cordially invited to come by for the hearty breakfast and warm fellowship. In addition, a Holiday Breakfast will be prepared for the community on Tuesday, Dec. 28, from 9 – 11 a.m. at Seamen’s. Again, there is no charge to anyone who is interested in attending. “We know there are many folks in the community who may not have family in the area, or specific plans for Christmas Day, so it has been a great experience to share the morning over a wonderful breakfast prepared by our outstanding volunteers,” said David Brown, board President at SCI. This year’s Thanksgiving Dinner cooked and served turkey with all the fixings to approximately 220 people from all parts of the Aquidneck Island community. In 2009, the Christmas and Holiday breakfasts prepared a full breakfast for nearly 150 people at each event. Local families, organizations and businesses support these efforts with donations of all kinds, and a core group of 20-25 volunteers make it all happen. For information on the breakfasts, or to make a donation, contact Tom Bair, Interim Superintendent at the Seamen’s Church Institute, 18 Market Square, or call 847-4260.

Bellevue Ave Pop Up Store The Bellevue Avenue Department Store at 148 Bellevue Ave., created by Katie Roan is open for the month of December. In a mass produced made in China world, everything in the Pop Up store is made in the US, with items from quality artisans and crafts people from Ohio to Maine, and Rhode Island. You can visit the store on their Facebook page; just look for “Bellevue Avenue Christmas Pop Up” or check out their blog at http://bellevuepopup. blogspot.com/.

panel to Discuss housing and Homelessness A community forum is planned at Channing Memorial Unitarian Church to discuss the issue of homelessness. The event is planned as a follow-up to the recent airing at Channing of the documentary, “You Can Make a Difference: Homelessness in Rhode Island.”

Featured speakers will be Steve Ostiguy, director of Church Community Housing Corporation; Cheryl Robinson, president of Turning Around Ministries, Eric Hirsch, professor of Sociology at Providence College, and Newport policeman, Jimmy Winters, Community Police Officer for the Washington Square area, who co-produced the awardwinning documentary. Sponsored

by Channing Church’s Social Action Committee, the event is free and open to the public.

The forum is scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 9, at 7 p.m. at the church’s Parish Hall, on Touro Park, 135 Pelham St. A question and answer period will follow while refreshments are being served. For further information contact the church at 8460643 or visit www.ChanningChurch. org.

Women in Business The Newport County Chamber of Commerce will host a Women in Business Brown Bag Luncheon, a Brainstorm Session for 2011 Topics an Speakers, on Dec. 16 from 12-1 p.m. (with optional networking immediately following) for Chamber members. The event takes place at the Chamber, located at 35 Valley Road, Middletown. Please RSVP to Kathleen Papp, kathleen@newport chamber.com or 847-1608.

For Those Serving The Hyatt Regency Newport hosted Holiday Mail for Heroes the past two weekends where nearly 100 cards, filled out by hotel guests of all ages, were collected for those serving abroad. Guests enjoyed hot apple cider, caramel apples, and listened to holiday music by the Five33 Lounge pianist while they filled out the cards which will be mailed overseas in time for the holidays.

Redwood Open House The Redwood Library and Athenaeum will hold their annual Open House on Saturday, Dec. 11 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Join the Library for a delightful day filled with holiday merriment, refreshments and good cheer. A very special and festive installation of holiday writings was mounted by the Library’s new Special Collections Librarian Whitney Pape. “Holiday Greetings Sent Home” features personal greetings and letters, printed works, Newport publications, and historic Newport images by Edith Ballinger Price, featuring the personal collection of Ms. Katharine S. O’Brien. Edith Ballinger Price (April 26, 1897–September 29, 1997) lived most of her life in Newport and always considered it home. The granddaughter of the well-known nineteenth-century American artist William Trost Richards, she wrote and illustrated numerous books, primarily adventure stories for children. Miss Price was one of the founding members of the Point Association, and worked for the preservation of Newport’s colonial architecture. The exhibition will be on display from now until March 3, 2011.

Learn to Skate Program Make sure those laces are on tight. The Learn to Skate Program for Beginner, Novice and Intermediate levels will start in early Jan. at the Newport Yachting Center. Back by popular demand, and led by trained professionals, participants take part in a six-week session that runs for consecutive weeks on either Saturdays (Children: 8 – 8:45 a.m.), Sundays (Children: 6 – 6:45 p.m.) or Sunday’s (Adults & Teenagers: 6 – 6:45 p.m.). Children must be at least 4 years old to join. To sign up go to www.skatenewport.com, or call 846-1600, ext. 227 if you have questions.

Calling All Actors The 2011 BarPlays Newport Festival is looking for actors available to perform the first two weeks of February in a variety of short plays that will be performed in local Newport bars. Auditions will be held on Sunday, Dec. 12, from 4 -7 p.m. at the Salve Regina Megley Black Box Antone Academic Center, located on the corner of Leroy and Lawrence streets. Prepared monologues are not needed. Lines will be provided at the time of audition. To audition, email barplays@gmail.com to request a time slot.

What one can expect from the BarPlays Newport Festival: Three performances per play, in at least two different venues around town.

Very minimal stage tech, and extremely close proximity to the audience. You will be performing in bar that is fully operating as a bar during the performance. This means that patrons may be ordering drinks, waitstaff may be delivering food and there may be a certain number of folks in the room that just came out to the bar unaware that it is being used as a theater space. Also being sought for BarPlays Newport are short (10-20 minutes) acts to supplement the plays. Story-tellers, improvisationalists, mentalists, and similar performers are encouraged to contact BarPlays. For more info visit www.barplays.com.

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OPINION EDITORIAL

On the importance of shopping locally Anyone who strolled by the preppy outpost Chace and Lulu this past Tuesday probably noticed a flurry of activity in what was an otherwise quiet evening downtown. Devotees had flocked to the boutique for a special holiday party and shopping event.

The event, promoted mainly online and through word-of-mouth, is one of countless such promotions offered up by retail shops that make up the core of the city’s downtown business district. The shoppers inside were no doubt scouring the racks for holiday gift ideas, and taking advantage of whatever savings they could.

But they were doing more than that, as well. In choosing to shop locally, they were doing something laudable; they were helping our economy; they were supporting our community.

With the national economy only showing sputtering signs of life, the importance this year of spending our money wisely is more exigent than ever.

Beyond sounding trendy, shopping locally, is fundamentally good for our local economy.

A little research shows that shopping locally may be the wisest thing we can do with our money.

According to the Small Business Saturday website, a campaign which the Newport and Bristol Counties Convention and Visitors Bureau recently took part in, for every $100 spent on local business, $68 returns to the community through taxes, local jobs and other factors.

By comparison, a 2002 Economic Impact Analysis in Austin, Texas showed that for every $100 spent at a national retailer or big box store, the local economic impact was only $13. And another study, this time done in San Francisco, showed that if just 10 percent of residential spending were redirected toward local businesses, it would give San Francisco a $192 million economic boost and generate nearly 1,300 new jobs. Meanwhile, if that same 10 percent were redirected to national retailers, it could cost the city some $200 million in lost revenue.

If history is any indicator, over the next several months, storefronts in downtown are going to go dark. Some will reopen next spring, others will be gone for good – the jobs, revenue, and contribution to the fabric of our community they provide, gone as well.

Given the current state of our economy, we can’t afford not to support our locally-owned small businesses. Think about that before you head to the mall this holiday season.

As a side note, we at Newport This Week, Newport Now, and The Pineapple Post are proud to not only be locally-owned, but prouder still to be supported by our local small businesses.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR To the Editor, This letter is being written on behalf of the Ann-Howard Neighborhood Preservation Association, a group of neighbors concerned about the impact of the proposed facility on our neighborhood. We represent 125 residents and owners who have signed petitions in opposition to the project. This includes fifty-five of fifty-nine owner/ abutters. More than ninety-percent of all owners abutting St. Clare are in opposition to the development as currently proposed.

We ask that the Newport Zoning Board direct St Clare to consider downsizing this development to a scale that is considerate of the resident neighbors who must live with it. Our major concerns are: n Excessive size (height and lot coverage) that overshadows neighbors, overwhelms the historic nature of the neighborhood, encroaches on air circulation, and affects sight lines. n Traffic and parking problems exacerbating already serious problems n Two years of expected construction that will disrupt the harmony of the neighborhood. n Expansion of use from convalescent beds to assisted living apartments and adult day care center, all three of which are not allowed in an R-10 zone.

We are not against having a convalescent home in our neighborhood. St. Clare has been a good

Report: 24 Percent of Newport Children Living in Poverty

By Tom Shevlin

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neighbor, and the continued presence of modernized facilities would be most welcome. Upgrading the old building, better access, more parking, improved upkeep of grounds, and renovation of run down buildings would be beneficial to the area as a whole.

We propose the following changes that will address our concerns: n Increase setbacks on Brewer and Dennison Streets, and on the lower side to thirty-feet, to provide a buffer between the new building and the neighborhood. n Eliminate the Assisted Living Units, as it is an expansion of an already not allowed use. n Eliminate the second level parking garage. n Eliminate the Adult Day Center, as it is an expansion of an already not allowed use. n Impose actions that will control traffic and parking impacts n Establish measures to be taken during construction that will reduce disruption.

Taking these measures will bring the development into compliance with St Clare’s intention stated in the advance letters sent to abutters in March, signed by Ms. Daignealut, in which St Clare stated that … ”…we want to make sure questions and concerns from our neighbors, and all Newport residents, are addressed to the best of our ability…” Further in the same letter she said “I want to assure you that this project has been designed with our neighbors and community in mind

Twenty-four percent of children in Newport are living in poverty, the latest report by Rhode Island Kids Count shows.

In a submission appearing on RICommunityForums.org, Elizabeth Burke Bryant, executive director of Kids Count, writes that while Rhode Island ranks highly in terms of providing access to early childcare, the poverty rate facing families is a nonetheless troubling percentage of the overall population.

According to Bryant, over the past decade, the child poverty rate in Rhode Island has fluctuated along with the economy and now stands at 17 percent, with 37,731 children living below the federal poverty threshold of $17,285 for a family of three with two children.

That places Rhode Island 5th in New England and 19th in the U.S. Bryant also notes that children who live in families that qualify for the school lunch program, with incomes of up to 185 percent of the poverty line ($33,874 for a family of three), “have increased dramatically over the past two decades. In 1990, 23 percent of school children qualified for the school lunch program; by 1999, 35 percent qualified, and in 2009, 42 percent qualified. More than one in three Rhode Island children live in lowincome families – those with incomes that are less than twice the poverty threshold.”

So who are Rhode Island’s poor children and where do they live, Bryant asks?

According to the most recent Kids Count survey, 48 percent of Rhode Island’s poor children are Caucasian, however Native American, Hispanic, Black, and Asian children are all more likely to live in poverty than Caucasian children.

A full 37 percent of Rhode Island’s Native American children, 34 percent of Hispanic children, 30 percent of Black children, and 16 percent of Asian children live in poverty. Bryant adds, “While there are poor children in every Rhode Island city and town, three-quarters of poor children live in the six core cities of Central Falls, Newport, Pawtucket, Providence, West Warwick and Woonsocket.”

In terms of individual communities, Central Falls and Providence top the state with 41 percent of children categorized as poor; followed by Woonsocket, at 32 percent; Pawtucket, at 25 percent; and Newport at 24 percent. West Warwick has the lowest percentage of children living in poverty among the state’s urban centers, with 18 percent.

According to Bryan, approximately 80 percent of Rhode Island’s poor children live in singleparent families, and 20 percent live in two-parent families. The youngest children tend to be the poorest children: 37 percent of Rhode Island’s poor children are under age six.

How poverty can affect a child’s future cannot be understated.

For more on Kids Count, and a full datacenter including a range of statistics, visit www.kidscount. org

and that the architectural design will seamlessly integrate with surrounding structures, and enhance the aesthetic beauty of the neighborhood. It is our goal to keep the character of St. Clare and the surrounding neighborhood intact while creating improvements and renovations that will suit the needs of Saint Clare’s residents and the community.” In an accompanying poster it was stated that the “Project is driven by mission and community service, not by profit. It has been designed with the neighborhood and community in mind.”

At this point, after many months and several lengthy Zoning Board hearings, compromise appears to be at an impasse. Testimony has most often ended with unsupported arguments that no changes in scope could be considered because of the proposed 60-bed/40unit/25-day care model is the only one that supports economic sustainability. No other model alternatives for numbers or size of units have been considered.

Ninety percent of the abutter/ owners are united in our opposition to this development as proposed. We strongly urge the Board to consider directing the scope downward.

Robert Lobecker Herbert Motz James Currier Ann Howard Neighborhood Preservation Association

Council Approves Hookah Lounge

By Tom Shevlin

City Council members voted 5-1 to approve an application for a hookah lounge on Wednesday, Dec. 8, the final meeting of the year, and the last formal gathering before the new council is sworn into office in January.

Mayor Jeanne-Marie Napolitano cast the lone dissenting vote on the matter. Noting that the state has gone to great lengths to discourage smoking, she said, “Based on principal, I will not be approving this license.”

Councilor Stephen C. Waluk, however, disagreed. “To a certain degree the City Council is obligated to grant this license,” he said, likening the request to “any other victualling license in any business zone.” While stopping short of endorsing the idea of a hookah lounge itself, Waluk said that ultimately, the state is responsible for regulating smoking.

In other business, councilors also paid tribute to two of their own: outgoing members Mary C. Connolly and Stephen R. Coyne. Both have served on the council for the last six years, and each were lauded for their distinguished service. After the meeting, but before the council adjourned into executive session, they enjoyed a cake in their honor.

A proposal to install more energy-efficient lights on Bellevue Avenue was also approved. Once complete, the project, which will come at no cost to the city to install, is expected to save roughly $11,000 a year in energy savings.

Finally, following up a story which we wrote about in October, councilors voted unanimously to instruct the city administration to do everything necessary to reopen King Park Beach in time for next summer.

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Thames Street Interceptor Work Begins

By Tom Shevlin One of the city’s most critical, and highly visible, infrastructure projects is poised to begin. The Thames Street Sanitary Sewer Interceptor, which stretches down the heart of the city’s main tourist area to Wellington Avenue, has been surveyed for the measurements needed to manufacture the liner that will be installed at the beginning of 2011.

For the week of Dec. 6, through Dec. 10, city contractor Spiniello Co. and National Grid will be working to remove interfering utility crossings (gas lines, storm drains, abandoned pipes, etc.) from inside the interceptor in preparation to install the new liner. Spiniello and National Grid will likely be working along Thames Street between Mary Street and Memorial Boulevard.

This work is expected to continue from now until when the liner is expected to be installed beginning in 2011.

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Today, 52 miles of road are considered to be at or above a 50 PCI rating, and 43 miles of road are considered to be at or above a PCI rating of 70.

Riccio, the city’s director of Public Services, said on Wednesday that the introduction of chip-sealing has helped his department economically address roadway maintenance in a way that the city has not seen before. The process, which is far less time consuming than traditional repaving, cleans and clears roads of impediments and debris, and applies a surface overlay of rubberized asphalt, thereby extending the life of the road for up to 10 years. The process can best be seen on roads like Harrison Avenue by the Newport Country Club and Eustis Avenue. Similar projects are expected to take place over the coming years. For the 2011 construction season, funding for roadway improvements is expected to come from four different sources: $1.5 million is planned from the general operating budget; $500,000 is expected from the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP); $2 mil-

lion will come from local road bond funds; and $2.45 million will come from the state Department of Transportation for work on Washington Square and a Lower Thames Street pilot streetscape project.

According to Lavallee, general operating budget allocations in the public services budget have ranged from $600,000–900,000 annually.

These funds are primarily dedicated to road and sidewalk maintenance work. CIP funds are directed at capital road project upgrades, such as complete restoration of a road, or group of roads.

Grant funds are also awarded for specific roads, or specific projects, like the Washington Square improvement project. A local bond fo $12 million was designated to be divided as follows: $7 million for improvements to neighborhood streets, and $5 million for improving one major artery; notably Lower Thames Street.

To date, $5 million has been spent on neighborhood streets, and plans are imminent to initiate the Lower Thames Street project, which will begin with the formation of a local stakeholders group. Plans to commit the remaining $2 million in bond funds for additional local street upgrades will result in a bid request later this winter, with projections for construction to begin in spring, 2011.

It’s an ambitious schedule. And

coupled with the city’s ongoing sewer and stormwater-related projects, it’s easily one of the top priorities facing the administration over the coming years. Below are some of the projects to look out for along the city’s more heavily trafficked roadways. n  Broadway: A major streetscape revitalization was initiated in early 2010 and is currently underway. n  America’s Cup Avenue:  Although maintained by the state, this heavy-use road has been identified for streetscape improvements to make it more pedestrian friendly. n  Thames Street: Seven years ago, the state committed to funding a pilot project covering a twoblock area that could dramatically improve the streetscape. A local stakeholder group is currently being formed to help begin the project, which is expected to cost somewhere around $450,000. Another $5 million is also available for improvements to the street. n  Spring Street: The alternative main artery for restoration funded by the road bond, Spring Street has been identified as one of the city’s streets most in need of repair. n  Bellevue Avenue: Though aesthetically pleasing, Bellevue Avenue’s large concrete panel surface is in constant need of maintenance.

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I was walking with a friend of mine in the Third Beach area, on a recent calm, clear, and crisp morning, when we heard the distant and unmistakable “honking” of Canada geese. I told my friend that the flock was most likely heading to Gardiner Pond, just to our west. As the flock of hundreds of geese, in multiple V-shaped formations, flew south down the Sakonnet River, we hurried to get to a better vantage point.

The flock had begun a slow turn to the west and a steady, gradual descent toward the pond, as we reached our desired destination on the northeast side. The geese were almost overhead, on their downward flight path. My friend was amazed by the size of the geese and the sheer numbers of the flock, as they flew directly over us. Some of the geese were no more than eight feet above us.

The average Canada goose can grow to a length of three to four feet, with a wingspan of five to six feet. They usually weigh an average of nine pounds, but can weigh as much as fourteen pounds.

We both began to laugh as we watched the geese lower their feet to land on the pond’s surface.

While Canada geese are strong, agile flyers, they appear quite ungainly when they land. It is more like a controlled crash, as they ski in on their webbed feet and splash down unceremoniously. We estimated that there were over three hundred geese in this group. The laughter continued as we watched the geese splash around, dunking their bodies in the water, and fluffing their feathers. My friend had never witnessed such an event before and she excitedly told me so as we walked back to our cars.

We adjourned to the People’s Café on Thames Street in Newport, for a much needed, warming cup of coffee. Other friends soon joined our table. My companion told anyone who would listen about our adventure that morning. The conversation at the table soon turned toward the theme of holiday plans and the upcoming Christmas events in Newport.

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It was a tradition his grandparents had brought from Germany when they immigrated to America in 1910. Another friend told us how her grandparents always made a roasted duck and a roasted goose for Christmas dinner. It was a tradition they had brought from France when they immigrated to America in 1914.

I didn’t know much about the Christmas goose tradition, so I decided it was time to learn. I knew the difference between wild geese and domesticated geese, but that’s where my knowledge ended. As I attempted to discover the origin of the tradition of roast goose on Christmas day, I realized that it was rooted deep in history. The history of man domesticating geese predates Christmas and Christianity itself.

One of the most interesting stories I read tells how geese may have literally saved the early Roman Empire. In 390 B.C., the Gauls, a fierce northern people, attacked the Romans. The invaders drove the Romans to a steep, rocky hill known as the Capitol, which was used as a fort. This area, surrounded by a defensive wall, was also home to the Temple of Juno, one of the Roman gods. Sacred geese were kept in the temple. Late one evening,

the counsel general of the Roman forces awoke to the cackling of the sacred geese. Rushing to the wall, he saw that the Gauls had almost scaled it. His shouts and the noise of the geese roused the other Romans, and they were able to conquer the Gauls. World history would be very different if the Romans had been defeated. Imagine how this would have affected Judaism and Christianity as we know it today.

History is full of traditions and stories involving geese, especially in Europe, where geese have contributed to the livelihood of farmers for millennia. For hundreds of years, goose and duck products have provided sustenance and income for families and helped maintain economies, and continue to do so today.

In America, many of our Christmas traditions began in other lands. They have been carried to our shores by those seeking better lives for themselves, their children, and the generations to come. They came to America, and in some cases, to have the right to believe and celebrate their holy days. In keeping with their traditions, these immigrants passed on their history and love of the Christmas season to a new nation.

Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge will sponsor an “Owl Prowl” on Friday, Dec. 17 at 7 p.m. This event will be led by local amateur naturalist and wildlife enthusiast, Rey Larsen. Bring a flashlight and wear warm clothing. We will meet at the Visitor’s Center, admission is free.

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Sailor of the Year Chosen for Naval Health Clinic New England

By Pat Blakeley Naval Health Clinic New England (NHCNE) recently selected HM1 (SW/AW/FMF) Stephen J. Lewis, as the Sailor of the Year for the Navy’s Northeast Region health care system. Petty Officer Lewis is attached to the Newport treatment facility, where he serves as the Director of Administration Leading Petty Officer and the Staff Education and Training Leading Petty Officer. As an Advanced Laboratory Technologist, he was originally sent to NHCNE as a technician, but his leadership skills caught the attention of his supervisors, and he was put into management positions.

HM1 Lewis began his naval career in 1996, going directly to Naval Hospital Corps School after boot camp. Although he has only been assigned to ship’s company for one tour, the USS Ronald Reagan (CVN76) on her maiden deployment, he

has been deployed in an operational capacity during every tour of duty throughout his career. In 2009, he spent ten months in Afghanistan with the Army, serving with “The Blood Runners,” the 440th Blood Support Detachment, coordinating all blood services for the region.

Petty Officer Lewis is pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in photography from the Art Institute of Pittsburgh. When asked why he thought he was selected, he replied that he always tries to lead by example and to do his job as well as he possibly can. Lewis offered advice to young sailors, “Break out of your box and volunteer for additional assignments. But, Sailor of the Year HM1 (SW/AW/FMF) most importantly, always Stephen J. Lewis conducts a uniform try to stretch your personal inspection of Indoctrination Division at limits.”

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Winter Biking: Neccessary Preparations

By Aaron Phaneuf Putting your bike to bed, or not.

With the mercury falling into the 20’s, most cyclists are readying their bikes for winter. But not everyone is happy to cede the road to old man winter. A few hearty souls are gearing up for the cold weather. Earlier this week, I spent some time at Ten Speed Spokes in Newport, and asked for their opinion on these topics: winterizing your bike, special cold weather gear, and other options available to all you road warriors out there.

“If your bike must be stored outside, be sure it is fully covered; preferably with something waterproof and tight fitting. Water is not your friend and once your bike is wet, the chance of freezing goes way up,” says Keith Dunne, associate at Ten Speed Spokes, who also encourages riders to keep their bikes inside if at all possible. “Someplace warm…a garage, or basement. So long as it’s not freezing, and off the ground, you will probably be alright.”

In Newport, space is often at a premium. Tom Connors, another associate at Ten Speed Spokes, mentioned hanging a bike from a hook. “For road bikes you should hang them from the rear wheel. For mountain bikes, especially those with a suspension fork, you want to hang them by the front wheel.”

Not everyone is ready to put his or her ride to bed for a long winter nap. For those who want to remain on the road, the crew suggests a few key items. “Gloves are a must,” said Dunne. “Several bike companies are now producing nice op-

tions in the winter glove department. The lobster claw version – looks just like it sounds – gives you an ideal fit. Your fingers stay warm while still allowing you to easily apply the breaks or change gears.” Some kind of hat was another strong recommendation. Even if it is simply a skullcap, you will likely want something between your head and the cold helmet. Dunne also mentioned sunglasses. “When the wind comes whipping off the water, it can chill you to the bone.

You really need them on the outside of the cap. Otherwise, the wind finds your face, and you’ll cool off real quick,” he says.

Tom Kearns, owner of Ten Speed Spokes, suggested that trainers could be a third option. Trainers are pieces of equipment that allow you to ride your own bike, indoors without actually moving. “Trainers are an outstanding way to remain fit and comfortable on your own bike, even when conditions outside are less than ideal.” There are plenty of options to choose from: Wind, magnetic, fluid, and centrifugal are just a few. “Each rider is unique, and not everyone feels comfortable on every option. We can show them the various models and make suggestions based on what they are hoping to accomplish,” says Kearns.

Spin classes are also a solid option. Plenty of outdoor riders spend the cold months inside, atop their spin bikes, cruising to the instructor’s beat. I should say, my wife teaches spinning at a local gym and made sure I included this option. Her spin classes are tough, and admittedly, I usually cheat in order to keep pace.

Keith Dunne is prepared for cold-weather biking by wearing a skullcap, winter bibs, a winter under layer, and outer layer, as well as gloves and his helmet.

Winter can be a great time of year to bike. The roads are less crowded, the air is crisp, and the seasonal views can be stunning. But if you don’t have the proper gear, your adventure can quickly turn into a disaster. “Plan well so you and your bike can remain fit throughout the winter,” said Dunne. All the associates at Ten Speed Spokes, located at 18 Elm St. , are happy to talk through the options and share their experience and expertise. Whether you are ready to put the bike away, or keep the wheels turning, smart planning is often the difference between a great ride or an unhealthy bike. As for me, I’ll suit up with some warm winter garb and keep pedaling.

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Naval Community Briefs MWR Holiday Family Fun The Morale, Welfare and Recreation Department will host two days of Holiday Family Fun at Gym 109 on Friday, Dec. 10 (4:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.) and Saturday, Dec. 11 (11 a.m. – 3 p.m.).

The events will be filled with arts and crafts, games, inflatable bouncers, concessions and an opportunity for a photo with Santa. Admission is $1 per person, and children under age 3 are free. For more information please call 841-3127.

Navy Band at Marriott Navy Band Northeast’s Ceremonial Band will play at the WADK Radio’s 24th Annual Christmas Concert at the Newport Marriott on Dec. 15 at 7 p.m.

Admission is free, but visitors are requested to bring a donation of canned goods. Help those less fortunate while enjoying wonderful holiday favorites!

No Cell Phone Use in Vehicles All hands and visitors to Naval Station Newport are advised that any use of cell phones while driving is strictly prohibited.

Newporter Among Finalists for Award Newport resident and J/24 World Champion Tim Healy is among the short list of finalists being considered for the 2010 Rolex Yachtsman of the Year Award, US Sailing announced on Wednesday.

A nod to some of the top performances in the sport of sailing in the United States, those making the 2010 short list for both Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year, represent the diversity of the sport, from match racers and speed record breakers to one-design champions and Olympic hopefuls.

The nominees will be reviewed by a panel of noted sailing journalists who discuss the merits of each nominee and vote to determine US SAILING’s 2010 Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year. The ultimate winners will be announced in mid-January and honored on February 25, 2011, during a luncheon at the New York Yacht Club in Manhattan, when they will be presented with Rolex timepieces.

Established in 1961 by US Sailing and sponsored by Rolex Watch, U.S.A. since 1980, the annual presentation of US Sailing Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year awards are considered the sport’s ultimate recognition of an individual’s outstanding on-the-water achievements for the calendar year.

Over its history, the coveted award has been presented to 38 men and 32 women, including these notable sailors who have claimed the honor multiple times: Ed Adams, Betsy Alison, Sally Barkow, Dennis Conner, JJ Isler, Allison Jolly, John Kostecki, Buddy Melges, Ken Read, Cory Sertl, Lynne Shore, Jody Swanson and Ted Turner.

Nominees shortlisted for US SAILING’s 2010 Rolex Yachtsman of the Year award: Sunfish North American Champion Bill Brangiforte (Weymouth, Mass.); Melges 24 North American Champion Adam Burns (North Tonawanda, N.Y.); 505 North American Champion Augie Diaz (Miami, Fla.); Luderitz Speed Record Breaker Robert Douglas (Martha’s Vineyard, Mass.); J/24 World Champion Tim Healy (Newport, R.I.); Jules Verne Circumnavigation Record Winner Stan Honey (Palo Alto, Calif.); Marinepool Melges 24 World Champion Jonathan McKee (Seattle, Wash.); Newport to Bermuda Race Winner Rives Potts (Essex, Conn.); Lightning North American Champion David Starck (Buffalo, N.Y.); and Star North American Champion George Szabo (San Diego, Calif.)

Nominees shortlisted for US SAILING’s 2010 Rolex Yachtswoman of the Year award: 470 Women’s North American Champion Amanda Clark (Shelter Island, N.Y.); ICSA/Laser Performance Women’s Singlehanded National Champion Claire Dennis (Saratoga, Calif.); Kieler Woche Laser Radial Champion Paige Railey (Clearwater, Fla.); Laser Radial Youth Women’s World Champion Erika Reineke (Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.); U.S. Women’s Match Racing Champion Genny Tulloch (San Francisco, Calif.); and Rolex Miami OCR Women’s Match Racing Champion Anna Tunnicliffe (Plantation, Fla.).

For highlights from the year’s racing results for each nominee, please visit: http://about.ussailing. org/Awards/Rolex.htm.

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As an accomplished musician, John first studied organ through a Rhode Island America Guild of Organists scholarship and continued studies with the Providence Cathedral organist. He was recently the summer organist at Barrington Presbyterian and continues as the Saturday assistant organist at Holy Ghost. Previously, John was a Sunday School pianist from 2002 through 2007, played hand bells and accompanied a Youth Bell Choir and was also a volunteer Music Director for a new church.

He studied violin with the Concertmaster First Chair Violinist of the Rhode Island Philharmonic, and also plays various band instruments such as the trumpet, clarinet, trombone, baritone horn, and the tuba. John also plays the harmonica and the recorder.

John was the vice president and then president of the Chopin Young Musicians and also performed a Toccata that was especially composed for him. He has participated in many performances throughout the state.

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When did you discover your love for music? I loved music right away and I wanted to play instruments.

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Time, Money and Energy Saving Holiday Tips

By Patricia Raskin Here are some tips to save time, money and energy and enjoy the process of holiday preparations: jâ&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;?Making a list and checking it twiceâ&#x20AC;? works especially well to reduce stress at holiday time. Evaluate costs of gifts, time it takes to make or purchase them, and the quality of your selections. You donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to skimp on quality to be cost conscious. jâ&#x20AC;&#x201A; Give gifts of the heart. They are often appreciated the most. jâ&#x20AC;&#x201A; Prioritize what you want to accomplish so that we stay focused and not get sidetracked. jâ&#x20AC;&#x201A; Seek joy and not perfection.

Lower expectations about how your gifts are wrapped, buying the perfect gifts, and having the perfectly decorated homes and all the â&#x20AC;&#x153;rightâ&#x20AC;? food and dishes. jâ&#x20AC;&#x201A; Look for flexibility in purchases such as extended store hours, excellent customer service, flexible payment arrangements and guarantee policies. If the price is higher and it saves needed time or the quality will last for years, it may be worth it. jâ&#x20AC;&#x201A; Do comparison shopping. Often one jumps on the first thing and then find something even better.

There are some great sales right before Christmas. jâ&#x20AC;&#x201A; Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t extend yourself financially. Budget time and money for gifts and pay with cash or with a debit card or a credit card with no interest or low interest or deferred interest. jâ&#x20AC;&#x201A; Take time for yourself. This is hard to do during the holidays, but youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be much happier if you pause,

breathe, exercise, take a walk, have a hot bath, or read something that inspires you. Add 15 minutes a day for yourself on your list. When you feel happy, those around you will pick up your attitude. jâ&#x20AC;&#x201A; Surround yourself with positive energy in people, places and things.

At this time of year, you may be getting together with difficult relatives. Seek out those people you really enjoy and who â&#x20AC;&#x153;lift you upâ&#x20AC;? at holiday gatherings. By sharing stories with the people you most enjoy at the gathering, it helps you to stay positive with negative people. jâ&#x20AC;&#x201A; Think about what caused you stress last year at this time and ask yourself how you can prevent that from happening this year. Write down the steps you will take to avoid holiday challenges of the past. jâ&#x20AC;&#x201A; Savor the moments of the precious present. Those special positive moments at each holiday happen once in that exact way. They are snapshots in time. They are always with us and we use them to create, weave and spin our memories together. Think and talk about those precious moments and be grateful for them. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Count your blessingsâ&#x20AC;? really works. It brings you many more.

Patricia Raskin, host of the Patricia Raskin Positive Living radio show, is a nationally recognized, multimedia radio talk show host. awardwinning producer, speaker and author. Her programs can be heard on 630WPRO, voiceamerica.com and blogalkradio.com.

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Turn on the Holiday Spirit

Photo of the Breakers Great Hall are courtesy of the Preservation Society of Newport County

Wednesday, December 1 Official Opening of Christmas in Newport at Washington Square and the Colony House

Thursday, December 9 *Holiday Gingerbread House, 8 a.m.-9 p.m., open daily at The Newport Marriott Hotel, 25 America’s Cup Ave. Free with canned good donation for charity. 849-1000.

MUSE Reception, 5-7 p.m., Newport Art Museum, 76 Bellevue Ave. MUSE exhibition curated by high school students. Free.

848-8200. www.newportartmuseum.org *Student’s Impressions of Christmas in Newport of 2010, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Newport Yacht Club, Long Wharf. Art show by Newport Schools K-12 grade students and US Postal Service commemorative postmark for Christmas in Newport. Free. 846-9410 or 846-5843.

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in downtown Newport as a majestic 25-foot Colorado Blue Spruce is now in place at the Sovereign Bank Family Skating Center and ready for the official kick-off to the holiday season - the traditional tree lighting! Marking the Opening Night for the outdoor rink, the 30th Annual Tree Lighting, and other activities to get everyone in the holiday spirit, is slated for Friday, December 10th at 5:45 – 6:45 p.m. Entry to the event, located at the Newport Yachting Center on America’s Cup Avenue, is free. Attendees are asked to bring their best and strongest “holiday cheer” to help the Cheer-o-Meter light the tree!

Old Saint Nick is getting ready for the event too by sharpening his skates. Children will have a chance to share their wish lists with Santa and are also encouraged to bring a letter to mail at Santa’s Magic Mailbox. During the event, a chorus from the Sullivan and Cranston-Calvert Elementary Schools in Newport will sing carols while everyone enjoys complimentary hot cocoa and cookies. Two Public Skate sessions will follow the event from 6:30– 9 p.m. and an adult skate (18 and over) from 9:30 – 11 p.m.

Meet the Artist Kim Salerno – Gallery Talk, 5:30 p.m., Newport Art Museum, 76 Bellevue Ave. Free. The Museum is open free of charge 5-8 p.m. 848-8200. www. newportartmuseum.org Murder at the Museum, 7p.m., Newport Art Museum’s John N.A. Griswold House, 76 Bellevue Ave. Family-friendly interactive mystery performed by the Marley Bridges Theatre Co. Museum member adults $20, non-members adults $30; Museum member youth (17 and under) $10, non-member youth $15. 8488200. www.newportartmuseum. org

Friday, December 10 *30th Annual Newport Yachting Center Tree Lighting Ceremony at the Sovereign Bank Family Skating Center, 5:30 p.m., Amer-

ica’s Cup Ave. Music, ice skating, carols, refreshments, Santa and Mrs. Claus and other surprises.

Free. 846-1600.

Christmas in Song by the Newport Navy Choristers, 7:30 p.m., St. Lucy’s Church, 909 W. Main Rd., Middletown. Concert to benefit Potter League for Animals. Admission $10 adults, $6 children under 12 & seniors, $20 family. www.newportnavychoristers.org 849-1135.

St. George’s School, Service of Nine Lessons and Carols, 372 Purgatory Rd., Middletown, 7:30 p.m. The birth of Jesus is told by lesson and song. Congregational singing and carols by the School choir. Free. 847-7565. www. stgeorges.edu Christmas Choral Concert, 8 p.m., Salve Regina University, Ochre Court, 100 Ochre Point Ave. SRU Chorus, Madrigals. $8 general admission, $5 seniors and students. 401-341-2295. *The Polar Express Train Ride, aboard the Newport Dinner Train, 4 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., departs Newport Station, 19 America’s Cup Ave. Share the magic as the Conductor reads the Chris Van Allsburg classic tale of a young boy’s unforgettable journey to the North Pole. Visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus, caroling, hot chocolate and cookies, and a special gift for every child who truly believes. Reservations required. Adults $29.95, Children $19.95. 841-8700. www.newportdinnertrain.com Holiday Lantern Tours of Historic Newport, departing from the Brick Market Museum & Shop, 127 Thames St., 5 p.m. Discover the authentic history of Newport holiday traditions on a lantern-lit

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Slow Cooker, Cherry Bread Pudding, is Holiday Comfort Food

By Portia Little

James L. Maher Center presents

Black Light Performance Saturday,December 11, 2010 Casino Theatre 9 Freebody Street Newport, RI

4:00 p.m. — 5:00 p.m.

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With the stress of so much to do during this hectic holiday season, we decided it was time for some comfort food. A peek in the fridge revealed half a loaf of stale Italian bread, and also a container of dried cherries. We dumped it all into our slow cooker along with the usual eggs, milk, sugar, and melted butter, and added chopped pecans for crunchiness. For flavoring, we chose almond extract over vanilla. Almond flavor is a nice match with cherries.

In a few hours we had a lovely puffy pudding that we enjoyed with some vanilla ice cream. And we also ate it for breakfast the next day, a perfect accompaniment to our morning java, and with most of the food groups included, too. This pudding is definitely on our list of goodies to make for holiday entertaining.

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Dry bread cubes on cookie sheet in 300-degree oven for 15-20 minutes. Place bread in slow-cooker container along with cherries and pecans. In separate bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, half-and-half, sugar, melted butter, almond extract, and salt. Pour over bread cubes; let mixture stand about 15 minutes. Cover and cook on HIGH for about 1 hour, then reduce to LOW and cook for 4 to 5 hours longer or until pudding puffs up and is set. (It may fall after puffing up – that’s okay.) Serve with whipped cream or topping or ice cream.

Makes 6-8 Servings.

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Another doubleheader for buying local and locally-grown is at the Newport Vineyards on Rte. 138, in Middletown. Besides buying a bottle of one of their award-

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5 cups bread cubes 1 cup dried cherries 3/4 cup chopped pecans 3 large eggs, beaten with fork 1 cup milk 1/2 cup half-and-half 2/3 cup sugar 3 tablespoons butter, melted 1 teaspoon almond extract, or amaretto 1/4 teaspoon salt

winning wines their showroom has a full gift shop and a rotating art gallery. Fun gift ideas include: wine glass stem wrap adornments (pkg. of four - $9.99), decorative pour and store wine corks (pkg. of three $10.95), ceramic seascape wine cooler by Epic ($21.99), assorted wine racks and wine bottle cork cages ($29.99) As many oenophiles know, a perfect accompaniment to wine is chocolate. At Destination Chocolate on Bowen’s Wharf, you will find fine quality chocolate, like all natural, organic dark chocolatecovered Bing cherries or chocolate bars by Maison Bouche in exotic flavors such as eggnog, balsamic fig and cranberry ($7) or hand-

made peanut butter and jelly bon bons. Martha Marie Grogan, store proprietor, says one of her “hottest” items a 4 oz. Bequet Caramel SaltChocolate bar made in Montana ($6.50), which took first place at a food show in New York. Beginning her fourth year in business, Grogan feels her store appeals to the “foodie” because of the quality of the chocolate. Stop by and try the chocolate covered raspberries or blueberries and find out for yourself.

Steps away, and also on Bowen’s Wharf, is Primavera. Opened in 1995, the specialty shop is owned by Maria Galvin and her daughter, Nadia Saulino.

Unique items include retro-style U.S. state drinking glasses ($12), you can buy the Rhode Island one or the whole set of 52, in case you’re planning a large party; embroidered towels with sayings like “Three Wise Women” ($9.95) or inspirational “worry zstones” (clam or scallop shells, $2 or $4).

For the festive cook, check out the sexy Mrs. Claus apron that any gal would love to wear in the kitchen or bedroom ($29.95)!

Le Petit Gourmet, was opened this spring on Bellevue Ave. by Maria Glade. Italian and French cheeses, fresh breads, black truffle flavored olive oil ($17.95) and quince paste ($8.95) are among the items available along with Newport products such as Dotterer’s Mustard and Hot

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Pepper Jelly (4 oz. - $4.95 and 8 oz.

- $8.95), Dotterer’s Caramel Bourbon Sauce ($9.95) and Laurent Vals peach and almond or strawberry and orange blossom jams ($8.95).

Another locally made favorite is Aquidneck Honey’s honey (8 oz. $9.95 and 16 oz. - $15.95). And, the newest of their product line is the cut-comb honey ($18.95). While in the shop, be sure to ask about their sister store Newport Wine Cellar’s wine class series.

Frosted drinking glasses by Cat Studio available at Primavera on Bowen’s Wharf.

For our last shop, break out the EZPass and visit Grapes & Gourmet in Jamestown. Located at the center of town on Ferry Wharf, the small storefront belies the culinary treasures tucked away inside. After the wine displays, head straight towards the rear of the shop. The cold case of olives, peppadeu peppers, and cheeses will be on your left. (The mangoginger white Stilton is spectacular!) Volpi Chianti or Pinot Grigio wine salami ($6.75), prosciutto and smoked salmon are also nearby.

The shelves are well-stocked with a unique variety of wafers, crostini, gluten-free crackers and imported petits toasts ($2.50). Gourmet vinegars and oils sit alongside chutneys, jams and the “Wicked Natural,” brand of sauces and dips made in Bristol, RI (most at $7). But, it’s Sailor Swagger’s “Mighty Pineapple Hot Sauce” at $6.99, that sales associate Wil Wilson says is the “hottest” item in the store.

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MAINSHEET Despite dropping temperatures outside, William Vareika Fine Arts on Bellevue Ave. was warm and bustling with supporters and dignitaries Friday evening. They gathered to celebrate renowned American portraitist, Gilbert Stuart. The Stuart exhibition and sale, hosted by the gallery, will benefit the Gilbert Stuart Birthplace and Museum in nearby Saunderstown. The gallery showcases more than 50 artworks by Stuart and some of his contemporaries.

Congressman-elect David N. Cicilline and Governor-elect Lincoln D. Chafee both attended, greeting friends and future constituents while taking in the impressive display of American masterpieces.

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www.ChristmasInNewport.org Continued from p. 10 stroll through the exquisitely preserved streets of downtown Newport. See where some colonial Newporters celebrated Thanksgiving, Christmas, Chanukah and New Year as early as the 1700s, and learn why other Newporters scorned such celebrations. $12 adults, $8 NHS members & children. Reservations recommended. Weather Permitting. 841-8770.

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Saturday, December 11 *Visit from Santa Claus and Reading of Night Before Christmas, International Tennis Hall of Fame & Museum, 194 Bellevue Ave., 3 p.m.

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Redwood Library and Athenaeum Holiday Open House, 11-3p.m., 50 Bellevue Ave. Music, entertainment, refreshments for children and adults, as well as tours of the historic Library. Free and open to the public. 847-0292. www.redwoodlibrary.org/events.

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Newport County Innâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bed and Breakfast Christmas Tours, 3-7 p.m., various Inns around Newport, inns locations to be announced. Tickets can be purchased at the Newport Visitors Center or at the first house each day of the tour. Light refreshments served. $10 for one day. 855-8701 or visit www.NewportInns.com.

The Invisible Church Concert, 7 p.m., Community Baptist Church, 50 Dr. M.F. Wheatland Blvd. A celebration of the endurance and spirit of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Invisible Church.â&#x20AC;? Come and share the rich history of songs that tell the story of Black America. Free will offering. 847-1707 or (401)2250848.

Victorian Christmas Feast, 7 p.m., Newport Art Museumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s John N.A. Griswold House, 76 Bellevue Ave. Dinner theatre with a Victorian theme performed by the Marley Bridges Theatre Co. Museum members $100, non-members $125. 848-8200. www.newportartmuseum.org

Christmas Choral Concert, 8 p.m., Salve Regina University, Ochre Court, 100 Ochre Point Ave. SRU Chorus, Madrigals. $8 general admission, $5 seniors and students.

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Holiday Evenings at The Breakers, 6-8 p.m.. Live holiday music and refreshments. Adults $28 in advance, $35 at the door, Children 6-17 yrs. $10. 847-1000 for reservations. www.newportmansions.org UnDecked Halls: A Glimpse Behind the Shutters at Rough Point, 680 Bellevue Ave., 10-3 p.m. (last tour at 2:30) Enjoy an authentic view inside heiress Doris Dukeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Newport mansion in the winter.

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847-8344. liz@newportrestoration. org Keeping Christmas with the Whitehornes, Samuel Whitehorne House, 10-3 p.m., 416 Thames St. Glimpse the simple Christmas festivities of the early 1800s in a Federal-style Newport home. Meet the two Whitehorne daughters and learn about the history of the holiday and why some less tolerant colonies had outlawed holiday celebrations. Sample one of Mrs. Whitehorneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s desserts and take away a booklet of authentic colonial recipes. $5 per person, children under 5 are free. 847-2448. liz@newportrestoration.org Keeping Warm In The Colonial Period, Historic House Tour of Wanton-Lyman-Hazard House, tour departs from the Museum at the Brick Market, 127 Thames St., 11:30 a.m., sponsored by the Newport Historical Society. Hear the houseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unique history and learn how 18th century residents made their way through the winter. Admission $15 per person, $10 for NHS members.

Reservations required. 841-8770. *The Polar Express Train Ride, aboard the Newport Dinner Train, 4 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., see Dec. 10 for details.

Sunday, December 12 Keeping Christmas with the Whitehornes, Samuel Whitehorne House, 10-3 p.m., 416 Thames St. See Dec. 11 for details. *Visit with Santa Claus at Marble House, noon â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3 p.m., Bellevue Ave.

The jolly old elf will visit with children and hear their Christmas wish list. Refreshments. Regular daytime admission. For info 847-1000. www.newportmansions.org.

Christmas Open House, 2-4 p.m., Glen Manor House, 3 Frank Coelho Dr., Portsmouth. Local entertainment. Free. 683-4177.

Newport County Innâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bed and Breakfast Christmas Tours, 2-5 p.m., various Inns around Newport, inns locations to be announced. Tickets can be purchased at the Newport Visitors Center or at the first house each day of the tour. Light refreshments served. $10 for one day. 855-8701 or visit www.NewportInns.com.

Music in the Galleries â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Holiday Concert with the Navy Band Northeastâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Woodwind Quintet, Crosswinds, 2 p.m., Newport Art Museum, 76 Bellevue Ave. Free.

848-8200. www.newportartmuseum.org The Newport Community Band at Salve Regina University Concert, 3 p.m., Casino Theatre, 9 Freebody St. Symphonic Band performing holiday favorites. Admission $8, $5 for students and seniors. 401-3412295. *The Polar Express Train Ride, aboard the Newport Dinner Train, 4 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., see Dec. 10 for details.

Monday, December 13 *â&#x20AC;?A Living Nativityâ&#x20AC;? presented by Cluny School, 75 Brenton Rd., 6:00pm.

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Tuesday, December 14 Nutmeg and Mistletoe Concert, 7:00p.m., Ocean Cliff ballroom, Ocean Dr. New Englandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best musical performers come together in a concert of holiday music to benefit the Matthew Quinn Scholarship at Rogers High School. Admission $15. 6836565. www.dicklupinomusic@gmail. com Rogers High School Winter Concert, 7:00p.m., Rogers High School, 15 Wickham Rd. Donations accepted at the door. 847-6235.

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The Newport County Orchestra Holiday Concert, sponsored by the Salve Regina Music Department, 7:30p.m., Casino Theatre, 9 Freebody St. Admission $8, $5 for students and seniors. 401-341-2295.

Victorian Christmas Feast, 7 p.m., Newport Art Museumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s John N.A. Griswold House, 76 Bellevue Ave. See Dec 11 for details.

hear their Christmas wish list. Refreshments. Regular daytime admission.

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99th Annual Medieval Christmas Pageant, St. Georgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s School Chapel, 372 Purgatory Rd., Middletown, 7:30 p.m. Candlelit service of the portrayal of the Christmas story. Free. 8477565. www.stgeorges.edu

UnDecked Halls: A Glimpse Behind the Shutters at Rough Point, 680 Bellevue Ave., 10-3 p.m. (last tour at 2:30) See Dec. 11 for details.

American Girl Christmas, 1-3p.m., Edward King Senior Center. Storytelling, crafts, refreshments, Doll Fashion Stroll. Admission limited due to space capacity. $10 per couple (1 adult/1 child) and $5 for each additional child. 845-5800. Sponsored

by Newport Recreation Dept and Edward King Sr. Center.

Wednesday, December 15 Judging of the Newport Doorway Contest, deadline is Thursday, Dec. 16 to enter. Judging takes place on Friday the 17th. Register your home or business at 848-6707. Categories are: Residential, Restaurant, Bed & Breakfast and Commercial.

23rd Annual WADK-AM/WJZS-FM Christmas Concert, 7 p.m., Newport Marriott Hotel Atrium, 25 Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cup Ave. Free, canned food donation requested to benefit local charity. 846-1540.

Thompson Middle School Winter Concert, 7:00p.m., Thompson Middle School, 55 Broadway. Donations accepted at the door. 847-1493.

Thursday, December 16 Judging of the Newport Doorway Contest, deadline is TODAY, to enter.

Judging takes place on Friday the 17th. Register your home or business at 848-6707. Categories are: Residential, Restaurant, Bed & Breakfast and Commercial. *Holiday Gingerbread House, 8 a.m.-9 p.m., open daily at The Newport Marriott Hotel, 25 Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cup Ave. Free with canned good donation for charity. 849-1000.

Victorian Christmas presented by Sneak Peak Productions, 1:30 p.m., Edward King House Senior Center, 35 King St. Limited Seating. $5 members, $8 non-members. 846-7426.

Murder at the Museum, 7p.m., Newport Art Museumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s John N.A. Griswold House, 76 Bellevue Ave. See Dec 2 for details.

Keeping Christmas with the Whitehornes, Samuel Whitehorne House, 10-3 p.m., 416 Thames St. See Dec. 11 for details. *The Polar Express Train Ride, aboard the Newport Dinner Train, 4 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., see Dec. 10 for details.

Holiday Evening Duet at the Elms and Marble House, 6-8 p.m. See two houses for the price of one. Take a leisurely self-guided evening stroll through both Marble House and The Elms, enjoy live holiday music and refreshments. Adults $28 in advance, $35 at the door, Children 6-17 yrs. $10. 847-1000 for reservations. www. newportmansions.org Daytime tour tickets are not valid for Holiday Evening admission.

18th Annual Messiah & Carol Sing: â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Christmas Storyâ&#x20AC;?, 7 p.m., Emmanuel Church, Spring & Dearborn Sts. Shanhurst Chorus will feature much of the Christmas portion of Handelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Messiah and the telling of the Christmas Story. Bring your own score and sing along. Wassail Bowl reception following. Admission $10, $5 for children 12 and under, and $25 maximum per family. 682-1630 or www.Swanhurst.org.

Glitter & Gold, A Gilded Age Holiday Concert at the Stanford White Casino Theatre, 8p.m., 9 Freebody St. Step back into the 1890s when Theatre Street Productions presents a living history concert of operatic and holiday favorites. Tickets $30 per person. 341-2250 or http://www. ovationtix.com/trs/pe/8436295. Proceeds benefit Salve Reginaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Theatre Arts Program. For more info www. theatrestreetproductions.com

*The Polar Express Train Ride, aboard the Newport Dinner Train, see Dec. 10 for details.

Monday, December 20 *Holiday Gingerbread House, 8 a.m.-9 p.m., open daily at The Newport Marriott Hotel, 25 Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cup Ave. Free with canned good donation for charity. 849-1000.

Tuesday, December 21 Lunch with the Artist: Versions of the Nativity: Art in an Envelope, 12 p.m., Newport Art Museum, 76 Bellevue Ave. Discussion over lunch about seasonal cards, hosted by Richard Tyre. Bring a lunch. Free for Museum members, $5 for non-members. 8488200. www.newportartmuseum.org

Wednesday, December 22 *Holiday Gingerbread House, 8 a.m.-9 p.m., open daily at The Newport Marriott Hotel, 25 Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cup Ave. Free with canned good donation for charity. 849-1000.

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Thursday, December 23 Reading of Night Before Christmas for families, 2 p.m., Edward King House Senior Center, 35 King St. Free. 846-7426.

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*The Polar Express Train Ride, aboard the Newport Dinner Train, see Dec. 10 for details.

Keeping Christmas with the Whitehornes, Samuel Whitehorne House, 10-3 p.m., 416 Thames St. See Dec. 11 for details.

Holiday Lantern Tours of Historic Newport, departing from the Brick Market Museum & Shop, 127 Thames St., 5 p.m. See Dec. 3 for details.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Christmas On Historic Hill,â&#x20AC;? Service of Lessons and Carols, Trinity Church, Queen Anne Sq. 4 p.m. A candlelight service featuring the musicians of Trinity Church. Free will offering.

846-0660. www.trinitynewport.org

Candlelight Christmas Eve service at Newport Congregational Church, 73 Pelham St. at corner of Spring St. 6 p.m. 849-2238.

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Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s actually a theory and a number of books called â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cinematherapy,â&#x20AC;? and any movie buff can get that concept. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Psychology Todayâ&#x20AC;? published an article on this form of sanity maintenance especially for the holidays. Movies make us laugh, cry, think and get transported to a place that might be otherwise accessible only in dreams.

So hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s part one of an overview of whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s opening this Holiday season for gifting and oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own â&#x20AC;&#x153;therapy.â&#x20AC;?

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nâ&#x20AC;&#x201A; On Dec. 10, look for â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Tourist,â&#x20AC;? with Angelina Jolie, Johnny Depp, Rufus Sewell and Timothy Dalton, who played James Bond in â&#x20AC;&#x153;License to Killâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Living Daylights.â&#x20AC;?

Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the premise: Two strangers (Jolie and Depp) meet on a train.

Frank Tupelo (Depp) is heading to Venice to mend a broken heart, but Elise Clifton Ward (Jolie) catches his eye. They become romantically involved, and suddenly people are shooting at Depp. The role was originally offered to Tom Cruise, who passed on the pitch. Frankly, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d rather watch Deppâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s acting.

The Hitchcock reference (his 1946 film â&#x20AC;&#x153;Strangers on A Trainâ&#x20AC;?) is amplified by the fact that the shooters have the wrong manâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;one of Hitchcockâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s favorite story lines. nâ&#x20AC;&#x201A; In â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Fighter,â&#x20AC;? Mark Wahlberg plays real life boxer â&#x20AC;&#x153;Irishâ&#x20AC;?

Mickey Ward, a down and out, given-up-for-finished fighter who makes an amazing comeback. The film explores Mickeyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s early years battling crack addiction, the scars of growing up in a seriously dysfunctional family and overcoming time in prison. Working out as if his very life depended on it, Mickey

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by Lewis as follows: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Her prow was gilded and shaped like the head of a dragon with a wide-open mouth.

She had only one mast and one large square sail, which was a rich purple.â&#x20AC;?

Prepare to become reacquainted with the Great Lion, Aslan (the voice of Liam Neeson). Tilda Swinton returns as the White Witch.

Director Michael Apted is known for helming â&#x20AC;&#x153;Coal Minerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Daughter,â&#x20AC;? the documentary â&#x20AC;&#x153;Seven Up,â&#x20AC;? the mystery thriller â&#x20AC;&#x153;Blinkâ&#x20AC;? and the James Bond spectacle â&#x20AC;&#x153;The World Is Not Enough.â&#x20AC;? And watch out for the eerie green mist surrounding a mysterious island. Green goes back to pre-film days, and it was used in stage plays to signify the presence of a ghost. nâ&#x20AC;&#x201A; Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll probably have to travel across the bridges to see the Dec. 10 release of a new rendition of Shakespeareâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Tempest.â&#x20AC;? Director Julie Taymor (â&#x20AC;&#x153;Across the Universe,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Titusâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fridaâ&#x20AC;?) offers a female protagonist, Prospera played by Helen Mirren. At a time when women practicing the art of alchemy were declared witches, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s about time we have a woman in charge. The cast also includes Alfred Molina, Djimon Honsou, Geoffrey Rush and Jeremy Irons. The Showcase Cinemas will open this, but check all their local venuesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; Warwick, Providence Place and

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Seekonk. nâ&#x20AC;&#x201A; Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t expect all of the holiday season to be mystical, filled with bracing suspense or even close to literary content. On Dec. 22, look out for â&#x20AC;&#x153;Little Fockersâ&#x20AC;? with the entire ensemble cast gathered. Look for the return of Robert DeNiro, Ben Stiller, Blythe Danner, Dustin Hoffman and Barbra Streisand. The cast is rounded out by Owen Wilson, Laura Dern and Harvey Keitel.

(I think Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve seen enough Fockers for this lifetime.) nâ&#x20AC;&#x201A; For intelligent comedy, Dec. 17 promises wide release of â&#x20AC;&#x153;How Do You Know,â&#x20AC;? with Reese Witherspoon, Paul Rudd, Owen Wilson and Jack Nicholson. Writer/director James L. Brooks returns after a sixyear hiatus for this romantic comedy with a love triangle to create much of the kind of mischief we know and love in Brooksâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s films, like â&#x20AC;&#x153;Spanglish, (2004)â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;As Good As It Getsâ&#x20AC;? (1997) and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Broadcast Newsâ&#x20AC;?

(1987).

The Tempest In the Dec. 23 NTW issue, the holiday preview continues, so check back in for more ideas to treat others or yourself with a little Cinematherapy.

Patricia Lacouture currently teaches film studies at Salve Regina University. She also taught at Rhode Island College for ten years. She completed her graduate studies in film from Boston University.

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Annual Holiday Stroll Join the shops on Bellevue Ave. and William St. from 4 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 8 p.m. for a wintertime stroll. Drinks, desserts, and discounts! Look for balloons and carolers at participating storefronts.

Time to Skate The Sovereign Bank Family Skating Center opens for the season at 5:45 p.m. Kick off the season with a visit from Santa and the 30th annual tree lighting! Free, located at the Newport Yachting Center.

Author Program Newport Public Library presents author Alice Goldstein, 7 p.m. 847820 ext. 208.

Christmas in Song A concert by The Newport Navy Choristers, 7:30 p.m., St. Lucyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church, 909 West Main Rd., Middletown. $10 for adults, $6 for children. Tickets are available at the door and at the Potter League, 846-0592

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Christieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x201C; DJ & Dancing with DJ Henney, 10 p.m.

Marina Cafeâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Dick Lupino & Friends 6:30-9 p.m.

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Newport Marriotâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Rebecca Cline on piano, 7-10 p.m.

Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brienâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pubâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;DJ Curfew, 10 p.m.

One Pelham Eastâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Keith Manville Perro Salado â&#x20AC;&#x201C; â&#x20AC;&#x192;â&#x20AC;&#x192; Honky Tonk Knights Rhino Barâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; Reggae Night Hot Like Fire, â&#x20AC;&#x192;â&#x20AC;&#x192; 10 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1 a.m.

Friday, December 10 Christieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x201C; DJ & Dancing, 10 p.m.

The Chanlerâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; Dick Lupino & Friends, 6-10 p.m.

Clarke Cooke - Foreverly Bros.

Hyatt Hotelâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Dave Manuel â&#x20AC;&#x192;â&#x20AC;&#x192; on piano, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.

LaForge Casinoâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Dave Manuel on piano, 7-11 p.m.

Newport Blues CafĂŠ â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Never in Vegas 9:30 p.m.

Newport Grand â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Simply Sinatra-Mike Dutra, 9 p.m.

Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brienâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pubâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Wellstrung, 10 p.m.-12:45 a.m.

One Pelham Eastâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Bobby T Band Rhino Bar â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Felix Brown Rhumbline â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Lois Vaughan Sambar â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Live Acoustic with Andre, 9 p.m.

Saturday, December 11 Christieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x201C; DJ & Dancing, 10 p.m.

Clarke Cooke - Foreverly Bros.

Greenvale Vineyardâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; Dick Lupino & Friends, 1-4 P.m.

Hyatt Hotel - Dave Manuel â&#x20AC;&#x192;â&#x20AC;&#x192; on piano, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.

LaForge Casinoâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Dave Manuel â&#x20AC;&#x192; on piano, 7-11p.m.

Newport Blues CafĂŠ â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sugar, 9:30 p.m.

Newport Grand â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sweet Desire, 9 p.m.

Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brienâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pubâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;DJ Curfew, 10 p.m.-12:45 a.m.

One Pelham Eastâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Vivid Peoples Cafeâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Doinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Time, Acoustic Duo, 5-8 p.m.

Rhino Bar â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Blockhead Rhumbline â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Bobby Ferreira Sambar â&#x20AC;&#x201C; DJ Butch, 9:30 p.m.

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Castle Hill â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Dick Lupino & Friends, 12:30 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3:30 p.m.

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Critter Glitter A jewelry sale at the Potter League for Animals on 87 Oliphant Lane, Middletown from 10 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5 p.m.

Most merchandise is between 30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 70% off retail prices. All proceeds will benefit the Potter League. 8460592.

Holiday Crafting Workshop Jamestown Library invites children to their crafting workshops Monday through Thursdays in Dec. 2 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5 p.m. 423-7280.

Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Book Club The Jamestown Library invites children in grades 3 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5 for the first childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s book club discussion group from 3 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4 p.m. on â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Strange Case of Origami Yodaâ&#x20AC;?

Newport Cooks!

Baking bread made easy. 6 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 8 p.m.

Edward King House, 35 King St., Newport. $50 per student. Register at 293-0740 Discussion Group Channing Church, 135 Pelham St. will host a group discussion on the homeless situation in Newport, 7 p.m.

Newport Gallery Night Explore and experience the art of Newport the second Thursday of every month. 5 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 8 p.m.

Twelve Metre Festivities Gary Jobson 12 Metre movie at the Jane Pickens, 6 p.m. preview party and book signing 5 p.m.

Murder at the Museum Family friendly interactive Murder Mystery show. 7 p.m., $30 for adults, $15 for 17 and under. Newport Art Museum, 76 Bellevue Ave., 848- newportmurdermystery.com 8200, www.

Dec. 10

Critter Glitter 10 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5 p.m. Please see Thursday, Dec. 9 for more details.

Impressions of Christmas Art show by K-12 Newport students. Newport Yacht Club, 110 Long Wharf, 5:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 7:30 p.m.

Holiday Lantern Tour A lantern-lit stroll through Newportâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s streets at 5 p.m. Hear stories detailing ways that colonial residents celebrated the holiday season. Museum & Shop at Brick Market, 127 Thames St., 841-8770 The Bit Players â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Seasonal Bits Ho-ho-ho your way through the holidays with this seasonal twist on improv. 8 p.m., $15, Firehouse Theater, 4 Equality Park Place, 849-3474.

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Holiday Open House at Tennis Hall of Fame A day full of fun at the Hall of Fame. Santa Claus will visit at 3 p.m. Admission is free to all with a donation of a non-perishable food item. 194 Bellevue Ave., 849-3990.

Redwood Library Open House Music, entertainment, refreshments for children and adults, as well as tours of the library. Free.

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Clarke Cooke Houseâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; Bobby Ferreira, 12:30â&#x20AC;&#x201C;3:30 p.m.

Fastnet - Irish Music Session 5 - 9 p.m.

Newport Blues CafĂŠ â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Badfish, 9:30 p.m.

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Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brienâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pubâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; Karaoke, 9 p.m.

One Pelham Eastâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Chopville, 6-9 p.m.; Chris Gauthier, 10 p.m.-1 a.m.

Monday, December 13 Fastnet Pub- â&#x20AC;&#x153;Blue Mondayâ&#x20AC;?

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Rhino Bar- Karaoke

Tuesday, December 14 Rhino Barâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Metal Night

Wednesday, December 15 Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brienâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pubâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; Karaoke, 9 p.m.

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Critter Glitter 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Please see Thursday, Dec. 9 for more details.

Christmas in Sign Performers use sign language to perform a musical holiday show under black light. Proceeds support the arts at the Maher Center. 4 p.m. Casino Theatre, 9 Freebody St., Newport, 866-811-4111.

A Very British Christmas The Jamestown Community Chorus will present “A Very British Christmas, or What the Dickens!”

7:30 p.m., Central Baptist Church, 99 Narragansett Ave., Jamestown, 423-1574

Dec. 15

Newport Community Band Performance of holiday favorites at the Casino Theatre at 3 p.m. Open to all, admission is $8 for adults, $5 for students and seniors. 341-2295.

Critter Glitter 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Please see Thursday, Dec. 9 for more details.

A Very British Christmas 3 p.m., Please see Saturday, Dec. 11 for more details.

Monday Dec. 13

Living Nativity The Cluny School presents its 5th Annual “Living Nativity” on the school grounds at 75 Brenton Rd., Newport. 6 p.m. Dress appropriately and bring a flashlight! In case of bad weather, it will be postponed to Dec. 20. 841-9753.

The Bit Players 8 p.m., Please see Friday, Dec. 10 for more details.

Sunday Dec. 12

Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe The Spanish Community of St. Joseph’s on Broadway is celebrating the feast day at 10 a.m. mass. After mass is a gathering in the basement of the church for traditional Latin American food and dance Help Portrait 2 – 7 p.m. A group of photographers, hair stylists, and make-up artists will offer free portraits to those in need. Trinity Church, Honyman Hall

Tuesday Dec. 14

Newport School Committee Meeting The Newport School Committee regular monthly meeting, 7 p.m., Thompson Middle School, Cafeteria. All are welcome to attend.

Nutmeg & Mistletoe Concert A fund-raiser for the Rogers High School Matthew Quinn Music Scholarship, OceanCliff, 65 Ridge Rd., 7 p.m. $15 per person, 6836565

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TMS Winter Concert Thompson Middle School concert for Advanced Band, Chorus and Orchestra, 7 p.m. Bake sale and 50/50 raffle at intermission. Suggested donation is $3 per person port. Register at 207-4670.

Bangles, Baubles and Glitter Benefit Critters

Gallery Shows & Artist Openings Anchor Bend Glassworks Gallery Gallery open daily 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., 16 Franklin St., 849-0698, www.anchorbendglass.com Art on the Wharf The “Seaside Show.”through Dec. 20. Gallery hours are Fri. – Mon., noon-5 p.m., or by appointment, 33 Bannister’s Wharf, 845-6858 Bestoso Studio Jeannine Bestoso will hold drawing and painting classes at the Edward King House on Tuesdays, 714-7263, www.bestosostudio.com Bristol Art Gallery “Just in Time for the Holidays,” show through Jan., 2011, 423 Hope St., Bristol, 396-9699, www.bristolgallery.net DeBlois Gallery “Itty-Bitty Picture Show,” show through Dec. 24, gallery open Tues.-Sun., noon-5 p.m., 138 Bellevue Ave., 847-9977, www.debloisgallery.com Didi Suydam Contemporary Gallery is open Thurs.-Mon., 12 - 5 p.m., 25 Mill St., 848-9414, www. didisuydam.com.

Harbor Fine Art Featuring the work of seven local artists. Gallery open daily 11 a.m – 5 p.m., 134 Spring St., 848-9711, www.harborfineart.com

Woof! Woof! The adoptable pets at the Potter League for Animals would thank you (if they could) for doing some of your holiday shopping at the shelter, where some very eye-catching baubles and bangles will be on sale as a benefit for the shelter. The Critter Glitter fashion jewelry sale includes some pieces that were originally used as samples in the Sequin line. These are being offered at reduced prices, between 30 and 70 percent off retail prices. The Sequin line features enameled bracelets, chunky contemporary necklaces, and playful pins and earrings. The entire sale price of these items will go to benefit the Potter League. The sale is from 10 a.m to 5 p.m. daily through Dec. 12 at the Potter League, 87 Oliphant Lane, Middletown. A special “Girls’ Night Out” evening is planned for tonight, Dec. 9, from 6 to 8 p.m., with refreshments, games and prizes.

Admission is free. Also part of the sale are jewelry and home accessories from Berebi. For more information on Critter Glitter, visit the website: www.potterleague.org or call 401 846-0592.

The Lady Who Paints Rosemary Kavanagh O’Carroll’s working studio, opening reception Dec. 9, 5-8 p.m., open Tues.-Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and 7 p.m.-midnight until Dec. 22, 9 Bridge St., 450-4791 Portsmouth Arts Guild Annual Holiday Show through Dec. 19, opening reception on Sunday, Dec. 5, 2-4 p.m. 2679 East Main Rd., www.PortsmouthArtsGuild.org

Isherwood Gallery Gallery hours are Wed.-Sat., 38 Bellevue Ave., 699-2276, www.isherwoodgallery.com

Sheldon Fine Art Opening reception forwildlife artist Gerard Smith, Sat.,Dec. 11, 5-7 p.m.

Gallery open daily 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., 59 America’s Cup Ave., Bowen’s Wharf, 849-0030.

Jessica Hagen Fine Art + Design Gallery open Thurs.-Sat. 11 a.m. 4 p.m. and by appointment. 226 Bellevue Avenue, #8, the Audrain Building, second floor, 849-3271, www.jessicahagen.com

Spring Bull Gallery ”20th Annual Les Petites Oeuvres (The Little Picture Show).” through Dec. 30. Gallery open daily noon to 5 p.m. 849-9166

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Mansions, Museums and Historic Sites The Breakers Open daily, 44 Ochre Point Ave., 847-1000, www.newportmansions.org Chateau-sur-Mer Open daily, 474 Bellevue Ave., 847-1000, www.newportmansions.org The Elms Open daily, 367 Bellevue Ave., 847-1000, www.newportmansions.org International Tennis Hall of Fame & Museum Discover the history of tennis through a diverse collection of memorabilia, art and video, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, 194 Bellevue Ave., free for kids under 16 , 849-3990; www.tennisfame.com.

Marble House Open daily, 596 Bellevue Ave., 847-1000, www. newportmansions.org

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Museum of Newport History Exhibits on display depict the city’s role in the American Revolution and its emeravgence as a Gilded Age resort, open daily 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., 127 Thames St., 841-8770, www.newporthaavaistorical.org National Museum of American Illustration Original artworks from the Golden Age of Illustration in a historic Gilded Age mansion, 492 Bellevue Ave., 851-8949, ext. 18, www.americanillustration.org Naval War College Museum Free and open to the public, visitors without a base decal must call the museum to gain access to the Naval Station; 841-2101.

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Newport Art Museum Permanent collection of contemporary and historic works, open daily, 76 Bellevue Ave., 848-8200, www.newportartmuseum.org Newport Historical Society Headquarters Open Monday to Friday, 11am – 3pm. through Nov. 30. 82 Touro Street, Newport, 401-846-0813

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www.redwoodlibrary.org Rough Point Doris Duke’s oceanfront estate, 680 Bellevue Avenue, 847-8344, www.newportrestoration.org Whitehall Museum House Berkely Road, Middletown, open Tuesday-Sunday. Tuesday-Sunday.

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Men’s Basketball (3 – 4) Thursday, Dec. 9, 7 p.m. against Daniel Webster, away, Nashua, NH Saturday, Dec. 11, 3 p.m. against Connecticut College, away, New London, CT

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Women’s Basketball (5 – 2) Saturday, Dec. 11, 2 p.m. against Westfield State, home, Rodgers Rec. Center Women’s Ice Hockey (4 – 5) Friday, Dec. 10, 6 p.m. against Connecticut College, away, New London, CT Saturday, Dec. 11, 3 p.m. against Trinity, away, Hartford, CT Men’s Ice Hockey (1 – 6) Saturday, Dec. 11, 3 p.m. against Amherst, away, Amherst, MA Sunday, Dec. 12, 4:45 p.m. against Southern New Hampshire, home, Portsmouth Abbey

Rogers High School Boy’s Basketball (1 – 0) Friday, Dec. 10, 7:30 p.m. against North Kingstown High School at home Monday, Dec. 13, 7:30 p.m. against Tiverton High School at home Girl’s Basketball (1 – 0) Friday, Dec. 10, 7 p.m. against North Kingstown High School, away Tuesday, Dec. 14, 7 p.m. against Tiverton High School, away Boy’s Hockey (1 – 0) Friday, Dec. 10, 8:30 p.m. against South Kingstown High School at URI Brad Boss Arena Saturday, Dec. 11, 6:30 p.m. against Portsmouth High School at Dennis Lynch Arena

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Girl’s Basketball (2 – 0) Thursday, Dec. 9, 7 p.m. against Our Lady of Fatima High School, away Tuesday, Dec. 14, 7 p.m. against Juanita Sanchez Complex at home Boy’s Hockey (0 – 1) Friday, Dec. 10, 8 p.m. against Toll Gate High School at Thayer Ice Arena Saturday, Dec. 11, 7 p.m. against Narragansett High School at URI Brad Boss Arena Wrestling Friday, Dec. 10, 7 p.m. against Moses Brown at Gaudet Wednesday, Dec. 15, 5:30 p.m. tournament at Johnston High School Girl’s Swimming Thursday, Dec. 16, 7 p.m., against Cranston High School at YMCA Newport County Boy’s Swimming Thursday, Dec. 16, 7 p.m., against Cranston High School at YMCA Newport County

Portsmouth High School Boy’s Basketball Monday, Dec. 13, 7 p.m. against St. Raphael Academy at home Wednesday, Dec. 15, 7 p.m. against Woonsocket High School at home

Girl’s Swimming Thursday, Dec. 16, 3:30 p.m., against Lincoln High School at Cumberland – Lincoln B&G Club

Girl’s Basketball (0 – 1) Thursday, Dec. 9, 7 p.m. against Exeter/West Greenwich High School, away Tuesday, Dec. 14, 7 p.m. against LaSalle Academy at home

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RECENT DEATHS David P. Barker, 45, of Middletown, died Dec. 2, 2010 at the Philip Hulitar Center in Providence. He was the husband of Heidi M. (Reed) Barker. Funeral Services were held Dec. 7. Donations in his memory may be made to the Middletown Rescue 239 Wyatt Road, Middletown, RI 02842.

Eileen (Sullivan) Carter, USN NC, Ret., 71, of Portsmouth, died Saturday, Dec. 4, 2010 at the Grand Islander Healthcare Center in Middletown after an illness. She was the wife of Elliot T. “Skip” Carter. A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Thursday, Dec. 9 in St. Barnabas Church, Portsmouth. Burial private.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Eileen’s memory to Crossroads of Rhode Island, 160 Broad St., Providence, RI, 02903.

John F. “Specks” Harrington, 90, of Newport, died Dec. 3, 2010 at the Newport Hospital. He was the husband of Doris D. (Holman) Harrington. A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Dec. 8 in St. Augustin Church, Newport. Donations in Speck’s memory may be made to Visiting Nurse Services of Newport and Bristol Counties, PO Box 690, Portsmouth, RI, 02871 or to Village House Nursing and Rehabilitation Center – Activities Fund, 70 Harrison Ave, Newport, RI, 02840.

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She was the wife of the late William J. Mathews for 63 years.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, Dec. 13 at 10 a.m. in St. Augustin Church, Carroll Ave, Newport. Burial at St. Columba Cemetery, Middletown. Donations may be made in his memory to the American Cancer Society, 222 Richmond St., Providence, RI, 02903.

James Edward Tucker, 71 of Middletown, died Dec. 4, 2010 in the John Clarke Nursing Center, Middletown. He was the husband of Joan E. (Rowe) Tucker and the late Ruth (Johnson) Tucker. He served in the United States Navy for 20 years, he served during the Korean Conflict, Vietnam War and the Cuban Missile Crisis. A Mass of Christian burial was held on Dec. 9, 2010 in St. Lucy’s Church, Middletown.

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home, including a grand piano, an upright piano, a four-manual, 52 stop organ, eight violins, a trumpet, a bugle, recorders, harmonicas, and a clarinet.

Tell me a little bit about your academic schooling. What grade, where, etc. Any favorite subjects outside of music? I am in the 9th grade in public school. I am interested mainly in music-classical and liturgical.

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What do you do in your spare time, if you have any? I don’t really have a lot of spare time right now. This time of year is busy because of the Christmas music. But when I do have spare time, I usually read novels or listen to music.

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Education or what do you want to be when you grow up? Are you thinking maybe a conductor, a soloist, or a member of a symphony orchestra? I haven’t decided for sure yet but it will involve music.

I’m thinking of some plans that I’m not quite ready to talk about yet.

Do you have an interest in other music besides organ and classical? In addition to the classical, I also love the hymns. There are so many great hymns. It’s important to keep that music alive. As for instruments, I have played a lot of different ones along the way. In middle school, the band director let me rotate through a different instrument each semester which was fun. I play the trumpet in the school band now and I’ve had violin lessons because violin is good for ear training.

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Continued from p. 15 Saturday, December 25 A JOYOUS CHRISTMAS TO ALL

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Happy New Year!

Wednesday, December 29 UnDecked Halls: A Glimpse Behind the Shutters at Rough Point, 680 Bellevue Ave., 10-3 p.m. (last tour at 2:30) *Holiday Train Rides

Thursday, December 30 *Holiday Train Rides Murder at the Museum, 7p.m., Newport Art Museumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s John N.A. Griswold House, 76 Bellevue Ave. Family-friendly interactive mystery

Check the Christmas in Newport website for all the latest updates. www.ChristmasInNewport.com ***Events marked with an asterisk are children friendly.***

Cluny Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Living Nativity While it is supposed to be an annual event, the last three years have been upsetting for the Cluny School Living Nativity due to bad weather. This year, the school has moved the presentation up a week to Monday, Dec. 13 at 6 p.m. Just in case the weather doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t cooperate once again, a rain date is scheduled for Monday, Dec. 20. The children of the Cluny School have been working hard to prepare, and they trust the presentation will take place, for the first time since December 2006.

This annual reenactment of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;First Christmasâ&#x20AC;? is held outdoors, under the stars, and is enhanced by live animals and choral music.

This free event is a gift to the community, expressing the true meaning of Christmas. Please dress appropriately for the weather and bring a flashlight. Cluny School is located at 75 Brenton Rd., Newport.

For more information please call 841-9753 or visit ClunySchool.org.

Getting In the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Spiritâ&#x20AC;?

Toys For Tots

Drop off unwrapped toys for the Toys for Tots Program at the following locations: n Century 21 Access America, located at 640 Thames St., Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5 p.m., and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. until Dec. 23. nâ&#x20AC;&#x201A; On Saturday, Dec. 11, bring an unwrapped toy to Seven Eleven, 726 Aquidneck Ave. in Middletown from 10 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 10 p.m. Get free hot dogs and hamburgers with your toy donation! nâ&#x20AC;&#x201A; Segway of Newport during business hours, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and 10 a.m. - 3p.m. on Sundays.

City Food Drive

City of Newport employees invite the public to join them in a city-wide food drive for the upcoming season. Non-perishable items can be dropped off in the bins at the Police Station or City Hall on Broadway.

Help Keep Neighbors Warm

The Amica Insurance annual coat drive begins Dec. 11. Stop by and donate your new or gently-used coats at the Family Skating Center, at the Yachting Center. Each donor will receive a free cup of hot cocoa! All coats will be donated to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center. The coat drive runs through Jan. 11, 2011

Elves for Elders

Seniors RULE (Resources Unlimited-Liasons for Elders), will be sponsoring their Elves for Elders for the second year. A first name and a gift idea are placed on a star and then placed on a tree located at Clements Marketplace in Portsmouth. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Elves,â&#x20AC;? choose a star, then return the unwrapped gift to the customer service desk at Clements by Dec. 10. A gift-wrapping party will be held at Atria Aquidneck Place, Portsmouth. For more information, call Maxine Hutchins at 286-3821.

Make-A-Wish Saturday, Dec. 10 from 10 a.m.

- 6 p.m., shoppers can stop by the Brahmin handbag store located on Bannisters Wharf to purchase $5 donation coupons to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Rhode Island. Â For every $5 donation, customers will receive a 20 percent discount off any full priced item in the Brahmin store.

Be Healthy Be Blue Be You

Hasbro Hospital Toy Drive

Donations for Hasbro Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital of new and unwrapped gifts are being accepted at a collection box in the Jamestown Recreation Center until Dec. 20. Suggested items include books, CDs, DVDs, games, Disney toys, arts and crafts, and bath and body products.

Holiday Helping Hands

â&#x20AC;&#x192; The East Bay Community Action Program (EBCAP) is seeking donors in Newport County to help families during the holiday season.

Monetary donations (checks made payable to EBCAP with Holiday Helping Hands in the memo line) will be used to purchase gift cards to area supermarkets and department stores. â&#x20AC;&#x192; EBCAPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s staff will provide a small â&#x20AC;&#x153;wish list,â&#x20AC;? including ages and sizes, for those who prefer to shop for presents themselves. To become a donor to Holiday Helping Hands, contact Stacey Murak at 847-7821 ext. 212.

Seniors and Teens as Holiday Helpers

Seniors and teens will be available to wrap presents, iron linens and polish silver at the Jamestown Recreation Center, 41 Conanicus Ave., on Saturday, Dec. 11 and 18 between 2-5 p.m.

Donations of wrapping paper, tissue paper and bows would be appreciated. Proceeds will be used towards the purchase of the new mini-bus. For more information or to sign up, contact 423-7261 or dtungett@jamestownri.net.

Call today to learn more about the BlueCHiP for Medicare plans available during the Annual Enrollment Period, November 15 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; December 31, 2010.

1-888-558-2925 TTY/TDD (Telecommunications Device for the Deaf) 1-877-232-8432 We can assist you seven days a week, 8:00 A.M. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 8:00 P.M.; an automated answering system is available outside these hours.

BlueCHiP for Medicare is a program of Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Islandâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a Medicare Advantage organization with a Medicare contract. The Medicare contract between Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island and the Federal Government is valid for one year. The availability of coverage beyond the end of the current year is not guaranteed. The benefits, formulary, pharmacy network, premium and/or co-payments/co-insurance may change on January 1, 2012. Members may enroll in the plan only during specific times of the year. Contact Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island for more information. Anyone with Medicare may apply, including those under the age of 65 entitled to Medicare on the basis of disability. Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.

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