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A section of Ocean Drive that was damaged by the ocean surge created by Hurricane Sandy in October was closed this week while crews rebuilt the damaged sections. The work was expected to continue at least through the end of the year, and the section of road between the Brenton Point parking area and Gooseneck Cove will be closed to traffic during that time. The Rhode Island Department of Transportation is overseeing the work, which involves repairs to road support structures such as the seawall, sidewalks, curbing, and drainage system. (Photo by Tom Shevlin)
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Time to Vote for 2012 ‘Tree of the Year’ By Katherine Imbrie It’s time to vote for your favorite Newport tree in the annual Tree of the Year contest, sponsored by the Newport Tree & Open Space Commission and the Newport Tree Society. Members of the tree commission selected the nominees. The trees are located throughout Newport on property that is public or visible from the street. Photographs of the trees are on display in the lower lobby of the Newport Public Library. Rob Currier, co-chairman of the Tree Commission and a member of the Tree Society, said that last year’s tree contest drew about 130 votes, more than in previous years: “We used to ask the public to nominate trees, and that might have been a little bit difficult. But last year, we chose the nominees and invited the public to choose among them. It seems to work better that way, because people can look at the display in the library, and vote for their favorite right there.” (You can also view the photos and cast your vote online at www.newportarboretum.org.) The contest runs through January 3, 2013, after which the winning tree will be announced. Each of the trees selected is considered to be an excellent
See TREES on page 2 Weeping European Beech at Salve Regina University.
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After six weeks of deliberation, the Pell Enrollment Options Subcommittee presented their recommendation to the Newport School Committee on Tuesday, Dec. 11 on how to handle the possibility of over-enrollment at the new Pell Elementary School when it opens in September 2013. The subcommittee, which is made up of eight parents, two school committee members, two teachers, and two school principals, examined 10 possible options in the event that the number of students who enroll at Pell is higher than the school’s capacity. The most recent district enrollment figures show 45 elementary classrooms in current use, but the new Pell School will only have 39. Of the ten options examined by the subcommittee, only two met the criteria that the school commit-
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Gardens Proposed for Avenue By Tom Shevlin
Fern Leaf European Beech at Fort Adams.
Copper Leaf European Beech on Touro St.
Hoping to beautify one of the city's most heavily travelled roadways, the owner of a local landscaping company has offered to install a series of decorative plantings along the median of America's Cup Avenue. Jonathan Bourne, of Bourne Green LLC., says that he hopes to create up to 50 small gardens in between the trees located within the grass median that runs from Marlborough Street to Market Square. The flowerbeds, which would measure 3-feet by 4-feet, would be developed and maintained through the support of local businesses and private benefactors in an adopt-aspot program overseen by the city's Public Services Department. In a letter to councilors, Bourne said that because the garden will be sponsored, he won't be able to install all 50 at first. Instead, he said, Bourne Green currently has enough sponsors to plant five of the proposed gardens. "The five sponsors I have already gathered mentioned they would like to add either their family name and or business name to each of the plantings they sponsor," Bourne
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Newport Trees 101 A survey of Newport’s public street trees this year was conducted by Davey Trees, Inc. for the Newport Tree Society. According to the survey, Norway Maples are the most common street trees in the city (660), followed by London Planetrees (324), and English Oaks (295). Among the types of trees of which there are only three or fewer in the city are: Saucer Magnolia, Japanese Umbrella Pine, Butternut, Golden Raintree, and Yellowwood. Of the 4,960 trees surveyed, 18 percent were judged to be in poor to critical condtion, wth 232 slated for removal.
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TREES CONTINUED FROM PG. 1 specimen of its type, said Currier, who was on the tree selection committee. He noted that last year’s Tree of the Year, a European Beech, unfortunately was one of three beeches next to the Newport Public Library that had to be cut down earlier this year. “The loss of those trees wasn’t expected, but it’s not a surprise,” he said. “Beech trees are having a tough time, due to a cocktail of problems, including the fact that many of our Newport beeches are so old that any tiny insult is a big insult, just as when an elderly person doesn’t recover from a cold.” European beeches include Copper, Weeping, Green and other types. Native to Europe, they were planted in great numbers in Newport more than 100 years ago.
“They actually do better here than in most other parts of the country,” said Currier. “The ocean moderates the extremes of temperature, which is what beeches don’t tolerate well.” Still, because of their age, sometimes beeches “just up and die,” explained Currier. “You can love them dearly, but they just don’t refoliate in the spring. It can be from a combination of soil compaction from people walking underneath them, or weather extremes, or something else.” In the case of the three beeches near the library, they had been compromised by root disease and interior rot. All are in the process of being removed this winter.
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Improvements For Toppa Field By Meg O’Neil Structural improvements to Toppa Field are expected to be complete in time for football season next fall. According to City Manager Jane Howington, the city has received grants to repair the deteriorating sports complex through the state's Department of Environmental Management. The news comes four months after School Committee member Rebecca Bolan brought photographs of the field’s conditions to the attention of the committee. Howington told members of the Newport City Council and School Committee Liaison Subcommittee that an initial $165,000 grant will be matched by park capital improvement funds. Bids on the project will be closed on Jan. 16, and once the bid is awarded to a construction group, work on the field will begin promptly, she said. Improvements to the field include the re-grading of sod on the two softball infields, the installation of a new LED scoreboard to replace the existing unit, which is over 30 years old and is supported by rotting wood. Upgrades to the field’s lighting system, repairs to the concrete stands, and the installation of sidewalks to the softball dugouts will also be made. The work will be the first significant improvement to the field in decades. Meanwhile, there appears to be
little progress being made in discussions concerning sharing services between the school department and City Hall. During the subcommittee's Tuesday meeting, School Committee member Robert Leary said that al-
“With the school’s director of maintenance retiring in a year or two, it makes sense to combine the office with the city’s and save $100,000 a year.” – Robert Leary though it’s been a topic of discussion for the last several months, there hasn't been much movement toward combining services. “This seems like an opportunity,” said Leary. “With the school’s director of maintenance retiring in a year or two, it makes sense to combine the office with the city’s and save $100,000 a year.” Howington said that although progress seems slow, the city’s Director of Public Services Bill Riccio and school Director of Maintenance Paul Fagan have met to try to develop a plan. “From my understanding, the trigger for combining the two offices is once the Pell School opens and the school department turns the other elemen-
tary schools over to the city, and Fagan retires,” she said. Bolan said that while she likes the idea of combining maintenance services, she worries that if the school department needed something done, the city might not see it on the same priority level. “We may lose some of that control,” she said. Newport City Councilor Naomi Neville disagreed: “I think the fact that [Howington and Riccio] took comments seriously about the condition of Toppa Field shows the city does feel very responsible towards its fields,” she said. “I think what causes a delay is when the city says, ‘It’s not our job, it’s the school’s job,’ and the school side says, ‘It’s not our job, it’s the city’s job.’ That’s the back and forth where nothing gets done.” If the two maintenance offices were to be combined, Howington said it’s unlikely that a school priority would be ignored by the city. “The city has a lot of buildings that we support and maintain,” she said, “If we were to merge our maintenance facilities, and one of the schools had a leaky roof or no heat, I would think that the last thing we would do is drop that to a low priority. We’d have hundreds of angry parents on our doorstep.” The liaison subcommittee will meet again on Tuesday, Jan. 22 at 11:30 a.m. in room 924 of the Newport Area Career & Technical Center at Rogers High School.
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No Back-In Parking on Broadway By Tom Shevlin Back-in parking will not be part of the final design of the Broadway Streetscape Improvement Project. A report provided by the engineering firm the Louis Berger Group recommended retaining the current parking scheme. Citing expense as well as accident data, City Manager Jane Howington told councilors that at this point there didn't appear to be any overwhelming need to introduce back-in parking along Broadway. The findings mirrored an earlier determination made during the early days of the Broadway Streetscape Project. Set to break ground this spring, the project aims to calm traffic and improve the appearance of one of the city's most heavily trafficked thoroughfares. While back-in parking is seen as transformative by proponents, an analysis by the city found that the proposal could prove too confusing while seeking to correct a problem that doesn't exist. According to Howington, the Interdepartmental Traffic Commit-
tee, which also reviewed the request, found that accident data on Broadway over the previous nine years has provided "only a very few (correctable) angle parking accidents (about 2.5 per year average)." "As such, this historical accident information appears to be insufficient justification to 'mandate' a design change," ITC report concluded. In addition to the lTC's review, Howington noted that it would cost an estimated $49,479 to rework the plans to include back-in parking. "The main issue the ITC is concerned about is public acceptance, especially from the elderly and others who will have either a perceived or real difficulty backing-in. This may also affect tourists who would be unfamiliar with this relatively new concept." However, groups such as Bike Newport, which have been pushing for back-in parking as part of their campaign to make the city safer for cyclists, are urging the city to take a comprehensive look at
the issue. "We recommend additional consideration of back-in parking as a viable and safer alternative to frontin angle parking for Broadway and future projects - in the context of striving for safer roads for all users and as indicated by our embrace of Complete Streets and Safe Routes to School," Bike Newport wrote in an email. "We strongly recommend more complete study of this parking method - in use successfully in dozens of cities across the country and the primary recommendation of federal and state transportation planners as well as livable community advocates." Yet, according to the ITC, while successful in certain communities, reverse diagonal parking has been anything but in others. Pointing to the experiences of Brunswick, Maine and Plattsburg, NY, the ITC found further cause for concern. In those instances, both communities were forced to reverse course after back-in parking installations were introduced to considerable negative reviews.
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NEWS BRIEFS Newport Police Log Newport Fire During the period from Monday, Incident Run Report Dec. 3 to Monday, Dec. 10, the Newport Police Department responded to 470 calls. Of those, 64 were motor vehicle related; there were 38 motor vehicle violations issued and 26 accident reports. The police also responded to 7 incidents of vandalism, 8 noise complaints, 7 animal complaints, 29 home/business alarm calls and conducted 12 school security checks. (4-Cranston Calvert, 3-Rogers, 3 Triplett, 2 Coggeshall) They transported 4 prisoners, responded to 3 suicide calls, (including one call to the Pell Bridge on Tuesday, Dec. 4) and recorded 5 instances of assisting other police departments. 18 special "holiday business checks" were also made. In addition, 30 arrests were made for the following violations: n 5 arrests were made for outstanding bench or district court warrants. n 2 arrests were made for domestic (simple) assault. n 2 arrests were made for felony assault. n 2 arrests were made for driving with a suspended or revoked license. n 1 arrest was made for vandalism. n 1 arrest was made for larceny. n 1 arrest was made for underage drinking. n 1 arrest was made for violating a noise ordinance.
Man Charged with Murder At approximately 11: 12 pm on Wednesday, Dec. 5 the Newport Police Department received a 9-1-1 call for an assault in progress at 53 ½ Gould St. Officers arrived a short time later and found a 44 year old Anthony E. Simmons of 53 ½ Gould St., Apt. B, who had been stabbed several times. He was transported to the Newport Hospital and was pronounced dead at 11:40 p.m. At 11:18 p.m, officers located and arrested 42 year old Joseph Perryman, no known address, on Broadway just north of Gould St. During the investigation police recovered a knife believed to be used in the incident, as well as clothing worn by Perryman during the assault. Perryman was charged with murder and arraigned on Dec. 6 in 2nd Division Court. Newport police are actively processing the crime scene and the investigation is continuing.
City-Wide Toy and Food Drives nThe Newport Police Department and the FOP Lodge #8 are spearheading a city-wide food drive for Christmas food baskets and toys to be distributed locally. Food and new, unwrapped children’s toys can be dropped off in the lobby of the Newport Police Station, at the “Hut,” or Newport City Hall. Monetary donations will also be gladly accepted. nThe Newport Fire Department will be collecting new, unopened toys or gently used toys for children ages 0-16 at the department headquarters, 21 West Malborough St. through Dec. 14. Monetary donations also welcome. All donations will benefit Child and Family Services of Newport County.
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During the period from Monday, Dec. 3 through Sunday, Dec. 9 the Newport Fire Department responded to a total of 124 calls. Of those, 68 were emergency medical calls, resulting in 51 patients being transported to the hospital. Additionally, 9 patients refused aid once EMS had arrived on-scene. Fire apparatus was used for 112 responses: • Station 1 - Headquarters/Rescue 1 responded to 58 calls • Station 1 - Engine #1 and #3 responded to 42 calls • Station 2 - Old Fort Road responded to 18 calls • Station 2 - Engine responded to 19 calls • Station 5 - Touro Street/Engine 5 responded to 28 calls
Specific situations fire apparatus was used for include: 1 - Building fire 1 - Vehicle fire 1 - High Angle rescue 1 - Gas leak 1 - Carbon monoxide incident 2 - Electrical wiring / arcing or equipment problems 1 - Animal problem 7 - Assist public calls 4 - Motor vehicle accidents 7 - Fire alarm system sounding - no fire 6 - Fire alarm system sounding - due to malfunction In the category of fire prevention, the department performed 8 smoke alarm inspections for house sale, 16 life safety inspections, and provided 5 fire system plan reviews. Fire Prevention Message: Space heaters, whether portable or stationary, accounted for almost (32%) of home heating fires and four out of five (80%) of home heating fire deaths. The leading factor contributing to ignition for home heating fire deaths was heating equipment too close to things that can burn, such as upholstered furniture, clothing, or bedding. Space heater safety tips: Do not overload the circuit; Do Not use an extension cord; Do Not leave it unattended; Do Not go to bed with it on. —Information provided by FM Wayne Clark, ADSFM
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Friends of Ballard Park is accepting donations of Christmas tree lights and lamps for use in its 8th Annual Illuminated Garden in February. The free event features thousands of lights displayed on the trees and unique features of Ballard Park’s three acre quarry meadow during Newport’s Winter Festival. This year’s event is scheduled for Feb. 21, through Feb. 23 from 6 to 9 pm. Working Christmas tree lights of all shapes, sizes and colors will be accepted. Thoroughly clean one gallon milk jugs. The jugs will be used by Newport elementary school students to build igloos which will be displayed on February 21, 22 & 23 in Ballard Park. Friends of Ballard Park will acknowledge all donations with a receipt which may be used on for tax purposes. Drop off lights or milk jugs to Friends of Ballard Park’s office at 226 Bellevue Avenue #10 Monday through Friday from 10 am to 5 pm. For more information about the Friends of Ballard Park call 6193377 or visit www.ballardpark.org .
Kiwanis Christmas Trees The local Kiwanis Club will be selling trees everyday until Dec. 24 at the corner of East Main Road and Forest Avenue from 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. Monday thru Saturday and 9 a.m. 5 p.m. on Sundays. All of the proceeds will benefit local charities. For more information, call 846-4290.
Black Dog Parade to Benefit Potter League Pups of all ages and their owners are welcome to join in the First Annual Black Dog Doggie Parade on Saturday, Dec. 15 at 12:30 p.m. Strutting canines and companions will step off in front of the Black Dog General Store, 33 Bannister's Wharf, stroll around the wharves, and return to the store for refreshments and giveaway festivities. The event is free but donations to the Potter League are most encouraged.
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For What It’s Worth Mr. Santi: When we cleaned our fire screen recently some of the paint came off. How much does this reduce the value? We bought this screen about 20 years ago for $600 in an area shop. — A Clean Freak! Dear Clean Freak: From the photo, it looks like there are several panels that have losses. This style screen from the 1880’s often used fired-painted decorations. Heat from the fire can cause failure of the surface over time. I would say that you have not lost any value of the screen but it would have been worth a few hundred dollars more if the panels were perfect. Look under stained glass in the area yellow pages to fine a professional who might be able to re-decorate the distressed panels. – Federico Santi, Partner, Drawing Room Antiques (The Drawing Room offers free appraisals by appointment. Call 841-5060 to make an appointment.) Do you have a treasured item and want to know “what it’s worth?” Send an image, as hi-res as possible, directly to Federico at: drawrm@hotmail.com or 152 Spring St., Newport
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The Edward King House will celebrate the gift of the George Gordon King estate to the City of Newport on Sunday, Dec. 16 from 4 -6 p.m. King's generous donation was made with no restrictions in 1912. Refreshments will be served. There will also be tours of the center which was used as the "People's Library in Newport" for many years.
With Hollywood transitioning to the digital age, fewer movies are being shot using 35mm film. The shift in technology calls for movie theaters around the country to buy expensive digital projectors to display the latest movies. The Jane Pickens Theater is looking to raise $55,000 for the new equipment through a campaign on Kickstarter. com. So far, 127 people have backed the campaign, bringing in $20,439 to help fund the project. However, there’s a catch. There are only 14 days left to raise the remaining $33,000 or the Jane Pickens will not receive the donated funds. Those who pledge money can receive certain reward packages from the Jane Pickens as a “thank you” for contributing to the new equipment. Visit Kickstarter.com and search “Keep the JPT” to contribute to the project.
Broadway Caroling Carolers will stroll and sing along Broadway on Friday, Dec. 14. with the assistance of Christopher Carbone, the Thompson Middle School Chorus and other adults will from the Off Broadway Neighborhood Association will meet at the Colony House in Washington Square at 3:30 p.m. Carolers will move up Broadway to the Firehouse Theater, where there will be treats and eggnog. All voices welcome to join in the fun!
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EDITORIAL Size Matters
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esterday, the calendar read 12/12/12; it's the fourth day of Chanukah's eight-night celebration, and the first day of the 12 days of Christmas. The date 12/21/12 holds meaning for some people as the end of the Mayan Calendar – or more specifically, the 13th Baktun. Doomsday prophecies aside, on the 25th, many of us will celebrate Christmas Day, and a week later we'll ring in the New Year – at which point we'll have run through all 366 days of 2012 (it was a leap year.) Most of these dates and numbers are rather mundane. But there are some other numbers that come to mind this week that are troubling. Take for example, the ten years we've spent discussing the need to upgrade the city's elementary schools. Or the $30 million voters approved to spend on the new Pell Elementary School. And, of course, the 800 students the building was originally designed to hold. When it opens next year, the building will be the largest elementary school in the state. Unfortunately, it will be too small for its intended use. According to school department data, over the course of the last ten years, the average enrollment for the city's pre-K-4 student population has been 910 students. Two years ago, voters were told that the school only needed to be big enough to house 800 students. However, with enrollment showing no sign of decreasing, school officials were forced earlier this year to spend $500,000 to add two more classrooms to the already sizable building. Unfortunately, even that wasn't enough. As it stands today, after more than a decade of discussion, design, and debate, some of our youngest school children will either be attending school next year in state-of-the-art trailers (or as school officials call them, modular classrooms), or to an unspecified school building. Is this really the best we can do? Is this the best message we can send to young families as they decide where to live and send their kids to school? When we look back on the Pell School 30 years from now, what will think? Will we be proud of the outcome? At this point, it seems doubtful. And that's unfortunate, considering the school's namesake. When he was in office, the late Sen. Claiborne deB. Pell was a tireless champion of education, urging government to strive to provide the best to the most at the least. Today, his name is synonymous with higher education through the federally-funded grant program that bears his name. The members of the School Committee who have led the Pell School building process may have had the best of intentions, but their execution – from the public process leading up to the final design, straight through to the decision to install "modular classrooms" – has been dismal. In the months leading up to the project's approval, we were told repeatedly that the school would be big enough; that the site was adequate; and that the design was the best it could be. School Committee member Robert Leary was the lone voice at Tuesday's School Committee who wondered if it was time for the group to admit that they had made some significant mistakes. Given these latest developments, one can only wonder, if not now, then when?
Singing for Shelter To the Editor: We want to thank everybody for making our 5th annual Singing For Shelter concert such a success! This year, we were able to raise $3500 for The McKinney Shelter and Lucy's Hearth and we all had fun doing it. Many thanks to the following volunteers and musicians for putting on another memorable show: John Flanders Consulting, Frank Dwyer and Stagecraft, Channing Memorial Church, Christmas In Newport, John Michael and Di-
ana Skaggs, Rick Jones, Tom Perrotti, Jimmy Winters, Ray Davis, John Flanders, The Elderly Brothers, Jack Casey, Ed Ledwith, Tim May, Mike Fischman, Ed McGuirl, Al Fresco Flutes, Rand Bradbury, Andrea Leclaire, Chief Noda, Michael Khouri, Sky Sabin, Eleanor Sabin, Bill Thomas, and Harry Spring. Thank you all for giving of your time and talents for the benefit of these shelters.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR What it Means to 'Preserve' To the Editor: If "Preservation" is a serious intent and concern of The Preservation Society of Newport County, then the Society should be more interested in preserving the house, grounds and the trees on a National Historic Landmark site as designated by the National Park Service in 1994, than in building an enormous Visitors Center on the grounds of The Breakers. The American Heritage Dictionary describes the word Preserve 1. To protect from injury, peril, or other adversity. 2. To keep in perfect or unaltered condition 3. To maintain intact. Building a 4,000-sq.-foot structure on The Breakers property will destroy the historical elements of the landscape and alter the original
Public 'Input' is Ignored To the Editor: Oh, yes, indeedy. Let's have another public excavation project with the Newport brand of transparency. Transparency here seems to mean that the project is already a done deal but those desiring the project will let the public have a say before they continue to do just exactly as they please. Hey, let's really have some quality input and invite Maya Lin to tell us her view of what a Welcome Center should be, and how and where it should be constructed. After all, Ms. Coxe and members of the board were all for Maya Lin's plans for a new concept at Queen Anne Square. I belong to the Preservation Society and I think that if a Welcome Center is really needed, it should be on the corner of Narragansett and Bellevue, by the offices of the Society. That location is central to the mansion district and those streets can take the extra traffic better than Ochre Point and Ruggles. The Breakers should remain exactly as is.
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schematics of the property. This does not fall within the meaning of "Preservation." Allowing the grounds, the house and many of its contents to fall into disrepair does not fall under the meaning of "Preservation". Overuse, wear and tear, and neglect is resulting in the property being poorly maintained. The Society is not practicing their fiduciary responsibilities when they allow their most valuable property to fall into such neglect. Preserving the historical importance of the Breakers, its grounds and telling the story of the extraordinary family who built this magnificent home is vitally important to "historic Newport." Any dissolution of this experience will only sterilize
the house and make it less interesting for the visitor experience. How does building a structure that is out of place, unwanted, and will defile an Historic Landmark site fall within the description of the word Preserve? The Mission of The Society is as an advocate for the preservation of historic Newport, as said by The Society's President Donald O. Ross in the 2011-2012 Annual Report. So let's hear it for preserving historic Newport and build The Preservation Society's visitors center somewhere other than on the grounds of The Breakers, where it will ruin the historical fabric of this landmark property.
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City to Get Web Upgrade By Tom Shevlin Let's call it Newport 2.0. Pushing ahead with efforts to improve communications and make City Hall more user-friendly, city officials are preparing the first major redesign of the city's website since it went online more than a decade ago. Earlier this week, City Manager Jane Howington recommended that the City Council award a $31,000 contract for website redesign, content migration and hosting to Vision Internet Providers, Inc. The contract would also included an additional $6,000 per year for hosting, maintenance, and assorted upgrades, as well as a free redesign after four years and would be paid for at least in part by a $15,000 allotment from the council's contingency account. Anticipated to come online some time in 2013, the new site is expected to feature a number of new features aimed at making the city's municipal affairs more accessible to the general public. As Howington explained to councilors in a Nov. 29 memo: "Government website design has grown significantly over the last few years and many options are included in the redesigned site. Examples include emergen-
cy notifications; limited streaming; community and city calendars; the ability to fill out forms on-line; mobile phone access; RSS feeds: city blog features; ability for citizens to file a complaint or call for service on-line and track its progress; integration with social media; community spotlight features and many more. "The new site will provide significantly more flexibility and usefulness. The emphasis is on on- line communication in support of the Council's strategic goals." Vision Internet describes itself as a national leader in government website development, creating over 400 sites for communities across the country, and garnering over 200 industry awards. Howington reported that the city received a total of 12 responses to its request for proposals, of which four were selected to submit demonstration websites to an evaluation team. According to Howington, the evaluation team, which was made up of an equal number of administration employees and outside volunteers, "was in full agreement as to which vendor to recommend to Council for award of contract."
Ordinance Limits Turbine Use By Tom Shevlin Newport was poised this week to adopt a new zoning ordinance that would limit the location of wind turbines to commercial areas. The vote, which was expected Wednesday, follows months of deliberations and a special workshop held last week in which city planners formally presented their proposal to the public. Aimed at governing the installation of residential and commercialscale wind turbines, the proposal comes almost a year after councilors passed a resolution temporarily halting any new applications for home-based wind turbines and directing city staff to develop a workable ordinance to govern the placement and size of turbines in the future. The action stemmed from a request by John McNulty, a Fifth Ward resident, to erect a new turbine in his yard on Eastnor Road. (McNulty has had several turbines on his roof since 2008.) Following a directive from the council, Planning Board members began crafting an amendment that would satisfy the city's need to balance neighborhood interests, while also allowing land owners an avenue for pursuing renewable energy sources. The end product effectively limits the presence of turbines to the city's industrial zone in the North End and commercial waterfront areas. Turbines would be prohibited in areas such as Historic Hill, Point, Fifth Ward, and Ocean Drive. That came as a disappointment to some. "Turbines are as natural as fishing boats in neighborhoods near the water," said Doug Sabetti, the owner of Newport Solar and a member of the city's Energy and Environment Commission. Noting that turbines are prevalent on both
Martha's Vineyard and Block Island, Sabetti suggested that the council leave open the possibility for turbines in certain residential areas such as Ocean Drive. Beth Milham, also a member of the Energy and Environment Commission, agreed. "In general, we're very happy with the resulting ordinance," she said, however, "Newport is a living historical area, not a museum" Accordingly, she asked that certain areas of the Historic District be included in the ordinance. While turbines might not be appropriate in The Point or on Bellevue Avenue, she said that they are in keeping with other interior areas on the southern end of town off Ocean Drive, so long as they don't negatively impact quality of life.
Turbines are as natural as fishing boats in neighborhoods near the water," said Doug Sabetti.
Planners, however, saw reason for caution, and in June found the proposed zoning amendment consistent with the city's Comprehensive Plan. "Upon much public deliberation and due diligence over the course of the previous three months, the board has crafted a proposed zoning amendment that balances the ability of Newport property- owners to construct and maintain wind energy systems while simultaneously protecting the city's historic aesthetic and quality of life," wrote Planning Board Chair James Dring. According to Dring, board members tried to ensure that residential-scale wind energy systems are
Councilors Bid Farewell By Tom Shevlin
Wednesday marked the final regular meeting for two of Newport's seven City Council members. First Ward Councilor Charles Y. Duncan and Stephen R. Coyne received praise and well wishes fromfellow councilors in their last meeting before the new council is sworn in in January. For Coyne, who was first elected in November of 2004, it was the second time in two years that he said farewell to the council. After previously serving from Jan. 2, 2005 through Jan. 2, 2011, Coyne was tapped to fill the remainder of Mayor Stephen C. Waluk's term after he resigned his seat after being appointed to a top position in the state's judicial branch. As noted in a resolution passed on Wednesday, since returning to the council, Coyne has "diligently pursued moving forward on issues concerning increased infrastructure improvements, strategic planning initiatives, economic development for local businesses and promoting the City as a desirable place to live and work." He was also applauded for his "admirable sense of community spirit and commitment to the residents of the City of Newport." Duncan, who since 2005 has represented the city's First Ward, was commended out for his "oldschool, gentlemanly approach" to politics, and for providing a "unique voice on many issues."
Charlie Duncan A former riverboat captain, Duncan was known for his often colorful commentary and straightforward approach to issues. He supported green technologies and promoted bike and pedestrian safety. A former member of the city's Zoning Board of Review, Duncan prided himself on representing what he believed were the neighborhood interests of his ward. His replacement on the council is political newcomer Marco T. Camacho. Coyne is the owner of Active Sole, a shoe and apparel retailer on Bowen's Wharf. Duncan is the owner of Duncan Designs, a custom sign shop located on Caleb Earl Street, right off Broadway. Both say that they plan on staying active in the community and thanked their fellow councilors for their comradery.
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allowed "only where the Comprehensive Plan deems them to be appropriate." Councilors asked few questions of Dring and City Planner Andrew DeIonno during the workshop, with most of the discussion centering around fine-tuning the ordinance and seeking to better understand its restrictions. Under the ordinance, residential turbines would be permitted only at heights that are in keeping with the scale of single-family homes, and any deviation from the dimensional requirements would require a Special Use Permit from the Newport Zoning Board of Review. Commercial-scale wind energy systems would only be allowed in the Commercial Industrial Zone and the Traditional Maritime Zone, and would also require a Special Use Permit. Utility-scale wind turbines like those found in Portsmouth were deemed "inappropriate for a city as densely developed as Newport." According to Dring, the ordinance was modeled after existing ordinances in Massachusetts, and would include a requirement for an annual safety inspection for any turbine erected within the city. Ben Riggs, who has been a vocal turbine skeptic, questioned whether turbines were truly a public policy issue. Suggesting that they could have a negative impact on property values and could conflict with the city's noise ordinance, he likened turbines to a backyard pool and argued that wind power has not been established to be any more economical than traditional power sources. McNulty saidbthat his turbines have performed well and added that he intends to maintain them despite the new ordinance.
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CONTINUED FROM PG. 1 wrote. "I believe this attribute will encourage sponsors to donate to the beautification of America's Cup Avenue." Within each garden, Bourne Green plans to install four annual plantings, not to exceed three feet in height. The proposal, which has won the support of city Tree Warden Scott Wheeler, will also require approval by the state Department of Transportation, which maintains the roadway. Wheeler was enthusiastic in his support for the plan. "If Mr. Bourne's project is successful, it will be a wonderful addition to the City," he said, adding, that in the event that Bourne chooses not to extend the adopt-a-spot agreement with RIDOT in the future, it would be his responsibility to return the garden areas to grass. Councilors were expected to accept the gift at their Wednesday, Dec. 12 meeting. Anyone interested in adopting a spot should call or email Jonathan Bourne at (401) 662-2499, or bournegreenri@ gmail.com.
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Yacht Club Planning Pier Repairs By Tom Shevlin Faced with deteriorating infrastructure, the membership of the Newport Yacht Club is planning an ambitious pier rehabilitation project that could also serve as a buffer to the city's bustling Perrotti Park facility. The club, which is located at a city-owned property at 110 Long Wharf, is seeking permission to undertake an estimated $800,000 in repairs to the facility's existing wood pier. Under the plan, which required City Council approval, the club intends to replace the pier with a concrete floating structure with approximately six-feet of draft. According to the city, the floats that the club has selected "will actually help protect the City's docks at Perrotti Park," acting as wave attenuators. The current pier has a wave fence, but it varies in depth depending on the tide. According to City Manager Jane Howington, Harborrnaster Tim Mills has reviewed the proposed improvements and is supportive of project, with the following condition: the Yacht Club will not raft on the south face, nor will they will moor a boat on the east face at the entrance to the Perrotti Park Basin. The cost of the repairs will be paid by the club and through a special assessment on the membership.
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CLASSROOMS CONTINUED FROM PG. 1 tee desired: moving all kindergartners to an alternate location such as Triplett School; or leasing modular classrooms to be used at Pell School grounds. The committee voted to pursue modular classrooms at the Pell School as the first priority, with the condition that if the modular rooms are not feasible, all kindergartners would be moved to an alternate location. The vote passed 4 – 3, with committee members Jo Eva Gaines, Sandra Flowers, and Charles Shoemaker opposed. Those who voted against the action wanted to wait a few months to learn the cost of the options, as well as examine early enrollment figures before making a final decision. Subcommittee members Aida Neary and Melissa Turner presented the group’s recommendation to the school committee. Neary said the group thoroughly examined current data in case the need for classrooms became a reality, even though it is possible that no extra classrooms may be needed. “Enrollment has been trending up since 2008, but predicted forecasts were showing a decrease,” she said. “This is why we found ourselves in this situation.” Neary said school enrollment in Newport could be influenced by several things: Navy families moving into and out of the area; a “new school effect” which lures families to attend a new school; an expansion of the district’s pre-kindergarten; and the Newport Heights Phase 5 Project adding 82 houses in the city’s north end in the next few years. The subcommittee also recommended that the school district begin the enrollment process earlier in the year than it usually does. “Why not start it in January and see what those numbers are going to be earlier rather than later,” Neary asked. One member of the committee suggested that the issue of overenrollment is an embarrassment: “It’s a shame that people do not
like to admit that we made a huge mistake,” committee member Robert Leary said. “We started building this school for 800 kids, then we had to spend an extra $500,000 for two more classrooms [for 50 more students], and now we still don’t have enough room.” Neary stressed the importance of acting in a timely manner. “I would rather be on the front page of the newspaper on Aug. 15 and say we did all this work and we do not need these additional classrooms instead of being in the newspaper on Aug. 15, saying we have 100 extra students and we don’t know where to put them.” -In other news, the committee commended Chairman Patrick Kelley for his service to the Newport School Committee since 2009. The meeting on Tuesday was Kelley’s last, as he did not seek re-election to the committee in November. Bolan provided an overview of Kelley’s accomplishments, including his commitment to getting the Pell School up and running, his advocacy on addressing truancy, and his determination to see math and science remain a primary focus for the district. Kelley thanked the community for electing him: “Thank you for giving me the opportunity to serve,” he said. “I’ve tried to do what is right and be open to the public. I hope the future school committees do the same, but I am looking forward to a little free time.” School committee member Charles Shoemaker will become chairman in January. The School Committee also passed a resolution recognizing the Rogers High School freshman football team, which recently became Rhode Island Div. II State Champions. Prior to this season, the freshman football team had not won a game in three years and had not won a championship since 1998. The team was also recognized for their accomplishment by the Newport City Council on Wednesday, Dec. 12.
Naval Community Briefs Flu Shots at Clinic and Commissary Naval Health Clinic New England Newport continues to offer flu vaccine to active, reserve and retired military personnel, Naval Station DoD personnel, and eligible dependents Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., on a walk-in basis. Flu shots, flu mist and Fluzone (for those 65 and older) are available at the clinic. Additional staff is on 8-11 a.m. and 1-1:30 p.m. to lessen wait times. Bring proper identification and report directly to the check-in desk in the Immunizations Clinic. On Saturday, Dec. 15, NHCNE will set up shop at the Newport Commissary from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to immunize shoppers wishing to get the vaccine. All Tricare beneficiaries ages 10 and up, DoD personnel and
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For centuries, nature was the foundation of Christmas décor. Trees are green, berries are red, and pine cones just happen to be the fragrant fruit of pine and fir trees. During the Christmas holiday, the pine cones are brown, dry, and brittle –perfect for placing in a large bowl and spraying with essential oil of pine. This creates a wonderfully fragrant home. The structure of a pinecone is really an amazing piece of natural art. Its texture absorbs the essence of pine, so it only needs to be renewed about once a week. A tiny bit of essence goes a long way. Pine cones have a long history in Christmas décor. In the 19th century, people in Germany and Austria created papier-mache pine cone shapes that were painted in either silver or gold paint. These faux pine cones were typically filled with hard candies at Christmas. They would have a thin string attached to them and were then hung on the tree for children – a lovely tradition still practiced to this day. Many of the beautiful glass, silver, and gold pine cone ornaments you can purchase for your Christmas tree are from Germany. They are delicately made from thin glass and painted on the inside. The pine cone is also a symbol of prosperity for the New Year. The pine cone shape found its way into molds for small Christmas cakes. A small amount of pound-cake type batter flavored with lemon and cinnamon would be baked to a golden brown. When popped out of their tiny cake molds, they were sprinkled with powdered sugar to look like snow. You can find these molds online from baking sites. The story of the German Christmas pickle, whether fact or fiction, is great fun. In Germany, glass ornaments were made in the shapes of fruits, nuts, and vegetables. As the story goes, a small pickle-shaped ornament would be placed inside the darkest reaches of the Christmas tree. On Christmas Eve, when presents are opened in Germany and Bavaria, the child who was the first to find the special pickle ornament would receive two gifts. The first gift was good health and good luck for the entire New Year, and the second gift was an extra present. The word Pomander is from the French Pomme d’Ambre. A literal
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The sweet smelling scent of oranges and cloves will fill your home with citrus freshness. translation is “apple of amber” or golden apple. The “ambre” they are referring to, however, is not amber, as we know it, but “ambergris.” Ambergris is a by-product of whales that becomes waxy over time and is used in perfumes. The French queen Marie Antoinette was known to wear a small “pomme d’ambre” at her waist. The intricately carved and etched balls were made from silver or gold and filled with the exotic wax ambergris. The odor was more medicinal than fragrant, but quite potent. Ambergris was ultimately replaced in pomanders by herbs, rose petals, and finally spices. Today, pomanders are made of porcelain, wood, or metal. The most charming of all pomanders are the ones you make at Christmas for very special friends and family. They are simple to make. These are the tools and supplies you need to make a pomander: A bag of navel oranges A box of very pointed and sharp toothpicks (flat toothpicks will not work, they must be round), or a Size 4 knitting needle A bag of cloves in bulk (these may be ordered online in one-pound bags). A half yard of ribbon for tying up the finished pomander and making a bow Half-inch wide masking tape
Time and patience Make your pomanders this week so they have time to dry before Christmas day. Here is how to make your pomander: Knead the orange in your hands to loosen the rind Tape the orange, so that you have made four equal quadrants You will be filling the un-taped areas of your orange with cloves poked into the rind Make a hole in the orange rind with the sharp toothpick and place one clove per hole. Repeat this process until the entire quadrant is brown with cloves. The aroma is fantastic and will make you yearn for some crepes Suzette. Place the pomanders in a paper bag in the kitchen or a room that is usually warm. After the pomander begins turning hard (it will eventually turn into a rock), remove the tape and replace it with Christmas ribbon. Tie a knot at the top after you have guided your ribbon around the clove-less portions, leave some length for hanging the pomander. Your pomander should be fragrant for at least six months. Cynthia Gibson is a gardener, food writer and painter. She gardens passionately and tends her miniature orchard in Newport.
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Owl Magic and Mystery By Jack Kelly
The nocturnal nature of most owl species, and their ability to silently hunt prey, has long puzzled humankind. Owls have been the subject of myths, fairy tales, legends and literature for millennia. Steeped in mystery and rumored to have magical powers, as well as great knowledge, these creatures have been revered in many cultures around the world. While North American Owls vary in size and have diet differences, all have strong, hooked bills and talons which are suitable for capturing, killing, and eating live prey. Nocturnal-hunting owls’ eyes are specially adapted for light gathering during night foraging. They have round facial discs that focus sound waves to their very sensitive ear openings. The ear openings of some owls such as the Barn Owl and Great Gray Owl are extremely asymmetrical which allows them to pinpoint the location of rodents tunneling under deep snow or hidden beneath deep grasses on moonless nights. Nocturnal owls hunt by stealth in flight, usually taking prey on the ground, or in the case of smaller owl species, insects on the wing. They have serrations on the outer edges of their wings and layers of down between their wing feathers, which make their flights almost inaudible. Owls usually swallow prey items whole, later regurgitating a pellet of the bones, fur, and other indigestible parts. Owls have also been nicknamed “the Night Watchmen of Gardens” by farmers and gardeners because of the way they control insect and rodent pests. The majority of owl species have cryptic plumage colors that help camouflage them as they roost by day. These colors are mostly comprised of browns, rusts, black, and white. Varied species have “horns” or large ear tufts that make the owls look bigger and help with camouflage.
Snowy owl. (Photo Bob Weaver) Many owls time their breeding to coincide with the peak abundance of prey. Some species such as the Snowy Owl will skip a breeding season if there is a perceived lack of prey for young. Last year saw a southward irruption (mass migration due to collapse of food supply) of juvenile Snowy Owls from their Arctic range. It is unknown why the arctic prey population of lemmings collapsed. Snowy Owls, which are diurnal (daytime) predators, were observed foraging for food in 33 states. The Newport and Jamestown areas saw as many as four Snowy Owl juveniles during this time. There are a number of permanent resident owl species on Aquidneck Island. Great Horned Owls, Barn Owls, Barred Owls, Eastern Screech Owls and an occasional Long-eared Owl inhabit various habitats across the region. However, mated pairs and juvenile Shorteared Owls regularly visit Newport County in the winter and can be found hunting over open habitats such as farm fields, marshes and meadows. They forage mostly at night but can be found hunting by day. They usually depart in midmarch for their mating and nesting areas in northern Canada and Alaska.
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NATURE The Great Horned Owl is a large and powerful nocturnal raptor that is found across Newport County. This species has prominent ear tufts on the sides of its head resembling large horns. It has a body length of almost 2 feet with a wingspan of about 4 feet. It has very broad wings and tail, similar to the Red-tailed Hawk. It is capable of lifting 3 times its own body weight of approximately 2.6 pounds. The Great Horned Owl emerges at dusk and will survey an open area from its favorite perch for almost any type of prey. It will take small rodents, rabbits, skunks, opossum, snakes, other owls, roosting hawks, and birds as large as grouse, NightHerons, and American Bittern. This impressive species is the first to enter its mating and nesting season, usually in early December. There have been reports from across the island of the familiar duet of paired adults which consists of low hooting, accelerating at first, and then closing with 2 longer hoos. A nighttime walk through some of the “greener” regions of the island may offer a first hand experience with a pair of courting owls. On Friday, December 21, 2012 the Norman Bird Sanctuary will offer a guided, family Owl Prowl through the preserve from 6pm7:30pm. Reservations are suggested for this event. For more information visit: www.normanbirdsanctuary.org or call 401-8462577. For more information on owl species visit the Cornell University Ornithology website: http:// www.allaboutbirds.org or visit the Rhode Island Audubon Society at: http://asri.org
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The natural world is as close as one’s own backyard, fire escape or porch. An outing with nature might be as simple as pouring a cup of coffee, sitting at the kitchen table, and looking out the window at a birdfeeder. The winter season is a prime time to begin an adventure in nature with your family, observing the many different species that visit feeding stations. Birds need to consume large amounts of food during the cold months for energy and to maintain body warmth. Natural insect prey and seeds may be scarce, so many songbirds will seek out feeding stations. Recently, winter finches including Pine Grosbeaks, Pine Siskins, Redpolls, White-winged Crossbills and Red Crossbills have been sighted in Rhode Island. These birds usually winter in Canadian forests, but due to the failure of the tree-seed crop in Ontario and Quebec, they have moved south in search of food. Starting a birdfeeding station is easy, and it can make a great Christmas present for a budding naturalist. Colorful songbirds including Cardinals, Blue Jays, Goldfinches, Black-capped Chickadees, Tufted Titmice and many more species are
Female cardinal. (Photo by Jack Kelly) attracted to feeders. Most major retail outlets sell bird feeders and birdseed. Feeder and seed choices depend on which types of birds you want to attract. Other items that will enhance a feeding station and attract a wide variety of birds are suet cages and suet blocks. Suet blocks attract different species such as woodpeckers, nuthatches, Brown Creepers and various other birds. Reliable food sources will keep birds returning regularly to feeding stations. Providing a constant water source near feeders will also ensure repeat visits. The placement of feeding stations is also important. They should be placed in a sunny, windless southeastern exposure
close to trees, shrubs or hedges that will provide escape and safe haven from predators. There are a number of field guides for the casual bird watcher viewing a new feeding station. Locally, the Norman Bird Sanctuary’s gift shop offers the Peterson’s and Sibley’s field guides for bird identification. For the novice observer, the gift shop offers “Backyard Birding” by Randy Minetor, and “Comprehensive Introduction to Bird Watching” by Sheila Buff. These guides have waterproof covers, so they may be carried into the field. Waterproof, pocket-sized naturalist guides that help to identify many species of flora and fauna are also available. If the shop is out of stock, the staff will arrange a special order. The Nature Shop, located at the Audubon Society Center, 1401 Hope St. (Rte. 114), Bristol, carries strong, well-crafted birdfeeders, along with multiple birdseed varieties and field guides. For more information visit: www. normanbirdsanctuary.org, or call 846-2577, or www.asri.org or call 949-5454 For more information on bird species, visit: www.allaboutbirds. org or Cornell University Lab of Ornithology at www.birds.cornell.edu.
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31 Old Beach Road George Champlin Mason House ~ 1873 29 Elm Street Third and Elm Press ~ Pre 1750 25 Willow Street ~ 1757
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The holiday season is a great time to experience all that Newport has to offer. Many attractions have special exhibits this month, but they’re well worth a visit at any time of year. Here’s a selection, including their holiday open dates and hours: International Tennis Hall of Fame and Museum, Newport Casino, Bellevue Ave. Open 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Admission. 849-3990. www.tennisfame.com. Museum and Shop at the Brick Market, 127 Thames St., open daily 10 a.m. in December (closed 12/25). 841-8770. Newport Art Museum, 76 Bellevue Ave. Open Tues.-Sat. 10 – 4 p.m., Sunday 12-4 p.m. Closed Dec. 25. Admission, ongoing exhibits in Dec. 848-8200. www.newportartmuseum.org. Newport Historical Society Museum and Library, 82 Touro
St. Open Tues. – Fri., 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. and Saturday 9:30 a.m. – noon. 846-0813. Newport Skating Center at the Newport Yachting Center, open 7 days a week, weather permitting, hours vary per day with extended hours during school vacation weeks. $7 adult, $5 child under 11 yrs., 846-3018. www.skatenewport. com. Newport Public Library, 300 Spring St., 847-8720. Preservation Society of Newport County, Bellevue Ave. The Breakers, 44 Ochre Point Ave.; The Elms, Bellevue Ave.; Marble House, Bellevue Ave. Three great houses adorned with period-inspired ornaments, elaborate yuletide decorations, fresh flowers, trees, wreaths and garlands. The Breakers, 9 a.m.4 p.m.; The Elms and Marble House, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Admission. All three houses $28 adult, $9 children 6-17
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First it was LED lighting, now one local group is promoting “PED” lighting. On Saturday, Dec. 15, island residents are invited to join Bike Newport as they illuminate a tree perched atop the Bowen’s Wharf Flag Mast using a pair of specially designed “Jingle Bikes.” Using nothing but pedal power, the three-story mast will come alive for the holidays – and remain lit as long as someone remains in the saddle. The festivities are scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. just outside the Seamen’s Church Institute, with music and hot cocoa on hand. Once lit, the installation will be
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Clean Ocean Access Fundraiser The 5th Annual Slideshow and Fundraiser for Clean Ocean Access will take place on January 25 & 26 at 7 p.m. at Easton’s Point Pub, 116 Aquidneck Ave. in Middletown. Tickets are on sale now at Easton’s Point. The event will showcase the success and accomplishments of all the volunteers of Clean Ocean Access in addition to showing surf footage and experiences from previous years. A raffle/silent-auction will be held to raise funds for upcoming events. For more information, visit Facebook.com/ cleanoceanaccess.
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open to the public daily from Dec. 15 - Jan. 1. The stationary bikes power a set of surprisingly strong generators, which were purchased by Bike Newport through a donation by People’s Credit Union. According to the group, they plan on using similar set-ups at other events throughout the year, powering everything from cell phone chargers to smoothie makers. Also making the installation possible were donations from Newport Bicycle and Bowen’s Wharf. For more information, contact Bike Newport at (401) 324-9690.
yrs. For more: 847-1000 or www. newportmansions.org. Properties closed Christmas Day. Redwood Library, 50 Bellevue Ave. Open Monday, Friday and Saturday 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Tuesday – Thursday from 9:30 a.m. – 8 p.m., and Sunday from 1 – 5 p.m. 847-0292. Touro Synagogue, 72 Touro Street. Winter tour hours: Sundays every half hour from 12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Loeb Visitors Center open Sundays from 11:30 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. Closed Sunday 12/25, open Monday 12/26, open Sunday 1/1. Adults $12, seniors $10, students & military $8, children under 12 free. For more information: 401-8474794 or tourosynagogue.org. Trinity Church, Queen Anne Square. Open Sundays from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. $2 donation suggested. 846-0660.
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Offering the exclusive collection of handmade snowmen by local artist Pat Maxwell
The Newport Public Education Foundation announced a second round of Classroom Enrichment grants that will benefit students in Newport Public Schools. Save the Bay Nature Series grant was awarded to Terry Mey at Cranston-Calvert Elementary School. Common Core English Language Arts Integration with Content Curriculum was awarded to Claire Mey for third graders at Cranston-Calvert Elementary School. A Character Education Through Dance grant was received by Michael Franco at Coggeshall Elementary. From Farm to Sea: the Ecology of a Coastal Farm and Narragan-
sett Bay grant was awarded to Elizabeth Gibbs at Thompson Middle School Preserving & Protecting Narragansett Bay and its Watershed grant was awarded to Suzanne Dunbar from Thompson Middle School Does this Book Make Me Look Fat? grant was awarded to June McGreavy at Rogers High School The total amount of grants received was $7,750. This round of classroom enrichments grants brings this year’s total to $17,900. Additional Community Enrichment Grants will be announced after Jan. 1.
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Santa Sightings Thursday, Dec. 13 Blithewold Mansion – 6-8 p.m.. A family holiday sing-along event with storyteller Chris Carbone. Then Santa arrives to read “The Night Before Christmas.” Cookies and hot cocoa will be served. Cost is $17 for adults; $10 children. Seating limited; advance registration required; visit www.blithewold. org or call 253-2707. 101 Ferry Rd. (Route 114), Bristol.
Saturday, Dec. 15 Santa Claus at Clock Tower Shops Noon-2 p.m. Santa, cookie decorating and visiting fire truck.
Sunday, Dec. 16 Santa Claus at Marble House Noon – 3 p.m. The jolly old elf will visit with children and hear their Christmas wish list, refreshments, regular daytime admission, 8471000, newportmansions.org.
Friday, Dec. 21 Santa Claus at O’Briens 5-8 p.m. Live music with Joop & Jake. Hot chocolate, sweets & crafts. Santa arrives at 6:30.
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Santa Claus at The Elms Noon – 3 p.m. refreshments, regular daytime admission, 847-1000, newportmansions.org.
Santa Claus at Agway 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Pet photo with Santa at Agway, 1345 East Main Rd., Portsmouth.
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Children’s Reading Hour at the Redwood By Katherine Imbrie
Novelist Gloria Nagy appeared to be a natural at holding children’s attention as she read to about 15 local youngsters on Wednesday afternoon in the Redwood Library’s Harrison Room. Many of the children had come to the library from the Boys & Girls Club to hear Nagy read from her newest book, a children’s Christmas fable called “The Wizard Who Wanted to be Santa.” Nagy and her husband, Richard Saul Wurman, are well known in Newport for their community involvement as well as for their career accomplishments – she as an author, and he as a self-described “information architect” and winner last year of a Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Design Museum. The role of children’s book writer is a new one for Nagy, but it seemed on Wednesday as if she’d been doing it for years. (It may help that she’s a mother and a grandmother.) After encouraging the children to come in close and sit in a semi-
just had an election, haven’t we?” said Nagy as she introduced herself to the children. “Of course, you are not old enough to vote yet, but you will be.” Following the reading, there were refreshments for the children and a copy of the book for each of them to take home. The reading was part of an initiative by the Redwood to engage children from the Boys & Girls Club in library activities.
circle around her on a rug, the redhaired Nagy read softly but with great feeling from her tale of a wicked wizard who is so jealous of Santa Claus that he sets up an election to try to replace him in children’s hearts. In the end, however, children are wiser than to allow themselves to be fooled by a trickster wizard, and they vote for Santa. “It’s about elections, and we’ve
“Poor old Santa was quite in despair – He even considered dyeing his hair. When tired at last he went to his bed, and fell fast asleep with his cap on his head. And during the night Santa did dream, And Erak his helper appeared on the scene. ‘Santa,’ he whispered, ‘So sweet and so dear, Just be who you are and the children will hear, A voice like an angel as good as your heart. The children will know – children are smart.’” – Excerpt from “The Wizard Who Wanted to be Santa,” by Gloria Nagy
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He’s Making a List and Twice Checking it Christmas is almost upon us, and as the days get shorter before the big day, it ’s time to get your holiday shopping done . We at Newport This Week offer here some suggestions, in several different price ranges, for finding something special for everyone on your list. Happy shopping!
Under $25 Milk- or dark chocolate cov ered Oreos decorated with sugar and fondant wreaths, candy canes or stars, individually wrapped, $1.50, available at Newport Sweet Shoppe, 82 William St., 619-4600, www.newportsweetshoppe.com.
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The Preservation Society of Newport County boasts its own line of tasty foodstuffs, including horseradish, mustards, lemon curd, raspberry fudge sauce, salad dressings, $3.75-$7.25, Museum Store at Bannister’s Wharf, 1 Bannister’s Wharf, 849-9900, www. newportmansions.org. Iron Mouse from SF Imports, $5.50, great for a cheese platter, available at Newport Spice Company, 24 Franklin St., 846-8400, www.newportspice. com.
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The all-natural pumice Sweater Stone, $7, will help keep sweaters and fine knits as smooth as new, available at Toci, 18 Franklin St., 848-9600, www.thisistoci.com.
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Keep one, or a few boxes on hand for unexpected gift giving, six and eight piece boxes of truffles, $7.50, or halfpound box of assorted chocolates, $14.95, available at Newport Sweet Shoppe, 82 William St., 619-4600, www.newportsweetshoppe.com.
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Beach sand snowflake ornaments, crafted with sand from First, Second or Third Beach, $19.95 each, available at Island Books, 575 East Main Rd., Middletown, 849-2665 or 135 Spring St., 619-5881.
Lemon & Line bracelets, locally made, available in many styles and colors, $25, available at Island Outfitters, 473 Thames St., 849-9215, www.islandoutfitters.com.
Nautical-themed cocktail accoutrements, bottle openers, stoppers, $5-$30, Museum Store at Bannister’s Wharf, 1 Bannister’s Wharf, 849-9900, www. newportmansions.org.
Scrabble tile pendants, $7.95, available at Island Books, 575 East Main Rd., Middletown, 849-2665 or 135 Spring St., 619-5881.
CLOTHING
Croft & Barrow quilted vests for her, $18, available at Labels for Less, 796 Aquidneck Ave., Middletown.
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Begin art appreciation at an early age, Newport artist Deborah Grant’s bold prints of hot air balloons, carousels and Wag_NTW_xmas10 12/14/10 12:17 PM Page 1 airplanes, $20-$30, will brighten any child’s room, available at Michael Hayes for Kids, 206 Bellevue Ave., 846-8390.
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Many parents and grandparents are looking for ways to teach children the importance of giving to others. One local grandmother offered this Wallet by idea, which she uses with Stephen Joseph her grand- $10 available at Michael Hayes children: “Evfor Kids. ery year, several weeks before Christmas, I give each of my grandchildren $20, telling them that it is to be spent on gifts for others. Only after they can tell me what and for whom they’ve spent the $20 do they get their Christmas gifts in the mail from me.” Dabba Walla lunch packs, $30 and back packs, $40 made from biodegradable and recycled materials, available at Mimi’s for Kids, 154 Mill St., 6191130, www.mimisforkidsnewport. com.
Scarves by Softer Than Cashmere for men and women, in a variety of colors, $28, available at Island Outfitters, 473 Thames St., 849-9215, www.islandoutfitters.com.
BOOKS
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Salt and pepper grinders from Vic Firth, $34.95 up, available at Newport Spice Company, 24 Franklin St., 8468400, www.newportspice.com.
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Moroccanoil Hair Products, $10 up, available at Spa Terre, Hotel Viking, 1 Bellevue Ave., 848-1818, hotelviking.com.
Among this year’s must-read books according to Bobb Angel, owner of Spring Street Books, is J.K. Rowling’s “Casual Vacancy,” her first novel since the Harry Potter series, $35, available at Spring Street Books, 42 Spring St., 619-3323, www.springstreetbooksri.com.
Ina Garten’s “Barefoot Contessi Foolproof,” $35, is the best new cook book on the shelves says Judy Crosby, owner of Island Books, 575 East Main Rd., Middletown, 849-2665 or 135 Spring St., 619-5881.
Classic L.L. Bean four-button ladies jacket with suede collar, $39.99, available at Labels for Less, 796 Aquidneck Ave., Middletown.
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Happy Holidays Dansko Paint Splatter Clogs available at Sole Desire.
Themed coaster sets featuring local beaches, nautical charts and mermaids, sets of four, $44, designs also available on sixand eight-inch trivets, $39 and $45, available at Beach House, 42 West Main Rd., Middletown, 619-1917, www.beachhousenewport.com. Delicate, stackable sterling silver bands by Denmark’s Spinning Jewelry range from tastefully simple to more ornate, $30-$70, available at Jason & Co., 182 Thames St., 841-9900, www.jasonandco.com.
$50 - $100 Tranquil Turtle by cloud-b creates soft ocean sounds in baby’s room and an undersea glow of waves moving or still, $52, available at Michael Hayes for Kids, 206 Bellevue Ave., 846-8390.
Decoupage paper weights by John Derian, $60, availableat Cottage & Garden, 9 Bridge St., 848-8477, www.cottageandgardennewport.com. Marc Jacob tech cases for your laptop, $62, iPad, $58 or iPhone, $34, available at Rib & Rhein, 86 William St., 619-5767.
8 Count Fragrances, rollon scents by Monique Burgess and Bethany Di Napoli, $38, available at Karol Richardson, 24 Washington Square, 849-6612, www.karolrichardson.com. Beer Making Kit, with multiple flavors from Brooklyn Brew Shop, $39.95, available at Newport Spice Company, 24 Franklin St., 846-8400, www.newportspice.com. Fun and funky vintage Mick ey Mouse statue phone, the hello hand set will take you back to another era, $50, available at Finer Consigner, 163 Aquidneck Ave., Middletown, 849-9162.
Over $100 Fur-lined leopard print Sperry Topsiders, $115, available at Sole Desire, 131 Swinburne Row, 846-0067.
Swarovski encrusted ear buds by Deos available at Rib & Rhein. Duck twill Carhartt vests are warm, durable, come in four colors, and are perfect for the man who works outdoors, $58 and $65, Freeman Graves & Sons, 1134 Aquidneck Ave., Middletown, 619-5303. Myrtle standard topiaries, $65-$90, (smaller ones for $45), available at Cottage & Garden, 9 Bridge St., 848-8477, www.cottageandgardennewport. com. Sterling silver teardrop hoops, $90, available at Duris Studios, 26 Franklin St., 849-1540, www.kevinduris.com. Twenty-five minute massage,$90, or Signature manicure, $54, or Signature pedicure, $78, available at Spa Terre, Hotel Viking, 1 Bellevue Ave., 8481818, hotelviking.com.
Warm him up with a flip (re versible) cotton knit sweater from Tommy Bahama, $98. The color combinations: Blueberry/Gray, or Sky/Gray are particularly appealing, available at Michael Hayes Clothing, 204-206 Bellevue Ave., 19 Bowen’s Wharf, 849-1888, www.michaelhayesnewport.com.
D.S. Dundee leather and cashmere jacket for him, $165, available at Rib & Rhein. 86 William St., 619-5767.
Vintage, red Bakelite rotary dial telephone (plug has been updated for modern use), $225, available at Cottage & Garden, 9 Bridge St., 848-8477, www.cottageandgardennewport. com.
Solar powered Mova Globe, $250, continuously rotating just like the earth, comes in traditional blues or sleek black and grey, available at Rib & Rhein. 86 William St., 619-5767.
Solar powered Mova Globe available at Rib & Rhein.
Cookie decorating kit, $12, available at Newport Sweet Shoppe.
Swarovski crystal ring, by Michelle Monroe, featuring a large pear-shaped center stone in dark blue with white stones on sides on a bright rhodium band, $119, available at Jason & Co., 182 Thames St., 841-9900, www.jasonandco.com.
Skinny jeans are not just for women, made by 34 Heritage, the jeans also are available in corduroy, $155 - $185, available at Michael Hayes Clothing, 204-206 Bellevue Ave., 19 Bowen’s Wharf, 849-1888, www.michaelhayesnewport.com.
By the author of Harry Potter, J.K. Rowling’s new adult novel “Casual Vacancy” is available at Spring Street Books.
100% cotton, wind-block full-zip sweaters for men and women by Holebrook of Sweden, $138 - $228, available at Island Outfitters, 473 Thames St., 849-9215, www.islandoutfitters. com.
Dome-shaped artist palette paper weight by John Derian available at Cottage & Garden. Dansko Professional Paint Splatter, multi-colored patent leather clogs, $121, available at Sole Desire, 131 Swinburne Row, 846-0067.
Salt and pepper grinders from Vic Firth available at Newport Spice. Company.
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Warm, wonderful, and simply elegant Casmari felted cashmere jackets and sweaters, hand knit from Scottish cashmere yarn, $400-$950, available at Toci, 18 Franklin St., 848-9600, www.thisistoci.com.
Electrified smoke jar lanterns come in blues, purples and clear etched glass, $525 up, available at Spring Fever, 235 Spring St., 849-3707, www.springfeverri.com. 14k Sundisc Pendant with ruby and diamonds on gold chain, $600, available at Duris Studios, 26 Franklin St., 8491540, www.kevinduris.com.
The Perfect Gift n Gift certificates are easy lastminute gifts that anyone on your list will be happy to receive. Restaurants are glad to give gift certificates in any denomination, so you can give a gift of a night out for any dollar amount you wish. n Is someone on your list a person who likes to do good for others? Consider gifting them with a gift membership to a nonprofit that they might like to become involved in.
Swarovski encrusted ear buds and clip over ear phones by Deos, $75 - $175, available at Rib & Rhein. 86 William St., 619-5767.
Display sailboats, reproductions of America’s Cup contenders, made of wood and canvas, 1’-2 1/2’ in length, $80$150, Museum Store at Bannister’s Wharf, 1 Bannister’s Wharf, 8499900, www.newportmansions.org.
Holiday Festivities at Vanderbilt Grace Christman Cookie Decorating Every Sunday Afternoon Join our pastry chef to decorate deliciously fresh, traditional Christmas cookies to take home and share with your friends and family. Every Sunday afternoon in December from 3pm, $15pp Pommery Champagne Dinner December 14th Five courses prepared by Chef Jonathan Cartwright each paired with the perfect Pommery Champagne, $125 pp
Christmas Eve Dinner December 24th
Gather friends and family around you and celebrate the holidays in our elegantly decorated MUSE restaurant. Enjoy a 4-course dinner with live piano music and immerse yourself in the spirit of Christmas. From 6pm, $80pp
Christmas Day Dining, December 25th
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New Years Eve Dinner See in the New Year at our Black & White Tie party in MUSE. Enjoy a 5-course Gala dinner before toasting the midnight bells with a glass of champagne and welcome the arrival of 2013 before dancing the night away. From 6pm, $175pp
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Holiday Lantern Tours of Historic Newport, 4:30 p.m., departing from the Brick Market Museum & Shop, 127 Thames St. Learn the history of winter holiday traditions and hear how the colonists in Newport did or did not celebrate the holidays. Reservations required. Weather permitting. $12 adults, $10 NHS members and children, 841-8770, newporthistory.org Students’ Impressions of Christmas in Newport, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Newport Yacht Club, Long Wharf. Art show by Newport Schools K-12 students and US Postal Service commemorative postmark for Christmas in Newport, free, 8469410.
Friday, December 14 National Museum of American Illustration exhibit, featuring an exhibit of Maxfield Parrish The Retrospective, 11-5 p.m., 492 Bellevue Ave.Self guided tour. $18 adults, $16 seniors (60+) and military, $12 students. 851-8949X18. www. americanillustration.org Holiday Lantern Tours of Historic Newport, 4:30 p.m., see Dec. 13 for details.
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Christmas at Mount Zion, 31-33 Van Zandt Ave., 7 p.m., local musicians come together to celebrate ‘The Reason for the Season,’ free will offering, 847-3493.
Saturday, December 15 UnDecked Halls: Behind the Scenes at Doris Duke’s Mansion, Rough Point, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., 680 Bellevue Ave., view the first floor of heiress Doris Duke’s Newport mansion, learn about the winter caretaking traditions, and get a rare glimpse into Duke’s tropical Hawaiian holiday. Refreshments served in the decorated staff wing, an area
not ordinarily open to the public. Tours offered every ½ hour, $10 adults, $8 children ages 5-12 and free under 5, tickets sold at the door, NewportRestoration.org. “Holiday Glow” Open House, 2-4 p.m. Seamen’s Church Institute, 18 Market Sq. Enjoy the Holiday Glow of this National Historic Register site and stay for warm cider or hot chocolate, free, www.SeamensNewport.org. 23rd Annual Christmas In “Sign,” sponsored by the James L. Maher Center, 3 p.m., Stanford White Casino Theatre at the International Tennis Hall of Fame, 9 Freebody St. Christmas songs performed in black light and in sign language. Admission $6 adults, children $4, 846-4600, www.mahercenter.org. Holiday Lantern Tours of Historic Newport, 4:30 p.m., departing from the Brick Market Museum & Shop, 127 Thames St. See Dec. 13 for details.
Sunday, December 16 Visit with Santa Claus at Marble House, noon – 3 p.m., Bellevue Ave. The jolly old elf will visit with children and hear their Christmas wish lists. Refreshments. Regular daytime admission charge, 8471000, www.newportmansions.org. Spring Street Christmas Stroll between Memorial Blvd. and City Hall, shops and galleries will be open until 8 p.m. the last two Sundays before Christmas, 401-2613980. Music in the Galleries, 2-3:30 p.m., Newport Art Museum, 76 Bellevue Ave. Museum members $10, non-members $15. Reservations recommended, 848-8200, www.NewportArtMuseum.org. Traditional Christmas Tea at St. Columba’s Chapel Parish Hall, 3-5 p.m., 55 Vaucluse Ave., Middletown. Bring your friends and enjoy an oasis of calm in a busy season. $10 adults, $5 children, 846-3502, www.stcolumbaschapel.org. “Madeline Meets the Nutcracker,” Rhode Island’s ballet theatre, 3 p.m., Stanford White Casino Theatre, 9 Freebody St. A holiday dance show for children and families to introduce children to the culture and fun of ballet. $25 per person – reserved seating, 847-5301, www.riballet.org or ribtnm@cox.net. “Christmas On Historic Hill,” Service of Lessons and Carols, Trinity Church, Queen Anne Sq., 4 p.m., a candlelight service featuring the choir and clergy of Trinity Church, free will offering, 846-0660, www. trinitynewport.org. Celebrate the Christmas season with music at First Presbyterian Church of Newport, 7 p.m., Broadway and Everett St. Carols, anthems and special music. Instruments, handbells, sanctuary choir, soloists and small ensembles, free, 847-1749. St. Petersburg Men’s Ensemble (Russia) in Concert, 7 p.m., Emmanuel Church, 42 Dearborn St. This ensemble will present a dazzling concert of Russian cho-
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‘A Living Nativity’ Cluny School presents its 7th annual “Living Nativity” on Monday, Dec. 17 at 6 p.m. on the school grounds, 75 Brenton Rd. 841-9753.
ral music and folk songs for the season. $20 suggested donation. 847-0675. www.EmmanuelNewport.org.
Monday, December 17 “A Living Nativity” presented by Cluny School, 75 Brenton Rd., 6 p.m., outdoor presentation is about 30 minutes long. Live animals and choral music enhance this annual reenactment of the first Christmas. Hot chocolate and sweets served. Please bring a blanket and flashlight. Rain or inclement weather date is Dec. 17. Free, 841-9753, clunyschool.org. Giant 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.
Tuesday, December 18 Silver Tea at Edward King Senior Center, 1-3 p.m., 35 King St. This elegant tea is a longstanding tradition at the King House. Free, reservations suggested. 846-7426. www.edwardkinghouse.org.
Thompson Middle School Winter Concert, 7 p.m., Thompson Middle School, Broadway. Featuring beginning band, orchestra and chorus. Bake sale at intermission. Admission is $5 per person, $3 students, $10 for a family of 4.
Wednesday, December 19 Thompson Middle School Winter Concert, 7 p.m., Thompson Middle School, Broadway. Featuring advanced band, orchestra and chorus. Bake sale at intermission. Admission is $5 per person, $3 students, $10 for a family of 4.
Thursday, December 20 Holiday Lantern Tours of Historic Newport, 4:30 p.m., departing from the Brick Market Museum & Shop, 127 Thames St. See Dec. 13 for details.
Friday, December 21 National Museum of American Illustration exhibit, Maxfield Parrish The Retrospective, 11-5 p.m., See Dec. 14 for details. Holiday Lantern Tours of Historic Newport, 4:30 p.m., departing from the Brick Market Museum & Shop, 127 Thames St. See Dec. 13 for details.
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The Biggest Gingerbread Houseof All This hallmark of the Christmas in Newport celebration is a labor of love for the culinary staff at the Marriott, who use over 400 pounds of gingerbread, thousands of giant lollipops and gallons of icing to create this masterpiece. Open daily starting Monday, Dec. 17 at 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the Newport Marriott Hotel, 25 America’s Cup Ave. Free with canned good donation for charity, 849-1000.
Saturday, December 22 “Hoppy Holidays!” noon – 5 p.m., Coastal Extreme Brewing Co., 293 JT Connell Rd. Ornament-making for the little ones, refreshments and lots of holiday cheer. Adults $10 which includes a souvenir Hoppy Holidays pint glass, children are free. Visit events page at www.NewportStorm.com for ticket and event details. Holiday Lantern Tours of Historic Newport, 4:30 p.m., see Dec. 13. 20th Annual Messiah & Carol Sing: “The Christmas Story,” 7 p.m., Emmanuel Church, Spring & Dearborn Sts. Swanhurst Chorus will feature much of the Christmas portion of Handel’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, 682-1630, www.Swanhurst.org.
Sunday, December 23 Visit with Santa Claus at The Elms, noon – 3 p.m., Bellevue Ave. The jolly old elf will visit with children and hear their Christmas wish lists. Refreshments. Regular daytime admission charge, 847-1000, www.newportmansions.org. Spring Street Christmas Stroll between Memorial Blvd. and City Hall, shops and galleries will be open until 8 p.m., 261-3980. Giant 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.
Monday, December 24 Festival of Christmas Lessons and Carols, 4 p.m., St. John’s On The Point, Willow and Washington Sts. Service patterned after that presented at King’s College, Cambridge, opening with “Once in Royal David’s City.” Free will offering, 682-1630, www.saintjohnsnewport.org.
Family Centered Carol Service at Newport Congregational Church, 5 p.m. A Christmas Eve service of familiar carols, everyone is welcome, 73 Pelham St. at corner of Spring St. Free, 619-5109, NCCUCC@Newportcongregationalchurch.org. CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES at various churches
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Wednesday, December 26 42nd Annual Christmas in Newport Candlelight Tour of Historic Private Homes, 4-7 p.m. Maps available at the Newport Visitor Information Center in mid-December. $3 per house, payable at the door of each house, different houses open each day of tour. 2930965. No advance reservations are necessary. Art Camp, Turning Trash into Treasure (Grades 2-5), 3-day camp (Dec. 26-28), 9-2 p.m. all three days, Newport Art Museum Coleman Center, 26 Liberty St. Must pre-register. Museum members $140, non-members $165. 8488200, www.NewportArtMuseum. org. Art Camp: Bring Your Own Device: Film making on your phone or tablet (Teens), 3-day camp (Dec. 2628), 10 a.m.-2 p.m. all three days, Newport Art Museum Coleman Center, 26 Liberty St. Must preregister. Museum members $140, nonmembers $165. 848-8200, www.NewportArtMuseum.org. Holiday Train Ride on the Old Colony & Newport Railway, 11:45 a.m. and 2 p.m., Newport Depot, 19 America’s Cup Ave. Narrated train ride through Newport Naval Station and along scenic Narragansett Bay. Travel in heated vintage rail cars like those that brought Gilded Age visitors to Newport. Reservations suggested. Order tickets at www.ocnrr.com or 849-0546. Adult Coach seats $10, Senior Coach seats (60 or older) $8, Child coach (13 or younger) $6; First Class (Parlor Car) is $13.50 regardless of age and children must be at least 7 to ride in the parlor car.
Thursday, December 27 42nd Annual Christmas in Newport Candlelight Tour of Historic Private Homes, 4-7 p.m. See Dec. 26 for details.
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Holiday Train Ride on the Old Colony & Newport Railway, 11:45 a.m. and 2 p.m. See Dec. 26 for Holiday Lantern Tours of Historic Newport, 4:30 p.m., see Dec. 8 for details.
Friday, December 28 42nd Annual Christmas in Newport Candlelight Tour of Historic Private Homes, 4-7 p.m. See Dec. 26 for details. UnDecked Halls: Behind the Scenes at Doris Duke’s Mansion, Rough Point, 680 Bellevue Ave., 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., see Dec. 8 for details. National Museum of American Illustration exhibit of Maxfield Parrish The Retrospective, 11-5 p.m., see Dec. 7 for details. Holiday Train Ride on the Old Colony & Newport Railway, 11:45 a.m. and 2 p.m., see Dec. 26 for details. Holiday Lantern Tours of Historic Newport, 4:30 p.m., see Dec. 6.
Saturday, December 29 Holiday Train Ride on the Old Colony & Newport Railway, 11:45 a.m. and 2 p.m., see Dec. 26 for details. Holiday Lantern Tours of Historic Newport, 4:30 p.m., see Dec. 6 for details.
Sunday, December 30 Holiday Train Ride on the Old Colony & Newport Railway, 11:45 a.m. and 2 p.m., see Dec. 26 for details.
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Joy to the World
Let It Snow
Joy to the world, the Lord is come! Let earth receive her King; Let every heart prepare Him room, And Heaven and nature sing, And Heaven and nature sing, And Heaven, and Heaven, and nature sing. Joy to the world, the Savior reigns! Let men their songs employ; While fields and floods, rocks, hills and plains Repeat the sounding joy, Repeat the sounding joy, Repeat, repeat, the sounding joy.
Oh the weather outside is frightful, But the fire is so delightful, And since we’ve no place to go, Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! It doesn’t show signs of stopping, And I’ve bought some corn for popping, The lights are turned way down low, Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! When we finally kiss goodnight, How I’ll hate going out in the storm! But if you’ll really hold me tight, All the way home I’ll be warm. The fire is slowly dying, And, my dear, we’re still good-bying, But as long as you love me so, Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
No more let sins and sorrows grow, Nor thorns infest the ground; He comes to make His blessings flow Far as the curse is found, Far as the curse is found, Far as, far as, the curse is found. He rules the world with truth and grace, And makes the nations prove The glories of His righteousness, And wonders of His love, And wonders of His love, And wonders, wonders, of His love.
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Christmas Eve will find me, Where the lovelight gleams I’ll be home for Christmas, If only in my dreams
Dashing through the snow, In a one horse open sleigh O’er the fields we go, Laughing all the way Bells on bob tails ring, Making spirits bright What fun it is to laugh and sing, A sleighing song tonight Oh, jingle bells, jingle bells, Jingle all the way Oh, what fun it is to ride, In a one horse open sleigh
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Oh, jingle bells, jingle bells, Jingle all the way Oh, what fun it is to ride, In a one horse open sleigh Jingle bells, jingle bells Jingle all the way Oh, what fun it is to ride In a one horse open sleigh yeah Jingle bells, jingle bells Jingle all the way Oh, what fun it is to ride, In a one horse open sleigh Jingle bells, jingle bells, Jingle all the way Oh, what fun it is to ride In a one horse open sleigh
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Frosty the Snowman, Was a jolly happy soul With a corncob pipe and a button nose, And two eyes made out of coal Frosty the Snowman, Is a fairytale they say He was made of snow, But the children know, How he came to life one day There must have been some magic, In that old silk hat they found For when they placed it on his head, He began to dance around Frosty the Snowman, Was alive as he could be And the children say, He could laugh and play, Just the same as you and me Frosty the Snowman, Knew the sun was hot that day So he said let’s run, And we’ll have some fun, Now before I melt away Down to the village, With a broomstick in his hand Running here and there all around the square, Saying catch me if you can He led them down the streets of town, Right to the traffic cop And he only paused a moment when, He heard him holler stop Frosty the Snowman, Had to hurry on his way But he waved goodbye, Saying don’t you cry, I’ll be back again some day
Deck the Halls Deck the halls with boughs of holly Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la ‘Tis the season to be jolly Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la Don we now our gay apparel Fa-la-la, la-la-la, la-la-la. Troll the ancient Yule-tide carol Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la. See the blazing Yule before us. Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la Strike the harp and join the chorus. Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la Follow me in merry measure. Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la While I tell of Yule-tide treasure. Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la Fast away the old year passes. Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la Hail the new year, lads and lasses Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la Sing we joyous, all together. Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la heedless of the wind and weather. Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
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Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas Have yourself a merry little Christmas, Let your heart be light From now on, our troubles will be out of sight Have yourself a merry little Christmas, Make the Yule-tide gay, From now on, our troubles will be miles away. Here were are as in olden days, happy golden days of yore. Faithful friends who are dear to us gather near to us once more. Through the years we all will be together, If the Fates allow Hang a shining star upon the highest bough. And have yourself a merry little Christmas now.
Jingle Bell Rock Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell rock Jingle bells swing and jingle bells ring Snowing and blowing up bushels of fun Now the jingle hop has begun. Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell rock Jingle bells chime in jingle bell time Dancing and prancing in Jingle Bell Square In the frosty air. What a bright time, it’s the right time To rock the night away Jingle bell time is a swell time To go gliding in a one-horse sleigh Giddy-up jingle horse, pick up your feet Jingle around the clock Mix and a-mingle in the jingling feet That’s the jingle bell, That’s the jingle bell, That’s the jingle bell rock.
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FAMILY FOCUS Change Kids’ Behavior with a Do-it-Yourself Elf By Shawna E.M. Snyder One morning recently, I mentioned to my girls that I was going to adopt an elf. With a slight edge of panic in her voice, my kindergartner asked me, “Are you getting a real elf?” I asked her why she was so concerned, and she admitted that she did not want a real elf who could potentially give Santa a bad report about her. (In her classroom at school, Jake the Elf was keeping lists of who was naughty or nice.) When I first heard of the “Elf on the Shelf,” (a children’s picture book written by American mother and daughter Carol Aebersold and Chanda Bell, and illustrated by Coë Steinwart), I was intrigued by the potential power of a toy elf to keep kids in check while, at the same time, stimulating their imagination. Because of the popularity of the book, which came out in 2005, it’s become a December tradition in many families to bring their toy elf out from storage to prop on a shelf with a panoramic view of household activities. The idea is that the elf watches over the house during the day and flies back to the North Pole each evening to report the day’s activities to Santa. As a mother of two children, ages 4 and 5 years old, I watch them absorb the world around them and try to help them figure out how to navigate according to the principles of life. This task, while rewarding, can also require patience and compassion equal to that of a saint. I admit, as silly as it may seem, I bought a toy elf, hoping that he would take on part of the responsibility of maintaining peace and sanity in our household. However, after some thought, I realized that
the elf should not be given the role of Santa’s spy, but rather he should be seen as a helpful elf. After all, elves are supposed to be happy creatures who make toys. They’re not supposed to be tattle-tales. So, Alfie the Elf was adopted into our family as an elf who would help the girls use their good judgment. Rather than argue and wrestle over a toy, for example, they would see the elf as a reminder that there is a better way to handle such a situation. Alfie is here to help prevent naughtiness, not simply to observe and report back to Santa. The elf sometimes gets a wee bit antsy sitting lonesome on the shelf, and he may travel to other parts of the house when no one is looking, so he can keep tabs on everyone. Our Alfie did just that one time, and he landed on a piece of furniture right next to a fragile lamp. The girls were astounded to find him there, and the eldest exclaimed, “Doesn’t Alfie know the rules? Don’t jump on the furniture! He could have broken something!” The youngest carefully removed Alfie and placed him next to a Santa doll, explaining that he would be closely watched by Santa so he should think twice before being naughty. You see, Alfie, too, has a mischievous side, and sometimes he just can’t help himself. This idea resonated with my girls. The next morning, there was a note tucked into Alfie’s pocket addressed to our family that read, “I’m very sorry for climbing on your furniture - sometimes, it’s hard to be good all the time. I love you all! Yours truly, Alfie.” Our magical Alfie has become a beloved part of the family, where he is regarded as an elf who helps us all stay on Santa’s “nice list.” Shawna E.M. Snyder, a Doctor of Acupuncture, also a Newporter and mother of two young girls.
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Perfect Pints At Coddington Brewing Company By Jonathan Clancy Craft beer has seen a dramatic rise in popularity in the past decade, with breweries popping up all over the country. Here in Newport, Coddington Brewing Company has been producing quality craft beer in their brewpub since 1995. Patrons enjoy quality pub fare paired with any of the seven rotating beers on tap and can even take home a 64-ounce growler of their favorite brews. Head brewer Marshall Righter joined the team as head brewer in 1999 and has been busy brewing the pub’s more than two dozen styles since then. Righter, 46, grew up in a small town just outside of Reading, Pennsylvania, birthplace of the American Pilsner. He studied the art of brewing at Siebel Institute in Chicago and later worked at the Boston Beer Works Brewpub just outside of Fenway Park in Boston. Righter resides in Westerly with his wife and three children. I grew up drinking Yuengling and Schmidt. I have a soft spot for a good lager. I really like Vienna lager, but in general I just love lagers. When I started brewing in 1995, there weren’t as many brewpubs as there are now. It was sort of crazy at the time to do it. I was really going to school with no job in mind. So it’s cool now to see all these new breweries popping up. I learned a lot during my time as a brewer in Boston. There were seven brewers at Boston Beer Works, and we all graduated from Siebel. It was a nice little think tank of brewers at the time. I still keep in touch with some of those friends. Brewing can be pretty hazardous. You can get burnt with hot liquid or chemicals. The most dangerous thing would be going into a tank with carbon dioxide in it and being overcome. You need to pay attention to what you are doing. You could over-pressurize a tank and blow it up. My pet peeve in a brewery is sticky floors. People make fun of me because I’m so clean. There is a lot of cleaning and sanitization that comes along with being a brewer. The brewing scene in Rhode Island has changed. There are more breweries opening. One just opened up in Westerly. We’ve been able to share ideas, and in 2011 Derek Luke got a lot of the Rhode Island brewers together over at Newport Storm to collaborate on their ’11 single release series. We brewed a Belgian Strong Ale, which we aged in
Introducing Our New Winter Menu! Weekly Specials To Include Lobster Pot Pie, Fish & Chips, Pork Schnitzel…And More! $5 Bar Menu ~ $4 Draft Beers ~ Parking Available Live Entertainment Friday and Saturday Nights Open Wednesday – Saturday for Dinner Friday and Saturday for lunch. Pier 49 Seafood & Spirits Newport Harbor Hotel & Marina Head Brewer Marshall Righter. (Photo by Jonathan Clancy) Thomas Tew rum barrels, and bottle conditioned with Aquidneck honey. In the brewing industry people are very open with each other. You can ask anyone anything and kind of just walk in and check things out, whereas in the food industry I think people can be a bit more guarded. Usually I don’t deviate from styles, but we do have an imperial IPA right now that I brewed with whisky staves from Sons of Liberty distillery over in South Kingstown, which that style doesn’t call for. A stave is a long board, and it’s toasted. There are different levels of toast, which add aromas and flavors. We also do a Belgian Style Triple, we’ve done a Kriek aged in oak barrels, and we do a Belgian White, which is one of my favorite wheat beers. My guilty pleasure light beer is our Golden Ale. It’s always on tap, and I’ve been known to mix it with soda water in the summer when it’s really hot. It’s like Gatorade. It’s very thirst-quenching. My favorite seasonal beer here would be the Winter Warmer. The base is much like a Belgian Triple, but I add ground figs. The figs add a silky sweetness to the finish. This beer pairs well with our whisky steak or a tenderloin salad. We have two winter seasonal beers. The other we call Inverino Calentador. It’s brewed with floor malted barley and blue
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CALENDAR Thursday December 13
Eight Bells Lecture The Eight Bells Lecture Series presents Andrew Tabak discussing his book, “Fort Devens, From Boys to Men,” Naval War College Museum, 12 p.m., free and open to the public but advance reservations required, limited seating, 841-2101. Business After Hours Join the Chamber of Commerce’s monthly after hours gathering at Child & Family, 31 John Clarke Rd., Middletown, 5-7 p.m., members free/non-members $25, 401-8471608 or kathleen@NewportChamber.com. “If It’s Thursday, It Must Be Shakespeare” Informal group meets weekly to give interpretive readings of Shakespeare’s works, Redwood Library, 50 Bellevue Ave., 5 p.m., $2, 401-847-0292, www.RedwoodLibrary.org.
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Newport Gallery Night Local galleries host evening hours, 5-8 p.m.
“Miracle on 34th Street” Free screening of holiday classic at the Edward King House, 35 King St., 1 p.m. “A Christmas Carol” St. Michael’s Country Day School Acting Workshop presents classic tale, 180 Rhode Island Ave., 7 p.m., free, 401-849-5970 ext. 330. Improv Comedy Lightening-fast interactive comedy with the Bit Players, Firehouse Theater, 4 Equality Park Place, 8 p.m., 401-849-3473, www.FirehouseTheater.org. Opening Reception Jamestown Arts Market preview reception, Jamestown Arts Center, 18 Valley St., 5-8 p.m., www.JamestownArtCenter.org.
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Musical Sundays Daniel Kutty plays a piano concert in Newport Library’s musical program at the Edward King House, 35 King St., 2 p.m., free.
Celebrity Bell Ringing Local celebrities ring the bell for The Salvation Army on Bowen’s Wharf from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and at Stop and Shop on JT Connell Hwy, 2-4 p.m.
100th Anniversary Celebration Public reception celebrating the 100th anniversary of the King family gifting the Edward King House to the city, 35 King St., 4-6 p.m.
December 15
Santa’s Workshop Portsmouth High School Student Council hosts morning full of kids’ activities in the high school cafeteria, Education Ln., Portsmouth, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., activities, movies, crafts, stories, games, ages pre-K to Grade 2, drop off by 9:10 a.m., Santa arrives at 11:15 a.m., canned goods donations welcome, 401683-2124.
Holiday Jam at Pyramid “Reasons” plays at the Pyramid Club, 32-34 Dr. Marcus Wheatland Blvd., 4-8 p.m., $10 at the door, includes a light buffet, 207-1707.
Monday December 17
Aquidneck Growers’ Market Locally grown food and other products, music, hot lunch items, St. Mary’s Parish Hall, 324 East Main Rd., Portsmouth, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., 401-848-0099.
Diversions and Entertainments The Newport Historical Society exhibits historic advertisements and highlights some popular forms of entertainment in 19th Century Newport. The Museum of Newport History at the Brick Market, 127 Thames St., daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m., donation $4.
Trio of Clowns The Piccolini Players present “Circus in a Trunk,” music, physical comedy, juggling, acrobatics, Newport Public Library, 300 Spring St., 10:30 a.m., free, no registration, just drop in, ages 4 and up.
Swanhurst Hospital Concert The Swanhurst Chamber Singers will perform a capella arrangements of traditional holiday favorites as well as lesser-known works, Atrium at Newport Hospital, 2:30 pm., free, public welcome.
Christmas Cookies for a Cause Cookie decorating party to benefit the charity Give Kids the World, decorate cookies, cocoa, games, Hyatt Regency, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Tuesday
Black Dog Parade Canines and friends stroll around Bannister’s and Bowen’s wharves to benefit the Potter League, step off in front of the Black Dog General Store, 33 Bannister’s Wharf, 12:30 p.m., refreshments, giveaways. Teddy Bear Tea Children and their families are invited to bring their favorite teddy bears to enjoy Castle Hill’s signature high tea, and are encouraged to bring a new, unwrapped teddy bear to donate to Child & Family, 590 Ocean Dr., 3:30-5 p.m., $25 per adult, reservations 401-849-3800.
December 18
Pre-K Storytime Storytime for preschoolers at the Redwood Library, 50 Bellevue Ave., 10:30 a.m., public welcome, free, drop in. Lunch with the Artist Series Richard Tyre hosts a lunchtime discussion, “The Face in Medieval Sculpture: Maybe the ‘Dark Ages’ Were Full of Light,” 12 p.m., bring lunch, Newport Art Museum, 76 Bellevue Ave., 401-848-8200. Portsmouth Library Book Group Join the library staff for a discussion of “Widow’s War,” by Sally Gunning, 2658 East Main Rd., 6:30 p.m., 401-683-9457, www.PortsmouthLibrary.org.
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ornaments at the Portsmouth Free Public Library, 2658 East Main Rd., 10 a.m.-5 p.m., easy ornaments for kids early on, more sophisticated later in the day, treats and music, free, 401-683-9457, www.PortsmouthLibrary.org. Stories and Crafts Story and craft time for K-Grade 4 at the Redwood Library, 50 Bellevue Ave., 3:30 p.m., public welcome, free, drop in.
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Frosty’s Magic Birthday Party Celebrate Frosty’s birthday with magician Greg McAdams, Newport Public Library, 300 Spring St., 3:30 p.m., ages 4+, free, drop in, 401- 847-8720. Thursday Book Discussion Meet tonight to discuss, “Trapeze,” by Simon Mawber, Newport Public Library, 300 Spring St., 7 p.m., 401847-8720.
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December 21 Discover Colonial Newport in Winter Hear stories of remarkable entrepreneurship and religious diversity during Newport’s colonial period, walking tour departs from Museum of Newport History at Brick Market, 127 Thames St., 11 a.m., $12, reservations suggested, 401841-8770. Holiday Lunch and Movie Executive director of the Edward King House hosts lunch followed by “It’s a Wonderful Life,” 35 King St., noon, reservations required for lunch, 401- 846-7426.
Saturday December 22
Aquidneck Growers’ Market Locally grown food and other products, music, hot lunch items, St. Mary’s Parish Hall, 324 East Main Rd., Portsmouth, 9 a.m. – 1
p.m., 401-848-0099. Discover Colonial Newport in Winter Hear stories of remarkable entrepreneurship and religious diversity during Newport’s colonial period, walking tour departs from Museum of Newport History at Brick Market, 127 Thames St., 11 a.m., $12, reservations suggested, 401841-8770. Christmas Cookies for a Cause 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. See Saturday, Dec. 15 for details. “Elf” Screening Teen movie screening, Portsmouth Free Public Library, 2658 East Main Rd., 2 p.m., 401-683-9457, www. PortsmouthLibrary.org. Redwood Book Group Meet for a matinee showing of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol,” the 60th anniversary edition of the 1951 classic film starring Alastair Sim, public welcome, free, Redwood Library, 50 Bellevue Ave., 2:30 p.m., 401-847-0292, www. RedwoodLibrary.org. Teddy Bear Tea 3:30 p.m. See Saturday, Dec. 15. Aine Minogue Annual Winter Solstice Concert Common Fence Music hosts the Annual Winter Solstice Concert with Irish harpist and vocalist Aine Minogue and fiddler Brendan Bulger, 933 Anthony Rd., Portsmouth, hall opens at 7 p.m. for the “folk tailgate picnic,” concert 8 p.m., $20 in advance, $23 at door, 401-683-5085, www.CommonFenceMusic.org.
Musical Entertainment Thursday, December 13 Billy Goodes–Open Mic Jam with Kevin Sullivan, 9:30 p.m. The Fifth Element–DJ Maddog
Friday, December 14 Middletown VFW – Karaoke, DJ Papa John, 8:30 p.m. Narragansett Cafe–Rug Burn, 9:30 p.m. Newport Blues Cafe–Sugarbabies, 9:30 p.m. Newport Grand Cocktail Lounge–Java Jive, 9 p.m. O’Brien’s Pub – TBA, 10 p.m. Rhumbline –Ron Sanfilippo, 6:30-10 p.m. The Chanler – Dick Lupino, Jack Martin, Paul Nagel, 6-10 p.m. The Fifth Element–Mike Warner and the Ubiquitones
December 23
Bird Walk Jay Manning leads free guided bird walk at the Norman Bird Sanctuary, 583 Third Beach Rd., Middletown, 8 a.m., no registration necessary, bring binoculars, 401-846-2577, www.NormanBirdSanctuary.org.
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So many options! Tyler Blake (foreground) and James Garvey (background) look to buy a toy car for a boy at a group home through the Child & Family “Adopt-a-Family” program. (Photos by Meg O’Neil)
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Members of Thompson Middle School’s eighth grade student council traveled to Wal-Mart on Wednesday, Dec. 12 to help buy stocking stuffers for children in Child and Family of Newport County group homes. Under the leadership of French teacher Erika Hansson, each of the 12 members of the student council was allotted $25 to buy specific presents for boys and girls of various ages. The students perused the aisles looking for the perfect stocking to fill, and then bought a variety of small gifts including make-up, scarves and gloves and perfume for girls, while Hot Wheels and crayons and other small toys were purchased for younger boys. Hansson said that the students raised the money throughout the year by holding school dances and bake sales. In addition to the stocking stuffers purchased by the eighth graders, the fifth grade student council held their first toy drive. On Thursday, the entire student council met after school to wrap the gifts, which will be brought over to Child & Family next week. For eighth grader Juliana DiMeglio, giving to others who are less fortunate is what the holiday season is all about. “I wish I could see the kid’s faces on Christmas morning, just to know that they are happy,” she said. “It makes me feel really good to know that we are helping these kids receive presents on a day where they may not have gotten anything in the past.”
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Thompson eighth grade student council member Michael Garvey hit the toy aisle at Wal-Mart. For Landa Patterson from Child & Family, the volunteerism of kids from Thompson Middle School is greatly appreciated. “We couldn’t do it without our donors like the kids at Thompson Middle School,” she said. “It’s important to remember that donors come in all shapes and sizes and ages!” Patterson said that different groups of students from around the island are a big help during the holiday season. But there are still families that need help for Christmas. Patterson encouraged anyone interested to visit ChildandFamilyRI.com, following the link to “Adopt-a-Family,” and fill out a form. “There are still some people out there who don’t mind picking up a few gifts over the weekend while they’re out shopping,” she said. “People can be as casual as they’d like – and buy gift cards to Wal-mart or the grocery store; every little bit helps.”
Bellevue Gardens Toy Drop Off The Newport Salvation Army is using the empty storefront next to Newport Creamery in Bellevue Gardens shopping center, 181 Bellevue Ave. as a toy donation and distribution site during the holiday season. Lt. Helen Johnson, who runs the local Salvation Army said the building is being used because there is not enough room at their regular Memorial Blvd. location. “We struggle every December to make room for the toys we give to over 300 families,” she said. “This year we are so thankful to have the site to store toys, accept donations, and distribute them. We can’t thank the management enough for their generosity.”
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City to Participate in Charter Celebration By Tom Shevlin 2013 promises to be a momentous year for Newport, as the state marks the 350th anniversary of its Colonial Charter. Signed by Charles II in July 1663 and delivered to Newport by John Clarke, one of Newport's founding fathers, the charter is seen by historians as a landmark document – establishing Rhode Island as a beacon of tolerance and religious freedom. In addition to marking the first time in modern history that the separation of church and state was codified into law, the document survived the Revolution, served as the state's constitution until 1843, and provided the underpinnings of the First Amendment and Universal Declaration of Human Rights. For most of his life, the charter called Newport home. After being delivered by Clarke in November of 1663 to Aquidneck Island, then
known simply as Rhode Island, the document remained in the city until the new State House was completed in Providence in 1900. Earlier this year, Gov. Lincoln D. Chafee signed an executive order to establish the Rhode Island 1663 Colonial Charter 350th Anniversary Commission. Now, the city is ramping up its own efforts, looking ahead to what promises to be a state-wide celebration, during which Newport will play a central role. Already, several Newport leaders have been tapped to serve on the governor's commission, including James Wermuth of the John Clarke Society; Ruth Taylor of the Newport Historical Society; Dr. Garry Fischer of the Redwood Library and Athenaeum; Pieter Roos of the Newport Restoration Foundation; Evan Smith of Discover Newport; Michael Murray who served as a member of the Newport World
Easton Pond Dam Repairs Over the past month, site activities at the Easton Pond Dam have included completion of primary reconstruction near Old Beach Rd. The construction activities include: Completing the installation of block protection at access locations near Old Beach Rd., Champlain St. and Ellery Rd.; Placing protection along the moat channel near Old Beach Rd.; Restoring and placing temporary seed over disturbed areas at Old Beach Rd. and Champlain St.; Placing compacted soil on the west embankment; removing remaining temporary sheeting and miscellaneous materials and equipment from other portions of the site. Construction on the embankments has been suspended for the winter and will resume before the
spring planting season in April 2013. The following activities will occur to complete work for the project for the remainder of 2012 and into 2013: Timber piles at the Old Beach Rd. and Ellery Rd. pedestrian access bridges will be driven; Depending on the weather, topsoil will be spread and seeded over remaining portions of the embankments in March or April; the stone dust walkway will be constructed on remaining portions of the embankments; constructing pedestrian access bridges at Ellery Rd. and Old Beach Rd. Public access on the bridge crossings and embankment is prohibited until the embankments are officially opened in 2013.
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Heritage Commission; Ken Yellis; and Eric Hertfelder who formerly served as Executive Director of the Fort Adams Trust. On Wednesday, the City Council formally committed itself to supporting the Governor's 2013 Colonial Charter celebration and authorizing the mayor to appoint a committee of residents to work with the commission in organizing and supporting local events, particularly those that recognize the contributions of John Clarke. Looking ahead, the governor's charter commission is expected to begin rolling out a slate of events and educational campaigns geared toward elevating the charter's anniversary and historical significance. For more on the charter and the 2013 celebration, visitwww.RhodeIsland1663Charter.com.
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December 25, 1776 25. This day the Nativity of our Blessed Savior is celebrated thro’ Three Quarters of Xtendom. Indeed the Coptic & Oriental Chhs keep another day; but the true day is unknown. On any day I can readily joyn with my Fellow Christians in giving Thanks to God for his unspeakable Gift, & rejoyce with them in the Birth of a Savior. Tho’ had it been the Will of Christ that the Anniversary of his Nativity should have been celebrated, he would have at least let us have known the day. From The Literary Diary of Ezra Stiles December 25, 1776. Ezra Stiles was minister of the Second Congregational Church on Clarke St (next to the Artillery Co). He was also librarian of the Redwood Library. Later he became president of Yale University. Considered one of the most learned men of his time, he kept extensive diaries which are a major source of the history of the Revolution and Newport. --Submitted by Frankie Hutton
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For more information about these restaurants, please see their display ads found on the pages of this week’s edition of Newport This Week. 1) Ben’s Chili Dogs, 158 Broadway, Newport 2) Norey’s, 156 Broadway, Newport 3) Fifth Element, 111 Broadway, Newport 4) Salvation Cafe, 140 Broadway, Newport 5) The Deli, 66 Broadway, Newport 6) Pour Judgement, 32 Broadway, Newport 7) Sunnyside Deli, 12 Broadway, Newport 8) Mudville Pub, 8 West Marlborough St., Newport 9) Newport Dinner Train, Depot, 19 America’s Cup Ave. 10) Rhumbline, 62 Bridge St., Newport 11) Brick Alley Pub, 140 Thames St., Newport 12) Busker’s Irish Pub, 178 Thames St., Newport 13) Pier 49, 49 America’s Cup Ave., Newport 14) Fluke Wine Bar & Restaurant, Bowen’s Wharf, Newport 15) Clarke Cooke House, Bannisters Wharf, Newport 16) O’Brien’s Pub, 501 Thames St., Newport 17) Thai Cuisine, 517 Thames St., Newport 18) One Bellevue, Hotel Viking, Newport 19) Genie’s Lounge, 94 William St., Newport 20) La Forge Casino Restaurant, 186 Bellevue Ave., Npt. 21) Pasta Beach, 7 Memorial Blvd., Newport 22) Canfield House, 5 Memorial Blvd., Newport 23) Atlantic Grille, 91 Aquidneck Ave., Middletown
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SPORTS
Middletown Boys Outshoot Mount Hope, 78-66, in D-III East Opener Fresh off of the Division III state championship in football, Middletown High School’s D-III winter sport’s schedule got underway as the Islanders’ boys basketball team hit the hardwood on Monday, Dec. 10 against Mount Hope High School, beating the Huskies 78-66 in Bristol. The Islanders have now won their first three games of the new 2012 season. Five Islanders scored in double digits with senior point guard Mark Powell leading the way with a team- high 17 points; draining four from the field (including one three-pointer) and six foul shots. For the game, MHS shot 71 percent from the free throw line, hitting 23 of 32 attempts. Junior J.D. Bailey added 16 points, hitting seven field goals and two from the line. Randy Butler, Connor Russ and Jameson McQuade chipped in with 11 points each. Despite a close score at the half, with Middletown leading 36-33, a strong Islander defense limited the Huskies to a mere 25% shooting percentage from the field. The Huskies were a dismal 6 for 43 on three-point attempts; a meager 14 percent from beyond the arc. Mount Hope’s junior guard Matthew Scott led all scorers with 23 points on the night. MHS will travel to Moses Brown on Friday, Dec. 14 and will play their first league home game against St. Patrick Academy on Tuesday, Dec. 18 at 7 p.m.
Connor Russ, #33, gets some hang time for the Islanders on a drive to the Mt. Hope basket in the second half.
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Registrations for Youth Sports The Newport County YMCA is now accepting registration for the youth basketball season, Jan. 12 - March 3 for ages 4-15. A parentand-me 3 year olds class is also being offered. A different sport is the focus of each week. All games will be played on Saturdays at the YMCA’s gymnasium. Youth rugby for boys and girls aages 8 - 11 will return on Sundays. Boys 12-19 is also offered. Registration ends Jan. 9. Online registration is available. For more information visit www. newportymca.org, or contact Josh Anderson, at 847-9200 ext 113.
Camp I Can The Newport County YMCA Adapted Physical Activity Department is accepting registration for their December Vacation Camp. Camp I Can! is an inclusive setting for youth 5 - 21 years of age who have disabilities. Camp I Can! will offer a chance to work on sports, fitness, social skills, and communication. The camp will run Dec. 26, 27 and 28 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. For more information, call Megan Leonard, Adapted Physical Activity Director at 847-9200 ext 117 or Meganl@newportymca.org.
BOYS BASKETBALL 12/18 7 p.m. vs. St. Patrick 12/21 7 p.m. vs. Juanita Sanchez GIRLS BASKETBALL 12/19 6 p.m. @ Shea BOYS HOCKEY 12/21 9 p.m. vs. North Smithfield
PORTSMOUTH HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL 12/19 7 p.m. vs. Tiverton 12/21 7 p.m. vs. Shea GIRLS BASKETBALL 12/18 7 p.m. vs. LaSalle 12/20 7 p.m. vs. Cranston East BOYS HOCKEY 12/21 7:30 p.m. vs Cumberland 12/22 7:30 p.m. vs. Pilgrim GIRLS HOCKEY 12/21 7 p.m. Barrington/Mt. Hope/Portsmouth vs Cranston Co-op 12/22 6 p.m. LaSalle vs. Barrington/Mt. Hope/ Portsmouth Co-op
ROGERS HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL 12/19 7 p.m. @ Barrington 12/21 7:30 p.m. vs. West Warwick GIRLS BASKETBALL 12/21 5:15 p.m. @ Mt. Hope BOYS HOCKEY 12/22 6 p.m. vs. Mt. Hope 12/08 7:30 p.m. Pilgrim vs. Rogers/Tiverton
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Day Lewis Infuses ‘Lincoln’ With Life By Patricia Lacouture Steven Spielberg’s “Lincoln,” his biopic of the American President who abolished slavery, opens with a bloody, mud-splattered battlefield. This is fitting, as it reflects the heavy casualties of the Civil War. It is especially fitting, however, as this film, more than a factual historical document (which it is not entirely), is a tale about the American political system, a battlefield where, until quite recently, men sat around in closed chambers making compromises, threats and concessions, with a good deal of the messy bits never seeing the light of day. The film was scripted by Tony Kushner (“Angels in America”) and adapted from the book “Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln” by Doris Kearns Goodwin. Lincoln was a Republican whose party members passed his 13th Amendment in the Senate but were divided by a split in the House of Representatives. As the furor over the Amendment escalated, a man says, “What will be the fallout of freeing the slaves? Next, they’ll want to vote, and, after that, women will want to vote.” To the speaker’s colleagues, the latter sounds more contentious even than the matter of slavery. Lincoln, the eloquent public speaker, was a simple country-born lad who was self-educated and enjoyed telling stories and cracking semi-crude jokes. How well Daniel Day Lewis, in the title role, conveys the mystery and contradictions of
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band’s ideals on personal freedom. As Lincoln holds fast to his position four years into the Civil War, he explains that, rather than the mockery this action makes of America to its European fathers, “This shows the world that democracy isn’t chaos.” In one of the film’s more telling moments, Lincoln makes his argument for the logic of his Amendment by quoting Euclid: “Equality equals fairness equals justice.” Not bad for a country bumpkin who taught himself by reading books. “Lincoln” is rated PG-13 for bloody scenes of battle. Patricia Lacouture teaches film studies at Salve Regina University . She completed her graduate studies in film at Boston University.
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Happy Bookers The next meeting of the Happy Bookers book group of United Congregational Church, Middletown will be Jan. 28 to review the classic book, “ The Little Prince,” which is 100 years old this year.
Coat Drive During the month of December, Emmanuel Church will collect winter coats, hats and scarves to be donated to the guests at Soup’s On, a meal served the first Tuesday of every month to the hungry in Newport. For more information, call 847-0675.
Christmas Concert The Boston Boy Choir and Men’s Schola under the direction of its conductor, John Robinson, is the performing arts arm of the Boston Archdiocesan Choir School operated under the auspices of Saint Paul Church in Cambridge, Massachusetts. This world-renowned choir which has performed with the Boston Symphony at Tanglewood and on PBS will present a Christmas concert in the sanctuary of Saint Joseph’s Church, 5 Mann Ave., on Saturday, Dec. 15 at 7:30 p.m.
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On Saturday, Dec. 15, local heroes will be ringing “the bell” at Bowen’s Wharf for the Salvation Army. All the funds raised in the kettle will stay local to help the food pantry and the many other Salvation Army programs. Here is the schedule of bellringers: 9 – 10 a.m. Doris Shaw, Deputy Director for Portsmouth Housing Authority; Jim Reed, Director of Newport Housing Authority 10 – 11 a.m. Ken Jones, Chairman of Board of commissioners for Portsmouth housing authority, Director Coastal Housing and Chairman of The Salvation Army’s Board of Advisors and Lieutenant Kevin Johnson, Officer of the Newport Salvation Army 11 a.m. – noon Officer Jimmy Winters, Newport Police Department noon – 1 p.m. Honorable Mayor Henry Winthrop 1 – 2 p.m. Rosemary Kavanagh O’Carroll, Local Thames Street Artist 2 – 3 p.m. Newport Fire Chief Peter Connerton 3 – 4 p.m. Chuck Praiva, Manager of the Newport Gulls (with Gully the mascot) 4 – 5 p.m. August Cordeiro, CEO & President of the Newport Hospital and at Stop & Shop – Newport, JT Connell Highway 2 – 4 p.m. Jeanne Napolitano, Newport City Councilor
Trinity Church will host a free community meal on Christmas Eve in the Carr-Rice building on Trinity’s Queen Anne Square campus from 5 to 6 p.m. All are welcome to enjoy a hearty dinner and the warmth of fellowship while enjoying Christmas carols.
Christmas in Paris The parish of St. Anthony in Portsmouth will welcome the Boston String Quartet on Friday, Dec. 14 at 7 p.m. for a concert titled, “Christmas in Paris.” The music will explore Parisian life with sounds of the season. Tickets are $20 per person, youth under 18 are free. Tickets available by phone at 683-0089 or at the door, 2836 East Main Rd.
Blue Christmas Service Jamestown’s Central Baptist Church, 99 Narragansett Ave., will hold a Blue Christmas service on Sunday, Dec. 23 at 5 p.m. The quiet, contemplative service recognizes that the season filled with joy for so many can be difficult for those struggling or dealing with loss. The program offers opportunities for participation or quiet reflection and offers a message of hope. All are welcome.
Local “Celebs” offer Lessons at Trinity Trinity Church will offer A Service of Lessons and Carols as part of Christmas on Historic Hill on Sunday, Dec. 16 at 4 p.m. Prominent members of the local community will read the lessons, including the Hon. Scott Avedisian, mayor of Warwick; Hon. Harry Winston, mayor of Newport; Sister Jane Gerety, RSM, president of Salve Regina University; Ms. Marilyn Warren, executive director of the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center; Rev. Dr. Anita Schell-Lambert, rector of Emmanuel Church; Rev. Canon Anne Marie Richards, rector of Trinity church; and the Right Reverend W. Nicholas Knisely, Bishop of the Diocese of Rhode Island.
“Cindy” Elizabeth C. (Simmons) Boardman, 67, formerly of Middletown, passed away Dec. 5, 2012. She was the wife of Rev. Paul Jacob Boardman, Jr. She and her husband founded and pastored St. Michael’s Church in Middletown. Calling hours will be Friday, Dec. 21 from 2 -4 p.m. and 7 – 9 p.m. at Memorial Funeral Home. A memorial service will be on Saturday, Dec. 22 at 11 a.m. at St. Columba Berkeley Memorial Chapel, 55 Vaucluse Ave., Middletown. Stephen J. Carlson, 55, of Portsmouth, passed away Dec. 5, 2012 surrounded by family after a courageous battle with cancer. He was a U.S. Army veteran. A graveside service with military honors was held at the RI Veterans Cemetry on Dec. 8. John Doyle Lynch, 84, of Newport, passed away Dec. 6, 2012 at home. He was the husband of the late Veronica “Roni” (Shea) Lynch. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Donations in his memory may be made to the Newport Fire Rescue, 21 W. Marlboro St., Newport RI 02840. Dolores T. (Raab) Rabatin, 85, of Middletown, passed away Dec. 6, 2012 at Newport Hospital. She was the wife of the late Roy E. Rabatin. A Mass of Christian Burial was held at St. Lucy’s Church on Dec. 10.
Anthony E. Simmons, 44, of Newport, passed away Dec. 5, 2012 at Newport Hospital. Calling hours will be Friday, Dec. 14, from 6 – 9 p.m. at the Memorial Funeral Home. His funeral will be Saturday, Dec. 15 with visitation from 10 – 11 a.m. in the church and the funeral service at 11 a.m., in Community Baptist Church, 50 Dr. Marcus Wheatland Blvd., Newport. Burial will follow in Middletown Cemetery. Elizabeth Ann (Brennan) Spillane, 91, of Middletown passed away Dec. 10, 2012 at home surrounded by family. She was the wife of the late Jerome Francis Spillane. She attended nursing school in England during World War II. Calling hours will be on Thursday, Dec. 13, 2012 from 5 8 p.m. at the Memorial Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be on Friday, Dec. 14, at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Church, Broadway and Mann Avenue, Newport. Donations in her memory may be made to Visiting Nurse Services, Hospice Care, of Newport and Bristol Counties, 1187 East Main Rd., Portsmouth, RI 02871.
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Community Meals and Fellowship Area churches and organizations work together to provide nutritious meals in a caring environment for members of the community. Upcoming meals include:
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7:30 a.m. –MLK Center 5 p.m.–St. Paul’s Church (by St. Mary’s Episcopal) 12 Marlborough St.
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Wednesday, Dec. 19 7:30 a.m. –MLK Center Noon–United Baptist (by St. Mary’s RC) 30 Spring St.
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7:30 a.m. –MLK Center 5 p.m.–St. Paul’s Church (by Calvary Methodist) 12 Marlborough St.
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Newport County TV Program Highlights December 13 – December 19 THURSDAY – DECEMBER 13 6:00pm: Sound Check 6:30pm: Dog Tags 7:00pm: Time Capsule 7:30pm: Center Stage 8:00pm: Newport City Council Mtg: 12.12 9:00pm: Newport School Committee Mtg: 12.11 FRIDAY – DECEMBER 14 10:00am: Sound Check 10:30am: Dog Tags 11:00am: Time Capsule 11:30am: Center Stage 12:00pm: Newport City Council Mtg: 12.12 1:00pm: Newport School Committee Mtg: 12.11 6:00pm: Crossed Paths 6:30pm: Newport County In-Focus 9:00pm: Sakonnet River Bridge Toll Mtg (Portsmouth) SATURDAY – DECEMBER 15 10:00am: Crossed Paths 10:30am: Newport County In-Focus 1:00pm: Sakonnet River Bridge Toll Mtg (Portsmouth) 6:00pm: Crossed Paths 6:30pm: Newport County In-Focus SUNDAY – DECEMBER 16 10:00am: Crossed Paths 10:30am: Newport County In-Focus 6:00pm: Crossed Paths 6:30pm: Newport County In-Focus 7:00pm: Portsmouth This Week 7:30pm: Rogers High School Jazz Ensemble / Greg Abate MONDAY - DECEMBER 17 10:00am: Crossed Paths 10:30am: Newport County In-Focus 11:00am: Portsmouth This Week 11:30am: Rogers High School Jazz Ensemble / Greg Abate 5:00pm: Richard Urban Show 5:30pm: Cowboy Al Karaoke 6:00pm: Americo Miranda Show 6:30pm: Portsmouth This Week TUESDAY – DECEMBER 18 9:00am: Richard Urban Show 9:30am: Cowboy Al Karaoke 10:00am: Americo Miranda Show 10:30am: Portsmouth This Week 6:00pm: Art View 6:30pm: The Millers 7:30pm: Caring For Our Community 8:00pm: Middletown Town Council Mtg: 12.17 WEDNESDAY – DECEMBER 19 10:00am: Art View 10:30am: The Millers 11:30am: Caring For Our Community 12:00pm: Middletown Town Council Mtg: 12.17 6:00pm: Around BCC 6:30pm: Newport City Limits 7:00pm: Jazz Bash 7:30pm: Portsmouth This Week 8:00pm: Portsmouth School Committee Mtg: 12.11 10:00pm: Portsmouth Town Council Mtg: 12.10
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