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CityState: To-do List l By Samantha Labrecque July 2020 Sign up for THE 401, which includes activities for the whole family, at RIMONTHLY.COM/NEWSLETTERS. Relax in your backyard with a compelling book written by a local author. There’s no place like summer in Rhode Island This is the year of a social distancing summer. While large gatherings like fairs and festivals have been canceled and precautionary measures when dining out at our favorite restaurants have been placed, one thing hasn’t changed: There’s no place like Rhode Island in the summertime. Purchase your own bicycle and enjoy a scenic ride along the East Bay Bike Path, put on a pair of sneakers and go for a run in the great outdoors. And if you’re more of a sun worshipper, we’ve got a list of books written by local authors for a quiet afternoon lounging in your hammock. No matter how you spend your days, we’re here to tell you: A little Rhody summer is glorious. —Samantha Labrecque GETTY IMAGES. RHODE ISLAND MONTHLY l JULY 2020 35