Newport Flower Show
JUNE 17 – 19 : A lush central garden exhibit , stunning floral designs and a stroll through the Cour d ’ Amour are some of the many sights and activities this show has to offer . Opening reception on Fri ., 6 – 8 p . m ., $ 225 ; VIP show Fri .– Sun ., 8 a . m ., $ 50 ; general admission Fri .– Sun ., 9 a . m . and noon , $ 35 . Rosecliff , 548 Bellevue Ave ., Newport , 847-1000 , newportmansions . org
Juneteenth Festival
JUNE 19 : Attend the fourth annual Juneteenth celebration , commemorating June 19 , 1865 , and the liberation of enslaved African Americans throughout the nation . Dance , eat and support local vendors with family and friends . The night concludes with fireworks . Noon – 9:15 p . m . Free . Roger Williams Park Temple to Music , Providence , 288-7864 , juneteenthri . com
Art Night Bristol Warren
JUNE 30 : Art Night Bristol Warren returns for its eleventh season of showcasing lively and local art scenes throughout the East Bay . Visitors can check out art-related businesses , museums and studios as well as admire dance and musical performances at various venues . Last Thursday of the month through August . 5:30 – 8:30 p . m . Various locations throughout Bristol and Warren , artnightbristolwarren . org
Looking Ahead
July
JULY 4 : Bristol Fourth of July Parade , Bristol , fourthofjulybristolri . com
JULY 9 – 10 : Wickford Art Festival , Wickford , wickfordart . org
JULY 16 : Craft Brew Race , Newport , craftbrewraces . com / newport
JULY 21 : Best of Rhode Island , Providence , rimonthly . com
JULY 29 – 31 : Newport Jazz Festival , Newport , newportjazz . org �
FEATURED EVENT
Tri-State Survivor Charity Golf Classic | June 5 The Tri-State Survivor Charity Golf Classic is an annual event which brings together golfers from as many as six states all in support of fighting Cancer and other life-threatening diseases . Held at Richmond Country Club in Richmond , RI the tournament is one of the primary fundraisers of Tri-State Survivor . The tournament features a scramble format at one of southern Rhode Island ’ s premier golf courses and includes greens fees , cart , dinner , raffle and silent auction . Proceeds from this year ’ s event will benefit the support programs of Tri- State Survivor . Join in on the TSS Charity Golf Classic to support the fight against Cancer . A day on the links is a bit better when it ’ s for charity . For more information , please visit https :// www . tristatesurvivor . org /
Angels Giving Back 5k | June 11 Angels Giving Back was formed to continue the generosity of the founders of Colbea / Seasons Corner Market , Mario and Valia Coletta . They established a company built on hard work and determination and took pride in building a business that touched people ’ s lives in many ways . Providing education to families and the ability to sustain their lives while watching these families prosper and grow , Mario and Valia never forgot where they came from and how they were helped along the way , so in turn they gave back . This is the beginning of continuing their legacy by supporting local organizations . Angels Giving Back is a charitable organization with 100 % of the net proceeds going to Alzheimer ’ s Association , The Tomorrow Fund and Polycystic Kidney Foundation . Giving back to those who touched the Coletta ’ s hearts and lives . Join in keeping their memory alive by your generosity in participating in the First Annual 5k Run / Walk in Johnson , RI . For more information , please visit https :// www . angelsgivingback . com / events-page /
For a listing of all upcoming events visit RIMonthly . com / things-to-do / and select the Philanthropic category .
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