Gurney ’ s Newport Resort and Marina
THROUGH MAR . 31 : Bring out your warmest coat , mittens and scarf and get ready to twirl atop the ice at Gurney ’ s ice skating rink . Novice or pro , skate by the sea alongside family and friends . Mon .– Fri . 2 – 9 p . m ., Sat ., Sun . and holidays 10 a . m .– 9 p . m . Adults $ 12 ; seniors sixty-five and older , military and children twelve and younger $ 7 . Skate rentals $ 10 . Gurney ’ s Newport Resort and Marina , 1 Goat Island , Newport , 849-2600 , gurneys resorts . com / newport
Goat Hikes at Simmons Farm
THROUGH MAR . 27 : Venture the grounds of Simmons Farm alongside adventurous goats . Enjoy nature and take a hike for an hour and a half with the goats in tow , as they occasionally stop to nibble on the grass . Ongoing Sat . and Sun . 11 a . m . and 1 p . m . $ 10 –$ 40 . 1942 West Main Rd ., Middletown , 848-9910 , simmons organicfarmri . com
Ocean House
MAR . 5 : Enjoy some decadent treats with chef and Sift Bake Shop owner Adam Young . Learn about his journey as bakery shop owner , creating his cookbook , and being named “ America ’ s Best Baker .” Tickets include coffee , tea , wine , treats from Sift like macarons and brownies , and a copy of the Sift cookbook written by the chef himself . 3 – 5 p . m . $ 75 . Ocean House , 1 Bluff Ave ., Watch Hill , 888-853-2919 , oceanhouseri . com
Looking Ahead
April
THROUGH APR . 9 : Cozy Fires and Tasty Treats at Blithewold , Bristol , blithewold . org
APR . 1 – 30 : Newport Daffodil Days , Newport , newportdaffydays . com
APR . 2 – 3 : Bloom Flower and Home Market , Providence , waterfire . org
APR . 7 – MAY 8 : Sueño , Providence , trinityrep . com
Cookies & Cocktails | March 10 Join the Girls Scouts of Southeastern New England for a special evening of Cookies & Cocktails at Crowne Plaza in Warwick . Chefs from some of your favorite local restaurants will be showcasing their talents by creating special desserts using everyone ’ s favorite treat - Girl Scout Cookies ! In addition to the tasty desserts , guests will enjoy hors d ’ oeuvres and light fare plus a silent auction . For more information , visit www . gssne . org / en / support / special-events / cookies _ and _ cocktails . html or contact customercare @ GSSNE . org .
Keri ’ s Kalendar | All Month Enjoy a calendar raffle each day this month to help raise money for the Keri Anne O ’ Donnell Memorial Fund , a local organization providing scholarships and grants to young people who demonstrate a passion for performance and want to pursue their dreams . A winner will be selected each day during the month of March to win a prize such as theater tickets , a restaurant gift card and more . For more information or to purchase raffle tickets , please visit www . kerisfund . org or contact Frank O ’ Donnell at 401-447-7589 or frankocomedy @ cox . net .
For a listing of all upcoming events , or to submit your own , visit RIMonthly . com / things-to-do / and select the Philanthropic category .
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APR . 13 – JULY 3 : Asian Lantern Spectacular at Roger Williams Park Zoo , Providence , rwpzoo . org �
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