historians and thought leaders . The short conversations illuminate fascinating topics and inspire the intellectually curious . Attendees will have the opportunity to submit questions to the speaker after the presentation . You must have a Zoom account to participate in the online programs . 421-6970 , providenceathenaeum . org
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PanCAN : PurpleStride Rhode Island 2021 | May 2 PurpleStride honors everyone affected by pancreatic cancer . Register for this free , virtual 5k to not only support lifechanging programs and services for pancreatic cancer patients and their families , but to celebrate the 10th anniversary of PurpleStride . Everyone who registers and raises or makes a personal donation of $ 25 or more will receive a PurpleStride T-Shirt . Build your team and start fundraising today ! For more information or to sign up , go to pancan . org .
Crossroads Rhode Island- Women Helping Women | May 6 Join Crossroads Rhode Island for a virtual event of Women Helping Women . Guests will learn firsthand about the critical work that Crossroads ’ frontline staff accomplishes daily , meet a client and understand her journey from homelessness to home , network with event participants in a virtual cocktail-style setting and support the most vulnerable women in our Rhode Island community . Your support is crucial in creating emergency shelters , housing , education , employment programs , and more . For more information or to sign up please contact , tmahoney @ crossroadsri . org or visit crossroads . com / about / explore / special-events .
For a listing of all upcoming events visit RIMonthly . com / things-to-do / and select the Philanthropic category .
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Art Blooming at Linden Place
MAY 7 – 9 : The first ever event of its kind features dozens of original artwork and floral arrangements by local artists and designers — all inspired by the Linden Place gardens or mansion . The event will be “ COVID-safe ,” according to a release , and tickets will be timed ; call for more information . 11 a . m .– 4 p . m . Members $ 10 , non-members $ 15 . Linden Place , 500 Hope St ., Bristol , 253-0390 , lindenplace . org
Mother ’ s Day Tea at the Ocean House
MAY 8 : Celebrate Mother ’ s Day with a whimsical tea party . The young and the young at heart can enjoy teatime , complete with tea cakes , snacks and assorted desserts . The interactive affair , complete with a performance , is a special way to celebrate mom . 2:30-4:30 p . m . $ 35 –$ 55 . Ocean House , 1 Bluff Ave ., Watch Hill , 888- 853-2919 , oceanhouseri . com
Audubon ’ s Sea Glass Jewelry Workshop
MAY 8 : Design a beautiful pendant with sea glass found on local beaches . Learn how to choose the right piece of glass and transform it using quick and easy wire wrapping techniques . The program includes all materials . Face masks , social distancing and advance registration are required . 11 a . m . -12:30 p . m . $ 20 –$ 25 . Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium , 1401 Hope Street , Bristol , 949-5454 , asri . org
Bites and Bubbles at Weekapaug
MAY 20 : Enjoy the early summer sun and take a motorboat shuttle to a beautiful remote beach on Quonochontaug Pond . Then , enjoy a beach bar and hors d ’ oeuvres in all of the glory the Ocean State has to offer . This event is for guests twenty-one and older only . 5-6:30 p . m . $ 40 . Weekapaug Inn , 25 Spray Rock Rd ., 888-565-5023 , ocean houseri . com
Food Truck Night at the Newport Car Museum
MAY 22 : Enjoy fare from more than a dozen food trucks , live music and a beer and wine garden from Trinity Brewhouse . Social distancing and face masks are required while waiting to order and pick up food .
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