CityState: To-do List
Resort Newport, 240 Aquidneck Ave., Middle-
town, 846-0592, potterleague.org.
Etcetera
Ice Skating
THROUGH MARCH 1: Skate by the sea then,
warm up inside and grab a bite to eat off the
après skate menu. Visitors who “donate to
skate” by bringing a piece of clothing for Big
Brothers, Big Sisters of Rhode Island receive
complimentary skate rentals. See website
for skate times, rental and admission prices.
Gurney’s Newport Resort and Marina, 1 Goat
Island, Newport, 849-2600, gurneysresorts.com.
FEATURED EVENT
Amenity Aid’s sixth Annual Benefi t and
Auction Spectacular | April 4
Join us at the historic Arcade Providence
in the heart of downtown for an evening
of charitable giving to benefi t Amenity
Aid. Funds raised through this event directly
support our mission to provide essential
hygiene products to those in need throughout Rhode Island. For more information
please visit, www.amenityaid.org/2020-fundraiser.
2020 Fight For Air Climb Providence | April 4
Th is “vertical road race” will see hundreds of
participants, including fi refi ghters in full gear, racing
up twenty-two fl oors inside the Omni Providence
Hotel. Funds raised benefi t the American Lung
Association’s mission to save lives by improving
lung health and preventing lung disease through
research, education and advocacy. Register now at
FightForAirClimb.org/Providence.
Hammers and Hope 30th
Anniversary Gala | April 30
Cookies and Cocktails
M A R C H 5 : Snack on a selection of hors
d’oeuvres then enjoy an array of desserts
prepared by some of the area’s finest chefs,
made with Girl Scout cookies. Guests must
be twenty-one and older to attend. 5:30–8:30
p.m. $60. Crowne Plaza, 801 Greenwich Ave.,
Warwick, gssne.org.
Gardening Symposium
MARCH 7: This year’s event focuses on explor-
ing new paths to gardening for beginners and
green thumbs alike. 7:30 a.m.–4 p.m. See
website for registration cost. University of
Rhode Island, 45 Upper College Rd., Kingston,
874-1000, web.uri.edu.
Beer Hall Night
MARCH 13: Sip some brews plus live tunes
from Cee Cee and the Riders. Enjoy the new
beer releases or your favorite wines with
communal tables, indoor corn hole, board
games and more. There are even prizes for
best dressed. 5–8 p.m. Free. Newport Vine-
yards, East Main Rd., Middletown, 848-5161,
newportvineyards.com.
Eight Bells Lecture Series
MARCH 13: The Naval War College Museum’s
Eight Bells Lecture Series presents the British
Battle of the Atlantic, 1939–1941 by Evan Wil-
son. Noon. Free. 72 Fort Adams Dr., Newport,
usnwc.edu.
South County Habitat for Humanity
will celebrate its thirtieth anniversary.
Th at’s thirty years of helping more than
100 local families with their need for
decent and aff ordable housing. Join us
as we celebrate thirty years of work at
Quidnessett Country Club. Seating is limited and tickets must be purchased prior to
April 16. For more information and to purchase tickets please visit, www.schhri.org/gala. Gardeners’ Roundtable
MARCH 13: Welcome to the basics of garden-
ing. This class will explore the different
types of cold frames and their uses, plus a
simple construction design for your own
home. 10–11 a.m. $15 members, $20 non-
members. MARCH 21: Learn the centuries-old
art of wattle and build a section of fencing,
take home a jig for further building and hear
tips and tricks. 10 a.m.–noon. $30. Blithewold
Mansion, Gardens and Arboretum, 101 Ferry
Rd., Bristol, 253-2707, blithewold.org.
For a listing of upcoming events,
or to upload your own, go to
RIMonthly.com and click on
Philanthropic Events Calendar. Women’s Summit
MARCH 13: This year’s theme is “expand your
vision.” This year’s keynote speakers include
Mae Jemison, Laura Ipsen, Laysha Ward and
Susan David. Preregistration is required. 7:30
a.m.–5:30 p.m. $225. Bryant University, 1150
Douglas Pike, Smithfield, 232-6565, wsummit.
bryant.edu.
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