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Fore the Pets Golf Tournament | Sept . 9 Join Falvey Insurance Group at a charity golf tournament at Richmond Country Club to benefit the Rhode Island Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals . Proceeds will support the group ’ s adoption programs , veterinary care , humane education and pet owner assistance efforts . For more information , visit falveyinsurancegroup . com / fore-the-pets .
Cheers for Charity 2024 | Sept . 12 Gather with friends for music and brews at the Grey Sail Brewing Company in Westerly from 5-8 p . m . and support the Olean Center ’ s work in providing services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities . Visit oceanchamber . org for details .
Passport Gala | Sept . 13 Join Children ’ s Wishes for its annual fundraiser to help grant Wishes to Rhode Island children facing life-threatening medical conditions . Spend the evening mingling with Wish families while enjoying cocktails , hors d ’ oeuvres and dinner from local eateries and dancing at Rhodes on the Pawtuxet in Cranston . To buy tickets , visit childrens-wishes . org .
Cuddles of Hope Car Show | Sept . 29 Check out classic cars while enjoying tunes and food truck fare at the Cuddles of Hope Foundation Car Show at the Overlook at Meehan in North Providence from 9 a . m . -1 p . m . Proceeds will support the foundation ’ s mission of comforting children by providing them with a stuffed animal to cuddle with during uncomfortable and frightening situations . For details and tickets , visit cuddlesofhope . org .
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Rhode Island Red Food Tours
ONGOING : Explore your favorite neighborhoods with a food stroll featuring delicious samplings plus alcohol ( and nonalcoholic ) pairings at five to six independent restaurants and eateries . Tours take place in Providence and Newport . Reservations are required . Visit website for dates , times and costs . 684- 1110 , rhodeislandredfoodtours . com
Music
Rhythm & Roots
THROUGH SEPT . 1 : Dance to live music performances by Old Crow Medicine Show and other performers on the 4,400-square-foot wooden floor while quenching your thirst with craft beers on tap and snacking on Korean chili bowls , vegetarian specials , crepes and homemade ice cream . For the full experience , stay overnight at the campground and hear musicians play into the night . $ 59 – $ 269 . Ninigret Park , 4890A Old Post Rd ., Charlestown , rhythmandroots . com
Wellness
Free Wednesday Nature Walks
ONGOING : Join Norman Bird Sanctuary naturalists for a nature walk on Wednesday afternoons . Connect with the outdoors and breathe in the fresh air when you stroll among the wildlife at this nature preserve in Middletown . Wed . 3:30 – 4:15 p . m . Meet outside the Welcome Center . Free . Norman Bird Sanctuary , 583 Third Beach Rd ., Middletown , 846-2577 , normanbirdsanctuary . org
Still Together Mindfulness Meditation
ONGOING : Reduce your stress , improve your health and strengthen your focus while engaging in guided meditation practice . Inperson sessions are held on the first and third Monday of the month . 6:30 – 7:30 p . m . Virtual sessions are held every second , fourth and fifth Monday of the month . 6:30 – 7:30 p . m . Thurs . mornings 7:30 – 7:50 a . m . Free . Warwick Center for the Arts , 3259 Post Rd ., Warwick , 737-0010 , warwickcfa . org
Benefits
Fall for Lucy ’ s Hearth
SEPT . 5 : Lucy ’ s Hearth has been helping families for forty years , and , with this cocktail hour-style event , you can as well . Bid on silent auction items like vacation packages , restau-
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