The forecast: It's going to be a beautiful weekend, with mostly sunny skies and highs in the 80s. Today, Friday, may reach 91 degrees. The Audubon Society of RI sponsors a Full Moon Paddle this evening at Hundred Acre Cove in Barrington. Space is limited, however. Saturday is a Free Family Fun Day at the ASRI's Environmental Education Center in Bristol, and if you want to go over on Monday, there are special Labor Day nature activities. Do you like cars? Head over to the parking lot of St. Thomas the Apostle Church in Warren for a car cruise and auction tonight, Aug. 31, with a DJ, raffles…
Today will be sunny with a high of 80 degrees. It's perfect weather for the Bristol-Warren Art Night, featuring the work of artists Mary Dondero and John Paul (JP) Fernandes. Stroll around and visit the studios, shops and restaurants of our two town sfrom 5 to 8 pm. Trolley service is available. The Bristol Technical Review Committee meets at 9:30 am to review plans for a minor subdivision on Lugent Lane. Tonight's Concert on the Common in Bristol features the New Era Jazz Band. This is the final week for 2nd Story Theatre's run of "Sabrina Fair", a Cinderella story by Samuel Taylor.
Heavy periods of rain are possible today. Today is the first day of school in Bristol and Warren school district. The Bristol Town Council holds a special meeting at 7 pm. The Warren Voluntary Historic District Commission meets tonight. Blithewold offers yoga today at 9:30 am. The Audubon Society of RI's Environmental Education Center continues its exhibit, A History of Whaling in Bristol and Warren.
It looks like a pretty nice, late summer weekend ahead: mostly sunny skies with temperatures in the low 80s. The Bristol Historical & Preservation Society hosts a Book Sale today through Sunday at the group's headquarters, 48 Court St., Bristol. The First Congregational Church in Bristol hosts an "Art Affair on the Fence" on Saturday. The East Bay Patriots organizaton hosts author Trevor Loudon,who is promoting his new book "Barack Obama and the Enemies Within," tonight, Aug. 24 at the old Bristol State House on High Street in Bristol. Herreshoff Marine Museum hosts a "Living Boat Show" …
It's a Beach Day! Today will be sunny with a high of 83 degrees. There is a Freshmen Orientation and Cookout tonight at 5:30pm, for incoming Mt. Hope Freshmen. The George Hail Library Book Club, Books on Main, meets tonight at 6:30 pm. There are many musical offerings this evening: The last Music at Sunset this summer at Blithewold features steel drum artist Jason Roseman. Warren's Summer Concert Series features Dagwood, at 6:30 pm at the Burr's Hill Park bandshell. The East Bay Chamber of Commerce offers a seminar tonight on How and When to Buy a Smartphone. Please reserve a seat by calling …
There will be isolated thunderstorms today with a high of 83 degrees. The Bristol Technical Review Committee meets today,once at 9:30 am for a petition by a couple who wants to have horses on their Wood Street property (near Ferry) and another meeting at 10 am for a Greylock Road property. The Bristol Citizens Property Revaluation Study Committee meets at 7 pm. School starts one week from today in the Bristol Warren Regional School District! Colt-Andrews School holds a kindergarten parent-child orientation today. Kickemuit Middle School holds a social for new students and families Thursday …
There's a chance of rain today with a high of 78 degrees. Join the Rogers Free Library's writing class for an open mic night of poetry, short stories and music, from 6 to 8 pm. If you're driving around Chestnut or Naomi Streets in Bristol and see what may look like purple and white graffiti artists at work, don't be alarmed. It's the day for the "Painting of the Rocks" tradition at Mt. Hope High School, when the incoming Senior Class personalizes rocks around the high school campus in the school colors of purple and white. The Warren Board of Canvassers meets at 4 pm, and the Warren …
Today will be the hottest day of the weekend, breezy but with sunny skies and temperatures up to 88 degrees. The rest of the weekend looks cooler, with high temps of 78 degrees and showers possible on Saturday. Today, Friday, is the parade and culmination of the Summer Reading Program at Rogers Free Library in Bristol. Andrew Lloyd Weber's "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" is performed this weekend at Kickemuit Middle School in Warren, by the Footlights Repertory Company. Don't forget to visit the local Farmer's Markets this weekend to see what's fresh and in season. The market …
There's a 50-50 chance of showers today, with a high of 83 degrees. The next session of "The Art of the Book" at George Hail Library in Warren is Aug. 22 and Aug. 24. This free fine arts program for children 6-12 focuses on simple bookmaking techniques. Call 245-7686 to register. The George Hail Library book club, Books on Main, will meet on Wednesday, Aug. 22 at 6:30 pm to discuss, compare and contrast Last Man in Tower by Aravind Adiga and The House I Loved by Tatiana de Rosnay. Copies of the books are available at the library. All are welcome to attend. For more information, please …
There's a chance of thunderstorms today with a high of 82 degrees. The Bayside Family YMCA in Barrington is hosting a Family Night this evening. The Bristol County Water Authority Board of Directors meets tonight starting at 5:15 pm in the board room of the BCWA offices on Child Street, Warren. The Warren Zoning Board meets at 7 pm. The final celebration for the Summer Reading Program at George Hail Library in Warren is this evenign at 6:30 pm, with entertainment and a party and awards ceremony. Local cartoonist Steve Brosnihan will teach a five-week cartooning program at Rogers Free Library …
Today should be mostly sunny with a high of 84 degrees. The Bristol Warren Regional School Committee holds a workshop meeting tonight at 7 pm at Mount Hope High School's cafeteria. The Warren Town Council has a regular meeting tonight at 7 pm in the Town Hall. Two weeks from today - that's when school starts for most students in the Bristol Warren Regional School System. The Children's Workshop in Warren has an open house for those interested in child care from six weeks to school age.
Today's forecast calls for sunny skies with a high of 87 degrees. Today Rhode Island observes Victory Day (formerly known as VJ Day), the anniversary of the Allied Forces' victory over Japan during War World War II, following the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945. Government offices and libraries are closed, but many restaurants, retail stores and other businesses may be open. The Audubon Society of RI's Environmental Education Center is open with special activities. All new members of the Mt. Hope High School Marching Band and members of the flag, dance and percussion sections report…
It's a Family Fun Friday at Blithewold today, with the Kaleidoscope Theatre. Enjoy arts, crafts, boats food and the beautiful Bristol waterfront at this weekend's Bristol Boat & Artisan Show, Saturday and Sunday at Independence Park. Read more about it here. Cool Jazz and More is Sunday, Aug. 12 at Mount Hope Farm, with entertainment by Ed Massa Music, a cocktail hour and raw bar, and steak and lobster dinner. This Sunday is the deadline to register to vote in the Sept. 11 partisan primary. Bristol's Town Hall will be open from 1 to 4 pm on Sunday; Warren Town Hall will be open from 8:30 am …
There is a slight chance of thunderstorms today, with a high of 84 degrees. The Bristol Animal Shelter Capital Project committee meets at 4:30 pm in Town Hall. As you're planning your Town Hall business this week, remember that municipal offices are closed Monday in observance of Victory Day in Rhode Island. Tonight's Concert on the Common in Bristol features Diesel at 7 pm. Blue Cross Blue Shield offers an informational Medicare session at Jacky's Galaxy today at 1 pm.
Today's weather: There will be patchy fog with a high of 83 degrees. The Bristol Town Council meets at 7 p.m.; the Board of the Bristol County Water Authority meets at 5:15 pm at the Warren office on Child Street; the Council 94 School Committee Negotiation Team meets at 6 p.m. Magician Mat Franco performs at the Rogers Free Library for ages 4 and up. "The Help" is featured at "Wednesday Night at hte Movies" at Rogers Free Library, at 7 p.m. The East Bay Summer Wind Ensemble and East Bay Summer Youth Wind Ensemble perform in concert at Burr's Hill Park tonight, starting at 6:30 p.m.
Today should be mostly sunny with a high of 81 degrees. The Bristol Fourth of July Committee meets tonight at 7 pm at the Bristol Court House. The Warren Recreation Board meets at the former Mary V. Quirk School on Main Street at 7 pm. The RI International Film Festival kicks off today. Calling Young Stage Sprouts - journey into story and poems at the George Hail Library today at 2 pm. A Horror Writing Workshop tonight at 6 pm at the Rogers Free Library is led by Kate Gorton.
Today will start out mostly cloudy with possible thunderstorms; the sun will come out but rain is still possible this afternoon. A special Bristol Town Council meeting takes place tonight at 6 pm. The policy/community affairs subcommittee of the School Committee meets tonight at 6 pm. The Bristol Harbor Commission meets at 7 pm. The first segment in a four-week flower arranging class at Blithewold takes place today at 10 am. A golf tournament to benefit the Roger Williams University Women's Basketball team is today at Green Valley Country Club in Portsmouth. There's a "Meet the Coaches" …
Today will see patchy fog with a high of 92 degrees, but the weekend may see some showers and thunderstorms. The 2nd Annual Fiddle 'n Folk Fest is Saturday at 1 pm at Haines Memorial State Park in Barrington. The 20th Annual Motorcycle Mystery Ride to benefit the Impossible Dream is Sunday, starting from East Warren Rod & Gun Club in Warren and heading to the Bristol Elks Lodge in Bristol. Donation is $20 per person. Registration begins at 9:30 am; ride leaves at noon The Bristol County Elks Lodge holds its fundraising chicken barbecue Sunday afternoon at Warren's German American Club. Roger…
The Bristol Historic District Commission meets at 7 pm, with Hope and State Street properties on the agenda. Mad Science comes to the George Hail Library, for kids 5-12, at 3 pm. Former Bristol resident Hans Schattle will sign and discuss his book, "Globalization & Citizenship," at 7 pm at the Rogers Free Library. The Bristol County Elks hold a fundraising chicken barbecue on Sunday afternoon, Aug. 5, at the Warren German-American Club. Tickets may be purchased ahead of time. Tonight's Concert on the Bristol Town Common features Michael DiMucci and friends.
Today, look for patchy fog with a high of 78 degrees. The Bristol Animal Shelter Capital Projects Committee meets at 4 pm. The Citizens Property Revaluation Study Committee meets at 7 pm. Wonder what it's like to be self-employed? The East Bay Chamber of Commerce offeres a workshop on "Exploring Self Employment" tonight from 6 to 9 pm. Please pre-register. Yoga is offered this morning at Blithewold at 9:30 am. Kate Gorton will lead a workshop on "Found Poetry" at the Rogers Free Library tonight from 6 to 8 pm. The workshop is for teens, but youth ages 10 and up are welcome. Sign up at RFL_BRI…
