Monday, January 2, 2012
The Preservation Society's Christmas celebration ends today.
Now that we're into the New Year, The Preservation Society of Newport County is wrapping up its Christmas celebration at the Newport mansions. If you were too busy this season to see these beautiful displays, you've got one last chance today. The Breakers, the Elms and the Marble House are all open through 5 p.m. for one final viewing of the the dazzling holiday decor. The Breakers opens at 9 a.m., The Elms and Marble House at 10 a.m. The last tour admission is at 4 p.m., with the grounds and houses closing at 5. Admission to all three mansions is $28 for adults, $9 for children ages 6 to 17. A trip to just The Breakers is $19.50, $5.50 for children. Cost is $14.50 for adults, $5.50 for children, for the other two homes. Don't miss this …
Monday, December 26, 2011
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Did Santa bring you the latest digital device this holiday? iPhones, Androids and all the other gadgets on the market were a hot buy this Christmas season. But just how many locals were lucky enough to find one under the tree? Let us know in our poll above. If you got a gadget, don't forget the Patch apps to stay engaged and connected in the community. For iPhones: Patch for iPhone keeps you connected to the latest news, weather, local business listings and current events happening in the neighborhood, 24/7. Useful features include: Plus, you can save anything from favorite stories to business listings direct to the iPhone for easy offline access. Customer opinions are extremely valued, so sending app feedback to the Patch team is …
Thursday, December 22, 2011
Give the gift of the City by the Sea.
Are you a proud Newporter looking for a gift that says just that? Sure, there’s gifts that you can find Only in Rhode Island, but there are some things that just say “The City by the Sea.” Here are a few gifts you can give this season that show some of the best of what Newport has to offer. If you have other ideas, share your thoughts in the comments section below. 1. Pair together two Alex and Ani charm bracelets, the Newport bridge and an anchor, to create a Newport feel. 2. Give your little ones a gift that lets them read about their home. A Little Maid of Newport tells the story of two cousins in 1777 Newport. 3. The Newport Mansions store offers several ornaments, such as a brass Breakers gate ornament that can be showcased on the …
Friday, December 16, 2011
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Friday, December 16, 2011
Could Rhode Island see a white Christmas? The odds are relatively ylow, according to Cornell University's Northeast Regional Climate Center. The university determined this week that the Providence area has a 30 percent chance of seeing an inch or more on Dec. 25. That's better than Boston (a 20 percent chance), New York (12 percent) or D.C. (10 percent). But if you want the best chance at seeing snow, you'll have to head north. Pinkham Notch, NH, has a 95 percent chance. Even if our odds are slim, we still want to believe we'll wake up to the white stuff on Christmas morning. What do you think?
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Cluny students presented the 6th Annual living nativity scene Monday night.
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Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Thanks to Kathleen Claire for sending in the photos!
Monday, December 12, 2011
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Monday, December 12, 2011
The heat is on, holiday shoppers. With Christmas less than two weeks away, the mad dash to finish gift shopping begins. Shipping giant FedEx reported that today was the busiest day in the company's nearly 40-year history, with forecasters predicting that approximately 17 million shipments would get moved Monday — double the company's typical daily volume. For those of us whose packages were part of that rush, we can rest assured that our gifts will be under the tree just in time for Christmas morning. For the rest of us...we'll either be running around frantically on Christmas Eve, or presenting our loved ones with gifts in the days that follow, reminding them "it's better late than never" and "it's the thought that counts." With 12 days …
Friday, December 9, 2011
Here's a look at where Santa Claus will appear this Saturday and Sunday in Portsmouth and neighboring communities.
He's making many lists this weekend and checking them twice. Here's a look at where Santa will be this weekend: Portsmouth Newport
Thursday, December 8, 2011
Children from the Boys & Girls Club attended the 15th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting.
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Thursday, December 8, 2011
Castle Hill Inn welcomed more than 40 children from the Boys & Girls Club of Newport County for the 15th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting. Each child had opportunity to visit with Santa and received their first gift of the holiday season, enjoyed cookies and hot chocolate, traditional Christmas music from Victorian Carolers, and to watch the lighting of the Castle Hill Inn Christmas tree.
Get out the lights and holly. Your decorating could net $100,000 to our schools.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to win a $100,000 gift to the Newport Public Schools. Patch.com is launching a nationwide contest to find the best dressed home in its Patch communities, and the winner’s school district will receive $100,000, no strings attached. Here’s how the contest works. Beginning on Dec. 8 and continuing through Dec. 26, you can nominate your home by uploading a photo to the contest entry form on the site. During that same time period you and your neighbors will also be able to vote for your favorite festive home. The winning entry will be forwarded to a national Patch judge that will select 24 finalists. Each finalist will receive $500 that they can apply to their December electric bill. From Dec. 30 through Jan. …
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
The one day only "Mini-Nutcracker" was performed by Newport's Island Moving Company at Sandywoods Farm last Sunday.
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Wednesday, December 7, 2011
The Island Moving Company, Newport's classically trained contemporary ballet company, performed a special, one day only "The Mini-Nutcracker" at the Sandywoods Center for the Arts, 43 Muse Way, last Sunday, Dec. 4. Light refreshments were served before performance. Children also had the opportunity to meet the dancers and have their photos taken. According to Sandywoods Farm, the performance of "The Nutcracker" was not possible without the generous assistance of the event sponsor, BankNewport. Sandywoods staff thanks Island Moving Company, its administrative and artistic staff and dancers and to BankNewport for collaborating with Sandywoods Farm, Inc. to bring the timeless holiday classic to Tiverton this season. For more information on …
Cara Kenefick
2:06 pm on Thursday, December 22, 2011
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