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Through early July - Pick Your Own Strawberries
                 Middletown: 8:00am - 7:00pm at Sweet Berry Farm, 915 Mitchell's Lane, Middletown. For more information and their market hours see sweetberryfarmri.com
                 Portsmouth: 8:00 am - 7:30pm at Quonset View Farm, 895 Middle Rd, Portsmouth. 683-1254 Baskets available or bring your own.

Saturdays and Wednesdays, June through Oct.  - Middletown & Newport: The Aquidneck Grower's Market
                 Saturdays (June 4- October 29) 9am to 1pm, 909 East Main Rd (Rte 138) in Middletown (at Newport Vineyards & Winery). 401-848-0099 AND Wednesdays (June 8 - October 26) 2pm to 6pm, Memorial Boulevard between Thames & Bellevue, Newport. For more information on RI's Farmer's Markets check the RI Division of Agriculture/DEM website.

Thursdays, June through Oct. 27  - Middletown: The Island Farmers Market
                  2pm to 6pm at Aquidneck Grange Hall, 499 East Main Road Middletown. The market will include, Aquidneck Honey, baked goods, fruits, vegetables, flowers, lobsters and more. Also new this year - Bravo Wood FIred Pizza and Reynolds Barn Goat Cheese. For more information call 441-4317 or email,

Saturdays, through Sept. - Portsmouth: Newport International Polo Series
               Generally a 5pm start Saturdays. Glen Farm is on Rt 138 in Portsmouth. See the web site for more information.

Through Columbus Day - Newport: Fort Adams Guided Tours Open for the Season
     from 10 am-4pm. Tours depart from the Fort Adams Gift Shop daily, weather permitting, every hour on the hour from May 21st through Columbus Day (Oct. 10, 2011). View the officer's quarters, explore the underground listening tunnels and climb the rampart walls to breathtaking views of Newport Harbor. For more information visit www.fortadams.org or call 841-0707

Through Labor Day Sept. 5 - Newport: The Save The Bay Exploration Center and Aquarium Open
       open daily 10-4 through Labor Day. The Save The Bay Exploration Center and Aquarium located at Easton's Beach in Newport is an interactive marine science learning center offering educational programs and activities for school groups, families and children interested in learning more about Narragansett Bay. General admission is $6 / FREE for Save The Bay members and children under 4.

June 4 - Portsmouth: Eco-Depot Hazardous Waste collection at Portsmouth High School
           8am to 1pm at Portsmouth High School, 120 Education Lane. Household hazardous waste collection. Free to Rhode Island residents. Appointments are required. To make an appointment or for more information call 942-1430 ext. 241 or go to www.rirrc.org

June 4 - Portsmouth: The Green Grocer Celebrates 4th Anniversary with Cookout
           10am to 4pm at The Green Grocer, 934 East Main Road is having their annual cookout with hamburgers, hot dogs, veggie burgers and sausages. There will be live music, face painting, a martial arts demonstration, giveaways, tastings and more.

June 4 (raindate June 5)- Newport: Annual Family Day at Fort Adams
           11am to 4pm at Fort Adams, 90 Fort Adams Drive. A great day of fun! Admission is FREE for the entire family. This year's theme is health, wellness, nutrition & fitness. The day will be filled with entertainment, a wide variety of activities and games, learning experiences and various vendor booths. The March of Dimes is organizing a Touch-A-Truck Event – lots of cool vehicles to touch, climb on and sit in. Food vendors on site throughout the event. Guided Tours of Historic Fort Adams will be offered. www.fortadams.org Volunteers needed. For information contact Laurie Labrecque at 401.841.0707 or at or visit www.fortadams.org.

June 4 - Newport: Annual Great Chowder Cook Off 
            12pm - 6pm, Newport Yachting Center, America's Cup Blvd. The legendary international chowder championship enters its 30th year in 2011, and the competition is thicker than ever! Enjoy all-you-can-eat samples of various traditional and exotic chowders from across the country and beyond, and vote for the best in three categories: Clam, Seafood and Creative. The power is in your spoon to crown the new titans of chowder! Three world champions return this year to defend their title: Tony's Cedar Key Clam Chowder (Cedar Key, FL), Michael's Seafood (Carolina Beach, NC) and The Boat House (Tiverton, RI). With 3 stages of live island-vibe entertainment, kids' activities and plenty of new surprises to commemorate our 30th year (like our Clamcake Eating Challenge!), we're cooking up something sensational this summer! Admission: $25 / $20 Advance* | Children under 12 FREE with an adult.
NEW! Chowderhead Club; $75 per ticket thru event (Children under 12 FREE with an adult) Discounted ticket price ends Friday, May 27.  See the web site for more info

June 5 - Portsmouth: Heart and Sole Walk for the Animals
        10:00am registration, walk begins at noon at Glen Park in Portsmouth. Share your passion for animals by joining your friends, family, and colleagues at the annual Heart and Sole Walk for the Animals! It's a great chance to enjoy a 1 or 3 mile walk while raising funds for the Potter League. All proceeds from the Walk go directly to the animals in our care to provide shelter, veterinary care, and best of all, the chance for a new home. Check their web site for tips on getting pledges and more information.

June 7, 14, 21 & 28 - Newport: Landscape Lecture Series: The Olmsteds in Newport
        10 a.m. at the Preservation Society Office, 424 Bellevue Avenue. Masters of American landscape architecture, Frederick Law Olmsted and his sons, who operated the firm known as Olmsted Brothers, made a significant mark on Newport with commissions for over 30 sites in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This lectures series will examine the theory, planning and horticulture of Olmsted designs from private estates to improvement schemes for Newport parks and thoroughfares. Guest speakers will include Ted Clement, Executive Director of the Aquidneck Land Trust.
June 7 Frederick Law Olmsted – American Master
June 14 Newport Estates: Part I
June 21 Newport Estates: Part II
June 28 Newport Public Space – Parks and Big Plans for Newport
Admission for each lecture: Preservation Society members $10, General admission $15. Advance registration requested. More detailed information will be available on registration. Register online at www.NewportMansions.org, or call (401) 847-1000 ext. 154.

June 9 - Newport: Lecture: McKim, Mead & White and Colonial Newport
        6:30 p.m. at The Elms, 367 Bellevue Avenue. Colonial Newport was of great inspiration to McKim, Mead & White; the city's 18th century buildings inspired and informed the architectural vocabulary of the architects' Shingle Style and Georgian Revival buildings of the 1880s and 1890s. As they helped make Newport, it helped make them. From its Colonial background emerged the beginnings of the Colonial Revival. This talk will consider the role clients might have played along with the evolution of McKim, Mead & White's work from the Casino and the Isaac Bell House to Rosecliff. A reception will follow the lecture. Admission: Preservation Society members $5, General admission $10. Advance registration requested. More detailed information will be available on registration. Register online at www.NewportMansions.org, or call (401) 847-1000 ext. 154.

June 10 - Newport: Newport Gulls Baseball Home Opener
        6:35pm the Gulls have their first home game of the season at Cardines Field. See their web site for more info and complete schedule. NewportGulls.com

June 17  - Newport: Surface Navy Association 5K By the Bay
        5:00 pm at Naval Station, Newport. The Newport Chapter of the Surface Navy Association invites you to to join us for the 85th running of The SNA 5K By The Bay, a Newport tradition. This semi-annual road race is held on scenic Naval Station Newport (RI) and is open to the public. This year proceeds will benefit the Special Olympics. The flat, fast course winds along Narragansett Bay with spectacular views of the Newport Bridge, Naval War College, Naval Station Newport and Surface Warfare Officers School. Multi-color tee shirts are guaranteed to all pre-registered runners (15 June 2011); trophies for all individual and team competitive categories will be awarded. The post-race awards party will include food and beverages from our sponsors as well as door prizes and entertainment. Looking forward to seeing you in Newport! Register Online

June 17 - Newport: Fort Adams Trust Fundraiser Summer Solstice – An evening of Revelry
           7:00pm-10:30pm at Fort Adams, 90 Fort Adams Drive. The perfect kick-off to Newport's 2011 summer season. This annual fundraiser benefits the Fort Adams Trust. Behind-the-Scenes Tours, Scrumptious Food by McGrath Clambakes & Catering, Silent & Live Auctions, Music & Dancing. For more information contact Laurie Labrecque at 401-619-5801 or at or visit www.fortadams.org.

June 18 - Newport: Yoga Mala in Ballard Park
        1:00 to 3:30 pm in Ballard Park. Yoga Mala is the transformational process of moving through 108 sun salutations. Anyone with a little yoga in their body can participate, there are modifications and time to rest, if need be. This practice will awaken the solar energy within each of us, it will teach us to listen to our bodies and to be aware of the incredible rhythms of Nature. Instructor Liz Lindh will guide participants through 108 sun salutations. Why 108? A mala, a string of beads used for meditating, praying and chanting mantra in the Hindu and Buddhist traditions, has 108 beads on it and the number is highly significant in both traditions. The whimsical art-rock band, Castle, will perform during the event. Ballard Park Quarry Meadow, Hazard Road. $10 Donation. Friends of Ballard Park Ballard Park is located at the corner of Hazard Rd & Wickham Rd, Newport (Entrance Across from Rogers High School)

June 19 - Portsmouth: 53rd Annual Newport Motor Car Festival
        Registration: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm; Coffee and Donuts available until 11:00 am; Awards: 2:00 pm at Portsmouth Abbey School, Cory's Lane, Portsmouth. Music and Awards Bruce Palmer. Picnic Lunch, provided by Foodworks of Portsmouth. More information check the site Portsmouth Rotary Club   Direct link to car show page

June 19 & 20 - Newport County Attraction Days - Free Admission to Area Attractions for Residents & hospitality workers
       The Attractions Council of Newport County invites all Newport County residents and employees of the hospitality industry to visit many great local attractions on Sunday, June 19, 2011 and Monday, June 20, 2011. Visitors showing proof of residency (driver's license or other identification with an address) or proof of hospitality employment (business card, employee ID or pay stub) will enjoy free admission or another value as noted when visiting the attractions listed below. Please call the individual attractions for operating schedule and other detailed information.

Tuesday evenings, June 21 - Sept 27 - Newport: Yoga in the Park at Ballard Park
        6:00-7:30 pm in Ballard Park. Tuesday EveningsYoga class covering breathing, warm-up, basic postures and relaxation for all levels. Those interested should wear comfortable clothes and bring a yoga mat. Class is in the quarry meadow. Use Hazard Road entrance. $10 per person. Friends of Ballard Park. Ballard Park is located at the corner of Hazard Rd & Wickham Rd, Newport (Entrance Across from Rogers High School)

June 21 - Portsmouth: Portsmouth Pirates Fall Soccer Registration open
           The Portsmouth Pirates Soccer Club has opened registration for the fall 2011 season. Additional information about registration and tryouts is available on the website. ALL COMPETITIVE PLAYERS MUST REGISTER PRIOR TO TRYOUTS. Please go to http://www.pysa.com/pirates/registration.htm for additional information and to register.

June 22 - Newport: PM Musical Picnics at The Newport Art Museum
          The Newport Art Museum’s summer music series, PM Musical Picnics, is back, sponsored by NewportFed. The series has been a favorite al fresco entertainment deal for locals and tourists since 1994. PM Musical Picnics are held once a month on the grounds of the Museum's historic Griswold House at 76 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, in the early evening hours beginning at 6 pm. Admission is $5 for individual Museum members, $10 for individual non-members, $10 for member households, and $15 for non-member households. No advance reservations. Visit www.NewportArtMuseum.org or call (401) 848-8200 for general information. Please – no pets.
          Guests may choose to purchase a picnic from Newport Wine Cellar and Le Petit Gourmet. For $25, guests will receive a cheese plate with dried fruit and nuts, sliced baguette, and a split of red or white wine (or sparkling water). Ten percent of the proceeds benefit the Newport Art Museum. Picnics may be picked up at 24 Bellevue Avenue. Guests should call 24 hours in advance to order - (401) 619-3966.
           PM MUSICAL PICNICS SUMMER LINE-UP:
June 22 (Rain date: July 13) - Abbey Rhode: Abbey Rhode, a Rhode Island based Beatles' tribute band, brings together strong vocal harmony and some good 'ol rock beats for a high-energy performance not to be missed.
July 27 (Rain date: August 13) - Fran Curley Jazz Ensemble: Guests are invited to sit back and enjoy relaxing jazz beats and rhythms that will create just the right mood for an enjoyable summer's evening.
August 17 (Rain date: August 24) - The Ravers: The Newport Art Museum will be hosting the real reggae sound of The Ravers, a group that has been rocking the Newport music scene for over 20 years.

June 22 - Portsmouth: People's Power & Light barbeque at Town of Portsmouth's Wind Turbine
           from 6-8 p.m at Portsmouth High School (outdoor basketball court),120 Education Lane Portsmouth. Join People's Power & Light for a barbeque at Town of Portsmouth's Wind Turbine to learn about Portsmouth's success with wind power! Also, find out about other wind power projects in Rhode Island and Massachusetts that New England GreenStart members support. People of all ages are welcome for this night of fun and education. Stop by after work with your families and friends! To RSVP please visit http://windturbinefest2011.eventbrite.com Contact: People's Power & Light at 401-861-6111 We hope to see you there!

June 23 - Newport: 2nd Annual Back to School Celebration RI on the Schooner Aurora (Sail for school supplies for our kids.)
          Departing Goat Island, Boarding time 4:30PM Departing at 5:00 PM. Arrive Back at Dock 7:00PM. Sail for school supplies for our kids. Enjoy a sunset sail past the historic estates in Newport and enjoy the beautiful Bay in the America's Cup Tradition. Complimentary entertainment, cocktails and hors d oeuvres. Tickets: $35.00 Space is limited. For reservations call Grace Gonzalez 401-459-6018 Jorge Cardenas 401-374-4059.
          DIRECTIONS: Take I-95 South. Take exit for route 4 (on left side of highway) to Route 1 then to Route 138 East. Continue over Jamestown Bridge. This is approximately 25 miles from I-95. Take first exit of Newport Bridge (Scenic Newport) and turn right at the end of the ramp. At 2ndlight, take a right onto America's Cup Avenue. Turn right at next traffic light and over the Goat Island causeway (Gladys Carr Bolhouse Rd.) At the end of the Causeway turn left and Schooner Aurora will be located at C dock. Parking is available along A-dock.

June 24 - 26 - Newport: The 2011 Newport Flower Show
           at Rosecliff, 548 Bellevue Avenue, Newport. The Newport Flower Show celebrates its 16th year as America's premier summer flower show, with the theme Entertaining—Newport Style, celebrating the grace and sophistication that has raised entertaining to an art form in the City-by-the-Sea. Special guest lecturers include celebrity cake designer Sylvia Weinstock, and floral trend consultant Kevin Ylvisaker. Visitors will enjoy judged floral arrangements and horticultural specimens, lectures and demonstrations, shopping in the Oceanside Boutiques and Gardeners Marketplace, and an oceanfront café. Show admission $17 in advance. More information and ticket packages available at www.NewportFlowerShow.org or call (401) 847-1000.

June 24 - 26 - Portsmouth: Annual St. Barnabas Festival
            Fri. 5pm to 11pm; Sat - Noon to 11pm; Sunday noon to 6pm. (On Sunday the food booth opens at 9am for coffee and malassadas) Food, amusements, fun for the whole family. At St. Barnabas 1697 East Main Rd. The festival features a traditional mix of food and events including rides and games, and entertainment. There are special events as well. Discount Ride Tickets on sale Friday from 5 - 7pm & Sat 12 - 2pm - 24 tickets for $14. Tickets are good for the whole weekend! Web site

June 25 & 26 - Portsmouth: Radio Operators to Demonstrate Emergency Capabilities - Amateur Radio’s “Field Day”
           The Sakonnet Forty-Niners in collaboration with the Newport County Radio Club, will host an event known as Field Day as part of the nationwide competition. The Field Day operation at the Gardner Seveney Sports Complex at Glen Farm, begins at 2 p.m. Saturday afternoon and runs continuously through the night until 2 p.m. Sunday.
           For many decades, amateur radio operators -- often called “hams -- have been providing emergency communications when other systems failed or were overloaded during a natural disaster. During Hurricane Katrina, Amateur Radio was often the only way people could communicate, and hundreds of volunteer hams traveled south to save lives and property. This weekend, June 25-26, the public will have a chance to meet and talk with these ham radio operators to see for themselves what the Amateur Radio Service is about.

June 25 through August 13 - Newport: Sunset Music Series
            at the Newport Yachting Center. Check their web site for latest current information on entertainment line-up and tickets. Hot summer nights on the waterfront with live music, featuring a diverse range of national and regional artists. Expect an eclectic mix of blues, rock, folk, country, pop and anything in between!

June 29, July 27, August 31, September 28, October 26 - Portsmouth: Windmill Wednesday
            4:00-6:00 pm. Ongoing tours the last Wednesday of the month. Have you always wanted to see the inside of the 1812 Prescott Farm windmill? Now is your chance! Explore how this amazing machine works and learn about the importance of grist milling on Aquidneck Island. Enjoy a family-friendly evening with johnnycake tasting hands-on activities for kids. $5 per person, children under 5 free. Please note: Windmill will not be in full operation due to safety and preservation concerns. www.newportrestoration.org/visit/prescott_farm/

Previous year's events (below) that we haven't gotten current information to update yet.
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June - Newport: Annual Newport Artisans’ Fair
       Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.at the Elks Club Lodge, corner of Bellevue Ave. and Pelham St. The Newport Artisans' Fair includes over 35 artisans and features choice selections of jewelry, wearable art, pottery, traditional nautical handicrafts, photography, fresh herbs, hanging plants, culinary delights and more. The fair includes a raffle to benefit the Linda & Joe Caruso Family Fund and the Fire House Theater. The Newport Artisans’ Fair is held indoors at the Elks Club Lodge, within easy walking distance of popular attractions, accommodations and restaurants. Admission is free. Free parking. For more information: contact Campo & Company (401) 742-5344 or visit www.newportartisanfair.com.

June -- Through Oct -- - Newport: The Newport Art Museum's summer exhibition schedule
            76 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI. www.newportartmuseum.org. The Newport Art Museum's summer exhibition schedule reflects favorite Newport summer themes: sun and surf, gardens, flower shows and the annual Black Ships Festival, which celebrates Commodore Mathew C. Perry's 1853 - 54 expedition to Japan and the breaking down of barriers that separated that country from the rest of the world. The Museum is presenting two contemporary exhibitions featuring works by Jason Evans and Janet Alling, and an historical exhibition exploring the influence of Japanese art and culture in Rhode Island after Perry's expedition. The Museum hosts a reception for the new exhibitions on Friday, June 18, 5 to 7 pm. The reception is free for Museum members, $10 for non-members.
            June 5-September 5, 2010 : SURF ISLAND: A Ride with Newport's Surf Community; Photographs by Jason Evans
            June 12 - October 17, 2010: The Japan Craze: Art and Craft in Rhode Island after 1854. Sponsored by William Vareika Fine Arts Ltd
            June 19-August 18, 2010: Flora: Paintings by Janet Alling

June -- - Portsmouth:  Annual Spring Used Book Sale at Portsmouth Free Public Library
        10 AM to noon at the Portsmouth Free Public Library, 2658 East Main Rd. A preview sale will be held from 9 AM to 10 AM for members of the Library Association who have paid this year’s dues. Hundreds of titles of adult hard cover books and paperbacks will be available. There are also children’s books as well as some used videos, music CDs, and books on cassette and CD.

June -- - Newport: Celtic Fire
          5pm, at Emmanuel Church, 42 Dearborn Street, Newport. Celtic Fire - celebrating the sacred tradition of the Celts through chant, folk melody, ancient Celtic prayers and works by Turlough O'Carolan, Sean O'Riada, Ralph Vaughan Williams & Michael McGlynn. Featuring Debbie Kane, pipe major with Rhode Island Highlanders Pipe Band. Wild Notes, a Celtic Instrumental Ensemble. CitySingers of Hartford will perform. Tickets $15 general; $10 seniors & students. free for children under 12 accompanied by an adult. Concert will be followed by a reception and entertainment by Wild Notes and singers.

June -- - Portsmouth: Artist Lisa May Tobin Speaking at Portsmouth Arts Guild
           7pm at 2679 East Main Rd. (next to St. Paul's Church) Middletown artist and papermaker Lisa May Tobin will speak about the history of papermaking, the materials used and will demonstrate how she makes her cast paper pieces at the Portsmouth Arts Guild. Following her talk and presentation, all attending will have the opportunity to make their own pieces of paper. Please join members of the Arts Guild for this free event. Enjoy creative conversation and refreshments. The program follows a short business meeting that starts at 7pm. Open to the public. Handicap accessible.

June -- - Portsmouth: "Fantastic Archaeology: Stories of Frauds, Fakes, and Facts in New England" at Portsmouth Historical Society
           7:00pm at 870 East Main Rd. (Corner of East Main Rd. and Union St.) Have UFOs, Celts, and Vikings all left their marks on New England? How should we interpret claims that crop circles, mysterious letters on stones, and strange rock arrangements are evidence of such visitations? Alan Leveille, anthropologist and archaeologist, will discuss how the suspicions and speculations of some New Englanders have entered into local folklore and explain the tools archaeology and anthropology provide for sorting out fact from fiction. The program begins with the Society’s Annual Meeting at 7:00, followed by the lecture at 7:30. The event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served following the lecture. Portsmouth Historical Society

Fridays and Saturdays --  Newport: Weekend Jazz Piano at the Rhumbline
        Fridays & Saturdays 6:30 to 10:00 pm. at the Rhumbline Restaurant 62 Bridge Street, Newport. Enjoy live music while you dine or have a drink at the historic Rhumbline Restaurant on the Point in Newport RI. Dinner reservations are recommended. Bar menu available. (401) 849.3999 for reservations. For more information - www.loisvjazz.com
Friday, June 25: Lois Vaughan
Saturday, June 26: Dawn Chung
Friday, July 2: Lois Vaughan
Saturday, July 3: Lois Vaughan
Friday, July 9: Lois Vaughan
Saturday, July 10: Lois Vaughan

June -- - Portsmouth: Portsmouth Pop Warner Football Equipment day
            10:00am to 12:00pm at Aquidneck Island Christian Academy. Online registration is open for Pop Warner Football and Cheerleading. Registration Fee $85 or $135 for 2 children, $160 Max/Family. Parent/Legal Guardian MUST attend to sign Registration Form.
Players- Ages 5 - 15 as of 8/1/2010; 35 Players Per Squad Max (First Come, First Served)
Cheerleading Equipment Day is July 22, 2010 From 5:30pm to 6:30pm Cheerleaders - Ages 5 - 15 as of 8/1/2010; 35 Cheerleaders Per Squad Max (First Come, First Served)
Call 849-9313 or visit http://www.portsmouthyouthfootball.net

June --- - Middletown: “Meet the Author” series with local writer Marie Sullivan Force at Middletown Public Library
           3pm at Middletown Public Library, 700 West Main Road. Local writer Marie Sullivan Force, a graduate of Middletown High School, will be here to discuss her novels ("Love at First Flight" and "Line of Scrimmage") and her new romance series (starting with her forthcoming book, "Fatal Affair"). This event is free and all are welcome! Delicious food and drink will be provided!

June -- - Newport: Getting to Know You Lunch and Tour with Artist Janet Alling atThe Newport Art Museum
            12 pm at the Newport Art Museum in the Griswold House 76 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI. Artist Janet Alling will be joining Newport Art Museum Executive Director Lisa Goddard and guests for a brown bag lunch. Alling will talk about her work and give a tour of the exhibition, “Flora: Paintings by Janet Alling,” running at the Museum from June 19 through August 18. This “Getting to Know You Lunch” is part of a series of mid-day forums at the Newport Art Museum. The event is free and open to the public. For more information about this event or the Newport Art Museum call (401) 848-8200 or visit www.newportartmuseum.org

June - - Jamestown: "Island Treasures" Garden Tour
         In celebration of its 60th year, Quononoquott Garden Club presents a tour of unique, private gardens in the island community of Jamestown, RI. Proceeds are used for civic beautification projects. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 the day of the tour. 401-423-1776 or email

June - - Portsmouth:  Summer Reading Program Kick off at Portsmouth Free Public Library
        at the Portsmouth Free Public Library, 2658 East Main Rd.
       June - at 10 am: Summer Reading Kick off with Katie Latimer Bright and interactive tales to get little ones listening up and laughing out loud. This show has fantastic twists and turns, plus it’s a great time to sign up for the summer reading program! Children ages
4 through 12 are invited to attend. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, call the Portsmouth Free Public Library’s Children’s Room at 683-9457.
       July - at 2:00 pm: Collage It! - Help Ms. Laura collage a huge banner to hang in the Children’s Room this summer. Children grades 1 through 4 are invited to get their creative juices flowing! You may sign up by calling the Children's Room at 683-9457. This program is free and open to the public.

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