On Aquidneck - Calendar of Events for October - Middletown, Newport and Portsmouth, RI

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Through Nov. 6 - Portsmouth: Get Lost in Escobar's Corn Maze!
Through Labor Day Hours are Mon through Sat. 10am till dusk, Sundays 11 - dusk. After Labor Day, Fridays 3:30pm till dusk, Saturdays 10am till dusk, and 11am -dusk on Sundays. (After Labor Day open midweek for large groups and school field trips by reservation only.) Open Columbus Day 10:00 - dusk. The maze this year celebrates Fun at the Escobar Farm. The Maze covers 8 Acres and was designed by Brett Herbst of The Maize. We love dogs, but for their safety they must be kept on a leash at all times. If your doggie wants to run the maze with you we'll be happy to give you a bag so that you can bring out anything he might wish to leave behind to "trip up" other Maizies.
Admission- 12 and over, $7; 5 - 11 years old, $5; children 4 and under are free. There is also a hay play area for smaller children, a concession stand, and porta potties. See their web site for more info and special events - After Labor Day Open Midweek for Groups; Open Columbus Day 10:00 until Dusk. See also this page for a coupon. Other information call 683-1444.

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

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 Parkway between Chapel St. & Edgar Court, 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,

October 1 - Newport: Third Annual Fort Adams Antiques Festival and Preview Party
at Fort Adams, 90 Fort Adams Drive. PREVIEW PARTY- Friday September 30th (6pm-8pm) - First view of fine art and antiques offered by dealers in the splendid setting of a historical fort. Wonderful finds for both seasoned and new collectors. ANTIQUES FESTIVAL - The 3rd Annual Fort Adams Antiques Festival is a benefit for Fort Adams Trust. Presented and managed by Ferguson & D'Arruda Antiques, Providence, RI. Dealers will be offering a wide range of items. Appraisers will be on-site during the afternoon. Early buyers 8am-10am. General public 10am-5pm. Food and beverages available for purchase. For booth space contact Ferguson & D'Arruda at 401.273.5550 or visit www.ferguson-darruda.com. More information contact Laurie Labrecque at 401.619.5801, or visit www.fortadams.org.

October 1 & 2 - Middletown: 37th Annual Harvet Fair at Norman Bird Sanctuary
10am to 5pm at Norman Bird Sanctuary, 583 Third Beach Rd. A perennial favorite community event. An old-fashioned autumn Fair with food, entertainment, games, crafts, country store, home and garden competition, pony rides, hay rides and more! www.normanbirdsanctuary.org

October 2 - Newport: Middletown Rotary Annual Car Show at Fort Adams
9am to 2pm on North Lawn of Historic Fort Adams. Presented by the Middletown Rotary Club. A display of over 300 cars, trucks and vans are featured. Prizes are awarded in a variety of classes. Food and beverage available for purchase. For more information contact Laurie Labrecque at 401-619-5801 or email .

October 2 - Newport: Newport Arts & Crafts Show
10am to 4pm at Hotel Viking Newport, 1 Bellevue Avenue. Artisans from around New England will be displaying their crafts for purchse. Hand made items such as knitted sweaters, stained glass, pottery, art, photography, cards, jewelry, jams, candles, soaps, mazes, puzzles, adult & kids hand made clothing, hand bags, silk scarves, wood work, and so much more. We will be collecting items for the Potter League Shelter. Please remember our friends by bringing a toy, food, paper towels and blankets. Kate Begin will be with us representing Prevent Child Abuse Rhode Island. She will have for purchase Murano Glass Jewelry. All proceeds go to the cause. For more information email Becky A Hanos .

October 2 - Newport: Third Annual Blessing of the Animals
12:15 pm - In honor of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animlas, St. John's on The Point will hold its third annual Blessing of the Animals on the West lawn, weather permitting. This touching and brief service to bless our animal companions is open to all and their respective pets of any (safe) kind, with treats for everyone. In case of rain, the blessing will take place just inside the doors on Washington Street. St. John's is located at the corner of Washington & Willow Sts in Newport.

October 1& 15, November 5, 19 & 26, and December 17- Newport: "The Art of the Masquerade" Murder at the Museum at the Newport Art Museum
7pm - 8:30pm at the Newport Art Museum's Griswold House, 76 Bellevue Avenue in Newport. The Newport Art Museum invites guests to participate in a new "Murder at the Museum". The family-friendly performances are created and performed by the Marley Bridges Theatre Company. The group is staging an entertaining and interactive murder mystery, entitled "The Art of the Masquerade," set in 1916. The audience is invited to join bohemian artists, Newport millionaires and Hollywood stars for an evening of music, masquerade and murder. Revelry turns to devilry when a priceless painting steals the center of attention. Exposed grudges, double disguises and hidden agendas quickly lead to murder. Guests search the galleries for clues and question suspects to solve the crime. Costumes are welcome but are not required to attend this event.
Tickets for Museum members are $15 for adults and $8 for youth (17 and under). Tickets for non-members are $20 for adults and $13 for youth. Groups of ten or more qualify for discounts. Tickets are available on the Museum website at www.NewportArtMuseum.org or at the door. For more information or to make reservations call 401-848-8200.

Oct. 8 - 10 - Newport: International Oktoberfest!
Saturday 12pm – 9pm; Sunday 12pm – 8pm; Monday 12pm – 5pm. At the Newport Yachting Center, America's Cup Ave. An authentic German Oktoberfest celebration with lively Bavarian music from throughout New England, delicious German food and American cuisine (seafood, pierogies and more), Biergarten, Weingarten, and special area for children. Shopping marketplace and German-related goods for sale. Continuous entertainment including the Alpenblumen Dancers, Strolling Musicians and International Showbands. Advance Ticket/Info see web site Admission: Saturday or Sunday $20 Gate and Advance* | Monday $12 / $10 Advance* Children under 12 FREE with an adult | 3-Day Weekender Pass $40 - *Discounted ticket price ends Friday, September 30.

October 13 - Newport: Rough Point After Dark - Belly Dancing
5:00 pm - 7:30 pm at Rough Point, 680 Bellevue Avenue. Doris Duke developed a love of belly dancing while studying with noted experts. Join instructor Jamie Lee Fury (www.msfury.webs.com) for a night of belly dancing demos and lessons - try it yourself or just enjoy the show and music. Demonstrations and classes alternate throughout the evening. See Doris' own belly dancing attire in the exhibit. Admire stylish 20th-century sportswear and vintage sports equipment in the 2011 exhibit Dressed to Play: The Sporty Style of Doris Duke, open during After Dark events. $5, cash bar Information on their web site. For questions contact or (401) 846-4152

October 13 - Portsmouth: Paranormal investigator and author Thomas D'Agostino will be the featured guest speaker at Portsmouth Free Public Library
6:30 p.m. at the Portsmouth Free Public Library, 2658 East Main Road, Portsmouth. As the author of A Guide to Haunted New England, Paranormal investigator and author Thomas D'Agostino has been on countless investigations into private homes and businesses and will bring a wealth of information to his lecture. He was recently featured in the premier episode of "Haunted Rhode Island" on PBS where he talked about his first ghostly encounter. Come and hear more about this intriguing topic. This program is free and open to the public. Seating is limited so please call the Library at 683-9457 or stop by to register.

October 14 - Portsmouth: 2011 Annual "Tasting in Portsmouth" to benefit Portsmouth Free Public Library
7:00 - 9:00 p.m. at the Portsmouth Free Public Library, 2658 East Main Road, Portsmouth. Visit with your Portsmouth neighbors as you sample beer, wine, and restaurant specialties from local businesses. This fun event gives a peak at the many fine establishments that the area has to offer its residents and provides additional funding to support library services. An auction will start at 8:30 p.m.. Library Association members are $20.00 per person, non-members $25 per person. Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Library starting Saturday, October 1 or at the door the night of the "Tasting".

October 15 - Newport: Map Collecting Symposium at the Redwood Library & Athenaeum
10:00a.m. to 5:00 pm. Redwood Library & Athenaeum, 50 Bellevue Avenue. The Redwood Library and Athenaeum will host a day-long symposium "Collecting Maps: A Redwood Library and Naval War College Museum Cartographic Collaboration" in celebration of their current exhibitions, A Sense of Place: Exploring Newport and Narragansett Bay Through Historic Maps and Envisioning the World: The First Printed Maps, 1472-1700, respectively. The day starts with a tour at the War College Museum in the morning followed by a guided tour of the Redwood's exhibition, lunch, and a panel discussion on map collecting and how private and institutional collections are built. Seating is restricted to 50 on a first-come, first-served basis. The registration fee is $20, and must be received by October 10th. For schedule times and more information see the web site

October 15 - Newport: 9th Annual Ballard Park Pumpkin Tour
4:30 to 9:00 pm. (Rain or shine.) Over 1,000 jack-o-lanterns and uniquely carved pumpkins will be displayed along the trails of Ballard Park. Members of the public are invited to participate by purchasing their own display area . Display areas are $50 and should include at least 20 pumpkins. Reservation deadline is October 3rd. Pumpkins should be dropped off between the hours of 11:00 am and 1:00 pm on Saturday, October 15th. There are 50 areas within the park's loop trail available for display. Displays may be taken home at the conclusion of the event. FREE. Friends of Ballard Park Ballard Park is located at the corner of Hazard Rd & Wickham Rd, Newport (Entrance Across from Rogers High School)

October 15, November 5, 19 & 26, and December 17- Newport: "The Art of the Masquerade" Murder at the Museum at the Newport Art Museum
7pm - 8:30pm at the Newport Art Museum's Griswold House, 76 Bellevue Avenue in Newport. The Newport Art Museum invites guests to participate in a new "Murder at the Museum". The family-friendly performances are created and performed by the Marley Bridges Theatre Company. The group is staging an entertaining and interactive murder mystery, entitled "The Art of the Masquerade," set in 1916. The audience is invited to join bohemian artists, Newport millionaires and Hollywood stars for an evening of music, masquerade and murder. Revelry turns to devilry when a priceless painting steals the center of attention. Exposed grudges, double disguises and hidden agendas quickly lead to murder. Guests search the galleries for clues and question suspects to solve the crime. Costumes are welcome but are not required to attend this event.
Tickets for Museum members are $15 for adults and $8 for youth (17 and under). Tickets for non-members are $20 for adults and $13 for youth. Groups of ten or more qualify for discounts. Tickets are available on the Museum website at www.NewportArtMuseum.org or at the door. For more information or to make reservations call 401-848-8200.

October 15 - Portsmouth: Common Fence Music Series
See Catie Curtis - singer/songwriter, 8pm (doors open at 7pm for a pre-show "Folk Tail-Gate Party") at the Common Fence Point Community Hall, 933 Anthony Rd. For more information and reservations click here

October 16 - Portsmouth: "Harvest Social" Portsmouth Historical Society and Portsmouth Community Theater
2-4 pm at 870 East Main Rd. (Corner of East Main Rd. [Route 138] and Union St.) A Step Back in Time - The Portsmouth Historical Society and the Portsmouth Community Theater have collaborated to present a "Harvest Social" which includes vintage vignettes by the theater group of famous historical personages located throughout the museum buildings and grounds. Meet Col. William Barton, Julia Ward Howe, William Ellery Channing (Unitarian Minister), John Brown (first caretaker of the horse-drawn hearse), and the school mistress for the one-room school house as portrayed by members of the Community Theater. Following the tour, enjoy free refreshments in Mrs. Durfee's tearoom, set up in the center of the Museum. Baked goods will also be available to purchase. For more info or to RSVP (appreciated but not required to attend): . Admission: $5.00. Parking is available in the lot behind the museum. For additional information phone: 401-683-9178 or see the web site

October 22 - Middletown: Open Hearth Cooking Workshop
noon to 4:30pm. Prescott Farm, 2009 West Main Road, Middletown. Join Linda Oakley, food history and hearth cooking expert from Old Sturbridge Village, in a hands-on workshop in the c.1730 Guard House. Learn about open hearth cooking and bake oven methods as you make a colonial era harvest dinner. Reservations required, call 401.846.4152. Web Site Information and tickets

October 26 - Middletown: Windmill Wednesday
4:00-6:00 pm. 2009 West Main Road, Middletown. 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/

October 29 - Portsmouth: Common Fence Music Series
See Malcolm Holcombe - singer/songwriter at the crossroads between folk & country, 8pm (doors open at 7pm for a pre-show "Folk Tail-Gate Party") at the Common Fence Point Community Hall, 933 Anthony Rd. For more information and reservations click here

Previous year's events (below) that we haven't gotten current information to update yet.
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October - & - - Newport: Tastes of Rhode Island, Beats & Bites on the Waterfront
Saturday 12pm - 10pm; Sunday 12pm - 6pm. This year the forecast calls for beats and bites on the waterfront, Rhody style! Shimmy to continuous live music and sample famous Rhody flavors in this homegrown harborfest, featuring an eclectic mix of some of your favorite local bands to keep the party percolating. Sample savory bites from some of the area’s top eateries while digging in to a smorgasbord of music, contests, giveaways, culinary demonstrations and more. And plan to be there for the Saturday night after-hours Rock the Docks party, led by local rock darlings and rising stars theWandas. It’s a full-on block party of Rhody proportions - come celebrate a weekend of regional camaraderie! Take a look at our smokin’ entertainment lineup above, and click the ticket icon to the right to snag your tickets. * Continuous Live Entertainment; * Culinary Demonstrations by Local Chefs; * Food & Beverage Pairings; * Games, Contests, Prizes; * Children’s Activities; * Visit Restaurant Row & The Shore Dinner Hall. For more information see the web site.

October -- through --st - Portsmouth: Portsmouth United Methodist Church hosts its First Annual Pumpkin Patch
The Portsmouth United Methodist Church (PUMC), 2732 East Main Road will be hosting its inaugural Pumpkin Patch, starting this Saturday (10/16) and continuing until October 31st. The “Patch” will be open from 11am to 7pm seven days a week for local families to pick up their pumpkins as well as enjoy children’s activities (pumpkin painting, lollipop in a haystack, story time), home-baked goods and hot apple cider on weekends.
On Saturday, October 30th, the Patch will be holding a pumpkin smash and on Sunday, October 31st, children of all ages are invited to come dressed in their Halloween costumes for a costume contest and trunk-or-treating, starting at noon.The pumpkins, approximately 1,000 of them, are expected to arrive early Friday (10/15) evening by truck from a Navaho Indian Reservation in NW New Mexico. “It will be all hands on deck to empty out that truck and arrange the pumpkins on the front lawn in time for the start of the sale on Saturday” says, Dan Smith, co-coordinator of the Patch. The Pumpkin Patch is a fundraiser to support youth mission work, particularly the annual PUMC trip which teens take during their April school vacation to the Henderson Settlement in the Appalachia Mountains of Kentucky.

October --- Portsmouth: Quilters By The Sea quilt show "Welcome Home"
Saturday 10am - 6pm and Sunday 10am - 4pm at the Portsmouth Middle School, 125 Jepson Lane, Portsmouth. Over 100 quilts on display along with vendors, raffle quilt, raffle baskets, demonstrations and refreshments. For more information see their site www.QuiltersByTheSeaRI.com, or email

October -- - Newport: Newport Art Museum's Music in the Galleries
     All concerts begin at 2 pm in the Newport Art Museum's Griswold House at 76 Bellevue Avenue in Newport. "Music in the Galleries," a Sunday afternoon concert series at the Newport Art Museum sponsored by NewportFed, begins on October 17. The concert by the Rhode Island Philharmonic Duo Ensemble, Flute and Koto, with Mana Washio (flute) and Sumie Kaneko (koto) features traditional Japanese music and contemporary works that are a fusion of Japanese classical music and American Jazz. Admission for most concerts is $10 for Museum members, $15 for non-members. For more information call (401) 848-8200 or visit www.newportartmuseum.com
    Sunday, October 17 - Rhode Island Philharmonic Duo Ensemble, Flute and Koto - Museum Members $10; non-members $15
    Sunday, November 21 -Musica Dolce String Quartet with Robert Hayden on Clarinet - Museum Members $10; non-members $15
    Sunday, December 12 - Navy Band Northeast's Woodwind Quintet Crosswinds - FREE Holiday Concert

October --- Portsmouth: Children's Room Events at Portsmouth Free Public Library
12 noon at the Portsmouth Free Public Library, 2658 East Main Road, Portsmouth. You may sign up by calling the Portsmouth Free Public Library children's room at 683.9457. These programs are free and open to the public.
Oct. -- at 10 am: Do it like Dora Story Time – Join us for stories and songs, in Spanish and English, just like Dora the Explorer! This special story time is conducted by a native Spanish speaker and includes a craft. For children ages 3 to 5 years.
Oct. -- at 10 am: Preschool Story Time – Boo! Join us for stories, songs, and a pumpkin craft inspired by Halloween. For children ages 3 to 5 years.
Oct. -- at 4 pm: Picture This: a Crafty Kids art program – Join Ms. Laura and the Crafty Kids as they continue their study of children's book illustrators. This week will include learning about woodcut illustrations as well as designing on, and printing from, Styrofoam trays. For students in grades 1 through 4.
Oct. -- at 10 am: Toddler Time: a Crafty Kids art program – Join Ms. Laura and the Crafty Kids as they continue their study of children's book illustrators. This week will include learning about woodcut illustrations as well as designing on, and printing from, Styrofoam trays. For students in grades 1 through 4.
Oct. -- at 10 am: Family Book Club: Which Witch? – Join us for a lively discussion of this month's selection, "Which Witch?" by Eva Ibbotson. Just in time for Halloween! After we share our thoughts we will do a craft together. Open to all ages of readers.

October -- - Newport: Arts and Cultural Alliance of Newport County holds their annual mixer
from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm at the new Casino Theatre located on 9 Freebody Street, Newport. Arts and Cultural Alliance of Newport County holds their annual mixer. Come meet and mingle with local arts enthusiasts includes an introduction by Cristina Offenberg, President ACA; a short presentation by Doug Stark of the International Tennis Hall of Fame and an overview of the Casino Theatre. Open to public with a $3.00 suggested donation. FOr more information see the web site www.newportarts.org or email

October -- & October -- - Newport: Fortress of Nightmares at Fort Adams
Ticket sales begin at 6:00p.m. and end at 9:00p.m. each evening. The Fort Adams Trust presents FORTRESS OF NIGHTMARES, featuring two Halloween attractions at one great location. The Tunnels of Terror Haunted Maze is a terrifying walk through the dark tunnels of the Fort, while the Fortress Ghost Hunts takes you on a legitimate paranormal investigation. Tours are weather dependent and sturdy footwear is required. For information contact Rob at 401.841.0707 or email . www.fortadams.org For more info please visit www.fortressofnightmares.com Admission: Ghost Hunt $10; Tunnels of Terror $10; Combo Ticket $15 Tours are weather dependent and sturdy footwear is required.

through Halloween - Newport: Ghost Tours of Newport
nightly until Sept. 3rd at 8:30pm. Then from sept 4th through halloween we start at 8pm. The ghost walk is a 90 minute walking tour combining dark Newport history and true ghost stories. You will be led by lantern light through shadowy lanes and church burying grounds and discover who still haunts these historic locations. Ghost walks are nightly May 1st through Halloween. Adult tickets are $18, kids 10 and under are $10. Ghost Tours of Newport

October-- - Newport: Stop & Shop Taste of Rhode Island
at the Newport Yachting Center. Taste of Rhode Island captures the essence of why Rhode Island is loved by travelers and locals alike —fantastic foods! From the fruits of the sea, to Federal Hill, to summer shoreline standards, it’s all here! Explore tastes of favorite eateries dotting the map of the Ocean State. Then enjoy live entertainment from Rhode Island’s most acclaimed musicians, culinary demonstrations from celebrity chefs, nonstop children activities at our KidStops, and hand-crafted goods from our marketplace. You won’t want to miss Rhode Island making history as it serves up 21 years of gastronomic glory! For times/tickets and token information see their web site

October -- - Portsmouth: Living Traditions Concert - A concert of Irish Music
8pm (doors open at 7pm) at the Common Fence Point Community Hall, 933 Anthony Rd. A Special Night...New Media and the Global Diaspora present the Living Traditions Concert. CFM is honored - and excited - to have been asked for support on this event. Celtic has always been a favorite music around the hall. And no one will argue the level of talent in this line-up. Welcome, Rod Willy, to the Gold Lamé stage.
A concert of traditional music featuring Mick Moloney, Robbie O'Connell, Gearoid O hAllmhurain, Tina Lech, Catherine Crowe and Bairbre McCarthy.
This special Roger Williams University "New Media and Global Diaspora" event will be presented in the Common Fence Music style. So . . . Don't forget your picnic. Tickets: $20, RWU students admitted free with a valid Student ID. web site for tickets

October -- - Portsmouth: Halloween Program at the Portsmouth Free Public Library
7:00 p.m. at the Portsmouth Free Public Library, 2658 East Main Rd. Enjoy a spooky visit back in time with actress Rita Parisi performing as Mrs. Gordon. This ghostly tea party is a perfect setting for the haunting season. Be chilled and thrilled as she recounts some of her own uncanny experiences with the supernatural. Mrs. Gordon will also discuss Halloween traditions in 1908 and spiritualism including her recent attendance of a seance. This program is funded by the North Family Trust and is free and open to the public. Seating is limited so please call the Library at 683-9457 or stop by to register for the program.

Oct 18 & 19 - Newport: Bowen's Wharf Seafood Festival
11:00 am.until 5:00 p.m., rain or shine, under the colorful tents on historic Bowen’s Wharf, in downtown Newport.
Food! Food! Food! Area restaurants celebrate the “harvest of the sea”. Enjoy a smorgasbord of seafood, baked goods, and kid-friendly fare. Groove all day long to live music by area bands featuring folk, Celtic, sea chanties, blues, and rock. The festival offers plenty of children’s activities, such as touchable sea critters and face painting. Free admission! Food and beverages can be purchased at vendor booths. Visit www.bowenswharf.com for music schedule and event details.

Oct - Portsmouth: 8th Annual Summer Jazz Series enters fall months at Greenvale Vineyards
1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the Tasting Room at Greenvale Vineyards, 582 Wapping Road in Portsmouth. The concert series is held in honor of the late series founder and great musician Mathew Quinn who was born and raised in Newport. He called the series Jazz Tastings. The final months have been organized by Dick Lupino of Portsmouth. For further information, call (401) 847-3777 or visit online at www.greenvale.com

October - Newport: Amica Insurance Breakers Marathon
Set amidst the scenic beauty of Rhode Island's coastline, the 2007 Amica Insurance Breakers Marathon is a well-organized event designed to suit all ability levels and capture the spirit of New England running. The mission of the 2007 Amica Insurance Breakers Marathon race weekend is to bring a world-class marathon race event back to the great state of Rhode Island, and in the process give back to the community by raising money for the Providence Ronald McDonald House. For more information see www.breakersmarathon.org

October - Portsmouth: Scouting for Food - Scouts will drop off bags for food donations
Scouts in your area may leave bags on your doorknob or mailbox this weekend. Please put your canned / non perishable food donation in the bags and leave them on your door step or near mailbox for pick up next Saturday, Nov. 3rd. All food donations will be brought to the Portsmouth Fire Station for transport to the Food Banks.

October - Portsmouth: Beirut Memorial Ceremony
10:00 a.m. at the Portsmouth Historical Society, 870 East Main Road (corner of Union Street ). This annual observance is held by the U.S. Marine Corps at the Beirut Memorial on the grounds of the Historical Society to remember the Marines killed in the Beirut bombing in 1983.

Calendar of Events for October 2011