What's Up in Newport: Wednesday, March 6
Here's the latest from What'sUpNewp and a look at what's happening out there today.
Good Morning!
Big Win for PC: WUN’s Tyler Bernadyn and I attended the Providence College vs. Georgetown game in Washington DC last night. Providence won 71-58, but an even bigger win for Friars’ nation was how well fans of the team traveled to the District for the game. There were far more PC fans than Georgetown fans in the (small) crowd, making it a rough night for former Friars coach Ed Cooley and his Hoyas.
Run n Chug: Craft Brew Races has been rebranded as the Newport Beer Run, and it’s taking place at Fort Adams State Park on July 20. Read More
iGaming Arrives: Residents of Rhode Island can now place bets on casino games online as the state became the seventh in the US to launch such an app on Tuesday. Read More
Summer Camp: Newport Police announced on Tuesday that its Summer Camp, for children ages 9 to 12, will be July 8th to July 12th 2024 and August 12th to August 16th 2024! Registration will open by the end of the month. Due to the popularity, children can only attend one week, and they must reside in Newport, Middletown, or Jamestown. If you have any questions, contact Community Officer Frank Pirri, fpirri@cityofnewport.com or 401-845-5863.
Job Opportunity: Newport Tree Conservancy is hiring a Program Director. Read More
What’s Up Today in Newport County
Weather
Flood Watch in effect from March 6, 01:00 PM EST until March 7, 07:00 PM EST
Today: Rain, mainly after 3 pm. Patchy fog before noon, then patchy fog after 1 pm. High near 51. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph, becoming southeast in the afternoon. The chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch possible.
Tonight: Rain. Patchy fog before 8 pm, then patchy fog after 4 am. Low around 43. Southeast wind 6 to 14 mph. The chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 2 and 3 inches are possible.
Extended Forecasts: 7-Day Weather Forecast & 3-day Surf Forecast
Marine Forecast
Today: Variable winds less than 5 kt becoming S around 6 kt in the afternoon. Rain, mainly after 3 pm. Patchy fog before noon, then Patchy fog after 1 pm. Seas 1 ft or less.
Tonight: E wind 5 to 8 kt, becoming SE 9 to 12 kt after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 kt. Rain. Patchy fog before 8 pm, then Patchy fog after 4 am. Seas 1 ft or less.
Coastal Water Temperature: 41°F.
Sun, Moon, & Tide
Sunrise: 6:10 am | Sunset: 5:42 pm | 11 hours and 31 minutes of sun.
High tide at 3:47 am & 4:19 pm | Low tide at 10:21 am & 10 pm.
Moon: Waning Crescent. 24.6 days, 25% lighting.
Things To Do
10:30 am: March Homeschool Family Workshop at Newport Art Museum
5:30 pm: Dr. Shirley L. Green To Speak on “Revolutionary Blacks, Discovering the Frank Brothers” in Newport at Newport Historical Society
6 pm: Ballroom Dance at The Academy at Newport Contemporary Ballet
6:30 pm: Fermentation Class at Forty 1 North
7 pm: Absolute Beginner Ballet and Stretch at The Academy at Newport Contemporary Ballet
7 pm: newportFILM Documentary Screening – “FRIDA” at Jamestown Arts Center
Live Music & Entertainment
Buskers: Open Mic with Mike Warner at 9 pm
Fastnet Pub: Trivia at 9 pm
Fifth Element: Ruby Mac at 7 pm
JPT Film & Event Center: Dune: Part 2 at 4 pm & 7:30 pm
O’Brien’s Pub: The Van Pelt Duo at 9 pm
Sardella’s: Live Jazz music at 7 pm
The Irish American Club: Mel at 8 pm
The Pub at 2 Mile Corner: Open Mic at 7:30 pm
Newport County Government
Jamestown: Town Council at 4 pm, Planning Commission at 6:30 pm
Little Compton: School Committee at 3:30 pm, Planning Board at 6 pm, Agricultural Conservancy Trust at 6 pm
Newport: Beach Commission at 5 pm, School Committee - Policy Subcommittee at 5:30 pm
Portsmouth: Melville Park Committee at 6 pm, Harbor Commission at 7 pm
Tiverton: Town Farm Renovation Committee at 6 pm, Recreation Commission at 6 pm, Zoning Board of Review at 7 pmComing Up This Week
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