Good Morning,
>> Happy Weekend! If you’re looking for something to do, are on the market for a new home, or want to take in a live concert (virtually), What’s Up Newp has rounded up the following things to do this weekend;
>> Looking for a new gig, job, or career? Here are 95 job opportunities available right now in the Newport area.
>> We’re celebrating some extraordinary women during March, National Women’s History Month, individuals who have made their mark from the sports field to politics and government, from the courtroom to the board room.
Meet Glenna Collett-Vare, considered among America’s greatest female golfers. Born in New Haven, CT, and raised in Providence, Collett-Vare was a pioneer in American women’s golf. Read the full story - What’s Up Newp celebrates Women’s History Month: Meet golfer Glenna Collett-Vare
>> An inauguration ceremony will be held on Sunday for Governor Dan McKee.
What’s Up in Newport County Today
Happy Birthday today to Bari Freeman, Michael Smith, Jim Bradley, and Kervyn Garcia! Celebrating their birthday on Sunday is Vincent Sisson, Rachel Urbano, and Alyssa Ashley!
Weather Forecast
Saturday – Sunny, with a high near 35. Northwest wind 11 to 14 mph.
Saturday Night – Mostly clear, with a low around 21. Northwest wind 8 to 10 mph.
Sunday – Sunny, with a high near 36. Northwest wind 6 to 8 mph.
Sunday Night – Mostly clear, with a low around 23. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Marine Forecast
Saturday – WNW wind 10 to 12 kt. Sunny. Seas 1 ft or less.
Saturday Night – NW wind 7 to 9 kt. Mostly clear. Seas 1 ft or less.
Sunday – NW wind 5 to 7 kt. Sunny. Seas 1 ft or less.
Sunday Night – Variable winds less than 5 kt becoming N 5 to 9 kt in the evening. Mostly clear. Seas 1 ft or less.
The current water temperature in Newport is 37°F.
Sun, Moon, & Tide
Saturday
Sunrise: 6:10 am | Sunset: 5:42 pm
High tide at 1:14 am & 1:42 pm | Low tide at 8:03 am and 6:58 pm
Moon: Last Quarter Moon, 22 days, 50% lighting
Sunday
Sunrise: 6:09 am | Sunset: 5:44 pm
High tide at 2:19 am & 2:49 pm | Low tide at 9:34 am and 8:42 pm
Moon: Waning Crescent, 23 days, 39% lighting
Things To Do
Saturday
9 am to 12 pm – Aquidneck Growers Market at Gateway Center
12 pm to 4 pm – Figure It Out at Coastal Contemporary Gallery
12 pm to 5 pm – Hot Chocolate Bar at The Chanler at Cliff Walk
1 pm – “Touch Me, Feel Me” Spring Open Show Opening at DeBlois Gallery
3 pm & 4:15 pm – Newport Seal Watch Tour with Save The Bay
4:50 pm – Newport Winter Foodies Stroll
5:30 pm to 8:30 pm – Chanler Yurts at The Chanler at Cliff Walk
7:30 pm – Island Moving Co. presents Together In This Dream- Dancing Through The Digital Divide
Sunday
10 am & 11:15 am – Newport Seal Watch Tour with Save The Bay
12 pm to 3 pm – Newport Bridal Show at The Wayfinder Hotel
12 pm to 4 pm – Figure It Out at Coastal Contemporary Gallery
12 pm to 5 pm – Hot Chocolate Bar at The Chanler at Cliff Walk
5:30 pm to 8:30 pm – Chanler Yurts at The Chanler at Cliff Walk
JPT Film & Event Center Virtual Screening Room (All Weekend)
City & Government (All Weekend)
Nothing scheduled.
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Have a good weekend,
~ Ryan