⚓ Today is Sunday, October 1 - the 274th day of the year; 91 days remain in 2023. Today kicks off Breast Cancer Awareness Month, National Book Month, LGBTQ+ History Month, and ADHD Awareness Month.
👉 The threat of a federal government shutdown suddenly lifted late Saturday as President Joe Biden signed a temporary funding bill to keep agencies open with little time to spare after Congress rushed to approve the bipartisan deal. The bill funds the government until Nov. 17.
🎃 The second and final day of the Norman Bird Sanctuary’s Harvest Fair runs from 10 am to 5 pm today. Don’t miss the fun!
🎶 The Collaborative will present Folk at the Farm, a music concert featuring four Rhode Island-based bands and performers, at Frerichs Farm in Warren today.
🏈 The New England Patriots (1-2) will take on the Dallas Cowboys (2-1) at AT&T Stadium in Dallas at 4:25 pm today on FOX.
🚢 On the cruise ship schedule, the Emerald Princess is scheduled to visit today and the Norwegian Escape on Monday.
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WHAT’S UP TODAY
Weather
Today: Sunny, with a high near 71. North wind 10 to 13 mph.
Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 58. North wind around 6 mph.
Marine Forecast
Today: N wind 9 to 11 kt. Sunny. Seas 1 ft or less.
Tonight: Variable winds 5 kt or less. Mostly clear. Seas 1 ft or less.
Coastal Water Temperature: 64°F.
Sun, Moon, & Tide
Sunrise: 6:42 am | Sunset: 6:27 pm | 11 hours and 45 minutes of sun.
High tide at 9:47 am & 10:11 pm | Low tide at 2:49 am & 3:45 pm.
Moon: Waning Gibbous. 16.5 days, 97% lighting.
Things To Do
10 am to 5 pm: Norman Bird Sanctuary Harvest Fair
1 pm to 4 pm: Apple Cider Bar at The Chanler at Cliff Walk
2 pm to 7 pm: Oktoberfest at Rejects Beer Co.
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Live Music & Entertainment
Clarke Cooke House: Bobby Ferreira at 12:30 pm
Fastnet Irish Pub: Irish Sessions at 6 pm
Johnny’s: Newport Island Quartet at 3 pm
Landing: Alex Gomes at 1 pm
Narragansett Cafe: Mike Crandall Band at 4 pm
Newport Playhouse: Ghost Of A Chance at 6 pm
Pour Judgement: Los Duderinos at 10 pm
Rejects Beer Co: Oktoberfest featuring live music from 2 pm to 7 pm
The Firehouse Theater: Chase Ceglie Jazz Quartet at 5 pm
Local Government
No local meetings are scheduled.
See the agendas and a complete list of public meetings across Rhode Island here.
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