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The Preservation Society of Newport County’s annual costume exhibit at Rosecliff this year will highlight 20th century fashion and the ways in which designers marketed the changing styles and silhouettes.
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By Rebecca Keister |
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United Way of Rhode Island President and CEO Anthony Maione believes the local economy is slowly improving. As the man in charge of the nonprofit that raised $13 million in its last fiscal year, he knows what he’s talking about. Rhode Island is emerging from the hardest fundraising climate Maione has ever seen, but signs of life have returned.
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By Victor Alvarez |
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The 18th annual Newport Flower Show will take place June 21-23 at Rosecliff with Bartlett Tree Experts returning as the show’s presenting sponsor.
The show benefits the Preservation Society of Newport County.
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By Rebecca Keister |
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The eighth annual Marine Industry & Career Day, sponsored by the Rhode Island Marine Trades Association and International Yacht Restoration School, a marine trades and technology school, will be held Saturday, March 23.
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By Rebecca Keister |
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The Westerly Track & Athletic Club’s 32nd annual Clamdigger Road Race will again take place in April, this year on a new course, and with NewportFed as its lead sponsor.
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By Lindsay Lorenz |
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The PeaceLove Studio’s annual Get Your PeaceLove On fundraiser will be held May 1 at The Met in Pawtucket and will honor Craig Stenning, director of the R.I. Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals.
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By Rebecca Keister |
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Winnepaug Pond Cleanup, hunger drive and more.
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By PBN Staff
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President of the Junior League of Rhode Island board of directors talks about the group’s fundraising and community service efforts.
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By Rebecca Keister |
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The Ashoka U Exchange, a global conference on social innovation and social change, will take place at Brown University in February 2014. The annual event attracts students, university leaders and entrepreneurs.
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By PBN Staff
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Executive director of Habitat for Humanity of Rhode Island-Greater Providence talks about the organization’s need for sustainable revenue sources.
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By Rebecca Keister |