Join us for Hope &amp; Main’s 2026 Summer Makers Markets!Spend your Friday evenings shopping local and supporting Rhode Island’s incredible food makers, farmers, and artisans. Our weekly outdoor market features a rotating selection of fresh produce, baked goods, prepared foods, handcrafted products, and more!Fridays | 4:00 - 7:00 PM Hope &amp; Main Front Lawn 691 Main Street, Warren, RI 02885Bring your family and friends to enjoy a vibrant community atmosphere filled with delicious food, unique products, and opportunities to connect with local entrepreneurs!Admission is free and all are welcome!SNAP/WIC IS ACCEPTEDKids receive a $5 token they can spend anywhere at our market for participating in the kid's activity for the day!

Local Event: Warren Hope & Main Summer Makers Markets - NOW FRIDAYS 4-7PM!

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Join us for Hope & Main’s 2026 Summer Makers Markets!Spend your Friday evenings shopping local and supporting Rhode Island’s...

Warren Hope & Main Summer Makers Markets - NOW FRIDAYS 4-7PM!

Blithewold Manor, Gardens & Arboretum

Hydrangeas are the most striking flowering shrubs, from the size and color of their inflorescences to their lengthy flowering times. However, there is much confusion regarding water and soil requirements, sun exposure, fertilization, and pruning of these colorful shrubs. We will walk through the gardens and visit many cultivars of common New England species: macrophylla (Big Leaf), arborescens (Smooth), paniculata (Paniculate), quercifolia (Oak Leaf), as well as some special, uncommon species. A handout will provide information on the proper care of the different species and a listing of the plants visited.
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Pre-registration is required. Tour size is limited to 15.

Local Event: Demystifying Hydrangeas with Reed Pugh

Demystifying Hydrangeas with Reed Pugh

Hydrangeas are the most striking flowering shrubs, from the size and color of their inflorescences to their lengthy flowering...

Quinta Gamelin Community Center

Information for Beginner/Novice Players! Learn the basic skills of the game.&nbsp;&nbsp;
8am-9:30am, July 27-30 (rain date July 31)&nbsp;
4 sessions $80 Registration Deadline is 7/22 or until full&nbsp;&nbsp;This clinic will take place at the Bristol Town Beach Sports Complex.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;You will need your own tennis racket.&nbsp;&nbsp;To join: Payment is due upon registration, please stop by or call 401-253-1611.&nbsp;There is a fee or $1 &amp; 2% on all card purchases.&nbsp;
Information for Advanced Players Skills Clinic! Come learn how to improve your game.This clinic will take place at the Bristol Town Beach Sports Complex.
6-7:30pm, August 25 &amp; 26 (rain date is 8/27)
Cost is $65 for the 2 sessions.&nbsp;You will need your own tennis racket.&nbsp;&nbsp;Space is limited. To sign up stop by the center or call 401-253-1611. Payment is due upon registration.

Local Event: Adult Tennis Clinics (Beginner & Advanced)

Adult Tennis Clinics (Beginner & Advanced)

Information for Beginner/Novice Players! Learn the basic skills of the game.  
8am-9:30am, July 27-30 (rain date July 31) 
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Mt Hope Farm

Dust off your boots and grab your Stetson! Multi-talented stage icon 
Ida Zecco (Boston’s Shear Madness, European Opera, SAG/AFTRA) and 
internationally acclaimed Music Director and pianist Jim Rice (Phantom 
of the Opera European Tour, Grease Zurich, Man of La Mancha) are joining
 forces for a spectacular salute to Country Music’s greatest legends.
Backed
 by over 30 years of musical partnership, this powerhouse duo will 
deliver a high-energy, toe-tapping night of classic country western 
hits. Expect a soulful, unforgettable journey through the songbooks of 
Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Hank Williams, Patsy Cline, Dolly Parton, 
Tammy Wynette, John Denver, Glenn Campbell, and many more.
Don't miss two of New England's most accomplished performers bringing the heart of classic country to life!

Local Event: Cowboy Caberet with Ida Zecco and Jim Rice

Cowboy Caberet with Ida Zecco and Jim Rice

Dust off your boots and grab your Stetson! Multi-talented stage icon 
Ida Zecco (Boston’s Shear Madness, European Opera,...

Students bring their own bonsai tree to learn next-level care, including the science behind pH levels, proper soil, best lighting practices, fertilizing basics, and how it keeps our trees in optimal health. We then focus on the essentials of designing your bonsai tree and on the proper techniques for wiring the branches to maximize its beauty.
Peter Olson is the head bonsai professional at New England Bonsai Gardens and studied under a genuine Japanese bonsai master. He is an instructor in the prestigious Kaikou School of Bonsai and has been practicing bonsai for 12 years.
This is the second in a series of four workshops leading to a certificate of completion in Bonsai techniques.

Local Event: Bonsai Essentials 2:  Workshop with Peter Olsen

Bonsai Essentials 2:  Workshop with Peter Olsen

Students bring their own bonsai tree to learn next-level care, including the science behind pH levels, proper soil, best...

Bristol Art Museum

Acrylic Painting with Kathy Thomas 
Multiple Sessions (see below) | 1-3:30pm 
Fees: $100 Members / $110 Non-Members
<a href="https://www.bristolartmuseum.org/store/p492/Acrylic_Painting_with_Kathy_Thomas_Session_III.html" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Session III</a> 
Mondays, August 3rd, 10th, 17th, and 24th, 2026
Kathy Thomas developed an interest in art at an early age, influenced by several family members who were artists. She graduated from Kent State University in 1974 with a degree in Art Education. 
 
Kathy's art has taken many twists and turns over the years. A landscape painter with an impressionist flare, she now leans towards a more abstract expressionist style. She starts every painting from a photo she has taken, using it only as a springboard and never knowing the result until the painting is complete. Starting with bold brush strokes, she then uses palette knives to create texture and color. 
 
Kathy taught at Holliston (MA) High School and served on the Holliston Cultural Arts Council and Executive Director of the Hopkinton Arts Council. In addition to her work in other media, she has studied watercolor and been a Master Flower Show judge and instructor. 
For more details, please visit <a href="https://www.bristolartmuseum.org/classes-950378.html?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExS0lKWGVZZHp3UXdUejJQOHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR7I_baz4h_cXHLRTCw4J5cb7RrB2QdZpXgm4TblV4bbKm74_C4QI1EATa4JoA_aem_YWdncwCKw6iX09eIu82KvsEZAGPq&amp;brid=YWdncwHggutoSLOb8f4gvRD_dn30" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">http://www.bristolartmuseum.org/classes-950378.html</a>

Local Event: CLASS:  Acrylic Painting with Kathy Thomas

CLASS:  Acrylic Painting with Kathy Thomas

Acrylic Painting with Kathy Thomas 
Multiple Sessions (see below) | 1-3:30pm 
Fees: $100 Members / $110 Non-Members
Session III...

Common Fence Point Boulevard

Classes on Tuesday through August. &nbsp;payment is by donation.

Local Event: Pop-up Kundalini Yoga 

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Pop-up Kundalini Yoga 

Classes on Tuesday through August.  payment is by donation.

Discover the joy of painting in this engaging Watercolor Workshop,
designed to teach you the basic techniques needed to create stunning
masterpieces. Led by the talented and enthusiastic artist Daisy Gilmore.
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This workshop promises to be a delightful experience for both
beginners and seasoned painters. Daisy brings her passion and expertise
to every session, ensuring that you not only learn the essentials of
watercolor painting but also develop your unique style. From
understanding color theory to mastering brushwork, Daisy's guidance will
inspire you to unleash your creativity and produce beautiful, vibrant
artworks.
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Join us and immerse yourself in the enchanting world of watercolor painting!
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Supplies needed:&nbsp;
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<li>Watercolor paints</li>
<li>Watercolor brushes</li>
<li>Watercolor paper: 140 cold press&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

Local Event: Watercolor Workshop: Summer Evening Series

Watercolor Workshop: Summer Evening Series

Discover the joy of painting in this engaging Watercolor Workshop,
designed to teach you the basic techniques needed to create...

George Hail Library

Join us for a cookbook discussion and potluck dinner featuring recipes from Snacking Bakes&nbsp;by Yossy Arefi. After you sign up and browse the cookbook, please email info@georgehail.org with the recipe you plan to bring to the event. Copies of the cookbooks are available at the circulation desk.<a href="https://oslri.libcal.com/event/16712009" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Sign up on our events calendar starting July 21</a>

Local Event: Summer Cookbook Club: Snacking Bakes

Summer Cookbook Club: Snacking Bakes

Join us for a cookbook discussion and potluck dinner featuring recipes from Snacking Bakes by Yossy Arefi. After you sign up...

Join five East Bay libraries for a thought-provoking panel discussion on Wednesday, August 5 at 6:30 pm featuring experts from a variety of fields as they explore the opportunities, challenges, and ethical questions surrounding AI. Whether you’re curious about how AI works, concerned about its impact on jobs and society, or simply want to better understand this rapidly evolving technology, this conversation will offer insights, perspectives, and plenty of opportunities for questions.&nbsp;
Attend virtually from your own home or join a watch party at your local library!&nbsp;<a href="https://16848012" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Learn more and sign up on our events calendar!</a>

Local Event: Can We Talk About AI?

Can We Talk About AI?

Join five East Bay libraries for a thought-provoking panel discussion on Wednesday, August 5 at 6:30 pm featuring experts from...

<a href="https://www.bristolartmuseum.org/store/p504/Watercolor_for_Beginners_%28%26_up%29_with_Lana_Quann%2C_The_Wandering_Brush%3A_Mini_Landscapes.html" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Watercolor for Beginners (&amp; up) with Lana Quann, The Wandering Brush: Mini Landscapes</a> 
Thursday, August 6th, 2026 |1-3:30pm 
Fees: $50 Members / $70 Non-Members
Lana Quann is a self-taught watercolorist from New Bedford, MA. She earned her B.A. in Art History from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, and has studied a variety of media. 
 
In 2018, after a 30-year hiatus from art, she picked up her brushes again, this time teaching herself the complex yet magical art of watercolor. Through persistence and encouragement, she created "The Wandering Brush" method, in which she shares her love for the magic of watercolor art in an everyday, simplified way and experiments with a variety of pigments, papers and brushes. She believes art is for everyone and puts aside the label of "fine art" to bring fun, exploration, and playfulness to both her work and the classrooms where she teaches. 
For more details, please visit <a href="https://www.bristolartmuseum.org/classes-950378.html?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExS0lKWGVZZHp3UXdUejJQOHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR7I_baz4h_cXHLRTCw4J5cb7RrB2QdZpXgm4TblV4bbKm74_C4QI1EATa4JoA_aem_YWdncwCKw6iX09eIu82KvsEZAGPq&amp;brid=YWdncwHggutoSLOb8f4gvRD_dn30" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">http://www.bristolartmuseum.org/classes-950378.html</a>

Local Event: CLASS: Watercolor for Beginners- Mini Landscapes with Lana Quann

CLASS: Watercolor for Beginners- Mini...

Watercolor for Beginners (& up) with Lana Quann, The Wandering Brush: Mini Landscapes 
Thursday, August 6th, 2026 |1-3:30pm...

CLASS: Watercolor for Beginners- Mini Landscapes with Lana Quann

Join us for Hope &amp; Main’s 2026 Summer Makers Markets!Spend your Friday evenings shopping local and supporting Rhode Island’s incredible food makers, farmers, and artisans. Our weekly outdoor market features a rotating selection of fresh produce, baked goods, prepared foods, handcrafted products, and more!Fridays | 4:00 - 7:00 PM Hope &amp; Main Front Lawn 691 Main Street, Warren, RI 02885Bring your family and friends to enjoy a vibrant community atmosphere filled with delicious food, unique products, and opportunities to connect with local entrepreneurs!Admission is free and all are welcome!SNAP/WIC IS ACCEPTEDKids receive a $5 token they can spend anywhere at our market for participating in the kid's activity for the day!

This LEGO engineering program will encourage STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) learning. This program will teach kids about things like physics, mechanic, and architecture through build. LEGO engineering will introduce kids to new building items like axels and gears.
This year's theme: THEME PARKS
Payment is due upon registration. Payment due at registration either by phone or in person.
Wed-Fri August 12-14 Ages 6-8 from 9:30-11:30am Ages 9-13 from 12-2pmDeadline is August 10 Cost is $130 for 3 days Girls are encouraged to join!

Local Event: Lego Engineering Mini Camp

Lego Engineering Mini Camp

This LEGO engineering program will encourage STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) learning. This program will teach...

Join us for Hope &amp; Main’s 2026 Summer Makers Markets!Spend your Friday evenings shopping local and supporting Rhode Island’s incredible food makers, farmers, and artisans. Our weekly outdoor market features a rotating selection of fresh produce, baked goods, prepared foods, handcrafted products, and more!Fridays | 4:00 - 7:00 PM Hope &amp; Main Front Lawn 691 Main Street, Warren, RI 02885Bring your family and friends to enjoy a vibrant community atmosphere filled with delicious food, unique products, and opportunities to connect with local entrepreneurs!Admission is free and all are welcome!SNAP/WIC IS ACCEPTEDKids receive a $5 token they can spend anywhere at our market for participating in the kid's activity for the day!

We will be creating these magical 4" beaded glass vase fridge magnets or table displays on a mirror (you will be able to choose your option the day of the workshop).&nbsp;&nbsp;You will be able to pick from endless flowers, leaves and butterflies to create something special.&nbsp; You will be making up to 8 different stems that you can arrange in your vase.&nbsp;Saturday, August 15 from 10am-12pm.Cost is $30 (all materials included).&nbsp;Fee due upon registration. Call 401-253-1611 to sign up and payment will be taken by phone.&nbsp;

Local Event: Beaded Glass Bouquet Art Class

Beaded Glass Bouquet Art Class

We will be creating these magical 4" beaded glass vase fridge magnets or table displays on a mirror (you will be able to choose...

<a href="https://www.bristolartmuseum.org/store/p496/Illustrated_Storybooks_with_Emily_Johnson.html" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Illustrated Storybooks with Emily Johnson</a> 
Saturdays, August 15th, 22nd, 29th, and September 5th | 12-3pm 
Fees: $140 Members / $160 Non-Members
Emily Johnson is an illustrator, animator and arts educator based in New England. She earned her BFA at Massachusetts College of Art in Boston in 2022. Specializing in stop motion animation and children's book illustration, her creative practice explores storytelling through handcrafted imagery, animation, and illustration. 
For more details, please visit <a href="https://www.bristolartmuseum.org/classes-950378.html?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExS0lKWGVZZHp3UXdUejJQOHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR7I_baz4h_cXHLRTCw4J5cb7RrB2QdZpXgm4TblV4bbKm74_C4QI1EATa4JoA_aem_YWdncwCKw6iX09eIu82KvsEZAGPq&amp;brid=YWdncwHggutoSLOb8f4gvRD_dn30" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">http://www.bristolartmuseum.org/classes-950378.html</a>

Local Event: CLASS: Illustrated Storybooks with Emily Johnson

CLASS: Illustrated Storybooks with Emily Johnson

Illustrated Storybooks with Emily Johnson 
Saturdays, August 15th, 22nd, 29th, and September 5th | 12-3pm 
Fees: $140 Members /...

This will be a FUN way FOR KIDS to FINISH THEIR SUMMER!
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*LATEX BALLOONS/GLOVES &amp; STRAWBERRIES ARE USED IN THIS PROGRAM
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The goal of this week long program is to introduce students to the
fascinating world of crime scene investigation in an age appropriate
way. Through a series of hands-on activities, students will explore
basic forensic science techniques such as dusting for fingerprints,
blood spatter analysis, and DNA extraction. &nbsp;Throughout the series of
classes, students will connect scientific principles to real life
application, inspiring student to consider potential careers in forensic
science.&nbsp;
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Ages 10-15
August 17-20 | Mon-Thurs 9-11am
Cost is $150 per student&nbsp;
Space is limited.
Register by August 10 by stopping by the front desk or calling 401-253-1611. Payment due upon registration.

Local Event: Forensic Science: Junior Investigators ages 10-15

Forensic Science: Junior Investigators ages 10-15

This will be a FUN way FOR KIDS to FINISH THEIR SUMMER!
 
*LATEX BALLOONS/GLOVES & STRAWBERRIES ARE USED IN THIS PROGRAM
 
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Assistant Grounds Manager Dan Daley will lead a tour of Blithewold’s Rhode Island Champion trees. Learn about the age of each tree and its historical significance, in addition to the growth habit, bark type, soil and drought tolerance, disease, and pest issues of each tree. Visitors will be given a list of current champions before the walk and are encouraged to ask questions. Each visitor will gain general knowledge of the champion trees at Blithewold and leave more inspired by each tree’s majestic beauty.
This is a walking tour across the entire property, so please dress and plan accordingly.
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<ul><li>Preregistration is required.</li><li>This tour is held rain or shine, so please dress for the weather.</li><li>Each class is limited to 20 people.</li><li>Includes entrance to the Manor House and Grounds.</li></ul>

Local Event: Champion Tree Walk

Champion Tree Walk

Assistant Grounds Manager Dan Daley will lead a tour of Blithewold’s Rhode Island Champion trees. Learn about the age of each...

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