Name: Friday Favorites
Start: 2026-10-02T11:00:00-04:00
Location: George Hail Library

George Hail Library

Meeting on the first Friday of the month in a hybrid in person/Zoom format. Share reading suggestions in a community of readers, and enjoy some coffee or tea, snacks, and good conversation!
Join in either in person or from home via Zoom. Call the library to register and get the Zoom link.

Local Event: Friday Favorites

Bristol County

Joseph Hosey

Providence Metropolitan Area

Bristol-Warren

Rhode Island

Friday Favorites

Meeting on the first Friday of the month in a hybrid in person/Zoom format. Share reading suggestions in a community of...

Blithewold Manor, Gardens & Arboretum

This drawing class will focus on subjects from nature: flowers, trees, and landscape. Each week, a topic will be presented to introduce a variety of methods and materials. Individual expression and creative applications will be reinforced to produce individual results. Observational drawing, botanical drawings, and elements of art will be covered. Blithewold’s gardens and arboretum inspire the classwork.
The main material will be colored pencil with various options for multi-media. Materials will be provided. Students of all abilities are encouraged to attend.

Local Event: Nature Drawing at Blithewold

Nature Drawing at Blithewold

This drawing class will focus on subjects from nature: flowers, trees, and landscape. Each week, a topic will be presented to...

Bristol Town Beach

Beginners &amp; Novice Players welcomed!&nbsp;Learn the basic skills of the game.&nbsp;9-10am Saturday &amp; Sunday.Sept 26, 27 &amp; Oct 3, 4. Cost is $120/ 4 sessions. Deadline 9/23 or until full.Clinic will take place at the Bristol Town Beach Sports Complex. You will need your own tennis racket.To join: Stop by or call 401-253-1611. Payment is due upon registration.

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Fall Beginners Tennis Clinic

Beginners & Novice Players welcomed! Learn the basic skills of the game. 9-10am Saturday & Sunday.Sept 26, 27 & Oct 3, 4. Cost...

Join Chris Fletcher, arborist and local storyteller, for a discussion on maintaining Bristol’s urban forests. Bristol was one of the first towns to develop American urban forests. Blithewold is at the heart of Bristol’s involvement in the collection of trees from international sources, along with other important 19th-century landscapes. Bristol’s downtown streetscape, Juniper Hill Cemetery’s gardenesque landscape, and North Farm’s arboretum all played major roles in the development of Bristol’s unique urban forest. How are these landscapes surviving the stresses of urban life? Are the practices of the Green Industry being applied correctly? What are the common myths that fail us?
If you live in Bristol, you are living in the remnants of a 19th-century forest. You walk or drive under the canopies of trees planted with foresight and the idea that generations to come would enjoy their longevity. Your trees, even if planted a month ago, are part of a tradition of Bristolians reforesting urban landscapes. Join us for a discussion of the ‘dos and don’ts’ when caring for your trees and our greater urban landscape. The lecture will be followed by a tour of Blithewold’s significant trees.

Local Event: Maintaining Bristol's Urban Forests

Maintaining Bristol's Urban Forests

Join Chris Fletcher, arborist and local storyteller, for a discussion on maintaining Bristol’s urban forests. Bristol was one...

Linden Place

Enjoy a special Halfway to St. Patrick’s Day Celebration with an afternoon of Celtic music performed by Turas on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at 3:00 PM in the historic Carriage House Ballroom, renowned for its warm ambiance and charm.Adding to the festivities, Two Gals Cocktails will be on hand serving plenty of Guinness, specialty cocktails, and festive beverages to help get everyone into the Irish spirit.Turas plays traditional Irish music alongside modern compositions. The name Turas, the Irish word for “journey,” reflects the decades-long musical journeys of its members, who have come together to perform an eclectic mix of traditional and contemporary Irish tunes and songs featuring original arrangements.&nbsp;

Local Event: Turas: Halfway to St. Patrick's Day Bash

Turas: Halfway to St. Patrick's Day Bash

Enjoy a special Halfway to St. Patrick’s Day Celebration with an afternoon of Celtic music performed by Turas on Sunday,...

Environmental Educator Connie Ganley will guide you through our natural spaces to take in and connect with the sights, sounds, and smells on this leisurely stroll. A fun way to start your day, conversing about nature, history, and possibly going down a few “rabbit holes”! Bring your camera for some unforgettable photo opportunities.
Please remember to bring/wear:
<ul><li>Sturdy walking shoes</li><li>Appropriate dress for the weather – we go out in light rain</li><li>Bug spray/sunscreen</li><li>Hat</li><li>Water bottle/snack</li></ul>
Registration is required and limited to 15. All ages are welcome.

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Morning Garden Walks

Environmental Educator Connie Ganley will guide you through our natural spaces to take in and connect with the sights, sounds,...

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The Books that Grew Us w/Ocean State Media

Join us for this workshop with Ocean State Media to learn all about media literacy!Register online

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