🌱 Want to give a TEDx talk right here in Kingston?
Kingston, Rhode Island Patch AM: a 3 min readHey there, Kingston! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Want to give a TEDx talk right here in Kingston?
Also on today's calendar: Recycling Reform and Reducing Plastic Pollution in Rhode Island and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What do they sing at a snowman's Birthday party? 🤔 (Answer below!)
☑️ Important voting information: The Nov. 3 general election is coming up. Official Rhode Island election resources: Find your polling place | Register to vote | Check your registration | Absentee, mail and early voting.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and cooler, with a high of 56 and low of 32 degrees.
- Wednesday: Increasing cloudiness, temps: high: 56, low: 42.
- Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 63 and low of 50 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• TEDxURI 2027 seeks presenters to share perspective on what the future holds (uri.edu) — TEDxURI is looking for speakers to share bold ideas about the future at its April 11, 2027 event on the Kingston Campus. Residents, students, and community members can submit three- to five-minute audition videos between Nov. 1 and Nov. 29 for a chance to give a coached, seven-minute talk at Edwards Hall. 
📸 Around Kingston
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Upcoming Events in
Kingston
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★ Featured events ★
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Recycling Reform and Reducing Plastic Pollution in Rhode Island →
Peace Dale Congregational Church, 261 Columbia St, South Kingstown
7:00 pm -
The American Band →
URI Fine Arts Center, 105 Upper College Rd, South Kingstown
3:00 pm
Thursday October 29
Sunday November 1
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Other local events
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Planning Board - Regular Session →
South Kingstown, RI Calendar, 180 High Street Town Council Chambers, Wakefield
6:30 pm -
Building Postcarbon Futures: Land, Justice, and Energy Transitions →
URI Richard E. Beaupre Center, 140 Flagg Road, Kingston
5:30 pm -
Canvassing Authority →
South Kingstown, RI Calendar, 180 High St, South Kingstown
7:00 am -
Economic Development Committee →
South Kingstown, RI Calendar, 180 High Street Town Hall Council Chambers, South Kingstown
6:00 pm -
Waterfront Advisory Commission →
South Kingstown, RI Calendar
7:00 pm -
Saving Plant and Insect Diversity in a Time of Climate Change: Lessons from the Field →
URI Pharmacy Bldg., Avedesian Hall, RM 170, 7 Greenhouse Road, Kingston
2:00 pm -
Designing for Dynamic Landscapes + Climate Adaptation →
URI Richard E. Beaupre Center, 140 Flagg Road, Kingston
5:30 pm
Tuesday October 27
Monday November 2
Tuesday November 3
Wednesday November 4
Thursday November 5
Sunday November 15
Wednesday November 18
📣 Kingston Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Fitness - Forever Fit 8am →
S.K. Rec Center, Multipurpose Room 1, South Kingstown
8:00 am -
Fitness - Forever Fit Foundations →
S.K. Rec Center, Multipurpose Room 3, South Kingstown
9:15 am -
Fitness - Forever Fit 9:30am →
S.K. Rec Center, Multipurpose Room 1, South Kingstown
9:30 am -
Sports - Beginner Pickleball Lessons →
S.K. Rec Center, Gym #1, South Kingstown
12:00 pm -
October Movie: Masters of the Universe →
25 Pier Marketplace, Narragansett
2:00 pm
Tuesday October 27
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Dollar General posted a job opening for ASST STORE MGR in WYOMING RI S21040 in Carolina. Apply here.
- TJX posted a job opening for Backroom Associate in North Kingstown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Kingston here.
🗞 Nearby News
South Kingstown
- Washington Trust to offer free homeownership workshops in South Kingstown (pbn.com)
- Legal Battle Dominates South Kingstown — Police vs. Town and Chief (golocalprov.com)
- More than 200 Flock cameras in use in RI as some towns pull the plug (wpri.com)
Narragansett
- 7 Best And 5 Worst Classic American Beers (thetakeout.com)
Ok Kingston! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do they sing at a snowman's Birthday party?" — Freeze a jolly good fellow (Thank you Terri P. for sending it in!)
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