🌱 What’s planned for Little Compton’s big 250th birthday weekend?
Little Compton, Rhode Island Patch AM: a 4 min readMorning Little Compton! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What’s planned for Little Compton’s big 250th birthday weekend?
- Why Little Compton Beach just landed on a national top-10 list
Also on today's calendar: Live Music: Dan Greaves — Sakonnet Vineyard and 4 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Humid with clouds and sun, with a high of 83 and low of 71 degrees.
- Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 85, low: 71.
- Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 85 and low of 69 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• The Town Crier: 250th events coming to a head in Little Compton (eastbayri.com) — Little Compton is gearing up for a full weekend of 250th birthday celebrations August 14–16, with concerts, food trucks, fireworks, and a free jonnycake brunch at Richmond’s Field. Families can enjoy hayrides, kids’ activities, patriotic ceremonies, and a special auction of rare Little Compton books and memorabilia, all designed to bring neighbors together in town. 
• This Beach Was Just Named the No. 1 in the U.S.—and It's a Storybook Escape on California's Coast (travelandleisure.com) — Little Compton Beach earns a spot on a new list of the 10 most beautiful beaches in the United States, putting our shoreline alongside famous destinations like Carmel and Acadia. While the feature focuses on the top-ranked California beach, it still gives Little Compton national recognition as a postcard-worthy coastal escape.
📸 Around Little Compton
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Upcoming Events in
Little Compton
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★ Featured events ★
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Live Music: Stefan Couture — Sakonnet Vineyard →
Sakonnet Vineyard, 162 W Main Rd, Little Compton
1:00 pm
Saturday August 8
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Other local events
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Live Music: Dan Greaves — Sakonnet Vineyard →
Sakonnet Vineyard, 162 W Main Rd, Little Compton
1:00 pm -
RADFIT Workout and Wine — Sakonnet Vineyard →
Sakonnet Vineyard, 162 W Main Rd, Little Compton
5:30 pm -
Live Music: Take It To The Bridge Trio — Sakonnet Vineyard →
Sakonnet Vineyard, 162 W Main Rd, Little Compton
4:00 pm -
Trivia Night with Gary Farias — Sakonnet Vineyard →
Sakonnet Vineyard, 162 W Main Rd, Little Compton
6:00 pm -
RADFIT Workout and Wine — Sakonnet Vineyard →
Sakonnet Vineyard, 162 W Main Rd, Little Compton
5:30 pm -
Live Music: How's About Charlie — Sakonnet Vineyard →
Sakonnet Vineyard, 162 W Main Rd, Little Compton
1:00 pm
Sunday August 9
Wednesday August 12
Thursday August 13
Friday August 14
Wednesday August 19
Saturday August 29
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Probate Court →
Middletown, RI Calendar, 350 East Main Road, Middletown
8:30 am -
Girl's basketball summer league
Rogers High School RHS Gymnasium
5:00 pm -
Affordable Housing Committee →
Middletown, RI Calendar, 239 Wyatt Road, Middletown
6:00 pm -
Breakfast & Food Pantry Now Available Saturdays At MLK Community Center →
Middletown, RI Calendar, 20 Dr. Marcus Wheatland Blvd., Newport -
Aquidneck Growers Market →
Middletown, RI Calendar, 792 Valley Rd, Middletown
9:00 am
Thursday August 6
Saturday August 8
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Allied Universal Security posted a job opening for Security Officer DOD Security Clearance in Middletown. Apply here.
- Chipotle Mexican Grill posted a job opening for Kitchen Leader in Middletown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Little Compton here.
🗞 Nearby News
Middletown
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- Middletown awards $1.4M paving deal, buys ambulance (upriseri.com)
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Tiverton
- Just how safe is Tiverton well water? (oceanstatemedia.org)
Newport
- 2nd Man Charged With Newport Double-Shooting (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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