Weekend Planner: NE Patriots,Salve Theatre, Pop Warner, Open Space Race, and More

Middletown's headlining event this weekend is the arrival of the on Turner Road when the Pats Alumni play flag football against the Middletown High School Freshman Football Team.

The team findraiser kick-off is at 6 p.m. Saturday night and the Pats will stick around afterwards to sign autographs.

From coast-to-coast across Aquidneck Island this weekend, there's no shortage of great happenings for Middletowners:

Rosencrantz & Guildenstern are Dead (Newport)

"Rosencrantz & Guildenstern are Dead" takes the stage at Salve Regina University at the Stanford White Casino Theatre, 9 Freebody St., behind the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport. Regular performances are Fri., Nov. 5, and Sat., Nov. 6, at 8 p.m. and Sun., Nov. 7, at 3 p.m. Tickets $15; $10 Salve Regina faculty/staff and military, seniors; $7 students. For tickets, call (401) 341-2250 or (866) 811-4111 or purchase online through Salve Regina University.

Newport Restaurant Week (Newport)

Newport kicks off Newport Restaurant Week this Friday, Nov. 5, with almost 50 restaurants participating in the Newport and Bristol area. Newport Restaurant Week features a "three-course prix fixe." Restaurants go easy on diner's wallets by offering a three-course lunch for $16 and three-course dinner for $30.

The Red Parrot, Asterisk Restaurant and Bar, Black Pearl, DeWolf Tavern, The Barking Crab, and Yesterday's are only a few of Newport's favorite restaurants participating in Restaurant Week events.Click here for a full list of restaurants involved in Newport Restaurant Week.

Click here for a complete list of events taking place between Nov. 5-14.



Tag Your Own Christmas Tree at Sweet Berry Farm

At Sweet Berry Farm, Christmas Tree Tagging began Columbus Day and the Thanksgiving Catering Menu will debut early November. Afterwards, relax over a yummy lunch and hot beverage at the Farm Cafe! For more information visit the farm's website or call (401) 847-3912.

Family Nature Night at Norman Bird Sanctuary_

Family Nature Nights are usually held on the first Friday night of every month at 7 p.m._ Animal presentations, hands-on activities, and outdoor exploration are featured in these engaging programs for all ages. 

Have you ever thought about the amazing creatures that live in your own backyard? Get up close and personal with Rhode Island wildlife during this family program.
_Click here for more information, cost, etc._

For more information or to register, please call (401) 846-257. is located at 583 3rd Beach Rd.

10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Race for Open Space 5K Run & Walk (Portsmouth)

This scenic, cross-country 5-kilometer race on Aquidneck Land Trust's Sakonnet Greenway Trail is a unique and exciting addition to the local race circuit. Though not allowed in the running category, leashed dogs and strollers are welcome in the walking category of the race. Entry fee is $20 with proceeds from the race directed towards further construction and maintenance of the Sakonnet Greenway Trail, the largest nature trail on Aquidneck Island. To register online, visit finishlineregistration.com.

For more information, contact Courtney Huth at chuth@ailt.org or call 401.849.2799 or Register Online Here at http://www.ailt.org/

6 p.m. MHS Freshman Football to Take On New England Patriots Alumni 

On Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010 with kick-off at 6 p.m., the Middletown High School Freshman Football Team will get the experience of a lifetime when they square off against New England Patriots alumni in a flag football game. All the money collected at the gate raises funds for the team.

Pop Warner Division 1 Championship Game

• Where: 259 Turner Rd, Middletown, RI 02842 (Gaudet Field)
• Date: November 7, 2010
• Time: 10:00am–5:30pm

• Price: $5 admission

For more information and the complete schedule, visit the Islanders' website here.

Chocolate Brunch at Easton's Beach

The Visiting Nurse Services of Newport and Bristol Counties will hold a Chocolate Brunch this Sunday, Nov. 7, from noon to 3 p.m. at Easton's Beach Rotunda, 175 Memorial Boulevard, Newport. The event will feature savory traditional and contemporary brunch entrees, sumptuous chocolate confections and ocean views. Food will be provided by Russell Morin Fine Catering. Tickets are $75.00 per person.  For reservations, please call 401-849-2101 or email Susan at sjacobsen@vnsri.org Seating is limited. Please make your reservations by Nov. 1 by calling 401-849-2101. The Chocolate Brunch raises funds for the VNS Home Care, Hospice and Community Wellness programs.