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Frugal Family: Dining Deals, Dress Swap, and Scholarships
A look at the best deals in and around Newport.

From young children to college-bound teens, here's a look at some of the best deals around Newport.
- COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP
Deal: The is offering two $1,000 scholarships to students who in Newport County and are going to college next year. The public high school guidance offices in Newport, Middletown, and Portsmouth have applications for interested students to fill out.
Good through: Applications are due by Saturday, April, 30. - AFFORDABLE SUMMER CAMP
Deal: Aquidneck Island Day Camp offers full day (8 a.m. to 4 p.m.) summer camp for children ages 5-14 on a weekly basis for $160, and for each new family you refer to the camp you receive a $25 tuition credit.
Good through: July 5 through August 19.
- HOME FURNISHINGS AT 50-75% OFF
Deal: , a home furnishings consignment shop, is having a moving sale with items offered at 50 to 75 percent off as well as some items that are free.
Good through: Saturday, April 2. - FREE COFFEE
Deal: On the first day of each month, with every purchase in Middletown and Portsmouth hands out a coupon for a free cup of coffee and/or $2 off a bag of coffee beans.
Good through: April 1 - DRESS SWAP
Deal: The will hold a for teens with many semi formal dresses priced at $15.
Good through: Friday, April 1 from 4 to 9 p.m. - NEWPORT RESTAURANT WEEK
Deal: If you like to dine out but it’s not usually in your budget, this is a great week to do it. Enjoy a three-course lunch for $16 or three-course dinner for $30 at more than 40 restaurants in Newport and Bristol counties.
Good through: Sunday, April 3.