Get Out: Dance With Your Dog, Have A Dinner That's for the Birds

 Say goodbye to the nasty winter of 2011 and welcome in spring this weekend. 

We've gathered up some fun and different things to do in and around town for you, so get out and enjoy! 

• Come Fly Away
  When/Where: Thursday, March 17, Fluke Wine and Bar Kitchen, 41 Bowen's Wharf, Newport
  Why Go: If you're not doing the Corned Beef and Cabbage thing tonight for St. Patrick's Day, here's a thought. You can enjoy a bird's eye view and a sumptous three-course dinner at Fluke Wine and Bar Kitchen in Newport, while supporting the Norman Bird Sanctuary (NBS). For reservations, please call Fluke at 401-849-7778 or visit www.flukewinebar.com.
  Pricing: $50, half of which will go to NBS.

• Dance with Your Dog
  When/Where:  Potter Animal Shelter, 87 Oliphant Lane, Middletown, Friday, March 18, 7:30 p.m.
  Why Go:  Because you and your dog should know how to do the Irish jig! Participants must call to pre-register and dogs must be 5 months of age or older.
  Pricing: $10

• Chow Down at Brick Alley for a Baseball Cause
  When/Where: Friday, March 18, at 6:30 p.m. at Brick Alley Pub in Newport.
  Why Go: Fundraiser to raise money for Portsmouth Middle School Baseball and Softball, as well as Portsmouth Babe Ruth. Many prizes will be raffled off, including a pro-certified maple bat (32"), a Nokona glove, an ITZ polo, a signed bat from Ryan Westmoreland, Sakonnet Vineyards wine basket, Edward Jones portfolio review, Red Sox T-shirt and license plate frame, Invidia Spa visit, Buck Showalter signed ball and $25 Brick Alley gift certificate. Event will also include food, speakers and more!
  Pricing: $30 with tickets available online at www.pmsabc.com, http://www.islandbaseball.com/or by calling Rich Cipriani (662-6071), Michelle McGaw (855-9344), Meggin Smith (225-1971), Matt McGuire (835-8038), or Julie Varieur (662-1532).

• Elizabeth Cook at Common Fence Point
  When/Where: , 933 Anthony Road, Portsmouth, Saturday, March 19, 8 p.m., but doors open at 7 p.m. for the pre-show folk tail-gate party.
  Why go: Part of the Picnic Series: BYOB and food, kick back and hear Elizabeth Cook, a singer/songwriter with a twang.
  Pricing: $22

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  When/Where: Monday, March 21, 6:30 p.m., at the Seaconnet Sportsman's Club, 145 Sakonnet Drive, Portsmouth
  Why Go:  It's a fun way to support the charitable work of the Porstmouth Lions Club. Their tribute evening to "The King" Elvis Presley includes a cash bar, dinner and the show starts at 8 p.m.
  Pricing: $25; call 862-2498 or 683-2187