Beautiful Quidnessett Country Club in North Kingstown was once again the host course for the North Kingstown Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Golf Tournament.  This is the 25th year the Chamber has had this event, a networking and fun benefit event for North Kingstown Chamber of Commerce members and their families.  Proceeds from the event this year benefited the North Kingstown Charitable Foundation which was formed to “promote and encourage charitable giving within North Kingstown” as well as Special Olympics North Kingstown, who “inspire people in their communities and elsewhere to open their hearts to a wider world of human talents … Continue reading The 25th Annual North Kingstown Chamber of Commerce Annual Golf Tournament Recap

Whether you are new to RI or have lived here your entire life, most will agree that Rhode Island has some of the most incredible beaches on the east coast, perhaps the entire USA.  These amazing beaches range from cove type beaches (which are great for families and have little to no surf) to surf beaches, which attract tons of beach goers, surfers, photographers, and nature lovers.  The surf beaches do have added risk due to potentially high surf, dangerous undertow at times, and the high volume of people on the beach itself.  The safety of the surf and the … Continue reading Rhode Island Lifeguard Tournament Showcases The Best and Most Capable Lifeguards Guarding Our Beaches

There is charitable work being done every day at the North Kingstown Food Pantry.  Food drives, food collections, and other fundraisers are currently being held throughout North Kingstown.  Here is a short list of some of these opportunities to donate money or food to the North Kingstown Food Pantry: Food collection at BankRI –  BankRI is doing a statewide food drive from August 3 to September 25.  In North Kingstown, you can drop off food at the local NK branch on Ten Rod Rd JW Graham Sale will Benefit NK Pantry! JW Graham and Yes! Gallery, located in Wickford Village, want to … Continue reading The North Kingstown Food Pantry’s Blessings in a Backpack Program

To say I grew up in a household filled with medical professionals would be about as accurate as the Red Sox need Pedro to suit up his number 45 and pitch us out of this slump.  Both of my parents were active in medicine for close to 40 years and have provided me with countless volumes of their hands-on medical knowledge.  To say that cancer has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember would, sadly, be equally as accurate. I lost my nanny to cancer, have lost high school friends to cancer, and currently … Continue reading BrUOG – Brown University Oncology Research Group Event at Quidnessett Country Club

Being musically gifted is one thing.  Being entertaining in your living room with your family cheering you on is one thing.  Being musically gifted and able to entertain a large crowd is a combination that many attempt but few can pull off.  Musicians can be socially awkward and misunderstood. And in front of a crowded arena or nightclub, this may drive a wedge between the musician and the crowd.  A crowd, especially a paying crowd, want to be entertained not only by the music but also by the musician(s).  This is often the role of the front man and most often … Continue reading Steve Smith and the Nakeds To Perform at the Narragansett Seafood Festival

I am always so excited to read about successful North Kingstown High School alumni.  Whether it be a local NK student who graduated from the Naval Academy or played college football or became a professional artist, it reminds me of how incredible our school system is and how fortunate I am to have children attending North Kingstown schools.  The art and music programs are outstanding and they continue to produce amazing and talented kids who go on to rewarding careers in the arts.  We have some very talented young men and women in North Kingstown. One such North Kingstown High … Continue reading Haley Nannig, North Kingstown High School Alum, Solo Show at The Hive RI’s Art GAllery

One of my favorite things about this year’s Wickford Art Festival was getting to know some of the artists we covered here on the NK Blog and then meeting them in person at the festival.  In working with Judy Salvadore, the director of the Wickford Arts Festival, I got a chance to learn more about the artists, see their work, and learn about their inspirations.  One such artist was Coventry’s Beth Johnston.  She created a beautiful piece of art featuring a swimmer.  Being from a family of swimmers, I took special notice of this piece and was glad to have … Continue reading Poetry and Art Exhibit Opening Friday July 24th, Featuring Poetry, Art, and Music

I was fortunate to go to Game 2 of the 2013 World Series between the Boston Red Sox and the St. Louis Cardinals.  My ticket from that game is hanging in my office.  I remember how special that year was – the beards, the tragedy of the Boston Marathon, and the team that lifted the spirits of Red Sox Nation.  Yes, there have been other championships but this one hit home to the millions of families in New England and the nation affected by what happened on Patriots Day, April 15, 2013.  Driving the point home in an impassioned speech, … Continue reading Wally, Trophies, and Charity Will be Present at Wicked Fish this Sunday, July 19th