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Charlestown Citizens Alliance Newsletter - August 14, 2026
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When: Saturday, August 15 from 9 am to 5 pm
Where: Rocky Neck State Park ( 244 West Main Street (Route 156), Niantic (East Lyme), CT )
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When: Sunday, August 16 from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm
Where: Scarborough North State Beach ( 870 Ocean Road, Narragansett, RI )
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The New Haven to Providence Capacity Planning Study team is popping up again with very short notice in Narragansett, RI and in Connecticut.
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Where: Frosty Drew Observatory and Science Center in Ninigret Park, Charlestown
When: Saturday, August 15 from 9:00 pm to 11:30 pm
Cost: $5 per person over four years of age - you must get tickets in advance
Frosty Drew Observatory and Science Center is a great place to see the Milky Way Galaxy because it is easily accessible and it is sited in one of the darkest locations in southern New England.
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When: August 12 to 16
Where: 78 Richmond Townhouse Road (Route 112), Richmond, RI
What: The Washington County Fair is Rhode Island's largest agricultural event, plus country music, food, a carnival, and more.
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When: Monday, August 17, at 7 p.m.
Where: Kettle Pond Visitor Center, 50 Bend Rd., Charlestown
Cost: Free and open to the public
Guest Presentation: A talk titled "RI’s Great White Sharks… and What About the Seals?" presented by Jon Dodd, Executive Director of the Atlantic Shark Institute.
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When: Wednesday, August 19 at 6:30 pm
Where: The Quonnie Grange, 5662 Post Rd, (Rt. 1) between East and West Beach Rd., next to Dunn’s Corners Fire Station (location map of the Quonnie Grange at bottom of post)
Who: Presentation by Joan Lawlor, Bill Steinman, and Steve Young, all from the Quonochontaug Historical Society
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The presentation will be preceded by a short annual meeting.
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When: Saturday, August 22 - Arrival 8:30 am; Launch 9:00 am
Where: Green Hill Civic Association Dock/Kayak Launch located on Green Hill Beach Road, South Kingstown Rhode Island
Register: Registration is required for the event
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Learn about the beauty of Green Hill Pond as well as some of the challenges that it faces
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When: Saturday, August 29 from 10 am to 3 pm
Where: A self-guided tour of some of Charlestown's many farms
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Farm Day provides a unique opportunity for visitors to explore the diversity of farms in Charlestown, a chance to meet farmers, and learn more about the role of farms across Charlestown.
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If you think an out of town trip, or any other reason may stop you from voting in the September 9 Rhode Island Primary, consider ordering a mail ballot for that primary election. Plus, information on the Representative in General Assembly District 36 Democratic Primary in Charlestown.
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The banner image is a photo of native wildflowers: Allegheny Monkey Flower, Cardinal Flower, and Swamp Milkweed.in Charlestown by Doug McGrady. If you have photos of Charlestown wildlife, landscapes, or events that you would like to share with us to use on our website, Facebook, or in newsletters, please send them to us by email at charlestowncitizens@gmail.com
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