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Charlestown Citizens Alliance Newsletter - August 4, 2025
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When: Wednesday, August 6 at 7 p.m.
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)
What: Learn about the rich history of the four lighthouses visible from Quonochontaug
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When: Thursday, August 7 from 6 to 7pm
Where: Kettle Pond Visitor Center at 50 Bend Rd, Charlestown
What: An update on the status of the repairs and future plans at the Charlestown Breachway
Register: Register by August 6
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When: Thursday, August 7 (dinner starts at 6 p.m. and the movie begins at dusk)
Where: Ninigret Park at the New Pavilion
What: Concert by singer/songwriter/musician, Nick Bosse; movie Despicable Me 4 ; and food trucks providing dinner
Who: Brought to you by Charlestown Parks and Recreation Department
Cost: Music and Movie are Free. Dinner - pay for as little or as much as you want to eat
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Where: All activities will be held on tribal land off of Rt. 2 and Old Mill Road in Charlestown
Cost: Admission is $10 for adults, $3 for children and $7 for seniors
When: Saturday, August 9, and Sunday, August 10, 2025
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When: Tuesday, August 12 at 6:00 PM (doors open at 5:30 PM)
Where: Quonochontaug Grange, 5662 Post Road, Charlestown
Friends of the Quonnie Grange are thrilled to host Tomaquag’s Executive Director, Lorén Spears. Attend the event to learn about the long history of Rhode Island's earliest inhabitants. Ms. Spears program will present the Tomaquaug Museum’s history, purpose, programs, and future plans.
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When: Wednesday, August 13 from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Where: Cross Mills Public Library, 4417 Old Post Road, Charlestown
Join Tomaquag Museum Assistant Director, Silvermoon LaRose, for a captivating evening of storytelling that celebrates the beauty of our coastal spaces. Bring your family and friends—this event is perfect for all ages!
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When: Saturday, August 23 from 10 am to 4 pm
Where: A self-guided tour of some of Charlestown's many farms
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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Local artisan and woodworker, Brian O’Connor of South County Paddles, has carved the beautiful diorama named "Anadromous Ascension III" that is pictured in the banner image for this post. The Charlestown Land Trust is holding a raffle of the framed and hand carved piece and will pick a winner on August 29 at the Charlestown Farmers' Market.
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The banner image is a photograph of Charlestown’s dark sky by Brian Nieves. 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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