Charlestown Citizens Alliance Newsletter - July 10, 2023

Salt Ponds Coalition Online Auction And Fundraiser

Salt Ponds Coalition 2023 Online Auction Starts July 10

When: Starts Monday, July 10th at 6:00 a.m. and ends Thursday, July 13th at 7:30 p.m.

Salt Ponds Summer Celebration And Fundraiser July 13

When: Thursday, July 13th from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Details and links to join the auction and fundraiser in the post.

Beach House Owners Challenge Expansion Of Public Land Above Seaweed Line

Photo of man at East Beach
Owners of beachfront property in Rhode Island went to court Friday to fight a new state law that moved the border between their private land and the public beach to 10 feet inland from the "seaweed line." Story includes a link to the lawsuit.

Concert, Dinner and a Movie in Ninigret Park - July 13

Photo of the Side Cars Band
What: Side Cars is the band, the movie is Grease, and food trucks will provide dinner
When: Thursday, July 13 starting at 6 p.m.
Where: Ninigret Park by the Playground
Cost: Music and Movie are Free. Dinner - pay for as little or as much as you want to eat.
Music and dinner starts at 6 p.m. and the movie begins at dusk.

Summer Star Party

Charlestown Dark Sky by Brian Nieves
When: Saturday, July 15 from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Where: Frosty Drew Campus in Ninigret Park
Why: To Celebrate Charlestown's Beautiful Star-Filled Skies
Who: Charlestown RI Dark Sky Advocates in Cooperation with Frosty Drew Observatory & Science Center

All are welcome at this "Star Party" to enjoy our spectacular night sky in peaceful surroundings where we can be awestruck by its striking views.

Informational Program For Private Well Owners

Photo of running water
When: Wednesday, July 26 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Where: Cross' Mills Public Library, 4417 Old Post Road, Charlestown (map in post)
Registration: Please register by calling the Cross Mills Public Library at (401) 364-6211.
Cost: Free

Safe Well Water? Test to be sure.

Join Charlestown Land Trust's Pondside Picnic!

Photo of Watchaug Pond
When: Saturday, August 5, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: YMCA Camp at Watchaug Pond, 160 Prosser Trail, Charlestown (map in post)
Cost: $60 a ticket. Food, beer, wine, music, and a good time are included.
The Charlestown Land Trust (CLT) is hosting a summer picnic, and YOU are invited!  Join the Land Trust for an evening of music, BBQ, and good company. Picnic is rain or shine!
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