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FEATURED EVENT

The 23rd Annual Mystery Ride August 2 Hop on for the motorcycle ride that gives back. Join other bikers and raise support for The imPossible Dream Foundation, an organization that gives hundreds of chronically ill children their own dream come true. For more information contact Tony Santos at 774-991-1742.

The 8th Annual Bobby Doyle Summer Classic 5 Mile/3K Walk August 9 Lace up your running shoes to support the Bobby Doyle Scholarship and Youth Running Fund, which is devoted to enhancing and supporting high school and youth running in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. Enjoy the view for 5 miles as you pass by the Narragansett sea wall. For more information call 401-578-2955.

Boats and Bowties Bash August 4 Get out your bow ties and nautical attire for a night in Newport! The Confetti Foundation will host the event to support their mission of supplying birthday parties of hospitalized children. For more information contact Stephanie Grimm at 401-619-4333.

Torch Run Golf Tournament August 10 Step out onto the green of Crestwood Country Club for a day of golf to support Special Olympics Rhode Island. Players will enjoy a continental breakfast, post- tournament cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and dinner. For more information contact Gary Tillou at 401-487-8042.

Tenth Anniversary Bird Ball: Wings and Wheels August 15 Step back in time as the Norman Bird Sanctuary transforms into a 1950’s era big-time bash for the return of the Bird Ball. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres, a locally sourced dinner, themed bars, and root beer floats! Proceeds support the organization’s mission of environmental education and conservation. For more information contact Lesley Muir at 401-846-2577.