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Scoop Up This Week’s Fun ✨
Celebrate cuddly companions, local events that bring the fun, swimming with purpose, + more!
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The sun’s shining, the air’s just right, and it happens to be National Soft Ice Cream Day. Talk about a triple scoop victory! Add in a fresh Hey Rhody newsletter hitting your inbox and, well, life’s pretty sweet. In today’s issue, we’ve got everything from adoptable furry friends to our brand-new section spotlighting local happenings, plus all the usual Rhody goodness. If every Tuesday felt like this, we’d (maybe) never complain about Mondays again!
Meet Parker, Sadie, and Montana: August’s Adoptable Pets
Three sweet companions are waiting to find their forever families this month. Parker is a playful party cat, Sadie is an adventurous pup, and Montana is a gentle-hearted pitbull. Local shelters say these lovable pets are ready to bring joy, cuddles, and plenty of personality into the right homes. Read more online.
• By Karen Kalunian, photo (L) courtesy of Pawswatch CCC, (center) by Donna Normand, (R) by Brielle MacDonald
Hundreds Dive In to Fight Cancer at Narragansett Beach
More than 900 swimmers and volunteers will make waves on September 6 at Scarborough North State Beach for the 16th annual Swim Across America Rhode Island Open Water Swim, raising funds for cancer research at Women & Infants Hospital. With friendly rivalries, community spirit, and a $325K fundraising goal, the event proves every stroke brings hope closer to shore. Read more online.
• By Jenna Kaplan, photo by Joseph Prezioso courtesy of Swim Across America
In Partnership with R.I .Food Fights
R.I. Food Fights launches Wiener Fest this September
Rhode Islanders can eat their way through more than 20 local hot dog and wiener spots during R.I. FOOD FIGHTS’ month-long Wiener Fest. With a $25 Passport in hand, participants score free dogs, support local favorites, and cast votes for the state’s Best Wiener. Read more online.
• By Hey Rhody Staff
The Real Cost of a 1-Day Gutter Upgrade
We studied what professional roofers are saying about gutter guard prices in 2025… and here’s what we found out.
Finding the best price comes down to just two simple things:
Cut out the middleman and get a solution that installs over your existing gutters in a day or less.
If done right, you can afford the best gutter guards along with increased property value and even a 100% no-clog guarantee.
You can learn all the basics and how to ‘skip’ the middleman with (fair) local pricing on this new website.
Just hit the link below, browse through and complete a short survey.
We love spotlighting local businesses and events, but nothing tops our love for the Hey Rhody fam. You asked for more ways to plan ahead, so here it is: Rhody Recs, your weekly roundup of what’s happening around the state. Consider it your built-in excuse to rally the crew early, instead of scrambling on Thursday night. Because let’s be real, life’s too short to leave the fun for last minute.
Date | Event |
|---|---|
Wednesday 8/20 | Wax at The Ocean Mist |
Thursday 8/21 | Sakonnet Green Market |
Friday 8/22 | Ace the Taste at Fame Fest DayTREAT with Wakefield Books & Book-A-Break Free Family Viewing Night Motif Magazine Battle of the Bands |
Saturday 8/23 | Bristol Street Fair LitArts RI Communal Write-In 80’s Party with Michael Jackson Tribute |
Sunday 8/24 | Dog Days of Summer Adoption Event Crispy Club at Club Frills |
Our Rhody Rec list is refreshed with every newsletter, so be sure to check back for the latest events!
Choreography Project Leaps Into a New Era
The beloved dance showcase is moving from Ballet RI’s black box stage to Hope High School’s newly renovated auditorium, bringing more room, more artistry, and a fresh season aptly titled New Beginnings. On August 24, audiences can experience original works, mentorship-fueled premieres, and exciting new initiatives that spotlight Rhode Island’s thriving dance community. Read more online.
• By Jenna Kaplan, photo courtesy of Exclusive Image
⭐ What better way to celebrate local makers than with a brand-new boutique on Wickenden Street? Shop Bloom PVD is opening its permanent home on August 22 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10am featuring the Mayor of Providence. Guests can expect raffles, workshops, and opening-weekend specials while browsing 30+ small businesses and creatives in a space designed to feel like a walkable main street.
⭐Is your child ready to step into the spotlight? Trinity Rep is holding youth auditions for its 49th annual production of A Christmas Carol on September 13 at Cardi’s Furniture & Mattresses in Attleboro, open to kids ages 9am-1pm from across Southern New England. No registration is required, and auditionees should come prepared with a holiday song and plenty of excitement for the chance to join this beloved holiday tradition.
⭐ Craving a reason to treat yourself? Red Stripe is marking 20 years in Wayland Square in PVD with 20% off every dish, dessert, and drink from August 25-28, plus $1 sundaes as a nod to the building’s very first tenant, Newport Creamery. It’s the perfect excuse to raise a glass (or a spoon) to two decades of neighborhood dining.
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