Prouty Beach Sailing: Free introductory sailboat rides and individual sailing lessons ($25/two hour lesson) available at Prouty Beach. Drop by if the wind is blowing, or call 334-6345 to set up an appointment. Volunteers welcome: you can swap help with the program for lessons and/or boat use.
Integral Yoga: Tuesdays 5:30 – 7 PM starting April 1 in the Gateway Center. Classes include gentle postures, breathing exercises, and deep relaxation. The goal is to have an easeful body, a peaceful mind, and a useful life. $50 per month or $8 per class. First class is free! Open to all levels. Instructor: Randy 802-334-8238.
Youth Dances: Join the Newport Parks & Recreation Department for a series of dances for kids in grades 4-6 at the Newport Municipal Building from 7-9pm. First dance is scheduled for September 17th. For more details contact Reg Shafe at 334-7951. Admission is $5/person. Parents interested in chaperoning should give Reg a call.
Lobster Fest: Friday August 20th starting at 6pm with a lobster or chicken dinner prepare by the Newport Parks & Recreation Committee, followed by dancing with the Slant Six Band. At the beautiful Gateway Center in Downtown Newport. Tickets are $25 for lobster and $15 for chicken (bring your own adult beverages), all proceeds to benefit Newport Parks & Recreation. Call 334-6345 for tickets.
Summer Movie Nights: A summer of warm nights and movies at Prouty Beach brought to you by Newport Parks & Recreation. Join us for an outdoor movie. Don't forget your lawn chairs! $2/person. Showtime August 21, 8pm. Call 334-6345 for more information.
Volleyball: The Newport Parks & Recreation Department is seeking teams and individuals to play in their 2010 Adult Co-Ed Volleyball League. The season will begin on Monday, September 13th with games starting at 6pm. The Parks & Recreation Department will take up to 16 teams and each team must have 2 females on the court at all times. Anyone interested or who has any questions, please contact Reg Shafe at the Parks & Recreation Department from 8am to 4:30pm at 334-6345.
Prouty Beach Open: Tennis Tournament August 12-15 at Prouty Beach. Male & female singles and doubles as well as mixed doubles will be offered. Adult 19-100, 18 & under, 15 & under, 13 & under, and there is also a ball tossing competition. Prizes for all trophies for the winners. Call Gary Atchinson to for more information, 334-2645. Register by August 8th.
City-Wide Tag-Sale & Touch-A-Truck: Saturday September 4th in Gardner Memorial Park there will be a City-Wide Tag-Sale open to anyone interested in selling all of their gently used belongings. Spaces are available near the Farmer's Market Stands for only $15/space, first come-first served. Call 334-6345 to reserve a space. Plus, the kids can touch-a-truck while your there and see the insides of all those cool trucks that run the roads day in and day out.
Punt, Pass & Kick: Girls and boys in five separate age divisions (6-7, 8-9, 10-11, 12-13, and 14-15) compete against each other in punting, passing and place kicking in a fun and engaging forum. The PPK program is free. This year's competition will take place at Prouty Beach on September 11th at 11am. No registration is necessary. Call Newport Parks & Recreation for more details at 334-6345.
