Give Back to the Community

Get your fall running gear out of the closet and burn off some of those extra calories from Thanksgiving dinner. The East Greenwich Hill and Harbour Turkey Trot 5K will take place on Saturday, November 24, starting at the East Greenwich Armory. The race begins at 9am and is open to all. Registration is $20 online or $25 on the day of the race. The scenic course incorporates Main Street, the waterfront and the Hill District. Less challenging races that the whole family can partake in include a one-mile Fun Run crafts and music. Last year’s race saw over 700 runners turn out for the event, with even more anticipated for this year. Runners are also asked to bring canned foods with them to support the East Greenwich Interfaith Food Cupboard, collected by The East Greenwich Lions Club

Make the most of the remaining days before winter by coming out for the 21st Annual Lil’ Rhody Runaround Trail Race. The race will be held at Burlingame State Park in Charlestown on Sunday, November 18 at 11am. The eight-mile loop begins at Prosser Beach, following the Yellow Dot Trail around Watchaug Pond. Hot soup and refreshments will be served after the race. Tickets are $20 until November 11 and $25 thereafter.

Chocolate lovers, rejoice! On November 4 from 12-3pm at the Oceancliff Resort in Newport, the Visiting Nurse Services of Newport and Bristol Counties will hold the Chocolate Brunch 2012 fundraiser. Set against a gorgeous view of the Narragansett Bay, the brunch will also feature chocolate-based entrées and side dishes, a dessert buffet, a silent auction of holiday gifts, live jazz music and a mystery travel package raffle. Tickets are $85.

Join family and friends on November 14 for Celebration and Remembrance, an evening honoring the life of Nanci Millin, who died in December of last year after a long illness. A URI grad and South Country resident for over 25 years, Nanci cared deeply for the health and wellness of animals, and the event continues this care by benefiting the Animal Rescue League of Southern RI. Sponsored by Bay Reality and hosted at Coast Guard House Restaurant in Narragansett, the evening runs from 5-8pm and features hors d’oeurves. Tickets may be purchased in advance for $30 or at the door for $35. All ticket holders are eligible for a grand prize raffle drawing on the night of the event, along with fabulous silent auction opportunities. For more information please conatct Bay Reality.