Community Corner

Today: Rain, Business for Women and 5K By the Bay

A look at what's going on in our community this Friday, June 17.

  1. It's graduation season! The eighth graders of say their goodbyes this evening at 7 p.m.
  2. If you're a woman in business, today's your day. The Newport County Chamber of Commerce will host its annual today, sponsored by BankNewport. The keynote speaker will be Lisa Churchville, president and general manager at NBC 10. 
  3. The Newport Chapter of the Surface Navy Association invites you to to join them today for the 85th running of The , a Newport tradition. This semi-annual road race is held on scenic Naval Station Newport and is open to the public. This year's proceeds will benefit the Special Olympics.
  4. NewportFILM kicks off its this evening with Submarine at the Casino Theatre.
  5. Finally, it looks like it'll be rainy today, with a high in the low 70s, according to the National Weather Service.


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