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Please consider a gift to ACT in your 401Gives contributions this year! 401Gives is an annual statewide fundraising event offering Rhode Islanders the opportunity to make a difference in their communities by supporting not-for-profit programs. You can give anytime between Monday, April 1 and Tuesday, April 2 so mark your calendars, bookmark our 401Gives page, and share with friends and family to declare your support for our mission and programs.
NewportFILM will host a screening of Farming While Black at the Roger Williams Botanical Center on Thursday, February 29th. This documentary examines the historical plight of Black farmers in the US and the rising generation reclaiming their rightful ownership to land and reconnecting with their ancestral roots.
NewportFILM will host Food, Inc. 2 at the Jane Pickens Theatre on Thursday, March 28th. In this sequel to the 2008 Oscar®-nominated and Emmy®-award winning documentary, Food, Inc., the film follows innovative farmers, future-thinking food producers, workers’ rights activists and prominent legislators who are inspiring change to build a healthier, more sustainable future.
New vendors are joining our winter Aquidneck Growers Market so be sure to review the diverse line-up of vendors on our website.
Aquidneck Island Oyster Company, a customer favorite from our summer markets, will be attending several winter market dates. Also, expect specialty empanadas, traditional curries, and hand-woven goods. Need a kitchen knife sharpened? The B'ladies Knife Sharpening Service will be at the market on February 2nd.
As a reminder, our Aquidneck Growers Market at Stoneacre Garden is open every Saturday from 9 AM to 12 PM. Free parking is available at meters along Thames Street, in the Mary Street parking lot, just a block away, and the nearby Gateway Visitor Center on America’s Cup. The market will be closed on March 16th.
At our markets, you'll find a fine selection of fresh ingredients for your holiday meals and unique gifts that are sure to delight your loved ones. Plus, by shopping at the farmers market, you'll be supporting the local growers and small businesses that enrich our community. Consider an Aquidneck Growers Market tote bag and a gift certificate as a holiday gift, always available at the ACT Welcome Stall.