In this South Kingstown Insider Issue…

📅NEW EVENT CALENDAR

🗓️ Event Showcase -

☀️ South Kingstown Opens Cooling Centers Amid Heatwave Concerns

🏢 Deadline Extended for South Kingstown Façade Grant Applications

🛫 T.F. Green Airport Ranked #2 in U.S. by Travel + Leisure

🥬Celebrate Summer with Fresh, Local Foods

📍Support South Kingstown Local Businesses

📣We Want to Spotlight Your Business!

South Kingstown Opens Cooling Centers Amid Heatwave Concerns

South Kingstown has established public cooling centers to provide relief during severe heatwaves. The Senior Center, Peace Dale Library, and Kingston Free Library will offer air-conditioned spaces with specific operating hours to ensure residents can stay safe and cool. The Senior Center is open weekdays from 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Peace Dale Library is open various hours throughout the week, including Monday evenings until 8:00 PM. Kingston Free Library operates six days a week, with extended hours on Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Deadline Extended for South Kingstown Façade Grant Applications

South Kingstown has extended the deadline for its Storefront Façade Grant Program to August 30, 2024. This initiative, part of the ARPA economic plan, aims to rejuvenate commercial properties in Wakefield and Peace Dale. The town has allocated $1,250,000 for eligible projects. Businesses must apply by the new deadline and provide a minimum match towards their project costs. Applications are available online.

T.F. Green Airport Ranked #2 in U.S. by Travel + Leisure

Rhode Island's T.F. Green International Airport has been ranked as the second-best airport in the U.S. by Travel + Leisure readers. The survey, which received over 700,000 votes, rated airports on access, check-in process, dining options, shopping, and design. T.F. Green was praised for its convenience, superb cleanliness, and ample parking. Governor Dan McKee highlighted the ranking and ongoing investments in the airport to enhance economic activity in the state.

Celebrate Summer with Fresh, Local Foods

Make the most of summer by visiting your local farmers' markets for the freshest, locally-harvested foods. Enjoy the unbeatable taste of Rhode Island-grown tomatoes, corn, summer squash, lettuce, and blueberries, perfect for complementing a meal of locally-sourced meat or seafood. Shopping at a farmers' market is not only a nutritious choice but also a delightful way to celebrate the bounty of the summer harvest.
Support local farmers and savor the flavors of the season!

Friday

• Charlestown Land Trust Farmers Market
  Church of the Holy Spirit, 4150 Old Post Road, Charlestown
  Fridays, 9 AM to 12:30 PM

Saturday

• Casey Farm Market
  2325 Boston Neck Road, Saunderstown
  Saturdays, 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM

• South Kingstown Farmers Market
  25 W. Independence Way, Kingston
  Saturdays, 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM

Sunday

• Fishermen's Memorial Farmers Market
  1011 Point Judith Road, Narragansett
  Sundays, 8:30 AM to 12 PM

Fraud Prevention for Seniors - July 17

Please join representatives from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Rhode Island and Federal Law Enforcement Partners for a presentation focusing on fraud prevention for seniors.

Topics include consumer protection issues, tools to protect yourself and loved ones from online scams and identity theft, elder financial exploitation, romance scams, grandparent scams, and more. Resource materials will be made available along with ample time for a question-and-answer session.

This is a FREE program. No registration required. It will be held at the Kingston Free Library.

Events in the South County Events Calendar

We're thrilled to introduce South County Events, your new go-to community event calendar!
You can click the button below to view the online version of the calendar, submit your own events, or sign up for SMS reminders…

To view the full calendar, click the button below

Our goal is to serve you better and provide a quick turnaround for event promotion. With South County Events, you can efficiently share and discover local happenings, bringing more value to our community.

Check it out today, stay informed, and submit your events to reach thousands of South County locals!

👇 Have an Upcoming Event? 👇

We Want To Spotlight Local Businesses!

Would you like us to spotlight your local business in front of thousands of South Kingstown area residents in an upcoming issue of South Kingstown Insider? Apply Here. Not a business owner, but love a local business? Tell us all about it - nominate a local business here!