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Seamen’s Church Institute to hold ‘Yacht Rock the Dock’ fundraiser SEAMEN’S CHURCH INSTITUTE, a nonprofit that assists the maritime community, will hold a “Yacht Rock the Dock” fundraiser. The event will include live music, appetizers, a raw bar, an open bar and raffle items. Proceeds raised will support Seamen’s Church Institute’s programming and services.
SATURDAY, JUNE 29, 6-10 P.M. $90/advance; $100/at door; $800/10-pack. IYRS School of Technology and Trades, 449 Thames St., Newport. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
eventbrite.com/e/yacht-rock-the-dock-tickets-62600528867?aff=ebdssbdestsearch#tickets
Women leaders THE NEWPORT COUNTY Chamber of Commerce will hold its 16th annual Women in Business Luncheon. Linda Lindquist-Bishop, founder of Courageous Thinking Inc., will be the event’s keynote speaker.
FRIDAY, JUNE 28, NOON TO 1:30 P.M. $50/members; $65/nonmembers. Marble House, 596 Bellevue Ave., Newport. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
newportchamber.com/events/details/16th-annual-women-in-business-luncheon-with-keynote-speaker-linda-lindquist-bishopp-4416
Sharing biz ideas RHODE ISLAND BUSINESS NETWORKING will hold a Business After Hours networking event, hosted by White Ash Cigar Lounge. Co-workers, business professionals and entrepreneurs will be able to meet and share ideas in a relaxed setting. The event will also offer appetizers and a full bar. Attendees will be offered a premium cigar and are encouraged to bring business cards.
MONDAY, JULY 1, 5:30-8:30 P.M. $15. White Ash Cigar Lounge, 413 Central Ave., Pawtucket. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
cigarnetworking.com/product/cigars-after-business-hours-networking-on-monday-july-1st
Optimize local transportation GROWSMART RI will hold a public forum, titled “Transportation Planning for Economic & Environmental Resiliency.” The event will feature conversations about how Rhode Island and its neighboring states can optimize local transportation planning to be more economically and environmentally resilient in the face of climate change. David Kooris, deputy commissioner for the Conn. Department of Economic and Community Development, will be the keynote speaker.
TUESDAY, JULY 2, 8 A.M. TO NOON. Free. University of Rhode Island, Paff Auditorium, 80 Washington St., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION: (401) 273-5711, ext. 103, or
cjopperthauser@growsmartri.org
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