The Newport Flower Show: Jade Eastern Obsessions
Discover the mysteries of the East. Gardens, treasures, traditions, and native plants all blend to create the simple yet stunning beauty of this exostic land.
June 21-23
Opening Night Party June 21
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SEVENTH ANNUAL OPENING OF THE BAY
MAY 11 6-11 p.m. $65 per person. Fort Taber, New Bedford, Mass. 508-999- 6219. The mission is to teach positive life values to at-risk youth through boating. →
NANTUCKET WINE FESTIVAL HARBOR GALA
may 16 VIP entry 5-9 p.m. $325; 6-9 p.m. $225; advance ticket purchase required. White Elephant, Nantucket, Mass. →
HOME IS WHERE THE CARE IS GALA
may 17 The Kittansett Club, Marion, Mass. 508-717-0758 Featuring the Great Golf Ball Drop. VIP tickets, individual, and couple tickets available. Individual Golf Ball Drop chances range from one ball $10 to 15 balls for $100. To benefit programs at Community Nurse & Hospice Care.→
27TH ANNUAL FIGAWI CHARITY BALL
may 18 7 p.m.-midnight. $75. Hyannis Resort and Conference Center, Hyannis, Mass. 508-221-6891. Evening attire/black tie optional. Benefits the Hyannis Youth and Community Center.→
BUZZARDS BAY COALITION GOLF OUTING & COCKTAIL PARTY RECEPTION
MAY 28 Check-in 10 a.m.; reception 5 p.m. $250 individual golfer (includes 18 holes of golf, greens fees, cart rental, lunch, favor, cocktail and hors d'oeuvre reception, auction and awards, open bar, live music) or $30 cocktail party and auction ticket for nongolfers. Golf House Restaurant Patio, Bay Club, Mattapoisett, Mass. 508-999-6363x202. Proceeds benefit the cleanup of nitrogen pollution in New Bedford Harbor. Registration closes May 22. →
FRIENDS OF BALLARD PARK FUND-RAISER
june 1 6-8 p.m. $125. Under a tent on the private estate, EdgeHill, Newport, R.I. Reservations recommended. Wines served from a private collection, jazz, light buffet, and silent auction. 401- 619-3377. Proceeds will fund field trips for local schoolchildren and other free public events at the park. →
NEWPORT FLOWER SHOW~ JADE: EASTERN OBSESSIONS
JUNE 21-23 Opening night cocktail party, 6-9 p.m. $325. Rosecliff, 548 Bellevue Ave., Newport, R.I. →
17TH ANNUAL AVIATION FUN DAY
MAY 18 10 a.m.-4 p.m. New Bedford Regional Airport, Mass. atlanticaviators.org/ funday. Static displays, plane, helicopter, fire engine, train rides, flight simulators, K-9 demos, NBFD crash truck demos, entertainment, food and much more.
11TH ANNUAL GLEASON FAMILY YMCA 5K ROAD RACE
MAY 18 9 a.m. start in Onset, Mass. Adult $22 or $20 registration before April 15. Children $17/$15 advance. T-shirts to the first 150 registrants. →
BOLDrDASH FOR THE BEACH
MAY 18&19 9 a.m.-5 p.m. $75/$80 May 1. Westerly Town Beaches and Misquamicut State Beach, 319 Atlantic Ave., Westerly, R.I. A 5k trek through mud, obstacles, and water. 401-596-7761; public. The Greater Westerly-Pawcatuck Chamber is working toward the recovery of the Misquamicut beach community, devastated by Hurricane Sandy. →
AVON WALK FOR BREAST CANCER
MAY 18-19 617-722-4140. Registration open. →