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🌱 Patch AM: How the MLK Center just expanded food access in Middletown
Coming up: The Bit Players on the Middletown Patch calendar
Hi Middletown! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How the MLK Center just expanded food access in Middletown
Also on today's calendar: New Year Mini Retreat and 6 more events.
Find out what's happening in Middletownfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Today's riddle: What did the clock say when it ran out of batteries? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Middletownfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Friday: Turning cloudy and very cold, with a high of 25 and low of 22 degrees.
- Saturday: Cold; a.m. snow, 1-3", breezy, temps: high: 28, low: 19. ⛄️ Brr!
- Sunday: Not as cold with some sun, with a high of 36 and low of 35 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• MLK Center works to nourish Newport County residents. Here's how. (newportri.com) — Middletown families can now access the MLK Community Center’s free produce program at expanded satellite locations in both Middletown and Newport, easing food access for residents. The center also offers childcare, senior engagement, and holiday meal support, while grappling with rising hunger needs tied to SNAP uncertainty. Locals are encouraged to volunteer or donate to sustain these services. 
📸 Around Middletown
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Middletown
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★ Featured events ★
- The Bit Players
Firehouse Theater, 4 Equality Park Pl, Newport
8:00 pm
Friday December 26
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Other local events
- Family Friendly Funnies
Firehouse Theater , 4 Equality Park Pl , Newport
6:00 pm - Sunday Music ft. Michelle Saylors
Newport Vineyards & Restaurant , 909 E Main Rd , Middletown
10:30 am - Middletown 250 Commission regular meeting
Middletown, RI Calendar , 239 Wyatt Road , Middletown
5:00 pm - Town Offices Closed For New Year's Day Holiday
Middletown, RI Calendar , 350 East Main Road , Middletown
8:00 am - New Year Mini Retreat
CFP ARTS, WELLNESS, AND COMMUNITY CENTER , 933 Anthony Rd , Portsmouth
2:00 pm - Town Council
Middletown, RI Calendar , 350 East Main Road , Middletown
6:30 pm - Girl Scout Troop #187 Newport/Middletown RI
Middletown, RI Calendar Middletown, RI 02842
4:30 pm - Easton's Point Association Monthly Meeting
Middletown, RI Calendar , 239 Wyatt Road , Middletown
5:45 pm
Saturday December 27
Sunday December 28
Tuesday December 30
Thursday January 1
Sunday January 4
Monday January 5
Wednesday January 7
📣 Middletown Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Last Friday Social
6:00 pm - Bank of America Free Family Fun Day at Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium
Audubon Society of Rhode Island Nature Center and Aquarium , PP55+MJ 1401 Hope St , Bristol
10:00 am - Live Music: Dave Alves — Sakonnet Vineyard
Sakonnet Vineyard , 162 W Main Rd , Little Compton
1:00 pm - Dave Alves Live at Sakonnet Vineyard
Sakonnet Vineyard , 162 W Main Rd , Little Compton
1:00 pm
Friday December 26
Saturday December 27
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- RECALL ALERT!
Silvestri Sweets is expanding its recall of Choceur branded Holiday Barks because they may contain pecan, a known allergen. Affected products may… (Nextdoor ) - Give yourself the gift of good health this winter!
Get vaccinated to protect you, your loved ones, and your community against flu, COVID-19, and RSV. These seasonal respiratory viruses can cause… (Nextdoor )
- Redfin posted a job opening for Real Estate Associate Agent (1099) - Rhode Island in Middletown. Apply here.
- AutoZone, Inc. posted a job opening for Part Sales Manager - Full Time in Middletown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Middletown here.
🗞 Nearby News
Newport
- MLK Center works to nourish Newport County residents. Here's how. (providencejournal.com)
- Two-Unit Newport Cottage Now Available for $985,000 (golocalprov.com)
- Rhode Island Poll Reveals State's 3 Best Family-Friendly Christmas Day Walks (patch.com)
Jamestown
- Pease honored by URI for lifetime of service (jamestownpress.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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