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On The Block
Thu, Jun 6
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On the Block
Common Ground Summer Concert On Friday Nights
The Harbor Church Summer Concert Series will feature Paul Sachs of New Jersey on the lawn on June 7 at 7 p.m.
Frederick J. Benson Memorial Scholarship
Applications are ready to be picked up at Ballard Hall Real Estate...
On The Block
Thu, May 30
Category:
On the Block
Common Ground Events On Friday Nights
Friday, May 31 The movie “Ben is Back “ a dramatic, suspense-filled story about the challenges surrounding a recovering addict’s family as he strives to live clean and sober. Complimentary meal at 6:30 p.m. Movie at 7 p.m.
Pickle Ball
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On The Block
Thu, May 23
Category:
On the Block
Common Ground Events On Friday Nights
Friday, May 24 — Memorial Day Weekend Barbecue and Cookout: Bring a dish to pass or something to grill. Beverages and desserts provided. All events start at 6:30 p.m. with dinner at the Harbor Church.
Pickle Ball
Pickle Ball at...
On The Block
Thu, May 16
Category:
On the Block
Children & Teens: Won’t They Just Grow Out Of It?
The Block Island chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness presents its 3rd Annual Spring Conference. Starting Friday, May 17 at 7 p.m. and continuing on Saturday, May 18 at 9:30 a.m. Conference topics include: Managing...
On The Block
Thu, May 9
Category:
On the Block
Common Ground Events On Friday Nights
May 10 — Meal and live music by our island ukulele group, The UkeLadies, and singer/songwriter Carrie Johnson. May 17 — No Common Ground event. NAMI BI Conference begins with ‘TED Talk’ at Island Free Library. May 24 — Memorial Day Weekend...
On The Block
Thu, Apr 25
Category:
On the Block
Common Ground Events On Friday Nights
Friday, April 26: "Voices from the Village" poetry reading. The events start at 6:30 p.m. with dinner, all at the Harbor Church.
Pickle Ball
Pickle Ball at the school gym on Sundays from 2 to 4 p.m. Equipment and play...
On The Block
Thu, Apr 18
Category:
On the Block
Common Ground Events On Friday Nights
On April 19 — Good Friday — there will be no event. April 26: "Voices from the Village" poetry reading. The events start at 6:30 p.m. with dinner, all at the Harbor Church.
YA Movie Night
Friday, April, 19 at 5 p.m. at the...
On The Block
Thu, Apr 11
Category:
On the Block
Common Ground Events On Friday Nights
April 12 — Live Music: Carrie Johnson in concert. On April 19 — Good Friday — there will be no event. April 26: "Voices from the Village" poetry reading. The events start at 6:30 p.m. with dinner, all at the Harbor Church.
Pickle Ball
...
On The Block
Thu, Apr 4
Category:
On the Block
Common Ground Events On Friday Nights
April 5, Family movie "Fantastic Beasts 2- Crimes of Grindelwald" - Fantasy set in the world of Harry Potter. April 12 — Live Music: Carrie Johnson in concert with guest artist Libby Johnson from New York City. On April 19 — Good Friday — there...
On The Block
Thu, Mar 28
Category:
On the Block
Island Free Library Events
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Library Underground After Hours Friday, March 29 at 5 p.m. Teen lounge for grades six through 12. - 641 Cookbook, April 10 at 6 p.m. Bring your favorite spring dish.
Common Ground Events On Friday Nights
- March 29: Game night...
On The Block
Thu, Mar 21
Category:
On the Block
Casey Farm ‘Project Chick’
Friday, March 22 at 11 a.m. A Casey Farm educator will present an informational workshop at the Island Free Library. Participants will have an opportunity to ask questions. Directly after the program, the eggs will begin their 21 days of incubation. All...
On The Block
Thu, Mar 14
Category:
On the Block
St. Andrew Ladies Guild St. Patrick’s Day Brunch
Sunday, March 17 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at St. Andrew Parish Center on Spring Street. Bountiful and delicious lunch. All islanders are welcome. $10/adult and $5 under 10. There will be a Pot O’ Gold drawing. For more information call...
On The Block
Thu, Mar 7
Category:
On the Block
Common Ground Events On Friday Nights
It’s Oscar Month at Harbor Church. Come see three Academy Award-winning historical biographies. - March 8: “At Eternity’s Gate.” William Dafoe’s Academy Award-nominated portrayal of painter Vincent van Gogh. - March 15 - Singer-songwriter Ed...
On The Block
Thu, Feb 28
Category:
On the Block
Common Ground Events On Friday Nights
It’s Oscar Month at Harbor Church. Come see three Academy Award-winning historical biographies. - March 1: “Green Book” An African-American classical pianist tours the Deep South in the 1960s. Academy Award for Best Picture. - March 8: “At...
On The Block
Thu, Feb 21
Category:
On the Block
Common Ground Events On Friday Nights
Feb. 22 — Concert: Live music by Bill Benson, singer/songwriter and TV host from Connecticut, playing guitar and singing original music.
Pickle Ball
Pickle Ball at the school gym on Sundays from 2 to 4 p.m. Equipment and play...
On The Block
Thu, Feb 14
Category:
On the Block
Common Ground Events On Friday Nights
Feb. 15 — Game Night: Set-back, Uno, The Game of Life and more… Feb. 22 — Concert: Live music by Bill Benson, singer/songwriter and TV host from Connecticut, playing guitar and singing original music.
Pickle Ball
Pickle Ball at...
On The Block
Thu, Feb 7
Category:
On the Block
Common Ground Events On Friday Nights
Feb. 8 — Movie: “Unbroken: Path to Redemption.” A continuation of the story of WWII hero and Olympic athlete Louis Zamperini. Feb. 15 — Game Night: Set-back, Uno, The Game of Life and more… Feb. 22 — Concert: Live music by Bill Benson, singer/...
On the Block
Thu, Jan 31
Category:
On the Block
Sweets For The Sweet
Block Island 10th grade students are having a Valentine's Day Sweets Fundraiser for their Further Afield Trip. Gift Boxes are $20 each and packed full with a yummy assortment of home-made cookies. All gift boxes must be pre-ordered by Monday, Feb. 11. Call...
On The Block
Thu, Jan 24
Category:
On the Block
Common Ground Event
Friday, Jan. 25 at 6:30 p.m. at the Harbor Church. Card Games, Setback, Rummy 500 and more. Supper at 6:30 p.m.
Ecumenical Choir Practice
There will be Ecumenical Choir practice for the Easter Concert held every Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Harbor...
On The Block
Fri, Jan 18
Category:
On the Block
Common Ground Event
Friday, Jan. 18 at 6:30 p.m. at the Harbor Church. The movie will be “Avatar,” a groundbreaking sci-fi vision by James Cameron about caring for our world and the connectedness of all living things. Starring Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Sigourney Weaver. Supper...
On The Block
Thu, Jan 10
Category:
On the Block
Common Ground Event
Friday, Jan. 11 at 6:30 p.m. at the Harbor Church. An intimate evening of original live music with Julia Davis, of the Clive Davis Institute of Music at NYU. Supper at 6:30 p.m. Dessert and coffee to accompany the program at 7 p.m.
Ecumenical Choir
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On The Block
Thu, Jan 3
Category:
On the Block
Common Ground Event
Friday, Jan. 4 at 6:30 pm at the Harbor Church. The film is “I Can Only Imagine” about an aspiring musician who overcomes a troubled childhood and broken relationships to produce one of the first contemporary Christian songs to hit the mainstream charts...
On The Block
Thu, Dec 27
Category:
On the Block
Common Ground Event
There will be no Common Ground Event this week.
Lunch Bunch
Lunch Bunch will resume Jan. 8 at the Community Center.
Island Free Library Event
Friday, Dec. 28 and Sat., Dec. 29, a Harry Potter movie marathon starts each morning...
On The Block
Thu, Dec 20
Category:
On the Block
Common Ground Event
Harbor Church, Friday, Dec. 21 at 6:30 p.m. The film “The Nativity Story” is a retelling of Joseph and Mary’s incredible journey of hope and discovery.
Island Free Library Holiday Events
Kid’s Store will be open on Friday, Dec. 21, from 12 to 4...
On The Block
Thu, Dec 13
Category:
On the Block
Common Ground Event
Friday, Dec. 14 at 7 p.m. At the Harbor Church the movie is “Elf.” A complimentary dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m.
Author Reading
Friday, Dec. 14 at 5 p.m. at Island Bound Bookstore, author Lars Trodson will be reading from his newly...
On The Block
Thu, Nov 29
Category:
On the Block
Common Ground Event
Common Ground events are cancelled for Nov. 30. The movie “Love, Actually” will be shown on Dec. 7.
Library Annual Holiday Open House
The Friends and staff of the Island Free Library invite you to the Annual Holiday Open House at the Library on...
On The Block
Tue, Nov 20
Category:
On the Block
Common Ground Event
Common Ground events are cancelled for Nov. 23 and Nov. 30. The movie “Love Actually” will be shown on Dec. 7.
Leo Club Food Bank
The Block Island Leo Club food bank collection on Water Street (foul weather location: Island Free Library) will...
On The Block
Thu, Nov 1
Category:
On the Block
Common Ground Event
Come for Movie-and-a-Meal at Harbor Church this Friday night, Nov. 2. Spaghetti and salad dinner at 6:30 p.m. The movie at 7 p.m. is “Intern.”
Hurricanes Home Games
Saturday, Nov. 3. The Girls Varsity Volleyball team will be playing a home game...
On The Block
Thu, Oct 25
Category:
On the Block
Movie-and-a-Meal
Friday, Oct. 19 at the Harbor Church. Meal at 6:30 p.m. and an inspiring movie at 7 p.m. “Gravity”. An out-of-this-world adventure story of space exploration starring Sandra Bullock, George Clooney, and Ed Harris. Winner of seven Academy Awards.
Hurricanes
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On The Block
Thu, Oct 18
Category:
On the Block
Island Free Library
Underground Iron Chef Competition. Grades six through 12. Friday, Oct 19 at 5 p.m.
Movie-and-a-Meal
Friday, Oct. 19 at the Harbor Church. Meal at 6:30 p.m. and an inspiring movie at 7 p.m. “20 Feet from Stardom” is the movie.
Hurricanes
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On the Block
Thu, Oct 11
Category:
On the Block
Movie-and-a-Meal
Friday, Oct. 12 at the Harbor Church. Meal at 6:30 p.m. and an inspiring movie at 7 p.m. A documentary about Fred Rogers, “Won’t you be my Neighbor?” followed by a brief discussion and dessert.
Hurricanes Home Games
Saturday, October 13. The Girls...
On The Block
Thu, Oct 4
Category:
On the Block
Farmers Market & B.I. Arts and Crafts Guild
Saturday, Oct. 6 at the Historical Society. This last Farmers Market will be combined with the season’s final B.I. Arts & Crafts Guild Fair at the Historical Society.
A Living History: Song and Stories of the McCarthy Era
...
On The Block
Thu, Sep 27
Category:
On the Block
Farmers Market & Arts and Crafts Guild
There are three Farmers Markets remaining this season. They will be held on Saturday, Sept. 28 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at The Spring House; Wednesday, Oct. 3 at The Spring House; and Saturday, Oct. 6 at the Historical Society. This last...
On The Block
Thu, Sep 20
Category:
On the Block
Farmers Market
Farmers Markets will be on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at The Spring House.
The Spring Street Gallery
The Spring Street Gallery is holding a fall art workshop series. Thurs., Friday, Sept. 20 and 21: Camera to computer digital...
On The Block
Thu, Sep 13
Category:
On the Block
Farmers Market
Farmers Markets will be on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at The Spring House.
Not New Boutique
Friday, Sept. 14 from 5 to 7 p.m. and then the last sale will be Saturday, Sept. 15 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Andrew Parish Center,...
On The Block
Fri, Aug 31
Category:
On the Block
Island Free Library
Ms. Morgan’s Pop-Up Storytime will be at McAloon’s Restaurant at 11 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 31.
Farmers Market
Farmers Markets will be on Wednesdays from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at The Spring House, and Saturdays, from 9 to 11:30 a.m., at Legion Park for...
On The Block
Thu, Aug 16
Category:
On the Block
The Nature Conservancy & Block Island Conservancy
The TNC and BIC co-sponsor free, guided nature programs on Block Island throughout the year. Together, they offer many different ways to connect to the fields, marshes, and beaches that make the island so exceptional. Check out...
On The Block
Fri, Aug 10
Category:
On the Block
The Nature Conservancy & Block Island Conservancy
The TNC and BIC co-sponsor free, guided nature programs on Block Island throughout the year. Together, they offer many different ways to connect to the fields, marshes, and beaches that make the island so exceptional. Check out...
On The Block
Fri, Aug 3
Category:
On the Block
The Nature Conservancy & Block Island Conservancy
The TNC and BIC co-sponsor free, guided nature programs on Block Island throughout the year. Together, they offer many different ways to connect to the fields, marshes, and beaches that make the island so exceptional. Check out...
On The Block
Fri, Jul 27
Category:
On the Block
The Nature Conservancy & Block Island Conservancy
The TNC and BIC co-sponsor free, guided nature programs on Block Island throughout the year. Together, they offer many different ways to connect to the fields, marshes, and beaches that make the island so exceptional. Check out...
On The Block
Thu, Jul 19
Category:
On the Block
Common Ground Coffeehouse
Friday, July 20 at 7 p.m, Virginia Dare, island chanteuse, will bring her mix of folk music, standards, and humor to the Common Ground Coffeehouse at Harbor Church. Virginia has a guitar collection and several electronic gizmos to add layers to her singing...
On The Block
Thu, Jul 12
Category:
On the Block
Common Ground Coffeehouse
Mark Culter will perform Friday, July 13 at 7 p.m. Mark has been one of the best-known rock singers in Rhode Island since the 80s; he was the front man for the Schemers, the Raindogs, and the Dino Club. He’s won the statewide Motif award as Best Vocalist...
On The Block
Thu, Jul 5
Category:
On the Block
Common Ground Coffeehouse
Kim Trusty returns to the Common Ground Coffeehouse on Friday, July 6 at 7 p.m. with her blend of soul music, jazz singing, and gospel.
Providence Journal
music writer Rick Massimo wrote, “Trusty’s voice has long been one of Rhode Island’s treasures...
On the Block
Thu, Jun 28
Category:
On the Block
Common Ground Coffeehouse
Friday, June 29 at 7 p.m, features Kala Farnham
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a young singer-songwriter from Connecticut, who plays piano, guitar, and harp. She won the 2017 Rhode Island Songwriters Contest and was one of 12 writers from around the world invited to the Johnny...
On The Block
Thu, Jun 7
Category:
On the Block
Common Ground Coffeehouse
Well-established as solo performers in their home state of Rhode Island, Tracie Potochnik and Steve Allain joined forces in 2014 to form Cardboard Ox. The duo is known for sweet and soulful harmonies, thoughtful musicianship, and delicately crafted lyrical...
On The Block
Thu, May 31
Category:
On the Block
Common Ground Coffeehouse
Common Ground Coffeehouse will present a concert by Krista Baroni on Friday, June 1 at 7 p.m. A folk-oriented singer-songwriter, Krista takes her inspiration from favorites like Joni Mitchell, Simon and Garfunkel, and Cat Stevens. She also cites influence...
On the Block
Thu, May 24
Category:
On the Block
Common Ground Coffeehouse
Common Ground Coffeehouse on Friday, May 25, will feature a performance by singer-songwriter Carrie Johnson at 7 p.m. Carrie has been singing since childhood, toured with her sister for years as the band 22 Brides, went solo to have a family and has...
On The Block
Fri, May 18
Category:
On the Block
Common Ground Coffeehouse
Common Ground Coffeehouse is partnering with NAMI Block Island to host the kick-off of their Spring Conference on Friday, May 18. At 7 p.m. we're showing a one-hour movie of a one-man theatrical show, an interactive monologue by a character whose mother...
On the Block
Thu, May 10
Category:
On the Block
Common Ground Coffeehouse
Allysen Callery will bring her “ghost folk” guitar sound and her original songs to Common Ground Coffeehouse this Friday May 11, at 7 p.m. Callery plays guitar “finger style,” picking melody and harmony, and has a soft but clear voice reminiscent of the...
On The Block
Thu, May 3
Category:
On the Block
Common Ground Coffeehouse
Common Ground Coffeehouse will present folksinger John Fuzek on Friday, May 4, at 7 p.m. Fuzek will sing classic covers and original songs that range from personal stories to Rhode Island history to social justice songs. John is a funny guy with a huge...
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