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Block Island Gardeners hold annual Edibles from the Garden Luncheon
Thu, Sep 16
Category:
Community
The Block Island Gardeners held its annual Edibles from the Garden luncheon on Tuesday, September 14, at the Narragansett Inn. Attendees enjoyed a wide variety of garden-based potluck dishes followed by a program and discussion on “How trees ‘talk’ to one another.” (Photo: Maude Chasse)
Legal and Public Notices
Thu, Sep 9
Category:
Legal Notices
PUBLIC NOTICE Shellfish Commission Town Hall Meeting Room Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. AGENDA 1. Public Input 2. Approval of Minutes from May 11, 2021 3. Correspondence 4. Report of the Harbormaster 5. Update on the Upweller 6. Discussion on Blue and Green Crabs 7. Discussion on...
All Around the Block
Thu, Sep 9
Category:
All Around the Block
FRIDAY, SEPT. 10 8:30 a.m. – AA Meeting – Harbor Church 5:30 p.m. - “The Berrigans: Devout and Dangerous” - Film screening - BIMI SATURDAY, SEPT. 11 8:30 a.m. – AA Meeting – Harbor Church 9 - 11:30 a.m. - Farmers Market. Legion Park. 10 a.m. -- Mah Jongg - outdoors at the Library 1 p.m. - Stitch...
Tricky Times
Thu, Sep 9
Category:
Tricky Times
Bethany’s Airport Diner , 466-3100 Daily 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Block Island Depot , 466-2403 Mon. - Fri. 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sat. - 8a.m.-3p.m. - Sun. CLOSED Block Island Grocery , 466-2949 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Monday through Sunday Block Island Health & General Store 401-378-7350 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday...
Medical Center Information
Thu, Sep 9
Category:
Medical Center Schedule
Walk-in blood pressure checks. Call for availability. Now accepting Cigna and Tufts Health Plans. Dr. T. Warcup ......................................................................... Sept. 10 - Sept. 19 L. Anderson .......................................................................... Sept...
Religious Services
Thu, Sep 9
Category:
Religious Services
RELIGIOUS SERVICES BAPTIST HARBOR CHURCH Water Street (401) 466-5940 Rev. Peter Preiser Harborchurchblockisland.org Sunday 10 a.m.: Live in-person services in the sanctuary, or outside on the north lawn, weather permitting. Also streaming live on Facebook (Harbor Church - Block Island, RI)...
On the Block
Thu, Sep 9
Category:
On the Block
Island Free Library Programs
The Island Free Library invites everyone to participate in the programs listed below. More information and Zoom links available at islandfreelibrary.org. Library Hours: The Library is now open for in-person browsing. Tuesdays 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.; Wednesday,...
Legal and public notices
Thu, Sep 2
Category:
Legal Notices
PUBLIC NOTICE Interstate Navigation Company Block Island Ferry Invitation to Bid “Improvements to Ferry Dock Pilings” Sealed Bids will be received at the Administration Office of Interstate Navigation Company, 316 Great Island Road, Narragansett RI 02882 until 2 p.m. October 1, 2021. Additional...
All around the Block
Thu, Sep 2
Category:
All Around the Block
FRIDAY, SEPT. 3 8:30 a.m. – AA Meeting – Harbor Church 11 a.m. - Creature Feature. BI Maritime Institute. 1 p.m. Dockside exploration. BI Maritime Institute. SATURDAY, SEPT. 4 7 a.m. – AA Meeting – Harbor Church 9 - 11:30 a.m. - Farmers Market. Legion Park. 10 a.m. - Mah Jongg - outdoors at the...
Medical Center Information
Thu, Sep 2
Category:
Medical Center Schedule
Walk-in blood pressure checks. Call for availability. Now accepting Cigna and Tufts Health Plans. L. Anderson .............................................................................. Sept. 3 - Sept. 5 Dr. T. Warcup .............................................................................
Tricky Times
Thu, Sep 2
Category:
Tricky Times
Bethany’s Airport Diner , 466-3100 Daily 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Block Island Depot , 466-2403 Mon. - Fri. 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sat. - 8a.m.-3p.m. - Sun. CLOSED Block Island Grocery , 466-2949 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Monday through Sunday Block Island Health & General Store 401-378-7350 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday...
Religious Services
Thu, Sep 2
Category:
Religious Services
RELIGIOUS SERVICES BAPTIST HARBOR CHURCH Water Street (401) 466-5940 Rev. Peter Preiser Harborchurchblockisland.org Sunday 10 a.m.: Live in-person services in the sanctuary, or outside on the north lawn, weather permitting. Also streaming live on Facebook (Harbor Church - Block Island, RI)...
On the Block
Thu, Sep 2
Category:
On the Block
Island Free Library Programs
The Island Free Library invites everyone to participate in the programs listed below. More information and Zoom links available at islandfreelibrary.org. Library Hours: The Library is now open for in-person browsing. Tuesdays 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.; Wednesday,...
All around the Block
Thu, Aug 26
Category:
All Around the Block
FRIDAY, AUGUST 27 8:30 a.m. – AA Meeting – Harbor Church 9 a.m. - Create your own T-shirt. BI Maritime Institute. 9:30 a.m. - Art & Nature at Ocean View Pavillion. Call (401) 595-7055. 11 a.m. - Creature Feature. BI Maritime Institute. 1 p.m. - Dockside Exploration. BI Maritime Institute. 5 p.m...
Medical Center Information
Thu, Aug 26
Category:
Medical Center Schedule
Walk-in blood pressure checks. Call for availability. Now accepting Cigna and Tufts Health Plans. Dr. T. Warcup ..........................................................................Aug. 28 - Aug. 29 L. Anderson ............................................................................ Aug...
Tricky Times
Thu, Aug 26
Category:
Tricky Times
Bethany’s Airport Diner , 466-3100 Daily 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Block Island Depot , 466-2403 Mon. - Fri. 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sat. - 8a.m.-3p.m. - Sun. CLOSED Block Island Grocery , 466-2949 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Monday through Sunday Block Island Health & General Store 401-378-7350 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday...
Religious services
Thu, Aug 26
Category:
Religious Services
RELIGIOUS SERVICES BAPTIST HARBOR CHURCH Water Street (401) 466-5940 Rev. Peter Preiser Harborchurchblockisland.org Sunday 10 a.m.: Live in-person services in the sanctuary, or outside on the north lawn, weather permitting. Also streaming live on Facebook (Harbor Church - Block Island, RI)...
On the Block
Thu, Aug 26
Category:
On the Block
Island Free Library Programs
The Island Free Library invites everyone to participate in the programs listed below. More information and Zoom links available at islandfreelibrary.org. Library Hours: The Library is now open for in-person browsing. Tuesdays 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.; Wednesday,...
Legal and public notice
Thu, Aug 26
Category:
Legal Notices
PUBLIC NOTICE I nterstate Navigation Company Block Island Ferry Invitation to Bid “Improvements to Ferry Dock Pilings” Sealed Bids will be received at the Administration Office of Interstate Navigation Company, 316 Great Island Road, Narragansett RI 02882 until 2 p.m. October 1, 2021. Additional...
All around the Block
Thu, Aug 19
Category:
All Around the Block
FRIDAY, AUGUST 20 8:30 a.m. – AA Meeting – Harbor Church 9:30 a.m. - Art & Nature at Ocean View Pavilion. Call (401) 595-7055 to sign up. 11 a.m. - Creature Feature. BI Maritime Institute 1 p.m. - Dockside Exploration. BI Maritime Institute 2:30 p.m. - Make your own T-shirt. BI Maritime...
Tricky Times
Thu, Aug 19
Category:
Tricky Times
Bethany’s Airport Diner , 466-3100 Daily 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Block Island Depot , 466-2403 Mon. - Fri. 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sat. - 8a.m.-3p.m. - Sun. CLOSED Block Island Grocery , 466-2949 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Monday through Sunday Block Island Health & General Store 401-378-7350 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday...
Medical Center Information
Thu, Aug 19
Category:
Medical Center Schedule
Medical Center Information Walk-in blood pressure checks. Call for availability. Now accepting Cigna and Tufts Health Plans. L. Anderson .......................................................................... Aug. 21 - Aug. 22 Dr. T. Warcup...
Religious services
Thu, Aug 19
Category:
Religious Services
RELIGIOUS SERVICES BAPTIST HARBOR CHURCH Water Street (401) 466-5940 Rev. Peter Preiser Harborchurchblockisland.org Sunday 10 a.m.: Live in-person services in the sanctuary, or outside on the north lawn, weather permitting. Also streaming live on Facebook (Harbor Church - Block Island, RI)...
Legal and public notices
Thu, Aug 19
Category:
Legal Notices
LEGAL NOTICE Zoning Board of Review Meeting to be held in person at Town Hall, 16 Old Town Road, Block Island, RI. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town of New Shoreham Zoning Board of Review will be in session on August 25, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. for a regular meeting at Town Hall, 16 Old Town Road,...
On the Block
Thu, Aug 19
Category:
On the Block
Island Free Library Programs
The Island Free Library invites everyone to participate in the programs listed below. More information and Zoom links available at islandfreelibrary.org. Library Hours: The Library is now open for in-person browsing. Tuesdays 11 a.m. -7 p.m.; Wednesday,...
Jenny Noonan at Spring Street Gallery
Thu, Aug 19
Category:
News
,
Community
Jenny Noonan, longtime summer resident, is returning to the Spring Street Gallery with her colorful works inspired by the vivid colors of Block Island and beyond. Each painting brings together a diverse palette of colors for a bright and lively presentation. Noonan is constantly capturing images as...
Covid-19 testing
Thu, Aug 19
Category:
News
,
Community
The following was submitted by Rescue Capt. Tracy Fredericks:
Free asymptomatic COVID-19 testing will continue on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Rescue Station from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. If you have symptoms, please call Block Island Health Services, (401) 466-2974 or Rescue Capt. Tracy...
Covid testing continues on Tuesdays and Thursdays
Thu, Aug 19
Category:
News
,
Community
Visitors and residents lined up for Covid testing on Thursday August 19. Virus cases continue to climb, with 14 in the past two weeks. If you feel at all ill, or think you may have allergies, get a test. It’s free and can help prevent the spread. (Photo: S. Hester)
Quarters to the rescue benefit for the BI Medical Center and BI Rescue Squad
Thu, Aug 19
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News
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Community
Islanders and visitors to Block Island will see donation boxes asking for quarters to benefit the Block Island Medical Center and the Block Island Rescue Squad. Building on last year’s Quarters Against Corona fundraiser, which raised almost $7,000 for these two vital organizations, this year’s...
Enrollment period for HealthSource RI extended until August 15
Fri, Aug 13
Category:
Community
HealthSourceRI’s new enrollment period has been extended through August 15, 2021, following President Biden’s decision to create another opportunity for Americans to sign up for health coverage. The extended deadline gives new and current customers a chance to receive new savings created by the...
Covid-19 testing
Fri, Aug 13
Category:
Community
The following was submitted by Rescue Capt. Tracy Fredericks:
Free asymptomatic COVID-19 testing will continue on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Rescue Station from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. If you have symptoms, please call Block Island Health Services, (401) 466-2974 or Rescue Capt. Tracy...
Tricky Times
Fri, Aug 13
Category:
Tricky Times
Bethany’s Airport Diner , 466-3100 Daily 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Block Island Depot , 466-2403 Mon. - Fri. 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sat. - 8a.m.-3p.m. - Sun. CLOSED Block Island Grocery , 466-2949 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Monday through Sunday Block Island Health & General Store 401-378-7350 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday...
Legal and public notice
Fri, Aug 13
Category:
Legal Notices
Legal Notice Zoning Board of Review Meeting to be held in person at Town Hall, 16 Old Town Road, Block Island, RI. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town of New Shoreham Zoning Board of Review will be in session on August 25, 2021 at 6:00 p.m . for a regular meeting at Town Hall, 16 Old Town Road,...
Medical Center information
Fri, Aug 13
Category:
Medical Center Schedule
Walk-in blood pressure checks. Call for availability. Now accepting Cigna and Tufts Health Plans. Dr. T. Warcup ..........................................................................Aug. 13 - Aug. 15 L. Anderson...
Religious Services
Fri, Aug 13
Category:
Religious Services
RELIGIOUS SERVICES BAPTIST HARBOR CHURCH Water Street (401) 466-5940 Rev. Peter Preiser Harborchurchblockisland.org Sunday 10 a.m.: Live in-person services in the sanctuary, or outside on the north lawn, weather permitting. Also streaming live on Facebook (Harbor Church - Block Island, RI)...
All around the Block
Fri, Aug 13
Category:
All Around the Block
FRIDAY, AUGUST 13 11 a.m. – AA Meeting – Harbor Church 11 a.m. - Creature Feature - BI Maritime Institute 1 p.m. - Dockside Exploration - BI Maritime Institute 2:30 p.m. Boat Battles. Ages 6 and up. BI Maritime Institute SATURDAY, AUGUST 14 7 a.m. – AA Meeting – Harbor Church 9 - 11:30 a.m. Farmers...
On the Block
Fri, Aug 13
Category:
On the Block
Island Free Library Programs
The Island Free Library invites everyone to participate in the programs listed below. More information and Zoom links available at islandfreelibrary.org. Library Hours: The Library is now open for in-person browsing. Tuesdays 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.; Wednesday,...
Enroll in Early Learning
Thu, Aug 12
Category:
News
,
Community
The Block Island Early Learning Center enrollment periods for toddlers and preschool are now open for September 2021. Please call or text (401) 575-8650 for more information.
Medical center Information
Thu, Aug 5
Category:
Medical Center Schedule
Walk-in blood pressure checks. Call for availability. Now accepting Cigna and Tufts Health Plans. L. Anderson..........................................................................................Aug. 6 - 8 Dr. T. Warcup...
Legal and Public Notices
Thu, Aug 5
Category:
Legal Notices
PUBLIC NOTICE Block Island Land Trust Tuesday, August 10, 2021, 4:00 p.m. Town Hall, Old Town Road, Block Island In-Person Meeting The Block Island Land Trust will meet in person at Town Hall. Public attendance is welcome, and masks are requested for all. AGENDA 4:00 p.m. – Open Session: Public...
All Around the Block
Thu, Aug 5
Category:
All Around the Block
FRIDAY, AUGUST 6 9:30 a.m. - Art and Nature at Ocean View Pavilion. Call (401) 595-7055 to sign up. 11:00 a.m. – AA Meeting – Harbor Church 11 a.m. - Creature Feature. BI Maritime Institute 1 p.m. Dockside Exploration. BI Maritime Institute 2:30 p.m. Puzzling Fish. BI Maritime Institute 5 - 7 p.m...
Religious Services
Thu, Aug 5
Category:
Religious Services
RELIGIOUS SERVICES BAPTIST HARBOR CHURCH Water Street (401) 466-5940 Rev. Peter Preiser Harborchurchblockisland.org Sunday 10 a.m.: Live in-person services in the sanctuary, or outside on the north lawn, weather permitting. Also streaming live on Facebook (Harbor Church - Block Island, RI)...
On the Block
Thu, Aug 5
Category:
On the Block
Island Free Library Programs
The Island Free Library invites everyone to participate in the programs listed below. More information and Zoom links available at islandfreelibrary.org. Library Hours: The Library is now open for in-person browsing. Tuesdays 11 a.m. -7 p.m.; Wednesday,...
Legal and Public Notice
Fri, Jul 30
Category:
Legal Notices
LEGAL NOTICE Planning Board NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town of New Shoreham Planning Board will be in session on August 11, 2021 at 5:00 p.m . for a regular meeting, Town Hall, 16 Old Town Road, Block Island, RI. All persons interested will be heard for or against the granting of the following...
Tricky Times
Fri, Jul 30
Category:
Tricky Times
Bethany’s Airport Diner , 466-3100 Daily 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Block Island Depot , 466-2403 Mon. - Fri. 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sat. - 8a.m.-3p.m. - Sun. CLOSED Block Island Grocery , 466-2949 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Monday through Sunday Block Island Health & General Store 401-378-7350 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday...
Medical Center Information
Fri, Jul 30
Category:
Medical Center Schedule
Walk-in blood pressure checks. Call for availability. Now accepting Cigna and Tufts Health Plans. Dr. T. Warcup ............................................................................ .July 30 - Aug. 1 L. Anderson...
All around the block
Fri, Jul 30
Category:
All Around the Block
FRIDAY, JULY 30 11:00 a.m. – AA Meeting – Harbor Church 5 - 7 p.m. Magic the Gathering. Bring your cards. Library. SATURDAY, JULY 31 7:00 a.m. – AA Meeting – Harbor Church 9 - 11:30 a.m. Farmers Market. Legion Park. 10 a.m. -- Mah Jongg - outdoors at the Library 1 p.m. Stitch Together - outdoors at...
Religious services
Fri, Jul 30
Category:
Religious Services
RELIGIOUS SERVICES BAPTIST HARBOR CHURCH Water Street (401) 466-5940 Rev. Peter Preiser Harborchurchblockisland.org Sunday 10 a.m.: Live in-person services in the sanctuary, or outside on the north lawn, weather permitting. Also streaming live on Facebook (Harbor Church - Block Island, RI)...
The Nature Van
Fri, Jul 30
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News
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Community
BI Conservancy intern CIci Conroy mans the Nature Van on a Thursday afternoon at the Solviken Nature Preserve. For more info about the van, see “On the Block.” Photo: R. Meyer)
On the Block
Fri, Jul 30
Category:
On the Block
Island Free Library Programs
The Island Free Library invites everyone to participate in the programs listed below. More information and Zoom links available at islandfreelibrary.org. Library Hours: The Library is now open for in-person browsing. Tuesdays 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.; Wednesday,...
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Highland Farm has new plants arriving daily!
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6/23
Planting season is upon us, and Highland Farm has the best selection of plants for Block Island! We have new plants arriving...
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