Channing Memorial Church to host Transgender Day of Remembrance

Channing Memorial Unitarian Universalist Church will hold a service in recognition of national Transgender Day of Remembrance on Sunday, November 17 at 11:30 a.m.

Transgender people face extraordinary levels of hate crimes, including deadly attacks. The data shows that from October 2023 to September 2024, 327 transgender people were reported killed from 38 countries around the world.

The congregation, which believes in “the inherent worth and dignity of every human being,” in the words of its Unitarian Universalist statement of principles, will mark the day with the reading of the reported names of those who lost their lives this year, accompanied by music. and reflections. Newport City Councilwoman Angela Lima and other community members will read the names of the victims. Quorus, Newport County’s LGBTQIA+ choir, will perform a special song. Before the service, the bell tower will ring 327 times.

Channing’s regular 10 a.m. worship service before the Transgender Day of Remembrance ceremony will also include music, reflection and a brief reading of the names of U.S. victims to commemorate the day. The church is at 135 Pelham St., across from Touro Park in Newport. It is located at.

For more information, contact Rex LeBeau at 401-595-9068 or email [email protected].

Temple Shalom celebrates 50th Thanksgiving Interfaith Service

Temple Shalom, Middletown, invites everyone to attend its 50th anniversary Interfaith Thanksgiving Service on Wednesday, November 27 at 7 p.m. Cantor Fred Scheff and the clergy and choirs of Aquidneck Island houses of worship will lead this beautiful and meaningful service.

For more information, visit: templeshalomrhodeisland.orgSend an email to [email protected] or call the office at 401-846-9002.

Short-term rental commission awaits opinion

The special legislative committee examining the economic and social impacts of the short-term rental industry is now accepting public testimony, and Reps. Lauren H. Carson and Terri Cortvriend are asking Aquidneck Islanders to make their voices heard.

The Special Legislative Commission Responsible for Examining Policies and Providing Recommendations Addressing Numerous Economic and Social Short-Term Rental Issues has scheduled a meeting on Thursday, November 21, specifically to hear from the public. The meeting will take place at 14:00 in the House Lounge on the second floor of the State Building.

You don’t have to go to Providence or wait until then to testify. Written testimony is just as effective, and Carson, who chairs the commission, and Cortvriend, who is a member, encourage voters to send them written testimony to be presented to the commission.

Anyone wishing to submit written testimony is asked to email it directly to Carson at [email protected] or Cortvriend at [email protected], preferably in PDF format. Legislators are asking anyone who submits a statement to email it by Nov. 20 so it can be included in the meeting record.

“The rise of the short-term rental industry has had a profound impact on Aquidneck Island over the last decade. We really want people to share their experiences and ideas, whatever they may be, with our commission so that we can gather a body of testimonials that show how people in the community feel about the growth of this industry in their neighborhoods. If people have suggestions for where they want the government to go with regulation, now is the time to share them. We really want to hear from people because gauging public concerns is a critical element of our commission’s work,” Carson said in a statement.

All our people are invited to the meeting. meetingIt will also air on Capitol Television on Cox Communications channel 61, i3 Broadband (formerly Full Channel) channel 15, and Verizon channel 34. capitoltvri.cablecast.tv/.

Patriots Wallace to wear cleats honoring Portsmouth organization

Boys Town New England New England Patriots Rookie Offensive Tackle in Portsmouth announced that Caedan Wallace will support the organization in this year’s My Cause My Cleats campaign. Now in its ninth season, My Cause My Cleats celebrates the positive impact players are making in communities around the world by highlighting relevant issues and causes on specially designed cleats throughout games during weeks 13 and 14 of the NFL season.

New England Patriots players and staff participating in My Cause My Cleats will debut their specially designed cleats at the Patriots’ home game against the Indianapolis Colts on December 1. Wallace’s unique cleats were designed by students in Boys Town High School’s art class at the Boys Town headquarters in Omaha, Nebraska, bringing Boys Town’s mission to life with their creativity. This collaboration embodies Boys Town’s commitment to engaging youth in impactful projects, providing them with a platform to reach and inspire fans across the country.

“Growing up with supportive parents and a close-knit family taught me the power of having people who believe in you, and Boys Town New England provides that kind of support to the kids who need it most. Youth empowerment has always been important to me, so choosing to collaborate with Boys Town was an easy decision,” said Wallace. “Working with the students who designed these cleats was inspiring, and I’m proud to raise awareness for an organization that helps young people build better futures.”

Aquidneck Land Trust announces the launch of its annual Art and Writing Competition

Aquidneck Land Trust announces the launch of its annual Art and Writing Competition sponsored by Sixteen On Center. This year, the Land Trust is proud to partner with the Newport Museum of Art for this contest in which local K-12 students recreate their favorite Aquidneck Island landscapes. The Newport Museum of Art will open an exhibition for all student art submissions during the Land Trust’s Annual Meeting on January 29, 2025, and the exhibition will be open to the public through Spring 2025. The competition challenges students to submit works of art, written essays, and poems expressing their appreciation for the natural beauty of the Island. Winners receive generous cash prizes and family memberships to the Land Trust. Participants must live or attend school on Aquidneck Island.

Artistic or written submissions are the same but refined for this year’s exciting collaboration: “Consider your favorite Aquidneck Island landscape, considering its relationship to the changing environment. Create a piece of art or writing that reflects your thoughts, feelings, and observations about this area.” Submissions are due no later than noon on Monday, December 9, 2024. Teachers, students, and parents must enter the student’s written work through the submission portal on the Land Trust website. All art works should be delivered to the Newport Museum of Art, 76 Bellevue Ave.

Homeschooling Aquidneck Island students are eligible to apply. There are first, second and third place awards for each of three age categories: kindergarten 4th grade, 5-8. grades and 9-12. classes.

Student awards range from $50 to $250. First-place winners’ schools receive a $500 cash grant to support environmental education programs. A panel of art judges and writer judges will determine the winners, who will be recognized at the Land Trust’s Annual Meeting and the exhibition opens at the Newport Museum of Art on January 29, 2025.

The competition is sponsored by Sixteen On Center design company. You can find more information on the Aquidneck Land Trust’s website, ailt.org/our-work/art-writing-contest/, or by calling the Land Trust at 401-849-2799 ext. Curriculum resources provided by the 113th Art Museum School are also available on the website. Drop off your artworks at the Museum School Tuesday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Her contact address is Mary-Kate Hickey at ortartmuseum.org.

Newport seeks letters of interest for council positions

The recently elected Newport City Council will accept letters of interest and resumes from Newport residents interested in serving in part-time positions such as City Attorney, Municipal Court Judge, and Probate Judge for December 1, 2024-November. 30, 2026.

Letters with resumes must be delivered to the incoming Council by Tuesday, November 19, 2024, c/o City Clerk’s Office, 43 Broadway, Newport, RI 02840.

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