August brings quite a few emotions with it. It feels celebratory and festive—it is still summer, after all, and a time when many of us take vacations—but there’s also a feeling of nostalgia and sadness as the season winds down. In short, August is bittersweet. It feels heavy and light at the same time, and August creates a feeling that exists in few other months of the year—one that you want to bottle up and save until it comes around again next year. So, take a step back and enjoy.
August Events
Rock & Roll Thursdays – Live Music and Sushi – August1
Pastries on the Porch – Blithewold – August 1
Newport Film OUTDOORS – Rosecliff (NLG will be there!)
Jazz Festival – August 2-4
International Polo – August 3, 10, 17, 24
Cars & Coffee – Park Place – August 4
The Breakers Live!: A Tribute to Tom Petty – August 9
Corks + Cocoa: Wine and Chocolate @ Greenvale Vineyards – August 11
Black Ships Festival – August 15
Food Truck Sunsets at Safe Harbor – August 17
Bike Newport Full Moon Ride – August 19
Bonfires
The Town of Middletown is hosting free music at Second Beach on Mondays during the month of August from 6-9 pm.
Pack a picnic or stop by one of the food trucks and enjoy the bonfires set up in multiple spots along the beach (don’t forget s’mores fixings). Please leave the alcohol and dogs at home.
Bike Paths
Newport launched its completed section of the Aquidneck Island Bikeway. A true bike path, 5 miles in length round trip if you start at the beginning in Newport. Looking for a fun adventure out of downtown, you can take the bike path directly to Newport Craft .
Looking for something longer, check out the East Bay Bike path that goes from Bristol to Providence. It’s a 14.5-mile, 10-foot-wide asphalt pathway that provides a safe place for unobstructed cycling. Most of it follows the eastern shore of Narragansett Bay running through Bristol, Warren, Barrington, East Providence, and ends in Providence.
Don’t have a bike and want to rent one? Please check below to find a few bike rental options in Newport:
Boats
Newport has a wide variety of boats for rental/charter. As home to the Sailing Hall of Fame, we are considered one of the sailing capitals of the world and with that comes the ability to charter a 12 Meter that was in the America’s Cup through America’s Cup Charters,
Looking for more of a relaxing day sail with friends that involves bean bags and cocktails, try the
Heron Catamaran or Newport Classic Cruises for private Yacht Charters or Ticketed Cruises for day or sunset sails.
More of a Motor Boat kind of person
try Gansett Cruises, Sea Newport, or the Baywatch Party Boat.
For a Full List check out Discover Newports Post.
For the experienced sailor looking to take a boat out for the day check out Sail Newports sailboat rentals.
Bylaws
Bylaws are legally binding guidelines in a condominium association that define how to live in a condominium association and what happens when members violate them. It is crucial when under contract to purchase a condominium that you take the time to review this information. For example, there will be outlines on when the association meets, how voting is structured, when budgets are to be finalized, determining if professional management is needed, obtaining insurance, and adopting the rules and regulations to name just a few. When someone buys into an association, they agree to follow the terms of the bylaws.
