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Apple Festival

Marketing 101

Apple Festival Marketing 101 is a free workshop for vendors to learn how to promote their business at the 27th annual Apple Festival. More people at your booth equals more sales. The workshop will be held Sept. 4 at the North Central Chamber of Commerce, 255 Greenville Ave., from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, contact Kelly Patz at 349-4674.

The Harvest

Moon Dance

The Katie DeCubellis Memorial Foundation will host an encore gala, “The Harvest Moondance,” at the exclusive Dunes Club in Narragansett at 6 p.m. on Sept. 13. The enchanted evening will celebrate Katie’s life and celebrate the foundation’s accomplishments in reminding motorists to drive responsibly. Katie DeCubellis was killed by a drunk driver at the age of 13.

The foundation has planned a jam-packed event with plenty of fun and non-stop entertainment. Performances include Grammy nominated composer and musician Joe Parillo, along with the nationally renowned a capella group from Harvard University, the Oppertunes.

Reservations for the event can be made online by visiting the foundation’s website, www.kdmf.org, or by calling 788-0052. Tickets will not be sold at the door and are limited. The last gala was a complete sellout, and the foundation expects this year’s event will be even more popular.

Women, Wine

& Summertime!

A Lipstick Luncheon

Ladies, join the North Central Chamber of Commerce on a lovely, late summer evening and enjoy a tasting of delicious wines, Charcuterie, sweets and more. Come mix, mingle and take a tour of Nickle Creek Vineyards. There will be fantastic raffles, fun and everyone will receive a complimentary souvenir wine glass. This relaxing summer event is open to all ladies, so bring your friend, sister or whomever makes you laugh and have a wonderful evening with the North Central Chamber of Commerce on Sept. 10 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., with a rain date of Sept. 17. Space is limited, so sign up early.

Nickle Creek Vineyard is located at 12 King Road in Foster. To register or to receive more information, contact Kelly Patz at 349-4674.

Putting for Paws

Please join in the New England Humane Society’s annual Golf Tournament on Sept. 15 at the Cranston Country Club, located at 69 Burlingame Road in Cranston.

The day will include a four-person scramble, luncheon cookout and awards dinner reception. The event begins at 9 a.m. Prices are as follows: individual golfer, $125; foursome, $450; and non-golfer for dinner only, $40.

For more information or to register, call 678-0576 or email the Humane Society at info@newenglandhumanesociety.com.

RI Comedy

Hall of Fame Induction

The Rhode Island Comedy Hall of Fame is proud to announce the induction of comedian Frank O’Donnell at 8 p.m. on Oct. 4, with a comedy roast to be held in Frank’s honor at the newly opened Vets Ballroom (upstairs from the Veterans Memorial Auditorium) in Providence. The night will be emceed by the Hall’s own Charlie Hall, Frank’s close friend and colleague.

Roasters include Secretary of State Ralph Mollis, comedians Rockin’ Joe Hebert and John Morris and radio personalities Brian Mulhern of Cat Country and Steve MacDonald of WHJJ/WHJY. Local actors and producers Kevin Broccoli and Connie Anderson are also scheduled to speak.

Tickets are $35 and will be available on Aug. 14. A portion of the proceeds will go to the Keri Anne O’Donnell Scholarship Fund. Tickets can be purchased online at the Vet’s website, www.vmari.com, or by calling 401-421-ARTS. Tickets are also available at the PPAC box office during business hours.

The Big Toast

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ocean State (BBBSOS) is pleased to announce the return of The Big Toast.

The event will be held Sept. 26 at the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport. This “tasting event not to be missed” is a fundraiser to benefit BBBSOS. The event is for those 21 and older, and will feature more than 40 food and drink vendors from all around Southern New England. The purchase of a ticket includes unlimited samples from event vendors and entertainment by the Hummingbird Trio.

Vendors this year will include Clement USA, Sons of Liberty Spirits Co., Berkshire Brewing Company, Narragansett Beer, Greenvale Vineyard, RI Dairy Farms Cooperative, Bad Kat Kupkakes, Holly Petrucci Desserts, Ellie’s Bakery, Whole Foods Cranston, RI Job Corps Catering, Mill’s Tavern, Red Stripe Restaurant and a very special appearance from Spencer Trappist Brewery. More vendors are announced daily, with updates available at www.thebigtoast.org.

Honorary chair David Dadekian of EatDrinkRI and chairperson of food and beverage, Branden J. Lewis, MBA chef instructor at Johnson & Wales University’s College of Culinary Arts, will add their experience and taste to the event to make it a night to remember.

Tickets are on sale now and if purchased prior to Aug. 31, guests can receive a 20-percent discount by using “EARLYBIRD.”

Visit www.thebigtoast.org now for tickets and to see a list of vendors, sponsors and updates.

Artisans sought

The Artists’ Exchange is seeking artisans for the seventh annual Fall Out of Summer Arts Festival, to be held Sept. 11 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. with a rain date of Aug. 28. Registration is $50, with an Aug. 22 deadline. The festival will be held inside and in the lots surrounding Artists’ Exchange at 50 Rolfe Square in Cranston. For more information and an application available for download, visit www.artists-exchange.org/falloutofsummerfest.html.

Did You Know?

The month of August is often referred to as the “dog days of summer” but not because of pet pooches. It has to do with the star Sirius, also known as the Dog Star, which rose at the same time as sunrise during the month of August in ancient Roman times. (Source: August Fun Facts)

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