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For a listing of 2015
events, or to upload your
own, go to RIMonthly.com
and click on Philanthropic
Events Calendar.
FEATURED EVENT
The 23rd Annual Mystery Ride
August 2
Hop on for the motorcycle ride that
gives back. Join other bikers and
raise support for The imPossible
Dream Foundation, an organization
that gives hundreds of chronically
ill children their own dream come
true. For more information contact
Tony Santos at 774-991-1742.
The 8th Annual Bobby Doyle
Summer Classic 5 Mile/3K Walk
August 9
Lace up your running shoes to support
the Bobby Doyle Scholarship and
Youth Running Fund, which is
devoted to enhancing and supporting
high school and youth running in
Rhode Island and Massachusetts.
Enjoy the view for 5 miles as you pass
by the Narragansett sea wall. For
more information call 401-578-2955.
Boats and Bowties Bash
August 4
Get out your bow ties and nautical
attire for a night in Newport! The
Confetti Foundation will host
the event to support their mission
of supplying birthday parties of
hospitalized children. For more
information contact Stephanie
Grimm at 401-619-4333.
Torch Run Golf Tournament
August 10
Step out onto the green of Crestwood
Country Club for a day of golf to
support Special Olympics Rhode
Island. Players will enjoy a continental
breakfast, post- tournament cocktails,
hors d’oeuvres, and dinner. For more
information contact Gary Tillou at
401-487-8042.
Tenth Anniversary Bird Ball:
Wings and Wheels
August 15
Step back in time as the Norman Bird
Sanctuary transforms into a 1950’s
era big-time bash for the return of
the Bird Ball. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres,
a locally sourced dinner, themed
bars, and root beer floats! Proceeds
support the organization’s mission
of environmental education and
conservation. For more information
contact Lesley Muir at 401-846-2577.