Newport RI Ballard Park
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2013 CALENDAR OF EVENTS


February 21, 22 & 23
6:00 to 9:00 pm
 Ballard Exploration Company Inc. presents the
8th Annual Illuminated Garden
A Blooming Garden of Lights in the Quarry Meadow - FREE
April 6
8:00 to 9:00 pm		 Star Gazing
Escape the Newport lights and take a look at the night skies. Settle down in the quarry meadow as expert Robert Horton, Manager of Astronomical Laboratories at Brown University guides you around the spring constellations. Bring a comfy chair, blankets, warm clothes, warm drinks and a flashlight. There will be some telescopes for up-close viewing. Suggested donation: $5/person, $15/group
April 27
9:00 to 11:00 am		 Earth Day Clean Up & Tour
9 am Clean Up followed by a free tour of Ballard Park at 11 am.
Come for one or both.
June 1, 2013
6:00 to 8:00 pm

Fundraiser at Edgehill!
Enjoy wine from Les Ballard's wine cellar, food from McGrath Clambakes, Inc., jazz by the Ben Shaw Quartet and great company. Terrific Silent Auction items too! $125 per person
June 18
6:00 to 7:30 pm		 Yoga in the Park
All levels welcome for class in the quarry - $10 per person
June 25
6:00 to 7:30 pm		 Yoga in the Park
All levels welcome for class in the quarry - $10 per person
July 2
6:00 to 7:30 pm		 Yoga in the Park
All levels welcome for class in the quarry - $10 per person
July 9
6:00 to 7:30 pm		 Yoga in the Park
All levels welcome for class in the quarry - $10 per person
July 10
6:30 to 8:00 pm		 Jenkins Construction presents
CONCERT: Newport Community Band
A concert in the quarry meadow - FREE
July 16
6:00 to 7:30 pm		 Yoga in the Park
All levels welcome for class in the quarry - $10 per person
July 17
6:30 to 8:00 pm		 Jenkins Construction presents
CONCERT
A concert in the quarry meadow - FREE
July 23
6:00 to 7:30 pm		 Yoga in the Park
All levels welcome for class in the quarry - $10 per person
July 24
10:00 to 11:00 am		 Jenkins Construction presents
CONCERT: The Toe Jam Puppet Band
Children of all ages will enjoy this interactive and entertaining band. - FREE
July 24
6:30 to 8:00 pm		 Jenkins Construction presents
CONCERT: The Moldy Suitcases
A concert in the quarry meadow - FREE
July 30
6:00 to 7:30 pm		 Yoga in the Park
All levels welcome for class in the quarry - $10 per person
August 5
4:00 to 6:00 pm		 Mad Hatter Iced Tea Party
Enjoy tea sandwiches, desserts and an assortment of iced teas in between playing croquet making your own crazy hat and participating in the Alice in Wonderland-themed Scavenger Hunt along the trails of Ballard Park. Enter at Hazard Road. Tickets - adults $20; children $10.
August 6
6:00 to 7:30 pm		 Yoga in the Park
All levels welcome for class in the quarry - $10 per person
August 7
dusk		 MOVIES ON THE ROCKS: Mary Poppins
An outdoor movie screening - FREE
August 13
6:00 to 7:30 pm		 Yoga in the Park
All levels welcome for class in the quarry - $10 per person
August 14
dusk		 MOVIES ON THE ROCKS: Grease
An outdoor movie screening - FREE
August 20
6:00 to 7:30 pm		 Yoga in the Park
All levels welcome for class in the quarry - $10 per person
August 21
dusk		 MOVIES ON THE ROCKS: Moonrise Kingdom
An outdoor movie screening - FREE
August 27
6:00 to 7:30 pm		 Yoga in the Park
All levels welcome for class in the quarry - $10 per person