Bristol Bristol Readings and Events Calendar
A list of local events from August to September including meetings at the League of Women Voters and church activities. Highlights include an Aug 9 general meeting at 10 a.m. and Aug 16 Vacation Bible School class at First Congregational Church with Bristol churches as sponsors.
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League of Women Voters General Meeting
William Murphy
King Philip Ave
First Congregational Church Education Wing
Protestant Churches of
Bristol
Diaper Derby Draws Small Winners On Town Common
The playground Diaper Derby crowned young John DeMeo and Sherry Ann Baldwin as top winners in a heats format held Tuesday afternoon on the town common. Second and third place finishers included George Vezina and John Rezendes among boys, Cathy Lynn Tavares and Lisa Ann Seyer among girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John DeMeo
Wood St
Sherry Ann Baldwin
David R. Baldwin John
Michael DeMeo
Joe
Sherry
John
George Vezina
Bourne St
John Rezendes
Metacom Ave
Cathy Lynn Tavares
Herreshoff House Open for Bristol Historical Society Benefit
The Herreshoff House on Hope Street, once home to John and Nathaniel Herreshoff, will host open hours Sunday and Monday from 2 to 5 pm. Courtesy of Norman Herreshoff, admission includes a small donation, with hostesses Evelyn Carter Louise DeWolf and Mrs. Bradway Phillips and Lloyd Clowes assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herreshoff
Hope St
John B. Herreshoff
Nathaniel G Herreshoff
Norman Herreshoff
Bristol Historical Association
Evelyn Carter
Louise DeWolf
Bradway Phillips
Lloyd Clowes
Norman Rockwell Exhibit Highlights People and Color
Betty Weston reviews Norman Rockwell's exhibit at the Bristol Art Museum August 4 to 15. The show features Rockwell's vivid portraits and story full canvases including The Critic The Problem We All Live With The Marriage License Four Freedoms sketches Sketch of an Old Lady Old Sailor and images from a European tour Russian From Mongolian Border. The piece argues Rockwell remains America’s best known illustrator who captures real people amid a mass society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Weston
Norman Rockwell
Bristol Art Museum
America
Rockwell
In Appreciation for Ronald Sousa’s Friendly Return
Ronald P. Sousa looks forward to reconnecting with friends and acquaintances who know him from years past. He expresses gratitude for Past friendships and hopes to share time together in future gatherings.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Michael Pompeii
Magnolia St
Mike
Ceartas
Episcopal Church Women of St. Michael's
Perth House
Olmc Youth Activities Committee
Bristol Trap
Auspices
Kearney
Am Legion
New York
Holy Rosary Secrety
OLMC
Olnc Youth Activities Committee
Guiteras Field
First Baptist Church
Knights of Cort
Reais
Village Inn
Christenas Rest Home
Federal
Warren
Wal
Clifford Harbour
IAR
Kiddyland Nursery School
High St
Domenick Puniello
Carmine J. Puniello
Linda Dtras
Sally Ann MacDougall
Paula Vasconce
Roseann Sousa
Laura Nelson
Brian Boat Sales
Little Bear
Sailstar Smith Roosters
Frank Langello
Richmond St
St. Mery’s Church
Thomas J. Gillian
Langello
Bristol Manufacturing Co
Eli Moniz
Henry Correia
Manuel Alves
VFW Hall
Alves
George Alves
Helen’ Canario
William Alves
Theresa Mancieri
Ronald P. Sousa
Ronald
Henry J Sylvia, Jr
Roger Williams Hospital
Monsignor
Charles H. Lynch
Bernard Toal
Arthur Riopel
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