Barrington

Triathlon training clinics: The Bayside Family YMCA is hosting a series of training clinics prior to the Bayside Family YMCA annual Triathlon, which will be held on Aug. 16. These clinics are free to all.

Seminars will be held at the Barrington Beach at the end of Bay Road. Each seminar will start promptly at 9 a.m.

The first clinic will be the swim seminar July 26. Following a short discussion related to open water swimming, the group will swim the actual course. Swimmers are asked to come prepared with brightly colored swim cap, goggles and towel. Wetsuits are optional.

The second clinic, Aug. 2, will be on biking. The discussion will cover the swim-to-bike transition, followed by a 12.5-mile bike ride along the actual route. The last seminar, Aug. 9, will cover the run. Following a short discussion regarding running form and function, participants will run the 3.1-mile racecourse.

All seminars are geared for first time or beginner triathletes, but all are welcome. Registration is not required. Attend all or one of the seminars. For information contact instructor Joe Sbardella at 487-1622 or Edna Kurtzman at the Bayside Family YMCA, 245-2444.

Classes added: Totally Toddlers, for children ages 2½- to age 3½-years-old, is being offered at the Bayside Family YMCA. It introduces children to the preschool setting. Activities focus on colors, songs, letters, numbers and social development. The class meets Monday, Tuesday, Thursday or Friday or Saturday. The Monday and Saturday class is from 9 to 10:30 a.m., the Tuesday class is from 12:30 to 2 p.m. and Thursday and Friday classes are from noon to 1:30 p.m. Children must be potty trained.

Summer II session will run from July 28 to Aug. 24. The fee is $36 for members and $72 for non- members. Children can be registered to attend multiple class times. Classes may be canceled due to insufficient enrollment. Financial assistance is available. For information or to register, call 245-2444.

Bristol

Contest winners: At the July 2 meeting of the Seaside Garden Club, the winners of the summer hat contest were Norma Anthony, most patriotic, Mary Burke, most creative and Jean Wood, prettiest.

Successful dinner: The progressive dinner held June 8 raised over $8,000 for the benefit of the Bristol Art Museum. The event was hosted by Patricia Woods, Patricia Noonan and Sandy Vandenbroek.

The museum, located at Linden Place, 400 Hope St., has introduced a Web site www.bristolartmuseum.org, which provides more information on the future projects of the museum, its activities, exhibits and events.

Getaway for senior citizens: The Benjamin Church Senior Center, Hope Street, is hosting a getaway package deal to Atlantic City for three days in September. The motor coach trip will depart from the center on Sept. 7. The tour package includes hotel accommodation, a $20 bonus package, two full breakfast buffets and a revue at a group special price of $199 per person based on double occupancy. Optional pre-trip cancellation insurance is available. Reservation deposits are now being accepted with a final payment deadline on Aug. 14. Free itineraries are available at the center’s office. For more information, call 253-8458 or 253-8396.

Little Compton

Benefit festival: The 10th annual Sakonnet Rhythm & Blues Festival to benefit the Little Compton Community Center will be held July 27 at Sakonnet Vineyards, West Main Road. Gates will open at 11 a.m. with an opening set by the Bob Demers Band. Featured musicians include The Gin Dogs, Roger Ceresi’s All Stars, Johnny Hoy & The Bluefish, Eilen Jewell & The Sacred Shakers, Smokin’ Joe Kubek & B’nois King, Sarah Borges & The Broken Singles.

Sakonnet wines and Narragansett beers will be sold as well soda, water, lemonade, cappuccinos and smoothies. Grilled items, salads, sandwiches and wraps will be available. All proceeds will benefit the Little Compton Community Center. Tickets are $25 at the gate, $20 in advance at LCCC, Lees Supermarket, and Sakonnet Vineyards. Children under 10 are free. No bottles, cans or coolers are allowed in the gate. Volunteers are needed. Call 635-2400 or visit www.lccenter.com and click on Annual Events.

Middletown

Postal center awareness event: The U.S. Postal Service will host an Automated Postal Center Awareness Day Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Middletown post office, 7 Commercial Blvd. Postal representatives will assist customers and guide them in the use of these machines.

Newport

Water slide: Easton’s Beach now offers The Wild Rapids Water Slide. This new safe, inflatable monster water slide is 24 feet high, 26 feet long and has two 18-foot drop slides. The fee to ride all day is $3 per children or $2 for groups of 10 or more. The slide will be open Tuesday and Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. now through Aug. 14.

For information on the slide and other activities at Easton’s Beach, call the beach office, 845-5810.

Portsmouth

Theater performances: The Portsmouth Community Theater will present The 1940s Radio Hour, by Walton Jones, July 23 to 27 at the Aquidneck Christian Academy, 321 East Main Rd. Performances will be held at 8 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for students and senior citizens. For reservations and information, call 683-1460. Tickets are limited due to fire regulations. For more information about the PCT, visit www.aboutpct.org.

Tiverton

Annual clambake: The First Baptist “Old Stone” Church, Stone Church Road, will hold its annual clambake July 26 at 4 p.m. Held on the church grounds, the menu includes clams with melted butter, sweet corn, white and sweet potatoes, onions, hotdogs, chourico, sausage, stuffing, brown bread and beverages. Tickets are $30 for adults, $12.50 for children 11 and under and free for children under age 3. For reservations, call the church office, 624-4155, contact Pastor Pat Crough at pastorpat@fbosc.necoxmail.com or call Marion Warren, 624-4615, by July 24.