Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse to Tour Narragansett Sites (and 4 More Things)

Here's a handful of things to keep in mind for today.

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Sandy Recovery Project Tour: Beginning at 2 p.m. today, Senator Sheldon Whitehouse will tour two Narragansett disaster recovery sites that suffered significant damage during Hurricane Sandy and have been approved for federal funding. The first stop will be the Colonel John Gardner Road reconstruction project and the second stop at 3 p.m. will be the Narragansett Housing Authority site on Perkins Ave.

Morning Beach Yoga: The SK Parks & Recreation Department has paired with All That Matters Yoga and Holistic Health Center to offer peace on the beach four mornings a week! On Mondays and Wednesdays, now through the first week in September, stop by South Kingstown Town Beach from 8-9:15 a.m. or Saturdays and Sundays from 8:45-10 a.m. to learn the relaxing art that is yoga. Note: Wear clothes easy to move in, dress for the weather and be sure to bring a towel or yoga mat. No prior experience necessary. $15 per class. (In the event of rain, class will be canceled and can be made up at any All That Matters class.) For more details, call 782.2126 or visit allthatmatters.com.

It's Fair Time! The 47th Annual Washington County Fair, the largest agricultural event in Rhode Island, begins today and runs through Sunday at its Rte. 112 fairgrounds location in Richmond, RI. Be sure to check out all the favorites like the tug-o-war, 4-H competitions and cow pie tossing contest! Click here for everything you need to know!

Movie on the Beach: Tonight at 8:15 p.m., bring the family (along with some chairs or blankets) to Narragansett Town Beach for a free showing of the 2007 animated film, "Bee Movie", starring the voiceover talents of Jerry Seinfeld, Renée Zellweger and Matthew Broderick.  

Ballroom Dance Lessons: On Wednesday evenings year-round, The Towers in Narragansett offers ballroom dance lessons led by instructors Sara Barker and Sue Davis. Ballroom lessons are held at 6 and 7 p.m., Tango at 8 p.m., followed by an open practice for all from 9-10:30 p.m. Cost is $15 per person for Ballroom or Tango, or $22 per person for a full evening. Click here for more information.

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