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Nativity of Christ Puppet Show, 7p.m., The United Congregational Church, 524 Valley Rd., Middletown. Larger than life rod & stick puppets & marionettes tell the story of the Nativity. Fun for the whole family. Free will donation requested. 846-3515 or 862-0573.

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Holiday Lantern Tours of Historic Newport, 5 p.m. departing from the Brick Market Museum, 127 Thames St. Discover the history of Newport winter traditions on a lantern-lit stroll through Newport’s historic hill. Reservations strongly recommended. $12 adults, $5 ages 12 and under. Weather permitting. 841-8770.

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Holiday Critter Glitter Jewelry Preview Party at Potter League for Animals, 5-8 p.m., 87 Oliphant Lane, Middletown. Refreshments. Tickets $25 per person. 846-8276.

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NEWPORT, RI: The Newport Art Museum hosts “Holiday Tables” and an evening of champagne tasting on Friday December 4, from 6 – 8 pm. Presented in association with Bellevue Wine and Spirits, the evening features champagne and sparkling wines from around the world and showcases designer-created “Holiday Tables” on view throughout the Museum’s Griswold House from December 4 through January 3, 2010. Guests may place orders for featured champagnes and wines at discount show prices. Proceeds benefit the Newport Art Museum. Additional contributors include Plantation Catering, Hotel Viking, Kilwin’s Chocolate, and Glorious Affairs. Tickets: $15 for Newport Art Museum Members; $25 for non-members. Call Larry Bacon at (401) 848-8200 x 109 to reserve. Also available at the door. 76 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI. Visit www.newportartmuseum.org.

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Christmas at the King House, 7-8p.m., 35 King St. Holiday classics from around the world performed by The Salve Regina Madrigal Singers. Admission $7. 846-7426.

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NEWPORT, R.I. – For the ninth consecutive year, a one-day-only designer wreath sale will benefit Lucy’s Hearth in Middletown.

Although categorized as an “emergency shelter,” Lucy’s Hearth is much more.   Proceeds from this important fundraising event support this transitional housing program which accommodates nine homeless women and their children while encouraging the mothers to get the tools they need to stay afloat – by obtaining their GED, pursuing job training or going to work. The mothers also participate in parenting classes and receive financial counseling to learn how to budget money; when they move out of the shelter, follow-up support from the Hearth’s staff ensures continued success.   Start your holiday decorating while supporting

Lucy’s Hearth in helping families who are working every day to build a better future.   For more information:  www.lucyshearth.org.

Lucy’s Hearth Designer Wreath Sale

Saturday, December 5, 2009

9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

The Rotunda At Easton’s Beach

175 Memorial Boulevard

Newport, R.I.

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9th Annual Lucy’s Hearth Designer Wreath Sale, 9-1 p.m., Rotunda at Easton’s Beach. Christmas wreaths and table top decorations created by designers, artists, gardeners and florists from our community. All proceeds go to Lucy’s Hearth. 848-7515.

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Keeping Christmas with the Whitehornes, Samuel Whitehorne House, 10-3 p.m., 416 Thames St. Gain an intimate glimpse of Christmas festivities of the early 1800s in a Federal-style Newport Mansion. Meet the two Whitehorne daughters and learn about the history of the holiday and why some less tolerant colonies had outlawed holiday celebrations. Sample one of Mrs. Whitehorne’s desserts and take away a booklet of authentic colonial recipes. $5 per person, children under 5 are free. 847-2448.  liz@newportrestoration.org

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UnDecked Halls: A Glimpse Behind the Shutters at Rough Point, 680 Bellevue Ave., 10-3 p.m. (tours offered every ½ hr. with last tour at 2:30 p.m.). Enjoy an authentic view inside heiress Doris Duke’s Newport mansion in the winter. Experience the quiet house, decorated staff wing, hear about Miss Duke’s tropical holiday spent in Hawaii, and learn how Rough Point’s winter caretaking traditions have remained the same for the past half century. The tour is of the first floor of the house and refreshments are served. $10 adults, $8 children under 12 yrs. Tickets sold at the door. 847-8344. liz@newportrestoration.org

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Holiday Movies, Crafts and Drawing Contest at the International Tennis Hall of Fame & Museum, 10-3 p.m., 194 Bellevue Ave. Victorian Christmas display on view. Guided Museum Tour at 1:30 p.m. For all ages, free to ITHF members, $10 for non-members. 849-3990 or visit www.tennisfame.com

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Redwood Library and Athenaeum Holiday Open House, 10-4p.m., 50 Bellevue Ave. Music, entertainment, refreshments for children and adults, as well as tours of the historic Library at 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Free and open to the public. 847-0292.  www.redwoodlibrary.org/events.

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Santa’s Workshop, noon-3p.m., Easton’s Beach Carousel & Rotunda. Fun afternoon for families to enjoy crafts, ride the carousel and visit with Santa who arrives by fire truck at 1p.m. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Newport. $5 per child includes a goody bag and 1 ride on the carousel and 1 ride on the mini-train. Refreshments. Admission limited due to space capacity. 845-5800.

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