The American Legion Post#15 in East Greenwich is a hall with a restaurant and bar. The kitchen offers regular specials, such as fish and chips on Fridays. The hall is available to rent and is used by various organizations for events such as weekly auctions and entertainment. It is also the location of the Christmas Eve Community Dinner sponsored by Christ Church.
The East Greenwich Yacht Club is a private club for boaters that's been around since 1905. Members have either moorings or slips on one of the several docks the club owns near the mouth of Greenwich Cove. There are 10 to 15 moorings available to transient boaters.
A clubhouse and a bar are open to the public on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 4 to 8pm during summertime. The clubhouse also functions as a event facility that can be rented by the public.
The East Bay Chamber of Commerce is an association of businesses formed to protect and improve local businesses in Barrington, Bristol, Warren and their surrounding areas.
The chamber is composed of more than 500 businesspeople hailing from diverse industry backgrounds. East Bay Chamber of Commerce members get updates on the latest networking and volunteering opportunities. Members also receive discounts, free advertising and inclusion in the chamber's business directory.
Galilee Beach Club, located on Sand Hill Cove Rd., at Galilee Beach is a private club, established in 1950.
Galilee Beach Club is a small, family-oriented club, offering its members the benefit of personalized service. Family and individual memberships are available.
A lunchtime snack bar is available and a full dinner menu is served to accomodate members' appetites, seven days a week, during the club season. Private gatherings, including weddings and corporate functions, are available from May through October.
Membership applications and information are available online.
Green Hill Beach Club is a private beach club open only to members of the Green Hill residential association. Members can organize parties, formal events or just grill for an evening on the premises. The club features a gated parking lot.
RI Mediators Association provides legal counseling and arbitration for clients wanting to settle their claims outside of court.
This private club is located in a quiet, residential neighborhood. While it's for members only and is primarily a social club for men, the facilities can be rented by anyone for a variety of events: receptions, graduation parties or family gatherings. The club has a kitchen and a bar (bartenders can be hired through the club to staff a cash bar) and outside facilities include a barbecue area and bocce court.
The Southern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce, located just off Route 1 in Wakefield, is an ideal stop to learn about the South Kingstown area or gather up-to-date information on the community and its events. Offering visitor information, a business directory, a calendar of events and more, the helpful, friendly staff at the Chamber can answer any South County area questions or help citizens become involved in business and social events.
Knights of Columbus Council 2011 is located on Tower Hill Road. This organization has members hailing from North Kingstown, East Greenwich, Cranston, and Wakefield. The hall is available for special-event rentals and contains a full bar with three licensed bartenders. Council 2011 holds meetings twice a month (on the first and third Tuesdays of the month) and offers monthly breakfasts and twice-monthly dinners. In 2009, the council raised more than $40,000 for various charities. The council is led by Grand Knight V. J. Simonelli.
The South County Art Association may show contemporary artwork, yet its location in historic Kingston covers an appreciation for classical work as well.
The association, which opened in its current location in 1941, calls a structure erected in 1802 its home. While the exterior may look its age, inside, the gallery displays paintings, photographs, jewelery and sculptures that are much more current. The gallery is free to visit, and much of the artwork is available for purchase.
Coventry Teachers Alliance is a teacher's association in Coventry. The association offers its members newsletters and advising on issues related to education.
Serving Newport, Middletown, Portsmouth, Tiverton, Jamestown and Little Compton, the Newport County Chamber of Commerce helps promote tourism, business, civic, economic vitality and new economic initiatives to benefit the local business climate. The chamber has more than 1,200 member companies employing more than 10,000 workers throughout Newport County and greater Rhode Island.
Tourists and visitors can stop by the chamber or visit its comprehensive Web site for guidance on Newport's many attractions, lodging, dining, shopping, leisure activities and more. Local businesses can take advantage of various programs, economic research, regular meetings, local job listings, referrals, networking, and special events to help promote, sustain and grow their own businesses.
Additionally, the chamber sponsors the Newport County Community Fund to assist local non-profit organizations annually. In 2010, the Potter League for Animals in Middletown was one such recipient.
For more information and complete programming services, please visit its Web site.