Good morning, Warwick.

Newport Creamery has been sold to Cape Cod—based real estate developer Mark Bogosian, who plans to update and possibly expand the eight-location chain after two recent closures in Cranston and Barrington.

The sale was reported March 30.

Alicia Carmody, known as Pizza Queen, will appear on the new Real Housewives show as she juggles her pizza restaurant duties and a long engagement (her story adds local flavor); the series debuts on Bravo Thursday, April 2 at 9 p.m.

Rhode Island residents earned an average hourly wage of $37.89 in December, up from $36.38 in June, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports.

The state ranked 12th overall and third in New England, with average weekly pay rising to $1,269.32 and hours working dropping to 33.5 per week.

The Bark & Boogie

6-9:30 p.m. — Newport Marriott Hotel & Spa — Tickets required — A spirited celebration supporting pets and people with cocktails, food, live music, and dancing.

Write to Grow Writing Workshop

6:30-8:30 p.m. — Warwick Center for the Arts — No cost listed — Engage in writing to enhance mindfulness and personal growth through poetry and sharing.

Easy Pastel Painting Workshop

6-8 p.m. — MoonStone Art Studio — All materials included — Unleash your creativity while learning soft pastel techniques to paint a serene sand dune beach scene.

Fourth Annual Izzy K Event

1:30-5:00 p.m. — 116 Long St, Warwick, RI — Donation goal of $50,000 — Support the mission to bring joy and care to patients and families in the community.