Good morning, Warwick.

Warwick’s Crowne Plaza will host the Newfoundland Club of America National Specialty show this Saturday afternoon (May 3) as it welcomes 300 dogs and over 400 participants for events that include grooming stations and cart races.

Organizers have booked more than 240 rooms and are finalizing plans for the first dog show at the hotel in nine years.

Warwick firefighters responded to a structure fire on Dickens Street Wednesday night around 7 p.m.—bringing the blaze under control within 15 minutes and displacing five residents who are now receiving help from the Red Cross, with no injuries reported.

Anchor Medical closed unexpectedly and many veterans were left without primary care; the Providence VA Healthcare System is hosting a walk-in enrollment session for eligible veterans—offering enrollment counselors and benefits representatives to help with disability claims.

Governor McKee and representatives from the state department of business regulation and the Contractors’ Registration and Licensing Board stressed the need to check contractor certifications at the Check Your Contractor event held yesterday at 10 a.m. at the state building office in Warwick, where attendees learned how to file complaints and work with the CRLB.

Rhode Island’s health care system is in crisis after Anchor Medical Associates closed—leaving 25,000 patients without a provider—with community health centers taking in new patients.

The General Assembly is considering bills to raise Medicaid rates and protect the 340B program—steps that may help stabilize care for vulnerable residents.

Rhode Island Monthly's 2025 Top Doctors Celebration

5:30-7:30 p.m. — Audi Warwick — $75 for guests — Celebrate the outstanding physicians recognized by their peers in Rhode Island.

Modern Calligraphy for Beginners Workshop

6:00-7:30 p.m. — Cocktail Hour Essentials — Ticket required — Unleash your creativity with a fun introduction to modern calligraphy in a relaxed setting.

Red Island Marathon

6 AM — Warwick City Park — Registration required — Experience the challenge and excitement of Rhode Island's marathon races.

6th Annual Backyard Art Show

1-7 p.m. — 450 Pequot Ave, Warwick, RI — Free entry — Explore local artists showcasing unique artwork and healing jewelry in a charming backyard setting.

Understanding AI for Vision Impairments

10-11 a.m. — North Providence Mancini Center — Registration required — Explore how AI is enhancing independence for people with vision impairments.

Gaspee Days Arts & Crafts Festival

10 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Pawtuxet Park — Free entry — Experience a vibrant arts and crafts festival with local artisans, music, and delicious eats.

AMC Narragansett Spring Fling

1-4 p.m. — Goddard Memorial State Park — Free entry — Enjoy a delightful picnic with games, prizes, and outdoor camaraderie at this annual spring event.