SHOP: Rhode Island Calendars to Flip for in 2024

For paper lovers, selecting a new calendar for the year ahead is a pretty big decision. Determining factors can include blank space on each day to jot down notes or add stickers, phases of the moon revealed, the inclusion of holidays and observances, peeks at the month before and ahead, and of course, captivating themes and images to help set the mood for each month. Here are seven calendars with uniquely Rhode Island content – some compiled from winners of photography contests, some used for fundraising – all showcasing special interests and talents.

FOR THE COLOR LOVER

2024 Desktop Calendar: Local artist Elizabeth Crane Swartz shares peeks at her creative process in this 5x7” calendar, perfect for adding cheerful pops of color to any space. ElizabethCraneSwartz.com

FOR THE NATURALIST

2024 Audubon Calendar: Be greeted by images of birds and wildlife taken around the state by local nature photographers, selected by a committee from a contest. Available at the Audubon Nature Shop in Bristol or ASRI.org

FOR THE IMAGINATIVE

Becorns: Forest Folk by David M Bird: Readers may recall our story on Bird and his handmade twig and acorn creatures (September 2021), now starring in their own national-brand wall calendar! AmberLotus.com

FOR THE BIRDER

2024 Peregrine Falcons of the Sakonnet River Bridge: When she’s not picking treasures for her vintage store, Christine Francis is taking pics of falcons. Ten dollars of each sale goes to the Wildlife Clinic of Rhode Island. Available while supplies last at Carmen & Ginger, Warren

FOR THE PINUP FAN

RI Heat Rhode Island Firefighters Calendar: North Providence Fire Department captain and professional photog Sean McNulty has assembled shots of beefy dudes, benefiting The Izzy Foundation. Purchase locations posted to Instagram and Facebook @riheatfirefightercalendar

FOR THE FINE ART LOVER

Rhode Island Watercolor Society Calendar: Marvel at landscapes, still lifes, and more by RIWS artist-members in this fundraising piece that also has notecards available. RhodeIslandWatercolorSociety.WildApricot.org

FOR THE PET LOVER

Potter League: Adore 12 months of winners from the Potter League for Animals annual P.S. I Love You Photo Contest. Proceeds from calendars and the contest assist the Potter League with helping thousands of animals each year. PotterLeague.org