Looking for a fun local activity this weekend? Look no further than Newport, and their biannual Secret Garden Tours. You get to see some of the most beautiful gardens, and it all supports arts education in the public schools. Check the Web site for more info.

Note: I know, I know. You're saying, "Yet another short, blurby entry of only marginal relevance to Portsmouth." Mea culpa. This was a hirsute week at work.