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Islanders Heidi Keller Moon, left, and Madeline Coviello were introduced to one another for the first time when a fellow passenger aboard the M/S Nordnorge realized that they were both from Jamestown. Now that they have made the voyage through the Chilean Fjords and Antarctica, both women have visi... More ... Alcoholism topic of library talk The first of a helpful series of free lectures sponsored by the Jamestown Medical Fund will be an informative talk by Dr. Santi Meunier and Dr. Joe England on alcoholism. "Dying for a drink" covers the facts, stages, characteristics, medications and treatment options for alcoholism. More ... Barnacles Quartet sings this Sunday The Friends of the Library will present the second in their annual music series on Sunday, Feb. 11, at 2 p.m. in the Jamestown library meeting hall. The Barnacles Quartet will perform in 18th-century music in period costumes. The group features Everett Brown on vocals, accordion, mandolin, fiddle,... More ... Chamber hosts breakfast seminar The Jamestown Chamber of Commerce will host a breakfast seminar on Tuesday, Feb. 20, at the Bay Voyage from 7:30 to 8:45 a.m. The seminar topic will be "Local & National Real Estate Trends," featuring Jennifer O'Hora Lawrence, president of the Newport Country Board of Realtors, as speaker. More ... Valentine sing-along for preschoolers The children's department of Jamestown library will present a sing-along for babies and preschoolers and their caregivers with Kathy Fitzgerald on Wednesday, Feb. 14, at 10:30 a.m. This free program will be held in the library's meeting hall at 26 North Main Rd. More ... Teens invited to see 'Invisible Children' On Monday, Feb. 12, the Newport County Youth Council will present the first of a four-part documentary series, "Change Starts Now," in the auditorium of the Newport Community College of Rhode Island campus. The first documentary to be screened is "Invisible Children" beginning at 6 p.m. More ... New book titles arrive at the library New books this week at the library include: "On The Wealth Of Nations" by P.J. O'Rourke. "The Emotional Survival Guide For Caregivers: Looking After Yourself And Your Family While Helping An Aging Parent" by Barry J. Jacobs. "The Sea Captain's Wife: A True Story Of Love, Race, and War In The Ni... More ... Town meetings Thursday, Feb. 8 7 p.m., Lawn school: the School Committee meets. Monday, Feb.12 7 p.m., library: a regular meeting of the Town Council. Tuesday, Feb. 13 4 p.m., Lawn school: an executive School Committee session on collective bargaining. 7 p.m., Ft. Wetherill: monthly meeting of the Cons... More ...
These geese found last week's snow on the north end reservoir to their liking. More ... Islander takes a study sabbatical Maureen Elizabeth Quinn, doctor of acupuncture, otherwise known as "Dr. Beth," will take a one-year sabbatical. Quinn will go to Hawaii, where she earned her Master of Science Degree in oriental medicine. She will study Lomilomi, which is Hawaiian prayer massage. More ...
Matthew Smith of Jamestown gave a lesson on rock wall climbing this week at the Providence Met school. More ... Lively racing for frostbiters By John Horton On Sunday, Jan. 28, the Frostbiters finally got frostbiting weather - not too cold but in the 30s with 5- to10-mph winds from the northwest. Ice had to be chipped out of the inflatable race committee boat, which is provided by Conanicut Marina. It was a comfortable day for sailing. The sailors wor... More ... Baseball registration underway Jamestown Baseball registration is now underway. Players can be registered in one of three ways: 1. Download a registration form from the Web site at http:// www.jamestownri. More ... Islander exhibits digital prints A collection of digital prints by artist and jewelry designer Didi Suydam of Jamestown is on view in the Hunter Gallery at the Drury and Grosvenor Center for the Arts at St. George's School from Feb. 8 to March 8. An opening reception with the artist, free and open to the public, will be held on T... More ... |
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