Many hands to celebrate piano festival
      With two concerts involving some 21 performers on multiple keyboards, a master class, plus a competition including a bonus solo offering by the festival artist, this year's "Piano Extravaganza!" festival at the University of Rhode Island promises to be the biggest yet in the event's five-year histo...
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Learn about diabetes prevention at library
      On Wednesday, March 14, at 1 p.m., the Friends of the Jamestown Library will present "An Holistic Approach to Diabetes Prevention." Nutritionist Mary Proietta, a registered dietician and a certified diabetes educator, will be the guest speaker. She will focus on the important role of life style i...
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Meeting for parents of special ed students
      The Jamestown Special Education Local Advisory Committee (SELAC) will host an informational parents' meeting with Carol West, the special education coordinator for North Kingstown High School at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 13. Parents of eighth grade special education students who are on an IEP or 50...
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Defensive driving class offered for seniors
      Vern Stromberg will teach the basics of defensive driving with the AARP driver safety program, formerly known as 55-Alive. Held over two sessions, the classroom course will provide drivers, 50 and older, a review of driving skills and techniques, as well as strategies and tips to help adjust to no...
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Ukrainian Easter egg workshop Saturday
      This Saturday, March 3, at 11 a.m. at the Jamestown library there will be a workshop on art of Pysanky, creating colorful Ukrainian Easter eggs. This workshop has a $7 materials fee and is for ages 9 through adult. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Call 423-7280 to register.
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Project runway meets Ophelia
      Child & Family Services of Newport County and its Ophelia Sessions Program invite young women to "Project Runway Meets Ophelia," an evening of promising new designers from the Rhode Island School of Design Apparel Department. The event will take place at the Castle Hill Inn & Resort in Newport on ...
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NKHS to hold next PTSO meeting
      The North Kingstown High School PTSO will hold its next meeting on Tuesday, March 6, at 7 p.m. in the Media Center. All parents are welcome. At the meeting, staff from the guidance department will help parents determine their child's schedule for the next academic year. If you have any questions r...
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Enjoy Celtic music at the library
      The Friends of the Library are excited to present the third program in their annual music series on Sunday, March 18, at 2 p.m. in the Jamestown Library meeting hall with the group "A Celebration of Ireland." Rousing Celtic music and dance will be performed by Mary King, Marilyn Meardon, Tom Magui...
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