Ophelia sessions go to film festival
      Child & Family Ophelia Programs will present an exciting collaboration with the- Newport International Film Festival, from June 6 to 10. Adolescent girls and young women will have the opportunity to view films specifically chosen for the typical life issues and topics that teenage girls and young ...
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Chase tennis tourney planned
      Tennis players are invited to participate in the 2nd Annual Roger Chase Memorial Tennis Tournament, presented by Jamestown Fitness, on Sunday, June 10. Dedicated in memory of Roger Chase, a tennis professional, coach, educator and teacher, the tournament has men's, women's, and mixed doubles tourn...
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Early dismissal next week
      North Kingstown High School will be holding ePortfolio presentations for all members of the class of 2008 on Thursday, June 7. This will be an early release time for the high school. All students in grades 9, 10 and 12 will be dismissed at 12:05 p.m. Buses will take the students home.
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JYC spring series race results
      Race number 4 of the Jamestown Yacht Club Spring Series was held on May 29. The following are the results for the race: A Class: 1. Jest, Quest 32, Hallowell/Stookey; 2. Vmax, J/105, M. Gefter; 3. Unplugged, Custom 30, S. Murray; 4. Downhill Express, Swan 42, T. and C. Hirsch; 5. Slipstream, Benet...
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Watch historic building techniques demo
      More than twenty masters of the traditional building trades will be available to answer questions and to demonstrate their crafts on Saturday, June 2 and Sunday, June 3, at Casey Farm in Saunderstown, Rhode Island.
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NK high school band awards
      The North Kingstown High School band department will hold its awards night concert on Thursday, June 7, at 7 p.m. in the high school auditorium. Three groups will be performing and the seniors will be honored for their years of dedication. Admission is $4 at the door and all funds help support the...
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Grow a sunflower just for fun
      The Secret Garden is again sponsoring the annual sunflower contest. Now in its 11th year, the contest pits green-thumbed islanders against each other- each looking to grow the islands largest or tallest sunflower. Stop by the Secret Garden during regular business hours to pick up an official sunf...
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Farrell on dean's list at Quinnipiac
      Hannah Farrell, of Jamestown, made the dean's list at Quinnipiac College for the spring 2007 semester.
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Chowder cook-off this weekend
      The annual Schweppes Great Chowder Cook-Off will be this Saturday, June 2, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Newport Yachting Center. Restaurants from near and far will be stewing up a wide array of chowders to be judged by a panel of chowder experts. Tickets are $20 and allow for unlimited chowder t...
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New art show in Wickford
      The Wickford Art Association is exhibiting, "Color & Line." a multimedia display featuring the works of Kathi Kolb, Marjorie Vogel, and Ralph Williams. The exhibition will run from June 8 to 28, with an opening reception for the artists on Sunday, June 10, from 1 to 3 p.m.
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Students place in Spanish exam
      Fifteen students in grades 6 through 8 at St. Michael's Country Day School were recognized last week for their outstanding performance in the National Spanish Exam, which was administered in April. Winners in the Level 1 eighthgrade exam included Amanda Thran of Jamestown, who won a silver medal....
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