Give blood, win Patriots' tickets
      A blood drive, sponsored by the island veteran's groups, will be held on Sunday, Sept. 16 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Holy Ghost Hall. Arnold Zweir Post 22 of the American Legion and VFW Post 9447 will be the co-sponsors of the event.
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Gallery opening to benefit land trust farm challenge
      The Conanicut Island Land Trust and the Randall Art Gallery in Jamestown will be co-hosting an evening gallery opening on Friday, Sept. 7, to benefit the "Save the Farms Challenge.
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Evening of healing planned
      An evening event is planned for Wednesday, Oct. 10, to learn more about breast cancer healing. Avenues of Healing is a special event presented by the Comprehensive Cancer Center at Rhode Island Hospital, The Miriam Hospital and Newport Hospital.
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Dancers to perform at meetinghouse
      Island Moving Co. continues the celebration of its 25th anniversary season as Newport's resident dance company with a work in progress showing of Newport Stories, a new interdisciplinary collaboration with composer Christopher Eastburn, writer John Pantalone and the Boston area Family Folk Chorale...
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Watson Farm painting class set
      The Watson Farm will offer a Watercolor Workshop on Saturday, Sept. 15, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. A rain date is set for Sunday, Sept. 16. Artists have enjoyed the scenic landscapes of the historic Watson Farm for over 100 years. Located in Jamestown, the farm offers panoramic vistas of the pastoral ...
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Register for glow ball tourney
      On Saturday, Sept. 15, Jamestown Baseball and Jamestown Soccer will co-sponsor a Glow Ball tournament to raise funds for repairs to the baseball and soccer fields' concession stand. The event will be held at the Jamestown Golf Course and will start at 6:30 p.m. The cost is $35 per person. Addition...
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Kids art class offered Sept. 15
      The Jamestown recreation department is offering an art class for children in grades 3 to 6 that will take place on Saturday, Sept. 15, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the community center. The class, called Drawing and Painting Animals, will allow children to paint their pets from photos or create their...
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Classic bike race now a two-day event
      The 32nd annual Jamestown Classic Bike Race will take place on Columbus Day, Monday, Oct. 8. The annual race is for USCF licensed and professional riders and follows a 19.1-mile course around Conanicut Island. There are categories from Juniors to Pro 1,2,3 and cash prizes worth $4,000. Multi-age C...
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New yoga classes start today
      Two new yoga classes will begin Thursday, Sept. 6, at Central Baptist Church. Chair Yoga will be offered from 5 to 6 p.m. at $8 per class for the series or $10 for one-time drop in. From 6:15 to 7:15 p.m., Hatha Yoga basics will be taught. The fee is $12 per class for the series, or $15 to drop ...
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East passage picnic planned
      The East Passage Lot Owners Association will hold its annual Family Picnic on Saturday, Sept. 8, from 4 to 6 p.m. The raindate is Sunday, Sept. 9. The event will be at Rainbow Pond and all are welcome to attend. Everyone is asked to bring a dish to share.
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URI offers children's piano lessons
      The URI Preparatory Music Program will offer the popular "4 Hands Together" piano class this fall on the Kingston campus. This eight- week piano class is open to children ages 4 to 7 who come with a parent. Parents will be actively involved in the class and at home but don't need any prior knowle...
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Rhodes exhibits in Providence
      The Galleries of the Providence Art Club are pleased to host the Art League of Rhode Island's (ALRI) 7th Annual Members' Exhibition. The show runs from Sept. 9 to 28, with an opening reception on Sept. 9, from 2 to 5 p.m.
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Big boat show next weekend
      The Newport International Boat Show, a showcase of the latest boats, both power and sail, will be held at the Newport waterfront from Sept. 13 to 16. One of the five largest in-water boat shows in the country, the Newport International Boat Show covers over 15 acres along America's Cup Avenue, st...
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Enter the photo show in Wickford
      The Wickford Art Association announces a call for entries to the First Annual Juried Photo Guild Show. This year's juror will be Jan Armor. There is an entry fee of $12 per piece or three for $30, with three entries maximum. Drop off will be on Sept. 19, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 5 to 6 p.m. and...
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URI concert series starts soon
      "Two Pianos Plus" is the title of the first concert in the 2007-08 University Artist Series sponsored by The University of Rhode Island Department of Music. The performance is scheduled for 3 p.m., on Sunday, Sept.
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Food and wine star in Newport mansions event
      Television chef, author and teacher Nancy Verde Barr has joined the exciting line-up of food and wine experts for the 2nd annual Newport Mansions Wine and Food Festival on Sept. 27 to 29.
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Apply soon to be an intern for Sen. Reed
      U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) announced that his office is accepting internship applications for the 2007 fall semester. College and graduate students are welcome to apply for paid internships in the Rhode Island or Washington, DC offices.
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