Historic textiles on display at URI
      The University of Rhode Island Department of Textiles, Fashion Merchandising and Design is presenting an exhibition focused on the history of Chinese textiles and apparel. The exhibit, free and open to the public, runs until Feb. 1, at Quinn Hall, first floor, 55 Lower College Road, Kingston. The...
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Archbishop of Canterbury to speak Sunday
      The Most Reverend George Carey, former Archbishop of Canterbury, will be speaking at Saint Matthew's Episcopal Church in Jamestown this Sunday, Oct. 21, at 7 p.m. The topic of his address will be "Christianity and Islam: Is a clash inevitable?
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New gentle yoga offered by rec. department
      Kim Chandler, director of Innerlight Center of Yoga in Middletown and adjunct faculty at Kripalu Center in Lenox, Mass., is offering a new gentle yoga class through the Jamestown Recreation Department.
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Bereavement group meets
      A group for bereavement support is forming at the United Congregational Church in Middletown. Sponsored jointly by Memorial Funeral Home and Hospice at Visiting Nurse Services, the group will discuss issues and emotions surrounding the loss of loved ones.
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Business seminar planned
      Babcock & Helliwell, one of Rhode Island's leading full-service insurance agencies, has announced that it will be a sponsor of "We Mean Business," an event to be held on Nov.
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Ophelia sessions visit the Breakers
      The Child & Family Ophelia Programs will host the second Ophelia session for this season on Sunday, Oct. 21, from 4 to 5:30 p.m., at The Breakers. The evening will include a personal and intimate tour of the well-known Newport Mansion by Trudy Coxe, CEO and Executive Director of the Preservation ...
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Adoption info session scheduled
      The Department of Children, Youth and Families is hosting a Foster Care and Adoption Information Night on Wednesday, Oct. 24, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the DCYF Office at 650 Ten Rod Rd., North Kingstown. DCYF staff, foster, and adoptive parents will be available to explain the program and answer qu...
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Community Band Concert Oct. 30
      The Jamestown Community Band, under the direction of Sara Geremia, will hold its annual fall concert on Tuesday, Oct. 30, at 7 p.m. at the Portuguese American Citizens' Club, 138 Narragansett Ave.
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Book group reads Gilbert
      The Afternoon Book Discussion at the Jamestown library continues on Tuesday, Nov. 13, with the book "Eat, Pray, Love: One Woman's Search for Everything Across Italy, India and Indonesia," by Elizabeth Gilbert. The group is open to the public and has discussed a variety of fiction and non-fiction...
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Service group to meet at NK
      The Interact Club of North Kingstown High School will host an informational evening for all students who want to be involved in community service. The session will be on Wednesday, Oct. 24, at 7 p.m. in the auditorium. Attendance is mandatory for any student who has not yet attended a communit...
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Reed instruments in concert at URI
      The next University Artist Series offering at the University of Rhode Island will be a concert featuring music for oboe, clarinet, bassoon and piano on Friday, Oct. 26. "Divertissement D'Arundo," featuring faculty artists Jane Murray, oboe, Kelli O'Connor, clarinet, Stevi Caufield, bassoon, and s...
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Gallery opening this Sunday
      A new collection of paintings and drawings entitled "Bold Points" by Mark Freedman will open at Didi Suydam Contemporary in Newport on Sunday, Oct. 21, from 1 to 4 p.m. The exhibit will include new works on wood and paper, using both oil and pastel. The work depicts various industrial landscapes,...
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Sign up now for 'jog' fun
      The annual Jack O'lantern Jog will be run on Sunday, Oct. 28, beginning at 1 p.m. The fun-filled event pits costumed runners against each other, competing for best costumes as well as fastest times. The 5K run will benefit the Jamestown Teen Center, now undergoing renovations at the community ce...
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