Book club to discuss Gilbert novel Nov. 13
      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.
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Jamestown band to play fall concert
      The Jamestown Community Band, under the direction of Sara Geremia, will hold its fall concert on Tuesday, Oct. 30, at 7 p.m. at the Portuguese American Citizens' Club, 138 Narragansett Ave. The band of 25 to 30 musicians on flute, clarinet, saxophones, high and low brass, and percussion/ glock se...
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Maden to give talk on new book
      The Friends of the Jamestown Library and the Jamestown Historical Society will feature Sue Maden and her new book, "The Jamestown Bridge, 1940-1007: Concept to Demolition," in a talk at the library on Thursday, Nov. 1, at 7 p.m.
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Bunkley exhibit closes Oct. 27
      The Conanicut Island Art Association, in conjunction with the Jamestown library, is currently hosting a showcase of work by Jamestown artist Jeanne Bunkley. The art will be on display in the library's new exhibit area through Oct. 27, during normal library hours.
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New basketball league forming
      The Jamestown Parks and Recreation Department is looking for interested basketball players and coaches for an Under 12 boys' and an Under 12 girls' developmental travel basketball league. This league is for any player not currently participating in a school, CYO or other competitive basketball le...
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JSA announces kickoff for spring soccer
      The Jamestown Soccer Association announces its fall tryout session to kick off the 2008 Spring Competitive Youth Soccer Program. This session will be held this Saturday, Oct. 27, from 12:30 to 2 p.m. at the Lawn Avenue soccer fields. (Rain date is Sunday, Oct. 28 at the same time.
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Costumed race set for Sunday
      Plans are underway for the 19th annual Jamestown Jack O' Lantern Jog 5K Road Race. This year's race is set for Sunday, Oct. 28. This USA Track and Field sanctioned road race starts downtown and winds its way through the streets of scenic Jamestown, with the finish line in front of the community ce...
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Dress up for the Monster Ball
      The Youth Advisory Board at the Lawn Avenue School and the Jamestown Teen Center will host the annual "Monster Ball" this Saturday night, Oct. 27, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the recreation center. All students in grades 6, 7 and 8 are invited to the Halloween costume dance. Admission is $5 and prizes wi...
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Visit the business expo Nov. 1
      The Jamestown Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Business Expo & Taste of Jamestown "Chowda" on Thursday, Nov. 1, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the community center. This annual event is a showcase of Jamestown businesses, including a number of home-based businesses.
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Italian culture group meets
      The Cultural Society of South County will hold a meeting on Oct. 30, at 7 p.m. in the North Kingstown library, 100 Boon Street. Dr. Muriel Camarra will speak on the Roman Empire and light refreshments will follow the program.
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Concerts feature classical themes
      Chamber music and opera will be featured at the University of Rhode Island Department of Music concerts on Sunday, Nov. 18. The URI Opera Workshop, with Rene de la Garza as director, will feature scenes from operas and musical theater and will start at 3 p.m. General admission seats are $8 and st...
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Write an historical novel
      Jan Shapin, author of "A Snug Life Somewhere," will give a talk Sunday, Nov. 18, at 2 p.m. at the Jamestown library, called "Fact and Fiction, Writing an Historical Novel.
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Coxe to speak at breakfast
      The Rhode Island Women in Hospitality and Tourism Council will hold a breakfast meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 6, at 8:30 a.m. at Castle Hill Inn and Resort in Newport. Trudy Coxe, of the Preservation Society of Newport County, will speak on "The Fantastic Women of Newport," a historical perspective on...
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Empty bowls to be filled Nov. 2
      The annual Empty Bowls event is slated for Friday, Nov. 2, from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Melrose Avenue School. The event brings awareness to issues of poverty. For $15 adults, and $10, children, participants will select a handmade bowl, a spoon and can choose from several gourmet soups and stew...
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New dramatic group forming
      Join Lisa Tyre and Patti Cassidy as they launch Jamestown's new play reading group at the Jamestown library. The first meeting, on Wednesday, Nov. 7, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., will consist of Lisa and Patti doing a short reading and a discussion of the process.
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Student council hosting socials
      The Lawn Avenue School student council will sponsor a fifth and sixth grade social on Friday, Nov. 2, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Parents are required to pick up their children from the event or send a note to school giving their permission for the child to take alternate transportation.
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Finances for women at URI
      The University of Rhode Island Women's Council for Development will hold a "Financial Makeover" for recent alumnae and female juniors and seniors at the university. The event will be held Monday, Nov. 5, at 5 p.m. in the URI Alumni Center, 73 Upper College Rd.
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