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All landscape professionals who work within coastal buffer zones are invited to enroll in the Invasive Plant Management Certification Program at the University of Rhode Island's Narragansett Bay Campus on July 15 and 16. More ... The Lawn Avenue School presented awards to students in grades 5 to 8 at their June 16 ceremony. The winners and their awards follow. More ... The Wickford Art Association's latest exhibit, "Nostalgia: Memories and Memorabilia," will run from July 18 to Aug. 6 at the Beach Street gallery. The show will present watercolors, oil paintings, drawings and pastels from the art association's members. Visitors can meet the artists at the opening reception on Sunday, July 20, from 1 to 3 p.m. More ... Celebrate the return of the eastern bluebird to the Norman Bird Sanctuary at annual Bird Ball on Saturday, Aug. 16. Themed "Paradise in Blue," guests are sure to be dazzled by the décor and menu prepared by Blackstone Caterers. More ... The Jamestown Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce two new initiatives that have our business community a-buzzin'. One is "Buy Jamestown," a program to encourage Jamestown residents to patronize our local shops, restaurants, and service providers. More ... Jon-Michael Digidio, left, and Kelly Wooley, with Richard Sullivan, were the recipients of the Beavertail Lighthouse Museum Association scholarships. The students had to write an essay and complete an application to compete for the scholarship. Photo by Andrea von Hohenleiten More ... Four hundred young, able-bodied Narragansett Bay Workcamp campers from across the country arrived in Rhode Island last week. They provided home repairs absolutely free of charge for elderly, disabled and low-income area residents who are unable physically or financially to do necessary maintenance on their homes. More ... A choice of fourteen delicious flavors, hand packed into one scrumptiously divine cone, is the trademark for Spinnakers Café, set on the Jamestown waterfront. Spinnaker's is well known for the delectable ice cream they offer to the Jamestown community all throughout the summer season. Owner and manager Mike Ridge offers other food choices as well. More ... I live in the noisiest place in Jamestown. Bucolic, pastoral, peaceful- the "jewel of the bay." These are all words people use to describe this beautiful island we all call home. And beautiful it is, but only if you wear earplugs. More ... On Monday, July 1,Bank of America welcomed guests to 29 Narragansett Ave. to celebrate the building's fiftieth year on Jamestown's main street. The building changed leases numerous times, but has remained in the business of banking since the first ribbon cutting a half century ago. More ... Children who complete their reading requirements and keep a journal of their reading are encouraged to enter a contest to win four free tickets to the PawSox game on Tuesday, Aug. 19, at 7:05 p.m. at McCoy Stadium. The ticket giveaway is just one part of the Summer Reading Program "Catch the Reading Bug!" at the Jamestown Philomenian Library. More ... The new Zoning Ordinance amendments will attempt to regulate a better flow from commercial to residential zones utilizing transect zones (T zones), according to a discussion at the Planning Commission's July 3 meeting. Town Planner Lisa Bryer fielded questions about the differences between the current and proposed zoning designations. More ... Carolyn J. Wyman received her master's degree in conservation studies, with a concentration in metals, from the University of Sussex on July 5. Wyman is employed in the metals conservation department of the Victoria and Albert Museum, London. More ... Secretary of State A. Ralph Mollis has honored a Jamestown teenager with the 2008 State High School Civic Leadership Award, which is given annually to seniors who make outstanding contributions to their schools and their hometowns. More ... Roanoke College has named Laura Hamilton of Jamestown a winner of the 2008 Henry H. Fowler Student Public Policy Paper Competition. Awards are presented for outstanding papers addressing any local, state, national or international public policy issue of significant public interest. More ... Jamestown resident Jason Gorelick was awarded a $1,000 scholarship from the Dunkin' Donuts Franchisees of Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts recently, at a reception held in honor of the 2008 Dunkin' Donuts Franchisee Scholarship recipients at the Rhode Island State House. More ... Aaron Cote of Jamestown recently graduated from Butler University with a degree in music performance from the Jordan College of Fine Arts. More ... Alexander B. Phillips of Jamestown graduated May 18 from Eckerd College in St. Petersburg, Fla. Phillips received a bachelor's degree in business management. More ... Student portraits from the Lawn Avenue School eighth grade graduation ceremony are now available for pickup in the Lawn school office. Summer office hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. More ... Titillating customers' taste buds is not only company policy, it is a passion with the employees at Grapes and Gourmet, Jamestown's go to place for fine wine, exotic liqueurs, and epicurean delights for the past five years. And let's not forget the unsurpassed selection of microbrew and craft beers, single malt scotches, and other premium liquors. More ... |
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