September 11, 2008 RSS feed / Upcoming Events

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A toe-tapping production coming to NK theatre

High School Happenings
By Madelaine M. Crabtree
With the first several days of school behind us, most students at North Kingstown High School have gotten past the denial stage, "Summer's not over!" They are slowly getting used to the idea of being back at school. More...

Fall race series begins for Jamestown Yacht Club

Race number 1 of the Jamestown Yacht Club fall series was held on Sunday, Sept. 7. The following are the results for the race: A Class: 1. Baby Bella, Melges 24, Mark Nannini; 2. Hidalgo, Mod Express 27, M deAngeli / R Moody; 3. More...

Audition for 'Nutcracker' ballet in Providence

Festival Ballet Providence Artistic Director Mihailo Djuric announces open auditions for its annual holiday production of "The Nutcracker." Children from the greater Providence area and surrounding communities are offered the opportunity to perfo More...

Fund-raising event for Shaffer scheduled

On Aug. 15, longtime Jamestown resident Charlie Shaffer died after having been diagnosed with cancer just three weeks earlier. Charlie was a self-employed master carpenter specializing in fine finish work. More...

Historic homes on tour this weekend

The Annual House Tour sponsored by the Jamestown Historical Society is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 13, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. More...

Sunday school starts this weekend at St. Matthew's

Saint Matthew's Episcopal Church in Jamestown kicked off the new school year with a Eucharist service and cook-out at Fort Getty last Sunday. On Sunday, Sept. 14, the new Sunday School year begins for all children in grades pre-K through 9. More...

Parent group to meet at NK high school

North Kingstown High School parents, teachers and students are welcome to attend the first PTSO meeting for the 2008-2009 school year on Wednesday, Sept. 17, at 7 p.m. in the NKHS media center. More...

Take a Red Cross CPR class this fall

The East Bay Branch of the Rhode Island Red Cross will offer several different health and safety classes this fall at their Middletown location. Among the offerings are Standard First Aid, CPR, and Babysitter's Training classes. More...

Train to be a hospice volunteer

A six-week Hospice Volunteer Training Program will be offered by Visiting Nurse Services of Newport and Bristol Counties at its Portsmouth office. Classes will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursdays, beginning Oct. 9 and running through Nov. More...

Musica Dolce kicks off new season

The Musica Dolce Chamber Orchestra will begin the Jamestown Community Piano Association 2008-2009 season with a concert on Sunday, Sept. 21, at 4 p.m. at St. Matthew's Church. The concert is free and open to the public. More...

Fall teen fitness class resumes on Sept. 29

The Jamestown Recreation Department will continue to offer fitness classes for teens beginning Monday, Sept. 29, at the Recreation Center, 41 Conanicus Ave. All teens entering grades 7 through 12 are invited to participate. More...

Paint the scenery at Watson Farm art class

The Watson Farm will offer a Watercolor Workshop on Saturday, Sept. 13, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. A rain date is set for Sunday, Sept. 14. Artists have enjoyed the scenic landscapes of the historic Watson Farm for over 100 years. More...