Hunt turkeys on NESN show this weekend
      On Kettlebottom Outdoor Pursuits, this week, Robb Roach is joined by John Longo and Mark Mingain on a springtime turkey hunt in Rhode Island. After seeing a lot of gobblers hanging up just out of range, the guys finally get a shot at a couple big Toms- filling Mark and Robb's tags with a couple of...
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Chamber scholarship deadline is Saturday
      The deadline to apply for a Jamestown Chamber of Commerce scholarship is Saturday, April 26. Each year the Chamber awards two $500 scholarships to Jamestown residents pursing business studies or taking continuing education classes for career development.
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Realtors offer college scholarships
      The Newport County Board of Realtors recently announced it is accepting scholarship applications for two $1,000 awards they will give to college-bound students this year. Eligible candidates must reside in Newport County and will be selected on various criteria, including financial need, academi...
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Garden club plans plant sale for May 17
      The Quononoquott Garden Club's spring plant sale is set for Saturday, May 17, at East Ferry from 9 a.m. to noon. Healthy native plants including unusual perennials, vibrant geraniums, specialty annuals and some hanging baskets as well as small trees and shrubs will be available.
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Nautical gear donations sought
      The North Kingstown High School Sailing Team is looking for donations of nautical items for its fund-raising yard sale. Clothing, boat hardware, electronics, small boats are welcome. All items should be in usable condition. Yard sale tables are also available for rent for anyone who would like to ...
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Volunteers needed for island shoreline cleanup this Saturday
      The Jamestown Conservation Commission will host their annual Earth Day clean up to help keep Jamestown beautiful this Saturday, April 26. Teams will be sent to all of Jamestown's public shoreline access areas between 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
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Garden club to donate tree for new forest
      In celebration of Arbor Day, the Quononoquott Garden Club, of Jamestown, will support the Rhode Island Tree Council by donating one of the 100 trees that will be planted to create a new forest. The mass planting will take place at Goddard Memorial State Park located at Ives Road in Warwick, on Ar...
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Jamestown to celebrate Arbor Day
      In celebration of National Arbor Day, the Jamestown Tree Preservation and Protection Committee will be planting a tree beside the Jamestown Museum at 1 p.m. on Friday, April 25. The tree is a dogwood, cornus x rutcan Constellation. This cross between the native dogwood and the Japanese dogwood wa...
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Choristers to perform May 9
      The Newport Navy Choristers, under the direction of JoAnn Loewenthal, will present a concert, "Proudly We Sing" on Friday, May 9, at 7:30 p.m. at St Lucy's Church, 909 West Main Rd. in Middletown. All proceeds from this concert will benefit Looking Upwards, a non-profit agency celebrating 30 year...
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Band to perform salute concert
      The theme of the May 10 concert to be performed by the Lafayette Band is "An Armed Forces Salute- Past, Present and Future," and it will celebrate Armed Forces Day, which is May 17.
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CCRI hosts free jazz concert in Newport
      The public is invited to a night of jazz on Monday, April 28, at 8 p.m. at the Community College of Rhode Island's Newport County Campus. Matt Leder, an adjunct music faculty member, will celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month by sharing his knowledge of the New Orleans jazz culture in his latest proj...
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Book signing set for Sunday
      Author and gardener Barbara Gee will sign her new book at the Blithewold Mansions and Gardens this Sunday, April 27. Gee's new book is "The Rhode Island Gardener's Companion: An Insider's Guide to Gardening in the Ocean State.
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Go bird watching in East Greenwich
      A May 3 bird-watching walk at Boesch Farm will be led by Geoff Dennis, who has given talks at the farm a number of times over the past few years. Early risers who are interested should meet promptly at the parking lot by 9 a.m. Bring binoculars and dress warm.
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Container gardening demo planned
      The Friends of the Jamestown Library will host "Gardening in Containers" on Thursday, May 1, at 7 p.m. at the Jamestown library. David Urban, the new proprietor of the Secret Garden will present a lively, informative program with tips and hints on the best practices to get the most from containe...
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Learn to hook rugs from master 'thrummer'
      On Sunday, May 4, from 1 to 3 pm, Dolores Bannister, of the Little Rhody Thrummers will offer a workshop in the art of traditional rug hooking. This workshop is recommended for adults and older teens. A materials fee of $15 will supply participants with a small frame, a hook, and enough material ...
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