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Stop by the Jamestown Philomenian Library tonight at 7 for a magic performance by the “Great Baldini.” Children and families will use their magical powers and chant the magic word, “creativity,” to make objects appear and disappear. Audience participation is encouraged in this free show designed for children ages 4 to 12. More ... ‘Mad Science’ will conduct Invention-ation, a program for children and their families, at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 4, in the Jamestown Philomenian Library meeting hall. This entertaining program shows kids that anyone can be an inventor. Participants will explore problem solving and brainstorming while learning the cool stories behind the invention of everyday objects. More ... The Schock Gallery will host an opening reception for its summer exhibit tonight — Thursday, July 30 — from 5 to 8 p.m. at 47 Conanicus Ave. The exhibit features oil and pastel paintings by Cynthia Blair, Barb Hutchison and David Schock, as well as fine art photography by Kate Petrie and Pat Tuff. More ... Award-winning storyteller Katie Latimer brings an all-new show designed specifically for middleschool students and teenagers to the Jamestown Philomenian Library on Wednesday, Aug. 5, from 4 to 5 p.m., in the library’s meeting hall. More ... In addition to the Fall Recreational league, the Jamestown Soccer Association will field three competitive travel teams in the R.I. Super Liga. The teams are: • a U12 boys team for players born between 8/01/97 and 7/31/99, coached by Jay Sisson and Jim Simmons; More ... The Summer Concert series sponsored by the Jamestown Parks and Recreation Department continues this Sunday, Aug. 2, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at East Ferry Memorial Square with a concert by Greg Abate, one of Rhode Island’s finest jazz musicians and an international recording artist. More ... The Jamestown Philomenian Library will present “Speak! The Language of Dogs,” a program focusing on basic safety and good manners for dogs and kids, this Saturday, Aug. 1, at 11 a.m. More ... The Jamestown Teen Center will hold its third annual Skatefest at the Jamestown Skate Park at Lawn Avenue School this Saturday, Aug. 1, from 1 to 5 p.m. DJ Justin Dreadless will provide musical entertainment for the event. Professional BMX bikers and skaters from Impact Action Sports and Water Brothers will also run demonstrations throughout the day. More ... The Newport Historical Society will offer a rare glimpse into its extensive clothing collection with the exhibit “Homespun to High Fashion,” opening to the public on Friday, Aug. 14, at 10 a.m. in the restored Seventh Day Baptist Meeting House at 82 Touro St. in Newport. More ... Tickets go on sale this Saturday, Aug. 1, for the Jamestown Community Chorus annual raffle. Winners will be announced at the organization’s 20th annual talent show on Thursday, Aug. 20, at the Jamestown Community Center. More ... Calling all boat builders! Mark your calendar now for the 32nd annual Fools’ Rules Regatta, sponsored by the Jamestown Yacht Club. The event will be held Saturday, Aug. 15, on the Town Beach at East Ferry. Participants will begin construction of the “vessels” with a 9 a.m. cannon start. More ... The Norman Bird Sanctuary will holds its sixth annual Bird Ball on Saturday, Aug. 15, at 7 p.m. at the Norman Bird Sanctuary in Middletown. Music will be provided by DJ Butch and food will be prepared by Blackstone Caterers. A silent auction will also be held. More ... Artist Natalie Pfanstiehl will teach a full-day watercolor workshop on Saturday, Aug. 15, from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Watson Farm in Jamestown. The event includes a one-hour demonstration of landscape painting, and assistance with composition, lighting and painting techniques, as well as a constructive critique of student work. More ... The Gilbert Stuart Museum will host “Raising the Roof,” its major summer fundraiser, on Friday, Aug. 7, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on the museum grounds. More ... Providence Animal Rescue will bring “The Art of Compassion” to the Jamestown Philomenian Library on Thursday, Aug. 6, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. This hour-long program for children of all ages will guide participants to focus on three images of the animal-human relationship and express their feelings in words and drawings. More ... The Beavertail Lighthouse Museum Association recently held its annual scholarship award ceremony at the museum. Recipients Alex Seidler and Leigh Archer were each presented with a check for $1,000 by President Richard Sullivan. More ... The annual Jamestown Seaside Family Cruise, featuring classic, custom and antique cars, will be held Sunday, Sept. 6, from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Ft. Getty. Cars must be registered by 1 p.m. Cruisin’ Bruce Palmer will provide entertainment and refreshments will be available. Donation is $15 per vehicle and all proceeds will benefit local charities. More ... The Rose Island Lighthouse Foundation will host its 26th annual clambake at the Rose Island Lighthouse on Saturday, Aug. 15, from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The event will be held rain or shine. More ... Children who are completing their reading and keeping a reading record as part of the state’s summer reading program, “Be Creative @ the Library,” at the Jamestown Philomenian Library are encouraged to enter a contest to win four free tickets to the Paw- Sox game on Tuesday, Aug. 25, at 7:05 p.m. at McCoy Stadium. More ... |
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