Library book groups announce upcoming picks
      The book discussion groups at the Jamestown Philomenian Library will discuss “A History of Love” by Nicole Krauss on Monday, Oct. 19, at 7 p.m. and Tuesday, Oct. 20, at 1 p.m. On Nov. 16-17, the groups will discuss “Stoner” by John Edward Williams.
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Don’t miss ‘Heyday’ at Godena Farm
      This Saturday, Sept. 26, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Conanicut Island Land Trust will celebrate open space and land conservation with its “Heyday” event at the Godena Farm. Old-time games, wagon rides, fresh food, live local music and a silent auction are among the highlights of the day. Various community groups will also exhibit during the festivities.
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RE/MAX offers hot air balloon rides
      On Saturday, Sept. 26, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., RE/MAX Bayview will offer tethered balloon rides – weather permitting – in the famous RE/MAX hot air balloon at 245 Conanicus Ave., across from the Jamestown Country Club.
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Commercial fishing Saturday with URI
      Be a commercial fisherman for a day, bottom-trawling aboard the URI Fisheries vessel Cap’n Bert on Saturday, Sept. 26, and learn about the fishing industry in Rhode Island. Participants will get to help sort the catch.
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Tropical fish rescue at Ft. Wetherill Saturday
      Head out to Ft. Wetherill this Saturday, Sept. 26, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for the New England Aquarium Dive Club’s annual tropical fish rescue.
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Teen Center to host dance on Saturday
      The Teen Center’s Youth Advisory Board will host a “Fall Fiesta!” welcome back dance from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 26, at the recreation center. The dance is open to all students in grades 7 to 12. Admission is $5, and all proceeds will benefit Teen Center programs.
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An ‘afternoon of song’ at Baptist church
      This Sunday, Sept. 27, at 4 p.m. at the Central Baptist Church, Jeanne Spinosa Glier, soprano; Julibeth Andrews, soprano and Nancy Nicholson, piano, will present “An Afternoon of Song.”
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Jamestown Taxpayers’ Association to meet
      On Monday, Sept. 28, at 7 p.m., the Taxpayers’ Association of Jamestown will meet at the Senior Center. The meeting will include a discussion with Ken Gray about the 2010 property re-valuation.
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Rec. department lists fall programs
      The Jamestown Recreation Department has listed its fall schedule of upcoming programs and events on the department’s website. Registration forms are also available online. Visit www.jamestownri.net/ rec/rec.html. Call Jill at 423-7260 for more information about any programs.
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Glowball golf tournament to benefit R.I. Vest A Dog
      On Friday, Oct. 23, at the Jamestown Golf Course, Rhode Island Vest A Dog will hold its ninth annual glowball golf tournament to benefit R.I. Vest A Dog, which raises funds to buy bullet/stab proof vests for police and sheriffs’ K-9 units. Sign-in for the event begins at 4:45 p.m., followed by a 5:45 p.m. K-9 demo and a 6:15 p.m. shotgun start.
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Small to speak at CIAA quarterly members’ meeting features talk
      The Conanicut Island Art Association will hold its first quarterly members’ meeting on Thursday, Oct. 8, at 7 p.m. in the meeting room at the Jamestown Philomenian Library. The meeting will feature a talk by Jonathan Small of Middletown.
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‘Out of the Darkness’ walk at Easton’s Beach
      The Out of the Darkness 5K Community Walk, sponsored by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, will be held this Saturday, Sept. 26, beginning at Easton’s Beach in Newport. Registration for the walk begins at 9 a.m.; the walk starts at 10 a.m.
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