October 1, 2009 RSS feed / About Town

CIAA to hold first members’ meeting

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. More...

Learn about fall gardening at library

The Friends of the Jamestown Library will present “Fall Containers: Tips for Fall Gardening and Fall Decorating with Plant Material” on Monday, Oct. 5, at 7 p.m. in the library meeting hall. More...

Trinity Rep director talks at CB Church

Curt Columbus, artistic director of Trinity Repertory Company, will be featured during two events this Sunday, Oct. 4, at Central Baptist Church. More...

Public workshop on zoning ordinance

The Town Council, in cooperation with the Planning Commission, will conduct a public workshop on Thursday, Oct. 8, at 6 p.m. More...

Preschool storytimes offered at Jamestown Philomenian Library

Preschool storytimes are offered several times a week at the Jamestown Philomenian Library. Pajama storytime for children of all ages takes place Tuesday evenings from 6:30 to 7 p.m. More...

Teen Center to host ‘Connecting the Beats’ program

Common Fence Music, a nonprofi t folk and roots music organization, will host “Connecting the Beats,” a two-part exploration of African and Afro-Caribbean beats in R.I. More...

See the bay from the top of the Beavertail light tower

On Saturday, Oct. 10, and Sunday, Oct. 11, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., visitors to the Beavertail Lighthouse in Jamestown can enjoy spectacular views from the top of the light tower. More...

Knit by the sea at Mackerel Cove

Join area knitters at Mackerel Cove beach this Sunday, Oct. 4, from noon to 4 p.m., for “Knitting by the Sea,” a celebration of the coast. More...

Walk or ride your bike to school Wednesday

Jamestown will hold “Walk and Bike to School and Work Day” on Wednesday, Oct. 7. Students and teachers in the bus district are encouraged to ride the bus instead of driving. More...

Free seminar for pregnant women

On Thursday, Oct. More...

St. Mark church to hold golf tournament

On Saturday, Oct. 10, St. Mark church will host a golf tournament as part of its centennial celebration. Registration is $40, and includes nine holes of golf, a cart, coffee and donuts at sign-in, and lunch. More...