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Seniors interested in a day trip to New York City on Thursday, Dec. 17, with the Jamestown Police Association should register soon to reserve their place. The trip for senior citizens (ages 55 and up) is available on a firstcome, first-served basis. The trip includes a visit to Radio City Music Hall, free time for shopping and dinner on the way home. More ... The annual Empty Bowls fundraiser will be held tomorrow, Nov. 6, from 3:30 to 7 p.m. at Melrose School. Local school children and volunteers have been making and glazing bowls for this event. Each guest chooses a bowl, a cloth napkin and a spoon; guests then select from a variety of delicious soups. More ... The Jamestown Gallery will celebrate its grand opening with a reception at the new gallery this Saturday, Nov. 7, from 6 to 8 p.m. at 47 Conanicus Ave. More ... The Quononoquott Garden Club will sponsor a special holiday program on Monday, Nov. 9, at 2 p.m. at the Jamestown Philomenian Library. More ... St. Mark Knights of Columbus Council 9197 will hold its Primo Pasta Dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14, at St Mark’s Church Hall at 60 Narragansett Ave. The menu will include pasta and meatballs, salad, sausage and peppers, Italian bread, dessert and beverages. Tickets are $9 for adults and $5 for children 10 and younger. More ... The Conanicut Island Art Association will host “Earth, Air, Fire, & Water,” its next non-juried, allmedium show at the Town Hall gallery. More ... On Saturday, Nov. 14, at 11 a.m. at the Jamestown library, Yoricks Marionette Theatre will present “The Waltzing Alphabet and The Tango of Numbers,” an original production for young children who are learning their letters and numbers. This 35-minute show is for children ages three to six years old. More ... Jamestown EMS will sponsor a blood drive on Monday, Nov. 16, from 2:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Portuguese American Citizens’ Club on Narragansett Avenue. More ... A Veteran’s Day remembrance ceremony will be held Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 11 a.m. at Veterans Square at East Ferry. During the ceremony, conducted by Jamestown’s American Legion Post and Veterans of Foreign War, Captain Clifton Russell Largess, retired U.S. Navy and a veteran of both World War II and Korea, will also be honored. More ... Now’s the time to get your tickets for the Jamestown Community Theatre’s production of “Willy Wonka.” This timeless story of the world-famous candy man and his search to find an heir comes to life in this recently released stage adaptation that features the songs from the classic family film “Willy Wonka and The Chocolate Factory.” More ... Local Boy Scouts will collect filled bags of food for the R.I. Community Food Bank this Saturday, Nov. 7, as part of the organization’s annual Scouting for Food drive. More ... The Jamestown Community Piano Association will present the second concert of its 2009-2010 season this Sunday, Nov. 8, at 4 p.m. at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church. More ... Jamestown’s Salvation Army representatives are requesting food donations to supplement Thanksgiving baskets, along with gift certificates to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables. Items may be dropped off at McQuade’s Market during business hours before Nov. 23. Donations can also be made by calling Maggie Grenier at 423- 0175 or Sue Brayman at 423-0237. More ... The Friends of the Jamestown Library will host a special Thanksgiving get-together for children and their families on Sunday, Nov. 22, from 2 to 4 p.m. The event, sponsored by the Friends of the Jamestown Library, will include a “Charlie Brown” potluck Thanksgiving celebration, as well as a movie and crafts. More ... The R.I. Turnpike and Bridge Authority will no longer redeem Newport Pell Bridge tokens after Dec. 31. RITBA replaced the token toll-payment system with EZPass in January, 2009. More ... The Jamestown Police Dept. has changed the dates for its free Rape Aggression Defense class. The class will now be offered Dec. 7, 8, 9 and 11, from 6 to 9 p.m., at the Jamestown fire department at 50 Narragansett Ave. This four-day class is a basic self-defense class for women ages 16 and older (under 18 must attend with a parent). More ... The Jamestown Wind Energy Committee will hold a public workshop on Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 7 p.m. at Jamestown Town Hall to present the results of a feasibility study examining the possibility of erecting one or more town-owned wind turbines. More ... A benefit concert for Jamestown Police Detective Sergeant Frank Watson will be held tomorrow, Nov. 6, at 7 p.m. at The Dockside at Waits Wharf in Newport. The event will feature three bands: Garda, Those Guys and Ten-8. Watson’s daughter, Payton, died Oct. 19, 2008, after a twoyear battle with cancer. Now, Watson himself has been diagnosed with cancer. More ... The Jamestown Substance Abuse Prevention Task Force has recently changed its name to the Jamestown Prevention Coalition. The contact person for the Prevention Coalition has also changed to Stephanie Nocon. The group is eagerly seeking new members. If you would like to become a participant in the Prevention Coalition, contact Stephanie at swordell23@cox.net. More ... |
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