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The work of Jamestown architects Jim Estes and Peter Twombly of Estes/Twombly Architects is featured in Yankee Modern: The Houses of Estes/Twombly, a new book by Princeton Architectural Press. More ... St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Newport will host its annual oldfashioned country bazaar at 10 a.m. this Saturday, Nov. 14. All are invited to this popular autumn event, which includes a silent auction of theme baskets, a selection of handmade crafts, a sale of home-baked delights and a giant white elephant sale. Come early for the best deals. More ... Jamestown EMS will sponsor a blood drive this Monday, Nov. 16, from 2:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Portuguese American Citizens’ Club on Narragansett Avenue. More ... Pass the popcorn and toast – the Friends of the Jamestown Library will host a special “Charlie Brown potluck Thanksgiving” for children and their families on Sunday, Nov. 22, from 2 to 4 p.m. The event will also include a movie and crafts. Children of all ages and their families are welcome. Call 423-7280 for more information. More ... Artists who would like to submit work for the Conanicut Island Art Association’s “Earth, Air, Fire, & Water,” its next non-juried, allmedium show at the Town Hall gallery, should drop work off today, Nov. 12, between noon and 4 p.m. More ... Three experts will weigh in on the challenge of healthcare reform during the first in a series of community conversations sponsored by Central Baptist Church. The program is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 12. More ... This 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 ... St. Mark Knights of Columbus Council 9197 will hold its Primo Pasta Dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. this 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 ... Lawn Avenue School eighthgraders are taking orders for homebaked pies to raise money to fund their June trip to Washington, D.C. Choose from pumpkin, pecan, apple crumb and traditional apple – as well as unbaked apple, if you’d like to bake it yourself. More ... The Jamestown Teen Center will sponsor a number of events for island teens this week and next: More ... The Jamestown Police Department will offer a free Rape Aggression Defense class on 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 ... Child and Family’s 26th annual Taste of Newport will be held this Sunday, Nov. 15, at the Hyatt Regency on Goat Island. The evening begins at 5:30 p.m. and will feature more than 45 of Newport County’s best chefs, caterers and confectioners showcasing their culinary talents. More ... The Jamestown Teen Center, the Jamestown Substance Abuse Prevention Task Force and the Student Assistance Program at Lawn Avenue School are starting a Teen Task Force, which will meet on Wednesdays from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Teen Center. Anyone interested in helping others and wanting to make a difference is encouraged to attend. 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 Lawn Avenue School Student Council will host a “walk for leukemia” on Saturday, Nov. 21, at 10 a.m. The walk begins and ends at the Melrose School playground. All donations will benefit the Leukemia Fund. All are welcome to join in the walk, including kids, adults and pets. Call 423-7010 for more information. More ... |
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