August 12, 2010 RSS feed / About Town

Islander graduates Westfield State College

Joshua North of Jamestown recently graduated from Westfield State College in Westfield, Mass., earning a Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice. North was also named to the dean’s list for the spring 2010 semester. More...

Community Band to perform Sunday

The last performance in the Jamestown Recreation Dept.’s summer concert series will be held this Sunday, Aug. 15, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. More...

Lighthouse tower open this Saturday

The Beavertail Lighthouse Museum Association has announced that the restored lighthouse tower will be open to the public this Saturday, Aug. 14, and Friday, Aug. 27, from noon to 3 p.m. More...

New yoga classes offered

Diana McCallister has introduced Jamestown summer community yoga classes – a gentle yoga class in an outdoor setting for students of all ages and abilities. More...

Islander named to Cornell dean’s list

Harrison Scott-Bennett of Jamestown, a student at Cornell College, has been named to the spring 2010 dean’s list, earning honors. More...

Islanders named to Phillips Academy honor roll

Phillips Academy in Andover, Mass. has named the following island students to its honor roll for the spring term: Austen C. Novis, Hailey Novis and Amanda C. Thran. More...

Library book groups to meet in August

The book discussion groups at the Jamestown library will meet this Monday, Aug. 16, at 7 p.m. and Tuesday, Aug. 17, at 1 p.m. The group’s first book in this series will be “A Reliable Wife: A novel” by Robert Goolrick. More...

JHS to hold annual meeting tonight

The Jamestown Historical Society’s annual meeting will be held tonight, Thursday, Aug. 12, in the meeting room at the Jamestown Philomenian Library. More...

Audition next week for Chorus talent show

The 21st annual talent show, “Seaside Rendezvous,” sponsored by the Jamestown Community Chorus will take place Thursday, Aug. 19, at 7:30 p.m. at the Jamestown recreation center at 41 Conanicus Ave. More...

CIAA art show at Recreation Center

The Conanicut Island Arts Association will host its 36th annual members show through Sunday, Aug. 15, at the Jamestown recreation center at 41 Conanicus Ave. More...