September 16, 2010 RSS feed / About Town

Yoga workshop for beginners

If you’ve always wanted to try yoga, but feel intimidated by walking into a studio, Innerlight Center for Yoga and Meditation in Middletown will offer a three-hour workshop for beginners called “New to Yoga” on Sunday, Sept. More...

Hospital to offer free flu clinic

South County Hospital Healthcare System will begin its annual public flu vaccination clinics on Friday, Oct. 1, at the South Kingstown Senior Center from 9 a.m. to noon. The clinics are for adults age 19 and older. More...

Watson Farm to offer tour

Sunday, Sept. 19, is the day to take a special tour of Watson Farm from 2 to 5 p.m. Tied closely with this tour and discussion of agriculture will be a dialogue on local food production – past, present and future. More...

Golf for kids begins Tuesday

The Jamestown Education Foundation will once again coordinate with the Jamestown Golf Course to offer a five-week golf program for kids on Tuesdays, from Sept. 21 through Oct. 19. More...

Church forum to focus on immigration

The often-debated topic of immigration will be the focus of a Sept. 19 forum at Central Baptist Church. James Keller, a Jamestown resident who has been at the forefront of immigration issues in Rhode Island, will lead the 11 a.m. event. More...

New chefs join Bay Voyage staff

The Wyndham Bay Voyage Inn in Jamestown has added three new chefs to its staff. Anthony Ockunzzi has been named chef de cuisine, Joshua Smerdon has been named pastry chef and Geoffrey Goss has been named sous chef. More...

Community piano concert this Sunday

Jane Murray, on oboe, and Susan Curran Culpo, on viola, will join Manabu Takasawa on the Jamestown community piano for the first concert of the Jamestown Community Piano Association’s 2010-2011 season this Sunday, Sept. 19, at 2 p.m. at St. More...

Students to get flu shots Dec. 7

A flu clinic for students who attend Jamestown schools will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 7. The R.I. Health Dept. reports that a combined H1N1 and seasonal flu shot will be given. More information will be available soon. More...

BLMA annual meeting to be held Tuesday

The annual meeting of the Beavertail Lighthouse Museum Association will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 21, at 7 p.m. in the Jamestown Philomenian Library meeting room. More...

Community yoga class begins Tuesday

Gentle Flow Yoga will be taught by Diana McCallister at the Jamestown Golf Course beginning this Tuesday, Sept. 21, at 10 a.m. The class will be ongoing on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10 a.m. More...

PTO golf fundraiser and auction Saturday

The Jamestown PTO will hold its fourth annual golf tournament and steak fry fundraiser at the Jamestown Golf Course this Saturday, Sept. 18. More...

JHS to host House Tour this Saturday

The Jamestown Historical Society will host it annual House Tour from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. this Saturday, Sept. 18. Three island homes are included in the tour – Cottrell Farm, Rossmere and Gull’s Nest. More...

5K Coast Run to benefit R.I. Sea Grant

Rhode Island Sea Grant will hold a 5K Coast Run this Sunday, Sept. 19, to raise money for its student fellowship programs. The programs offer college students the opportunity to explore careers and gain valuable experience in marine-related fields. More...

Oyster talk at library Sunday

The Friends of the Jamestown Library will host a talk on R.I. Oyster Gardening for Restoration and Education by Steve Patterson this Sunday, Sept. 19, at 3 p.m. More...