November 24, 2011 RSS feed / About Town

‘The Body in the Sleigh’ on deck for book club

The Jamestown Philomenian Library’s Monday Night Mystery Book Club will discuss Katherine Hall Page’s “The Body in the Sleigh” on Monday, Dec. 5, at 7 p.m. More...

Tickets now on sale for JCC’s “Messiah” concert

Advance tickets for the Jamestown Community Chorus’ upcoming concert – “Favorite Choruses from Handel’s Messiah with Festival Orchestra and English Carols” – are now available. More...

Library offers first aid, babysitting courses

Anyone new to babysitting or who would like to sharpen their skills are encouraged to sign up for the American Red Cross babysitter certification. There will also be a course for first aid certification. More...

St. Matthew’s sets date for Christmas Bazaar

St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church will hold its annual Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, Dec. 3, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church. Christmas decorations, ornaments and housewares will be on sale. More...

Volunteers needed to help decorate town

Volunteers are needed to help decorate the Jamestown village with colorful lighting for the holiday ahead. The Jamestown Fire Department will hang Christmas lights in the village on Saturday, Nov. 26, starting at 8 a.m. More...

All islanders invited to JSA’s potluck dinner

The Jamestown Shores Association will have a short business meeting followed by a potluck dinner on Wednesday, Nov. 30, at 6 p.m. at the Jamestown Senior Center. All residents of Jamestown are welcome to attend. More...

41 artists to be featured at CIAA holiday fair

The Conanicut Island Art Association will hold its annual Holiday Art and Craft Fair on Saturday, Dec. 3, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Melrose Avenue School. More...

Central Baptist adds doll boutique to fair

Central Baptist Church’s annual Christmas Fair, which will take place Saturday, Dec. 3, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., will feature several new areas. More...

Clerk’s office holds annual mitten drive

The town clerk’s office will team up with The Secret Garden for its annual mitten drive. Last year a total of 310 items were donated and given to needy families. More...

Library to hold annual book sale next month

The Jamestown Philomenian Library will hold its annual holiday book sale on Saturday, Dec. 3, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and on Sunday, Dec. 4, from 1 to 5 p.m. There will be free giftwrapping by the Friends of the Library on Saturday only. More...