July 5, 2012 RSS feed / About Town

First drivers ed course Tuesday at fire station

Drivers education will begin on Tuesday, July 10, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Jamestown Fire Station. Classes will be held on Tuesdays and Wednesdays through Aug. 14. More...

Tickets on sale now for JEF fundraiser

The Jamestown Education Foundation will hold its biannual summer fundraiser on July 28 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Dutch Harbor Boat Yard. The event will feature hors d’oeuvres provided by Jamestown Fish and complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks. More...

All-male chorus needs singers for August show

The Men’s Chorus of Jamestown is looking for members to sing in its August concert. There are no auditions. Rehearsals are on Wednesday nights at the Conanicut Grange on West Street. More...

Concert series begins Sunday at East Ferry

The Jamestown Summer Concert Series kicks off the 2012 season at East Ferry Memorial Square on Sunday, July 8, at 6:30 p.m. 5 Flavor Discount will be featured. More...

Congressional hopeful will visit senior center

On Wednesday, July 18, Democratic candidate for Rhode Island’s 1st Congressional District Anthony Gemma will host a chef-prepared luncheon for islanders at the Jamestown Senior Center at noon. There is no charge but reservations are required. More...

Library’s book sale will begin July 12

The Jamestown Philomenian Library’s annual summer book sale will be held July 12 through July 21 at the library. On sale will be books, CDs, DVDs, children’s literature, and books on CD and cassette. More...

Watercolor workshop July 14 at Watson Farm

Artists are invited to join Natalie Pfanstiehl in a watercolor-painting workshop on Saturday, July 14. It will last from 9:30 to 3 p.m. More...

Chamber will host event at Dutch Harbor

The Jamestown Chamber of Commerce will hold a businessafter hours event at Dutch Harbor Boat Yard on Thursday, July 12, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Hot dogs and hamburgers will be served. There will also be a business-card drawing for Chamber Bucks. More...

Yoga at Beavertail begins tonight at 6

A yoga class will meet at Beavertail State Park on a weekly basis beginning Thursday, July 5, at 6 p.m. The class is open to all levels. Diana McCallister will be the instructor. More...