Jamestown Chamber Newsletter: June 2007

The Chamber of Commerce is encouraging members to write a letter to the Planning Board of Appeal about the Jack’s Electric Building at 14 Clinton Street. Jack Brittain is appealing the Commission’s decision to deny approval of modifications made from the development plan.

Whatever your opinion, it is extremely important that each of us let the Planning Commission know whether or not we support the project. However this project will be resolved, the result will impact the future of business in Jamestown. This is your opportunity to have input into that future.

The hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, June 26 at 7 pm at the Jamestown Library and is open to the public. We encourage you to submit a letter as soon as possible to allow the Commission time to receive and review prior to the hearing.


Jamestown Chamber of Commerce Newsletter \| June 2007
Night for the Light Our Annual Chamber fundraiser will kick off the 350th Celebration on Saturday, August 11th at 6 pm. Proceeds will benefit Dutch Island Lighthouse and the Chamber Scholarship Fund. The event will be held at Fox Hill (adjacent to Fort Getty) from 6 pm to 11 pm with catering by Chopmist Charlie’s & music by Forty Steps. Tickets will be available from Conanicut Marine, The Purple Door, Grapes & Gourmet, Baker’s Pharmacy. We are also looking for donations for our Silent Auction and Hat Raffle. If you would like to make a donation, please contact the Chamber. If you would like to help plan this event, contact John Collins. Patti Watson, Taste Design has moved her offices to 34 Narragansett Avenue. Taste is a full service interior design firm, including space and renovation planning and decoration. Join us in welcoming our newest members... Tom Gadoury, RAM Construction	Jamestown’s 350th Celebration Calendar of Events Saturday, August 11 Night for the Light − Fox Hill, 6−11 pm. Feast of the Holy Ghost − Portuguese American Citizen’s Club. Sunday, August 12 Parade down Narragansett Avenue featuring the Jamestown Community Band and local organizations. Floats welcome! Line up at 12:15 pm at Lawn Avenue School. Parade steps off at 1 pm. Town Hall Dedication with tree planting, immediately following parade. Concert by Greg Abati − East Ferry. 6:30 pm. Jamestown Museum open 1-4 pm. Monday, August 13 Family Picnic sponsored by the Substance Abuse Prevention Task Force and Teen Center. Pie eating contest, games, music. Fort Wetherill, 3−7 pm. Afternoon Tea & Flower Show sponsored by the Quononoquott Garden Club. Community Center, 2−4 pm. Jamestown Museum open 1-4 pm. Tuesday, August 14 Agricultural History Tour Jamestown Museum open 1-4 pm. Wednesday, August 15 Island Bike Ride & Scavenger Hunt Thursday, August 16 Beavertail Lighthouse tours. Conanicut Battery tours. Jamestown Historical Society Annual Meeting with guest speaker Peter Healey. Jamestown Library, 7:30 pm. Jamestown Museum open 1-4 pm. Friday, August 17 Jamestown Museum open 1-4 pm. Island Farm Trolley Tours 2 pm and 4 pm. Sponsored by the Conanicut Island Land Trust. Saturday, August 18 Fools Rules Regatta − Join us for this annual event celebrating its 30th year. Sponsored by the Jamestown Yacht Club. Event starts at 9 am at East Ferry. Rain date of Sunday, August 19th. Conanicut Island Art Association Craft Show 10 am to 4 pm. Jamestown Fire Department Kid’s Day Jamestown Museum open 1-4 pm. Sunday, August 19 Community Band Concert Jamestown Museum open 1-4 pm. For the most up−to−date information, visit the Chamber website.
Mark Your Calendars! Tuesday, June 12, 8 am Chamber Marketing Committee Meeting 28 Bryer Ave. This meeting is open to the public. Thursday, June 14, 6−8 pm Ferry Cruise, $20/person. Food by Chopmist Charlie’s. RSVP to May Munger at 423−7154. Thursday, July 12, 7:15 am Chamber Board Meeting Jamestown Police Station. This meeting is open to the public. Tuesday, July 17, 8 am Chamber Marketing Committee Meeting 28 Bryer Ave. This meeting is open to the public. Thursday, July 19, 6 pm July After Hours Weenie Roast, $10/person. Hotdogs, hamburgers, salads, chips, beer, wine & soda. Bring your lawn chair. RSVP to info@jamestownRIchamber.com or 423−3650. Saturday, August 11, 6−11 pm Night at Fox Hill to benefit Dutch Island Lighthouse Ticket information TBA. Saturday, August 11 through Sunday, August 19 Jamestown’s 350th Celebration	Newport County & Hospitality Days 2007 at Newport County Attractions! The Attractions Council of Newport County invites all Newport County residents & hospitality industry employees to visit Newport County’s many great attractions on Sunday, June 17 & Monday, June 18 as their guests! Proof of residency or proof of hospitality employment required to receive FREE ADMISSION or other value as noted. Visit each attraction’s website for additional schedule & tour information. Amazing Grace Harbor Tours Oldport Marine, 401-847-9109. Free 1 one harbor tour. Astors’ Beechwood Mansion 401-846-3772. Free admission. Belcourt Castle 401-846-0669. Free admission. Tours of the hour. Fort Adams 401-841-0707. Tours every hour, 10 am to 4 pm. Greenvale Vineyards 401-847-3777. Free tasting & 15% discount on all wine purchases. International Tennis Hall of Fame & Museum 401-849-3990. Free Admission. Jamestown & Newport Ferry 401-423-9900. Free ferry ride. Departs from Perrotti Park. Take the ferry to Rose Island. Museum of Yachting 401-847-1018. Free Admission. Newport Art Museum 401-848-8200. Free admission Newport Grand Slots 401-849-5000. $5 Food coupon when signing up for Grand Rewards Card. Must be at least 18 years of age. Newport Mansions of the Preservation Society of Newport County 401-847-1000. Free admission to The Breakers, Chateau−sur−Mer, The Elms, Green Animals Topiary Garden, Kingscote & Marble House and 10% discount in Newport Mansions Stores. Rosecliff closed to the public June 17−21. Newport Vineyards & Winery 401-848-5161. Free tour, tasting & logo wine glasses. Norman Bird Sanctuary 401-846-2577. Free admission. Redwood Library 401-847-0292. Free admission & 10% discount in 1746 store. Museum of Newport History 401-841-8770. Free admission & 15% discount in store. Rose Island Lighthouse 401-847-4242. Free admission. See Jamestown & Newport Ferry for free ride to Rose Island. Samuel Whitehorne House Museum 401-849-7300. Free Admission. Visitors must check in 15 minutes prior to tour at the NRF Store across from SWH Museum. Tours on the hour. Save The Bay Exploration Center at Easton's Beach 401-324-6020. Free admission. Touro Synagogue 401-847-4794. Free tours Monday, June 18th only.
The Chamber of Commerce is encouraging members to write a letter to the Planning Board of Appeal about the Jack’s Electric Building at 14 Clinton Street. Jack Brittain is appealing the Commission’s decision to deny approval of modifications made from the development plan. Whatever your opinion, it is extremely important that each of us let the Planning Commission know whether or not we support the project. However this project will be resolved, the result will impact the future of business in Jamestown. This is your opportunity to have input into that future. The hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, June 26 at 7 pm at the Jamestown Library and is open to the public. We encourage you to submit a letter as soon as possible to allow the Commission time to receive and review prior to the hearing.	The Tall Ships Are Coming! The Tall Ships will be back again this summer from June 27 through July 1, with an estimated 60,000 visitors to our island alone. The downtown area will be busy and this is a great opportunity to get your product out to more people. Whether you have a storefront or not, you can set up a “cart” at East Ferry but you must have a vendor’s license. Contact Town Hall immediately to file a permit. And don’t forget about Jamestown’s 350th! That is another great time to sell your product from East Ferry. Permit information is available at Town Hall. The Trolleys Are Back! The Jamestown Trolley Tour will hit the road on Tuesday, July 3 and will continue each Tuesday during the months of July and August. The tour starts at 10:30 am from the Gateway Center in Newport, with a stop and additional departure from East Ferry at 11 am. The tour will go throughout the island until 12:30 pm. Passengers can return to Newport immediately by trolley or can spend the afternoon in Jamestown and return later that day on the Jamestown−Newport Ferry. The tour is called “By Land & Sea” and tickets are $25 per person. Tickets are available for purchase at the Gateway Center and we are finalizing details for ticket sales here in Jamestown.


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