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SEPTEMBER
Wednesday, September 11
Bird Walk & Talk
LOCATION: Cape Museum of Natural History, 9:30am–11am
CCMNH Field Guide Karl Fryzel explores the birds of the season in 4 different habitats: marsh, meadow, woodland, and beach/shore. The walk will spend time looking for and listening to birds in each of these four habitats after a brief introduction to the Museum. The walk will also explain and utilize some of the latest birdwatching technology tools. It is suggested that participants bring binoculars and a smart phone. www.ccmnh.org
Friday, September 13
Getting Old-er is for all, Growing up is Optional
Forest Bathing: Deepening Our Relationship with Nature
LOCATION: Cape Museum of Natural History, 10:30am-12pm
& 9/20. A very special opportunity to deepen your relationship with Nature because of the unique environments provided by marsh, creek, forest, and beach. Come on a guided walk where you will be shown how to pay attention in a new way.Rain cancels the walk / The walk is approximately 1.5 miles round-trip over somewhat challenging terrain and lasts approximately 90 minutes. Tickets & times: www.ccmnh.org
LOCATION: Osterville Village Library, 1pm
ver been frustrated with unwrapping a package? Pulling the tab off the milk carton? What about navigating the buttons on a new washing machine? Or, on a more serious note, wondering what happened to those adorable and adoring grandchildren? Join Gloria, Betty, and Dorothy as they read excerpts from Gloria's books! After each short reading, they will lead discussions about the reality of getting old-er while having some serious fun! https://www.ostervillefreelibrary.org/
Saturday, September 14
Cape Cod Pride Celebration
LOCATION: Hyannis Village Green, 12-5pm
A day full of fun activities, kids tent, vendors and food trucks. Rain date Sept. 15. www.capecodpride.org
GirlyGirl PARTS 5K Walk for Ovarian Cancer
LOCATION: Craigville Beach 7am
This year is walk only – and free T-Shirts go to the FIRST 500 REGISTERED. There’s a Dance party and silent auction to enjoy when you’re done. All proceeds go to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute so that they can continue their lifesaving research to help end ovarian cancer. www.girlygirlparts.org/
Harwich Cranberry Arts & Music Festival
LOCATION: Harwich Community Center Field, 100 Oak St., 9am-4pm
This two-day event celebrating the local cranberry harvest features food trucks, plenty of family fun, and more than 100 talented artists and crafters displaying their wares for sale. (A little early Holiday shopping, anyone?) When you hear the music, it's time for some toe-tapping live entertainment at CranJam Music Festival! https://www.harwichcranberryartsandmusicfestival.org/harwich-cranberry-arts-and-music-festival-1
Cape Cod Wildlife Festival
LOCATION: Mass Audubon Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary, 10am-3pm
Celebrate and learn all about Cape Cod's wildlife and unique habitats! Not only will we have members of the Cape Cod Wildlife Collaborative there, but we will also have music, food trucks, author signings, and live animal demonstrations! https://www.facebook.com/events/mass-audubon-long-pasture-wildlife-sanctuary/cape-cods-14th-annual-wildlife-festival/1653191992179893/
CC Airfield 95th Anniversary Wings and Wheels Event
LOCATION: 1000 Race Ln, Marstons Mills, 10am
To celebrate 95 years of aviation we are opening the airfield up to all! September 14th, 2024 from 10-3 bring down the whole family. We'll have display aircraft, antique car show, biplane rides, skydiving, RC plane demos, banner pick up demos, food trucks, and more! We'd love if you would share and RSVP so we can gauge the public interest in this event!
Annual Blessing of the Animals
LOCATION: West Yarmouth Congregational Church, 10am
Bring your best friends to the front lawn of the church for a brief liturgy recognizing the importance of our pets. Each animal will then be blessed individually. For everyone’s safety please make sure your pet is leashed or in a carrier.
Autumn Craft with Happy Hoops
LOCATION: Brewster Ladies Library, 10:30am-12:30pm
Feeling crafty? Join Jessee from Happy Hoops for a fun and relaxed fall craft workshop where you can create your own mushroom wall hanging. All materials and instruction is provided making the crafting process easy and enjoyable. For ages 16 and up. Space is limited. Registration required. www.brewsterladieslibrary.org/
Walk with Our Archaeologist
LOCATION: The Cape Cod Museum of Natural History, 1pm
Join Archaeologist Dan Zoto for a guided walk of Wing Island, the location of the Wing Island Archaeology Project. Learn about the archaeology of the island and its diverse history that includes Native Americans, Brewster's first colonists, 19th century salt works, and other topics.
Autumn at the Manse
LOCATION: Josiah Dennis Manse, Dennis Village, 1pm
Visitors will have the opportunity during this open house to tour the wonderfully restored 18th century landmark homestead of the town’s namesake minister and explore a Maritime Room that features highlights of the area’s rich seafaring and shipbuilding legacy, including the history of the eight magnificent clipper ships built by the Shiverick brothers at Sesuit Harbor in the mid-19th century. Admission is free—though donations are always gratefully accepted
Cocktails for Cars
LOCATION: Heritage Museums and Gardens, 3:30-6pm
Luxury, leisure, history, and sport all come together at Cocktails for Cars, an event to be enjoyed by both drivers and spectators. It’s a cocktail party, where about 3 dozen of the finest collector cars and pre-World War II motorcycles from the region will be on display. Tickets: https://heritagemuseumsandgardens.org/cocktailsforcars
Sunday, September 15
Second Summer Charity Ride
LOCATION: Begins Mashpee, Sandwich, Orleans
Join the safest and most enjoyable ride on Cape Cod, spanning 11 towns and benefiting 18+ nonprofits. There are three distances, all of which end in a post-ride celebration at Motta Field in P-Town with food trucks, Barnstable Brewing + Sarah Swain and the Oh Boys. www.bikereg.com/second-summer-cycle-2024
Mushrooming: Beyond the Basics
LOCATION: Cape Museum of Natural History, 11am
The second part of its mushrooming workshop with an advanced program: Mushrooming: Beyond the Basics with Wild Foods Foraging Guide, Rachel Goclawski. Reservations online only at www.ccmnh.org
Learn to Curl
LOCATION: Charles Moore Arena, Orleans, 4-6:30pm
And Wed. 9/8, 9:30-noon. Participants will learn the on-ice basics of throwing stones, either by traditional “sliding” or standing “stick” delivery and sweeping; receive off-ice instruction on safety, scoring, and technique; and be introduced to the sport’s history and traditions. www.lowercapecurlingclub.com
Tuesday, September 17
The Four Pillars of Health: Pillars & Pearls
LOCATION: Brewster Ladies Library, 5:30am-6:30pm
It seems like everyone is talking about the importance of food, sleep, physical activity and emotional well-being, but where and how do you begin? How do you discern fact from fiction, marketing hype from science, and one-size-fits-all from the protocols that suit your lifestyle, goals and biology?/www.brewsterladieslibrary.org/
Wednesday, September 18
CCYP Back to Business Bash
LOCATION: Cape Cod Gateway Airport, 5:30-8PM
A party designed to spark new relationships. Get ready light up the night and meet new people who share your commitment to building a bright and dynamic community. https://ccyp.org/bash
Wing Island: History Revealed Through Archaeology
LOCATION: Brewster Ladies Library, 2-3:30pm
Ever since the end of the last ice age 11,900 years ago, Cape Cod has been shaped by the forces of nature. The coastline of Brewster and its only island provide an excellent example. The archaeology project on Wing Island has revealed the presence of the Wampanoag tribe on the island. www.cmnh.org
Thursday, September 19
Canning 101
LOCATION: Harwich Community Center, 10am
Whether you’re new to canning and would like to learn how, or an experienced canner who’d like to freshen up your knowledge on new food handling guidelines – you’ll learn some myths and truths about canning safely, and a show-and-tell of canning supplies and resources will be shared. You must register if you’d like to attend. Call 508-430-7568, or email reagan.wilda@harwich-ma.gov.
Saturday, September 21
Strength In Unity / Recovery Month Event
LOCATION:Teaticket Park, East Falmouth, 11am-3pm
This is an event to spread awareness on Recovery in our community. We invite every community member and their family to come out and have a fun day with us. There will be lots of activities for kids, guest speaker and all of Cape Cod resources for Recovery. https://allevents.in/falmouth/strength-in-unity-recovery-month-event/
Keep Barnstable Beautiful September Hyannis Cleanup
LOCATION: Hyannis Youth & Community Center, 10am
This cleanup event offers you the opportunity to get some fresh air while cleaning up the litter that has accumulated in Barnstable over the summer months. Volunteers should report to the Hyannis Youth & Community Center to pick up trash grabbers, gloves and bags before traveling to assigned cleanup areas. All supplies will be provided. Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc1HX0hsYIsiYBpwUWRfnzylKmlgIoCjKPFzkrHeHQtvUNdWg/viewform?pli=1
Cape Cod Canal Day
LOCATION: Buzzards Bay Park, 11am-6pm
This community-wide, family friendly event takes place in beautiful Buzzards Bay Park on the banks of the Cape Cod Canal. The day features arts and crafts vendors, live entertainment, wine & beer garden, live entertainment, kids activities, a 5K road race (registration required), food vendors, and the "Cape Cod Canal Cup Cornhole Tournament". Canal Day is a fun-for-all event for visitors and locals alike! https://www.capecodcanalchamber.org/all-events/cape-cod-canal-day/
Native Plants in The Fall Garden
LOCATION: Hyannis Country Garden, 80 West Main St, 2pm
Presented by Marie Chieppo. Some of our fall blooming, native plants offer the highest ecological value to the largest number of wildlife. After the summer’s heat subsides, nature’s cycle turns to preparedness for winter. Let’s discuss beautiful combinations suitable for different conditions that will bring your garden to life. No registration needed.
Cape Cod Brew Fest
LOCATION: Cape Cod Fairgrounds, 2-5:30pm
Join us for this 10th annual celebration of American craft brewers and sample from 50+ breweries and over 150 styles of beer! All beverage samples are included in your ticket, access to food vendors and much more. Every attendee will receive a custom glass as they exit the festival. https://capecodbrewfest.com/
Historic Storms of Cape Cod
LOCATION: Dennis Memorial Library, 2pm
Local author Don Wilding will recount the harrowing stories of deadly hurricanes and ferocious storms that have targeted Cape Cod over the last 100 years, including the “Long Island Express” Hurricane of 1938, the Great Atlantic Hurricane of 1944, the twin hurricanes of Carol and Edna in 1954, and Hurricane Bob in 1991. He will also report on the benchmark Blizzard of 1978, the nor’easter of January 1987, and the infamous “Perfect Storm” of October 1991 that delivered some of highest tides ever seen on the Outer Cape.
Sunday, September 22
Pruning Demystified – A Virtual Sunday Seminar
LOCATION: Hyannis Country Garden, 80 West Main St, 4pm
Learn how to be a barber, not a butcher. From Holly to Hydrangeas, C.L. Fornari will explain how to prune shrubs and trees. From 4 PM to 5:30, learn the three basic cuts and what they produce, and hear a recipe that can be used for pruning any plant. Cost: $10.00 – all attendees will get a handout. These seminars are “you have to be there” events – they are not recorded. https://www.hyanniscountrygarden.com/events/pruning-demystified-a-virtual-sunday-seminar/
Monday, September 23
Cape & Islands United Way's Golf United
LOCATION: Hyannisport Club
The annual tournament welcomes supporters to play at the exclusive course in Hyannis while supporting CIUW’s community initiatives and programs. The day includes lunch, a 12:30 PM shotgun start, and a cocktail reception with food and an open bar. Sponsorships and golfer registration are available at https://www.capeandislandsuw.org/golf-sponsorship.
Wednesday, September 25
Bird Walk & Talk
LOCATION: Cape Museum of Natural History, 9:30am–11am
10/9 & 23. CCMNH Field Guide Karl Fryzel explores the birds of the season in 4 different habitats: marsh, meadow, woodland, and beach/shore. The walk will spend time looking for and listening to birds in each of these four habitats after a brief introduction to the Museum. The walk will also explain and utilize some of the latest birdwatching technology tools. It is suggested that participants bring binoculars and a smart phone. www.ccmnh.org
Immigration: A Complex Issue
LOCATION: Brewster Ladies Library, 4:30-6pm
Rachel Self, an immigration attorney serving clients in Massachusetts and across the country for over twenty years, will discuss her work seeking justice for immigrants in our nation’s constantly shifting and often broken immigration system. From the front lines of the Martha’s Vineyard migrant crisis of 2022, to fighting in the trenches of courts and federal agencies in Boston, her experiences shed light on the profound effects immigration has on our families and communities. www.brewsterladieslibrary.org/
Friday, September 27
Stand Down for Veterans
LOCATION: Cape Cod Irish Village, 9am
FREE FOR ALL VETERANS! Join us for our 3rd Annual Stand Down for Veterans Event...a 1-day event during which Federal, State, and local Veteran Agencies including our non-profit community partners come together with staff and volunteers to provide food, clothing and health screenings to homeless, at-risk Veterans and ALL Veterans are welcome.
A Forest Bathing Meditation Walk and Poetry Retreat
LOCATION: Cape Museum of Natural History, 12-3:30pm
Calm your mind, deepen your breath, bathe in the magnificence of pine scented air, the songs of birds, the thousand shades of green, the gentle breeze singing in the trees, caressing your skin, and opening your heart to the heart of the Earth and the infinite reach of Sky and Sun. Feel woven into the web of life dancing with all of creation. Gather the stories of trees, the secret whispers of insects, the choreography of wind dancing the marsh grasses. www.cmnh.com
Saturday, September 28
Cape Cod Doxie Day
LOCATION: Main St, Barnstable Village, noon
The dog loving tradition continues this fall, celebrating everything dachshund! Join the Wiener Waddle and Waggin’ Parade, and cheer on your favorite doxie in the Doxie Dash. There’ll be contests, prizes, and the chance to meet other doxie owners, all to benefit local animal organizations.
Make a Cornstalk Porch Pole
LOCATION: Hyannis Country Garden, 80 West Main St, 1pm
Create a fall porch or lamppost arrangement from cornstalks, silk flowers, ribbon and other seasonal celebration materials. https://www.hyanniscountrygarden.com/events/make-a-cornstalk-porch-pole/
SUNDAYS
Meditation
LOCATION: Dennis Memorial Library, 8-9am
Begin your week right with a full-hour of meditation
September Guided Family Field Walks
LOCATION: Cape Museum of Natural History, 12pm
Join one of our naturalists and explore the world outside the Museum. Our naturalist will explain the various plants, animals, habitats, and other ecological features along the John Wing Trail. Weather and/or high tide may cancel the walk so please check in at the Admissions desk to confirm the scheduled walk.
Kennedy Legacy Trail
LOCATION: Brochures and maps will be available at the JFK Museum
on Main Street, Hyannis
Year round, free self guided walking tour. Celebrates the significant role the Kennedy¹s played in shaping the history of Hyannis and Cape Cod. The 1.6 mile trail consists of 10 informational signs that are placed at key locations from Main Street to the harbor, finishing up at the JFK Memorial at Veteran¹s Beach Each stop provides a brief history of the site and its significance to the Kennedy¹s and their life on Cape Cod. Visitors along the trail can retrieve additional information by accessing the QR code or dialing the number on each sign. Follow the blue sail stencils on the sidewalks leading the way to each stop. www.kennedylegacytrail.com
Weekday Guided Family Field Walks
LOCATION: Cape Museum of Natural History
Join one of our naturalists and explore the world outside the Museum. Our naturalist will explain the various plants, animals, habitats, and other ecological features along the John Wing Trail. Please check the website for dates & times. www.ccmnh.org
The Mud Kitchen
LOCATION: Cape Museum of Natural History, 10am-2:30pm
Come mix, concoct, create, and make a mess! Find an earthworm, dig a tunnel, build a bridge or tunnel, make a mud pie! The Mud Kitchen is an outdoor event. You may get wet and/or muddy! Dress appropriately. Tickets: www.ccmnh.org
More Women ROCK!
LOCATION: Cotuit Center for the Arts
Thru August 18. A musical celebration, spanning 50 years of amazing women rockers, from the early pioneers to today’s superstars. Rock and Roll Hall of Famers and trailblazing women we are proud to showcase the work of are featured here. Big guitars, big voices, big attitudes, and some big hair too, these songs will get you out of your seat and on your feet. https://artsonthecape.org/explore/women-rock-ii
2024 Butterfly House & Pollinator Path
LOCATION: Cape Museum of Natural History
The Butterfly House will give visitors the chance to see and experience butterflies up close and personal. Butterflies, as well as other pollinators, are not only fun to watch, but they serve a critical purpose pollinating over 75% of the world’s flowering plants. Tickets: www.ccmnh.org
MONDAYS
Bird Carving Demonstration
LOCATION: Cape Museum of Natural History, 10am-1pm
Mon & Thurs, June 3 - August 29, Join Cape Cod wildlife woodcarver, Stephen C. Rich in the scenic Marshview Room at the Museum to observe a rare demonstration on how a simple block of wood transforms into a beautiful bird! Ask questions and enjoy the Eldridge Arnold carving workshop exhibit!
Indoor Storytime with Miss Becky
LOCATION: Centerville Public Library, 11am
this weekly indoor gathering of young minds. Come for the stories, leave with a smile! Toddlers and preschoolers welcome.
Soup Kitchen in Provincetown (SKIP)
LOCATION: United Methodist Church, 12:30-1:30pm
20 Shank Painter Road, Provincetown
SKIP serves over 150 meals a day, over 18,000 meals each season, to residents who are either in need or seek community during the long, wintertime months. www.skipfood.org/
Library Lawn Games & Book Bike
LOCATION: Falmouth Public Library, 1-3pm
Library Lawn Games is fun for all ages and everyone is welcome to come and play! While you are out playing games and having fun, stop by our Book Bike to pick up free books and DVDs, sign up for a library card, and meet FPL staff. Thru August
Cribbage
LOCATION: Cotuit Library, 3-4:40pm
The Cribbage players meet in the Art Room at Cotuit Library. Please contact the library if you are interested in playing. (508) 428-8141
TUESDAYS
Massachusetts Air & Space Museum
LOCATION: 438 Main Street, Hyannis, 10am-4pm
Tues-Sat. A boutique museum in Hyannis that showcases exhibits on the history of aviation and space exploration, focusing on ties to Massachusetts people and industry. There are several hands-on interactive exhibits to engage visitors to simulate flight. https://www.massairspace.org/
Veterans Mobile Food Pantry
LOCATION: Orleans Eastham Elks, 10am-1pm
10 McKoy Rd., Eastham
2nd and 4th Tuesday. Your DD214 id required when you sign up on your first visit. Please call 508-778-1590 for more information.
Forest Bathing: Deepening Our Relationship with Nature
LOCATION: Cape Museum of Natural History
A very special opportunity to deepen your relationship with Nature because of the unique environments provided by marsh, creek, forest, and beach. Come on a guided walk where you will be shown how to pay attention in a new way.Rain cancels the walk / The walk is approximately 1.5 miles round-trip over somewhat challenging terrain and lasts approximately 90 minutes. Tickets & times: www.ccmnh.org
Knitting for a Cause
LOCATION: Centerville Public Library, 10am-noon
This group will make mittens, shawls, hats, scarves, etc. for local nursing homes, NOAH shelters, and other places in need. Just show up! Contact Group Leader, Debi Swiderski, at dbswiderski@yahoo.com for questions or for yarn, needles or patterns.
Tuesday Story Time!
LOCATION: Brooks Free Library, Harwich, 10:30-11am
Join us every Tuesday at the Brooks Free Library, Harwich for a fun Story Time at 10:30! We will sing songs, play with scarves, read books and have a great time! This program is designed for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, but all ages are welcome. Registration is not required. This program is free.
Balloon Twist Tuesdays
LOCATION: Mashpee Commons, 12-2pm
Complimentary balloon twists every Summer Tuesday in Central Square thru August 27.
Genealogy Help Session
LOCATION: Falmouth Public Library, 2-4pm
300 Main Street
Need help in researching your family history? Stop by the Falmouth Public Library's Reference Room on Tuesdays from 2pm-4pm for a free, drop-in session with members of the Falmouth Genealogical Society!
Grief Recovery Workshop
LOCATION: Yarmouth Senior Center, 2-4pm
528 Forest Road
The Grief Recovery Method is a course designed to give people skills to deal with many of the typical responses associated with grief including reduced concentration, a sense of numbness, disrupted sleeping patterns, changed eating habits and the roller coaster of emotional energy. We will deal with the many losses that are considered grief.
Block Party: Legos in the Library!
LOCATION: Falmouth Public Library, 3:30-5pm
This is a drop-in Lego building session. Please leave your own Legos at home. All are welcome This program happens in the Children's Room. No registration is required. The Library may limit the number of attendees inside the Library.
Tech Drop In
LOCATION: Brewster Ladies Library, 4-5pm
Receive hands-on assistance to troubleshoot your technology needs. *No repairs, No Registration Required
Bingo
LOCATION: Eastham/Orleans Elks, Doors open 5pm
10 McKoy Rd, N. Eastham
First game: 6:30PM. Food and refreshments available.
Qigong with Margie Mitchell
LOCATION: West Falmouth Library, 5pm
Thru 6/25. Qigong uses exercises to optimize energy within the body, mind, and spirit, with the goal of improving and maintaining health and well being. Participants will learn different breathing patterns to activate Qi/Chi-our life force energy. Gentle stretching, warm-ups, standing postures and the “flows” of the Five Elements (metal, water, wood, fire and earth) will circulate the Qi throughout the body. Info: https://www.westfalmouthlibrary.org/
Zumba on Hyannis Village Green
LOCATION: Hyannis Village Green, 5:30-6:30pm
Shake, shimmy and smile! Get a fun workout before strolling Main Street! No rain dates. All classes are subject to change or cancellation without notice.
WEDNESDAYS
Yoga for Real Bodies
LOCATION: Marstons Mills Public Library, 7:45am
Saturdays 8am. Please call to reserve room for the next series of classes. Free and Open to the Public
Story Time at Brewster Ladies Library
LOCATION: Brewster Ladies Library, 10-30-11:30am
Every week has a theme!
Preschool Projects
LOCATION: Brooks Free Library, Harwich, 10:30-11:30am
Preschoolers and their families are invited every Wednesday at 10:30 to work on age appropriate crafts and activities! We will be doing a wide variety of projects, and some of them might be messy, so dress your child in play clothing! This program is free. No registration is required. The target audience is preschoolers, but all ages are welcome.
MidWeek Meditation
LOCATION: W. Falmouth Library, 575 West Falmouth Highway, 11am
Led by Soto Zen Buddhist priest Unshin Sangaku Dan Joslyn-sensei. No registration required; donations are welcome.
Knit Lit
LOCATION: Brooks Free Library, Harwich, 12:30-2:30pm
Experienced knitters and novices are invited to bring their needles and yarn and to share knitting stories and experiences with other knitters. For more information on joining the group please email cburke@clamsnet.org.
Dennis Maritime Museum
LOCATION: 67 School Street, 1-4pm
Admission is free, and the displays are wheelchair accessible via elevator. Open Wednesdays through August 28
Wildflower Garden Walk
LOCATION: Green Briar Nature Center,
6 Discovery Hill Rd., East Sandwich
Join an informal guided tour of the award-winning Wildflower Garden. Stroll the paths of this one-third acre garden containing over 300 plants. Advance registration is not required for this drop-in program. Fee is $12. www.thorntonburgess.org
Weekly Family Support Meetings
LOCATION: Learn to Cope, 6-7:30pm
24 Spring Bars Road, Unit 1A, Falmouth
Weekly peer-led support meetings for families affected by Substance Use Disorder. Meetings are Free & Anonymous. No Registration Required. All are Welcome.
THURSDAYS
Preschool Story Time
LOCATION: Eastham Public Library, 10:30-11:30am
In the Children's Program Room. If the weather is warm-ish and not windy, Story Time may be held outside on the Pondside Patio. Stories, songs, activities, and crafts! Questions? Contact Fran at (508) 240-5950 or fmcloughlin@clamsnet.org
Forest Bathing: Deepening Our Relationship with Nature
LOCATION: Cape Museum of Natural History
A very special opportunity to deepen your relationship with Nature because of the unique environments provided by marsh, creek, forest, and beach. Come on a guided walk where you will be shown how to pay attention in a new way.Rain cancels the walk / The walk is approximately 1.5 miles round-trip over somewhat challenging terrain and lasts approximately 90 minutes. Tickets & times: www.ccmnh.org
CC Master Gardeners “Evenings in the Garden” Series
LOCATION: CC Fairgrounds, 5pm
Join the Cape Cod Master Gardeners in their Demonstration Garden to hone your skills and gain guidance
on how to care for your garden at every stage. Free and open to the public. Find out more here.
August 8 – Maintaining the garden – managing pests and harvesting
September 5th – Looking ahead – preparing for next season
West African Drumming Class
LOCATION: Hyannis Village Green, 6-7:30pm
No experience necessary. Open to all. Bring all manner of drums, percussion, pots and pans... what ever you can express yourself with, be it percussion, sousaphone, Alto-gloop, stringed instruments, African drums, Caribbean drums, Asian drums, Native-American drums, Middle-eastern drums, Digeridoos and everything in between. Thru 8/22
Summer Movie Nights on the Green
LOCATION: Mashpee Commons, dusk
All movies start at dusk and are free to attend. Food vendors, beverages, and lawn games available.
Bring a blanket or beach chair.
JULY 18: ZOOTOPIA
JULY 25: JAWS
AUGUST 1: GHOSTBUSTERS, FROZEN EMPIRE
AUGUST 8: THE LEGO MOVIE
AUGUST 15: WONKA
AUGUST 22: E.T
FRIDAYS
Tai Chi Chih
LOCATION: Osterville Village Library. 9am
Start your weekend with Tai Chi Chih with instructor Rich Nocella. The group will meetthrough September (weather dependent). $10 per class donation to the Library are appreciated. Walk-ins welcome!
Yoga at CPL
LOCATION: Centerville Public Library, 10:30-11:30am
1st and 2nd Friday of the month. In collaboration with Yoga Neighborhood. We welcome you to join us either in-person or via Zoom! The instructor will lead class indoors in our community room. Don't forget your mat! Please request a Zoom link by 8 a.m. on the morning of the class! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdzurJb93xCnlCWRcHxJIGHa2xVUVd5cH2cc8QbrDpbHOl2Bw/viewform.
Fish Fry
LOCATION: Orleans/Eastham Elks, 5:30-7:00PM
Phone Ordering Available at 4:45 PM. https://www.elks.org/Lodges/home.cfm?LodgeNumber=2572
Outermost Contra Dance
LOCATION: Wellfleet Preservation Hall, 7-9pm
3rd Friday of the month. Come dance! New England Contra, Squares, Waltzes - Dance & make some friends. Price: $15 regular admission Special admission: $10 age 30 or younger, $5 with Student ID
SATURDAYS
Hyannis Youth & Community Center Game Room
LOCATION: Hyannis Youth and Community Center, Hyannis MA, 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Year round. Indoor fun for all! Pool tables, ping pong, chess, flat screen television, video games, computer lab with eight pc work stations, free wifi, walking track and supervised fun for the kids! Open Gym times are scheduled daily. Admission: $5 Day Pass or HYCC Membership (Barnstable Residents: $20/yr. Non-residents: $40/yr. Ask about our family discounts!) More information at www.townofbarnstable.us/hycc or call 508-790-6345.
FREE OUTDOOR MUSIC 2024
Sundays
Drummer Boy Park
Route 6A, Brewster
6pm, July to Early Sept
Mondays
Windmill Green
Route 6, Eastham
5pm, September
Fridays
Kate Gould Park, 8pm
500 Main St., Chatham
Late July - Early Sept.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Be a Big Brothers Big Sisters Mentor
LOCATION: 1934 Falmouth Rd, Centerville
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cape Cod & the Islands is the only one-to-one youth mentoring organization serving the Cape & Islands. Research shows that a match of just one year helps kids stay in school, avoid violent and risky behavior, and gain confidence. BBBS currently serves between 200-250 youth per year in long-term, one-to-one mentoring friendships with adult volunteers. 508-771-5150. www.bbbsmb.org/site/c.9gKMJZMxF7LUG/b.8453255/k.39C1/Contact_Us_to_Become_a_Mentor.htm
Autos For A.L.S. Donation Program
LOCATION: Residents of Massachusetts or Rhode Island
Do you or someone you know who lives in Massachusetts or Rhode Island have a junk car that isn’t needed anymore? Donate it to the A.L.S. Family Charitable Foundation, and your contribution will help a patient or family living with Lou Gehrig’s disease. Call 508-759-9696 to arrange a free pick up at your convenience, and get a receipt in the mail for tax purposes. www.alsfamily.org/index.php/get-involved
Volunteer With Habitat For Humanity
LOCATION: Cape-Wide
We have a variety of volunteer shifts ranging from construction and deconstruction to providing snacks and registration, to at our ReStores, and to special events. We also have volunteer roles in the office that help with the homeownership program. Contact Volunteer & Community Relations Manager Sandra Harrison at sandra@habitatcapecod.org and 508-362-3559 x28 to learn about how you can volunteer.
Volunteer Opportunity
LOCATION: Wellfleet Preservation Hall 335 Main Street, Wellfleet
Be a part of the newest cultural community center on the Outer Cape. Join the team of volunteers that helps out at events, staffs the box office, greets visitors, works on special events and program committees, and assists the staff and board in celebrating the arts in the community. 508-349-1800. http://wellfleetpreservationhall.org
Volunteer Opportunities
with The Family Pantry of Cape Cod
LOCATION: 133 Queen Anne Rd, Harwich;
Second Glance Thrift Shop: 265 Main Street (Route 28), West Harwich
The Family Pantry of Cape Cod has over 600 regular volunteers - but is always looking for a few more volunteers in the Pantry, boutique, Thrift Shop, warehouse and garden. Please sign up online at www.thefamilypantry.com/volunteering
Volunteer Opportunities with HopeHealth
LOCATION: 765 Attucks Lane, Hyannis
Answer phone calls or help raise money to help enhance the comfort and quality of life for the patients, clients and families who are experiencing serious illness or loss. http://hopehealthco.org 508-957-0200.
Volunteer Opportunities at Cape Abilities
LOCATION: Cape-wide
Make a difference in the life of a person with a disability. A variety of opportunities are available across Cape Cod, from regular weekly appointments to one-time special events. Share your skills and hobbies: help someone learn to garden, cook, paint, take photos or use a computer. Help plan a party, lead an exercise class, or join the mall walkers’ morning stroll. cblake@CapeAbilities.org 508-778-5040 X897