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MONTHLY EVENTS
Wednesday, January 22
Managing Your Cognitive Health
LOCATION: Brewster Ladies Library, 2-3:30pm
Join Alzheimer’s Family Support Center (AFSC) Co-Founder and Executive Director Molly Perdue for a discussion on cognitive health, including ways of reducing the risk of developing a dementia-related disease. While exercise and nutrition keep your heart, bones, and muscles healthy, we often overlook cognitive health. Learn to identify what impacts your brain and discover ways to manage it. To register, please go to https://www.brewsterladieslibrary.org/calendar. This program will be offered in person and via Zoom. For more information, contact BLLAEvents@BrewsterLadiesLibrary.org.
Edible and Native Landscaping
LOCATION: CHO Meetinghouse, 3 River Road, Orleans. 6PM
Join Orleans Conservation Trust and Dave Scandurra of Edible Landscapes and Food Forest Initiative for a workshop about nature-friendly landscaping. Dave has spent the last 12 years helping people build a deeper connection with nature in their yards through edible and native landscaping. He believes that the more we learn about the plants and natural world around us, the more we will appreciate and protect it.
Thursday, January 23
Music in Dementia with Dr. Randi Lebar
LOCATION: Brewster Ladies Library, 2-3:30pm
Dr. Randi Lebar will present an inspirational talk about the wild ride she has taken with her mother, pianist Elaine Lebar (born in 1928) who went viral on TikTok in 2020 while living in a memory care unit in Buzzards Bay. Specifically focusing on the magic and power of music in dementia, the talk features many videos of Elaine, and also includes lessons Randi learned along the way about finding meaning and joy in their relationship, in spite of her mother’s mental decline. Register at www.brewsterladieslibrary.org.
Friday, January 24
How to Protect Yourself from your Computer
LOCATION: Osterville Village Library, 1-2pm
Author Marc-Anthony Arena will be at the library discussing his book 'How to Protect Yourself from your Computer'. Don't miss this informative talk.
Saturday, January 25
Lunar New Year Celebration
LOCATION: 529 Main Street, Hyannis, 11am-2pm
Hosted by The Arts & Justice Collective. Organized by local Asian community members, this family-friendly and free event is filled with interactive, creative and educational activities where community members can celebrate Lunar New Years together. Traditional performances and activities for all ages. www.theartsandjusticecollective.com
Saturday, January 31
Boat Builders Show
LOCATION: Hyport Conference Center, 35 Scudder Avenue
January 31 - February 2. Hours are Friday 2-7 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m., and Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The show, created 19 years ago, raises the boating public’s awareness of the many talented, smaller, independent boat builders located on Cape Cod, the South Coast and the South Shore. Info: www.capecodmaritimemuseum.org
SUNDAYS
Meditation
LOCATION: Dennis Memorial Library, 8-9am
Begin your week right with a full-hour of meditation
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
MONDAYS
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.
Community Lunch
LOCATION: First Congregational Church, Wellfleet Noon-1pm
First Monday of the month thru May. Soup, Salad & dessert, everyone is 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/
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/
Infant Feeding Support Group
LOCATION: Eastham Public Library, 10am
Join Liz Cable, IBCLC, from Rising Tide Doulas for a drop-in infant feeding support group where you can get your questions answered whether you are chestfeeding, breastfeeding, formula feeding, pumping, or any combination of the above! Liz holds a kind, nonjudgmental space where parents can show up, take a breath, and feel held and supported just where they are. Questions? Reach out to Liz at hello@RisingTideDoulas.com
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.
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.
Together You and I Are Not Alone: Loss of Spouse Grief Support
LOCATION: Brewster Ladies Library, 10:30am
On the 1st and 3rd Tuesday morning of each month, join Maureen Keane-Bottino in a gathering for people living with the death of a spouse. The change of seasons, the progression of time, day to day activities; all can be overwhelming and challenging. In shared Grief experiences, we can create a community of support and comfort.
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!
Magic the Gathering Club
LOCATION: Brooks Free Library, Harwich, 3:30-4:30pm
Students in grades 5 and above are invited to our Magic the Gathering Club! We will have loaner decks on hand to teach new players the game and allow everyone to play whether they own a deck or not. If you already own a deck, you can bring it to the club to play with!
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.
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
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
Middle School Food and Fun
LOCATION: Brooks Free Library, Harwich, 4:15pm
Students entering grades 5 and above are invited to come and make food and have fun! We'll make a tasty food, then play games or do crafts while we eat our snack! No registration is required. This program is free. If you have any food restrictions, please email acarpenter@clamsnet.org. All of our food products can be made with allergen free alternatives if we know in advance!
FRIDAYS
Yoga at CPL
LOCATION: Centerville Public Library, 10:30-11:30am
1st and 3rd 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://oeelks.org/
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.
Friends of Snow Library Book Sale
LOCATION: Snow Library, Orleans, 10am-1pm
Every Saturday in the lower level of the library. Find gently used books in all categories,from children's classics to recently published novels, biographies poetry, and gardening guides. And we have DVDs and CDs! Cash or checks are accepted in payment. All proceeds are used to benefit the Library.
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