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38TH Annual Brewster in Bloom

DATE: Fri-Sun, May 3-5
LOCATION: Various location in Brewster
Featuring: Brewster in Bloom Fine Arts & Crafts Show, The Brewster Band Spring Concert, Cape Cod 5 Bloom Run, Brewster in Bloom Town Parade. For a complete list of activities visit: https://brewster-capecod.com/brewster-events/brewster-in-bloom/


Inaugural Donkey Dash 5k to Benefit the Latham Centers

DATE: Early bird registration ends 3/31/ Event Sunday, May 19
LOCATION: Hog Island Brewery in Orleans
This FAMILY-FRIENDLY event will be a 5K road race for all ages, with a celebration, great food, and a raffle following the race. Our guests of honor, Esther and Esau will be there too - for petting and photo opportunities! Registration & more info: https://www.lathamcenters.org/how-you-can-help/events/donkey-dash/


Fishing for a Mission
Grand Opening + Ribbon Cutting

DATE: Tuesday, May 7, 11am
LOCATION: 47 Main St., Buzzards Bay
We are thrilled to open our doors for an open house from 11:00 am to 11:45 am. This will be immediately followed by the ribbon-cutting event, hosted by the Cape Cod Canal Region Chamber of Commerce from 11:45 am to 12:00 pm. Prepare for an unforgettable ceremony, highlighted by a United States Coast Guard flyover and a stirring rendition of the national anthem by renowned Off-Broadway singer and actress Debra Toscano. More info: https://fishingforthemission22.org/event/ribbon-cutting-resource-center/


Fishing for a Mission
Black Sea Bass Fishing Tournament

DATE: Friday, May 31-Sunday, June 2
LOCATION: 47 Main St., Buzzards Bay
Prepare for an exhilarating weekend brimming with daily prizes for both adult and junior anglers. Adults stand a chance to win from a generous cash prize pool sponsored by Kingman Yacht Center that exceeds $6,100. But there’s more – in partnership with Macos Bait & Tackle and Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries, we are launching the “22” fishing campaign. This vital initiative pays tribute to the 22 veterans lost to suicide each day by tagging 22 Black Sea Bass for the event. Each tagged fish represents a $1,000 prize, potentially adding $22,000 to the overall winnings. Our aim is to raise awareness and support the prevention of veteran suicide, while at the same time offering a uniquely challenging and rewarding fishing experience. https://fishingforthemission22.org/event/black-sea-bass-fishing-tournament/


Cape Cod Pirate Festival

DATE: June 1 & 2; 8 & 9
LOCATION: Joshua Sears Memorial Field across from Yarmouth Town Hall
4 STAGES of entertainment offer Swashbuckling Adventure! Rollicking Music, Stormy Shanties, and Buccaneers Galore! https://www.capecodpiratefestival.com/


WEEKLY EVENTS


SUNDAY


Meditation

DATE: Sundays, 8-9am
LOCATION: Dennis Memorial Library

Begin your week right with a full-hour of meditation

Kennedy Legacy Trail

DATE: Year round, free self guided walking tour
LOCATION: Brochures and maps will be available at the JFK Museum 
on Main Street, Hyannis
 
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

 Elder Services Employment Program

DATE: Ongoing
LOCATION: Elder Services of Cape Cod
68 Route 134. South Dennis

Funding renewed for Elder Service’s Senior Community Service Employment Program. The program helps low-income adults age 55 and older overcome barriers to employment. The program offers jobseekers a chance to start earning while learning new skills and building a professional network. Visit escci.org workforce programs section or call Kerri at 508-394-4630 to learn how you can enroll now.

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MONDAY


Tech Help

DATE: Mon & Wed, 10am-Noon
LOCATION: Cotuit Library

30-minute appointment. Have questions about your phone, computer or any other kind of technology device or program? Schedule an outdoor appointment with Eleanor, and she will help you out!ehumphreys@clamsnet.org

Baby's First Year

DATE: Mondays, 11am-noon
LOCATION: Snow Library, Orleans

Join parent and family support specialist Ali Burns to connect with other new parents for social connection and resources. Registration required; please call (508) 240-3310.

Indoor Storytime with Miss Becky

DATE: Mondays at 11:00am
LOCATION: Centerville Public Library

this weekly indoor gathering of young minds. Come for the stories, leave with a smile! Toddlers and preschoolers welcome.

Soup Kitchen in Provincetown (SKIP)

DATE: Mon-Fri, 12:30-1:30pm
LOCATION: United Methodist Church,
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/

Cotuit Puzzlers Jigsaw Group

DATE: Mondays, 1-3pm
LOCATION: Cotuit Library

Piece together new friends and good conversation over our extensive collection of jigsaw puzzles and a cuppa. Work together on a single puzzle or do them separately. Roll away the puzzle to take home or work on next week without losing
your place. All are welcome.  

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TUESDAY


Morning Meditation

DATE: 2nd Tuesday of the month, 8:30am
LOCATION: Marstons Mills Library

Learn how to quickly and easily relax, rejuvinate and start your day with positive energy.

Mother Goose on the Loose

DATE: Tuesdays, 10-10:30am
LOCATION: West Falmouth Library
Miss Angie hosts Mother Goose on the Loose Tuesdays 10-10:30am. For Ages 0-3 and Caregivers – A 30 minute early literacy program including songs, rhymes, and stories. Optional Stay and Play until 11am. Story Boat is 11:15-11:45am Tuesdays. For Ages 3-5 and Caregivers – stories, songs, and fingerplays. Registration required.

Massachusetts Air & Space Museum

DATE: Tues-Sat, 10am-4pm
LOCATION: 438 Main Street, Hyannis
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

DATE: 2nd and 4th Tuesday, 10am-1pm
LOCATION: Orleans Eastham Elks
10 McKoy Rd., Eastham

Your DD214 id required when you sign up on your first visit. Please call 508-778-1590 for more information.

Knitting for a Cause

DATE: Tuesdays, 10am-noon
LOCATION: Centerville Public Library

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.

  Indoor Story Time!

DATE: Tuesdays, 10:30-11am
LOCATION: Brooks Free Library, Harwich

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.

Genealogy Help Session

DATE: Tuesdays, 2-4pm
LOCATION: Falmouth Public Library
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

DATE: Tuesdays, 2-4pm
LOCATION: Yarmouth Senior Center
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.

Seaside Knitters

DATE: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2-4pm
LOCATION: West Falmouth Library

This is an open group, all levels of proficiency are welcome. Bring an unfinished work or start a new project.

Block Party: Legos in the Library!

DATE: Tuesdays, 3:30-5pm
LOCATION: Falmouth Public Library

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.

Scrabble

DATE: Tuesdays, 4-8pm
LOCATION: Sandwich Public Library

Join avid Scrabble players at the library. Bring a board or use one of ours. No registration required.

Tech Drop In

DATE: Tuesdays, 4-5pm
LOCATION: Brewster Ladies Library

Receive hands-on assistance to troubleshoot your technology needs. *No repairs, No Registration Required

Bingo

DATE: Tuesdays, Doors open 5pm
LOCATION: Eastham/Orleans Elks
10 McKoy Rd, N. Eastham

First game: 6:30PM. Food and refreshments available.

Chess Club

DATE: Tuesdays, 5-8pm
LOCATION: Falmouth Public Library

Players of all ages and skill levels are welcome! Just come to the circulation desk to grab a chess board and enjoy some lovely rounds of chess!

Qigong with Margie Mitchell

DATE: Tuesdays, 5pm thru 2/16
LOCATION: West Falmouth Library
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/

  

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WEDNESDAY


Yoga for Real Bodies

DATE: Wednesdays at 7:45am
Saturdays 8am
LOCATION: Marstons Mills Public Library

Please call to reserve room for the next series of classes. Free and Open to the Public

Healthy Eating Course for Older Adults

DATE: Wednesdays, 9-11:30 a.m. beginning February 29
LOCATION: Falmouth Senior Center, 780 Main Street
Healthy Eating for Successful Living has changed lives with its focus on strategies to improve wellness and prevent chronic disease development or progression. Participants in this course not only eat better, they feel better too! Free

Story Time at Brewster Ladies Library

DATE: Wednesdays, 10-30-11:30am
LOCATION: Brewster Ladies Library

Every week has a theme!

Preschool Projects

DATE: Wednesdays, 10:30-11:30am
LOCATION: Brooks Free Library, Harwich

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.

Weekly Meditation Class

DATE: Wednesdays at 11am
LOCATION: W. Falmouth Library, 575 West Falmouth Highway
Led by Soto Zen Buddhist priest Unshin Sangaku Dan Joslyn-sensei. No registration required; donations are welcome.

Sensory Storytime

DATE: Wednesdays, 11am-noon
LOCATION: Centerville Public Library

Weekly 20 minute Storytime limited to 6 children (of all participation levels) and especially welcoming to those with sensory sensitivities. We’ll enjoy stories, songs, dancing and bubbles followed by free play until noon. We have wiggle chairs and will share a variety of sensory items, but feel free to bring your own and/or noise-cancelling headphones. To register, email Miss Megan at missmegan@clamsnet.org or call (508) 790-6220 x106.

Knit Lit

DATE: Wednesdays, 12:30-2:30pm
LOCATION: Brooks Free Library, Harwich

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.

Movie Day at Snow Library

DATE: Wednesdays at 2pm
LOCATION: Snow Library, Orleans
Free movies every Wednesday! https://www.snowlibrary.org/snow-library-events/

The Art of Slow Stitching with Upcycled Fabrics

DATE: Wednesdays  thru Feb. 20, 4-6pm
LOCATION: Cape Cod Tech
A four-week journey into the art of slow stitching using upcycled fabrics, where the intention is to relax and create something beautiful from the everyday. Basic materials are provided, so you can focus on the joy of stitching by hand. https://members.orleanscapecod.org/events/details/the-art-of-slow-stitching-with-upcycled-fabrics-01-31-2024-5617?calendarMonth=2024-01-01

Girls Who Code

DATE: Wednesdays, 4:30pm
LOCATION: Hyannis Public Library

irls Who Code is a national organization to help end gender inequity in computer science. We’ll be meeting in the library but we can also zoom in people that feel more comfortable at home! We’ll be learning new vocabulary, coding in Scratch, participating in challenges and following along in the non-fiction book “Learn to Code and Change the World”. We will meet for at least 12 weeks. Registration is strongly encouraged – as well as the motivation to attend as many of these classes as possible. For more information, please contact Kelly at kdepin@clamsnet.org.Hya

Weekly Family Support Meetings

DATE: Wednesdays, 6-7:30pm
LOCATION: Learn to Cope
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.

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THURSDAY


Preschool Story Time

DATE: Thursdays, 10:30-11:30am
LOCATION: Eastham Public Library

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

Storytime at Snow Library

DATE: Thursdays, 10:30am
LOCATION: Snow Library, Orleans

Let’s meet inside the children’s area for some stories, a song and a craft. All are welcome, please wear a mask. Sponsored by the Friends of Snow Library.

English-Portuguese Storytime

DATE: Thursdays, 11am
LOCATION: Hyannis Public Library

Story times can be twice as fun if there’s twice the language – twice the story tellers and twice the singers! Kelly, the Youth Services Librarian is joining forces with Milvia Nogueira, our tri-lingual community relations liaison to have fun with little ones and their families in English AND Portuguese. No registration is necessary.

Teen Dungeons & Dragon Club

DATE: Last Thursday of the Month, 3:30-6:30
LOCATION: Centerville Public Library
Ages 11-16, beginners welcome. Advanced registration required. 508-790-6220 x105

Middle School Makers

DATE: Thursdays, 4-5pm
LOCATION: Brooks Free Library

Middle and High School students can come to the Brooks Free Library to create a variety of projects. We'll have edible projects like dirt cake or diy pop tarts, craft based projects like spoon catapults or friendship bracelets, and some STEM based challenges. Every week will features something different! No registration is required, students can simply show up to the program. If students want to take the bus from the Monomoy Regional Middle School, the library bus number is 307.

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FRIDAY


Library Crafty Coffee Hour

DATE: Fridays, 10am-noon
LOCATION: Provincetown Public Library

Join Amy and Deborah in the Marc Jacobs Room for Crafty Coffee Hour on Friday mornings for a great start to the weekend. Grab a cup to go, stay and craft with us, bring something you’re working on or just visit. Baked goods have been known to periodically appear. If you’d like to make your own arts and crafts project, the library on Fridays is the place to be.

Yoga at CPL

DATE: 1st and 3rd Friday of the month
10:30-11:30am
LOCATION: Centerville Public Library

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
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Friday Films

DATE: Fridays, 3-5pm
LOCATION: Falmouth Public Library,
300 Main St

Registration is required and is limited to 25 people. To find out what movie is playing and to register to attend, go to the Falmouth Public Library's events calendar page or call us at 508-457-2555 x7. https://www.falmouthpubliclibrary.org/events

Friday Kid's Craft!

DATE: Fridays, 2:30-3:30pm
LOCATION: Brooks Free Library, Harwich

July 15: Butterfly Flappers July 22: Yarn Turtles July 29: Rope Climber 8/5: Fish Gobbler 8/12: Origami 8/19: Pipecleaner Creatures 8/26: Magnetic Fish 9/2: Shark. Generally projects are designed with school aged children in mind. Younger children are welcome, but may need adult assistance. This program is free. No registration is required.

Fish Fry

DATE: Fridays, 5:30-7:00PM
LOCATION: Orleans/Eastham Elks

Phone Ordering Available at 4:45 PM. https://www.elks.org/Lodges/home.cfm?LodgeNumber=2572

Outermost Contra Dance

DATE: 3rd Friday of the month, 7-9pm
LOCATION: Wellfleet Preservation Hall

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

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SATURDAY


 Move It! Movement and Music for Kids

DATE: Saturdays, 10:30am
LOCATION: Hyannis Public Library

This program is for kids who like to MOVE. We’ll be playing games, singing songs, and acting out parts of stories for 30 minutes. Sometimes you just need to MOVE to learn! This program is designed for children ages 4-6. As long as it’s warmer than 30 degrees and the weather looks nice, we’ll be there! Masks and registration are required to attend the event. https://hyannislibrary.org/event/move-it-2022-01-22/2022-01-22/

Hyannis Youth & Community Center Game Room

DATE:  ONGOING 9:00 am - 9:00 pm 
LOCATION: Hyannis Youth and Community Center, Hyannis MA 
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.

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APRIL EVENTS


Old Village Walk

DATE: Thursday, April 25, 10am
LOCATION: Downtown Chatham
Join members of the Friends of Trees for a walk following Main Street in Chatham to the Lighthouse where it loops back to town. The trail includes over a dozen of Chatham’s most notable trees. www.chathamconservationfoundation.org/earth-day-arbor-day-2023

Bitter

DATE: April 25 through May 12
Thu, Fri at 7:30pm; Sat at 5pm; Sun at 2pm
LOCATION: Cotuit of the Arts
BITTER is a farcical homage to the works of two German Art House directors Rainer Werner Fassbinder and Werner Herzog. Fassbinder a prolific filmmaker, actor, and dramatist, who died tragically at the height of his career, at the age of 37. Werner Hertzog revolutionary artist, known for his unorthodox approach to filmmaking. Both known for constantly reinventing the process of capturing the story, blending elements of Hollywood Melodrama, Social Criticism and The Avant-Garde technique’s, to create dream like worlds. Tickets, www.artsonthecape.org/explore/bitter


Arbor Day Friends of Trees, Tree sapling give-away

DATE: Friday, April 26, 11am – 2pm
LOCATION: Lobby, Chatham Community Center
Come by to pick up a free white oak or tulip poplar tree whip! www.chathamconservationfoundation.org/earth-day-arbor-day-2023

Movie Matinee: What’s Eating Gilbert Grape

DATE: April, April 26, 2-4PM
LOCATION: Brewster Ladies Library
Gilbert Grape (Johnny Depp) is a small-town young man with a lot of responsibility. Chief among his concerns are his mother (Darlene Cates), who is so overweight that she's unable to leave the house, and his younger brother with a mental impairment, Arnie (Leonardo DiCaprio), who has a knack for finding trouble. Rated PG-13. To register, visit www.brewsterladieslibrary.org.


Chatham Town Clean-Up

DATE: Saturday, April 27, 9am and 11am
LOCATION: Mayo House, 540 Main Street
Meet to be assigned route, gloves, safety vests and trash grabbers. Clean Up routes will be ~1 mile. Bring friends and family!www.chathamconservationfoundation.org/earth-day-arbor-day-2023

Celebrate International Marconi Day.

DATE: Saturday, April 27, 10am-4pm
LOCATION: Chatham Marconi Maritime Center
You can learn about the early days of communication and watch live demonstrations of legacy Morse Code messages being sent around the world from the original radio operations building, constructed over one-hundred years ago, at Ryders Cove in Chatham. www.ChathamMarconi.Org.

Lincoln: Life, Law and Leadership

DATE: Saturday, April 27, 1-2:30pm
LOCATION: Jonathan Bourne Public Library
19 Sandwich Road, Bourne
Where have all the great leaders gone? We will examine how, as a politician, Lincoln mastered all the art of communication and compromise;and as a leader, envisioned a goal and attained it by tempering responsibility and determination with compassion and hope. No Registration Required

An Insider’s View of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court

DATE: Sat., April 27, 2-3:30pm
LOCATION: Brewster Ladies Library
Supreme Judicial Court Associate Justice Scott Kafker will be on hand to discuss the role and authority of the Court in Massachusetts. Through case examples, he will share how the justices approach legal issues and provide information on the hierarchy of our court system and the differentiation between state and federal authority. 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.


Combating Hate:
Building Bridges Across The Cape”

DATE: Sunday April 28, 1:30-3:30pm
Sunday, May 19, 1:30-3:30pm
LOCATION: APRIL: Cape Space,
100 Independence Drive, Hyannis.
MAY: Cape Cod & Islands Association of Realtors
22 Mid Tech Drive, West Yarmouth
Barnstable No Place for Hate and several other organizations are hosting two Community Meetings. Each Meeting is addressing pervasive and troubling levels of intolerance and hate and what we can do. The Community Meetings will be held in Hyannis and in West Yarmouth. Each will discuss, recommend, and develop an Action Plan to build bridges for communication, dialog, and increase engagement across the Cape’s divide of differences. The Action Plan will be managed by the Barnstable No Place for Hate with its partners. The public is invited to attend either (or both) meetings. Please RSVP Click – on link: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/barnstable-no-place-for-hate-80619291153 (scroll down, and select one of the meetings)


BHI DINK it Forward Charity Pickleball Tournament

DATE: Sat., June 1
LOCATION: Barnstable Pickleball Complex
Have fun playing pickleball while supporting Cape Cod youth struggling with substance use and mental health challenges. This Round Robin Tournament will feature four events: Women's Doubles and Men's Doubles in two separate divisions -Intermediate with a start time of noon - and Advanced beginning at 3:00. EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION https://pickleballbrackets.com/ptd.aspx?eid=58F5EB81-B37B-4944-9723-CF1C8FA4ABEB


MAY EVENTS


Container Gardening Lecture

DATE: Wednesday May 1, 2pm
LOCATION: The Osterville Village Library
award-winning horticulture expert and local author, C.L. Fornari, presenting an informative lecture on container gardening. For more information or to register for this free, in-person only event, please contact Amy Wolfe at awolfe@clamsnet.org or call the Osterville Village Library directly at (508)428-5757


38TH Annual Brewster in Bloom

DATE: Fri-Sun, May 3-5
LOCATION: Various location in Brewster
Featuring: Brewster in Bloom Fine Arts & Crafts Show, The Brewster Band Spring Concert, Cape Cod 5 Bloom Run, Brewster in Bloom Town Parade. For a complete list of activities visit: https://brewster-capecod.com/brewster-events/brewster-in-bloom/

Beyond the Portrait

DATE: Friday, May 3, 2:30PM
LOCATION: Nye Museum Grange Hall,
91 Old County Road, East Sandwich
Learn more about Seth and Sally Nye, why these portraits are such a significant part of Sandwich history, the town-wide campaign that brought them back to Sandwich in 2006. Registration is required and can be completed online at www.nyemuseum.org/events or by calling 508-888-4213. Registration is $5 and can be paid in advance online or at the door. Light refreshments will be served.


Ocean Commotion

DATE: Saturday, May 4 & 18; June 1 & 15
10:30am-11:30am
LOCATION: Cape Museum of Natural History, Brewster
Climate change is not just warming the atmosphere, it is also making oceans more acidic. Learn what ocean acidification means for creatures like clams and oysters that use calcium carbonate to build their shells, and for the development of young horseshoe crabs and lobsters.Registration recommended Call 508-896-3867, ext. 133. Free with Museum Admission. Open to adults & children ages 8+; Family groups encouraged. www.ccmnh.org

Sears Families, Salt Works, and Sea Captains

DATE: Saturday, May 4, 2pm
LOCATION: Jacob Sears Memorial Library
23 Center Street in East Dennis
The hour-long presentation will be filled with historic images and early artifacts with local provenance as part of the Dennis Historical Society’s ongoing 2024 lecture series. A $5 donation is suggested.


Garden Design 101

DATE: Sunday, May 5, 11am.
LOCATION: Cape Museum of Natural History, Brewster
Topics include assessment and function, enclosure and third dimension, texture and shape, rhythm and repeat planting, timing, massing, color, and maintenance. Ticket price does NOT include admission to the Museum. www.ccmnh.org


Mashpee Chamber of Commerce Annual Golf Tournament

DATE: Monday, May 6, 10am
LOCATION: Willowbend Country Club
Attendees will enjoy doughnuts and coffee, boxed lunch by Dino’s Bar & Grill, followed by a lunch buffet and silent auction. This tournament provides an opportunity for the Mashpee Chamber to raise scholarship funds that benefit several Mashpee High School Seniors, allowing them to further their education after graduation. All are encouraged to play in or sponsor this event and can register at: https://www.mashpeechamber.com/golf-tournamen


Cape Cod British Car Club Show

DATE: Saturday, May 11, 12:30-3PM
LOCATION: Falmouth ReStore, 805 Gifford Street Ext.
Habitat for Humanity of Cape Cod has teamed up with the Cape Cod British Car Club to raise funds to build more affordable homes on Cape Cod with local families. the Cape Cod British Car Club will host a classic and modern car show with a 50/50 raffle, a best-in-car contest, and Hank’s Franks will be grilling free hot dogs on-site. This will be a fun and family-friendly event for all ages to enjoy, and as always, there are plenty of great finds at the Falmouth ReStore


Treasured Life's Not on My Cape Walk

DATE: Sunday, May 12, 11am-1:30pm
LOCATION: Village Green
367 Main St., Hyannis
Benefiting sex-trafficking Survivors across Cape & Islands and will feature survivor Cathy Boyle. Help increase awareness of sex- trafficking, support a safe house program and recovery for survivors across Cape Cod. Register at www.treasuredlifeinitiative.org.


Bird Walk & Talk

DATE: Wednesdays, May 15 & 29, and June 12
9:30am–11am
LOCATION: Cape Museum of Natural History, Brewster
Bird Walk & Talk 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


The Master Gardener Association of Cape Cod
25th Anniversary Plant Sale

DATE: Saturday, May 18, begins 9am
LOCATION: Cape Cod Fairgrounds, East Falmouth
This year the Cape Cod Master Gardeners have climate change in mind with pollinator friendly native plants, a large selection of perennials including succulents and dahlias, plus affordable hydrangeas and rhododendrons. Gardeners will be delighted with the wide variety of tomatoes not usually available in garden shops, veggie seedlings to get your production off to a flying start, and over forty varieties of herbs to season all that produce. For more information, visit: https://mastergardenerscc.org

Walk with Our Archaeologist

DATE: Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 1pm.
LOCATION: Cape Museum of Natural History, Brewster
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. REGISTRATION REQUIRED www.ccmnh.org

Annual 2024 Dave Birtwell Memorial Walk for Alzheimer’s

DATE: Saturday, May 18, 11am-2pm
LOCATION: Scusett Beach Reserve, Sandwich
This year’s event features live music and dancing by the Sound Dunes swing ensemble, a cookout and lunch with all the fixings, and a lovely stroll along the Cape Cod Canal. This event is free and open to the public- you don’t have to give to walk, and you don’t have to walk to give! Bring your families, friends, neighbors, and dogs. All funds raised support free services for our Alzheimer’s/dementia community. https://www.alzfamilysupport.org/


VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:


Be a Big Brothers Big Sisters Mentor

DATE: Ongoing
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

DATE: Ongoing
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

DATE: Ongoing
LOCATION: Cape-Wide
When you build with HFH, you get a nice workout, spend time with great people, and know that you’re making a difference in the world. Don’t want to hammer? Contact dawn@habitatcapecod.org or 508-362-3559 X16 to learn about other ways you can help.


Volunteer Opportunity

DATE: Ongoing
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

DATE: Ongoing
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

DATE: Ongoing
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

DATE: Ongoing
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

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