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!

Summer Sounds Free Concert Series

DATE: Tues & Fri, thru Aug. 29
6-7:30PM
LOCATION: Aselton Park, Hyannis
Bring your blankets, chairs and put on your dancin' shoes every Tuesday and Friday night!
Plenty of local talent to keep you movin and groovin each week

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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

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.

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.

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

Falmouth Village Movies Under the Stars

DATE: Wednesdays, 6pm
LOCATION: Peg Noonan Park, Falmouth
BYO blankets or chairs and enjoy some outdoor family time! Weather permitting!

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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.

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.

Eastern Bank Summer Concert Series

DATE: Thursdays, 6:30pm
LOCATION: Buzzards Bay Park
Enjoy live music FREE every Thursday night by the Canal
8/24 – Band of Brothers (Classic Rock Hits)

Falmouth Town Band Concerts

DATE: Thursdays, 7pm
LOCATION: Music and Arts Pavilion, Marine Park
Next to Falmouth Harbor; all concerts are free of charge and open to the public. Bring your chair or blanket for your comfort and enjoyment. 7PM.
 

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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

Forest Bathing: Deepening Our Relationship with Nature

DATE: Fridays in September and October
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. The walk is approximately 1.5 miles round-trip over somewhat challenging terrain and lasts approximately 90 minutes. *Rain cancels the walk. Times: www.ccmnh.org

Captain Bangs Hallet House Museum Tours

DATE: Friday through Sunday, 1 to 4 p.m.
LOCATION: 11 Strawberry Lane, Yarmouth Port
A fully furnished 19th century Victorian home with marine artifacts from the 19th century sea-faring ventures. General admission is $5. Historical Society of Old Yarmouth members, youth 18 and under, active military personnel and Yarmouth residents are free. Visit www.HSOY.org/events for more information.

Friday Films

DATE: Fridays, 2pm
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

Voyage Through Our Solar System

DATE: Saturdays in September and October
LOCATION: Cape Museum of Natural History
Two Sessions: 10:15am or 11:30am. Explore the history of the Apollo program and make a space souvenir! Experiment with building a Moon Base Camp! Experience Astronaut Breathing Bubbles: Breath of Fresh Air! Info: www.ccmnh.org

 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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SEPTEMBER EVENTS

 Cape Wide Job Fair Series

DATE: September 27, 10am-1pm
LOCATION: Harwich Community Center, 100 Oak Street on 9/13
Gus Canty Community Center, 790 Main Street, Falmouth on 9/20
Sturgis Charter School Community Building at 529 Main Street, Hyannis on 9/27
Come to one, two or all three hiring events! Free Gas Cards for the first 10 registered job seekers through the door at each event! Pre-Register: https://www.masshire-capeandislands.com/cape-wide-job-fair/

Home Selling Seminar

DATE: Sandwich Public Library
LOCATION: Wed., September 27, 6:30pm
A presentation of what sellers need to know to set themselves up for success and minimize stress in today’s real estate market. This event is free to the public however, registration is required through the Library Event Calendar. To find more information about this or any future programs and events, please visit the Library website at www.sandwichpubliclibrary.com

The Life and Death (mostly death) of Edgar Allan Poe

DATE: Thur., September 28, 6:30-8pm
LOCATION: Whelden Library, West Barnstable
Join retired judge and storyteller Gregory Williams for a thrilling evening of history and mystery. Free - registration Suggested, visit: bit.ly/3O8OPTL

Mashpee's Annual Oktoberfest

DATE: Sat., September 30, 10am-4pm
LOCATION: Mashpee Commons
Join us for a full day of fun at Mashpee Commons Green. We'll have entertainment throughout the day which will include: The Vagabonds, dance demos from Haley School of Irish Step Dance and New England Ballet Theatre Company, the keg toss, children’s games, face painting, and crafts. We'll also have a variety of "Fair Style" food along with 30+ arts and craft vendors! Don't forget to visit our Bier Garten! The rain date is the next day, Sunday, October 1st from 11am-4pm.

Cape Cod Flippz

DATE: Sat., September 30, 11am-2pm
LOCATION: Sagamore Inn's Canalside Pavilion
Colorful Kidz creates room makeovers for kids in need, ages 2-18, on Cape Cod, who have experienced a medical issue, trauma or something more complex. Cape Cod Flippz is our signature event. Four teams are competing to sell their refurbished yard sale finds to the general public. To join the fun purchase event tickets at https://www.sagamoreinncapecod.com/store/event/cape-cod-flippz-for-colorful-kidz/

Kalliope Reed Quintet

DATE: Sat., September 30, 7pm
LOCATION: Thacher Hall, Route 6A, Yarmouth Port.
Come hear a reed quintet play two “blue” pieces by George Gershwin, the “Blue Monday,” opera and “Rhapsody in Blue” as well as Latin American music to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. Tickets can be reserved at www.hsoy.org/events.

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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