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UI::Dialog::Console - console meta-class for UI::Dialog.
use UI::Dialog::Console; my $d = new UI::Dialog::Console ( title => 'Default', height => 20, width => 65, listheight => 5 ); # Either a CDialog, Whiptail or ASCII msgbox widget should be displayed # with a preference for CDialog. $d->msgbox( title => 'Welcome!', text => 'Welcome one and all!' );
UI::Dialog::Console is simply another meta-class for UI::Dialog. This class simply has a different order of priority than UI::Dialog and no GUI support.
This class is simply a nice way to try and ensure a Console based widget set.
new( @options ) EXAMPLE my $d = new( title => 'Default Title', backtitle => 'Backtitle', width => 65, height => 20, listheight => 5, order => [ 'cdialog', 'whiptail', 'ascii' ] ); DESCRIPTION This is the Class Constructor method. It accepts a list of key => value pairs and uses them as the defaults when interacting with the various widgets. RETURNS A blessed object reference of the UI::Dialog::Console class. OPTIONS The (...)'s after each option indicate the default for the option. debug = 0,1,2 (0) order = [ kdialog, xdialog ] (as indicated) PATH = [ /bin, /usr/bin, /usr/local/bin, /opt/bin ] (as indicated) backtitle = "backtitle" ('') title = "title" ('') beepbefore = 0,1 (0) beepafter = 0,1 (0) height = \d+ (20) width = \d+ (65) listheight = \d+ (5)
PERLDOC UI::Dialog UI::Dialog::Backend UI::Dialog::Backend::ASCII UI::Dialog::Backend::CDialog UI::Dialog::Backend::Whiptail MAN FILES dialog(1), whiptail(1)
Please email the author with any bug reports. Include the name of the module in the subject line.
Kevin C. Krinke, <email@example.com>
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It is considered one of the best restaurants in the country, having already won international fame. It promotes the Portuguese cuisine with the creative skills of chef Miguel Castro e Silva.
Refurbished in late 2005, it has now a new area with counter and tables where they serve light meals and wine by the glass. Thus, there are two different areas: the restaurant room itself and the room for snacks and wines. The menu is renewed frequently, in accordance with seasons and their products.
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What do you get when you take a Lotus Elise S, subtract one 2ZZ Toyota four-banger, and substitute a Honda K-Series VTEC engine? You go back one in the alphabet and get the Stark Automotive Lotus Elise R. The crew starts with a base Elise, strips the car down and rebuilds the already-nimble sports car to customer specifications. The new mill is a K20A i-VTEC that normally sees duty in Type-R Hondas mated to a K20 six-speed gearbox. The result is a car that can reach 60 mph from a cold start in 3.9 seconds and achieve a top speed of around 160 mph. And how much does all that fun set you back?
This little green Lotus is set to cost approximately $53,500, though it's cheaper if you've already got an Elise of your own that can be converted. That's a fairly reasonable price given the promised performance and the novelty of getting a car with a "powered by VTEC" sticker that is actually powered by VTEC. In addition, you might be able to shed a few pounds and Pounds by foregoing the six layers of super green spray. The car also comes with a 12-month warranty, though we're guessing it doesn't cover rolling your super Elise into the Thames at 160 mph. [AutoBlog.nl via MotorAuthority]


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Chroniclers are not unanimous as to his place of birth. Some say he was born at Kahotwal whereas others believe it to be Harat.however, his date of Birth is 19 Rabi-Ul-Anwal 592 Hijri.
He was Syed from parents. His father was Syed Abul Rahim, was the grand son of Hazrat Ghaus-ul-Azam Sheikh Abdul Qadir Jilani and mother, Jamila Khatun, the elder sister of Baba Farid.
Early Education
His studies started at home; learnt the Qu'ran and some lessons on Arabic and Persian from his father. The mother took special care in his moral and spiritual up bringing. After initial studies at home, he repaired to the care of his maternal uncle, Baba Farid, at Pak pattan
Higher Studies
According to the Gulzar-e-Sabri, he reached Pak pattan in 601 Hijri with his mother and Abu Qasim 'Gurgani' 'In a craven after having traveled an arduous journey of eleven days. He was nine at the time. There he learnt the Arabic and Persian to a certain higher standard, acquired expertise in Analysis and Parsing, and completed the six or seven-year syllabus in a short period of two years. His mother left him in the care of his brother and returned to Harat. She, however, said to her brother on the departure, "My son is extremely shy and quiet; would never say or demand anything. Take care of his food." Baba Farid promised.
Appointed to distribute food
Thinking that lest Hazrat Makhdoom should feel shy or cautious, remain hungry sometimes, or that he should get food without asking entrusted him the duty of the distribution of food to the people. This was also to train him mentally and practically. He joy-fully accepted the appointment, distributed food two times a day, in between engaged in prayers, but after the evening prayers he attended to the discourses of Baba Farid.
He dispensed with his duties well; did not partake a single morsel form the langar, kept fasts, and when had nothing to break them in the evenings, would go to the jungle and ate wild berries and fruits.
Title of the Sabir
He did his duties for 12 years. Frequent and continuous fasting made him weak. When his mother came and saw him, she complained to his brother of her son's weakness and alleged that he had kept him hungry.
Baba Farid replied, "I appointed him the administration of the langar" Then said to him, "why did you not eat from it?" Hazrat Makhdoom replied, "you ordered me to distribute the food and not to partake from it." His reply surprised all. Baba Farid remarked. "He is Sabir (patient). God has not created him to eat." Later the word became a part of his name.
Prayers and Meditation
He continuously prayed and his abolition was never disrupted. Continuous fasting made him weak and famished.
Tazkaratul Aulia-Hind mentions that Baba Farid, his maternal uncle, admitted him to the Order and sought his pledge of obedience in 623 Hijri.
His Marriage
The story of his marriage is very interesting. After a long time his mother came from Harat and requested her brother to marry his daughter to her son. Baba Farid replied, "He has nothing to do with marriage. He is lost in meditation and awe- some ness." The sister said. "This is an excuse since he is an orphan, you decline the request." Baba Farid, upon this, married away his daughter, Khadija, to him. During the night when the bride entered the room, she found him lost in prayers. When finished, he asked who she was. She replied, "your wife!"
Hazrat Makhdoom said. "How can he accommodate two in my heart? I have already it to one." As he uttered the words a fire burned the bride to ashes.
At Kalahari
When attained the outer as well as spiritual knowledge his
Teachers, Baba Farid, led him out of his room one day and made him sit in an open place. Hazrat Nizam Uddin who was not bestowed upon the rank of the spiritual heir attended the ceremony. Baba Farid put a green turban on his head and taught him the secret ism-e-azam drawn in the Order by word of mouth, and asked him to select a place to serve Him as a center for the movement of the spread of Islam. He preferred Delhi. Baba further gave him role of the heir and wrote the letter of sainthood in his own hand and instructed him to show it Sheikh Jamal Uddin resident of Hansi and the bearer of Baba Farid's stamp. Accordingly Makhdoom Sabir presented himself to Sheikh Jamal Uddin. Both disagreed each other. As a result he was denied Delhi and so moved to Kalahari.
The theologians of Kalahari were unaware of his rank among the mystics and started opposing him and treated his followers badly. Once he along with his followers went to say the Junia prayer to the Jama Majid and sat in the front row. Thereafter came the theologians and told him to vacate the place, as it was not suitable for him. His followers refused to move away. The theologians turned violent. Hazrat Sabir raised his head and said that the saint was only entitled to sit there. They demanded proof of his being the saint. He replied the proof was there. They would all die and the city is ruined completely. Saying this he went out of the mosque. The building of the mosque not only collapsed and killed all under it but also a disease struck the city and destroyed it completely.
The Prayer and Meditation
He stayed on a mound near the ruins of the Kalahari and used to say that loneliness was better than habitation. He was taciturn by nature and engaged himself whole heartily in prayer and meditation. His awe some ness was such as no man could stand to it. He was absorbed beyond description. He stood holding the branch of a goolar tree for 12 years waiting for the revelation of godly presence. The body dried up became thin, and immovable. Only eyes worked until at last he realized the Supreme Being. Baba Farid's inner powers revealed to him Makhdoom Sabir's state so he sent one of his trusted disciples, Khawaja Shamsuddin Turk, to serve him in the wilderness. He directed him not to go before him but serve him form behind his back.
Khawaja Shams Uddin's Obedience
Khawaja Shamsuddin Turk was the most distinguished spiritual heir of Sabir Kalahari, served such an awesome man for 24 years and never left him. When grew knowledgeable of intrinsic learning and heart illuminated of Divinity, his teacher ordered him to enlist himself into the royal army and bring about reformation among the soldiers. "Whenever your wish is granted understand I am dead". Under the orders of the teacher Shamsuddin Turk joined the royal army. Once Sultan Ala-Uddin Khilji invaded Chittor but the fort could not be won. Continuous seige of Chittor annoyed the Sultan. He therefore approached Shams-Uddin Turk to pray to God for the victory. He prayed and the Sultan won it.
The moment Hazrat Shamsuddin Turk's prayer was granted. Hazrat Makhdoom Sabir Kalahari left for his heavenly abode (on 13, Rabi-ul-Awwal 690 Hijri). His tomb stands at Kalahari in the district of Saharanpur. People, irrespective caste and creed, attend to pay their token of love and devotion.
Revelations and Miracles
It is said in the book 'Hadiqat-ul-Aulia' that Makhdoom Sabir Kalahari one Friday, went to the Jama Majid to say his Juma prayer and sat besides the Imam's prayer mat. When others came they said the place was for the Qazi and he must vacate it. He said," I am the Qutab and the Qutab is senior to the Qazi." People mocked at him and removed him from the place forcibly. When all stood to say the prayer and that he had none to occupy, he addressed the mosque, "0, mosque! All people prostrate, Why don't you?" With these words the mosque along with roof, and walls, collapsed and the people died under the debris.
He was a good poet; wrote under poetic name 'Sabir'. In the state of extreme absorption he composed profound couplets on divine subjects which his disciple Shamsuddin Turk learnt by heart. Later, he edited the verses into a Persian works.
He spent a larger period of his life in awesome ness but the presence of Shamsuddin Turk mellowed him considerably. Later, he preached and attracted people towards Islam. His influence was not only confined to the territory of Kalahari but people from far and near approached him for guidance.
- Shariah is wonderful, draws one from presence to intimacy.
- The beggar, who visits the rich, is hypocrite.
- If desire greatness, be simple and truthful.
- The guide should have the ability to correct the weakness of the seeker of truth.
- Renunciation means to renounce the undesirable activities.
- Illiterate and greedy mystic is Satan's clown.


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Bozeman's Hands Free Cell Phone Ordinance – Are You Doing it Wrong?
Bozeman went hands free on January 17th of 2012 meaning that you could be stuck with a $100 fine if you don't comply. But what deems a device hands free?
Bozeman Police updated their Facebook page with further clarification of the law stating,
Bozeman's Hands Free Cell Phone Ordinance clarification: Using the speaker phone on your cell phone is still a violation of the city ordinance. We commonly see drivers using this feature, with some holding it in their hands like a mircophone. ILLEGAL! The options are using a bluetooth device or NOT using your cell phone at all while driving. Pull to the side of the road or wait until you get to your destination. Is talking to your friend or co-worker about your weekend plans worth the risk of getting a $100 ticket, getting into a car crash, or even worse, taking the life of another driver or pedestrian?"
Please be safe and follow the law, Bozeman. If you have any questions or comments please post them below in the comments section.


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PRESS RELEASE: Dragonforce guitarist Herman Li will be hosting two Ibanez Guitar Workshops in the UK this month.
In addition to showcasing his unique playing style, Herman will answer questions from the audience and talk about everything from performance techniques to the business side of the music industry.
"I really want to encourage people to come to these workshops not just to sit and watch, but to participate and ask questions to get as much as they can from this experience," says Herman. "I'm looking forward to connecting with the fans on a more personal level and being able to share some knowledge with them first hand."
The UK Shows will be at the following Venues:
April 26th - PMT Birmingham, 0121 359 5056
April 27th - Dawsons Music, Reading, 0118 958 1320
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Robert Finch signs new book
Wellfleet nature writer Robert Finch will discuss and sign copies of his new book, A Cape Cod Notebook, at 6:45 p.m. Sept. 27 at Sturgis Library, 3090 Main St. (Route 6A), Barnstable. The anthology is drawn from his award-winning radio essays first broadcast on local NPR station WCAI. Free event. 508-362-6636 or visit www.sturgislibrary.org.
Eldredge Book & Author series
Author Jamie Cat Callan will be on hand at Eldredge Public Library, 564 Main St., Chatham, at 3 p.m. Sept. 29 to speak about his book, Bonjour, Happiness!: Secrets to finding your joie de vivre. 508-945-5170.
Author's Friday Series
Best selling author Hallie Ephron will be the featured speaker at 2 p.m. Sept. 30 at the Author's Friday Series, Dennis Public Library, Hall St., Dennisport. She'll discuss her latest thriller, Come and Find Me. Free program, but RSVP to 508-760-6219.
At Titcomb's
Titcomb's Bookshop and the Sandwich Public Library will host LEGO professional Sean Kenney, who's written a new book, Cool City, at two sessions (1-2 p.m. and 3-4 p.m.) Oct. 1 at Oak Ridge School, 260 Quaker Meetinghouse Road, Sandwich. Kenney will share some of his LEGO creations and help kids create their own. $5, advance registration required. Titcomb's is at 432 Route 6A, East Sandwich. 508-888-2331
Local author to speak
Cape Cod native Felice Cohen will read from her book What Papa Told Me, the story of her grandfather who survived Holocaust concentration camps and started a new life in America. Event is at 2:30 p.m. Oct. 1 at the Centerville Public Library, 585 Main Street. 508-790-6220. Free event.
Ongoing at village libraries
• Centerville – Join an informational Library Tour with library director Beth Butler, noon to 2 p.m. Oct. 1.
• The library's book group meets at 7 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month. (www.centervillelibrary.com)
• Cotuit – The Book Club meets every third Thursday, 7 to 8:30 p.m. (www.cotuitlibrary.org)
The Book Discussion Group meets the third Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. (www.mmpl.org)
• Osterville – Choose from several ongoing discussion groups. (www.ostervillefreelibrary.org/osterville/bookdiscussion.asp)
• Marstons Mills – Join the MM library staff for a relaxed drama read-aloud on the 2nd Tuesday of each month, beginning Sept 13, from 6:30-8 p.m. Snacks included. Sign up (508-428-5175) or drop in.
ESL DVDs available
The Centerville Public Library, 585 Main St., has a series of 20 English language instructional DVDs that teach English as a Second Language. Each ESL segment is packaged individually and is appropriate for those of any language background. These can be checked out for a week at a time on a CLAMS card. For more information, call 508-790-6220.
On-line language learning
Mango Languages, an online language learning system, is available 24/7 to anyone with a Hyannis Library CLAMS card. There are 22 foreign language courses and 14 ESL courses. Log on to www.hyannislibrary.org and click "Mango." The system is an easy new way to learn to speak another language. Questions: call 508-775-2280.
Art shanties at the Harbor
The Art Shanties at Hyannis Harbor, featuring a blend of new and returning artists, are open seven days a week, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Oct. 2. Enjoy photography, painting, handmade jewelry, ceramics, sculpture and much more. More info at www.hyartsdistrict.com.
Three-dimensional sculptural pieces are the heart of an exhibit running from through Oct. 5 at the Higgins Art Gallery at Cape Cod Community College. Artist-in-residence Nathalie Ferrier, a Truro resident, has created artworks that reflect sections of the human body, made from salvaged paper, plastic and natural materials. The community is invited to a Gallery Reception from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Sept. 26 in Tilden Arts Center at 4Cs, 2240 Iyannough Road, West Barnstable. 508-362-2131.
Local artist to exhibit works
Oil paintings, including scenes depicting Scudder Bay and the Centerville River, created by Cape Cod painter Connie Casey, are on exhibit through the month of September at Centerville Library, 585 Main Street. Casey has painted with the "Wednesday Painters" for 22 years. A portion of sales proceeds benefits the library. More info at 508-790-6220.
Photography Center of Cape Cod
The Photography Center of Cape Cod is located at 3480 Route 6A, Barnstable. For programs and events, call 508-362-2909 or visit www.photograpycenterofcapecod.org.
Old Selectmen's Building
The Old Selectmen's Artist Gallery, 2311 Meetinghouse Way (Route 149), West Barnstable, exhibits new artists each week during the season:
• Through Sept. 25: "Salty Air," oil paintings by Pat Nickerson.
• Sept. 28-Oct. 2: "Watercolors of the Spirit," by Priscilla Durrell.
• Oct. 5-16: Works in various mediums by Brenda Bechtel.
• Oct. 5-16: "My Way and the Highway – Inspired Travels," 18th Annual Current Images exhibit and sale.
A portion of proceeds from sales goes to maintain the historic Old Selectmen's building. Gallery hours are Weds-Sat. 10-4 and Sun. noon-4. 508-362-5504.
Cape Cod Art Association
CCAA presents "All New England," an open juried artists' exhibit and sale, through Oct. 10.
The Cape Cod Art Association, 3480 Route 6A, Barnstable, is open Mondays through Saturdays, 9-4 p.m., Sundays 12-4 p.m.
The Association offers adult and children's art classes in various mediums. For complete information on all offerings, visit the website, www.capecodartassoc.org or call 508-362-2909.
Hyannis Harbor Arts Center at the Guyer Barn
The Hyannis Harbor Arts Center at Guyer Barn, located at 250 South St. in Hyannis, is hosting works by Frank Chike Anigbo, through Oct. 10.
Sarah Holl Artspace and artist work studios at 50 Pearl St. feature portraiture, jewelry, fiber and figurative art. Studios are open Saturdays and most weekdays, and always by appointment. She offers figure drawing & painting workshops every Tuesday, 6:30-8:30 p.m. $20.
The Center holds ongoing art workshops and classes for adults, kids and teens.
The Hyannis Harbor Arts Center at the Guyer Barn also offers classes and workshops for kids and adults throughout the season. For information, call 508-566-2880 or visit www.hyartsdistrict.com/hhac.
News from the Cahoon Museum
• Sept. 20 through Nov. 6: "Celebration of Life" - an exhibit that explores how attitudes toward death changed dramatically from the early to the mid-19th century. Public opening reception, 5:30-7 p.m. Sept. 22. Related gallery talk by Frank Calidonna, whose works appear in the exhibit: 11 a.m. Oct. 4.
• Through Nov. 6 in The Little Gallery:: "Love, Flowers and Romance," collages by artist Rose Mosner. The artist uses found objects, textured paper, discarded jewelry and photos in her work.
The Cahoon Museum of American Art is located at 4676 Falmouth Road (Rte. 28), Cotuit. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday; 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday. For more information call 508-428-7581 or visit www.cahoonmuseum.org.
Art on Loan in Town Hall
The "Art on Loan" program, highlighting the work of local artists on meeting room walls in Barnstable Town Hall, is featuring works by photographer Heather Arrascue through Sept. 30. The artist resides in Yarmouth and works part-time as marketing and volunteer coordinator at the Barnstable Senior Center. Her work may be viewed at www.thefancifulfete.com.
Cotuit Center for the Arts
New gallery exhibits at CCftA: JoAnn Hughes' "The Circle is the Gate" runs through Oct. 3. The artist's work is motivated by the identity questions of aging women as well as other contemporary social issues.
Printmakers of Cape Cod's "ImPRINTS" runs through Oct. 3. The exhibit showcases a variety of new works and experimental techniques.
Upcoming: "Exploring the Dark Side," a juried exhibition running Oct. 5 through Nov. 14, with an opening reception 5-7 p.m. Oct. 8. The show is juried by artist Anthony Fisher, whose work will be featured simultaneously in a solo exhibition.
CCftA, 3480 Route 6A, Barnstable, is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. The Center is offering 11 new fall classes in music and visual arts for students of all ages. Detailed listings at www.ArtsOnTheCape.org. Call 508-428-0669 for more info.
Cape Cod Conservatory
The Cape Cod Conservatory of Music and Arts, with campuses at 2235 Iyannough Road, West Barnstable, and 60 Highfield Drive, Falmouth, holds classes for children and adults in art, photography, dance and music, as well as after-school enrichment programs.
Call for information at 508-362-2772 (Barnstable) or 508-540-0611 (Falmouth), or visit www.capecodconservatory.org.
Fall for the Arts
The fourth annual Fall for the Arts Festival, hosted by the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod, runs throughout the month of October at venues all across Cape Cod. The free family-friendly event includes live performances, open houses, art activities and walks, special exhibits and much more. For information on all events, visit www.artsfoundation.org or call 508-362-0066.
The Foundation will host a Fall for the Arts Masquerade Ball at Wychmere Harbor Club on Oct. 30, and is holding a mask design project, open to all. Create a unique mask inspired by the ball's Venetian theme – the masks will be sold at a fair on Oct. 15. For more information on the contest and to notify your intent to submit, email email@example.com or visit the website below.
Submit your event by email to email@example.com or for more information, call 508-362-0066 or visit www.artsfoundation.org.
Camera Club at Art Association
The club meets monthly on the second and fourth Thursday. Educational pre-meetings are held at 6:30 p.m. Photographers of all levels are invited.
The Association is located at 3480 Route 6A in Barnstable. Call 508-362-2909 or go to www.capecodartassoc.org.
Millstone Gallery
"Adrift": Aquatically inspired sculptures by Benton Jones, with sea animals by James Seaman, are on display at the Millstone Gallery, 3090 Main St., Brewster. 508-896-2452
Mayflower Place
An exhibit of paintings, "Solace and Inspiration," by Brenda L. Bechtel, will be on display through Oct. 3 at Mayflower Place Retirement Community, 579 Buck Island Road, West Yarmouth. More information at 508-790-0200.
Addison Art Gallery
The Addison Art Gallery, 43 Route 28, Orleans, presents "Oil Painters of America," a regional juried exhibition of traditional oils. The Gallery is open throughout the season and can be reached at 508-255-6200.
The artSTRAND Gallery is located at 494 Commercial St., Provincetown, and is open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily.
Lyman-Eyer Gallery
The Lyman-Eyer Gallery, 432 Commercial St., Provincetown, is open daily from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. 508-487-3937.
Truro Fine Art Studio
The Studio is showing "The Unexpected," a mixed media show now on display, featuring four artists with unique points of view – Maxine Schaffer and Sarah Anne Johnson are new to the studio, while Karen Kemp and Christopher Jagmin are returning artists. The Truro Fine Art Studio at Jobi Pottery is at 3 Depot Road. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. 508-349-2303.
Bowersock Gallery
The Bowersock Gallery is located at 373 Commercial St., Provincetown. Information at 508-487-4994 or visit www.bowersockgallery.com.
Gallery 31 Fine Art
Gallery 31 Fine Art is at 34 Main Street Square, Route 6A, Orleans. Hours - through Sept. 11: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily; Sept. 12 – Dec. 31: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. (closed Tues/Wed). More info at 508-648-8780 or www.Gallery31capecod.com.
Woodruff's Art Center
Woodruff's is hosting its 2011 "Lunar Art Reception Series," with new art unveiled each month by the light of the moon. Woodruff's Art Center, located in Mashpee Commons, also hosts ongoing art exhibits and classes.
For more information call 508-477-5767 or visit www.woodruffsartcenter.com.
Eastwind Gallery
The Eastwind Gallery, 34 Main St., Orleans, is open Monday–Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 508-240-2133 or visit www.eastwindgallery.com.
Rice/Polak Gallery
The Rice/Polak Gallery, 430 Commercial St., Provincetown, is open from noon to 5 p.m. daily. For more information call 508-487-1052 or visit www.ricepolakgallery.com.
At Brewster Ladies' Library
• Through Sept. 30: Exhibit: "Incredible Likeness: Five Women, Reflections and Pathways," works by Kathy Edmonston, Anne Garton, Susan Hollis and Dale Wade. The Brewster Ladies' Library is at 1822 Main St. 508-896-3913.
Creative Arts Center
The Creative Arts Center, 154 Crowell Road, Chatham, is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. For info on all programs, call 508-945-3583 or visit www.capecodcreativearts.org.
More information at 508-945-3583.
Rowley Gallery
The Rowley Gallery is located at 84 Route 6A, Orleans. Open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday through Sunday. 508-255-3690.
Three Fish & a Ram
Three Fish & a Ram's Community Arts Center, 36 Bates Road, Mashpee Commons North, invites you to their Open Mic Nights at 7 p.m. on the 4th Saturday of the month—hosting musicians, poets, performers and audience members.
Three Fish holds ongoing classes and Friday Night Workshops in meditation, painting, drawing, art therapy, yoga and more.
For more information, call 508-477-2788.
Fresh Paint Gallery
The Fresh Paint Gallery, 169 Route 6A, Yarmouthport, is open Mon.-Sat. from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sun. noon to 5. More info at 508-428-5478, or visit www.freshpaintgalleryonline.com.
Studio Gallery
The Studio Gallery, featuring original paintings by Robert K. Roark and the photographic art of Anita Winstanley, is open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and Sunday by appointment "or chance." Also on display are sculptures by Michale Alfano and Vincent Russo.
Roark also accepts a limited number of private one-on-one art students, at levels from beginner to advanced. Call for more information.
The gallery is at 766 Main St., Dennis. 508-385-4713.
Redfire Studio
Redfire Studio, 36 F.R. Lillie Road, Woods Hole, presents "Abstract Zen, Music For the Eyes," abstract originals, limited edition prints and more. Studio open Oct. through May on Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; with Open Studio through Sept., Thurs. and Fri., 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 508-540-4345.
Art and events at Cultural Center
The Cultural Center of Cape Cod, 307 Old Main St., South Yarmouth, features year-round events, classes and exhibits for all interests.
• Sept. 24: Two Old Friends, in Concert: country balladeers Mac McHale and Emery Hutchins, 7:30 p.m. $15.
• Sept. 27: Fox Trot and Salsa Lessons with Ballroom Bliss, 8 p.m. ($48, $80 couples, $40 high school/college students).
• Sept. 29: Poets' Corner Open Mic reading, featuring Vicki Bosch Murray, 7 p.m. Come early to sign up for open mic.
• Sept. 28-Oct. 16: National Juried Show of Pastel Painters, with artists' reception 6:30-8:30 p.m. Oct. 1.
• Oct. 2: Treasures of Yarmouth Scavenger Hunt, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., followed by refreshments, prizes and entertainment. Follow the clues and explore Yarmouth's many features! Call for tickets. (Rain date: Oct. 9)
• Oct. 3: Maria Muldaur and Her Red Hot Bluesiana Band in concert, 8 p.m. $30. Call for reservations
• Sept. – Nov.: "Introduction to Irish Literature" with Mary Ann Eaton, eight Wednesday sessions meeting from 3-5 p.m. beginning Sept. 21 and running through Nov. 16 (no class Nov. 9). $75. Call for more information.
More info on all classes, exhibits and events at 508-394-7100 or www.cultural-center.org.
Cape Cod Museum of Art
CCMA hosts ongoing exhibits throughout the year.
Sept. 30 through Oct. 2: "Cape Art Blooms," Floral designers from regional garden clubs create vibrant floral displays interpreting works in the museum's collection. Sept. 30: Cocktail reception, 6-8 p.m.; floral demonstrations by Mary Garrett (11 a.m. Oct. 2) and Suzanne Faith (1:30 p.m. Oct. 2.) $15
Oct. 3-31: Residents of the towns of Falmouth, Bourne and Sandwich are invited to an open house, with free gallery admission throughout the month. Proof of residency required.
Through Dec. 4: "From New Jersey to Cape Cod": works by Mel Leipzig, Daniel Finaldi and Linda Pochesci, with gallery talk by artists at 2 p.m. Oct. 29.
Through Nov. 13: "New Directions," works by Cindy Kane, part of her "Map" series.
Through Nov. 27: "Men and the Sea," works by Frank Cardozo Nicholas (1922-2003), with gallery talks by the artist's daughter, Tracy Nicholas Bledsoe, held at 1 p.m. Oct. 6 and 2 p.m. Oct. 23.
Through Oct. 9: "Remember … A 9/11 Trilogy Honoring the Victims of 9/11," interactive sculptural exhibit by book artist Rosemary Simpkins.
Through Dec. 11: The traveling exhibition "America the Beautiful, A Collaboration between Painters and Fiber Artists" comes to Cape Cod, with a reception from 2 to 4 p.m. Sept. 25. Gallery talks by various groups of artists will take place on Sundays throughout the exhibit's run.
The museum offers a variety of classes and workshops for children and adults. For a complete schedule, visit www.ccmoa.org.
The Cape Cod Museum of Art, 60 Hope Lane, Route 6A in Dennis, is open Wednesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. through April. More info at 508-385-4477 or visit www.ccmoa.org.
Exhibits, talks and workshops at PAAM
The Provincetown Art Association and Museum, 460 Commercial St., hosts year-round exhibits, talks, events and workshops.
• Oct. 1: Sixth annual benefit gala, "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner," 6 p.m.
• Through Oct. 23: "Will Barnet in Provincetown."
• Through Oct. 2: "Works by Judith Trepp."
• Young at Art: An Introduction to Art for You! A multi-week workshop for seniors, covering a wide variety of media. Dates: Sept. 19, 26 & Oct. 3, 9:30 to noon. For info and full course description, visit www.paam.org or call 508-487-1750.
• Sept. 23 through Nov. 9: Juried exhibition of members' artwork, with opening reception 8-10 p.m. Sept. 23.
Art workshops: Sign up for one of more than 30 affordable art workshops in a variety of mediums. PAAM also offers a Master Class series, which runs throughout the year. For more information on classes and workshops, call 508-487-1750 or visit www.paam.org.
Museum hours are Thursday through Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. and by appointment. Admission is $5 for non-members. Call 508-487-1750 or go to www.paam.org.
Circle of Knitters
Knitters of all levels meet at the Brewster Ladies' Library, 1822 Main St., from 10 a.m. to noon on the last Wednesday of each month. Next meeting: Sept. 28. 508-896-3913.
Barnstable Newcomers
The Barnstable Newcomers Club is open to residents of Barnstable's seven villages, and meets on the third Wednesday of most months, No limits to length of membership – everyone's a newcomer forever. Refreshments and social gathering are followed by a featured speaker. For more info call 508-771-9654 or visit www.barnstablenewcomers.com.
Cape Cod Glass Club
The CC Glass Club will meet at 1 p.m. Oct. 4 at Sturgis Public Library, Route 6A, Barnstable. "Show & Tell" is the topic, and members are asked to bring something they've discovered or a piece of glass recently acquired. Q&A follows. The meeting is open to the public. 508-362-6875.
Cape Area Pilots' Association
Aviation enthusiasts and pilots are invited to the monthly meetings of CAPA, held on the first Wednesday of each month, at the Cape Cod Community College library (lower level) in West Barnstable, beginning at 6:30 p.m.
Cape Cod Community Media Center
The Cape Cod Community Media Center is moving during the month of September from its location in South Yarmouth to a new spot at 17 Shad Hole, Road, Dennisport (at Routes 134 and Route 28).
The group is open to writers with new or completed scripts, aspiring writers, writers looking to adapt a book, and those working in television and video. For more info, visit www.capemedia.org/.
The Media Center offers computer classes for individuals, organizations and businesses. For more information call 508-394-2388 or visit www.capemedia.org.
BARS monthly meeting
The Barnstable Association for Recreational Shellfishing (BARS) holds monthly meetings at 7 p.m. the 1st Tuesday of each month in the West Barnstable Community Building, Rte. 149, cor. Lombard Avenue. Meetings are open to the public. www.shellfishing.org.
Cape & Islands Gay & Straight Youth Alliance (CIGSYA)
CIGSYA holds drop-in hours from 4-6:30 p.m. Wednesdays for old and new members ages 22 and under.
CIGSYA House, 56 Barnstable Road in Hyannis offers support and more for those 22 and under in the community. Call 508-778-7744 or go to www.CIGSYA.org.
The Cape & Islands Gay & Straight Youth Alliance has a dance room, cyber center, library, TV room and game room as well as several support groups and other activities.
Cape Cod Ski Club
The Cape Cod Ski Club plans 2011-12 trips to Keystone; Aspen/Snowmass; Courmayeur, Italy; and Big Sky, Montana. Go to www.capecodskiclub.com for up-to-date information.
Barnstable American Legion Post 206
The Barnstable American Legion Post 206 holds a meeting the second Monday of each month at the VFW Building, 467 Route 132 in Hyannis. Members and newcomers are always welcome. For information, call adjutant Joe Fallon at 508-760-1937.
Cape Cod Miniature Society
The Cape Cod Miniature Society holds meetings the third Wednesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at the West Barnstable Community Center on Route 149. New members are welcome. Call 508-896-7295.
Cape Cod Fencing Club
The Cape Cod Fencers meets Tuesday and Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at 49 John Maki Road in West Barnstable. The group is a registered member of the New England Division of the US Fencing Association. E-mail email@example.com or visit www.capecodfencingclub.org.
Cape Cod Bird Club
Meetings are held the second Monday of every month at 7:30 p.m. at the Cape Cod Museum of Natural History, 869 Route 6A in Brewster. Meetings are free and open to the public.
Cape Cod Hospital Auxiliary
Members of the Cape Cod Hospital Auxiliary Barnstable Branch meet the second Thursday of the month at St. Mary's Church in Barnstable Village at 10:30 a.m. All are welcome.
Barnstable-Yarmouth Lions Club
This organization of men and women raises funds for eye research and other community services. Meetings are held at Barbyann's Restaurant in Hyannis on the first and third Tuesdays of the month at 6:30 p.m. Call 508-534-6099.
National Railway Historical Society, Cape Cod Chapter
The non-profit group meets from November through April at the West Barnstable Train Station on Route 149; its museum in the station is open May through October on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, go to www.capecodnrhs.org/
Needlepointers in Dennis
The Cape Cod Chapter of the American Needlepoint Guild meets the second Monday of the month at Carleton Hall in Dennis at 9:30 a.m. Call 508-778-0947.
Cape Cod Gay Men's Chorus
Members of the chorus meet each Tuesday at 7 p.m. to rehearse at the Cape Cod and Island Gay/Straight Youth Alliance House, 56 Barnstable Road, Hyannis. New singers and musicians always welcome.
Astronomical Society meets at D-Y
All are invited to meetings of the Cape Cod Astronomical Society at 7:30 p.m. on the first Thursday of the month at Dennis-Yarmouth Regional High School, Station Ave., South Yarmouth. Visit www.ccas.ws/Events.
Paranormal Research Society
The Cape & Islands Paranormal Research Society will hold one open meeting a month, usually on the final Friday, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Cape Cod Community College's Lecture Hall B. Call 508-771-2725 or go to www.caiprs.com. All are welcome.
Cape Cod Motorcycle Club
Members of the Cape Cod Motorcycle Club meet at 7:30 p.m. the first and third Tuesday of the month. Motorcycles 250cc and above are welcome. The club is American Motorcycle Association-sanctioned. Call 508-775-3793 for meeting location.
Veterans For Peace
The Corporal Jeffrey M. Lucey Chapter 041 of Veterans For Peace meets the second Wednesday of each month in Hyannis. Call 508-775-4045.
Veterans of Foreign Wars
The VFW Hall holds meetings for its members each month. Call 508-771-1323.
Cape Cod Civil War Round Table
Members of the Cape Cod Civil War Round Table meet the third Monday of each month from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Yarmouth Senior Center, 528 Forest Road in South Yarmouth. Dues are $25 per year and can be paid at the first meeting or mailed to Ed Skoler, 481 Buck Island Road #15E, West Yarmouth, MA, 02673.
New documentary series
The Liberty Forum is hosting a new series of film documentaries, beginning at 7 p.m. Sept. 28 with Agenda: Grinding America Down, which addresses the agendas of various Communist, Socialist and Progressive organizations, to be held at Chatham Community Center, Route 28, just off the rotary.
Short Film Festival
Cape Cod filmgoers can help judge finalist films from around the globe at the Manhattan Short Film Festival, with films screened at Wellfleet Preservation Hall, 335 Main St., 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 30 and Oct. 1. For more information on the festival and films to be screened, visit www.ManhattanShort.com. 508-349-1800.
Art programs for kids
• Classes in music, visual and performing arts are held at Cotuit Center for the Arts, 4404 Route 28. Call 508-428-0669 or visit www.cotuitarts.org.
Programs at Green Briar
A host of fun activities in the world of nature is available at the Thornton W. Burgess Green Briar Nature Center, 6 Discovery Hill Road, East Sandwich.
• Half-day sessions with Peter Rabbit's Friends (ages 4-5); Discoverers (gr. 1-3); Explorers (gr. 4-6), with a variety of one or two-day programs. Details at 508-888-6870.
• Critter Capers every Friday, 10:30 a.m.
• Live Animal Story Time every Tues/Thurs/Sat. at 10:30 a.m.
Call 508-888-6870 for info on all upcoming activities.
Toddler time in Brewster
Story Hour at the Brewster Ladies' Library, 1822 Main St., for children ages 2 and up, is held each Wednesday at 10:30 a.m., with songs, stories and crafts. 508-896-3913.
Art classes for kids
Three Fish & A Ram Community Arts Center, 36 Bates Road, north side of Mashpee Commons, has a host of classes for kids throughout the year. Call 508-477-2788 for details, or visit www.threefishandaram.com.
Little steps for little ones
Dance Designs in Hyannis offers a dance program for ages 3 to 6 on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Call 508-771-2344 or go to www.dancedesignshyannis.com.
Barnes & Noble
Tuesday toddler story time is at 10 a.m. at the store at the Cape Cod Mall in Hyannis, with preschool story time Wednesdays at 10 a.m. On Fridays there is a special story time for school-age children at 7 p.m. Call 508-862-6310.
Cotuit Library
Story times at the Cotuit Library are Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. and Wednesdays at 2:15 p.m. Preschoolers are welcome for stories, songs and crafts.
Dennis Public Library
The Dennis Public Library in Dennisport holds pre-school story and craft time every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. On Wednesdays at 1 p.m. it's Toddler Story and Play Time.
Programs at the Boys & Girls Club
Programs at the club include classes, cooking, games, music and more. The club is open Monday through Friday from 2 to 6 p.m. Teen nights are held every weeknight from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday night the clubhouse is open from 6 to 10 p.m. for teens. Call 508-477-8845 or go to www.BoysGirlsClubCapeCod.org. Membership is $25 annually.
"Music Month" at CCftA
September concerts at Cotuit Center for the Arts conclude with three 7 p.m. performances:
• Sept. 23: Zoe Lewis, with Roxanne Layton (recorder), Laird Boles (bass), Bart Weisman (drums) - a mix of swing, acoustic funk, Latin Jazz and folk.
• Sept. 24: Peter Donnelly, joined by Alicia Mickenbert (viola), Steve Hambleton (guitar), Boles (bass) and Weisman (drums) – includes folk, pop, rock.
• Sept. 25: Lisa Jason, with Fred Boyle (piano), Boles (bass), Weisman (drums) – originals and classics. $20. 508-428-0669, www.ArtsOnTheCape.org.
Beyond String Theory
Musicians Harry Steele & Andrew Ferreira, together equaling Beyond String Theory, will perform a mix of R&B, blues and jazz in a concert from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Sept. 23 at Three Fish & a Ram Community Art Center, 36 Bates Road, Mashpee Commons. Doors open 7 p.m. $10 at the door. 508-477-2788.
Tango time
Cellist Diana Golden and pianist Synthia Sture perform the ballroom dance music of Latin America in a concert of Argentine tangos at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 24 at First Congregational Church of Yarmouth, 239 Main St. (Route 6A). $10 at the door. 508-362-6977.
Celebrate the fiftieth
The Cape Cod Symphony's fiftieth season kicks off with a star-studded concert, including special guest pianist Jon Nakamatsu, in performances at 8 p.m. Sept. 24 and 3 p.m. Sept. 25 at the Barnstable Performing Arts Center, 744 West Main St., Hyannis. Tickets at 508-362-1111 or www.capesymphony.org.
Brentwood Brass
The Brentwood Brass presents Camille Saint-Saens' "Maestoso," a concert for brass quintet and organ, at 4 p.m. Sept. 25 at the Federated Church, 320 Main St., Hyannis. The organist accompanying the quintet will be Kristy Kerins, the church's director of music. $10. 508-775-0298.
Squares and contras
There'll be a Square & Contra Dance on Sept. 25 at the South Chatham Village Hall, intersection Rte. 28 and Mill Creek Road. Musicians are Stuart Moore and William Montague, with caller TBA. Beginners' session 7:30 p.m., dance at 8. Suggested free-will donation $10. Sponsored by UU Meeting House, Chatham. 508-945-4827, www.capecontraorg.weebly.com/chat-dir.html.
Big band jazz
The Cape Cod Conservatory Jazz Ensemble, directed by Tyler Newcomb, will perform a benefit jazz concert at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 27 at St. Pius X Parish Life Center, Barbara St., South Yarmouth. Free-will offering helps prevent homelessness on Cape Cod.
Falmouth rocks
Jazz guitar duo Stu Goodis and Tom Glenn bring their memorable sounds to the 4th Annual JazzFest Falmouth, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 30 at Cup Capes, 155 Main St., and on Oct. 2 at Persy's Place at the Inn on the Square, 40 North Main St. They'll perform traditional tunes as well as songs from their new CD, Jazz Dance. A reception and launch party for the new CD will be held from 6-9 p.m. Oct. 1 at Han Dun Music Studio & Fine Arts Gallery, Mashpee Commons.
Fall for the Arts concerts
Cape Cod's Fall for the Arts Festival kicks off on Oct. 1 with four free local concerts:
CrabGrass Bluegrass Band, 1 p.m., Mashpee Commons;
Sarah Swain and the Bittersweets, 2 p.m., Hyannis village green;
The Rip-It-Ups, 4 p.m., Brooks Park, Harwich;
Bart Weisman Klezmer Swing Group, 4 p.m., New Church, Yarmouthport. For more information on FFtA events, visit www.artsfoundation.org/fall-for-the-arts
CCftA Art Barn Songwriter Series
Cotuit Center for the Arts and Trespass Music are partnering to present the Art Barn Songwriter Series on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month, 7:30 p.m. Doors open 7 p.m.
At CCftA, 4404 Falmouth Road. Each performance features two professionally touring songwriters playing 45-minute sets. A chance to hear the area's up-and-coming artists. $5 suggested donation at the door. Info on upcoming shows: 508-428-0669.
Wanted: new singers
• The Cape Cod Chorale has begun its new season. Director Chris Roberts welcomes all new singers (no audition required). Rehearsals are Mondays at 7 p.m. in First Church of Christ, 136 Main St., Sandwich. More information at 508-362-3076. Concerts will be held Dec. 10-11 and May 19-20 in a variety of venues.
• The Mid-Cape Chorus has begun rehearsals for its winter program, "Strike the Harp and Join the Chorus." The group meets 1:30-3:30 p.m. each Monday at the Dennis Senior Center, Route 134, South Dennis, and is conducted by Ruth McKendree Treen and assistant conductor Art McManus. The group welcomes all those who enjoy singing and can read music, especially tenors, baritones and basses. More info: 508-398-0781.
• The Chatham Music Club seeks tenors, baritones and basses to participate in the Club's performance of The Mozart Requiem, 3 p.m. Oct. 23 at St. Christopher's Church, 625 Main St., Chatham. If you are interested in adding your voice to the production, email the Club at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Music at the Grand Cru
The Grand Cru Wine Bar at The Cape Codder Resort & Spa, Route 132 in Hyannis, features live musical entertainment every Friday and Saturday from 8 p.m., variously showcasing Bart Weisman Jazz Group; Hazy, Hot & Humid; Jeff Lowe Trio; Tema Jazz Band and Showjazz. No cover. Call 508-771-3000 for specific performers and dates.
Harvest Gallery Wine Bar
The Harvest Gallery, located at 776 Main St., Dennis, features a wine bar Thursday through Saturday, 5 p.m. to midnight, Sunday 5 to 11 p.m., with live music beginning at 7:30 p.m. 508-385-2444.
O'Shea's Olde Inn
O'Shea's Olde Inn, 348 Main St. (Rte.28), West Dennis offers entertainment year-round. For schedule, call 508-398-8887.
Regatta's got live jazz
Enjoy live jazz in the Tap Room with Paul Good & Fred Boyle, beginning at 6 p.m. Thursdays at the Regatta, 4631 Falmouth Road, Cotuit. 508-428-5715.
Five Eighty Six Bistro and Bar
The 586 offers live entertainment, from jazz to piano to contemporary rock, Fridays and Saturdays beginning at 9:30 p.m. They are located at 586 Main St., Hyannis. Complete entertainment listing at www.fiveeightysixbistro.com or call 508-778-6515.
Island Merchant
The Island Merchant, 302 Main St., Hyannis, provides no-cover entertainment. For a full schedule, go to www.Theislandmerchant.com. The Merchant's Jazz Jam with Bart Weisman is on the third Sunday of every month from 4 to 7 p.m. 508-771-1337.
Black Cat
The Black Cat, 165 Ocean St., Hyannis, offers live entertainment throughout the year, from 7 to 10 p.m. Thursdays; 7:30 p.m. to midnight Fridays; and 8 p.m. to midnight Saturdays, in the lounge. The restaurant is open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. 508-778-1233.
British Beer Company
There's something going on every night at the British Beer Company, 412 Main St., Hyannis. Open 7 days. For more info call 508-771-1776.
Riverway Lobster House
Dine and listen to jazz, swing, Latin and pop on Thursday evenings beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Riverway Lobster House, 1338 Rte. 28, South Yarmouth. Complete entertainment schedule at 508-398-2172.
Roadhouse Cafe
The Roadhouse Cafe, 488 South St. in Hyannis, features live entertainment on Fridays and Saturdays from 7 to 10 p.m. in the piano bar. On Monday nights, enjoy live jazz from 7 to 10 p.m. with the Cape's finest jazz musicians. Call 508-775-2386 or go to www.roadhousecafe.com.
Music in Barnstable Village
The Barnstable Restaurant and Tavern, 3176 Route 6A in Barnstable Village offers Friday night entertainment from 5-7 p.m. on the patio, through Sept. 16. 508-362-2355 or visit www.barnstablerestaurant.com.
Siena Italian Grill and Bar
Siena Italian Grill and Bar is located at 17 Steeple Street in Mashpee Commons. For more info call 508-477-5929.
Contra dances in Cotuit
There's a Contra dance on the second Saturday of each month at Freedom Hall, 976 Main St., Cotuit, featuring live music. Beginners and singles welcome; soft-soled shoes are recommended. Dances begin at 8 p.m. $6. 508-420-2188.
Tingle returns
Jimmy Tingle brings "Jimmy Tingle's American Dream" to Wellfleet Preservation Hall, 335 Main St., at 8 p.m. Sept. 24. Screening, live performance and Q&A. $40 preferred seating/reception; $25 general admission. Tickets are available online at www.wellfleetpreservationhall.org or by calling 508-349-1800.
Harwich Junior Theatre
Harwich Junior Theatre holds an Open House 10 a.m. to noon on Sept 24. Come learn more about the class offerings available this fall.
HJT, 105 Division St., West Harwich, presents Always … Patsy Cline, starring Laura Cappello as Patsy, a musical tribute to the famous country diva, with performances Sept. 25 at 4 p.m.
Next up: Strictly Sinatra, starring Larry Marsland, accompanied by Chris Morris, from Sept. 30-Oct. 2, with performances Friday and Saturday 8 p.m., Sunday at 4 p.m.
Tickets: 508-432-2002.
Provincetown & Tennessee Williams
• The Sixth Annual Provincetown Tennessee Williams Theater Festival, "Double Exposure: Past and Present – Bringing Tennessee Williams Into the 21st Century," will be held Sept. 22-25 in venues throughout P'town.
• "Dirty Shorts," a one-night special reading of two bawdy stories by Williams, will be presented by two celebrity guests, actor and comedienne Jo Anne Worley and actor Michael Urie, beginning at 5 p.m. Sept. 25 at Town Hall in Provincetown. $40 general seating, $25 economy balcony, $50 premium.
Festival passes are available online at www.twptown.org or at 1-866-789-8366. For full details on performances and events, visit www.twptown.org.
Play With Your Food at 4Cs
Cape Cod Community College continues its "Play With Your Food" series featuring playwrights' original scripts for workshop readings. Coming up:
Sept. 29: Amenities, Knowing, and Erosion, An Evening of Shorts, by Greg Hischak;
Oct. 6: Dark Strings, by William Elwood;
Oct. 13: Student works, including Medium Rare by Nicholas Lazott. All showings are 7 p.m. (food available beginning 6:30) in Tilden Arts Center Studio Theater, CCCC, 2240 Iyannough Road, West Barnstable. $5 sugg. donation.
Provincetown Theater Company
PTC presents The Weight of Water by Myra Slotnick, with performances at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 6-9 and 10-13 at 238 Bradford St., Provincetown. Call for tickets: 508-487-9793.
Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater
On the Harbor Stage: 15 Kendrick Avenue: through Oct. 9: The Ding Dongs, or What is the Penalty in Portugal? - a world premiere by Brenda Withers, with performances Thurs. – Sun. and Fridays Sept. 16 and Oct. 14. Call for specific times. $29, $15 students. 508-349-9428.
Counter Productions
• Provincetown Counter Productions studio at 237 Commercial St., Provincetown, is staging the musical revue Mama and Her Boys through Oct. 15, with performances Sept. 10 & 11 (TOWNIE pay-what-you-can nights), 16, 18, 24, 25; and Oct. 10, 11, 13, 14 and 15, at the Counter Productions Studio. Call for specific times. $24, $5 under 18.
• Counter Productions will present the World Premiere of David Caudle's The Common Swallow in the newly restored Provincetown Town Hall, 260 Commercial St. Dates are Sept. 28 through Oct. 1, with performances at 7 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, 8 p.m. Friday and 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday.
Box Office: 508-413-1000 or visit www.counter-productions.org.
Cape Rep Theatre
• Maura Hanlon's haunting Good Bye Mary Rose premieres at the indoor theater through Oct. 16, with performances Thurs/Fri/Sat at 8 p.m., Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets: 508-896-1888; www.caperep.org.
Learn to shellfish
The Barnstable Association of Recreational Shellfishing (BARS) will hold a FREE "Learn to Shellfish" class at 3 p.m. Sept. 24 at Bridge Street Landing in Osterville. A shellfishing license (obtained from Marine & Environmental Affairs Dept. on Phinney's Lane, Centerville) is required if you wish to keep the quahogs. Rakes and baskets are available to borrow. For more info, contact Jon Gorecki at 508-775-6234 or email email@example.com.
Library golf outing
The 10th Annual Cotuit Library Golf Outing will be held Sept. 26 at the Willowbend Country Club. $175 includes lunch, cart, golf and dinner. Scramble format with shotgun start, 12:30 p.m. Dinner guests welcome for $35. More info: www.cotuitlibrary.org or 508-428-8141.
Barnstable Senior Center
Upcoming events at the BSC include:
• Sept. 27: Computer Workshop – What's New in Windows 7:30 p.m. Free. RSVP.
• Sept. 29: Classic movie & dinner: Gone With the Wind, 4 p.m. $5. RSVP by Sept. 27.
• Sept. 29: Alternative Health Series: "Acid/Alkaline Balance, the Body Knows Best!," 1:30 p.m. RSVP.
The Center holds ongoing classes on computer use and software programs. Call for info on dates.
The Senior Center is located at 825 Falmouth Road, Hyannis. For a list of programs and events, call 508-862-4750.
33rd Annual Sepia Fashion benefit
The Cape Cod Branch NAACP Sepia Fashion Revue returns to Cape Cod for its 33rd year, with proceeds to benefit scholarships for Cape Cod students. This year's date is Sept. 29, with the runway rolling out at the Cape Codder Hotel. $100 includes 2 tickets; $450 corporate sponsorships provide a table for 10. Call 508-775-5661 for more information, or visit www.capecodnaacp.com.
Annual fashion show and luncheon
The Friends of Cotuit Library are hosting their Annual Fall Fashion Show & Luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 3 at Hyannisport Country Club, 2 Irving Avenue. $45 includes luncheon, show and valet parking, with cash bar open at 11:30. Fashions are provided by Sea Breezes of Cape Cod. For information and reservations, contact Nancy Ridley at firstname.lastname@example.com. All proceeds benefit Cotuit Library.
African dance, drum and song
• Ongoing classes in African Dance are held every Monday from 7:30 to 9 p.m. in the Cape Cod Hip Hop Studio, 49 John Maki Road, West Barnstable. $12 each class. Call 508-274-8626.
• African drumming workshop with new guest African teacher Issa Coulibaly – Next up: 4-5:30 p.m. Oct. 9. $20 per workshop (next up: Oct. 9). 774-274-8626.
Thrift shops
• The Cape Cancer Thrift Shop, 1085 Route 6A, West Barnstable, carries furniture and accessories for the home to suit every pocketbook. Open year-round 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Sales benefit Dana Farber Cancer Research. 508-375-0433.
• High Hopes Thrift Shop, First Baptist Church, 486 Main St., Hyannis (opens April 5). Hours are 10-3 Tuesdays & Fridays, 10-12:30 Saturdays. 508-775-1846.
• Cape Abilities Consignment & Thrift Shop is located at 3239 Main St., Barnstable Village, next to the fire station. Open year-round, the hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday. 508-362-3417.
Waiting for homes
The New England Society for Abandoned Animals is looking for loving homes for a passel of cats and kittens. All are healthy and up to date on shots and vaccinations. Interested pet parents are invited to call 508-776-5767 and ask for Suzanne Trasavage. Or visit the shelter at 89 South Main St., Unit A1, Centerville, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mon.-Fri., or 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekends.
P'town Annual House Tour
The Pilgrim Monument and Provincetown Museum are hosting their 7th Annual House Tour, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 24. In addition, New York Times senior writer David Dunlop will preview his upcoming book on the architectural history of Provincetown. His talk, "Building Provincetown," is at 2 p.m. at the Museum, 1 High Pole Hill Road, and includes a Meet the Author reception from 3 to 5 p.m. at Seashore Point, 100 Alden St., Provincetown. $30 for the full day of events. 508-487-1310 or www.pilgrim-monument.org.
Trolley trips in Falmouth
Take a trolley tour of Falmouth on Oct. 5. Leave from Falmouth Museums on the Green at 10 a.m., and tour the town, all hosted by the Falmouth Historical Society. Trolleys are enclosed and climate-controlled. $20 (two-hour tour). Reservations: 508-548-4857.
Yarmouth Senior Center
The Yarmouth Senior Center hosts talks, activities and programs throughout the year.
Senior Singles Social Group – Next meeting: 4:30 p.m. Sept. 28 for dinner at Skipper's Restaurant, 152 South Shore Drive, South Yarmouth. To attend either event, call to register: 508-398-1827.
• Sept. 29: AARP Safety Drivers Refresher Course, 12:30 to 4 p.m. $14.
• Sept. 29: Presentation by Yarmouth Police Dept. on Neighborhood Watch Program, 1 p.m. RSVP.
• Weekly fitness classes led by Joseph Guardino of Renaissance Fitness – Mon., Weds., Fri. from 10-11 a.m.; Tues. & Thurs., 9-10 a.m. $40/mo.
The Center is located at 528 Forest Road, West Yarmouth. Call for more info or to register for programs: 508-394-7606.
Archaeology Open House
The Cape Cod Museum of Natural History, Route 6A, Brewster, holds an Archaeology Open House & Artifact ID Day, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 8. Learn the latest findings on local archaeology, take a tour of the museum's lab and bring in that artifact you found, and get it identified by Dr. Fred Dunford. 508-896-3967 or www.ccmnh.org.
Glenna Kohl Fund for Hope
The Glenna Kohl Fund holds their 3rd annual Angel's Masquerade Ball at 7 p.m. on Oct. 29 at the Ridge Club in Sandwich, to raise funds for melanoma research in honor of Glenna Kohl of Marstons Mills, who lost her battle with the disease in 2008. Tickets $100 before Oct. 1, $125 after that date. More information and ticket sat www.glennasfund.org.
Green Design Center news
Mashpee's gGreen Design Center announces its call for entries for its fourth annual recycled, reused and repurposed art exhibition, ReMade. This year's theme is green lighting. Interested artists may submit materials online at www.ggreendesign.com/greenworkshops-remade.htm before Sept. 15. For more information on the event, call 508-477-7988.
Indoor fleas
Find vintage treasures and wares at the weekly indoor flea market held every Sunday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 1336 Phinney's Lane, Hyannis, next to Cape Cod Beer. Call 774-238-9546.
Thrift Shops are open
• The Unitarian Universalist Thrift Shop has merchandise at bargain prices! Hours: Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. UU Meeting House is located at intersection of Queen Anne and Crowell roads, near Chatham Village Market. Info at 508-945-2075.
• The West Yarmouth Congregational Church Thrift Shop, 383 Main St., is open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. Summer sale for the thrifty: the shop is holding a 50 percent off sale on all summer merchandise through Oct. 5 (jewelry excluded). 508-790-3299.
• The Cape Cod Cancer Consignment Exchange, 133 Main St., Route 6A, Yarmouthport, is open for the season. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mon-Sat., and consignments of collectibles, jewelry and antiques are welcome. Call 508-362-3416.
• Thriftique: The VNA of Cape Cod runs this busy thrift shop at 1074 Route 28, South Yarmouth. Hours are 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tues-Sat. Volunteers are needed, especially on Saturday! Call 508-957-7709 for more information on helping out.
Cape Cod farmers markets
• Hyannis Youth & Community Center, 141 Bassett Lane, Hyannis, Wednesdays, 2 to 6 p.m. through Oct.
• Falmouth: Peg Noonan Park, 300 Main St., Thursdays, noon to 6 p.m. through mid-Oct.
• Mahoney's Garden Center, 958 East Falmouth Highway (Route 28), Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Oct. 29.
• Orleans: 21 Old Colony Way, Saturdays 8 a.m. to noon til late Nov.
• Osterville: at Osterville Museum, 155 West Bay Road, Fridays, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. til Oct.
• Provincetown: Commercial & Ryder Sts. across from Town Hall, Saturdays 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. to early Dec.
• Sandwich: The Village Green, Route 6A, Tuesdays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. til Oct.
• Yarmouth: at Cultural Center of Cape Cod, 307 Old Main St., South Yarmouth, Thursdays & Saturdays, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Services to veterans
The Massachusetts Veterans' Service Officers Association reminds veterans and their spouses and widows that supplementary financial assistance is available through local Veterans Services offices. Contact the MVSOA at 800-827-1000, or visit www.mvsoa.us/.
Barnstable Historical Society
The Barnstable Historical Society is located at 3087 Main St., West Barnstable, just across from Sturgis Library. Reassembled and revised exhibits are dedicated to the town's seafarers, home life, children and craftsmanship, along with other local themes. There are summer walking tours 1-3 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays, rain or shine. The museum is open 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday through October. 508-362-2982 or visit www.barnstablehistoricalsociety.org.
Cape Cod Baseball League Hall of Fame
On hand are displays celebrating the Cape League's 100-year history, along with memorabilia from all 10 franchises and honors for past accomplishments by players and coaches. Located on the lower level of the JFK Museum, 397 Main St., Hyannis. Open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Saturday, noon-4 p.m. Sunday. $5, $3 seniors, $2.50 children. 508-790-3077 or visit www.capecodbaseball.org.
Cape Cod Maritime Museum
• "Working Men, Working Boats," a new photographic retrospective of Cape Cod's fishing industry from the 1960s–1980s, by Milton Moore, in collaboration with the Cape Cod Times, is on exhibit from Sept. 27–Dec. 18 at the Cape Cod Maritime Museum, 135 South St., Hyannis. Members and invitation only reception 5:30 p.m. Sept. 30.
• Basic boat shop training with Chris Kelley: Tuesdays and Fridays 2-4 p.m., Wednesdays 2-6 p.m., Thursdays 5-9 p.m. Free with admission, volunteer commitment or membership.
The museum hosts lectures, classes and other programs for all ages. Hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays from noon to 4 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults, $4 seniors and students, free for children under 7. More information at www.capecodmaritimemuseum.org or call 508-775-1723.
Centerville Historical Museum
The Centerville Historical Museum's permanent collection includes replicas of a Colonial kitchen and a 19th-century schoolroom, as well as exhibits of Centerville sea captains, antique toys and games, Victorian accessories and fans, Sandwich glass and more.
Special current exhibits are Centerville Capers - 100 years of ladies' and gentlemen's accessories; Morning and Night, gowns from Empire to Edwardian eras; The Civil War Remembered, a commemoration; and Chinese Snuff Bottles, 40 rare examples from the Qing Dynasty.
The museum, at 513 Main St., is open from the end of April through Dec. 10, noon to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. $6, $5 seniors and students, free to kids under 8. For information call 508-775-0331 or www.centervillehistoricalmuseum.org.
Classic sports cars make you see red
Toad Hall at Simmons Homestead Inn, 288 Scudder Ave., Hyannisport, maintains a collection of over 50 classic sports cars, restored, red, and in running condition. Open daily 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. $8, $4 ages 10-16, children under 10 free with parents. 508-778-4934 or visit www.toadhallcars.com.
Coast Guard Heritage Museum
The Coast Guard Heritage Museum at the Trayser, 3353 Main St. (Route 6A), Barnstable, is open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday, May through October. New exhibits include a Lighthouse Service Room and an extensive collection of aircraft and ship models, paintings and photographs. $5, free to ages 10 and under. Call 508-362-8251 or visit www.coastguardheritaagemuseum.org for info on special programs and volunteer opportunities.
Historical Society of Santuit and Cotuit Museum
The Dottridge Homestead and Museum is located at 1148 Main St., Cotuit, and is open in season every Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. The newly refurbished museum offers a look at how life was lived in the 19th century, right down to the kitchen garden, while the Fire Museum houses the oldest mechanical fire engine on Cape Cod. The museum is under the aegis of the Historical Society of Santuit & Cotuit. For information, call 508-428-0461 or visit www.cotuithistoricalsociety.org.
JFK Hyannis Museum
The John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum, 397 Main St., features photographic, video and oral history exhibits surrounding JFK's days spent on Cape Cod. The museum is open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday - Saturday, noon-4 p.m. Sunday through Memorial Day; summer hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday - Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday. $5; $2.50 children 10-17; free to children under 10. 508-790-3077.
Osterville Historical Museum
The museum has new exhibits for 2011: "The Tea Tradition from 1775-1914": How taking tea went from an exotic to a daily ritual; and "The Séance that Made a Boat": about creating the dimensions for the famous Crosby Cat Boat.
The Osterville Farmers Market is open every Friday through Sept. 31, located on the museum grounds.
The Osterville Historical Museum, 155 West Bay Road, is open Thursday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. $5, kids free. More info: 508-428-5861.
Zion Union Heritage Museum
The Zion Union Heritage Museum, 276 North St. in Hyannis, features artwork and memorabilia by Cape Codders on the Cape's African-American and Cape Verdean history. Through October, museum hours are Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; closed Sunday. Admission is $5 for adults, $4 for seniors, $3 for ages 10 to 17, and free for younger children. 508-790-9466.
Bourne Historical Society
The Bourne Historical Society, 30 Keene St., Buzzards Bay, is a nonprofit organization devoted to preserving the history of the Town of Bourne. BHS maintains the Aptucxet Trading Post Museum in Bourne Village, a restoration of Plimoth Colony's first trading post. Hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays, and Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Admission is free.
The Cape Cod Military Museum is hosting a Cape Cod World War II display at the Historical Society, with hours Mon-Tues 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; Weds 6:30-8:30 p.m. Groups by appointment.
For information call 508-759-8167 or visit www.bournehistoricalsoc.org.
Historical Society of Old Yarmouth
The Captain Bangs Hallet House Museum, the Cape's only furnished sea captain's home, is located at 11 Strawberry Lane, off Rte. 6A, Yarmouthport, and houses the Historical Society of Old Yarmouth. Admission is $3 for adults and 50 cents for kids. Yarmouth residents are free. For information call 508-362-3021 or visit www.hsoy.org.
Chatham Historical Society
A special exhibit celebrating the life and work of artist Robert Verity Clem may be seen at the Atwood House Museum, co-sponsored by the Chatham Conservation Foundation.
Visit the experiential exhibit "Chatham to China: Acculturation, Encounter and Trade" at the Atwood House Museum, home of the Chatham Historical Society, 347 Stage Harbor Road.
Explore the travel and trading adventures of Chatham sea captains during the 1800s. Visitors can trade for silk or tea, and sell their goods back at old Boston's India Wharf. $5, $3 students, free to under 12. For more information, call 508-364-0850.
Edward Gorey House
The Edward Gorey House, 8 Strawberry Lane, Yarmouthport, is featuring the exhibit "Artful Associations: Edward Gorey Illustrates Famous Authors," containing original drawings, sketches and book cover mockups, celebrating the life and work of the acclaimed writer and artist. Hours are Thursday to Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays from noon to 4 p.m. 508-362-3909 or visit www.edwardgoreyhouse.org.
Heritage Museums & Gardens
The Southeastern District Design and Horticulture Study Group (Garden Club Federation of Mass.) presents "Secrets & Miracles" Standard Flower Show from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sept. 23, 24 and 25. Exhibits are inspired by the miracles of nature and the secrets of the physical world.
Heritage Museums & Gardens is located at 67 Grove St., Sandwich, and offers programs and events year-round. $15, $12 seniors, $7 ages 4012. For a complete schedule of offerings call 508-888-3300 x 149 or visit www.heritagemuseums.org.
Sandwich Glass Museum
• The Sandwich Glass Museum hosts "Kitchen Dreams," an exhibit of wall relief sculptures of glass and aluminum by acclaimed glass muralist Ricky Bernstein, through Oct. 30.
• Through Oct. 30, see works by artist Chris Belleau in "A Splash of Glass."
The museum is located at 129 Main St. and is open daily, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. $5, $1.25 children. 508-888-0251 or visit www.sandwichglassmuseum.org.
Island Cruises
Join a Mass Audubon naturalist-led excursion to Cuttyhunk Island and learn about the landmarks, geology, wildlife and history on one of these "pearly isles." Cruise departs from Woods Hole.
Cuttyhunk tour: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 25. $58, $48 children. For information and to register, call 508-385-7657.
Celebrate Our Waters
On Sept. 24-25, the Orleans Pond Coalition non-profit is hosting "Celebrate Our Waters," a weekend of walks, talks, tours, bike trips, kayaking and more, on Pleasant Bay, Town Cove, Skaket Beach and Nauset Beach, to celebrate the waters all around us on Cape Cod. More information is available at www.orleanspondcoalition.org
On safari
Join a "Mushroom Safari with Lawrence Schuster," a member of the Boston Mycological Club, at 9:30 a.m. or 1 p.m. on Oct. 1. Participants will meet in the Nickerson State Park parking lot. $5 day of event. Advance registration is suggested. 508-896-3867.
Cape Cod Museum of Natural History
Join 16-year-old Nicholas Fiore of West Yarmouth at 11 a.m. Oct. 2 as he releases Bobwhites on Wing Island as part of his licensed quail project to help the species re-form a habitat on Cape Cod. For information on attending the release, call the museum, located at Route 6A, Brewster, at 508-896-3867 or visit www.ccmnh.org.
Mass Audubon Sanctuaries
At the following Cape locations:
• Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary, 345 Bone Hill Rd., Barnstable. Explore 110 acres with tidal flats, butterfly meadows, pond and woodland, and a spectacular Barnstable Harbor view. Enjoy guided kayak trips, marine cruises, lectures, bird, butterfly, shore and goat walks. Trails open dawn to dusk. Just a sampling:
• Join a Long Pasture naturalist-guided birding kayak paddle in Barnstable Harbor on Sept. 24 (9 a.m. to noon), or a trip to Sampsons Island, Cotuit on Oct. 1 (9 a.m. to noon.) $45. To register or for information on all activities, call 508-362-7475; www.massaudubon.org.
• Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary is located off Route 6 just past the Eastham/Wellfleet town line. Trails are open daily 8 a.m. to dusk. Walks, birding and tidal pool exploration, family cruises, canoe trips and more. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for children. Call 508-349-2615.
• Skunknett River Sanctuary, Bumps River Road, Osterville, holds a variety of ongoing walks and programs. 508-362-7475 for info.
Burgess Society events
The Thornton W. Burgess Society's Green Briar Nature Center is located at 6 Discovery Hill Road, East Sandwich. A variety of events for children and adults are featured year-round at its Green Briar Nature Center, including jam making classes in the Green Briar Nature Kitchen.
• Monday morning birding with Gretchen Moran at 8 a.m. weekly. Meet at Green Briar and travel to birding hotspots by van. $12.
Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday; 1-4 p.m. Sunday. Admission is by donation. For more information and a complete schedule of programs, visit www.thorntonburgess.org or call 508-888-6870.
Nature at Highfield Hall
• Estate walks are held the first Sunday of each month at 1 p.m. Participants can join a trained docent for a ramble around the estate. $5.
• Alison Robb leads walkers through Beebe Woods at 10:30 a.m. on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month to search for seasonal plants and wildlife. $5. Highfield Hall is located at 56 Highfield Drive, Falmouth. 508-495-1878.
Cape Cod National Seashore
The various locations offer numerous walks, lectures and other programs at Salt Pond Visitor Center, Nauset Road, off Route 6 in Eastham, 508-255-3421; Province Lands Visitor Center, Race Point Road, off Route 6 in Provincetown, 508-487-1256.
Glories of autumn gardening
Author and radio show host C.L. Fornari will give a talk on autumn gardening on Cape Cod at 11 a.m. Sept. 23 at the Osterville Museum, 155 West Bay Road. Free event. 508-428-5861.
"Visions of the Journey"
Author and photographer Meg Pier will present a slide show and talk, "Visions of the Journey," about her travels, writings and photography, 1 p.m. Sept. 24 at Osterville Baptist Church, 824 Main St. More information at 508-428-5757.
Fall's the time to plan
Organic gardening – fall is the time to plan next year's garden! Kevin Minnigerode will share hints for tending your garden after the harvest, and planning for your spring garden to come. 5:30 p.m. Sept. 27 at Marstons Mills Public Library. More information at 508-428-5175.
Developing computer savvy
The Sandwich Council on Aging is sponsoring a series of talks on "getting the most out of your computer," to be held at 1:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month, at the Council on Aging, 270 Quaker Meetinghouse Road, East Sandwich. To reserve your place, call 508-888-4737.
At Highfield Hall
Highfield Hall, 56 Highfield Drive, Falmouth, holds a variety of programs throughout the year. For a schedule or information call 508-495-1878 or visit www.highfieldhall.org.
Barnstable Land Trust
BLT hosts a roster of walks and talks for the winter.
The Barnstable Land Trust is a non-profit, community-based conservation organization offering information about preserving the open spaces on Cape Cod. Go to www.BLT.org or call 508-771-2585 for a schedule, information and directions on all walks or events.
Barnstable Village tours
Join the Barnstable Historical Society and Derek Bartlett on a stroll of the historic homes of Barnstable Village, and learn the natural history of Barnstable Harbor. Walks are each Wednesday at 2 p.m. $5, free to children under 8. For information call 508-362-2982.
Simple walks for seniors, kids
The Thornton W. Burgess Society holds gently-paced nature walks every Tuesday at 1 p.m. for seniors, led by naturalist Patricia Gonser. Walkers should meet at the Green Briar Nature Center, Route 6A in Sandwich to travel to other areas. $6 for society members, $8 for non-members.
Walks through the Green Briar Nature Center's Shirley G. Cross Wildflower Garden are held Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 10:30 a.m. Cost is $3 for members and $5 for non-members.
Call Green Briar at 508-888-6870.
NESSA seeks vet support
The New England Society for Abandoned Animals is seeking licensed vet technicians to support programs at its no-kill shelter and education center in Centerville. They're looking for vet tech volunteers to administer medications and manage schedules. Those interested may call 508-771-7800 or email email@example.com.
New CC Volunteer Opportunity Center
Cape Cod Volunteers has opened their first local Volunteer Opportunity Center. Free consultations are available on volunteer opportunities on Cape Cod by appointment or by walk-in. Hours are 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursdays at the office in the Harwich Community Center, 100 Oak Street. For more information call 508-362-0242 or visit www.capecodvolunteers.org.
Elder Services needs you!
Elder Services of Cape Cod & the Islands is seeking kitchen and/or dining room volunteers to help prepare or serve a meal at the Barnstable dining site. For more information about participating, call Cindy Cullen at 508-394-4630, x. 530.
Horizons for Homeless Children
Horizons is seeking volunteers to spend time with children living in domestic violence and family homeless shelters in Barnstable County, two hours a week. Six-month commitment. 508-510-3250, or visit firstname.lastname@example.com for more information on this program.
Big Brothers Big Sisters
BBBS of the Cape & Islands is seeking adult volunteers to be Big Brothers and Big Sisters. Those interested in participating or getting the word out may call the organization at 508-771-5150, x 101, or the volunteer hotline at 877-933-BIGS.
Burgess Society
Volunteer opportunities galore are waiting at the Thornton W. Burgess Society in East Sandwich – a new docent program is now available for those with an eye for nature and an enjoyment of people. Call the Burgess Society office at 508-888-6870 for more information.
4-H needs help with youth programs
The Barnstable County 4-H Program needs adults to help as club leaders for 4-H clubs. Training, resource materials, curriculum and support are provided. For information or to volunteer, contact youth educator Judy Vollmer at 508-375-6696 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
Road to Recovery
The American Cancer Society is seeking volunteers from Cape Cod to drive local cancer patients to and from chemo and radiation appointments, especially those receiving treatment in Boston. Become a driver in the "Road to Recovery" program – call 800-227-2345 or visit www.cancer.org.
VNA volunteer programs
• The Visiting Nurse Association of Cape Cod Hospice is offering a volunteer training program for men and women who are interested in providing support to patients receiving end-of-life care, as well as support to caregivers.
• VNA Hospice of the Visiting Nurse Association of Cape Cod is seeking veterans for the Volunteers for Veterans program. Volunteers receive special training to help acknowledge and support veterans, and provide visits and respite to vets and their caregivers. For information on becoming a VNA volunteer, Call Gayle at 508-957-7709.
NE Society for Abandoned Animals
The New England Society for Abandoned Animals is seeking volunteers to support programs and activities at its no-kill Shelter and Education Center in Centerville. To sign up, visit www.nesaa.org for an application, or call 508-771-7800.
AIDS group needs you
The AIDS Support Group of Cape Cod, 428 South St., Hyannis, needs volunteers to assist in the office and food pantry. Call 508-778-1954 or visit www.asgcc.org.
Caregivers needed for local children
Cape Cod Child Development is looking for volunteers for its day-to-day programs located throughout the Cape and in Wareham. Call 800-974-8860.
Cape & Islands Veterans Outreach Center
Veterans and their families can find a wide range of support and services at the Cape & Islands Veterans Outreach Center in Hyannis, including counseling, a food pantry, employment and housing assistance, legal aid and more. These are available to veterans of all eras. Call 800-355-1591.


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Give the state legislative Republicans credit.
The caucus remained unified throughout the drawn- out budget process and beat back the Democratic majority's efforts to continue the temporary tax increases as a solution to the state's budget crisis.
But that's yesterday's news.
Today's news is that the crisis didn't go away. Instead it has shifted down to cities and counties.
With a lean budget, the legislature has drastically reduced payments to local governments for medical programs, transportation assistance, police and fire protection, parks and libraries, and the panoply of vital social services.
Now local governments are in the bind of their lives and some are striking back -- with proposed tax increases.
San Francisco seems to be the role model.
With sales taxes cut by one percent statewide, Mayor Ed Lee is asking voters to support a half- percent tax increase in the November election.
The $60 million raised would be used to cover rising costs for law enforcement, firefighters, and public health and social programs--the core services provided by any local government.
The additional tax will become law if two-thirds of the voters approve the proposal.
In one sense, Lee has proposed a win-win situation. The half cent sales tax addition will still mean a half cent savings for taxpayers as well as the continuation of important programs and services.
No doubt, other local governments will follow, hoping to recoup some of the money no longer tendered by the state.
In another sense, the pushing off of tax issues may be the first step in further distinguishing the qualities and capabilities of one local jurisdiction from another.
Affluent and educated communities are likely to be much more supportive of such proposals, while poor, less educated communities may not.
This kind of separation will add to the perception that slowly but surely, we are becoming two Californias.
The more that the state distributes funds, the more likely that all local governments will have similar social services foundations and capabilities.
To the extent that state support declines, it will become a system of every local government for itself.
That may be just fine for folks who live in rich pockets, but not so good for the rest of us.


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I have been asked to find a Java implementation that will solve the below problem....
Create a web application for data management (open source platform and database )
Create a local install of the application that can run when there is no internet connection store transactions in a local open source database then push/pull changes via a sync solution when connection is available.
What would be a good approach for this. Development time is tight it must be scalable too any help would be much appreciated.


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A much-needed national debate about privacy is now underway
This post is adapted from one that appeared in the San Jose Mercury News
It's been quite a couple of weeks for the national debate on privacy.
At a press conference earlier this month, President Barack Obama implied that he'll back the development of technologies to help people protect themselves from the very government he currently heads. But that same week, two secure email systems were shut down by their owners, reportedly because of concern about government snooping. Meanwhile, Google filed a court motion asserting that people have "no legitimate expectation of privacy" when voluntarily turning information over to a third party like Google's Gmail service.
President Obama said that "As technology develops further, technology itself may provide us some additional safeguards." He added that "maybe we can embed technologies in there that prevent the snooping, regardless of what government wants to do."
Yet despite the president's call for future technologies to protect our privacy, two existing products that do just that were shut down because of potential government snooping. Without providing details, the CEO of Lavabit wrote on his blog, "I have been forced to make a difficult decision: to become complicit in crimes against the American people or walk away from nearly 10 years of hard work by shutting down."
And the owners of another encrypted email service, Silent Mail, apparently shut down their service to avoid having to turn over communications to government agencies. "We see the writing the wall, and we have decided that it is best for us to shut down Silent Mail now," they blogged. "We have not received subpoenas, warrants, security letters, or anything else by any government, and this is why we are acting now."
Obama's contradictions
It seems odd to me that just as President Obama promises some "future" fix, the people who are running companies providing a current fix feel that they can't fully assure that their customers' privacy is protected from the very government who's leader is trying to reassure us that the government isn't snooping on everyone and that he's in favor of tools to protect us against our own government.
The other irony is that the only reason Obama was addressing the issue and calling for a review of secret surveillance programs is because National Security Agency leaker Edward Snowden forced his hand by revealing details about the way the government can track phone calls and electronic messages. Yet Snowden remains a wanted fugitive in Russia.
When asked by a reporter, Obama said, "I don't think Mr. Snowden was a patriot." He added that Snowden is charged with three felonies and that "If in fact he believes that what he did was right, then, like every American citizen, he can come here, appear before the court with a lawyer and make his case."
While I don't expect Obama to be issuing Snowden any medals, or even dropping all the charges against him, I do wish there was a way Snowden could return to the United States without fear of having to spend the rest of his life in prison. Whatever one thinks of Snowden, one thing is clear: He jump-started an important national conversation that forced the most powerful man in the world to admit that we need to reconsider the way we gather intelligence.
Which brings me back to Google's admission that you can't expect privacy from its email service.
One reason a lot of people use Gmail is because it archives their mail, potentially forever. By giving users a lot of free storage space (and charging a modest fee for those of us who go over that allotment), Google is encouraging people to hang on to their mail rather than delete it. The advantage is that your email — which is part of the transcript of your life — is available for you to review any time in the future.
I often refer to my Gmail archives if I'm trying to recall a conversation I had months or even years ago, or if I need to find an old airline receipt when I'm doing my taxes. But as long as your email is on Google's servers — or Yahoo's or Microsoft's or anyone else's — it's accessible to anyone able to gain access, whether by legal means or by hacking.
Not only do we have to worry about the current government, but we also have to worry about unknown future regimes. I'm old enough to remember the massive surveillance efforts in the 1960s by FBI director J. Edgar Hoover. And I remember my parents' friends talking about the wholesale invasion of privacy resulting from U.S. Sen. Joseph McCarthy's witch-hunts into the lives of entertainers, government workers and others accused of being Communists or Communist Party sympathizers, if only by association.
Today, in a world where everything is stored on servers — including the names of your Facebook friends — I worry about some future McCarthy questioning people's patriotism just because they may have once had a suspicious Facebook friend or Gmail conversation or had conducted a questionable search. This is, indeed, a very important conversation.
This post is adapted from one that appeared in the San Jose Mercury News


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Lamar Odom: Wedding to Khloe Kardashian Was Real
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A handful of reality show cameras and production crew may have surrounded them, but Lamar Odom insists his wedding to Khloe Kardashian was real, despite reports that it was a non-binding ceremony.
"It's crazy how perception works in America when you're looking at things from the outside," Odom, 29, told reporters at a press conference at the Lakers media day Wednesday.
Odom, who tied the knot with the 24-year-old reality TV star on Sunday after a one-month courtship, didn't want to talk about the wedding and appeared annoyed with questions focusing on the ceremony, though he did say that "anybody that was there will tell you that it was a beautiful event and it was real."
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Before the election of Barack Obama, much was written about the democratic peace, pro and con. Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush based their foreign policies on it—as one of its pillars for Clinton, and as the core of Bush's policy. But now, you hear almost nothing of it. In this and in subsequent blogs, I will try to determine what has happened to the democratic peace.
First, what is the democratic peace? There are the narrow and broad versions. The narrow one, being most well known and researched, simply says that democracies have never made war on each other. This is the most scholarly and scientifically researched idea of international relations, and as a result many students of the field now consider it a political law of the international system. Therefore, promoting democracy in the world is a way to peace, which Bush and Secretary Rice said many times.
The broad version includes the narrow and adds that democracies have the least internal violence and almost no domestic democide. Thus, by fostering human security, democracies serve as a way to peace and human betterment. There is also much research on this version, although discussants of the democratic peace usually have the narrow one in mind.
What are my sources for this? I have two bibliographies of democratic peace research and commentary, one for those published before 2000, and the other, just completed, 2000 and after. My interest is in the latter, since this will help answer the question about the current status of the democratic peace. To those to whom the democratic peace is an extraordinary idea, and in terms of peace, an unbelievable, idealist one, the earlier bibliography will be very useful. It presents the birth, replication, and early attempts to falsify the idea. Moreover, see my Democratic Peace Blog, which includes many analyses of the studies listed in this bibliography.
On balance, the bibliographies show that despite the negative critiques, attempts to falsify it, and assertions about negative cases, the democratic peace still provides a well researched and verified solution to war, democide, domestic violence, and human insecurity.
In Part II on the democratic peace, I will treat the idea within a foreign policy framework (such as Obama's). The death of this solution to war and human security then will be easier to understand.