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Books Where the Sidewalk Ends
Upcoming author events at Where the Sidewalk Ends Bookstore, 432 Main St., Chatham include:
• News photographer Bill Brett and his daughter, portrait photographer Kerry Brett, will sign copies of their father-daughter collection, Boston: Inspirational Women, 1-3 p.m. Dec. 10.
• Author Sara Hoaglund Hunter and illustrator Julia Miner will sign copies of their new children's book, The Lighthouse Santa, 2-4 p.m. Dec. 10.
• Mrs. Claus helps kids decorate Christmas cookies (available in the Children's Annex) from 3-4 p.m. each Saturday in December. 508-945-0499.Centerville Library book talk
The library and Books by the Sea in Osterville are sponsoring a talk and book signing for A History of Chowder: Four Centuries of a New England Meal, with authors Robert Cox and Jacob Walker, 2:30 p.m. Dec. 10 at C'ville Library, 585 Main St. Free event. 508-790-6220.Our Lady of Victory book launch
Author Edward W. Kirk, an attorney and longtime parishioner, will sign copies of Faith of Our Fathers and Mothers, his new book about the history of Our Lady of Victory Catholic Community, from 2-4 p.m. Dec. 11 at the Parish Center, 230 South Main St., Centerville. Former Vatican Ambassador Ray Flynn will be on hand, along with members of some of the parish's founding families.Book discussion at Ladies' Library
The Brewster Ladies' Library Book Discussion group will discuss its December reading selection, The Catcher in the Rye, by J.D. Salinger, at 1 p.m. Dec. 13. All are welcome to attend. The library is located at 1822 Main Street. 508-896-3913.Ongoing at village libraries
• Centerville – The library's book group meets at 7 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month. (www.centervillelibrary.com). Mid-Cape Chess Club, 1-7 p.m. Tuesdays/Thursdays; Knitting Club, 3:30 p.m. Fridays.
• 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 from 6:30-8 p.m. Snacks included. More info at 508-428-5175.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 BARNSTABLE Art in Centerville
Oils and watercolors by artist Joline Diehl are on display at the Centerville Library, 585 Main St., through Dec. 31, during library hours.Photography Center of Cape Cod
The Photography Center presents its newly published "2012 Photography Calendar of Cape Cod," with images selected from more than 100 submissions by local photographers. It's available for $20 ($25 with wall-hanging holder) at capecodartassoc.com/order.php and at locations across the Cape. The winning images are on display in the Art Association's Gallery, 3480 Route 6A, through Dec. 21.
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.Cape Cod Art Association
Deck the walls! The Association presents its annual Small Works Gift Show, an exhibit and sale of juried artists' small works, through Dec. 22. Browse the gallery and Gift Shop for your holiday purchases.
CCAA, partnering with the Eastham Painters Guild, is offering its newly published Plein Air Painting on Cape Cod, a directory showcasing some of the best locales to paint or take photographs. Available at CCAA gallery in Barnstable for $20, or visit the website.
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 Web site, 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 hosts ongoing exhibits, including the Group Show and Holiday Sale – through Dec. 18 at Guyer Barn.
The Center holds its Holiday Open House from 6-9 p.m. Dec. 9, with refreshments, live music and holiday activities.
The Holls for the Holidays exhibit is extended through Dec. 18, featuring works by members of the Holl family.
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.
Artists and Artisans interested in selling their artwork in the shanties on Hyannis Harbor in the summer of 2012 must apply by Jan. 13. Download the application at www.hyartsdistrict.com.
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
• Through Dec. 30: "Portraits and Their Lives," How artists from the 19th century have portrayed themselves and others and how such portraits are connected to a time and place.
• In The Little Gallery: through Dec. 30: "Landscapes of the Imagination," works by Anne Ierardi.
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 artist members of the Wednesday Painters Group through Dec. 21, including work completed when the group spent time at the Halfway House at Sandy Neck Beach. The group meets weekly for painting and critique at the Cotuit Federated Church, and has been getting together since the early 1990s. More info at 508-862-4767.Cotuit Center for the Arts
• "The Art of Giving: A Festival of Wreaths," through Dec. 31, an exhibit of wreaths created by members, students and faculty.
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.
Join the Guild, a group of more than 100 volunteers who work in support of programs of the Cape Cod Symphony and the Conservatory. Then enjoy many of the Guild's related events and activities.
Call for information at 508-362-2772 (Barnstable) or 508-540-0611 (Falmouth), or visit www.capecodconservatory.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. The gallery is open from April 17 to Nov. 17.
A portion of proceeds from sales goes to maintain the historic Old Selectmen's building. Gallery hours in season are Weds-Sat. 10-4 and Sun. noon-4. 508-362-5504.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.CAPEWIDE SRD Gallery
Paintings by Patricia Schlehuber are now being featured at the SRD Gallery, Garden Court Building, 708 Route 134, South Dennis (rear of building). Winter gallery hours are 10 to 2 Monday - Wednesday; noon to 4 Thursday - Friday; Saturday & Sunday by appointment. 508-360-4302.Holiday Small Works Sale
A Holiday Artists' Reception and Small Works Sale will be hold 1 to 4 p.m. Dec. 10 at the UU Meeting House in Chatham. Wreaths and decorative trees are also on sale. Refreshments served. 508-945-2075.Sculpture on view
Joyce Johnson will present an exhibition, "Figures from Life," throughout the month of December, at Addison Art Gallery, 43 Route 28, Orleans. The exhibit features wood, stone and bronze figure sculptures.
The gallery is open throughout the season and can be reached at 508-255-6200Three 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. Millstone Gallery
Sculptures by Benton Jones, are featured at the Millstone Gallery, 3090 Main St., Brewster.508-896-2452.artSTRAND
The artSTRAND Gallery is located at 494 Commercial St., Provincetown, and is open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. Works on view at www.addisonart.com.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 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 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 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 during December from noon to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, and on New Year's weekend Fri/Sat./Sun. from noon to 4. They're offering free shipping on any holiday purchases. For more information call 508-487-1052 or visit www.ricepolakgallery.com.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.Fresh Paint Gallery
The Fresh Paint Gallery, 169 Route 6A, Yarmouthport, is open Weds.-Sat., 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sun. noon to 4. More info at 508-375-9220, 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. 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.
• Through Dec. 11: The Northside Artists of Cape Cod are exhibiting members' work at the Cultural Center. They've "adopted" a platoon of Marines serving in Afghanistan and are using the Center as a drop-off for anyone wishing to contribute gift items for the holidays. Call for information on what's needed.
Also on view are "One Woman's Treasure": assemblage art by Lauren Wolk; and paintings and photographs by Mike Helfen.
• Dec. 10: Historic Bass River Holiday Cookie Stroll, 10:30 to 3, rain or shine (kids under 12 free, but only ticket holders receive cookies). Free transport available between groups of houses. Benefits South Yarmouth Library. $15. Ticket info at 508-760-4820, x 1313.
• Dec. 11: Christmas Concert and Sing-along with Jan and Dale, 3-5 p.m. Standards, show tunes, folk, country and more. $15.
• Dec. 17: 3rd Annual Cape Cod Celtic Christmas Family Celebration with Stanley and Grimm, 7 p.m. $15. With special appearance by Eliza Bowes.
• Dec. 19: New Horizons Band Holiday Concert, 4:30-5:30. Free event – bring non-perishable food items for the Yarmouth Food Pantry.
• The Center is sponsoring its 6th Annual National & Regional Poetry Competition, open to US residents ages 18 and older. A national prize of $1,000 will be awarded for a single unpublished poem by a US resident, and a regional prize of $250 will be awarded for same, to an adult resident of Cape Cod & the Islands. Local poets are also eligible for the national award. For complete guidelines for submission, visit www.cultural-center.org. Deadline is Jan. 16.
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.
Dec. 10-Jan. 15: A Cape-wide student art exhibition,
Through Young Eyes," featuring work by students in grades K-12. Artists' reception 7:30 p.m. Dec. 15. The public is invited.
Through Dec. 11: The traveling exhibition "America the Beautiful, A Collaboration between Painters and Fiber Artists" comes to Cape Cod. Gallery talks by various groups of artists will take place on Sundays throughout the exhibit's run.
Dec. 17 through Feb. 19: Photography by Bill Armstrong from Christopher Hyland's collection, with abstractions and images of figures.
Through Jan. 29: "Timeless: Explorations in Wax-Based Media," works by Mary Moquin & Marc Kundmann.
Through Jan. 22: "Of Face and Body," works by Nancy Ellen Craig, with artist's reception 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Dec. 11.
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.
• Through Jan. 8: Members' Open: Small Works exhibit.
• Through December: Members' juried Handmade Holiday Card Exhibition.
Art workshops: Sign up for one of more than 30 affordable art workshops in a variety of mediums, including painting, drawing and printmaking. 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.CLUBS 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. More info at 508-896-3913.Kiwanis Hyannis
The Kiwanis Club of Hyannis meets each Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at the Dragon Lite Restaurant, 620 Main St., Hyannis. For more information about meetings, call Brian D. Morrison, the club's vice president, at 508-932-4700 or email to email@example.com Cod Networkers
Cape Cod Networkers holds weekly networking meetings from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays at Acapulcos Mexican Restaurant, 416 Main St., West Yarmouth. CCN encourages business professionals on the Cape and Islands to develop solid business relationships with their fellow members and share goals and ideas. More info at 508-394-6161 or e-mail email@example.com. All are welcome.BARS monthly meeting
The Barnstable Association for Recreational Shellfishing (BARS) holds monthly meetings at 7 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month in the West Barnstable Community Building, Rte. 149, cor. Lombard Avenue. Meetings are open to the public. www.shellfishing.org.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 Area Pilots' Association
Aviation enthusiasts and pilots are invited to the monthly meetings of CAPA, held on the first Wednesday of each month, at Cape Cod Community College in the Science Center, Lecture Hall B, 2240 Iyannough Road, West Barnstable (use parking lots 7 & 8), beginning at 6:30 p.m.Cape Cod Community Media Center
The Cape Cod Community Media Center is located 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.
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's monthly meetings from April through October are held at the West Barnstable Train Station, 2469 Meetinghouse Way, Route 149, and at the West Barnstable Fire Station during the winter months, if available. Its historical train museum in the station is open from the end of May through October on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cape Cod Central scenic train ride tickets sold up until train time. 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.FILM Liberty Forum film
The Liberty Forum presents the film A Nation Adrift: Standing at the Crossroads of America's Destiny, 1 p.m. Dec. 14 at Chatham Community Center, 720 Main St. (Route 28). Free. 508-945-9709.FOR THE KIDS
Cape Cod Science Café
The Science Café celebrates the final quarter of 2011 as the International Year of Chemistry with "Cape Cod Science Café Healthy Kids," 1 to 3 p.m. Dec. 11 at Sandwich Public Library, 142 Main St. K-12 students can participate in hands-on science experiments about our health, and enjoy healthy snacks provided by Marshland Too. 508-888-0625.
New Barnstable 4-H offering
"Polar Fleece Sock Workshop," 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 29, at the Barnstable Senior Center, for ages 10 and up. $25 includes all materials. Participants will make two pair of polar fleece socks, one to take home, one to donate to a local shelter. More information at 508-375-6690 or visit www.capecodextension.org.
Village Library story times and programs
• Hyannis: Pre-school Story Time at the Hyannis Public Library, 401 Main St., is held Fridays at 11:15 a.m. Kids 2/12 to 5 years old can enjoy stories, crafts and a snack. 508-775-2280.
• Centerville: Drop-in Story Hour, 10:15 a.m. Mondays, 6 p.m. Thursdays; Story Hour, 4 p.m. (all ages) Mid-Cape Chess Club, drop-in 1-7 p.m. Fridays, 6 p.m. families.
• Marstons Mills: • Homeschool Club (gr. K-5), 2 p.m. Mondays. Sign up.
• Drop-in Story Time 10 a.m. with activities 11 a.m. Tuesdays, all ages. • Tuesday Night Kids' Club, 4:30 p.m. www.mmpl.org.
• Fun Family Playgroup, 10 a.m. Fridays (birth-4 yrs). 508-775-6240 sign-up.
• Cotuit: Drop-in Pre-school Story Hour, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays and 2:15 p.m. Wednesdays.
• Osterville: Storytime, 3:30 p.m. Tuesdays and 10 a.m. Wednesdays.
• Sturgis: Drop-in Storytime, 10:30 a.m. (ages 2-5) Thursdays.
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. Learn about critters' life cycles, habits and habitats (for families with children ages 3 and up). $2.
• Live Animal Story Time, Saturdays. at 10:30 a.m. Enjoy stories and meet live animals (families with kids 3 and up). $2.
Call 508-888-6870 for info on all upcoming activities.Storytime in Brewster
Toddler Town (kids birth to age 3) meets Thursdays at 10 a.m., with stories, songs and free play.
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.
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 Cape Cod Chorale
• The Chorale presents its Annual Messiah Sing at 8 p.m. Dec. 9 at Cape Cod Regional Technical High School, 351 Pleasant Lake Ave., Harwich. Sign up to sing at 6 p.m. Free-will offering benefits the Noah Shelter and Harwich Ecumenical Council for the Homeless. More info at www.capecodchorale.org.
• Holiday concerts by the Cape Cod Chorale this year include "Ceremony of Carols" by Benjamin Britten and Antonio Vivaldi's "Gloria," both presented at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 10 at Christ the King Parish in Mashpee and at 2:30 p.m. Dec. 11 at Corpus Christi Parish, East Sandwich. $15. Tickets: 508-430-0217.
Cranberry Shores Chorus
An a cappella holiday concert, featuring the all-women Cranberry Shores Chorus and the men's group Notescape, will be held at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 9 at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, on the green in Falmouth. $10 at the door. www.cranberryshores.org.
Ladies' Library hosts concert
The Brewster Ladies' Library hosts a Holiday Open House and Concert from 6-8 p.m. Dec. 9, featuring the Nauset High School Honors Chorus performing at 7 p.m. Refreshments will be served.Holiday concert
The combined choirs of West Parish of Barnstable and St. Mary's Episcopal Church of Barnstable Village will perform a holiday concert, "Joy to the World," at 7 p.m. Dec. 9 at the Historic 1717 Meetinghouse, 2049 Meetinghouse Way, West Barnstable. Also featured will be the West Parish Handbell Choir, flautist Mariellen Sears and organists Donna Murphy and Dan Romero. $10 suggested donation.Jewish Music in the Americas
Listen to Jewish/Yiddish folk and theatre music from early American Jewish settlements and learn how Jewish composers blended Yiddish with traditional music in a presentation by Judith Pinnolis of the Hebrew College School of Music, noon on Dec. 10 at Cape Cod Synagogue, 145 Winter St., Hyannis. $10. Call 508-775-2988 or email firstname.lastname@example.com a winter's eve
The performing arts ensembles at Cape Cod Community College present "Music for a Winter's Eve" at 7 p.m. Dec. 10, in the Grossman Commons Building Main Dining Room at 4Cs, 2240 Iyannough Road, West Barnstable. Enjoy music by the College Chorus, performances by the Middle Eastern Dance Class and cool sounds from the jazz combo. Free event, but bring non-perishable food donations for local food pantries.Vienna Boys Choir
The world-famous Vienna Boys Choir will present a Holiday Program at 8 p.m. Dec. 10 at Barnstable Performing Arts Center, 744 West Main St., Hyannis. Tickets $35-$60. 508-362-1111 or www.capesymphony.org.
Conservatory musical celebrations
The Cape Cod Conservatory presents a passel of holiday musical offerings:
• "Snow Stopper Pops" with Conservatory Concert Band, 3 p.m. Dec. 11, West Villages Elementary School, 760 Osterville-West Barnstable Road, Marstons Mills. Free.
• Conservatory String Ensemble in Concert, 7 p.m. Dec. 15, Cultural Center of Cape Cod, 307 Old Main St., South Yarmouth.
• Conservatory Choraliers Holiday Sing, 2 p.m. Dec. 18, CC Conservatory, 60 Highfield Drive, Falmouth. $5. For more information on events, call 508-362-2772 or 508-540-0611.Guitar masters
Musician Peter Janson and fingerstyle guitar master Steve Davison will perform in concert at 7 p.m. Dec. 11 at Three Fish & a Ram Art Center, 36 Bates Road, Mashpee Commons. $17.50. 508-477-2788 or email firstname.lastname@example.com.
Community Carol Singing
A Community Carol Singing Celebration will be held at 7 p.m. Dec. 13, sponsored by the Yarmouth New Church Preservation Foundation, in the Audience Room of the church, 266 Route 6A, on the Common at Strawberry Lane in Yarmouthport. Ocean 104's Donna Credit leads the singing, with vocal stylist Wendy Watson and organist Nan Berg. Special guest Garry Mitchell of Chatham will narrate Dylan Thomas' classic A Child's Christmas in Wales. Refreshments served. Dress warmly. Free-will donation. 508-362-6469.
W.H.A.T. hosts CC Symphony players
Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theatre and the Cape Cod Symphony present the Symphony Sounds Series' final concert, featuring the Wind & String Trio, at 3 p.m. Dec. 18 on the Julie Harris Stage, 2357 Route 6. $29, $15 students. Tickets: 508-349-9428 or www.WHAT.org.
Christmas Cavalcade benefit
The Annual Cape Cod Christmas Cavalcade Benefit for the Homeless kicks off at 7 p.m. Dec. 18 at the Jailhouse Tavern, 28 West Road, Orleans, featuring Toast and Jam, Parkington Sisters, Fred Fried, Rip-It-Ups, Chandler Travis Philharmonic and much more. 508-255-5245.Joe's Beach Bar
The Catbirds fly in to Joe's (aka the Barley Neck Inn), 5 Beach Road, East Orleans, for a 9:45 performance on Dec. 9. 508-255-0212.
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.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.Harvest Gallery Wine Bar
The Wine Bar serves up special entertainment during December: • Dec. 11: Bob Hayes, Kareem Sanjagi & Guest, holiday music, 1-4 p.m. (during Dennis Christmas Stroll); acoustic guitarist Sean Brennan, 7-10 p.m. • Dec. 15: Toast & Jam. • Dec. 16: Sarah Swain Band. • Dec. 17: Mike Garvan Trio. • Dec. 22: Pat Ryan Trio. • Dec. 23: Daniel Byrnes Trio.
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.
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.STAGE Nauset Holiday program
The Nauset Regional Middle School Drama presents a holiday evening of three short comedies, performed by 70 students: Murder Most Fowl, General Valley Hospital and Girl Court, beginning at 7 p.m. Dec. 9 at the NRMS Auditorium, Route 28, Orleans. $2. 508-255-3075.Elements Theatre Company
Elements Theatre, Paraclete House, Rock Harbor, Orleans, presents Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 9-10 (Dinner Theatre), and Dec. 11 (3:30 p.m. matinee). $60 dinner & show, $18 age 18 and under; $30 matinee, $25 seniors, free to age 18 and under. Tickets: 508-240-2400.Counter Productions
Provincetown Counter Productions, 237 Commercial St., presents the Tony Award-winning I Am My Own Wife, the true story of Charlotte von Mahlsdorf, starring Timothy Babcock, Dec. 9-18, with performances Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 7:30 p.m. 508-413-1000 or www.counter-productions.org.WHAT's fuel for Yule
Dec. 10, 17: "Yule for Fuel" – entertainment extravaganza live on stage, to help provide for our neighbors' fuel needs this winter. 7:30 p.m. at Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater on Route 6.Tickets: 508-394-9428, www.what.org.
A Child's Christmas in Wales
The Woods Hole Theater Company presents the Dylan Thomas classic, as performed by the puppets of Le Theatricule Stoique (created by Edward Gorey), with puppet master Joe Richards, at 2 and 4 p.m. Dec. 17 at the Falmouth Public Library. Free admission, refreshments."Christmas Punch"
Wits End Arts, a new, portable theater troupe, presents "Christmas Punch," through Dec. 18, with performances 8 p.m. Fri-Sat and 2 p.m. Sundays, at Cotuit Center for the Arts' Black Box Theater. The festive and comedic program includes the reading of a classic essay by Robert Benchley, plus a one-act play that hilariously describes a wildly inept production of A Christmas Carol by a community women's group. Laura Garner is the group's artistic director. $12. Information and tickets at 508-428-0669 or www.artsonthecape.orgWinter Solstice Celebration
Cotuit Center for the Arts, 4404 Route 28, presents a Solstice celebration through Dec. 18, with madrigals, carols and dance, plus medieval plays and short skits. Performances are Thurs/Fri/Sat at 7 p.m., Sunday at 1 p.m. $20, $18 seniors, $10 students. 508-428-0669 or www.artsonthecape.org.Provincetown Theater
The Provincetown Theater Company, 238 Bradford St., presents the family-friendly musical The Snowman in the Dunes, with book by Patrick Lamerson, music and lyrics by Michael Sottille, through Dec. 18, with performances at 6 p.m. Dec. 10, 11 and 17, and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 18. Come share in a great holiday tradition! 508-487-7487, firstname.lastname@example.com Cod Conservatory's Nutcracker
Experience the Nutcracker, as performed by the Conservatory Ballet Program, 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Dec. 18 at Highfield Theatre, 58 Highfield Drive, Falmouth. Students of all ages perform this classic holiday entertainment. $10, $30 for 4. 508-362-2772.W.H.A.T. in hi-def
Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater again presents winter events on the Julie Harris Stage, 2357 Route 6:
• Dec. 10: The Metropolitan Opera's production of Faust, by Charles Gounod, live in HD, 12:55 p.m. Encore: Jan. 11, 6:30 p.m.
• Dec. 21: From the Met, Mozart's The Magic Flute, an encore screening at 6:30 p.m. in an abridged, kid-friendly version.
• Dec. 22: The Met's abridged-for-kids version of Hansel & Gretel (Humperdinck), 6:30 p.m.More info and tickets: Metopera.org/hdlive. 508-394-9428. HJT for kids
Harwich Junior Theatre presents "A Fireside Family Christmas Concert," 7:30 p.m. Dec. 17, with Mariead Doherty and special guest Richard Sullivan, soloist. $10, $15 under 21.
HJT celebrates with Madeline's Christmas: The Musical, through Dec. 31, with performances at 7:30 p.m. Fridays, 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays (no performance Dec. 24 or 25) and special vacation week matinees at 2 p.m. Dec. 27-29. $22, $15 under 21. HJT is located at 105 Division St., West Harwich. 508-432-2002, x 4.AUDITIONS American Buffalo
Woods Hole Theater Company holds auditions for David Mamet's American Buffalo at 4 p.m. Dec. 11 and 7 p.m. Dec. 12 at Woods Hole Community Hall, 68 Water Street. Director is Bill Ring. Roles for 3 men (late 20s-early 30s and late 40s to 50s). Performances are March 15-31. More info at firstname.lastname@example.com HAPPENINGS
• 42nd Annual Osterville Christmas Open House & Stroll, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Dec. 9, throughout the village. More events and specials on Dec. 10.
• Tree of Memories: Sponsored by Hospice & Palliative Care of Cape Cod, in its 21st year. Ornamental scallop shells to honor loved ones adorn 16 trees across the Cape. Opening ceremony: 3 p.m. Dec. 9 at TD Bank, 307 Main St., Hyannis. Shells may be reserved with a donation of any amount. For more information on tree locations, call 508-957-0250 or www.hospicecapecod.org.
• Folks from the Bourne Firefighters and WPXC-FM and PIXY 103 are living outside from Dec. 7 through 11 during the 10th Annual "Homeless for the Holidays" event at the Bay Motor Inn, 223 Main St., Buzzards Bay. They'll be collecting food, toys and money to help local families in need. Live entertainment, visits from Santa and your contributions. More information at 508-775-5678.
• "Christmas Memories," The Falmouth Historical Society and Museums on the Green, 55-56 Palmer Ave., open the Dr. Francis Wicks House and the Conant House for public viewing and enjoyment, 1-4 p.m. Dec. 9-11 and 15-18. 508-548-4857, www.falmouthhistoricalsociety.org.
• Holiday Open House – 1-4 p.m. Dec. 9 at CORD, 106 Bassett Lane, Hyannis. Drop by for music and treats. Sponsored by Cape Organization for Rights of the Disabled. RSVP to 508-775-8300.
• Santa's Pantry & Greens Sale, sponsored by Barnstable Branch of the Cape Cod Auxiliary, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 9, in the Mugar Lobby of Cape Cod Hospital. Baked goods and festive holiday greens.
• 3rd Annual Festival of Trees, a silent auction of spectacular holiday trees decorated by local merchants and organizations. At the Osterville Museum, 155 West Bay Road, during Osterville Village Stroll weekend, Dec. 9 & 10, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Proceeds of auction benefit the museum.
• Annual Chatham Christmas Stroll, Dec. 9-11, at many town-wide venues. Parades, caroling, tree lighting, hayrides, shops and warm refreshments. Don't forget the Historic Inn Tour on Dec. 11. For complete schedule, visit www.chathaminfo.com.
• Holiday Boutique and Food Sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 10, Whelden Memorial Library, Rte 149 and Lombard Ave., West Barnstable. Gifts, handcrafted items, baked goods and much more. 508-362-2262.
• COMM Christmas Party: The COMM Fire Department holds its annual Christmas party from noon to 3 p.m. Dec. 10 at the Centerville Fire Dept., 1875 Falmouth Road. Join the Centerville, Osterville and Marstons Mills Fire Department for Santa's annual visit and photos. Bring new, unwrapped toys for Toys for Tots. Information at 508-790-2375, x 5.
• Holiday Bazaar & Craft Fair, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 10, Wellfleet Preservation Hall, 335 Main St.
• Special Storytime at Brewster Ladies' Library, 10:30 a.m. Dec. 10, when Santa will be on hand to read How the Grinch Stole Christmas. Photos with Santa follow the story. At 11 a.m. there'll be a singalong and refreshments.
• King Wenceslas Faire, beginning 6 p.m. Dec. 10, Harwich Community Center, 100 Oak St. A gathering and entertainment by diverse arts communities from across the Cape, and a fundraiser for the Lower Cape Outreach Council.
• Breakfast with Santa – Join Santa and the Cape Cod Y at a holiday breakfast with pancakes, photos with Santa and lots of holiday cheer, 8 a.m. to noon Dec. 10 at Camp Lyndon, 2245 Route 132, Sandwich. $5 suggested donation. 508-428-4795, x 0.
• Holiday Bash - Three Fish and a Ram Art Gallery, #3 Central Square in Mashpee Commons, holds a holiday party from 4:30 to 6:30 Dec. 10, displaying the gallery's art, jewelry, ornaments, mobiles and unusual gifts, and a "Starving Artists" box with selected sale items. Come early – the Mashpee Commons Christmas Parade starts at 5:30 p.m.! 508-477-2788.
• Board the CBI Holiday Express at the Cape Cod Central Railroad in Hyannis on Dec. 10, hosted by the Chatham Bars Inn. Meet Santa's elves and enjoy hot chocolate and cookies while on the way to the North Pole to see Santa. Includes on-board entertainment and a reading of The Polar Express. Train ride is $29 per person. Information on times at 508-945-0096.
• Holiday Festival, Dec. 10 & 11, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Taylor-Bray Farm, 108 Bray Farm Road North, Yarmouthport. Baked goods, wreaths, crafts, refreshments. 508-385-9407.
• Pet Photos with Santa –9 a.m. to noon Dec. 10 (Cape Animal Referral & Emergency Ctr., 79 Theophilus F. Smith Road, South Dennis); 9 a.m. to noon Dec. 17 (Pleasant Bay Animal Hospital, Queen Anne Road & Route 137, East Harwich); 10 a.m. to noon Dec. 24 (Brewster Veterinary Clinic, 56 Underpass Road). $15 per photo benefits Sampson Fund for Veterinary Care. Info: 508-432-3927.
• Centerville Christmas Stroll, 4 to 7 p.m. Dec. 11, along Main Street with free tastings, porchfront serenaders, and much more.
• Northside Business Association Holiday Stroll, Route 6A, Dennis, noon to 3:30 p.m. Dec. 11. Music, craft fair, hayrides, edibles.
• West Falmouth Library Holiday House Tour: Tickets for this annual event, noon to 4 p.m. Dec. 11, include access to seven local private homes in West Falmouth decorated for the holidays, plus shopping at the holiday boutique at West Falmouth Library, 575 West Falmouth Highway. $25 in advance, $30 day of event. For list of venues selling tickets, call 508-548-4709.
• Holiday Open House – Fourth Annual Holiday Festival at CJ's Ranch, noon to 4 p.m. Dec. 11 & 18, right off Exit 5 / off Race Lane, Marstons Mills. Barnstable Barnburners Performance Drill Team presents exciting riding throughout the day, including the famous Elves on Horseback! Also pony rides, refreshments, crafts. Performances are indoors, so come, rain or shine. $5. More information at 508-420-3143 or www.cjsranch.net.
• Christmas in Old Bourne Village, Dec. 12 and 15 at venues throughout the village. Complete schedule at 508-759-8167 or visit www.bournehistoricalsociety.org
• The Barnstable Senior Center presents its Holiday Dinner from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 16 at the Center. Get in the holiday spirit with entertainer Dave Burbank and sing your holiday favorites. $13. More info at 508-862-4750.
• The Cape Cod Therapy Dogs will present a memorable canine version of the holiday classic "T'was the Night Before Christmas" by Clement C. Moore, 1 p.m. Dec. 17 at the Cape Cod Museum of Natural History, Route 6A, Brewster. Free with museum admission. 508-896-3867, www.ccmnh.org.
• A Seaside Christmas in Orleans offers ongoing holiday events for the whole family. On Dec. 17, join Mrs. Claus and friends at the annual Chowder Contest at Mid-Cape Home Center, Main Street, between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Yum! $5, free to kids under age 10. For a full list of events, call the Orleans Chamber at 508-255-7203 or visit www.ChristmasInOrleans.com.
• Wellfleet Sings – An outdoor caroling stroll followed by potluck supper, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 17 at Wellfleet Preservation Hall, 335 Main Street. Bring a dish to share. More info at 508-349-1800.
• Home for the Holidays, Ornament and Décor Sale, through Dec. 17, Sturgis Library, 3090 Route 6A, Barnstable, during library hours. 508-362-6636, sturgislibrary.org.
• An Irish Christmas – The Irish American Club of Cape Cod will hold a Christmas celebration on Dec. 18 at the Irish Village, Route 28, Yarmouth, beginning with a Mass at 1 p.m. at the Village, followed by dinner and dancing. For more information, call Barbara at 508-775-202.
• Country Christmas Open House, Green Briar Nature Center and Jam Kitchen, 6 Discovery Hill Road, East Sandwich, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 17, 1 to 4 p.m. Dec. 18. Enjoy holiday exhibits, sample delicious homemade jams, browse the Center's shop. 508-888-6870.
• Gardens Aglow Annual Celebration of Lights at Heritage Museums & Gardens, 5-9 p.m. through Dec. 18. Sparkling lights, festive decorations and Old St. Nick holding court in the museum's Ford Model T.
• Winter Solstice Celebration, 6-7:30 p.m. Dec. 21, Green Briar Nature Center, 6 Discovery Hill Road, East Sandwich. Decorate a solstice log to take home; enjoy a solstice celebration and take a night hike. $12 per family. 508-888-6870.
• Red Tickets in Osterville – look for shops with Red Tickets in Osterville now through Dec. 21, for a chance to win $1,000 and other prizes. Santa pulls the winning red ticket at 5:15 p.m. Dec. 21, at Designers' Walk, 845 Main St., Osterville.
• Cape Abilities trees 'n more - Cape Abilities Farm, Route 6A, Dennis, has fresh Christmas trees and hand-decorated wreaths on sale through 2 p.m. Dec. 24, when the farm will close for the season. Hours til then are 10-4 daily.
• Glassblowers' Christmas, through Dec. 30 at the Sandwich Glass Museum. Hundreds of unique glass ornaments adorn holiday trees. Includes special exhibit: "Nativity Artistry," displaying an international exhibit of crèches from around the world, including a lecture on Nov. 30 (5:30 p.m.) by Fr. Timothy Goldrick in conjunction with the nativity display.
• Enchanted Village, through Jan. 2 at Cape Codder Resort & Spa, 1225 Iyannough Road, Hyannis. More than 100,000 lights; strolling carolers, snowmen and animated reindeer. More info at 508-771-3000.MISCELLANEOUS BARNSTABLE Community Fundraiser
Friends and Family for Kim Mitchell are holding a community fundraiser to benefit Kim, a single mother of four who is suffering from cancer, from 1 to 5 p.m. Dec. 11 at the Veterans Hall (The Fox Hole), 753 Main St., Osterville. Delicious food, raffles, DJ and silent auction, all to benefit the fund. $10, kids free. More info: call Mary Beth O'Brien, 508-428-3649.Barnstable Senior Center The Center holds ongoing classes on computer use and software programs. Call for info on dates.
Dec. 12 – Make your own decorative pillows, with Adele Scott, 1-4:30 p.m. $10 materials fee. RSVP
Dec. 12 – Villagers Social Club presents pianist Linda Masterson, who'll play a selection of holiday music at 1:30 p.m. Come prepared to sing along!
Dec. 13 – Author Mary Rooney Hitzenbuhler paints a poignant picture of Dublin in the 1950s in her talk about her new book, The Lane, at 2 p.m. Free event.
Dec. 14 – Relax with Reiki, mini-facials, neck/shoulder massage, healing techniques, 9-11 a.m. by appt. only. $10 per treatment.
Dec. 16 - Holiday Dinner - from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Center. Get in the holiday spirit with entertainer Dave Burbank and sing your holiday favorites. $13. More info at 508-862-4750. Sponsored by Barnstable Council on Aging.
The Senior Center is located at 825 Falmouth Road, Hyannis. For a list of programs and events, call 508-862-4750.Stuff-a-Bus Challenge
The third annual WCOD 106.1 FM Police & Fire Stuff-a-Bus Challenge is happening on Dec. 11 – drop new unwrapped toys at any Cape police or fire station until Dec. 10. All toys will be collected and – hopefully – fill that bus. More information at 508-775-0387.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.
• Holiday season African dance workshop: 7-8:30 p.m. Dec. 1, Woods Hole Community Hall, 72 Water St. $12.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.CAPEWIDE Bourne Senior Center
Dec. 13: Cooking demonstration featuring Chef John of Roche Brothers Markets and Robin Marcellino, 2-5 p.m. Free, fun interactive workshop. RSVP.
Dec. 14: Men's Breakfast, prepared by Chef Joyce Michaud, 8-9 a.m. Guest speaker is Don McPhee, who'll discuss Bare Boat Chartering in the Caribbean. $5.
Dec. 15: Fall Opera Series presents Franco Zeffirelli's production of Verdi's tragic opera Otello. Features Placido Domingo as Othello and Katia Ricciarelli as Desdemona, beginning at 1:45 p.m.
All programs at Bourne Senior Center, 239 Main St., Buzzards Bay. Information on all programs at 508-759-0653.Pet Food Drive
Collections Gallery, 23a Jarves St., Sandwich, is holding its semi-annual Pet Food Drive, collecting food for dogs, cats and other pets. Only new, unopened bags or cans are accepted. Food will be distributed to needy folks by the group For the Love of a Pet, to help feed their pets. Hours are daily, 10 to 5. More info at 508-833-0039.Yarmouth Senior Center
The Yarmouth Senior Center hosts talks, activities and programs throughout the year.
• Concert by Mid-Cape Chorus, 2 p.m. Dec. 14, complete with festive refreshments. Free.
• Holiday Luncheon, with a great menu prepared by the Yarmouth Professional Firefighters' Local, noon on Dec. 15. Pre-paid reservation required. $10.
• Exercise for cardio and strength training, M-W-F at 8 a.m., with instructor Peggy Whitney.
• Singles Group outing – 12:30 p.m. Dec. 15, to enjoy a meal at the Old Yarmouth Inn, 223 Route 6A, Yarmouthport. Call Lillian at 508-775-6808 to reserve.
• Weekly fitness classes led by Joseph Guardino of Renaissance Fitness – M-W-F 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.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. 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.
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/.MUSEUMS BARNSTABLE 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. 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 through Dec. 18 at the Cape Cod Maritime Museum, 135 South St., Hyannis.
• 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 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.CAPEWIDE 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.Cape Cod Museum of Natural History
The museum, located at 869 Main St., Brewster, offers a full calendar of events year-round, including talks, walks, classes, special lectures and book signings and other presentations of interest to the wider community. From Oct. 1 – Dec. 30, the museum is open Wednesday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
For complete information on upcoming programs, visit www.ccmnh.org or call 508-896-3867.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
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 is located at 129 Main St. and is open daily, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. $5, $1.25 children. Glassblowers' Christmas, through Dec. 30, with special display of nativities. 508-888-0251 or visit www.sandwichglassmuseum.org.NATURE 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.
"Not Your Average Duck" – Discover the spectacular variety and beauty of the ducks of December on a coastal nature walk, 10 a.m. to noon Dec. 10. $8, $6 children.
Holly Days Walk – Take a break from the holiday madness for a winter walk at East Falmouth's Ashumet Holly Wildlife Sanctuary, and bring home some holly boughs for your home. Sanctuary Director Ian Ives talks about the beautiful sanctuary and the history of these revered trees, 10-11:30 a.m. Dec. 10 and Dec. 11. For both walks, meet at the Sanctuary, cor. Ashumet and Currier Roads, East Falmouth. $8.
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.Ongoing:
• Monday morning birding at 8:30 a.m. weekly. Meet at Green Briar and travel to birding hotspots by van, returning by 11:30 a.m. $8.
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.
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.TALKS WALKS Walks with Connie Boyce
Seasonal walks are hosted by Cape Cod Museum of Natural History, Route 6A, Brewster.
Dec. 7: Historic Barnstable Village. Meet 9:30 a.m.
Dec. 14: Seacall Farm to Meetinghouse Pond, Orleans. Meet 9:30 a.m.
Dec. 21: Historic Yarmouthport. Meet 9:40 a.m.
Rain cancels. Meet at museum. More information: 508-394-2683 or email@example.com 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.
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. VOLUNTEERS Audible Local Ledger
ALL provides a free radio reading service to individuals who are blind, visually impaired or print disabled. You can lend your voice to this needed program by calling Sherry Bergeron, executive director of ALL, for more information. 508-539-2030.Homework Help needed!
Supporting Our Youth Task Force provides homework help at the Hyannis Youth & Community Center each week, Monday – Thursday, 2:30-4 or 4-6 p.m. (gr. 4-12). If you are interested in volunteering to help students with their homework, email Moira Bundschuh, co-chair, at email@example.com. Training is provided for the mentoring program, on an ongoing and as-needed basis (Tuesdays, 6-7:30 p.m.)Cape Wildlife Center
Cape Wildlife Center seeks volunteers to help care for the more than 1,200 wild animals that receive help at the Center each year. Orientation sessions will be held from noon to 3 p.m. Oct. 16 OR 6-9 p.m. Oct. 19, with training sessions Oct. 30 or Nov. 2 and Nov. 13 or 16. All sessions are at CWC, 4011 Main St., Barnstable. 18 years or older. Pre-register at 508-362-0111.4-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 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 e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com 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. The next training sessions are scheduled for Dec. 3 and 10. Six-month commitment. 508-510-3250 for information, 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.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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21 Aug 2012
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To develop foresight, one has to acknowledge and understand three different types of systems - simple, complicated and complex. This presentation will discuss an overall structure for the different types of systems and their characteristics together with examples. Paul Schumann will discuss the apparent trend towards more complex systems and why this trend may be true. He will provide some insight in how to think about complex systems.
"1, 2, a Few, and Many", Paul Schumann: A survey and introduction to complexity http://www.scribd.com/doc/32466859/1-2-A-Few-And-Many
"Insights and Foresight", Paul Schumann: Search on complexity for 107 entries
"This Is Generation Flux: Meet The Pioneers Of The New (And Chaotic) Frontier Of Business", Robert Safian, Fast Company, 1/9/2012 http://www.fastcompany.com/magazine/162/generation-flux-future-of-business
"Complexipacity- What is it? Do we need it? Can we get it?", David Pearce Snyder, http://www.possibilitiesamplified.com/blog/2011/04/complexipacity-what-is-it-do-we-need-it-can-we-get-it/
About Our Speaker
Paul Schumann is a futurist, creative thinker, advisor and writer. He is a proponent and practitioner of collaborative approaches.
He has been a technologist and technology manager in the semiconductor industry (IBM), internal entrepreneur (IBM), cultural change agent (IBM), and consultant (Technology Futures and Glocal Vantage). With 50 years of professional experience, Paul is still excited about learning, and sharing what he is learning.
He is a blogger, writer of numerous articles and book chapters, and coauthor of two books (Innovate! and Superconductivity). Paul has been blogging since 2002 and as of this writing has posted 679 blogs on Insights-Foresight (http://insights-foresight.blogspot.com/ ).
Paul is a fan of web 2.0 technologies and has applied them to his own work, and to create market intelligence systems for clients. He is expecting to see their application in democracy. His interests also include media ecology and complexity.
He is the founder, past president and past member of the board of the Central Texas Chapter of the World Future Society. Paul was a member of the advisory boards of the Marketing Research Association, the Associated Chemistry Teachers of Texas and ACC's Center for Community-based and Nonprofit Organizations. He is on the editorial board of On the Horizon journal, and was involved with Texas Forums and Extreme Democracy.
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Monday, May 18, 2015
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I hope these weren't damaged by geocachers...
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Red Jeep
I was a little surprised to spot a red Jeep travel bug in a cache recently. I thought all the Jeep travel bugs were in private collections by now. Stoney Man Mountain travel bug. The red Jeeps were by far the least favorite of the series. While the first three were the highly popular and traditional Jeeps, the red one was a model of a Jeep that wasn't overly successful in its real form. The series ran its course and came to what appears to be a permanent end with the sale of Chrysler to Fiat after bankruptcy in the downturn. Too bad, the new Renegade would make an interesting model for a return of the series. The Jeep trackables were a different time for geocaching. Now it seems many traval bugs and coins are gone within the first caches they visit while most promotional trackables never see the inside of a container (not that they would fit in a micro).
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Thought I would start with the patch cards. One for each of the 3 blasters boxes I bought. I'm not sure how to feel about these. On one hand, I like the way they look and I like that they are older players. But they're not real. They are just remakes of patches. It's not like these were actually on Frank Robinson, Ernie Banks and Stan Musial's jerseys at any point. So I'm torn. I appreciate them for what they are though. Remakes of patches for another time, I guess.
Next we have the propaganda series. I absolutely love these. I have to get this whole set. It doesn't help that the first one I got was David Wright. These cards have a great look and its a different type of subset. Definitely have to get all of these. Wait did I say that already? Don't care, I want them. (In case you couldn't tell) Interesting that the Mets one says Victory is Imminent.
Alright anyone who reads this blog or even just this post for that matter, knows that I am a Met fan. And as a Met fan I obviously hate the Yankees. However, I think this is one of my favorite cards that I own. The New York Rockers? This is awesome. Swisher and Damon devil horns!!! This is better than an electron card or even the Milky Way! (PS this is called sarcasm) I do love the card though.
Pulled this one out of one of the Blasters as well. This one definitely put a smile on my face. Always great to get a short print. Speaker made it into the Hall of Fame in its second year. Finishing his career with a .345 batting average, 3514 hits and 3 World Series Championships under his belt. He ranks first in career doubles, first in outfield assists, fifth in lifetime batting average, fifth in hits, sixth in triples and eighth in career runs. One hell of an all-around player.
Got this beauty in a 50 pack. The local card shop had 3 left so i bought all 3. I didn't know that Sandberg was originally with the F'n Phils. (As I like to call them) Not that I'm bitter or anything. He looks much better in a Cubs uniform. He probably burned that Philly uniform first chance he got. Last card is another one from a 50 pack and was the best of the haul.
Tim Lincecum Black. 45 of 58. This one really made me happy. Opened it right in the card shop with Steve, formally of The Easy Life. I got one Black last year but it was Manny Acta. Why the hell would they even make a Manny Acta black? Seriously, that was like a big F.U. from topps. This on the other hand is much better. 2 time Cy Young winner, who's star is on the rise. Hey when does he become a free agent? The Mets really need pitching. HA! Lincecum is the first pitcher since Dwight Gooden and Bret Saberhagen to win the Cy-Young in his second year in the league. Gooden with the Mets and Saberhagen later becoming a Met, think about it. Its your destiny Lince.


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Hey guys,
I have made pork belly before and it was good, but not perfect. I've seen several "David Chang Pork Belly Recipe" and all of them were different then the one described in his Momofuko Book.
So here are the questions about the technique I have:
1. Wet or dry brine (or no brine at all??)
2. Start with High heat and lower or start low and crisp up in the end?
3. Liquid in the pan or not (I once used a cup of pineapple juice and while the taste was amazing, the meat part fell apart)
Looking forward to your thoughts!


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ASUS Crosshair V Formula 990FX Motherboard Review
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is an iteration of the venerable first person shooter series, Call of Duty. Despite its long, successful pedigree, the game is not without substantial criticism and controversy, especially on the PC. Aside from the extremely short campaign and lack of innovation, the PC version's reception was also marred by its lack of support for user-run dedicated servers, which means no user-created maps, no mods, and no customized game modes. You're also limited to 18-player matches instead of the 64-player matches that were possible in Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare. Despite all this, the game has been well received and the in-house IW 4.0 engine renders the maps in gorgeous detail, making it a perfect candidate for OCC benchmarking. You start off the single player missions playing as Private Allen and jump right into a serious firefight. This is the point where testing will begin. Testing will be done using actual game play with FPS measured by Fraps.
- In-game settings to Maximum
- 4xAA
- 16xAF
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Higher = Better
Unlike the AVP benchmark, in Call of Duty the Crosshair V was faster by a few frames on almost all accounts.


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brink dada's Solar Powered Emerson House Dollhouse
Designers often share a passion for miniatures and models, so it didn't come as a surprise that the brink dada dollhouse on display was popular amongst ICFF attendees. But besides the stylish modernist dollhouse decor and architectural details, the mini-sized homes solar powered lighting garnered plenty of interest.
The Emerson House is a 3:4 scale house for a well-heeled family of four…umm…dolls which we previewed shortly ago:
The home has six rooms including a living room, kitchen, library/office, master bedroom, bathroom and child's bedroom. With its large, open floor plan and floor-to-ceiling windows, the Emerson House enjoys year-round sunlight. The modern house features many extras including mitered-glass corners, two fireplaces, sliding glass doors, solar panels, and recessed LED lights. Finally, the house is easy on the environment with only non-toxic and lead-free wood stains and paints.
We initially thought the solar panels on the rooftop were just graphical. But the $299 dollhouse is indeed powered by light, with the solar system brightly illuminating a home likely much nicer than 99% of the full-size, real life homes out there. And don't forget to furnish your dream home with matching furnishings designed specifically for the Emerson House.
brink dada is accepting pre-orders for June delivery now at their website. But like the real-life equivalent, we can't even really afford this solar powered home either and will just have to settle for the open house tour were fortunate enough to partake in.


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An example menu of meals offered at child care centers include waffles and fruit for breakfast, cheese and crackers for a morning snack, a grilled cheese sandwich as the main course for lunch and apples and yogurt for an afternoon snack. Child care center menus vary for each age group.
Child care center breakfast menu suggestions include oatmeal, scrambled eggs, muffins, pigs in blankets and buttered toast. A child's breakfast should be coupled with fruits such as bananas, apples and oranges instead of fruit juices. Milk is typically offered to children.
Lunch menus for child care centers include a main course such as turkey sandwiches and healthy casseroles; a starch or soup such as bread sticks, tomato soup or pretzels; a vegetable such as steamed broccoli, roasted potatoes or green beans; and fruit.
Snacks are provided twice a day and can include a combination of foods such as yogurt, graham crackers, veggies and dip, fruit, and granola.
Each state has its own nutrition standards and guidelines that child care providers must adhere to. The United States Department of Agriculture provides multiple resources for care providers to ensure they meet state guidelines. "Building Blocks for Fun and Healthy Meals" is an example of one of the menu planning tools available on the USDA's website.


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Rylan called us from the cottage on Wednesday – said he'd gotten a deal on tickets for We Will Rock You – and he wanted to take us to it. We were supposed to be joining him at the cottage that evening – so he said to bring a good change of clothes for Saturday's event.
We finally went to the cottage Friday evening.
Saturday was a day gently busy with cottage and other things. As the time to leave approached, Rylan kept suggesting I take a shower. My response was that since we had to drop the Spoodle, Dani at the loft – I'd take a shower there. Rylan kept pushing me to shower before we left, until I finally told him that at 52 I was quite capable of deciding where and when I would avail myself of falling water with cleansing agents applied.
We got back to the city an hour before show-time and Rylan (now with a somewhat evil look on his face, I later remembered) told me to head on up to "get your shower, Dad." Spoodle in tow, I burst through the front door with Imbi a few steps behind. (I know, 'twould seem my days as a gentleman might be over.)
"SURPRISE!" Echoed as I stepped into the well lit foyer of our loft. What seemed like hundreds of eyes grinned at me – and Imbi peaking out from behind me. My first thought was, "I need a shower and they are in my way to the bathroom." My second thought was, "I was really looking forward to We Will Rock You." My third thought was "I really need a shower!"
The loft exploded with conversation, laughter and fun. The kids had done a remarkable job of cleaning and arranging the place after we'd left 24 hours before. (Turns out they'd been waiting for us to depart since Wednesday. Our continual delay in leaving created a rather high level of stress for them. Isn't that what parents are for?) Family and friends were everywhere (save the rooms where certain clutter precluded habitation – my office being the prime example). An iPhoto slideshow produced by Kaili and Liam animated the pixels on two large screens in different areas of the loft. (The slideshow highlighted how men's shorts were particularly unattractive in the early eighties!)
What a great evening. Liam, Rylan, Kaili, Liam's girlfriend Abby and Rylan's girlfriend, Emily are to be commended for a wonderful event that still has Imbi and I smiling. Here's a link to the Facebook Photo Album with shots from Saturday night and from the year we got married. (I can't believe I've succumbed to using Facebook.)
I think the thing that made me feel old was realizing that this was our Silver Anniversary. It was still a wonderful evening (and the last 25 years have been pretty wonderful, all things considered).
Thanks kids! You truly Rocked Us! (But Rylan, we still want to go to We Will Rock You.)


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CD is an ongoing condition that causes inflammation of the digestive tract or the GI tract. CD may also be named as ileitis, granulomatous enteritis or colitis, regional enteritis, or terminal ileitis. The exact etiology of CD is unknown. Usually, CD affects the small intestine and the beginning of the large intestine. However, the disease can disturb any part of the GI tract, from the mouth to the anus. CD can occur at any age; however, it is usually first diagnosed in people in their teens and twenties.
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The answer seems to be that Canis familiaris is a distinct species with its own independent history.
Latin familiaris, meaning a "household servant," and was intended to express the idea that sorcerers had spirits as their servants ready to obey their commands.
Researchers have been learning more and more about the surprising capabilities and intelligence of Canis lupus familiaris, better known as the domestic dog.
Anyone who takes the time to read Prop B will see that it mentions just one species: Canis lupus familiaris, or the domesticated dog.
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Dakota, my long-time companion, was a rebellious variation on Canis lupis familiaris, the generic domestic dog.
Cripes, what part of you LOOOOOOSER, your party LO-LO-LO-LOST the election you progeny of a canus familiaris, didn't you get the memo?
The state of New York expressly prohibits "any person to slaughter or butcher domesticated dog (canis familiaris) or domesticated cat (felis catus or domesticus) to create food, meat or meat products for human or animal consumption."
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Fact: The Missouri Secretary of State concluded, in fact, that the measure deals only with one species: canis lupus familiaris, or the domesticated dog.
That was the day my childhood ended, the horrors of mankind were exposed to me in the bloated face of canis familiaris.
My good news story for the day, as so often, involves Canis lupus familiaris or the domestic dog to you, whose virtues I never cease to be amazed at and to promote.


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Saturday, January 10, 2009
This last phrase, "beacon to the strong" grabbed my attention. For me, it conjures up the image of a popular leader, surrounded by equally popular heroes -- sort oof like David and his mighty men. It's not an image I like, mostly because I can't picture myself as one of "the strong."
As I reflected on this, I saw how this connects to one of the problems I have in living the Christian life. I want to be strong. I want to be a great person. I want to be heroic. But I'm not. If there's one thing that life has taught me about myself, it's that I'm ordinary.
That's OK. I know it is. Even so, I can't shake wanting to be more than I am. I want to be like Martin Luther or Francis of Assisi or Augustine. Paradoxically, I know that it is a weakness for me to strive for that. It's not who I am, and that is my calling -- to be who I am.
So I go back to Sister Joan's list of Christ-like attributes, and I take hold of "loving of the marginal." This is one of my favorite things about Christ. He loves the marginal, the weak, the little, the lost. He loves me.
3 comments:
- Psychology said...
I often see that in myself, but in a different light. I don't want to be like Samson or St. Francis or anyone, but I DO want to be like my older sister--I always have. In third grade, I dressed up as her for Halloween, because our teacher had made the theme "Your Hero".
I am still realizing that I really don't have to go to the same school, take the same classes, or write the same papers to be as "smart" or as "well-liked" as she is.
I'm glad at least someone likes me as much as He likes her.
- January 14, 2009 5:53 PM
- Rachel said...
Sorry, that was me - Rachel Hallowell. I was signed into the wrong account.
- January 14, 2009 5:53 PM
- Andy said...
I think I know how you feel, Rachel. I have an older sister who is one of the most nearly perfect people I know. I really mean that. And growing up in her shadow was really daunting until I realized that I really like who I am too.
- January 17, 2009 12:56 AM


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Holidays in July
July might be one of those rare months without an official public holiday, but there are still many reasons to get out and travel. People plan a holiday to take advantage of the peak skiing conditions, to escape the cold, or to recreate Christmas in July. Don't let a lack of public holidays limit your travel—July is the perfect time to get away with family and friends.
Why Travel in July?
The main inspiration for travel in July is the cold weather. July is the peak of winter in Australia, and many travellers want to take advantage of that. Some head for the ski resorts while others venture to the tropical ends of the country for a little warmth. Families also have a great reason to travel this time of year: Christmas in July celebrations that provide seasonal entertainment for the kids.
Ski Season
There are several places in Australia that offer great skiing during the month of July. The most popular is the Snowy Mountains in New South Wales, but this isn't the only spot. Ski enthusiasts can also plan a trip to the alpine regions of Victoria or to Tasmania where skiing is a possibility in its high-altitude national parks. Ski season kicks off on the Queen's Birthday weekend in the middle of June and lasts through the beginning of October.
Christmas in July Celebrations
Christmas in Australia is right in the middle of the hot summer. Some people miss the traditional snow and seasonal celebrations, and take advantage of the weather in July to plan special activities. Families especially will want to investigate a number of winter festivals including the Yulefest celebration in the Blue Mountains, west of Sydney. Entertainment includes Santa Claus, Christmas carols, and other traditional celebrations.
July Events
While July might be missing public holidays, it does offer plenty of events. One of the most popular is the Darwin Regatta, a fun competition where beer can boats are raced on the water of Mindil Beach. Other great events include the Canberra Truffle Festival for food enthusiasts, the Bankstown Bites Food Festival in Bankstown, and the Cairns Ukulele Festival. All of these events are popular and draw crowds, so to avoid disappointment be sure to book your holiday rental as far in advance as possible.
Where to Go in July
People planning a trip in July usually go one of two directions: towards the snow, or far away from it. If you love to ski, be sure to make your reservations for holiday rentals at ski resorts far in advance. July is an especially popular time in New South Wales, Victoria, and Tasmania for skiing holidays.
Others are trying to escape the snow and brisk temperatures in July. Tropical temperatures remain the further north you go. If travelling to a place where temperatures are in the range of 20 to 30 degrees is your idea of a perfect trip, then focus your sights on Darwin or Cairns. The tropical region of Queensland is a great place to hide from cold winter temperatures for a relaxing holiday.