WEEKLY EVENTS
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“Erase the Wait” Campaign
DATE: Ongoing in March
LOCATION: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cape Cod
With 72 youth currently waiting for a mentor, and more being referred every day, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cape Cod & the Islands (BBBSCCI) is challenging themselves, and the community to sign up 72 adult mentors to serve as Bigs during the month of March. Anyone interested in volunteering or learning more can visit the BBBS website:https://emassbigs.org/erasethewait/. Groups or organizations who may want to help BBBS with this campaign may contact JR Mell, Regional Director
Elder Services Employment Program
DATE: Ongoing
LOCATION: Elder Services of Cape Cod
68 Route 134. South Dennis
Funding renewed for Elder Service’s Senior Community Service Employment Program. The program helps low-income adults age 55 and older overcome barriers to employment. The program offers jobseekers a chance to start earning while learning new skills and building a professional network. Visit escci.org workforce programs section or call Kerri at 508-394-4630 to learn how you can enroll now.
Meditation
DATE: Sundays, 8-9am
LOCATION: Dennis Memorial Library
Begin your week right with a full-hour of meditation
Falmouth Winter Farmers' Market
DATE: Sundays thru March 26, 11am-2pm
LOCATION: 876 East Falmouth Highway
Sponsored by Farming Falmouth, Bad Martha and Falmouth Farmers Market
2023 Gardening for Life Series
DATE: Sundays 3/5, 3/12. 3/19 & 4/2, 1pm
LOCATION: Cape Cod Museum of Natural History
Cultivate your love of gardening with host Janice Dill, curator of the Shirley G. Cross Historic Wildflower Garden at Green Briar Nature Center, by joining the 2023 Gardening for Life series. This popular series returns with experts in gardening and landscape design. RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED Tickets available online www.ccmnh.org
Kennedy Legacy Trail
DATE: Year round, free self guided walking tour
LOCATION: Brochures and maps will be available at the JFK Museum
on Main Street, Hyannis
Celebrates the significant role the Kennedy¹s played in shaping the history of Hyannis and Cape Cod. The 1.6 mile trail consists of 10 informational signs that are placed at key locations from Main Street to the harbor, finishing up at the JFK Memorial at Veteran¹s Beach Each stop provides a brief history of the site and its significance to the Kennedy¹s and their life on Cape Cod. Visitors along the trail can retrieve additional information by accessing the QR code or dialing the number on each sign. Follow the blue sail stencils on the sidewalks leading the way to each stop. www.kennedylegacytrail.com
Tech Help
DATE: Mon & Wed, 10am-Noon
LOCATION: Cotuit Library
30-minute appointment. Have questions about your phone, computer or any other kind of technology device or program? Schedule an outdoor appointment with Eleanor, and she will help you out!
Baby's First Year
DATE: Monday's, 11am-noon
LOCATION: Snow Library, Orleans
Join parent and family support specialist Ali Burns to connect with other new parents for social connection and resources. Registration required; please call (508) 240-3310.
Indoor Storytime with Miss Becky
DATE: Mondays at 11:00am
LOCATION: Centerville Public Library
this weekly indoor gathering of young minds. Come for the stories, leave with a smile! Toddlers and preschoolers welcome.
Soup Kitchen in Provincetown (SKIP)
DATE: Mon-Fri, 12:30-1:30pm
LOCATION: United Methodist Church,
20 Shank Painter Road, Provincetown
SKIP serves over 150 meals a day, over 18,000 meals each season, to residents who are either in need or seek community during the long, wintertime months. www.skipfood.org/
Mindful Mondays
DATE: Mondays, Noon-12:45pm
LOCATION: Virtual drop-in class
It is led by Deborah Ennis, a psychotherapist and mindfulness teacher in the Orleans area. This is a drop-in class for people who are new to meditation, as well as for experienced meditators. Guided by an experienced teacher, our intention is to practice relaxing the body and quieting the mind in order to create inner peace and focus. Mindfulness can be of benefit to our mental, physical, and emotional well-being. https://www.healingtherapiescapecod.com/mindfulness
Cotuit Puzzlers Jigsaw Group
DATE: Mondays, 1-3pm
LOCATION: Cotuit Library
Piece together new friends and good conversation over our extensive collection of jigsaw puzzles and a cuppa. Work together on a single puzzle or do them separately. Roll away the puzzle to take home or work on next week without losing your place. All are welcome.
Morning Meditation
DATE: 2nd Tuesday of the month, 8:30am
LOCATION: Marstons Mills Library
Learn how to quickly and easily relax, rejuvinate and start your day with positive energy.
Knitting for a Cause
DATE: Tuesdays, 10am-noon
LOCATION: Centerville Public Library
This group will make mittens, shawls, hats, scarves, etc. for local nursing homes, NOAH shelters, and other places in need. Just show up! Contact Group Leader, Debi Swiderski, at
Indoor Story Time!
DATE: Tuesdays, 10:30-11am
LOCATION: Brooks Free Library, Harwich
Join us every Tuesday at the Brooks Free Library, Harwich for a fun Story Time at 10:30! We will sing songs, play with scarves, read books and have a great time! This program is designed for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, but all ages are welcome. Registration is not required. This program is free.
Mother Goose on the Loose
DATE: Tuesdays, 10-10:30am
thru April 25
LOCATION: West Falmouth Library
A 30 minute early literacy program including songs, rhymes, and stories. Optional Stay and Play. Registration required. Email
DATE: Tuesdays, 11:15- 11:45am
thru April 25
LOCATION: West Falmouth Library
For Ages 3-5 and Caregivers – stories, songs, fingerplays & a take-home craft. Registration required. Email
Genealogy Help Session
DATE: Tuesdays, 2-4pm
LOCATION: Falmouth Public Library
300 Main Street
Need help in researching your family history? Stop by the Falmouth Public Library's Reference Room on Tuesdays from 2pm-4pm for a free, drop-in session with members of the Falmouth Genealogical Society!
Grief Recovery Workshop
DATE: Tuesdays, 2-4pm
LOCATION: Yarmouth Senior Center
528 Forest Road
The Grief Recovery Method is a course designed to give people skills to deal with many of the typical responses associated with grief including reduced concentration, a sense of numbness, disrupted sleeping patterns, changed eating habits and the roller coaster of emotional energy. We will deal with the many losses that are considered grief.
Seaside Knitters
DATE: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2-4pm
LOCATION: West Falmouth Library
This is an open group, all levels of proficiency are welcome. Bring an unfinished work or start a new project.
Block Party: Legos in the Library!
DATE: Tuesdays, 3:30-5pm
LOCATION: Falmouth Public Library
This is a drop-in Lego building session. Please leave your own Legos at home. All are welcome This program happens in the Children's Room. No registration is required. The Library may limit the number of attendees inside the Library.
Scrabble
DATE: Tuesdays, 4-8pm
LOCATION: Sandwich Public Library
Join avid Scrabble players at the library. Bring a board or use one of ours. No registration required.
Tech Drop In
DATE: Tuesdays, 4-5pm
LOCATION: Brewster Ladies Library
Receive hands-on assistance to troubleshoot your technology needs. *No repairs, No Registration Required
Bingo
DATE: Tuesdays, Doors open 5pm
LOCATION: Eastham/Orleans Elks
10 McKoy Rd, N. Eastham
First game: 6:30PM. Food and refreshments available.
Chess Club
DATE: Tuesdays, 5-8pm
LOCATION: Falmouth Public Library
Players of all ages and skill levels are welcome! Just come to the circulation desk to grab a chess board and enjoy some lovely rounds of chess!
Yoga for Real Bodies
DATE: Wednesdays at 7:45am
Saturdays 8am
LOCATION: Marstons Mills Public Library
Please call to reserve room for the next series of classes. Free and Open to the Public
Winter Early Childhood Program
DATE: Wednesdays thru 4/12 & Fridays thru 4/15
9am-11:30am.
LOCATION: Cape Cod Museum of Natural History
The Cape Cod Museum of Natural History offers a weekly immersive, play-based early childhood experience for ages 3-5. Each week we will spend time outside playing in nature. Inside offers access to our Museum exhibits. Activities will include walks, hands-on science, artmaking, music, movement, and sensory exploration. This is a drop off program
Bird Walk & Talk
DATE: Wednesdays, March 15, 29 & April 26,
9:30am–10:30am.
LOCATION: Cape Museum of Natural History
Bird Walk & Talk explores the birds of the season in 4 different habitats: marsh, meadow, woodland, and beach/shore. The walk will spend time looking for and listening to birds in each of these four habitats after a brief introduction to the Museum. The walk will also explain and utilize some of the latest birdwatching technology tools. It is suggested that participants bring binoculars and a smart phone. TICKETS: Members: $8 / Non-Members: $10 /Space Limited. Does not include Museum Admission. For reservations and more information please call: 508-896-3867, ext. 133
Story Time at Brewster Ladies Library
DATE: Wednesdays, 10-30-11:30am
LOCATION: Brewster Ladies Library
February- Shapes themed storytime
Preschool Projects
DATE: Wednesdays, 10:30-11:30am
LOCATION: Brooks Free Library, Harwich
Preschoolers and their families are invited every Wednesday at 10:30 to work on age appropriate crafts and activities! We will be doing a wide variety of projects, and some of them might be messy, so dress your child in play clothing! This program is free. No registration is required. The target audience is preschoolers, but all ages are welcome.
Sensory Storytime
DATE: Wednesdays, 11am-noon
LOCATION: Centerville Public Library
Weekly 20 minute Storytime limited to 6 children (of all participation levels) and especially welcoming to those with sensory sensitivities. We’ll enjoy stories, songs, dancing and bubbles followed by free play until noon. We have wiggle chairs and will share a variety of sensory items, but feel free to bring your own and/or noise-cancelling headphones. To register, email Miss Megan at
Knit Lit
DATE: Wednesdays, 12:30-2:30pm
LOCATION: Brooks Free Library, Harwich
Experienced knitters and novices are invited to bring their needles and yarn and to share knitting stories and experiences with other knitters. For more information on joining the group please email
Girls Who Code
DATE: Wednesdays, 4:30pm
LOCATION: Hyannis Public Library
irls Who Code is a national organization to help end gender inequity in computer science. We’ll be meeting in the library but we can also zoom in people that feel more comfortable at home! We’ll be learning new vocabulary, coding in Scratch, participating in challenges and following along in the non-fiction book “Learn to Code and Change the World”. We will meet for at least 12 weeks. Registration is strongly encouraged – as well as the motivation to attend as many of these classes as possible. For more information, please contact Kelly at
Qigong Class
DATE: Wednesdays, Feb, 1, 8, 15 & March 1
LOCATION: W. Falmouth Library
$40 for four weeks, $12 per class for drop-ins. Purchase at westfalmouthlibrary.org Qigong uses exercises to optimize energy within the body, mind, and spirit, with the goal of improving and maintaining health and well being. https://www.westfalmouthlibrary.org/new-qigong-with-margie-mitchell-wednesdays-5pm-february-1st-8th-15th-and-march-1st-40-or-12-per-class/
Free Movie Night
DATE: Wednesdays, 5:30pm
LOCATION: Provincetown Public Library
Schedule: https://www.provincetownlibrary.org/events/4sc7xy3g8s7mex7-d5ytx-yyl67-f7swd-897zb
Preschool Story Time
DATE: Thursdays, 10:30-11:30am
LOCATION: Eastham Public Library
In the Children's Program Room. If the weather is warm-ish and not windy, Story Time may be held outside on the Pondside Patio. Stories, songs, activities, and crafts! Questions? Contact Fran at (508) 240-5950 or
Storytime at Snow Library
DATE: Thursdays, 10:30am
LOCATION: Snow Library, Orleans
Let’s meet inside the children’s area for some stories, a song and a craft. All are welcome, please wear a mask. Sponsored by the Friends of Snow Library.
Ahimsa Peaceful Yoga
DATE: Thursdays thru Dec. 15, 10:30-11:30am
LOCATION: Wellfleet Public Library
55 West Main St
Perfect for seniors and beginners, limited yoga mats available, plese bring your own or a large towel.
English-Portuguese Storytime
DATE: Thursdays, 11am
LOCATION: Hyannis Public Library
Story times can be twice as fun if there’s twice the language – twice the story tellers and twice the singers! Kelly, the Youth Services Librarian is joining forces with Milvia Nogueira, our tri-lingual community relations liaison to have fun with little ones and their families in English AND Portuguese. No registration is necessary.
Middle School Makers
DATE: Thursdays, 4-5pm
LOCATION: Brooks Free Library
Middle and High School students can come to the Brooks Free Library to create a variety of projects. We'll have edible projects like dirt cake or diy pop tarts, craft based projects like spoon catapults or friendship bracelets, and some STEM based challenges. Every week will features something different! No registration is required, students can simply show up to the program. If students want to take the bus from the Monomoy Regional Middle School, the library bus number is 307.
Library Crafty Coffee Hour
DATE: Fridays, 10am-noon
LOCATION: Provincetown Public Library
Join Amy and Deborah in the Marc Jacobs Room for Crafty Coffee Hour on Friday mornings for a great start to the weekend. Grab a cup to go, stay and craft with us, bring something you’re working on or just visit. Baked goods have been known to periodically appear. If you’d like to make your own arts and crafts project, the library on Fridays is the place to be.
Yoga at CPL
DATE: 1st and 3rd Friday of the month
10:30-11:30am
LOCATION: Centerville Public Library
In collaboration with Yoga Neighborhood. We welcome you to join us either in-person or via Zoom! The instructor will lead class indoors in our community room. Don't forget your mat! Please request a Zoom link by 8 a.m. on the morning of the class! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdzurJb93xCnlCWRcHxJIGHa2xVUVd5cH2cc8QbrDpbHOl2Bw/viewform
Captain Bangs Hallet House Museum Tours
DATE: Friday through Sunday, 1 to 4 p.m.
LOCATION: 11 Strawberry Lane, Yarmouth Port
A fully furnished 19th century Victorian home with marine artifacts from the 19th century sea-faring ventures. General admission is $5. Historical Society of Old Yarmouth members, youth 18 and under, active military personnel and Yarmouth residents are free. Visit www.HSOY.org/events for more information.
Friday Films
DATE: Fridays, 2pm
LOCATION: Falmouth Public Library,
300 Main St
Registration is required and is limited to 25 people. To find out what movie is playing and to register to attend, go to the Falmouth Public Library's events calendar page or call us at 508-457-2555 x7. https://www.falmouthpubliclibrary.org/events
Friday Kid's Craft!
DATE: Fridays, 2:30-3:30pm
LOCATION: Brooks Free Library, Harwich
July 15: Butterfly Flappers July 22: Yarn Turtles July 29: Rope Climber 8/5: Fish Gobbler 8/12: Origami 8/19: Pipecleaner Creatures 8/26: Magnetic Fish 9/2: Shark. Generally projects are designed with school aged children in mind. Younger children are welcome, but may need adult assistance. This program is free. No registration is required.
Fish Fry
DATE: Fridays, 5:30-7:00PM
LOCATION: Orleans/Eastham Elks
Phone Ordering Available at 4:45 PM. https://www.elks.org/Lodges/home.cfm?LodgeNumber=2572
Move It! Movement and Music for Kids
DATE: Saturdays, 10:30am
LOCATION: Hyannis Public Library
This program is for kids who like to MOVE. We’ll be playing games, singing songs, and acting out parts of stories for 30 minutes. Sometimes you just need to MOVE to learn! This program is designed for children ages 4-6. As long as it’s warmer than 30 degrees and the weather looks nice, we’ll be there! Masks and registration are required to attend the event. https://hyannislibrary.org/event/move-it-2022-01-22/2022-01-22/
Hyannis Youth & Community Center Game Room
DATE: ONGOING 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
LOCATION: Hyannis Youth and Community Center, Hyannis MA
Indoor fun for all! Pool tables, ping pong, chess, flat screen television, video games, computer lab with eight pc work stations, free wifi, walking track and supervised fun for the kids! Open Gym times are scheduled daily. Admission: $5 Day Pass or HYCC Membership (Barnstable Residents: $20/yr. Non-residents: $40/yr. Ask about our family discounts!) More information at www.townofbarnstable.us/hycc or call 508-790-6345.