BOOKS



Book it to Sturgis's birthday party

Sturgis Library will throw a 140th birthday celebration on July 8 from 5 to 8 p.m. The outdoor event will feature food and drink, live music, dancing, an auction and plenty of fun and games. Auction items range from a selection of collectible and antiquarian Cape and Barnstable books to original artwork to subscriptions to this newspaper, and many more.

Tickets are $25 for adults, $5 for 12 and younger. Call 508-362-6636 or send an e-mail to info@sturigslibrary@Comcast.com. There's still time to donate food or auction items.

Tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the library will hold its annual yard sale. Children's items, housewares, antiques and collectibles, artwork, jewelry and more will be for sale.

Titcomb's explores the mysteries of Martha's Vineyard

Tomorrow from 4 to 5 p.m. at Titcomb's Bookshop, 432 Route 6A in East Sandwich, mystery writer Cynthia Riggs will sign copies of her latest book Shooting Star. For more information or to reserve a copy (if you can't attend), call the shop at 508-888-2331.

Colonel and Carr to visit the Booksmith

Tomorrow from 2 to 5 p.m. at Booksmith/Musicsmith, Route 6A in Orleans, retired army Colonel David Hunt and radio talk show host Howie Carr will sign copies of their books. Hunt's book, On the Hunt: How to Wake Up Washington and Win the War on Terror and Carr's, The Brothers Bulger, will be available for purchase. For more information, contact the store at 508-255-4590.

Barnes and Noble offers Gore-y evening

Kristin Gore, daughter of Al Gore and author of Sammy's House, will host a reading, Q and A and book signing July 5 at 7 p.m. at Cape Cod Mall's Barnes and Noble. The event is free.

Brewster Ladies' Library

On July 10 at 7 p.m., the library welcomes author David Gessner for a talk on his book Soaring with Fidel: An Osprey Odyssey from Cape Cod to Cuba and Beyond. A Q and A session will follow. The event is free and open to the public. The Brewster Ladies' Library offers a variety of book discussions. For more information, go to www.brewsterladieslibrary.org or call 508-896-3913.

Fun for the young at Osterville Village Library

Preschool stories and activities for ages 3 to 5 are offered Tuesdays from 1:30 to 2:15 p.m. To pre-register, call 508-428-5757.

A book club focusing on personal growth and spirituality meets at 9:30 a.m. the second Wednesday of every month.

Reservations are not required for activities. For more information, call 508-862-6310.

Borders Books

A writer's group meets at the Route 132, Hyannis store on Tuesday nights at 6:30 to socialize and exchange comments on work. For more information, call 508-477-1120 or e-mail 1extraordinary.machine@gmail.com.

Weekly story times and events are also offered. For more information, call 508-362-6363.

CANVAS

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Guyer Barn

The Guyer Barn, 250 South St. in Hyannis, features weekly exhibits by local artists. From July 2 through 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. every day, the Barn will feature acrylics by Nancy Devine. From July 8 to 14, the Barn will display oils by Kevin Gavin and photography by Theresa and Cathy Gavin. An opening reception for the Gavins will be held July 8 from 4 to 7 p.m. For more information or a complete schedule of exhibits, call the Barn at 508-790-6370.

Cahoon is the real Diehl

The Cahoon Museum of American Art, Route 28 in Cotuit, will show a retrospective exhibit of the work of Provincetown artist Arthur V. Diehl through Aug. 5.

Centerville museum roars into the '20s

The Centerville Historical Museum, 513 Main St. in Centerville, is featuring three new exhibits. Through Sept. 8, it's "Poster Art's Golden Age" and through Dec. 15 is "The Roaring Twenties," a costume exhibit. Through July 21, the museum will also feature "Born of Branches," an exhibit of works in wood, including a selection of furniture by Daniel W. Santos of Cummaquid.

The museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. Admission is free for members and $5 for non-members.

New works in an old gallery

The Old Selectmen's Building Gallery, Meetinghouse Way (Route 149), a historic building in West Barnstable, features weekly exhibits featuring a variety of local artists and media. Events are open to the public.

The gallery is open Wednesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m.

Banking on art

In collaboration with the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod, the Bank of Cape Cod, 232 Main St., will feature the work of local artists in its offices. The work of a different local artist will be featured every month.

The bank is open Monday through Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday and Friday from 8:30 to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to noon. For more information on how to exhibit in the bank, contact Lee Anne Hess at 508-568-2317 or visit www.bankofcapecod.com.

Are you gifted?

Gift of Art, a gallery for professional artists and crafts-people at 544 Main St. in Hyannis, welcomes submissions for jury selection and exhibition. Contact Susan Patev at seahagsue@msn.com or Robert Carter at Robert.carter@umb.edu.

Beads and baubles

Learn the art of glass bead making at Leslie B. Spencer's Fine Arts and Crafts Studio, 151 Main St. in Cotuit. Call 508-420-2343.

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Creative Arts Center brings art to Cape Codders, cheap

Tomorrow from 9 a.m. to noon, the Creative Arts Center, 154 Crowell Road in Chatham, will host its annual Sacrifice Art Sale. Works of art, frames, art supplies and more will be sold at rock-bottom prices. On July 8 from 4 to 6 p.m. the center will host is Members' Exhibition. Both events are free and open to the public. For more information call Sally or Mary Carroll at 508-945-3583 or visit www.capecodcreativearts.org.

Brancale and Brooks visit Orleans

Tomorrow from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Addison Art Gallery, 43 Route 28 in Orleans, will host an opening reception for Joan Brancale and Gavin Brooks, currently featured at the gallery. For previews of the show or more information, visit www.addisionart.com.

Cultural Center features physicists

Through July 29, the Cultural Center of Cape Cod in Yarmouth will feature a joint show, called "Sharp Lines and Mystic Shadows: the Vision of Two Physicists," by sculptor Fielding Brown and photographer Paul Wainright. An opening reception will be held tonight from 7 to 9 at the center. For more information, call 508-394-7100.

Artisans' Guild gets showy

On July 3 and 4 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., the Artisans' Guild of Cape Cod will hold its annual July 4 Fine Art and Fine Craft Show at Nauset Regional Middle School, Route 28 in Orleans. The show will feature free parking and refreshments. For more information contact Linda Welch at 508-896-4372.

Orleans gallery goes 'round the world in 180 lighthouses

From July 6 to 19, Gallery 31, 31 Main St. in Orleans will feature the watercolors of Circle of Lights artist Andrea Scofield. An opening reception for the show will be held July 7 from 5 to 8 p.m. For more information call the gallery at 508-247-9469.

Cahoon gets brushed off in Cotuit

On July 7, the Cahoon Museum of Art will hold its 17th annual Great Brush Off on the Cotuit Village Green. The event will feature Cape artists working on the Green, a live art auction at 2 p.m., a silent auction from 10 a.m. to 1:45 p.m., refreshments, music by Four Guys in Tuxes, children's activities and more. The event is free, but auction proceeds benefit the museum. For more information, call the Cahoon at 508-428-7581 or visit www.cahoonmuseum.org.

Holland hosts show at Left Bank

Through July 13, the Left Bank Gallery, 25 Commercial St. in Wellfleet, will host an exhibit of painter Jim Holland's work. An artist's reception will be held tomorrow from 6 to 8 p.m. for the show. For more information, visit www.leftbankgallery.com.

Highfield Hall paints the town

Through July 15, Highfield Hall, 56 Highfield Drive in Falmouth, will feature the work of Cape watercolor artist Priscilla Levesque. Highfield Hall is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and other times by appointment. For more information or to reserve a space, call 508-495-1878 ext. 6.

Sandwich seeks artists and crafters

The Sandwich Arts and Crafts Association is seeking painters and crafters to join. A limited number of spaces is available. The group holds six outdoor shows throughout the summer that benefit Cape libraries and schools. For more information on joining or the summer shows, call Kathy at 508-833-1271.

CCMA looks to the sea

The Cape Cod Museum of Art features a variety of rotating exhibits.

Through July 15, the museum will show "From Sea to Shining Sea: A Reflection of America." The exhibit will feature plein air works, focusing on capturing the nation's identity, by artists across the country.

The CCMA, off Route 6A in Dennis, is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. For more information, call 508-385-4477 ext. 12 or visit www.ccmoa.org.

Artful Thursdays at Dennis museum

On select weeks, the Cape Cod Museum of Art in Dennis will have special events for its Artful Thursdays.

Meet your friends, spend time at the museum and then take in lunch or dinner at local restaurants offering Artful Thursdays 10 percent discounts: The Mercantile and the Blue Moon Bistro.

CLUBS

Computers for Seniors

Computers for Seniors will hold a general meeting July 5 at the Dennis Senior Center on Route 134 at 1 p.m. The meeting will feature speaker former Genealogy Society president John Bower speaking on digital photography and genealogy, pizza, door prizes and a quick talk on Internet games by Kay Morse.

Osterville Garden Club hosts an artful afternoon

The Osterville Garden Club will host "an afternoon in the artful gardens of Osterville" on July 12 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will feature a tour of six Osterville gardens, a live auction and a tea at the Wianno Club. For more information or to purchase tickets, contact event chair Jacqueline Martin at 508-362-2261 or don-jacquiemartin@comcast.net.

Cape Cod Fencing Club

The Cape Cod Fencers meet every 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. Young and old, inexperienced and experienced are welcome to learn competitive fencing with the foil, saber and epee. For more information e-mail capefencer@aol.com, visit www.capecodfencingclub.org or call 508-888-0452.

The Garden Club of Hyannis

The Garden Club of Hyannis (GCFM-NGC) meets the third Tuesday of the month at the Federated Church of Hyannis, 320 Main St., at noon. The public is welcome for a small donation.

For more information contact Alice Erickson at 508-398-0565 or Dolores Redding at 508-790-3965.

Marstons Mills quilt project

Every second Tuesday of the month, experienced and novice quilters are invited to meet at the Burgess House, Route 149 in Marstons Mills, to help create the "Marstons Mills Quilt." The quilt will feature 72 squares depicting the village. Upon completion, the quilt will be displayed at various events and locations in the Mills. For more information or to join, contact Marybeth O'Brien at 508-428-5782.

Red Hats extend invitation

The Red Hat "Red Snappers" welcome new members who enjoy "doing lunch" while getting to know new friends, meeting for lunch on the last Saturday of the month. Get a red hat and reserve your spot by calling Mary at 508-771-5148 after 5 p.m., or send an e-mail to edry1@verizon.net.

Cotuit Bird and Garden Club meetings

The Cotuit Bird and Garden Club meets the second Wednesday of each month at 10 a.m. at the Cotuit Library on Main Street. The meeting is open to all. For more information, call 508-428-5928

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, Route 6A in Brewster. Meetings are free and open to the public.

For kids of all ages

An intergenerational program at the Barnstable Senior Center, 825 Falmouth Road in Hyannis, meets the first and third Tuesday of each month at 10:30 a.m. for games, crafts, refreshments, sing-alongs and more. All ages are welcome. Call 508-420-3477 for more information.

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. A social gathering follows the brief meeting with guest speakers. All are welcome.

Camera club at art association

The Cape Cod Art Association camera club meets at 7 p.m. every other Thursday at the CCAA on Route 6A in Barnstable. Meetings feature guest speakers, critiques, contests, workshops, photo sessions and more.

Group for Barnstable youths

The Barnstable Youth Commission and its Youth Empowered Through Learning Leadership advisory group meet at 2 p.m. every first and third Thursday in room 2108 at Barnstable High School. Ages 13 through 19 are invited to discuss issues affecting the young people of Barnstable.

Barnstable Newcomers

Meetings are held the third Wednesday of the month at the Barnstable Senior Center, 825 Falmouth Road in Hyannis, at 7:30 p.m. Meetings include a speaker and a social gathering. Annual membership is $10. For more information, call Deb Krau at 508-778-1756 or visit www.barnstablenewcomers.com.

BARS meets monthly in West Barnstable

Members of the Barnstable Association for Recreational Shellfishing meet the first Tuesday of the month at the West Barnstable Community Building, Route 149 (Meetinghouse Road), at 7 p.m. for guest speakers, programs, events and updates on town projects. Log on to the newly redesigned www.shellfishing.org for more information.

Cape & Islands Gay & Straight Youth Alliance (CIGSYA)

CIGSYA House, 56 Barnstable Road in Hyannis offers support and more for those 22 and under in the community. For more information, call 508-255-9897 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 programs and activities.

There are monthly dances, support meetings for all family members, movie nights, potluck dinners, tutoring and mentoring.

Circle for Youth meets from 3 to 5:30 p.m. on Mondays at the clubhouse. Activities include creative writing, visual art, dance, theater and more. A new conversational group for people who have questions about gender meets the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at 8 p.m.

Barnstable-Yarmouth Lions Club

This organization of men and women raises funds for eye research and other community services. Meetings are held at the Wianno Grille on the first and third Tuesdays of the month at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 508-534-6099.

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. For information, call 508-759-9248.

Cape Cod Gay Men's Chorus

Members of the chorus meet weekly on Tuesday night at 7:30 to rehearse at the Cape Cod and Island Gay/Straight Youth Alliance House, Elm Avenue and Barnstable Road in 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 on Station Avenue in South Yarmouth.

Linux User Group meetings

Mid Cape Linux User Group www.midcapelinux.org meets the first Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. at Area 52, Whites Path, South Yarmouth. Meetings are free and open to the public. Log on to www.midcapelinux.org.

Paranormal group opens meetings to public

The Cape & Islands Paranormal Research Society will open one meeting a month, usually on the final Friday, to the general public, from 7 to 9 p.m. Tonight, founder Derek Bartlett presents, "Dangers of the Paranormal." For more information, call 508-224-7321 or visit www.caiprs.com.

Habitat for Humanity of Cape Cod

Mid-Cape chapter meetings are held the first Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Barnstable Unitarian Church on Route 6A.

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 at Child and Family Services of Cape Cod, 1019 Iyannough Road in Hyannis. Motorcycles 350cc and above are welcome. The club is American Motorcycle Association-sanctioned. Call 508-775-3793 for more information.

Villages of Barnstable Women's Club

The Villages of Barnstable (Jr.) Women's Club meets the first Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at Whelden Memorial Library on Route 149 in West Barnstable. For more information or to become a member, call 508-420-3477.

Veterans For Peace

The Cape Cod chapter of Veterans For Peace meets the first Wednesday of each month in Hyannis. Call 508-420-5532 or 508-771-3915. The club is dedicated to the peaceful prevention of deadly conflict everywhere.

Veterans of Foreign Wars

The VFW Hall holds meetings for its members throughout each month. For more information on the hall or its activities, call 508-775-9817.

Cape Cod Civil War Round Table

Members of the Cape Cod Civil War Round Table meet the first and third Tuesday of each month year-round to present informal talks, give book reports and share stories about visits to Civil War sites. Gatherings take place from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Riverview School on Route 6A in Sandwich.

KIDS

Whelden Library

Children ages 3 to 5 are invited to attend story hour at Whelden Library in West Barnstable Thursday mornings from 10 to 11. Call the library on Route 149 for details on programs at 508-362-2262.

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 every Wednesday at 11 a.m. On Fridays there is a special story time for school-age children at 7 p.m.

For more information, call 508-862-6310.

Cotuit Library

The Cotuit Library features a variety of Summer Reading events throughout the summer. On July 3 at 3:30 p.m., singer, fiddler and percussion band leader Denya Levine visit for dancing and singing.

On July 10 at 3:30 p.m., children's author Sally Cook will read and sign her book, Hey Batta Batta Swing!: The Wild Old Days of Baseball along with guests from the Cotuit Kettleers.

Story times at the Cotuit Library are Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. and Wednesdays at 2:15 p.m. Preschoolers are welcome for stories, songs and crafts.

Borders Books

Miss Sandy reads for story time at 11 a.m. on Saturdays at the store on Route 132 in Hyannis.

Eastham Public Library

The Eastham Public Library has weekly story time Fridays at 10:30 a.m. for children up to age 5. A craft session follows. The library also hosts a monthly "Magic: the Gathering" trading card game program for ages 11 and up the first Tuesday of each month from 6:15 to 7:45 p.m.

All programs are free, but advance sign-up is required.

To register, visit the Youth Services Room or contact Natalie Marsh at 508-240-5940 or by e-mail at marsh@easthamlibrary.org.

Brewster Ladies' Library

Every Wednesday at 10 a.m. in the children's room, the library on Route 6A offers story hour. Fridays at 10 a.m. is toddler time. For more information about the library's activities, call Kathy Mahoney in Children's Services at 508-896-3913 ext. 16.

Captain Mike shares sea stories

On July 6 at 2 p.m., the Cape Cod Museum of Natural History will welcome Captain Mike Orbe and his "mostly true" marine life stories. Cost for the event is $5 for members and $7 for non-members. For more information call the museum at 508-896-3867 ext. 129.

Center for the arts captures kids' imaginations

The Cape Cod Center for the Arts in Dennis features fun events for kids throughout the summer. On July 5, Judy Pancoast and the Judy Crew will present "Swimming in Jello and Other Tunes." After the show, Kate Conway will provide face painting.

On the 6th, the Crabgrass Puppet Theatre presents the play Anansi, A Tangled Web of Trickster Tales on the Cape Playhouse stage. On July 12, the center will present Juggle This! by the Fly By Night Comedy Jugglers, and on the 13th A Pirate's Life and Other Adventures of the Deep Blue Sea by the Child's Play Touring Theatre.

All shows are at 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. Tickets for all events are $8 and $7 and can be purchased at the box office at 508-385-3911 or 877-385-3911.

Harry Potter visits Hyannis

On July 10 at 6:30 p.m., the Hyannis Public Library will present a Harry Potter Magic Show with the Amazing Richard. The show will be held in celebration of the final book. Families are invited to pack a picnic dinner to enjoy the show on the library lawn. Beverages and desserts will be provided by the library. Children are invited to dress as their favorite Harry Potter character. Free tickets are available in the children's department of the library.

Hear a Who at Cape Rep

The Cape Rep Theatre, 3299 Route 6A in East Brewster, is bringing all your favorite Dr. Seuss characters to the Cape with Seussical, running through Aug. 22. Performances are every Tuesday and Wednesday at 10 a.m., with some 7 p.m. performances planned. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the box office at 508-896-1888. For more information, visit www.caperep.org.

APA offers classes for kids

The Academy of Performing Arts, 5 Giddiah Hill Road in Orleans, will begin its summer children's classes July 9. Classes include dance intensives, music lessons and more. For more information or for a brochure, call 508-255-5510.

4-H activities

Students in grades four through seven are invited to participate in 4-H projects such as arts, crafts, quilting, gardening, community service and more. On Mondays from 3:30 to 4:15 p.m. Call 508-420-3453 for details. The club meets the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month. Call 508-375-6696 to sign up.

Y not let kids have a night out?

The YMCA of Cape Cod, Route 132 in West Barnstable, hosts a Kids Night Out Program when children are invited to swim, play sports, create arts and crafts and more each Friday evening from 6 to 8:30 p.m. The program is staff-supervised. Register by calling Sue at 508-362-6500 ext. 110.

Rec night for teens

The YMCA invites grades 5 and 6 to teen recreation night held the first Saturday of the month from 7:15 to 9:45 p.m. at the Y, Route 132 in West Barnstable. Admission ranges from free to $3. Grades 7 and 8 are invited to teen dances the second Saturday of the month from 7:15 to 9:45 p.m. Admission is free to $5.

Y wait? YMCA offers school-age programs

The YMCA Cape Cod has openings in its school age programs in West Barnstable at the Y and in Sandwich at the Camp Lyndon Center. Instructional and recreational swim, arts projects, homework help and more are available. Call 508-362-6500 ext. 115, for details.

Village Music for voice, piano and Kindermusik

Village Music offers private lessons in voice and piano and classes in Kindermusik, and early childhood music and movement class for newborns to kids up to seven years old. For more information, contact Norma Atwood at 508-394-5300 or villagemusic@mindspring.com.

Kindermusik for children

Preschool music classes for ages 18 months to four years are ongoing at the South Congregational Church in Centerville for $9 a class. Kindergarten-age children are invited to attend Kindermusik young child classes Tuesdays from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the church. Admission is $10. Call 508-778-6679 or visit Musicalplayground.net.

Child care openings in Harwich

The YMCA of Cape Cod has several openings for infant care in their Harwich and West Barnstable childcare centers. For more information, call 508-362-6500 ext. 108.

Programs at the Boys & Girls Club

The Boys & Girls Club is now accepting applications for its summer day camp, Camp Algonquin. Kids in grades one through three and four through eight are encouraged to register early to ensure a place. The camp runs June 26 through Aug. 24 from 8:55 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. Extended hours for working parents are also available.

The club will also offer a summer counselor-in-training program for ages 13 to 16. For prices and more information on the camp, cal 508-477-8845 or visit www.BoysGirlsClubCapeCod.org.

$100 camp scholarships are available for children with parents in the military who qualify.

The Boys & Girls Club in Mashpee is also offering new programs, including a museum travel club on Wednesdays at 3 p.m., guitar lessons on Mondays at 3:30 p.m., a junior golf clinic on Thursdays at 4 p.m. and other programs.

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. The club is open every Saturday as well as during vacation weeks.

Call 508-477-8845 for details. Membership is $25 annually.

Programs at the children's museum

The Cape Cod Children's Museum, 577 Great Neck Road South in Mashpee, offers toddler time, pre-k prep, infant time, Down on the Farm, American Red Cross babysitting, story and craft hour, a cooking class and more. For details, call 508-539-8788.

Thornton W. Burgess Society

4 Water St. in Sandwich; Green Briar Nature Center, 6 Discovery Hill Rd., East Sandwich. Hours are Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. For more information call 508-888-6870 or visit www.thorntonburgess.org.

Every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 10:30 a.m. the center holds story time featuring visits with the society's small animals.

Each Friday, the Society offers story times and critter capers at 10:30 a.m. These programs are free for members of the society, $1 for nonmembers. For more information on the programs, call 508-888-6870.

MUSIC

Hyannis Sound visits Harwichport

On July 8 at 7:30 p.m. at the Pilgrim Congregational Church, Route 28 in Harwich Port, the boys of Hyannis Sound will perform a benefit concert for the Young Musicians Fund. A free will offering will be accepted. For more information, call the church office at 508-432-1668 or visit www.pilgrimchurchharwichport.org or www.hyannissound.com.

Cape Cod songstress inspired by summer

Cape native Tedi Marsh, a singer and actress, will host a CD release concert July 14 at Mashpee High School. Marsh and an accompanying vocalist will perform selections from Journey of My Heart at 8 p.m. The performance will be followed by a VIP reception at the Quashnet Valley Country Club.

Tickets are $25 general admission or $50 for VIP (including reserved seating, a copy of the CD and admission to the reception). General admission tickets can be purchased at Mashpee Family Medicine, Liberty Liquors or at www.tedimarsh.com. For VIP tickets visit Mashpee Family Medicine or the Web site. A portion of the concert proceeds will benefit MHS's vocal deparment.

Big band concert brings in funds for homeless

On July 17 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Pius X Parish Life Center, Barbara Street in South Yarmouth, there's a big band benefit concert for the Dennis Yarmouth Ecumenical Council to Prevent Homelessness. The concert will feature the Cape Cod Conservatory Jazz Ensemble performing music by Count Basie, Glen Miller, Woody Herman, Duke Ellington and others. A free-will offering will be accepted and will benefit the council.

Come together with Beatlemania

On July 7 at 4 p.m. on the Hyannis Town Green, get ready to come together for music and dance with Beatlemania Now, a Beatles tribute band. The group will perform favorite Beatles tunes fit for the whole family. Tickets are on sale at all Christy's Markets on Cape Cod and at www.capecodhasbeatlemania.com. Tickets are $15 reserved and $10 for lawn. Family and corporate tables for 10 are available for $250.

Barnstable Band brings beats to the green

The Barnstable Band will present free concerts on the Hyannis Village Green every Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Visitors are invited to bring blankets and chairs to listen to the band's variety of marches, Broadway hits, overtures and pop tunes. July 4 concert will be held at 5:30 p.m.

Sandwich sways to the sounds of town band

The Sandwich Town Band will begin its 26th season of free concerts on July 5. Concerts are presented every Thursday from 7:30 to 9 p.m. on the Henry T. Wing School Bandstand in downtown Sandwich. Concertgoers can bring blankets and chairs to enjoy show tunes, Broadway songs, military marches and kids' songs. The Sandwich Lions Club will be on hand selling popcorn and soft drinks.

Moonlighting in Sandwich

The Moonlighters, a 16-piece big band, performs periodically at the Sandwich Taverna, Cotuit Road in Sandwich. A $10 cover charge at the Taverna concerts helps fund the Sandwich Town Band.

The band's next performance is July 2 on the bandstand on Route 6A in Dennis. The performance is free.

For more information on performance dates, call 508-888-2200.

Sounds of the Emerald Isle

Concerts by local and visiting artists showcasing traditional Irish music will be held across the Cape. On Fridays, an open Irish traditional session is held at Chaser's on Teaticket Highway in Falmouth from 7 to 9 p.m. For more information call 508-540-6656.

On Sunday afternoons the British Beer Company on Route 6A in Sandwich hosts an open Irish traditional session from 4 to 7 p.m. Call the pub at 508-833 -- 9590.

Cape Cod Irish Village, 512 Main St. in West Yarmouth, has an open Irish Mondays at 6 p.m. Call 508-771-0100 for details.

Friday night fun at the Barnstable Tavern

The Barnstable Restaurant and Tavern in Barnstable Village presents music by Smitty or Paul Good and Thorie every Friday from 5 to 7 p.m. on their outside patio.

Songs by the sea at the 'Comber

The Beachcomber, 1120 Cahoon Hollow Road in Wellfleet, is open for the season. On July 4 it's CJ Chenier, and on July 5 it's Reid Genauer and Assembly of Dust. For a complete schedule, visit www.thebeachcomber.com.

Poetry in motion at O'Shea's

O'Shea's Olde Inne, 348 Main St. in West Dennis, hosts a poetry reading every third Thursday of the month during its Poetry Session series. The all-ages open mic is open to the public to read, discuss or simply enjoy poetry. Readings take place in the Back Room at O'Shea's from 7 to 9 p.m.

Hyannis in harmony

The Cranberry Shores Chorus, a women's harmonizing group, holds its weekly rehearsals at the Federated Church of Hyannis, 320 Main St., every Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. New members are always welcome to join. Performances are held through the summer. For more information, call 508-240-0984 or visit www.cranberryshores.org.

Fresh Ketch for food and tunes

The Fresh Ketch, 462 Main Street in Hyannis, serves up a bountiful mix of performers every week. All shows begin at 9 p.m. On July 6, Liz Solomon hosts karaoke. Pop band the Shotgun Bandits hit the floor on June 30. For more information, call the restaurant at 508-771-8585.

All ears on Ying's Place

Ying's Place, 435 Main St. in Dennisport, offers up the classic rock sounds of Ear 2 Ear every Friday from 6:30 to 9 p.m. A full menu is available during the entertainment.

Roadhouse Cafe is all jazzed up

The Roadhouse Cafe, 488 South St. in Hyannis, features weekly entertainment by local artists. On Monday nights the Roadhouse serves up live jazz, and on Friday and Saturday nights Matt Richard performs at the piano bar. Lou Colombo plays Monday night jazz. For more information, call 508-775-2386 or visit www.roadhousecafe.com.

Schooners makes musical waves

The Delaney Trio performs jazz every Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. at Schooners Restaurant, 372 Main St. in Hyannis. For more information, call 508-778-7588.

Jazz in Barnstable Village

The Barnstable Restaurant and Tavern offers Sunday jazz brunch from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. across from the county courthouse on Route 6A in Barnstable village.

Grand music at the Grand Cru

The Grand Cru Wine Bar at The Cape Codder Resort & Spa, Route 132 in Hyannis hosts jazz nights weekly at 8 p.m. On July 6 the IBIS Trio Jazz Band performs, and on July 7 Ann Austin takes the stage.

For reservations or more information, call 508-771-3000.

Island sounds

The Island Merchant, 302 Main St. in Hyannis, provides no-cover entertainment every week. On Mondays, the Merchant features $2 burgers and the sounds of the Grab Brothers. Wednesdays at 10 p.m. it's Brendan O'Keefe; Thursdays at 7 p.m. Mike Brooke entertains on the Baby Grand piano; on Fridays Sara Leketa and Friends take the stage at 10 p.m.; and on Sundays Jeff Conley's Tin Can Tele is featured at 9:30 p.m. For Saturday entertainment schedule, visit www.TheIslandMerchant.com.

Tunes at the RoÃƒÆ’Ã†â€™ÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã‚Â¦ÃƒÆ’Ã¢â‚¬Å¡Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â¡Bar

The Roo Bar, 586 Main St. in Hyannis, features entertainment nightly starting at 10 p.m. Live jazz by the Lee Childs Jazz Trio during dinnertime is featured every Saturday. For more information, call 508-778-6515.

Heritage Hotel has weekend shows

Chauncy's Restaurant and Lounge at Heritage Hotel on Main Street in Hyannis features live entertainment every weekend with complimentary hors d'oeuvres from 5 to 7 p.m. Call 508-833-0087.

On tap at the British Beer Company

There's something going on every night at the British Beer Company on Main Street across the Hyannis Public Library. Watch for weekly listings.

Comedy Lounge offers laughs to the Cape

The Comedy Lounge, 287 Route 28 in Hyannis, presents weekly comedy shows. On July 5, 6 and 7, tom cotter, Kerri Louise and Dan Bolger perform. Performances are Thursday at 8 p.m. and Friday and Saturday at 9 p.m.

For more information visit www.comedylounge.com or call 508-771-1700.

Jazz' n jam

The Cape Cod Claddagh Inn, Route 28 in West Harwich, hosts a weekly Sunday Jazz Jam With Bart Weisman when Bart plays with friends at 3 p.m.

Contra dances in Cotuit

A Contra dance is held the second Saturday of every month at Freedom Hall, 976 Main St. in Cotuit, with live music by John Alden & Friends. Beginners and singles are welcome and soft-soled shoes are recommended. All dances begin at 8 p.m. Admission is $6. Call 508-420-2188.

Traditional New England contra dance

A traditional New England contra dance will be held the fifth Saturday of each month from 8 to 11 p.m., with basic instruction offered at 7:45 p.m., at the North Falmouth Congregational Church, 155 Old Main Road in North Falmouth. Admission is $6 for adults and free for children.

STAGE

WHAT's goin' on

Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater opens its new Julie Harris stage on Route 6 with The Clean House, Sarah Ruhl's comedy about house cleaners, husbands and other topics. Performances are Wednesday through Sunday at 8:15 p.m. through July 21, with an additional show July 21 at 5:15 p.m. Back in the familiar surroundings of WHAT's Harbor Stage at Wellfleet Harbor, Julia Jordan's Dark Yellow, featuring "a bedroom game of questions and sexual intrigue," runs through July 22 with shows Wednesday through Sunday at 8 p.m. and July 21 at 5 p.m. For ticket information, call 508-349-WHAT.

Blithe Spirit at Cape Rep

Noel Coward is haunting the boards at Cape Rep Theatre in Brewster, where his Blithe Spirit, complete with sÃƒÆ’Ã†â€™ÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã‚Â¦ÃƒÆ’Ã¢â‚¬Å¡Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â½ance, will be staged at 8 p.m. July 3, 5 through 7 and 10 through 14 and at 2 p.m. on July 1. For ticket information, call 508-896-1888.

Cape Playhouse has Regrets

From July 2 to 14, the Cape Playhouse, 820 Route 6A in Dennis, presents "a screwball comedy for the 21st century" in the direct-from-premiere Regrets Only. Performances are Monday through Saturday at 8 p.m., with 2 p.m. matinees on Wednesdays. Tickets are $25 to $45 and can be purchased at 508-385-3911, 877-385-3911 or on the Web at www.capeplayhouse.com.

Run on over to Monomoy

To bring some comic relief to the Cape's summer heat, Monomoy Theatre, 776 Main Street in Chatham, will present the English farce See How They Run from July 3 through 7. Performances are at 8 p.m., with a special $18 matinee at 2 p.m. on July 5. Tickets are $23 for 8 p.m. performances. For tickets or more information, call or visit the box office at 508-945-1589 Monday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Lillian in Truro

Thursday through Sunday from July 5 to 29, the Payomet Performing Arts Center in Truro will present the one-woman play Lillian, based on the autobiographical writings of Lillian Helman. Tickets for all 8 p.m. shows are $20 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under and can be purchased at www.payomet.org or by calling the Tent at 508-487-5400. Payomet is located at 29 Old Dewline Road, Highlands Center at the Cape Cod National Seashore in North Truro.

HJT presents Rock and Robin

No, not the "Rockin' Robin" that everyone loves to hear go "tweet, tweet, tweet," but two shows, Rock n' Roll Tonight and Robin Hood. You can make merry with Robin Hood June 26 to 28 and July 2, 3, 5 and 9 through 12 at 7:30 p.m.; also July 1, 6 and 8 at 4 p.m. (the performance on the 9th will be interpreted in American Sign Language). Rock out with Rock n' Roll Tonight July 6 to 7. 20 through 21; and 27 to 28; Aug. 10 and 11, 17 and 18, 24 and 25 and 31; and Sept. 1 and 2 at 8 p.m. For tickets, call 508-432-2002.

CCftA brings Shakespeare to the summer

Through July 9, the Cotuit Center for the Arts, 4404 Route 28 in Cotuit, will present William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream. Performances are Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 4 p.m. Tickets are $12 for members, $10 for students with ID, $16 for seniors and $18 for general admission. To reserve tickets, call the box office at 508-428-0669.

Cape Rep looks to the rainbow

The Cape Rep Theatre and the Old Sea Pines Inn will present Look to the Rainbow, a musical fable by Scott Storr, through Sept. 16 on Sundays. Special Monday performances are Aug. 13, 20 and 27. Tickets are $52 and include dinner. For more information or reservations, call the Old Sea Pines Inn at 508-896-6114.

The Plaids perform in Provincetown

Bringing rib-tickles and tunes to through Aug. 5, Forever Plaid will perform at the Provincetown Theater, 238 Bradford St., through Aug. 5. All seats are $29 or $26 for New Provincetown Players members for performances Thursdays and Fridays at 7:30 p.m., Saturdays at 5 and 8 p.m., and Sundays at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available at 508-487-9793 or 800-791-7487 or visit www.newprovincetownplayers.org or www.ptowntix.com.

HJT brings lights, cameras and action to kids

Harwich Junior Theatre, 105 Division St. in West Harwich, has openings for its summer workshops. Workshops include creative drama and movement, intro to acting, comedy improvisation, junior players, teen acting and scene study, technical theatre, musical theatre, jester class, hip hop and more. For more information on classes, call 508-432-20002 ext. 11 or 12 or visit www.hjtcapecod.org.

MISCELLANEOUS

B• A• R• N• S• T• A• B• L• E

Christmas in June

Tomorrow from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Main Street, Hyannis, the Hyannis Marine Corps detachment 125 will operate a tollbooth to collect donations for its Christmas gift donations and college scholarship fund. The scholarships are awarded annually to relatives of former marines. Donations can also be mailed to Vice Commandant Sgt. Thomas J. Kelly, 366 Pine St., Centerville, MA 02632.

A tale of a time in Barnstable

Tomorrow from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tales of Cape Cod will hold a yard sale at its headquarters at Olde Colonial Courthouse, Route 6A at Rendezvous Lane in Barnstable Village. Tales of Cape Cod is a non-profit organization that works to preserve the oral history of the Cape. For more information on the group or the sale, call 508-362-8927 or visit www.talesofcapecod.org.

Chilly treats and karaoke at the Salvation Army

July 6 from 7 to 9 p.m., the Salvation Army, 100 North St. in Hyannis, will hold a gospel praise coffee house featuring an ice cream social, music, karaoke and fellowship. Ice cream will be $2 for a cone and $4 for a sundae. For more information, contact the Salvation Army at 508-775-0364.

Farming for vendors

The Mid-Cape Farmers' Market is looking for vendors for its summer season. The Market will be held Wednesdays from 8 a.m. to noon on Main Street in Hyannis from June 13 to Sept. 5. Farmers and vendors of local products are invited to participate. For more information, contact Gretel Norgeot at 508-255-8374 or greteln@capecod.net.

Hospital Auxiliary raffles dough for donations

The Barnstable branch of the Cape Cod Hospital Auxiliary is sponsoring a Save a Heart/Save a Life raffle. Grand prize in the raffle is $10,000 cash. A winner will be selected Sept. 13. Only 300 tickets will be sold. Each ticket can be purchased by one person for $100, two people for $50 each or by four people for $25 each. Remaining tickets will be sold July 19 and 20 and 26 and 27 and Aug. 9 and 10 at the hospital. All proceeds will benefit the Cardiac Care Center at the hospital.

For more information or to purchase tickets by phone, call 508-771-4390, 508-375-0376, 508-945-1792 or the volunteer office at Cape Cod Hospital at 508-862-5292.

Maritime museum features ships and snapshots

The Cape Cod Maritime Museum, 135 South St, in Hyannis, features a variety of maritime merriment. For more information visit www.capecodmaritimemuseum.org or call 508-775-1723.

Go home to history

The Dottridge Homestead and Museum opens June 9 for the season. Hours are Saturdays and Sundays from 2 to 5 p.m. This historic Cotuit home, built in the early 1800s, features period furnishings, tools, scrimshaw, shop models and whaling artifacts. Docent tours are available.

Daniel Davis houses history

The Daniel Davis House and Museum, 3074 Main St. in Barnstable, is open for the season every Tuesday through Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. The museum houses the collection of the Barnstable Historical Society. For more information call 508-362-6383.

Sail into history with the Coast Guard museum

The Cost Guard Heritage Museum at the Trayser, 3353 Main St. in Barnstable, is open for the 2007 season. Exhibits include artifacts and uniforms from the 18th century to the present; video presentations; ship models; paintings; book and photo collections; the Old Wood Jail; and Barnstable Village smithy Jim Ellis demonstrating his work. The museum is open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $4 for adults and free for children 10 and under and active Coast Guard members.

Help for teen parents

Cape Cod Child Development is accepting applications for enrollment in its teen parent program, available to parents 19 and younger. The program provides free full-time childcare and a variety of support services to teen parents and their children Cape wide. Call 1-800-974-8860 for more information.

Books for Barnstable

The Cape Cod Cooperative Extension Service and AmeriCorps, in cooperation with "Got Books?" has placed a book donation box in the Barnstable County complex on Route 6A in Barnstable village. The "Got Books?" program collects old books, CDs, DVDs, videos, records, software and sports memorabilia and holds charity book sales. The money is then given to nonprofit groups. Other books are given to schools and libraries in the area. For more information, call 508-375-6690 or visit www.gotbooks.com.

NOAH Center needs blankets

The NOAH Center emergency shelter for adults needs blankets to give away. New and used blankets may be dropped off at 77 Winter St. in Hyannis.

Mangia, mangia!

It's pasta night every Thursday between 5:30 and 8:30 p.m. at the Sons of Italy, 4996 Falmouth Road in Cotuit. And if that doesn't fill you up, stop by for an all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet Saturday mornings between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.

C• A• P• E• W• I• D• E

Mature workers get a second chance

The Mature Workers Program of Elder Services of Cape Cod has openings in its "Bridge Back to Work" program. People 55 and over who are looking to return to work are eligible. For more information, call Gloria or Betty at 888-394-4630 ext. 134 or 138.

Wings over Chatham

Learn about the brief (1917-1922) life of the Chatham Naval Air Station at the Atwood House Museum on Stage Harbor Road through Oct. 14. Call 508-945-2493 for information.

Lose your two left feet at St. Pius

Every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. (beginners) and 7:30 p.m. (intermediates) at the St. Pius X Parish Life Center, 10 Barbara St. in South Yarmouth, Doug and Kimberlee McHugh hold ballroom dance classes. Fees benefit the D-Y programs for the homeless. For more information, contact the teachers by phone at 6508-760-4071 or e-mail at dkmchugh@verizon.net.

Stop and Shop turns its customers, Jimmy Fund into winners

To raise money for the Jimmy Fund and the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Stop and Shop supermarkets across Massachusetts will feature the Triple Winner Game through July 12. The game offers scratch-tickets to customers for $1. Prizes include cash, store items and gift cards. Visit a Stop and Shop store for more details.

Sandwich offers sharps collection

The Sandwich Fire Department, 115 Route 6A, will collect full sharps containers. Seventeen other sharps collection locations are available across Cape Cod, as well. For information on locations, visit www.capecodextension.org.

American Lung Association breathes life into old cars

The American Lung Association of Massachusetts is looking for residents to donate used cars, trucks, vans, motorcycles and boats. Free pickup is available. For more information, call 1-800-577-LUNG or visit www.donateyourcar.com.

Help the homeless

Purchase a grocery gift card for use at Stop & Shop, Shaw's and Country Garden for the face value of $10 to $100 and use it for the full amount. Five percent of the purchase price will go to help prevent homelessness. Cards available at local churches, or Cape Cod Cooperative's West Barnstable office. Sponsored by the Barnstable Interfaith Council. For information, call 508-362-7131.

Singers wanted

The Chatham Chorale needs new members for the 2007 season. If interested in joining, call 888-556-2707. Rehearsals are held Thursday nights at the Cape Cod Covenant Church at the intersection of Airline Road and Setucket Road on the Dennis/Brewster line.

Hallet House open

The Captain Bangs Hallet House Museum, at 11 Strawberry Ln. off Route 6A in Yarmouthport, is a fully-furnished captain's home complete with maritime exhibits, costumes, artwork and more. Guided tours are at 1, 2 and 3 p.m. Thursday through Sunday. Admission is $8. For reservations or more information, call 508-375-0124.

Marines wanted!

The 2nd Marine Division Association is looking for new members. Vets and former 2nd Division Marines are wanted to participate in reunions and other events. Anyone interested in more information should call 760-365-2473 or visit www.2marine.com.

Boys and Girls Club collects cars

Getting a new car? Think about donating your unwanted vehicle, no restrictions, to the Boys & Girls Club for sale at auction later. Call 800-246-0493 for details.

Rover Dog to the rescue

Homes for Barnstable County area pets can be found via the Internet with the help of Rover Dog Rescue in Buzzards Bay, the MSPCA in Centerville, and People for Cats in West Falmouth, all of whom have joined Petfinder.com, the oldest and largest on-line database of homeless pets. For more information, e-mail roverdogrescue@hotmail.com

Foster and adoptive families needed

Social workers and local foster parents are present the fourth Thursday of every month from noon to 1 p.m. and 6 to 7 p.m. at the state Department of Social Services, 32 Commercial St. in South Yarmouth, to discuss foster parenting and adoption. Those interested should stop by or call 508-771-1727.

Coffee and an open mic

The YMCA of Cape Cod's coffeehouse for teens at Camp Lyndon in Sandwich will be held the second and fourth Saturday of each month from 7 to 9 p.m. Featured activities include an open mic, musicians, dancing, an art gallery, poetry readings and more. Teens are welcome to perform or just hang out. Admission is $2.

NATURE

Highlands Center highlights nature

On July 7 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., the Highlands Center at the Cape Cod National Seashore in Truro will hold its second annual Highlands Fest. The fest will feature activities for the whole family, including storytelling, crafts, a puppet show and more. The event is free and open to the public. For more information visit www.hcitruro.org.

Burgess Museum burgeoning with spring events

The Thornton W. Burgess Museum, 4 Water St. in Sandwich, is open for the season. A variety of events for children and adults will be featured every month at the society and at the Green Briar Nature Center, 6 Discovery Hill Road in East Sandwich. On July 8 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Green Briar Nature Center, 5 Discovery Hill Road in East Sandwich, the society will hold a mother/daughter Fairy House Tea. Moms and daughters will enjoy tea, sandwiches, scones and a special program on the center's Fairy Houses. Cost is $15 per person. To register or for more information, call 508-888-6870.

Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays. Admission is by donation. For a complete schedule of events, call 508-888-6870.

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

Redfield Auditorium, Water St., Woods Hole, 508-289-2398

Barnstable Land Trust

720 Main St., Hyannis. The Barnstable Land Trust is a non-profit, community-based conservation organization offering information about preserving the open spaces on Cape Cod.

On July 7 from 10 a.m. to noon, BLT President Tom Mullen will lead a hike along Barnstable's portion of the Cape-wide Pathways Network. The strenuous 2.2-mile walk will feature nature commentary. Participants should wear sturdy walking shoes and meet at the Barnstable County Courthouse parking lot, Route 6A in Barnstable Village. For more information visit www.BLT.org.

The BLT features outdoor events throughout the season. For more information, visit www.BLT.org or call 508-771-2585.

Cape Cod Canal Visitor Center

Cape side of the Canal, Ed Moffit Drive, across from the Sandwich Coast Guard Station. For more information, call 508-833-9678. Attractions include a retired 41-foot U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' patrol boat, real time radar and camera images of the Canal, a theater showing continuous presentations on the Canal history, bookstore, rangers presenting ongoing free programs and more.

Cape Cod National Seashore

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.

Cape Cod Museum of Natural History

Route 6A in Brewster. Nature walks, talks, lessons, trips, a museum shop and library, family programs and more are offered. Current exhibits include an interactive coastal exhibit, marine exhibits, birds and more. For more information, call 508-896-3867.

Massachusetts Audubon Society, Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary

345 Bone Hill Rd., Cummaquid. Call 508-362-7475 for detailed information. Throughout the summer, Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary will present a series of informational events.

Massachusetts Audubon Society, Wellfleeet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary

Off Route 6 just past the Eastham/Wellfleet town line. Trails are open daily 8 a.m. to dusk. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for children. Call 508-349-2615.

Waquoit Bay Reserve

Route 28, East Falmouth. Professional development courses are available for educators in fishing, oceans and coasts, saltwater studies, whales, local water issues, coastal habitats and more. For more information, call 508-349-2615.

Cape Cod Wildlife Center

185 Meadow Lane, West Barnstable. Have your questions about wildlife answered daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., or go to the Center's Web site at CapeWildlife.Org

The Center strongly urges the public not to touch wild animals. If you must do so, wear thick rubber gloves. Better yet, call your local animal control department and let the professionals handle the situation.

For more information about the center, call 508-362-0111 or visit www.capewildlife.org.

TALKS

Say, you want a revolution?

The "Protest of 1774" in Barnstable blazed a trail for the Revolution that followed, and the event will be celebrated by Tales of Cape Cod July 3 at 7:30 p.m. at the Old Colonial Court House on Route 6A in Barnstable Village. Costumed members will present the "issues and consequences," followed by a dessert social. Admission is $5, and there's ample parking across the street at St. Mary's Episcopal Church.

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