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Oct 18 2013
Events 10-18-13 PDF E-mail
Written by Patriot Staff   
October 17, 2013

 
Brewster Ladies’ Library

Oct. 18: Author Brian James discusses his book Fortune: The Aftermath of an Infamous Bank Vault Heist, 2 p.m. at Brewster Ladies’ Library, 1822 Main St., 508-896-3913.

Books by the Sea

October Book signings for Cape Cod Writers Center authors: Oct. 19: Jim Coogan (Cecilia the Seal), Catherine Allen (Reboot Your Life), J. Bean Palmer (My Cape Cod Magic), Joyce Prince (The Ghost of Jose Luis Munoz), all 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Books by the Sea is at 846 Main St., Osterville. 508-420-9400.

At Titcomb’s

Oct. 19: Mike O’Conner, bird enthusiast, owner of the Bird Watcher’s General Store on Cape Cod and author of Why Do Bluebirds Hate Me?, will give a book talk and signing from 2 to 3 p.m.

Oct. 20: Anthony Sammarco, author of A History of Howard Johnson’s: How a Soda Fountain Became an American Icon,” will speak and sign copies of his book from 1 to 2 p.m. Light refreshments. All at Titcomb’s Bookshop, 432 Route 6A, East Sandwich. 508-888-2331; www.titcombsbookshop.com

At Cotuit Library

Oct. 19: Family Movie Night (with popcorn!), Hotel Transylvania, 7 p.m. Cotuit Library, 871 Main St., 508-428-8141.

Craigville author to read and sign

Oct. 20: Steve Brown will speak and sign copies of his most recent book, Concealed, at 4 p.m., South Congregational Church, 565 Main St., Centerville. Free event.

Calliope Poetry Readings

Oct. 20: Three diverse poets – Alan Smith Soto, Ellen Steinbaum and Kim Triedman – will read from their new books from 3 to 5 p.m. at West Falmouth Library, 575 West Falmouth Highway. Open mic signup at 2:45. $5. www.calliopepoetryseries.com

Read the book, see the movie

Marstons Mills Public Library will discuss both, in its new Mystery Book and Film Group. Next up: A film version of Christopher Priest’s Prestige will screen at 6 p.m. Oct. 23 at the library. All are welcome. 508-428-5175.

Explore Cuba

Oct. 26: Marstons Mills Public Library, 2160 Main St., hosts Shirley Kenney, who will talk about the trip she and her husband took to the unique and colorful island nation of Cuba, 2 p.m. Free event. 508-428-5175; www.cotuitlibrary.org

Techno help

Drop by the Centerville Library, 585 Main St., on Tuesdays 7-8 p.m. or Fridays 1-2 p.m. for assistance with all your computer questions. 508-790-6220.

Hyannis Library

• Hyannis Public Library continues to offer the Mango Languages online language-learning system to all CLAMS card holders in the villages, through a grant from the Kirkman Trust Fund awarded to Barnstable libraries.

• Now available to Hyannis Library cardholders, the online resource Signing Savvy, designed to boost your American Sign Language education and assist in day-to-day ASL communication needs.

• Valid CLAMS card holders may take advantage of reduced rate admissions to the New England Aquarium through June 30. Call the library for information. Hyannis Library is at 401 Main St. 508-775-2280, www.hyannislibrary.org

ART
Sunshine art

Oct. 23: Explore cyanotype, a photographic print process using sunlight, in a free hands-on session with printmaker Sara Ringler, 1 to 2 p.m. in Studio B, Tilden Arts Center, Cape Cod Community College, 2240 Iyannough Road, West Barnstable. Materials provided, or bring your own, such as a leaf or other flat item. More information at 508-362-2131 or visit www.capecod.edu/events

Preservation for the future

Nonprofit historical associations, libraries and museums on Cape Cod are invited to apply for Cultural Enrichment Fund grants from the Cape Cod Antique Dealers Association for special projects that help educate as well as preserve the Cape’s history for future generations. Application deadline is Oct. 31; go to www.ccada.com or call Priscilla Hutchinson at 508-694-6288…

The beauty of the old

Through Dec. 7: An art and word installation, “Miz Havisham Revisited: The Poetics of Romantic Decay,” created by poet/artist Diane Hanna, is on exhibit at the Centerville Historical Museum, 513 Main St. 508-775-0331; www.centervillehistoricalmuseum.org

Art on the Walls

Through Oct. 18: Works by Mary Bowmar Richmond are on display on the walls of Barnstable’s Town Hall as part of the town’s “Art on Loan” program. Richmond, an artist, writer and naturalist, grew up in Hyannis and attended Barnstable schools.  For a look at more of her work, visit www.capecodartandnature.com

At Hyannis Library

Documentary photographer Mario E. Quiroz-Servellon exhibits his photo essay on domestic workers at Hyannis Library on Main Street through Oct. 31.

Fall for the Arts

The Arts Foundation of Cape Cod celebrates the sixth annual Fall for the Arts Festival through Nov. 2 at a variety of venues across the Cape, including museums, galleries, theaters, libraries, restaurants and parks. A complete calendar of events is listed at www.artsfoundation.org

Cape Cod Art Association

Through Nov. 11: “All New England,” an open juried artists’ exhibit and sale, with more than 100 original works that convey the unique character of New England.

The Cape Cod Art Association, 3480 Route 6A, Barnstable, has a roster of adult art classes, including abstract painting, drawing, Adobe Lightroom, watercolor and more. Call for detailed class information.

The Association is open Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 4 p.m. 508-362-2909; www.capecodartassoc.org

Cape Cod Photography Center

• The Center is holding an open juried photography exhibit, “Winter Wonderland,” to be hung at the Cultural Center of Cape Cod in South Yarmouth from Nov. 27 through Dec. 8, with a grand opening and awards ceremony from 5 to 7 p.m. Nov. 29. Photographers are invited to submit entries for the competition. They’re due by Oct. 25. $15 fee per entry. For more information about submission, call 508-362-2909 or visit www.capecodartassoc.org

The Cape Cod Photography Center is at 3480 Route 6A,Barnstable 508-362-2909; www.photographycenterofcapecod.org

Season at the Shanties

More than 60 artists sold their works this season at the Hyannis Arts Shanties, and the venue drew more than 55,000 visitors. Applications for the 2014 season are being accepted through Nov. 14 and can be downloaded at www.HyArtsDistrict.com

Hyannis Harbor Arts Center
The Hyannis Harbor Arts Center at the Guyer Barn, 250 South St., hosts exhibits and events year-round.

Gallery Artrio features artists Susan Carey, Kathy Edmonston and Colleen Vandeventer. The exhibit “Autumn Light” is extended through Nov. 3, as part of the Fall for the Arts Capewide celebration.

Bass River Pottery (local potter Jeanmarie O’Clair).

Sarah Holl Artspace and artist work studios at 50 Pearl feature portraiture, jewelry, fiber and figurative art. Studios are open Saturdays and most weekdays, and anytime by appointment.

• For more specific info on events, including classes, music, spoken word and dance, visit www.hyartsdistrict.com/hhac.

News from the Cahoon Museum

Through Nov. 17: “Innovation and Color: Reinterpretation of the Woodcut,” Kathryn Lee Smith; Gallery talk by artist/participant Jane Lincoln on Oct. 22, 11 a.m.

Through Nov. 10: In the Little Gallery: Works by Anne Doyle.

The Cahoon Museum of American Art is at 4676 Falmouth Road (Rte. 28), Cotuit. Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday; 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday. Call 508-428-7581 or visit www.cahoonmuseum.org.

Self-guided walking tour of JFK sites

Take a free self-guided walking tour on the 1.6-mile Kennedy Legacy Walking Trail, located in the heart of the HyArts Cultural District. Information signs give a history of each site and its relation to the Kennedys and their lives on Cape Cod. Brochures and maps available at the JFK Museum on Main Street, Hyannis, or visit www.kennedylegacytrail.com.

Cotuit Center for the Arts

The Arts Foundation of Cape Cod and Cotuit Center for the Arts are seeking submissions for its collaborative winter exhibit at CCftA in January/February, to be titled “Seeing the Light.” For information on submission guidelines, call 508-362-0066 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

CCftA, 4404 Falmouth Road, Cotuit, is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, and offers art, theater and music, as well as classes in music and visual arts for students of all ages. Detailed information at www.ArtsOnTheCape.org. 508-428-0669.

Cape Cod Conservatory

Oct. 24: Faculty Recital: performances by members of the Music Department, 7 p.m.; Oct. 26: George Scharr leads an engaging and interactive performance workshop, 10 a.m. to noon; Oct. 26: Perform-a-Thon: Students and faculty provide an afternoon of entertainment, noon to 4 p.m., all events on the Barnstable campus.

The Cape Cod Conservatory of Music and Arts, with campuses at 2235 Iyannough Road, West Barnstable, and 60 Highfield Drive, Falmouth, holds classes for children and adults in art, photography, dance and music, as well as after-school enrichment programs. Call 508-362-2772 (Barnstable) or 508-540-0611 (Falmouth), or visit www.capecodconservatory.org.

Old Selectmen’s Gallery

The Gallery is at 2311 Meetinghouse Way (Route 149), West Barnstable. For more details call 508-362-8568 or visit Barnstable’s HyArts District website at www.HyArtsDistrict.com

Tao Water Art Gallery

The gallery has two locations: 1989 Route 6A, West Barnstable (508-375-0428) and 352 Commercial St., Provincetown (508-487-8880). More information at www.taowatergallery.com.

Camera Club at Art Association

The club meets every second and fourth Thursday. Educational pre-meetings are at 6:30 p.m. Photographers of all levels are invited.

The Association is at 3480 Route 6A in Barnstable. Call 508-362-2909 or go to www.capecodartassoc.org.

CAPEWIDE
Calling all artists

The Eastham Chamber of Commerce invites entries through Nov. 30 for its Fine Art and Photography contest. Winning entries will be displayed at the Chamber website, and one will be selected for the cover of the 2014 Eastham Guidebook. Information and rules for entry may be found at www.easthamchamber.com, or call Jim Russo at 508-240-7211.

“Views by Viola”

Through Nov. 29: “Views by Viola,” a collection of oil paintings by Viola Holmgren, along with photographs by Sean Wytrwal, are on exhibit at Mayflower Place through Nov. 29. Free and open to the public. 508-790-0200.

Carvings, decoys in East Sandwich

Through Nov. 17: Green Briar Nature Center, 6 Discovery Hill Road, East Sandwich hosts an exhibit of paintings by Russell W. Gordon, “Eastern Flyway, Birds of New England in Paint.”

Through Nov. 17: An exhibit titled “Cape Cod’s Master Decoy Makers and Bird Carvers” is on display at Green Briar Nature Center, 6 Discovery Hill Road, East Sandwich. More information at 508-888-6870; www.thorntonburgess.org

Photo workshop

Photographic educator Alan Rokach leads a fall photo workshop, “Art in the Digital Age: Digital Nature Photography,” Oct. 18-20 at Truro Center for the Arts at Castle Hill. For information on the event, call 508-349-7511.

Brewster Ladies’ Library

Richard Perry shows an exhibit of intaglio relief works at the Brewster Ladies’ Library, on display during the month of October. Opening reception 4 to 6 p.m. Oct. 20 at the library, 1822 Main St. 508-896-3913.  

Bowersock Gallery

The gallery is at 373 Commercial St., Provincetown. Information at 508-487-4994 or visit www.bowersockgallery.com.

Addison Art Gallery

The Addison Art Gallery, 43 Route 28, Orleans, is open throughout the season and can be reached at 508-255-6200, or visit www.addisonart.com

Fresh Paint Gallery

The Fresh Paint Gallery, 169 Route 6A, Yarmouth Port, is open Thursday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, noon to 4, and features works by award-winning artists. More info at 508-375-9220, or visit www.freshpaintgalleryonline.com.

At Highfield Hall

Through Oct. 31: An exhibit of the award-winning fabric reliefs that Salley Mavor created to illustrate the picture book Pocketful of Posies: A Treasury of Nursery Rhymes.

Through Oct. 31: Cape Cod fiber artists and painters interpret the words to the iconic poem “America the Beautiful” by Falmouth native Katharine Lee Bates, producing a new sense of the anthem’s vision. Through Oct. 31: “Voice of the Tide,” a framework of personal photographs, writings, objects and clothing developed to commemorate Bates’ life as a professor at Wellesley College, a writer, and a world traveler. At Highfield Hall, Depot Avenue in Falmouth. 508-495-1878; www.highfieldhall.org

artSTRAND

The artSTRAND Gallery at 494 Commercial St., Provincetown, is open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. Works on view at www.addisonart.com.

Danton Studio

Through Oct. 25: SRD Gallery presents “Color Without Boundaries,” a retrospective exhibition of color field paintings by colorist Howard Barnes.

• Ongoing: Workshops on writing your life story, and fiction and nonfiction classes on completing manuscripts in progress led by Nicola Burnell. 774-212-2270.

• Kundalini Yoga and Art Workshops for artists and musicians led by Karen Corcoran. 508-280-6265.

Danton Studio is at 708 Route 134, South Dennis. 508-360-4302 or visit www.DantonStudio.com

Tao Water Art Gallery

The gallery has two locations: 1989 Route 6A, West Barnstable (508-375-0428) and 352 Commercial St., Provincetown (508-487-8880). More information at www.taowatergallery.com.

Cape Cod Art Bar

The Cape Cod Art Bar is at 11 North St. in Mashpee Commons. The Art Bar holds ongoing classes for kids throughout the year. For adults, take a painting class with Marcia R. Wise, or a “Words & Action” workshop for performers and writers.

Open Mic Nights hosted by David Jackson feature musicians, poets, performers and audience members, on the first Saturday of the month.

The Art Bar holds ongoing classes and Friday Night Workshops in meditation, painting, drawing, art therapy, yoga and more. 508-477-2788.

Woodruff’s Art Center

Through Nov. 3: “Dare to be Square,” squares of all sizes and kinds, from sculpture to paintings in all media.

Woodruff’s Art Center in Mashpee Commons hosts ongoing events, art exhibits and classes. Hours are Monday through Saturday 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Call 508-477-5767 or visit www.woodruffsartcenter.com.

Lyman-Eyer Gallery

The gallery, at 432 Commercial St., Provincetown, is open daily, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 508-487-3937, or visit www.lymaneyerart.com.

Gallery 31

Gallery 31 is at Main Street Square, Orleans. Fall hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday. 508-247-9469.

Rice Polak Gallery

The Rice Polak Gallery, 430 Commercial St., Provincetown, is open noon to 5 p.m. daily through the summer. More information at 508-487-1052 or www.ricepolakgallery.com.

Millstone Gallery

Sculptures by Benton Jones are featured at the Millstone Gallery, 3090 Main St., Brewster. 508-896-2452.

 
 
 
 
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.

Creative Arts Center

The Creative Arts Center, 154 Crowell Road, Chatham, is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call 508-945-3583 or visit www.capecodcreativearts.org.

Rowley Gallery

The Rowley Gallery at 84 Route 6A, Orleans, is open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday through Sunday. 508-255-3690.

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.”

Roark accepts a limited number of private one-on-one art students, at levels from beginner to advanced.

The gallery is at 766 Main St., Dennis. 508-385-4713.

Art and events at Cultural Center

The Cultural Center of Cape Cod, 307 Old Main St., South Yarmouth, features year-round events, art and literature classes and exhibits for all interests.

Oct. 19: Cape Cod Potters Seconds Sale – the Potters’ major fundraiser to raise money for scholarships and those in need. Imperfections but still beautiful and at reduced prices. 10 a.m. to noon.

Oct. 19: Nationally known singer/songwriter Jeanne Jolly in concert, 8 p.m. Former featured vocalist for Grammy Award winning trumpeter Chris Botti. $25.

Oct. 20: Cape Cod’s a cappella Cranberry Shores Chorus group performs, 3 p.m. $15.

Oct. 21, 28: Take a workshop on Acrylic Transfer and Painting with artist Joe Diggs and explore techniques of transferring images and then painting on the surface. 6-8:30 p.m. $80.

Oct. 26: “Those Were the Days,” a musical journey of great folk and pop songs of the 1960s, performed by William Florian, lead singer of famed 60s group The New Christy Minstrels, 7:30 p.m. $20.

Oct. 27: Pianist Roxana Bajdechi performs 21st century classical music by composer Canary Burton, 3 p.m. $15.

Call 508-394-7100, or visit www.cultural-center.org.
Cape Cod Museum of Art

Oct. 21: Lecture: “Is There Value in Your Old and Rare Books?” by Kenneth Gloss, Brattle Book Shop in Boston, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Free with museum admission.

Through Oct. 20: “Beauty and Bounty: Celebrating the Farms of Cape Cod,” an exhibit of photographs from the book Farms of Cape Cod by Stephanie Foster.

Through Oct. 27: “From Every Angle: The Paintings of John Dowd.”

Through Nov. 3: “Peter Coes’ Studio,” a one-person show. Coes is the recipient of the museum’s 2013 Arthur J. McMurtry Memorial Exhibition.

The museum offers a variety of new fall classes and workshops for children and adults.

The Cape Cod Museum of Art is at 60 Hope Lane off Route 6A in Dennis. 508-385-4477 or visit www.ccmoa.org for more info.

Exhibits, talks and workshops at PAAM

The Provincetown Art Association and Museum, 460 Commercial St., hosts year-round exhibits, talks, events and workshops.

Art workshops: Sign up for one of more than 30 new, affordable art workshops in a variety of mediums. PAAM also offers a Master Class series, which runs throughout the year. Call 508-487-1750 or visit www.paam.org/summer2013.

Museum hours are Thursday through Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. and by appointment. Admission is $5 for non-members. For more information call 508-487-1750 or go to www.paam.org.

CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS
German American Club

Oct. 19: The German American Club of Cape Cod holds an Oktoberfest, featuring live music by the Sandpipers, with social hour at 5:30 p.m., dinner at 6:30 and music and dancing, 6 to 10 p.m. Reserve by calling 508-394-0744.

Barnstable Progressive Club

This social club has been meeting for more than 27 years – new members are welcome! Make friends, listen to a speaker or enjoy entertainment. Meetings are the third Wednesday of most months, at the Barnstable Senior Center, 825 Route 28, Hyannis. 508-648-7006.

Osterville Men’s Club

Meetings are held the first Wednesday of the month at 11:30 a.m. at the Doubletree by Hilton of Cape Cod on Route 28 in Hyannis (no meetings June through August). For information, call 508-790-1299 or visit www.ostervillemensclub.com/

Cape Cod Bonsai Club

The club meets at 7 p.m. the second Monday of each month (except Dec. and Jan.) at the Yarmouth Senior Center, 528 Forest Road, West Yarmouth. For more information about membership, contact Charles Orr at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Cape Cod Dads

Cape Cod Dads can share parenting experiences, plan “daddy downtime” and schedule play dates and group activities in a new social group that’s forming on Cape Cod, the brainchild of Cape resident Doug McHugh, who wants to form a group to connect with other fathers on Cape Cod. You can connect with the group on Facebook at Cape Cod Daddies.

Cape Cod Rowing

Enjoy beautiful Lake Wequaquet in Centerville and learn why rowing is the world’s best sport! The fall youth program has begun, Sept. 11-Nov. 8. Monday-Friday, 3:30 to 6 p.m. Cost is $495 for the season.

 Send child's name, parent's name, e-mail and phone number to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . No prior experience necessary, but you must know how to swim. More info at www.capecod.rowing.org

Bead Society

The Bead Society of Cape Cod meets the third Thursday of each month (except December), with social hour at 6:15 p.m., meeting at 7. Dennis Public Library, 5 Hall St., Dennis Port. More information may be found at ccbeadsociety.blog.spot

PFLAG of Cape Cod

PFLAG supports, educates and advocates on behalf of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people, their family and friends. The group meets on the third Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at First Parish Brewster and the last Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the UU Fellowship of Falmouth.

Barnstable Newcomers

The Barnstable Newcomers Club is open to residents of Barnstable’s seven villages, and meets 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. Call 508-771-9654 or visit www.barnstablenewcomers.com.

Cape Cod Branch, NAACP

Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. at Zion Union Heritage Museum on North Street in Hyannis.

Cape Cod Bird Club

The CC Bird Club meets at 7:30 p.m. on the second Monday of each month, September through May, at the Museum of Natural History, 869 Route 6A, Brewster. www.massbird.org/ccbc

Creative Vets

The War Veterans Creativity Group meets every first Thursday at 6 p.m. in the Hyannis Vets Center, 474 West Main St., Hyannis, and walk-ins are welcome. Group will include poetry, writing, art, photography, video and more – express yourself without judgment, all sessions are private and confidential. 508-778-0124; 508-771-3915.

Barnstable American Legion Post 206

The Barnstable American Legion Post 206 meets at 3 p.m. on the first Tuesday of the month at the Barnstable Senior Center, 825 Falmouth Road, Hyannis. Members and newcomers are always welcome. For information, call adjutant Joe Fallon at 508-760-1937.

Finnish-American Society

The Finnish-American Society of Cape Cod meets the third Saturday of each month (except December), from noon to 2:30 p.m. September through June, at First Lutheran Church, 1663 Main St., Route 6A, West Barnstable. 508-775-4514.

Rotary Club

The Rotary Club of Barnstable-Sunrise meets Mondays at 7 a.m. at the Hyannis Golf Club, Route 132, Hyannis. Visitors welcome!

Irish American Club

The Irish American Club of Cape Cod meets at 1 p.m. every third Sunday from Sept. to May, at the new Irish Village, 822 Route 28, South Yarmouth. 508-775-6987.

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 the month. 508-896-3913.

Kiwanis Hyannis

The Kiwanis Club of Hyannis meets Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at the Dragon Lite Restaurant, 620 Main St., Hyannis. Call Brian D. Morrison, the club’s vice president, at 508-932-4700 or e-mail to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

BARS monthly meeting

The Barnstable Association for Recreational Shellfishing (BARS) meets every first Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the West Barnstable Community Building on Rte. 149. Meetings are open to the public. www.shellfishing.org.

Cape Area Pilots’ Association

Aviation enthusiasts and pilots are invited to the meetings of CAPA, held every first Wednesday 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 at 17 Shad Hole, Road, Dennis Port (at Routes 134 and Route 28).

The Media Center offers computer classes for individuals, organizations and businesses. 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.

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.

Call 508-778-7744 or go to www.CIGSYA.org.
Cape Cod Miniature Society

The Cape Cod Miniature Society holds meetings the third Wednesday of the 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 U.S. Fencing Association. E-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or visit www.capecodfencingclub.org.

Cape Cod Hospital Auxiliary

Cape Cod Hospital Auxiliary Barnstable Branch meets 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 at 6:30 p.m. Call 508-534-6099.

National Railway Historical Society, Cape Cod Chapter

The nonprofit 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 through October on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 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. every first Thursday at Dennis-Yarmouth Regional High School, Station Ave., South Yarmouth. Visit www.ccas.ws/Events.

Paranormal Research Society

The Cape & Islands Paranormal Research Society usually holds an open meeting on the last Friday of the month, 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.

Cape Cod Motorcycle Club

Members of the Cape Cod Motorcycle Club meet at 7:30 p.m. every first and third Tuesday. 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 first Thursday of each month in Hyannis at 6 pm. 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 the month from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Yarmouth Senior Center, 528 Forest Road in South Yarmouth. Dues are $25 and can be paid at the first meeting or mailed to Ed Skoler, 481 Buck Island Road #15E, West Yarmouth, MA, 02673.

FILMS
Letters to Jackie

Oct. 19: The Woods Hole Film Festival and the JFK Hyannis Museum present a special screening of the documentary Letters to Jackie: Remembering President Kennedy, 6 p.m. at Mashpee High School Performing Arts Center, 500 Old Barnstable Road. The film, by Academy Award winner Bill Couturie, is based on the 2010 book by historian Ellen Fitzpatrick, and both filmmaker and author will be present for a Q&A following the film. Tickets $35 for 6 p.m. reception, 7 p.m. screening and preferred seating; $25 reception and screening. Tickets on sale in advance online at www.woodsholefilmfestival.org or at Eight Cousins Bookstore, 189 Main St., Falmouth, and the JFK Museum, 397 Main St., Hyannis.

FOR THE KIDS
4-H opportunities
Several 4-H Clubs are seeking members for the new season:

Beekeepers Club (ages 7-18), meets Saturday, 10 a.m.; Coonamessett 4-H Farm Club (ages 8-14), meets each Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. and the second Saturday of the month at 10 a.m.; Sew Much Fun 4-H Club (ages 12 and up), meets Tuesdays, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. More information on dates and venues call Chris St. Pierre at 508-375-6638.

Programs at Green Briar

NEW KIDS’ PROGRAMS!

• Book Club for readers ages 6 to 12, meets 4 to 5:30 p.m. Oct. 25 and on the last Friday of each month. $2.

• The Bug Club is open to kids ages 6 to 12, and meets from 1 to 3 p.m. Oct. 26 and the last Saturday of each month. Discover the amazing world of insects!

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.

On Saturdays each month, the Children’s Bug Club (ages 6-12) meets 1 to 3 p.m. to search out the amazing world of insects. Information and registration: 508-888-6870.

Ongoing:

• Critter Capers every Friday, 10:30 a.m. (for families with children ages 3 and up). $2.

• Live Animal Storytime, Saturdays. at 10:30 a.m. Enjoy stories and meet animals (for families with kids 3 and up). $2.

• Family Science, 1-2:30 p.m. Saturdays, meet with Nature Center naturalist. $5, $15 per family.

Call 508-888-6870 for information on all upcoming activities.

Cape Cod Children’s Museum

Drop-in science program every Wednesday and Friday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Take a drop-in art program every Tuesday and Thursday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., or join “Movin’ with Ms. Susan,” Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.

All activities are free with museum admission of $7. The Children’s Museum is at 577 Great Neck Road South, Mashpee. More info on specific programs at 508-539-8788, or www.visitcccdp.org

Village library programs

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.

Hyannis: Pre-school Storytime at the Hyannis Public Library, 401 Main St., is held Fridays at 11:15 a.m. Kids 2 1/2 to 5 years old can enjoy stories, crafts and a snack. 508-775-2280.

Cotuit: Drop-in Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, 4 p.m. Wednesdays.

Marstons Mills: • Homeschool Club (gr. K-5), 2 p.m. Mondays. Sign up.

• Drop-in Storytime 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.

Osterville: Storytime, 3:30 p.m. Tuesdays and 10 a.m. Wednesdays. New Baby Group for pre-walking babies and their caregivers, 9:30-10:15 a.m. Thursdays, sponsored by Cape Cod Child Development.

Sturgis: Drop-in Storytime, 10:30 a.m. (ages 2-5) Thursdays.

Cape Cod Child Development activities

Weekly CC Child Development programs in various locales across the Cape include music, gymport, science and movement play groups. For more information, call 508-775-6240, x512.

Art programs for kids in Cotuit

• 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.

Activities at the Ladies’ Library

Toddler Town (kids birth to age 3) meets Thursdays at 10 a.m., with stories, songs, snacks and free play at the Brewster Ladies’ Library, 1822 Main St., and Story Hour for children ages 3 and up, is held each Wednesday at 10:30 a.m., with songs, stories and crafts. 508-896-3913.

Art classes for kids in Mashpee

The Cape Cod Art Bar, 11 North St., 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 in Hyannis

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 storytime is at 10 a.m. at the store at the Cape Cod Mall in Hyannis, with preschool storytime Wednesdays at 10 a.m. On Fridays there is a special storytime for school-age children at 7 p.m. Call 508-862-6310.

Dennis Public Library

The Dennis Public Library in Dennis Port holds pre-school story and craft time Thursdays 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. The clubhouse is open Fridays from 6 to 10 p.m. for teens. Call 508-477-8845 or go to www.BoysGirlsClubCapeCod.org. Membership is $25 annually.

MUSIC
Favorite Standards

Oct. 19: Enjoy a concert of instrumental jazz and favorite standards, played by John Shaw (sax) and Mark Borgmann (piano), and featuring a tribute to the late Lou Colombo, to be held at 6:30 p.m., West Yarmouth Congregational Church, 383 Route 28. Free-will offering benefits the church’s outreach programs.

Autumn concert

Oct. 20: Organist Kristy Kendall Kerins presents “Music for an Autumn Afternoon,” works by Bach, Joplin, Bustehude and Manz, 4:30 p.m. at Federated Church of Hyannis, 320 Main St. 508-775-0298.

Frequency of Funny

Oct. 23: The Shine Spiritual Center and School, 288 Cotuit Road, Sandwich, hosts “Vibrating at the Frequency of Funny,” a concert featuring David Roth and Greg Tamblyn, who provide both witty and serious answers – in song – to life’s questions posed by the audience, 7 p.m. $15. For more information or reservations, visit www.shine333.com

Live from Center Stage

Oct. 25: The Cape Cod Community Media Center presents the Galway, Ireland, musical duo Murray and Falkenau, playing music in the Celtic tradition, 8 p.m. Free event! The Center is at 17 Shad Hole Road, Dennisport. For more information visit www.livefromcenterstage.com

Music at the Mansion

Oct. 27: Performances by Carla Kihlstet & Matthias Bossi (vocals, rhythms, fiddle), 4 p.m. at Highfield Hall, 56 Highfield Drive, Falmouth. $20. 508-495-1878. 

Seeking Surftones

Men are invited to join the Cape Cod Surftones a cappella singing group, in time to rehearse for their holiday concerts. Come to a 7 p.m. rehearsal on Monday at the Unitarian Church of Barnstable, Route 6A, Barnstable Village. No need to sight read, learning tracks are provided.

Music at Sky Watch CANCELED

The Oct. 18 Sky Watch Coffee House contemporary Christian music program at First Congregational Church of Harwich has been CANCELED. 617-680-2141.

Harvest Gallery Wine Bar

Oct. 18: Bruce MacLean w/ Liam Hogg & Ron Siegel (rock, country); Oct. 19: Kami Lyle (jazz, pop, originals); Oct. 20: Todd Nickerson (country, folk, Americana); Oct. 24: Jim Rice (acoustic, folk, blues); Oct. 25: Brother Phil (acoustic blues); Oct. 26: Sarah Swain and the Oh Boys (rock & roll); Oct. 27: Fred Clayton Blues. 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. 766 Main St., Dennis. 508-385-2444, www.harvestgallerywinebar.com

Keyboard Concert

Oct. 27: The Chatham Music Club presents “A Keyboard Concert,” featuring Chatham’s Music Club scholarship winner and other talented Music Club pianists and organists in a concert of baroque, classical and romantic works, 3 p.m., at Chatham Congregational Church on Main St. $15 at the door. Proceeds benefit the Club’s scholarship program.

Sol y Canto

Nov. 2,3: Great Latin music, led by Puerto Rican/Argentine singer Rosi Amador and New Mexican guitarist/composer Brian Amador, performing Amador’s original compositions in diverse Latin rhythms. Nov. 2 (8 p.m.), Nov. 3 (noon) at Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater on the Julie Harris Stage, 2357 Route 6, Wellfleet. $25. 508-349-9428.

Island Merchant

The Island Merchant, 302 Main St., Hyannis, provides no-cover entertainment. 508-771-1337. For a full schedule, go to www.theislandmerchant.com. There’s a Merchant’s Jazz Jam with Bart Weisman on the 3rd Sunday of the month, 4 to 7 p.m.

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.

On The Deck at the Codder, hear Hazy, Hot & Humid every Friday & Saturday through Columbus Day weekend.

No cover. Call 508-771-3000 for specific performers’ dates.

Pain D’Avignon

Sample bar bites at Pain D’Avignon’s Café-Boulangerie, with music by Perry Rossi & En Fuego every Friday from 9 to midnight. Open daily from 7 a.m. Dinner 6-10 p.m. Tues-Thurs. and Sunday; 6-11 p.m. Fri-Sat. Bar open to 1 a.m. Tues-Sun. Directly across from Barnstable Municipal Airport in Hyannis. 508-778-8588, www.paindavignon.com

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.

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.

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. at 586 Main St., Hyannis. Complete entertainment listing at www.fiveeightysixbistro.com or call 508-778-6515.

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.

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. 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. 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 recommended. Dances begin at 8 p.m. $6. 508-420-2188.

STAGE
Cape Cod Community College

This fall’s “Play With Your Food” series of original scripts for staged, workshop readings continues, with readings beginning at 7 p.m. (dinners available for purchase at 6:30 p.m., $5):

Oct. 18: A Leg Up, by Renda Beck Coughlan, Karen McGarr Goershel and Elizabeth Mangan. Admission is by food pantry donations, in the Studio Theatre, Tilden Arts Center.

Academy Playhouse

Academy Playhouse presents Mel Brooks’ new musical Young Frankenstein, through Nov. 17, with performances Thurs/Fri/Sat at 8, Sunday matinees at 2 p.m.

The Playhouse is at 120 Main St., Orleans. 508-255-1963, www.apacape.org

Barnstable Comedy Club

The Barnstable Comedy Club is on Route 6A in the center of Barnstable Village. Its fall schedule revs up in November. Box office: 508-362-6333.

Cape Rep Theatre

Cape Rep Theatre is at 3299 Route 6A, Brewster. Tickets: 508-896-1888, www.caperep.org.

 Chatham Drama Guild

CDG presents William Inge’s classic American comedy-drama Bus Stop, directed by Marianna Page Glidden, Oct. 11-27, with performances Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 2. $18, $10 students.

The Chatham Drama Guild is at 134 Crowell Road. For tickets, call 508-945-0510, or visit www.cdgonline.org

Eventide Arts

Eventide Arts presents The Laramie Project, 10 Years Later, by Moises Kaufman and members of the Tectonic Theater Project, directed by Toby Wilson, through Oct. 27, with performances Thurs. through Sat. at 7:30 p.m., Sundays at 2:30 p.m., on the Gertrude Lawrence Stage, Dennis Union Church, 713 Main St. (Route 6A), Dennis. $20. 508-398-8588, www.EventideArts.org

HJT is at 105 Division St., West Harwich. Info and box office: 508-432-2002.

Harwich Junior Theatre

The popular game is now a musical, as HJT presents Clue: The Musical, Oct. 31 through Nov. 24, with performances Thursday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m., Sunday at 4 p.m. Book by Peter DePietro, directed by Mary Arnault. $25, $15 under 21. Box office: 508-432-2002; www.hjtcapecod.org. HJT is at 105 Division St., West Harwich.

Provincetown Theater

The Provincetown Theater is at 238 Bradford St., Provincetown. 508-487-7487; www.provincetowntheater.org.

Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater

Peregrine Theatre Ensemble presents Noel Coward’s famous comedy Blithe Spirit, directed by William Sturdivant, through Oct. 20, with performances Fri/Sat at 7:30 p.m., Sundays at 2.

WHAT’s Julie Harris Stage is at 2357 Route 6, Wellfleet. Tickets and info: 508-349-9428, www.what.org.

Woods Hole Theater Company

WHTC presents the comedy I Read of My Death in Vogue Magazine, written and directed by Lydia Sargent, through Oct. 26, with performances Thursday through Saturday at 8 p.m. $15. Special matinee Oct. 19 at 3 p.m., $10. Reservations: 508-540-6525.

 
AUDITIONS
 
HALLOWEEN FUN AND FRIGHT

Oct. 18, 19, 25, 26: At Tony Andrews’ Farm: Harvest of Horrors: Enjoy a Haunted Hayride and walk through the Haunted Forest. Gates open 6:30 p.m., last ticket sold 9 p.m. $10. Adults and children over 12. www.harvestofhorrors.com

Saturdays/Sundays in October: Halloween Kids’ Fest, with tractor rides and a kid-friendly walk through the Haunted Forest, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. www.halloweenkidsfest.com Both activities at Tony Andrews Farm, 394 Old Meetinghouse Road, East Falmouth. 508-527-0189

Oct. 18: Cape Cod Children’s Museum hosts its annual Halloween Party, “Hocus Pocus,” a science-based, fun-filled costume party bash, 6 to 8 p.m. Includes an exotic reptile show by Bwana Iguana Reptile Adventure. $8, no passes accepted. For more info, call 508-539-8788 or visit www.capecodchildrensmuseum.org

Oct. 19: The Cape Cod Therapy Dogs entertain with a world of Halloween games – an interactive program for the whole family, free with museum admission, 1 p.m., Cape Cod Museum of Natural History, Route 6A, Brewster. 508-896-3867 or www.ccmnh.org

Oct. 25: The Enchanted Forest, 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Mass Audubon’s Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary, Bone Hill Road, Cummaquid. A walk along a lantern-lit trail to encounter creatures of the night! Wear a costume, enjoy Halloween treats. $12, $8 kids. 508-362-7475.

Oct. 25, 26: It’s “A Ghostly Affair” for the whole family at Heritage Museums and Gardens, 67 Grove St., Sandwich. From 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. each night, there are hay rides, walks in Hidden Hollows, a dance party DJ’d by Ooch, carousel rides and more. Come as your favorite witch, mummy or zombie.

Oct. 26: Barnstable’s October Bash holds forth on Hyannis’ Main Street, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., with parade, all-day kids’ events and live demos on the village green, music on the bandstand, craft shows, a Pumpkin Beer Festival at British Beer Company, and a Masquerade Ball under the stars (8-10 p.m.), all hosted by the Hyannis Chamber of Commerce. www.hyannis.com

Oct. 26: Hyannis’ Main Street is closed to traffic from 8 to 10 a.m. to welcome ghosts, goblins, zombies, witches and headless horsemen to the 9 a.m. costume parade (Ocean to Pearl Sts.)

Oct. 26: Hazy, Hot and Humid plays scarifying music (5 to 9 p.m.) at the Grand Cru Wine Bar & Grill Halloween party, Cape Codder Resort & Spa, 125 Iyannough Road, Hyannis.

Oct. 26: Mosswood Cemetery Halloween Walk, a haunting journey from 10 a.m. to noon, Cotuit, led by local historian Jim Gould

Oct. 26: “Haunted Barn Event” hosted by Operation Military Kids and the CC Cooperative Extension, noon to 4 p.m. at Smithfield Farms, 809 Sandwich Road, East Falmouth. Ride a horse, create a gingerbread house, take a haunted hay ride. Free for all military families. To register, contact Kerry Bickford at 508-375-6695.

Oct. 26: “Halloween Howl” for you and your pets from 1 to 3 p.m. at Howl-a-Day Dog Daycare of Cape Cod, 12 Industrial Park (off Higgins Crowell Road), West Yarmouth. Pet photos, Canine Costume Contest, treats for pets and humans. A benefit for Sampson Fund for Veterinary Care.

Oct. 26: Pumpkinfest at the Sandwich Glass Museum – an outdoor pumpkin patch filled with hand-blown glass pumpkins of all sizes on display and for sale. There’s pumpkin bowling for the kids and a bake sale fundraiser for First Church of Christ. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., rain or shine. 508-888-0251, www.sandwichglassmuseum.org

Oct. 26: Annual Mashpee Halloween Parade for Kids and Dogs, from Mashpee Commons Library to Central Square, 1-5 p.m. www.mashpeecommons.com

Oct. 27: Family Costume Party, 12:30-2 p.m. at Falmouth’s Highfield Hall. Old-fashioned Halloween fun! www.highfieldhall.org

Oct. 27: Green Halloween: Wear a costume and join the fun at Cape Cod Museum of Natural History, Route 6A, Brewster, 3 to 6 p.m. Arts and crafts, games, Honeybee Jamboree, Treat Trail and more. No reservations necessary. For kids 3 to 16. Must be accompanied by adult. 508-896-3867; www.ccmnh.org

Oct. 28: All Hallow’s Festival, 3 to 8 p.m. at Moonflower in Northside Village, Route 6A, West Barnstable. Come in costume and receive a discount on a psychic reading. 508-280-2377.

Oct. 29: Make a jar-o-lantern – a painted and decorated jar with a candle inside and cook up a delicious caramel apple, ages 9 and up, 5 p.m. at Brewster Ladies’ Library.

Oct. 31: Celebrate Halloween at the Ladies’ Library – Come in costume to hear stories and songs with Jackson Gillman, 10 a.m. Then join the annual Halloween parade to the Brewster General Store and to Kinlin Grover for stories, songs and snacks. Brewster Ladies’ Library, 1822 Main St., 508-896-3913.

Oct. 31-Nov. 2: Visit the famous Ghost Town in Provincetown 207 Commercial St., for a spine-tingling time! 508-487-9601, This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Oct. 31-Nov. 3: It’s Halloween at The Crown in Provincetown in “Nightmare on Commercial St.,” with food, drink, music and festivities. 247 Commercial St.

MISCELLANEOUS
BARNSTABLE
Rummage Sale

Oct. 18, 19: Cotuit Federated Church, 40 School St., holds a Rummage Sale from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Half price sale 9 to 11 a.m. on the 19th, and a bag sale from 11 to noon. 508-428-3815.

Craft Fair & Bake Sale

Oct. 19: Selected crafters display their wares at the Osterville Village Library’s craft fair, and delicious baked goods for sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 43 Wianno Ave., 508-428-5757.

Compass of Hope

The 12th annual American Cancer Society Compass of Hope Gala is set for Oct. 19, 6 p.m. to midnight at the Oyster Harbors Club, Osterville. Auctions, dinner and dancing to the sounds of Stage Door Canteen. Special gala honorees are Peter Hopewood, MD, of Falmouth and ACS volunteer Diane Morris of Yarmouth Port. Tickets must be purchased prior to the event. For reservations or more information, please contact Regina Pattison at 802-257-8908

Red Cross Disaster 5K Run/Walk

Oct. 19: On the Hyannis village green, enjoy a morning of exercise, fun costumes and helping the Red Cross’ disaster relief programs. Dress as your favorite superhero and walk or run to contribute to disaster funds for emergencies. Registration 8-9 a.m., race 9:15. $20 registration. Info and registration at RedCross.Org/CapeCodandIslands, 508-775-1540.

• There will be a brief ceremony at 9 a.m. on the village green prior to the race, to honor the local heroes who responded in the wake of the Boston Marathon bombing.

Wine tasting benefit

Oct. 23: The New England Society for Abandoned Animals is hosting a Wine Tasting and Silent Auction event, 6 to 8 p.m. at Alberto’s Ristorante on Main St., Hyannis, featuring wines, hors d’oeuvres and light entrees plus exciting auction items, all to benefit NESAA. $35. Tickets available at Dennis Animal Hospital or visit www.nesaa.org

Homebrew class

Cape Cod Beer, Phinney’s Lane in Hyannis, is offering monthly homebrew classes to get you started learning to brew your own beer, using tips and tricks from seasoned home brewers. First workshops are scheduled for Oct. 23 and Nov. 20. $40 per class. Pre-registration required at 508-790-4200, x 4.

Mushroom Fair

Oct. 27: The Cape Cod Mushroom Club hosts a Mushroom Fair, 11 a.m. to 4 pm. at West Barnstable Community Hall, 2377 Meeting House Way (Route 149 and Lombard Ave.). Learn about common mushrooms on Cape Cod, what they do and how they can be used. Free-will donations appreciated. www.capecodmushroom.org

Bra-Toberfest

Help Barnstable Raise Awareness by donating a bra – and some money – to West Barnstable firefighters. Those bras you see draping the ladders are part of Bra-toberfest, to raise funds for breast cancer research and treatment. At the end of the month there’ll be a grand old-fashioned “burning of the bras.” 508-362-3312, 508-362-3241.

For foodies

Cape Cod Foodie Tours is a walking and eating excursion like none other on Cape Cod! “Hungry in Hyannis” tours give tourists and locals alike insight into the foods, history and culture of Barnstable’s largest village. Tours are Thursday through Saturday beginning on Main Street at noon, lasting for 2-3 hours (1.8 miles). $42. For info and to register, visit http://capecodfoodietours.com/

Barnstable Senior Center

Oct. 21: The Barnstable Senior Center, 825 Falmouth Road, Hyannis, hosts a Driver Safety Course (AARP), noon to 4 p.m.. Recharge your driving skills! To register, call 508-862-4750.

Oct. 22: “Pumpkin Centerpiece: Decorate Your Holiday Table,” led by Jackie Dutra, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. $8.

Oct. 23: Healthy meals, snacks and desserts are demonstrated in “Cooking with Stephanie,” 1:30 to 3 p.m. $5. RSVP, as seating is limited.

Oct. 25: Costume Ball, Hyannis Golf Course, 1298 Iyannough Road, Hyannis, begins 6 p.m. $35, $30 seniors. Dressing in costume is optional. With humor and musical entertainment by local entertainer Smitty. $35, proceeds benefit programs of the Barnstable Council on Aging.

The Senior Center seeks volunteers to pick up donated bread to deliver to the Senior Center each weekday morning between 7-8:30 a.m. For info or to volunteer, call Donna Burns, 508-862-4753.

Get fit or learn something new! The BSC offers ongoing fitness classes, meditation, dance, Tai Chi and yoga, as well as art and culture classes for all ability levels. Call the activity coordinator at 508-862-4761.

The Senior Center is at 825 Falmouth Road, Hyannis. For a list of programs and events, call 508-862-4750. RSVP for all events.

African dance, drum and song

Oct. 20: Beginning African Drumming, 4-5:30 p.m. with Issa Coulibaly, Guyer Barn, 250 South St., Hyannis. $20

Oct. 25: Drumming performance 8 p.m., during the Celebration of Breastfeeding & Women’s Health event, 6-10 p.m. at Cotuit Center for the Arts, 4404 Falmouth Road. $25, www.healthychildren.cc/decentexposure.htm

• Women’s Drum Circle, Wednesdays (5:30 p.m.) at the Guyer Barn. Beginners’ Level. $13 drop-in.

• African Dance in Hyannis, with live drumming: Fridays, 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Federated Church of Hyannis, 320 Main St. $13.

• 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.

Thrift shops

Cape Cod Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Shop, 690 Main St., Hyannis, is open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 to 4. Donations may be dropped off between 10 and 3 on those days.

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 is open for the season. Hours are 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesdays & Fridays, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturdays. 508-775-1846.

Cape Abilities Consignment & Thrift Shop is at 3239 Main St., Barnstable Village, next to the fire station. Open year round, the hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday; winter hours, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday through Saturday. 508-775-1846.

Farmers markets and farm stands

Cape Cod Organic Farm stand, Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Route 6A in Barnstable.

“Mid-Cape” Farmers Market, Wednesdays 2 to 6 p.m. through Oct. 23, First Baptist Church, 486 Main St. Hyannis.

CAPEWIDE
Cape CARES

Oct. 19: The volunteer organization Cape CARES, Central American Relief Efforts, invites volunteers, donors and friends to the Cape CARES fundraiser and 25th anniversary celebration, 6 to 11 p.m. at Sea Crest Beach Hotel, North Falmouth. For more information, call 508-631-4848.

Green Briar fundraiser

Oct. 19: The Thornton W. Burgess Society holds its annual “Evening for Green Briar” fundraiser, 5:30-8:30 p.m. at Sandwich Town Hall, with cocktail hour, silent and live auctions, dinner, music by the Cape All Star Jazz Band and dancing. $75. Tickets: 508-888-6870

Pet CPR

Oct. 22: Learn the basics of pet CPR and first aid, 6-7:30 p.m. at the Dennis Police Station, sponsored by the Dennis Animal Control Dept. and Klassy Kanine, Inc., 90 Bob Crowell Road, off Route 134, South Dennis. 508-694-7850.

Open University of Wellfleet

Fall semester begins on Oct. 21, with registration now open online or by phone. Class schedules, courses and registration all available at 508-349-1800; or visit http://wellfleetpreservationhall.org

The culinary arts

Take a culinary class at Falmouth’s Highfield Hall, 56 Highfield Drive: • Oct. 23 or 30: Make a Sweet Pie in several delicious guises. $39; Two-class series - $39. Both classes 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call 508-495-1878, www.highfieldhall.org

Military Awards dinner

Oct. 24: The 2013 Outstanding Military Members of the Year Awards dinner will be held at 6 p.m. at the Coonamessett Inn, Falmouth. The event honors members of the U.S. Armed Forces stationed at Joint Base Cape Cod and the U.S. Coast Guard Station, Woods Hole. All are welcome. $25, tickets online at www.ocaonline.com or at 508-392-9264.

Scholarship fund silent auction

Oct 26: Wellfleet Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Silent Auction takes place at the Wellfleet Senior Center. Doors open 5:30, winners of auction items announced 6:30 p.m. Further information at 508-349-9016.

African Dance and drum

• African Dance in Woods Hole – with live drumming, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursdays, at MBL Club on Water Street. $13.

• And in Wellfleet, with live drumming, Thursdays, 6:30-7:45 p.m., Wellfleet Preservation Hall, 335 Main St. $15.

At Wampanoag Museum

Through Nov. 1: “New England Indian Whaling Histories,” a special exhibit highlighting Mashpee Wampanoag whalemen in the 19th century.

The Mashpee Wampanoag Indian Museum is at 414 Main St. (Route 130), Mashpee. Open Monday and Thursday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 508-477-9339; www.mashpeewampanoagtribe.com/museum

Yarmouth Senior Center

Oct. 25: Improve your driving skills, for drivers 50 and older, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. $14.

Medicare Open Enrollment, Through Dec. 7: Meet with a SHINE representative to discuss the plans that are available. 508-394-7606.

• The Center’s Book Club meets on the second Thursday of each month. For more information call Judy Keith at 508-827-4150. All welcome.

The Center is at 528 Forest Road, West Yarmouth. Call for info or to register for programs: 508-394-7606.

Bourne Senior Center

Oct. 19: Psychic Fair, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with mediums, psychics, readers, healers, tarot readers and more. $2 entry fee, most readings are $20 for 15 minutes.

Oct. 22: Atty. Michael Laveneer gives a presentation on “Protecting Your Assets from the Cost of Long Term Nursing Home Care,” 1:30 p.m.

Oct. 24: Never Stop Learning Series: Historian Gerald Ciarcia speaks on “Women Who Made a Difference” and changed American history, 1:30 p.m.

Oct. 25: Writers’ Working Group: 1:30 to 3 p.m., an ongoing discussion group – have your work reviewed by others and share your experience and ideas. All levels welcome.

The Center is at 239 Main St., Buzzards Bay. Info at 508-759-0653.

Thrift shops are open

The Unitarian Universalist “Bearly Used” Thrift Shop in Chatham is closed for the winter season.

• 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, Yarmouth Port, is open through Nov. 15. 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.

Farmers markets and farm stands

Mashpee Commons Farmers Market, Saturdays 1:30 to 6 p.m., through October, North Street, Mashpee Commons.

Chatham Farmers Market, Tuesdays 3 to 6 p.m. to Oct. 21 at Ocean State Job Lot, 1652 Main St.

Provincetown Farmers Market, Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., to Oct. 23. Municipal Lot off Ryder St. next to Town Hall.

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/.

Animal Rescue open Sundays

The Brewster branch of the Animal Rescue League of Boston is open from 1-4 p.m. on Sundays for adoptions only, in addition to its regular weekly hours, Tuesday through Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday 1-4 p.m. at 3981 Main St. (Route 6A), Brewster. 508-255-1030. www.arlboston.org.

MUSEUMS
BARNSTABLE
Barnstable Historical Society

The Barnstable Historical Society is at 3087 Main St., Barnstable, 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.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday; Admission includes entry to JFK Museum. $8; $4 over age 65; $3 children 10-17; free under age 10. 508-790-3077, or visit www.capecodbaseball.org.

Cape Cod Maritime Museum

Through Dec. 15: “Risky Business” - The museum presents an exciting look at prohibition-era shootouts and high speed chases on the open seas in “Risky Business,” a new exhibit about rum-running on Cape Cod, and the ongoing battle to keep the U.S. either “wet” or “dry.”

• Sign up for Bevin’s Skiff Boatbuilding Class, Wednesdays 6 to 8 p.m. and Saturdays 9 to 11 a.m., starting Oct. 19. Register at 508-775-1723.

• 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 Cape Cod Maritime Museum is at 135 South St., Hyannis. 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., closing for the winter season on Dec. 16. Admission is $5 for adults, $4 seniors and students, free for children under 7. www.capecodmaritimemuseum.org or call 508-775-1723.

Centerville Historical Museum

Ongoing exhibits include “Cape Cod and the Civil War” and “Monitor and Merrimack: An Eyewitness Account,” through mid-December.

Hours are noon to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. The museum is at 513 Main St. 508-775-0331, www.centervillehistoricalmuseum.org.

Classic sports cars make you see red

Toad Hall at Simmons Homestead Inn, 288 Scudder Ave., Hyannis Port, 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 through Nov. 1. Hours are Tuesdays through Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. $5, free to children under 10 and Active Duty Coast Guard members. 508-362-8521. Visit www.cgheritage.org or write to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it for info on special programs and volunteer opportunities.

Historical Society of Santuit and Cotuit Museum

The Dottridge Homestead and Museum is at 1148 Main St., Cotuit, is closed for the season.

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 hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday - Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday and holidays. Admission includes entry to Cape Cod Baseball League Hall of Fame. $8; $4 over age 65; $3 ages 10-17; free under age 10. 508-790-3077.

Osterville Historical Museum

The Osterville Historical Museum, 155 West Bay Road, is closed for the season. More info: 508-428-5861; www.OstervilleMuseum.org

West Barnstable RR Station

The West Barnstable Railroad Station on Route 149 is open for the season on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visitors can see 100 years of history in the station’s collection of railway memorabilia. Cape Cod Central RR excursion trips depart at 11:55 a.m. and 2:55 p.m.

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.

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, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Admission is free.

Call 508-759-8167 or visit www.bournehistoricalsoc.org.
Brewster Historical Society

The Brewster Historical Society is at 3171 Main St., Brewster. 508-896-9521, www.brewsterhistoricalsociety.org/events.html

Brooks Academy Museum

Museum research library and photo archive open by appointment year-round. Office Hours – Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, year-round.

 The museum at 80 Parallel St., Harwich.

508-432-8089, www.harwichhistoricalsociety.org.

Cape Cod Museum of Natural History

The museum, 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. Go to www.ccmnh.org or call 508-896-3867.

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.

“Wood, Wind and Water: The Genius of F. Spaulding Dunbar,” a special exhibit about the history of yachting in Chatham, is on view at the Atwood House Museum, home of the Chatham Historical Society, 347 Stage Harbor Road. www.chathamhistoricalsociety.org.

Chatham Marconi Maritime Center

The Center is closed for the season. The museum is at 847 Orleans Road (Route 28), North Chatham.

Edward Gorey House

The Edward Gorey House, 8 Strawberry Lane, Yarmouth Port, features “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, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays, noon to 4 p.m. 508-362-3909 or visit www.edwardgoreyhouse.org.

Falmouth Historical Society & Museums on the Green

The Museums on the Green, 55-65 Palmer Ave., Falmouth, feature the 1730 Conant House, which holds exhibits on Falmouth’s maritime and whaling past and on Falmouth-born Katharine Lee Bates, writer of “America the Beautiful.” Ongoing exhibits: “Curiosities of Falmouth” and “Presidential Politics and Women’s Suffrage.”

The 1790 Dr. Francis Wicks House showcases a Federal-period home with guided tours available.

The museum offers a variety of programs for kids of all ages. For a complete list, visit the website. The Museums are open Tues.-Fri., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sat. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. $5, free to under 12. 508-548-4857, www.falmouthhistoricalsociety.org.

Heritage Museums & Gardens

• Dream cars to make your mouth water, spanning more than half a century, are on display all summer at Heritage Museums and Gardens in Sandwich through Oct. 27 in the exhibit, “Driving Our Dreams: Imagination in Motion,” bringing together these concept cars from collections across the country.

Heritage Museums & Gardens is at 67 Grove St., Sandwich, and offers programs and events year round. $15, $12 seniors, $7 ages 4-12. For a complete schedule of offerings call 508-888-3300 x 149 or visit www.heritagemuseums.org.

Historical Society of Old Yarmouth

The Captain Bangs Hallet House Museum, 11 Strawberry Lane, off Rte. 6A, Yarmouth Port, is closed for the season. It will be open for a special exhibit of Christmas themed miniature rooms and houses by Carolyn Ray, for the Yarmouth Port Christmas Stroll, Dec. 8, 1-4 p.m. Visit www.hsoy.org.

Mashpee Wampanoag Indian Museum

The history and culture of the Wampanoag from the Stone Age to the present is detailed in a range of exhibits. The museum is the only one in existence devoted exclusively to Wampanoag history.

The collection displays ancient artifacts and other Native American heirlooms forming a chronological commentary on life among the Wampanoag for thousands of years, including tools, baskets, hunting and fishing implements, weapons and domestic utensils. The focal point is a large diorama depicting a scene from an early Wampanoag settlement.

Through Nov. 1: “New England Indian Whaling Histories,” a special exhibit highlighting Mashpee Wampanoag whalemen in the 19th century.

The museum is at 414 Main St. (Route 130), Mashpee. Open Monday and Thursday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 508-477-9339 (museum); 508-477-6160 (Tribal Historic Preservation office); www.mashpeewampanoagtribe.com/museum

Sandwich Glass Museum

Through Nov. 3: The Sandwich Glass Museum presents “Transitional Glass: The Art of Debbie Tarsitano,” an exhibit by one of the pioneers of the art glass movement, including examples of how this fascinating technique has evolved.

The Sandwich Glass Museum is at 129 Main St. and is open 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday in February and March. In season hours are 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, April through December. $6, $1.25 children. 508-888-0251 or visit www.sandwichglassmuseum.org.

Truro Historical Society

The Society’s museum at 13 Truro Center Road, North Truro, is closed for the season.

 
NATURE
Wing Island archaeology

Oct. 26: Take a guided walk on Wing Island, where archaeologists will explain the new discoveries of the Wing Island Project. 11:30 a.m. Meet at Cape Cod Museum of Natural History, Route 6A, Brewster. $5. 508-896-3867.

Mass Audubon Sanctuaries
At the following Cape locations:

• Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary, 345 Bone Hill Road, Barnstable, has a host of ongoing programs.

At Long Pasture - Explore 110 acres, including tidal flats, pastures with goats and cows, butterfly meadows and a spectacular Barnstable Harbor view. Kayak trips, marine cruises, wildlife hikes. Trails open dawn to dusk. More info: 508-362-7475; www.massaudubon.org.

Ashumet Holly Wildlife Sanctuary, Ashumet Road, Falmouth. 508-362-7475.

Skunknett River Sanctuary, Bumps River Road, Osterville, holds a variety of ongoing walks and programs. 508-362-7475

Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary is 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.

Thornton W. Burgess Society

The Thornton W. Burgess Society’s Green Briar Nature Center is at 6 Discovery Hill Road, East Sandwich. A variety of events for children and adults is featured year round at its Green Briar Nature Center.

Current exhibits:

• Through Nov. 10: “Garden Inspirations: Works by Pen Women of Cape Cod,” an exhibit of paintings and poetry

• Through Nov. 17: “Cape Cod’s Master Decoy Makers and Bird Carvers” exhibit, also with a collection of 14 oil paintings.

Ongoing:

Monday morning birding at 9 a.m. to noon with naturalist Gretchen Moran. Meet at Green Briar and travel to birding hotspots on the Cape by van, returning by noon. $13.

Jam Kitchen: Make cranberry apricot ginger jam (9:30 to 11:30 a.m.) Oct. 23 or 26 in the famous Jam Kitchen.

Center 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
Tipping Points

Oct. 24: The Woods Hole Research Center holds the final lecture of its Environmental Tipping Points series when WHRC senior scientist Michael T. Coe presents “Food for Thought: Balancing Agriculture, Forests and Climate,” 5:30 pm in Harbourton Auditorium, 149 Woods Hole Road, Falmouth. No charge, and the public is invited, but reservations are highly recommended. Call 508-444-1517 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Tree of Life Conference

Oct. 27: The 7th Annual Cape Cod Tree of Life Conference is hosted by St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 310 Route 137, Harwich, 1 to 6 p.m. This year’s focus is “Resisting Injustice, Pursuing Peace,” and the speakers, both Israeli and Palestinian, will speak on working non-violently toward a solution to the conflict. $20, under 21 free with valid ID. Includes musical performances and light supper. For information and to register: call Elaine Brouillard, 508-862-2452 or visit www.tolef.org

At Sturgis Library

Oct. 29: Ian Ives, director of Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary, discusses “Shorebirds of Barnstable Harbor,’ 6:30 p.m. A glimpse into their lives and conservation. Sturgis Library is at 3090 Main St., Barnstable Village. 508-362-6636.

Putting It on the Table

Nov. 2: Robert Cox talks about the history of Massachusetts cranberry bogs in “Putting It on the Table Takes a Bite Out of Cranberries,” 1 p.m. at Green Briar Nature Center, 6 Discovery Hill Road, East Sandwich. $5. RSVP: www.thorntonburgess.org or call 508-888-6870.

WALKS
Wednesday walks with Connie Boyce

Oct. 23: Bells Neck Conservation area. Lv. 9:30 a.m.

Oct. 30: Bass Hole Beach to Ancient Cemetery, Yarmouthport. Lv. 9:30 a.m.

Seasonal walks with Connie Boyce are hosted by the Cape Cod Museum of Natural History, Route 6A, Brewster. Approx. length: 3-4 miles. $6. Walks leave from museum parking lot. Heavy rain cancels. Information soon on next series of walks.

Nature at Highfield Hall

• Estate walks are held the first Sunday of each month at 1 p.m. Participants can join a docent for a ramble around the estate. $5.

Highfield Hall is at 56 Highfield Drive, Falmouth. 508-495-1878.

Barnstable Land Trust
BLT hosts an ongoing roster of seasonal walks and talks.

The Barnstable Land Trust is a nonprofit, 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 complete schedule, information and directions on all walks and events.

Barnstable Village tours

Join Derek Bartlett for 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 508-771-2725.

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 nonmembers.

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 nonmembers.

Call Green Briar at 508-888-6870.
VOLUNTEERS
Horizons for Homeless Children

Horizons is seeking volunteers to spend time with children living in domestic violence situations and family homeless shelters in Barnstable County, two hours a week. Six-month commitment. Next training session is 6-8:30 p.m. Oct. 16 and 17 in Bourne (both nights required). Call 508-510-3250 for information, or visit This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Change the life of a child

Hyannis Supporting Our Youth Inc. is seeking new volunteers for the HyWest Elementary School Mentor Program. Mentors are assigned a kindergarten student for the school year, with a commitment of our hour per week assigned around school hours. To learn more, call Susan at 508-258-9111 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Looking for good listeners

Cape Samaritans is looking for volunteers to help staff the Samaritan crisis hotline for callers who are lonely, depressed or isolated. No professional experience is required. 508-548-7999; www.capesamaritans.org

Seeking elder advocates

Elder Services of Cape Cod is seeking volunteers for Long Term Care Ombudsman training on Nov. 18-20, to receive training in how to advocate for people in nursing and rest homes. Please call Cheryl Gayle at 508-394-4630, x 530.

Three R’s tutoring

Senior Service Corps of Elder Services seeks volunteers ages 55 and older to its Three R’s Tutoring Program in reading, math and science, as well as intergenerational book clubs in D-Y and Barnstable schools. Training and mileage reimbursable. Call Ann Gallagher at 508-394-4630 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Cape Volunteer Opportunities

Cape Cod Volunteers has opened a Volunteer Opportunity Center in the Mashpee Public Library at 64 Steeple St. The center will be open Tuesdays from 1 to 3:30 p.m. for consultation on volunteer opportunities. www.capecodvolunteers.org

Audible Local Ledger

ALL provides a free radio reading service to individuals who are blind, visually impaired or print disabled. Volunteers are needed! You can lend your voice by calling Sherry Bergeron, executive director of ALL, for more information. 508-539-2030.

Life Choice Hospice

Life Choice in Brewster seeks volunteers to assist with end-of-life care, including, visits, reading and conversing, playing music, as well as giving emotional support and comfort, at nursing facilities and area homes. More information at 508-896-5211,

Housing Action needs volunteers

Housing Assistance Corp.’s family shelters in Hyannis, Falmouth and Bourne are seeking volunteers, especially for drivers who can commit one day a week. Volunteers also needed to assist with child care. More information at 508-771-5400, x 279.

Cape Wildlife Center

Cape Wildlife Center on Route 6A in Barnstable seeks volunteers to care for the more than 1,200 wild animals that receive help at the Center each year. 18 years or older. Call 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 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

NESAA 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. Vet tech volunteers to administer medications and manage schedules are needed. Call 508-771-7800 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

CC Volunteer Opportunity Center

Free consultations are available on volunteer opportunities on Cape Cod by appointment or by walk-in at Cape Cod Volunteers Opportunity Center. Hours are 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursdays at the office in the Harwich Community Center, 100 Oak St. Call 508-362-0242 or visit www.capecodvolunteers.org.

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.

Road to Recovery from cancer

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.

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 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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