Cape Cod & Islands Press Releases

South Yarmouth—To celebrate an unconventional St. Patrick’s Day and the release of her new album, Celtic Pilgrimage, Tipperary-born harpist/singer Aine Minogue will perform at the Cultural Center of Cape Cod with Kevin O’Hara, author of Last of the Donkey Pilgrims, on March 16th at 7pm. Tickets are $15, $12 for members.

"This is not your father’s Saint Patrick’s Day,” Áine says of her upcoming performance at the Cultural Center. Executive Director Robert Nash agrees. “Anyone who has heard Áine perform is changed by the experience,” he says. “She’s unique, and I can promise you that her appearance here on March 16th with Kevin O’Hara will be unforgettable.”

Áine is a renowned harpist, poet, singer, and storyteller whose latest album, Celtic Pilgrimage, (Sounds True, 2008) looks at sacred sites and pilgrimages throughout Ireland and the Celtic World. According to the L.A. Times, Áine “proves beyond reasonable doubt why the harp is indeed the instrument of angels.”

Called “a breath of fresh Eire” by Entertainment Weekly, Áine captivates her audiences with her voice, her harp, and her wit. The Boston Globe writes that “….this Irish harpist combines a hypnotic Celtic spirituality and contemporary sophistication in her playing and delicately lovely singing,” and Billboard Magazine says, “she has a fragile, lilting voice that wraps around the mostly Gaelic lyrics like a gently windblown satin sheet.”

Áine’s previous recordings include The Mysts of Time (NS) Between the Worlds (BMG), Circle of the Sun (BMG) Celtic Meditation Music (Sounds True), Celtic Lamentations (2005 Celtic album of the Year; One of the Boston Globe’s 10 albums of 2006). Numerous tracks of her music appear on compilations for such labels as BMG, Virgin, Rounder, and Putumayo in varying styles including Celtic, world, folk and new age. She has completed extensive soundtrack work for TV including Fox, PBS, NBC, CBS, ABC, MTV and Cable.

Appearing with her will be Massachusetts native Kevin O’Hara whose book is the heartwarming story of a man who leaves America after a stint in Vietnam and undertakes a hero's journey to find himself amid the rugged coastlines of Ireland, traveling the length of the land in the old way—man and donkey—drinking in the sights and sounds of the country. Twenty-five years later, the book that recalls his travels with Missie, "Last of the Donkey Pilgrims," which the Library Journal calls “one of the finest books about contemporary Ireland ever written,” is nosing toward the silver screen. “This deeply touching odyssey of two pilgrims—one a courageous man and the other a courageous donkey—touched me as few books have,” says best-selling author Morgan llywelyn. “I laughed and cried and agonized with the pair every step of their incredible journey. I recommend this book to anyone and everyone.”

This celebration for St. Patrick’s Day will provide a unique evening of storytelling, music, stunning photographs, and song. A look at the Celtic lands through the eyes of an author and musician who have “walked” it.

For more information, contact the Cultural Center of Cape Cod, 307 Old Main St., South Yarmouth. 508-394-7100 or visit www.cultural-center.org; www.minogue.com or www.kevinohara.com

Andrew Newman, a graphic designer in Marstons Mills has launched an adjunct site for his unique artwork. It is available in the form of notecards, greeting cards, and digital archival prints. The "cod" series currently featuring "The Valentine Cod" also includes "The Christmas Cod" and "The Cape Cod". In the works are many more "cods."

On Saturday, December 8th and Sunday, December 9th, Coastal Dance Company will present Atlantic Coast Academy of Dance's 22nd Annual performance of the “Nutcracker Gala” at the Barnstable High School Performing Arts Center. Be a part of the magic as you witness the Nutcracker Prince’s triumphant battle with the Mouse King. Experience the beauty of darting Snowflakes, Arabian and Spanish dancers and the Sugar Plum Fairy. Delight in the sight of Mother Ginger, and feel inspired as you watch Clara’s dreams come true. Rave reviews from newspapers have quoted “The Nutcracker Gala is equal in standards with larger metropolitan companies… Cape Cod families no longer need to travel off Cape to see a professional Nutcracker.”

Cape Cod’s very own “Nutcracker Gala” provides an excellent opportunity for young and old alike to experience the world of ballet and live theatre right here on Cape Cod. This year’s performances of the “Nutcracker Gala” will be held at the Barnstable High School Performing Arts Center on Saturday, December 8th at 4:00PM and Sunday, December 9th at 2:00PM. A cast of 14 professional dancers from the Coastal Dance Company will perform under the artistic direction of Ms. Tanya Vincent. Also performing are the children from the Atlantic Coast Academy of Dance school and our satellite program at the Cape Cod YMCA bringing a total cast of 100 dancers to the stage. Tickets are reserved seats and range from $15.00 to $25.00. For tickets and directions, call our ticket office at 508-362-3115 or access us online at www.nutcrackergala.org.

Don’t miss your chance to share in this heartwarming holiday tradition.

Fourth Annual Cranberry Harvest Celebration sponsored by the Cape Cod Cranberry Growers' Association and the A.D. Makepeace Company. Cranberry bog tours, helicopter rides, pony rides, cooking demonstrations, juried crafters and artisans, musical performances, games for children and much more.

Admission fee will be $2 for those 12 and older, parking will be free. Many events and activities are free, additional fees for some activities apply.

Saturday, October 6, and Sunday, October 7, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine at A.D. Makepeace Company Campus at Tihonet Village, 158 Tihonet Road in Wareham, MA.

Do You Have a Unique Product or Service?
Vendors Needed

“Shop ‘Til You Drop” Holiday Shopping Event
HOLIDAY INN, Jones Road, Falmouth
Sunday November 4, 2007 ~ 1:00 to 4:00 PM
Hosted By: NORTH FALMOUTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PTO

Whoever said “variety is the spice of life” was a genius because that is what we are looking for! Vendors are needed for The North Falmouth Elementary School’s 3rd annual, “Shop ‘Til You Drop” holiday shopping event being held at the Holiday Inn, Falmouth on November 4th from 1-4pm. Free appetizers, holiday mood music and a supportive, involved PTO ready to promote and advertise the event and YOUR product or service.

The event is open to the public, as well as over 300 school families and their friends. If interested, please contact Caroline Gagan at c.gagan@comcast.net for more information. We have limited space, so please contact us soon to secure your space!

(W. Barnstable, MA – July 1, 2007) -- Four young fencers from the Cape Cod Fencing Club are headed to Miami this week to compete in the United States Fencing Association’s Summer Nationals. Anthony Worthington 15, and Abigael Brady, 15, Victoria Brady, 13, of Falmouth and Maureen Woodward, 14, of Middleboro have battled their way through the qualification process to make it to the Nationals, gathering gold medals as they went. Tony will fence foil in the 16 and under category and also in the 19 and under category as well as the Division II men’s foil. Abby will fence foil in the women’s 16 and under age category. Maureen will also fence in that group as well as the Youth 14 event. She will also fence epee in the youth 14 matches. The three girls will fence in the women’s Under 19 Team Foil Event.

The New England Division of the USFA is sending over 400 fencers of all age groups from 24 Massachusetts and Rhode Island area clubs to the week-long event. There they will compete against more than 4000 other contestants representing clubs from almost every State in the Union .

The four contestants have been coached by Edward Ballinger, a former member of the US Olympic fencing team and United States Foil Champion, Mikhail Kulker, a former Soviet Youth Epee Champion and current New England Veterans Epee Champion.

Information about the club can found at www.capecodfencingclub.org

CCFC

(W. Barnstable, MA – June 14, 2007) -- Registration is underway for the annual Cape Cod Community College Open Tennis Tournament scheduled July 11 to 15 on the campus courts in West Barnstable.

Singles and doubles competition are available in all junior and adult age divisions from under 10 to 70 plus. Singles matches will be played July 11 to July 15 and doubles matches are played July 18 to July 22. The draw closes for singles entries on July 6 and for doubles entries on July 13.

Registration forms are available at area health and tennis clubs on Cape Cod including Presenting Sponsor Willy’s Gym, by calling the CCCC Educational Foundation office at 508-375-4015, or can be downloaded on-line at www.capecod.edu or www.ccccfoundation.org/opentennistournament.asp.

The Tournament Director is Barnstable High School boys tennis coach Dick Norman. Prizes are awarded to champions and finalists. All players receive a T-shirt and an invitation to a reception on Friday, July 20. Competition is single elimination.

Singles entry fees are $30 for adults and $20 for juniors. Doubles entry fees are $48 per adult team, $28 per junior team.

Proceeds benefit the CCCC Educational Foundation’s efforts to support student scholarships, new resources in the Wilkens Library, and faculty grants for program development and pilot projects.

The Cape Cod Community College Educational Foundation is a private non-profit organization whose mission is to promote the academic excellence, growth, progress, and general welfare of Cape Cod Community College by raising funds and providing support to strengthen and develop the College and its objectives.

Dick Norman, Tournament Director, 508-775-6946

Cape Playhouse
820 Rte 6A, Dennis Village

Tickets: $25 - $45
Call 508-385-3911, Toll-free 877-385-3911
Or visit the web: www.capeplayhouse.com

2 Pianos, 4 Hands
June 18 – June 30
Mon – Sat. 8 PM
Matinees: Wed. June 20, 2:00 pm
Sat. June 23, 4:00 pm
Wed. June 27, 2:00 pm
Thursday June 28, 2:00 pm

Funny, touching and illuminating. Follow the fifteen-year path of two very talented pianists amidst the pressures of pushy parents, eccentric teachers, hours of repetitive practice, stage fright, the agony of competitions and their dreams of greatness - with music ranging from classical to pop, Bach to Jerry Lee Lewis.

Wyomissing Hills, Pa.--To help meet the growing demand of older New Englanders who want to remain in their own homes and stay as self-sufficient as possible, Seniors Helping Seniors In-Home Services® (SHS) has established a new franchise location to serve Cape Cod, Barnstable County, Massachusetts.

The franchise is owned and operated by Janice Matheson, Yarmouth Port, Mass., who has more than 27 years of healthcare experience covering a broad spectrum, including sales, marketing and management. Matheson has extensive experience in working with seniors.

Seniors Helping Seniors is a national caregiver organization that matches seniors who need in-home care services with seniors who provide them.

“We are extremely pleased that Janice has joined the Seniors Helping Seniors organization,” said Philip Yocom, who manages the franchise system. “Her experience and knowledge of healthcare and the needs of our older Americans makes her especially well qualified to implement and manage one of our franchises. There is a definite need for our brand of loving, giving, caring and compassionate service on Cape Cod.”

Said Matheson, “I have had extensive experience working with the older population in my career and I understand the importance of helping seniors to maintain their independence. I also know how important it is for caregivers to have options like Seniors Helping Seniors.

“I have not only cared for seniors bedside, but also have worked in physician’s offices, been involved in Alzheimer’s research, worked in an assisted living community and served as an indepdent nurse assessor doing evaluations for long-term care insurance,” she added.

Matheson said her goal for the Barnstable County Seniors Helping Seniors franchise is to make it an attractive option for the employment and care of older adults on Cape Cod.

“Most importantly, while there are many agencies offering similar services, our niche is unique because we specifically target older adults to interact with other older adults. There is a certain level of familiarity when there is peer-to-peer interaction,” she stressed. “There’s a great comfort for those who receive our services and those who provide them. And it’s a great job opportunity for active older adults.”

Philip Yocom, and his wife, Kiran Yocom, co-founded Seniors Helping Seniors In-Home Services® (SHS), which began as a non-profit organization serving Reading and Berks County, Pennsylvania.

That first non-profit organization today encompasses more than 250 senior providers helping more than 600 senior receivers. In 2005, Seniors Helping Seniors provided 11, 000 hours of service, nearly double that of 2004.

Philip Yocom said, “What began as a heartfelt mission to fill a need that was not being served by our local community is now being recognized as a prime business opportunity being fueled by the fastest growing demographic in our society.”

He added, “We want the existing Seniors Helping Seniors organization and any future franchises to be the first place that seniors in need of non-medical services and those seeking extra income call.”

“We will support Janice and all of our master licensees and franchisees with all of the expertise we have gained in running Seniors Helping Seniors. We’ll also provide marketing, sales, management, and technology support.”

He added, “We believe we have found a practical, cost-effective way to help seniors remain independent and to continue contributing. As we grow nationwide, we remain committed to providing our brand of loving, giving, caring, compassionate service,” he added.

For more information call Janice Matheson at Seniors Helping Seniors at 508-362-2799 or contact her by e-mail at seniorshelpingseniors@comcast.net. For more information on Seniors Helping Seniors franchise partners, contact Philip Yocom at philip@seniorshelpingseniors.com.

Join the class with Ashly Costa professional dancer and instructor as she teaches 4 master dance classes. Ashly will be teaching two Jazz classes (beginning and intermediate/advanced) and two age level Ballroom classes.

Atlantic Coast Academy of Dance will be hosting these classes at their state of the art facility on Friday, April 27th between 4:00 and 8:00 PM. Classes will be open to anyone ages 6 and up. No experience is necessary for the ballroom classes. Class size is limited! Please call to register in advance and guarantee your spot in these master classes! 508-362-3111

The Notables will sing "Songs You Love" on Saturday, April 14th at 3pm at the Federated Church of Orleans on 162 Main Street, East Orleans.

For more information, call 508-255-3050.

The 2007 Cape Cod Edition of Fodor’s Guidebook has been released! Long recognized as one of the most respected sources of travel information, Fodor’s has awarded the Fort Hill Bed and Breakfast in Eastham their prestigious “Editor’s Choice” award. “The location is perfect.” Perched on a knoll overlooking Nauset Marsh and the Atlantic Ocean, the Fort Hill Bed and Breakfast “..is steps away from quiet, secluded trails that wind through cedar forests, fields crisscrossed with old stone fences, and a red maple swamp.”

"Gordon and Jean Avery run this enchanting bed-and-breakfast..." Contact them for more information about the Fort Hill Bed and Breakfast at 508-240-2870 or visit www.forthillbedandbreakfast.com

ORLEANS, MA (PRWeb) March 7, 2007 -- Oprah Winfrey, Ellen Degeneres, Larry King and may more have all been inspired by The Secret, a feature length film directed by Drew Heriot. Now WELSTAR is bringing The Secret to Cape Cod March 18, 2007.

The Secret shares with audiences the Law of Attraction and how individuals such as Plato, Leonardo, Galileo, Napoleon, Hugo, Beethoven, Lincoln, Edison, Einstein and many more have applied this powerful knowledge to acquire everything from health to wealth, and success. The film shares how fragments of The Secret have been found in the oral traditions, in literature, in religions and philosophies throughout time.

"The film is a beautiful reminder of what we all need to practice every second. It is easy to slide back into negative thoughts and words with all the negative media and general social attitudes. The Secret is a great way to motivate positive behaviors and thoughts," states Welstar owner, Mahara Ashilie.

Simply stated, the Law of Attraction states that we create our won reality. We attract those things in our life (money, relationships, employment) that we focus on. The film however, goes beyond sharing tips on positive thinking and positive affirmation and has an inspirational effect that leaves audiences feeling empowered and reaffirmed.

It is this life-changing, inspirational quality The Secret shares that Welstar owner, Mahara Ashlie is so passionate about, and why she is so passionate about sharing it. "This film is exactly the kind of film I want to share with the community through Spiritual Cinema Nights at Welstar. My Welstar vision has always been to make a positive difference in all the lives we touch. This film can give so much and make a real difference. It provides tools to create anything positive you want. I enjoy seeing others find joy and wellness in their lives. I believe true peace and wellness for the world starts one person at a time and we all need to do is look within to create a positive place outside ourselves. If the films we show at Welstar inspire others to find joy and wellness then I have succeeded in my vision.

Mahara's own personal journey also reveals why The Secret is so important for her to share. "Without positive intention, vision, belief and trust, Welstar would never have been created. Just two years ago Welstar was a vision. From that vision in my mind, I began writing intensive plans on everything from what services the spa would provide, to what the facility would look like and how we would obtain financing. The creation of Welstar is the Law of Attraction at work and continues to permeate through all we do here at the spa. I am so excited about what I can accomplish when I apply the law, and that I am able to now able to share this secret with you though Spiritual Cinema Night."

Cape Business recognized that Mahara's vision separates her from other day spas, in the June 2006 press release Spiritual Cinema, Art Showings, Hand-blended Products Elevate Welstar Above the Average Day Spa, "Mahara believes in taking care of yourself before you can take care of others. Welstar will host Spiritual Cinema showings to enhance wellness experiences at the spa and to further enrich the community. Welstar's mission is to make a positive difference in all the lives they touch. Their goal is to inspire and educate their clientele to "listen to what your body needs and treat it with love." They believe in treating themselves, each other, all beings and the planet with compassion, honesty and respect."

The Secret will be featured this month, for one engagement only on March 18 at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $5.00 and refreshments will be available. RSVP for the event is required.

The community can look forward to Welstar's next Spiritual Cinema night featuring Conversations With God, "an equally inspiring film," states Mahara, next month on April 15, at 6:30 p.m.

WELSTAR is located at 42 S. Orleans Rd. You can RSVP at 508-240-1422. Information for this event is also at www.welstar.net, under events.

PROVINCETOWN, MA Issued February 16, 2007… A dance. A confession. A lie. A bind. In a gripping new play, Boston playwright Gail Phaneuf brings the bright fluorescent halls of suburban high school life to the darker places adolescents sometimes go - places adults often fail to see.

"Binding the Artful Dodger" is a play about Cassie, a 17-year-old dancer battling teen angst and more, looking for connection and comfort in a reserved guidance counselor. In her quest for acceptance, Cassie pries into Ms. Minuck's private and solitary world, and in the end, she will push too far.

The reading will be held at the Provincetown Theater at 238 Bradford St. in Provincetown, MA on March 7th, 2007 at 7 P.M. Tickets are $5.00 at the door. Parking is available at the theater.

In one 90-minute act, Phaneuf explores the self-destructive toll of secrets kept in shame. A lovely dancer under the lights, Cassie starves herself behind closed doors. And Ms. Minuck, a woman of deep faith, feels foreign in her own skin.

Patrick Falco will direct the reading and Terry Norgeot will choreograph the dance numbers for the piece that will be performed by Kara Griffin. Patti Hathaway will portray Miss Minuk and Devon McFadden will play the role of Cassie. Lee Roscoe will read stage directions.

"This will not be your typical reading," says Phaneuf, "the integration of dance into the script is a central part of the piece. In order for the audience to experience the reading fully, we felt that it was vital to include some of the dance numbers, instead of simply having them described with stage directions. When we see a dancer we are awed by their beauty and grace, but are often unaware of the difficulties they face every day in a world where eating disorders are rampant and perfection is an expectation.”

Phaneuf is well known to Provincetown theater, both as an actress and a playwright. She played the role of Anna Paula Vogel's "The Baltimore Waltz" for the Provincetown Players and has performed in several Provincetown readings. Her edgy 10-minute play "Random Selection" was performed at Provincetown Theatre Company's Spring Playwrights' Festival and has gone on to be published and produced several times in Boston.

This new work comes on the heels of Phaneuf's professional fall production of “Monsters!” in Boston, a comic musical she co-wrote with Ernie Lijoi.

The reading is being sponsored by The Provincetown Realty Group. For more information, please contact the Provincetown Theater at 508-487-9793.

On Saturday, December 16th and Sunday, December 17th, Coastal Dance Company will present Atlantic Coast Academy of Dance's 21st Anniversary performance of the “Nutcracker Gala” at the Barnstable High School Performing Arts Center. Be a part of the magic as you witness the Nutcracker Prince’s triumphant battle with the Mouse King. Experience the beauty of darting Snowflakes, Arabian and Spanish dancers and the Sugar Plum Fairy. Delight in the sight of Mother Ginger, and feel inspired as you watch Clara’s dreams come true. Rave reviews from newspapers have quoted “The Nutcracker Gala is equal in standards with larger metropolitan companies… Cape Cod families no longer need to travel off Cape to see a professional Nutcracker.”

Cape Cod’s very own “Nutcracker Gala” provides an excellent opportunity for young and old alike to experience the world of ballet and live theatre right here on Cape Cod. This year’s performances of the “Nutcracker Gala” will be held at the Barnstable High School Performing Arts Center on Saturday, December 16th at 4:00PM and Sunday, December 17th at 2:00PM. A cast of 14 professional dancers from the Atlantic Coast Academy of Dance Company will perform under the artistic direction of Ms. Tanya Vincent. Also performing are the children from the Atlantic Coast Academy of Dance school and our satellite program at the Cape Cod YMCA bringing a total cast of 100 dancers to the stage. Tickets are reserved seats and range from $15.00 to $25.00. For tickets and directions, call our ticket office at 508-457-0952 or access us online at www.nutcrackergala.org.

Don’t miss your chance to share in this heartwarming holiday tradition.

Welstar's November art show will feature the Spirit Paintings created by local artist Rabbit.

Orleans , MA (PRWeb) November 1, 2005 -- Welstar is proud to host The Art & Spirit of Rabbit. The art show will feature the Spirit Paintings created by Rabbit and will open with a reception on Saturday, November 18, 2006 at 5:30 pm and run until Monday, January 8, 2007. Welstar patrons will be able to view Rabbit's spirit paintings throughout the spa's common areas and treatment rooms after the shows opening night.

Rabbit's earliest Spirit Paintings, as they have come to be known originated from her own connections with nature, meditation and yoga. When asked to create them for others, she developed a meditation technique to attune herself to the spiritual energy of a person -- either through a photograph, telephone conversation, or visit. As she continues to contemplate and reflect on that energy she begins painting.

Always evocative of the individual for whom they are created, the Spirit Paintings, vary in design, color and intensity. With exquisite detail, the paintings mirror unique facets of a person being.

Rabbit, has been living, working, painting and sculpting on Cape Cod for more than 25 years. Her paintings and clay work are widely known and appreciated for their artistry. Born in Southern California in 1950, she moved to Eastport , Maine in 1969 where she was awarded two art grants; one to mentor and teach children art in the regions middle school and second to design and paint a mural for the town of Calais . She also attended the University of Maine where she studied watercolor, acrylics and oil painting.

In 1980 she moved to Cape Cod and studied pottery and sculpture with Steve Kemp. Her work continues to evolve as she explores varied methods an new avenues of spirituality.

Welstar owner, Mahara Ashlie, is pleased to showcase Rabbit's Spirit Paintings at the November art showing and year-round, her own spirit painting on the labels of Welstar's hand crafted, all-natural, organic products. Welstar is located at 42 S. Orleans Rd , Orleans , Ma 02653. For more information call 508-240-1422 or visit www.welstar.net and click on events.

Dec 8, 9, 10th 2006

A true Cape Cod Holiday Celebration recreated from years past. Sponsored by local Businesses, Brewster opens its doors and lights up the town for this three day event. Locals and visitors alike will enjoy the many town wide festivities.

Friday evening The Brewster Band will kick off the festivities with a band concert at The Brewster Baptist Church.

Saturday visit the many unique shops and galleries hosting open houses, offering specials and showings by local artists. Take a mid afternoon break at the Epoch Centers' Chowder & Music fest. At dusk view the luminaries glowing along Route 6A

Sunday afternoon Ocean Edge Resort will host a spectacular family finale.

The Brewster for the Holidays Festival is proud to announce that we will have a” Shop Brewster” basket raffle this year sponsored by local businesses who will donate gift certificates to the basket. 50% of the proceeds will go to this years chosen charity “The Cape Cod Children’s Place” offering much needed services to families in Brewster and seven other lower and outer Cape towns. Donations to the Cape Cod Children’s Place help to support the families that make up our Cape Cod workforce. We see this as an investment in preserving the future of the Cape so that vital workers such as police, firemen, teachers and many others can afford to live and raise their families on the Cape. For more information about the Cape Cod Children’s Place visit www.capecodchildrensplace.org

For more details on the Brewster for the Holidays Festival please visit our web site at www.brewsterfestivals.org

Once again, the NFE PTO holiday benefit/fundraiser-Treat Yourself Right Night: Holiday Shopping for Busy Women, will be held at the Holiday Inn on Jones Road in Falmouth, on Friday, November 17th from 7-10pm. Over 23 high quality vendors have signed on to ensure another fun and successful evening. Open to the public, so please plan to attend! Free admission, cash bar and appetizers!

To add to the excitement of the evening, attendees will have an opportunity to partake in a variety of services from chair massage, by Salubria Massage of Falmouth to tarot card readers, tea leaf readers, clairvoyants, astrology readings and more from Mercury Rising.

For unique children’s gifts, we have Monkey Wraps that creates custom, monogrammed children’s towels and beach accessories or learn about Noah’s Ark, a company that provides stuffed-animal building parties in your home. Of find a great visual gift at The Market Street Bookshop, Nature’s Eye Photography or USBorne Books.

Ponderin’ Pottery has handmade gifts of pottery or, Painted Pastimes featuring painted furniture of sports fields, rinks and courts. We have many beautiful sterling jewelry designers-from Bella of Cape Cod, Bourne 2 Bead and Silpada Designs to Mountain Laurel Hand Work featuring jewelry made from antique buttons, typewriter keys and cufflinks! Carlen’s Creations, Fire and Wire, Beads ‘N Baskets and Lia Sophia will have all the beaded and costume jewelry covered!

If pampering products is what you desire, The Body Shop at Home or Mary Kay will do the trick. West Star Herbs, Tastefully Simple or The Pampered Chef will all guarantee to get the juices flowing in those you love.

For fun and fashion, All a Girl Needs will provide you with hand bags and hand painted glassware. And home fashions from Athena’s by Jennifer and Bob.

The first 50 people to walk through the door will also receive 5 free raffle tickets to use towards any of the 25 plus raffle items valued at $25.00 or more each. Raffle items have been donated by our generous vendors.

Ballroom Dance classes for Beginners, To refresh, and for more experienced dancers. Learn the Waltz, Foxtrot, Swing, Latin Dances, Tango, Salsa! Lessons for social dancing and tailored to your needs!

New classes beginning: Monday, October 23 from 7:00 to 8:00 PM; October 23 from 8:00 to 9:00 PM; and Thursday October 26 from 8:00 to 9:00 PM

Classes run 4 consecutive sessions! Cost is $15.00 per class/ per person or $60.00 per person /per session. Pre-registration is required. Class size is limited

Classes are held at Atlantic Coast Academy of Dance, 49 John Maki Road, West Barnstable

Call Suellen Crossley for information & availability.

Eastham's Turnip Festival is November 18th from 1-4 p.m. at the Eastham Elks Lodge at 1 McKoy Road in Eastham. Call Tricia Ford at the Eastham Public Library for more information or look on the library website at www.easthamlibrary.org.

Pilates Class November, (4) Session Series 1st, 8th,15th & 29th 9:30 a.m.
Falmouth Self Defense Center , Kenyon's Plaza, East Falmouth
$40 Members/ $50 Non-Members (That's only$10 per session)