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The Center is at 239 Main St., Buzzards
Bay.Info at 508-759-0653.
? THRIFT SHOPSARE OPEN ••
West YarmouthCongregational Church Thrift
Shop,383 MainSt.,isopenfrom 11a.m.to 3
p.m.Wednesday through Saturday. 508-790-
3299. • •Thriftique:The VNA of Cape Cod
runs this busy thrift shop at 1074Route 28,
SouthYarmouth.Hoursare9:30a.m.to3p.m.
Tues-Sat.Volunteersare needed,especially
on Saturday.Call 508-957-7709.
? SERVICES TO VETERANS
• The Massachusetts Veterans' Service
Officers Association reminds veterans and
theirspousesandwidowsthatsupplementary
financial assistance is available through
local Veterans Services offices. Contact
the MVS0A at 800-827-1000,or visit www.
mvsoa.us/.
? ANIMAL RESCUE OPEN
SUNDAYS • The Brewster branch of
theAnimalRescueLeagueofBostonisopen
from1-4p.m.onSundaysfor adoptionsonlyin
additiontoitsregularweeklyhoursjuesday
through Friday10a.m.to 4p.m.,Saturday1-4
p.m.at3981MainSt.(Route 6A), Brewster.
508-255-1030.www.arlboston.org.
Iran—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
LEAGUEHALLOFFAME»Onhand
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 •Take a winter class "Build
a Bevins Skiff," a Community Boat Building
Program,through March 2,Wednesdays 6
to 8 and Saturdays,9 to 11a.m. Instructor:
Bob Lister.$150.
The Cape Cod Maritime Museum at 135
South St., Hyannis,is closed for the winter
season.Reopensfor Februaryschoolvacation
and full time in mid-March. Ongoing classes
are currently being scheduled, www.cape-
codmaritimemuseum.org or call508-775-1723.
? CENTERVILLE HISTORICAL
MUSEUM • 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 • ToadHall
¦ at Simmons Homestead Inn,288 Scudder
¦ Ave., Hyannis Port,maintains a collection
: of over 50 classic sports cars,restored,red,
: and inrunning condition.Open daily11a.m.
:
' to 5 p.m. $8,$4 ages 10-16,children under
i 10free with parents.508-778-4934or visit
: www.toadhailcars.com.
I ? COAST GUARD HERITAGE
: MUSEUM • The Coast Guard Heritage
: MuseumattheTrayser,3353MainSt.|Route
j 6A),Barnstable,isclosedfortheseason.Visit
¦ www.cgheritage.orgorwritetocgheritage®
¦ comcast.net for info on special programs
¦ and volunteer opportunities.
: HISTORICAL SOCIETY
i OF SANTUIT AND COTUIT
j MUSEUM • The Dottridge Homestead
'¦ and Museum at 1148 Main St., Cotuit, is
: closed for the season.
: ? JFK HYANNIS MUSEUM •
: The John F.Kennedy HyannisMuseum,397
I Main St.,features photographic, video and
: oral history exhibitssurrounding JFK's days
i spenton Cape Cod.The museum hours are 9
i 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;$4over age 65;$3 ages 10-17;free
j under age10.508-790-3077.
. ? OSTERVILLE HISTORICAL
i MUSEUM • The Osterville Historical
: Museum,155West Bay Road,is closed for
: the season.More info:508-428-5861;www.
¦ OstervilleMuseum.org
i ? WEST BARNSTABLE RR
: STATION•TheWestBarnstableRailroad
: StationonRoute149isclosedfortheseason.
: 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$5for adults,S4 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
• nonprotitorganizationdevotedto preserving
: the history of the Town of Bourne. BHS
i maintainstheAptucxetTradingPostMuseum
: in Bourne Village, a restoration of Plimoth
: Colony'sfirsttrading post. Hours are 10a.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.bourne-
¦ historicalsoc.org.
¦
? BREWSTER HISTORICAL
i SOCIETY • The Brewster Historical
•; Society is at 3171Main St., Brewster.508-
: 896-9521, www.brewsterhistoricalsociety.
¦ org/events.html
i ? BROOKSACADEMYMUSEUM
• • Museum research library and photo
: archive open by appointment year-round.
• Office Hours - Wednesday, Thursday,
i Friday, year-round. The museum at 80
i Parallel St.,Harwich.508-432-8089,www.
: harwichhistoricalsociety.org.
! ? CAPE COD MUSEUM OF
! NATURALHISTORY •Themuseum,
: 869MainSt.,Brewster,offers afullcalendar
:
' of eventsyear round,includingtalks,walks,
: classes,special lectures and book signings
: and other presentations of interest to the
: wider community. Go to www.ccmnh.org
j or call 508-896-3867.
i ? CHATHAM HISTORICAL
: SOCIETY • The Atwood House
Museum, home of the Chatham Historical
¦ Society,347 Stage Harbor Road is closed
¦ for the season until June 21. www.
i chathamhistoricalsociety.org.
: ? C H A T H A M MARCONI
: MARITIME CENTER • The Center
¦ is closed for the season.The museum is at
; 847Orleans Road(Route28),NorthChatham.
i ? EDWARD GOREY HOUSE •
¦ TheEdwardGoreyHouse,8StrawberryLane,
: YarmouthPort,features"ArtfulAssociations:
: Edward Gorey Illustrates Famous Authors,"
¦ containing original drawings,sketches and
: book cover mockups, celebrating the life
: and work ofthe acclaimed writer andartist.
Hours areThursday to Saturday,11a.m.to
: 4p.m.and Sundays,noonto4 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. Visitation
¦ has ended for the winter, reopening in
:
' May. Office hours are Tuesday-Friday,10
: a.m. to 4 p.m. Research library is open
¦ Tuesday and Thursday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
: Appointments suggested. 508-548-4857,
I www.falmouthhistoricalsociety.org.
! P> HERITAGE MUSEUMS &
: GARDENS • 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
j schedule of offerings call 508-888-3300 x
¦ 149or visit www.heritagemuseums.org.
: ? HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF
I OLD YARMOUTH • Feb. 23: The
; Historical Society of OldYarmouth presents
j its annual mid-winter salon, with two
': dramatic performances, 1 and 3.30 p.m.
¦ at the Bangs Hallet House. "Portraits and
¦ Curios"featuresthemuseumcollectionwith
: stories of Yarmouth sea captains and their
: families,performed by museum members.
: $10. Reservations required.
TheCaptainBangsHalletHouseMuseum,
• 11Strawberry Lane,off Route 6A,Yarmouth
¦ Port, is closed until June. Call 362-3832.
: Visit www.hsoy.org.
: ? MASHPEE WAMPANOAG
j 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 form-
¦ ing 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
i depictinga scene from anearlyWampanoag
: settlement.
: The museum is at 414 Main St. (Route
: 130),Mashpee. Open MondayandThursday
¦ 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 508-477-9339 (museum);
¦ 508-477-6160 (Tribal Historic Preservation
: office); www.mashpeewampanoagt.ribe.
: com/museum
; ? SANDWICHGLASSMUSEUM
¦ •Through April 1:Exhibit: Sayun Qlass,in
• the Contemporary Gallery.
Through June 8: Special Exhibit: "Wish
: YouWere Here," postcards from Sandwich.
: 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
j and March. In season hours are 9:30 a.m.
j to 4 p.m. daily,April through December. $8,
i $2 children. 508-888-0251 or visit www.
• sandwichglassmuseum.org.
: TRURO HISTORICAL
: SOCIETY • The Society's museum at
: 13TruroCenter Road,North Truro,is closed
: for the season.
| # NATURE:
! ? BIRDING AT CCMNH • At Cape
: Cod Museum of Natural History,Route 6A,
: Brewster:
• Birdwatching for Beginners
Learn to identify birds through sight
I and sound,with both indoor and outdoor
¦ activities, led by Gretchen Moran Towers,
: at Cape Cod Museum of Natural History.
: School vacationfamilieswelcome! Call for
: dates.10a.m.Freeadmission.508-896-3867;
I www.ccmnh.org
•TuesdayTweets:Join bird nerd Gretch-
: en Moran Towers on birdwatching and
j walking expeditions,9:30 to 10:30 a.m., and
j bringyourbinocs.Rain cancels.$4. Upcoming
¦ dates: Feb.25,March 4 and 18. For more
:
' info,call 508-896-3867; www.ccmnh.org
? M A S S A U D U B O N
; SANCTUARIES • At the following
¦ Cape locations:
•Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary,345
: Bone Hill Road, Barnstable, has a host of
I ongoing programs.
• Feb. 15: "Winter Birds at Ashumet,"
¦
10 a.m., meet at Ashumet Holly Wildlife
I Sanctuary in East Falmouth.
•Feb 22 "Spectacular Ducks of Winter,"
: 10 a.m., meet at Long Pasture. For more
: info, call 5-8-362-7475.
At Long Pasture - Explore 110 acres,
: includingtidalflats,pastures with goats and
: cows,butterfly meadows and a spectacular
: Barnstable Harbor view.Kayaktrips,marine
: cruises,wildlife hikes. Trails open dawn to
I dusk. More info: 508-362-7475; www.mas-
¦ saudubon.org.
• Ashumet Holly Wildlife Sanctuary,
j Ashumet Road, Falmouth. 508-362-7475.
• Skunknett River Sanctuary, Bumps
¦ River Road, Osterville, holds a variety of
I ongoing walks and programs. 508-362-7475
• Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary is
I off Route 6just past the Eastham/Wellfleet
: town line. Trails are open daily 8 a.m. to
; dusk. Walks,birding and tidal pool explora-
: tion,family cruises, canoe trips and more.
I 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 HillRoad,EastSandwich.Avariety
¦ of eventsfor children and adults isfeatured
: year round at its Green Briar Nature Center.
• Jam making: Feb.15: Make cranberry
: salsa 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.; Feb. 26 or March
: 1
:pumpkin apricot ginger jam.
: Feb.17:"Teatimeonthe Wild Side"offers
¦ a special afternoon for adultsfrom 3to 4 pm.
j Enjoy an unusual tea.experience sampling
i teas made from local plants accompanied
:
' by fresh baked scones served with jams
: and jellies from the historic Green Briar
: Jam Kitchen. $12.Advance registration is
i required by calling 508-888-6870.
• Ongoing Winter Exhibit of nature
; photography:"Reflections: God's Creatures
: Great and Small,"works by Cheryl Califano
• Monday morning birding 9 a.m. to
¦ noon with naturalist Gretchen Moran. Call
:
' for date of next walk.
Centerhours are10a.m.to4p.m.Monday
I throughSaturday;1-4p.m.Sunday.Admission
: is by donation. For more information and a
: complete schedule of programs,visit www.
: thorntonburgess.org or call 508-888-6870.
: Winter hoursthroughApril20are Tuesday-
:
: Saturday,10 a.m.-4 p.m.
i s- CAPE COD NATIONAL
: SEASHORE • The various locations
: offer numerous walks, lectures and other
programs atSaltPondVisitor Center.Nauset
: Road, off Route 6 in Eastham, 508-255-
: 3421; Province Lands Visitor Center, Race
: Point Road, off Route 6 in Provincetown,
j 508-487-1256.
I
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TALKS:
CREATING CHOICES • Feb.
| 20: William Zuck , a social worker with
'¦ Hospice Services of Massachusetts , will
• present"Planningfor the Endof Life," atalk
: focusing on such choices asthe Health Care
: Proxy,Five Wishes (living will) and Medical
: Orders for Life Sustaining Treatment, with
: comprehensive descriptionsof each Thefree
: event is at Cape Regency Rehab and Health
: Care Center,120South Main St.,Centerville.
: Moreinformationatathenahealthcare.com/
' caperegency.
WORLD OF CHOPIN • Feb.22
: Falmouth's Highfield Hallistransformed into
i a Parisian salon when pianist Robert Wyatt
j explorestheworidof FredericChopinthrough
¦ Wyatt sliveperformance,clips ofworld-class
i pianists,analysis and historical discussion,
• 10 a.m. $25, purchase tix at 508-495-1878;
: www.highfieldhall.org
I ON JOURNALISM • Feb 25
¦ Bill Hough, editor of the Falmouth and
: Mashpee Enterprise newspapers and Paul
: Pronovost, editor of the Cape Cod Times,
discuss "Community Journalism: How News
: Coverage is Changing," 7 p.m. at Falmouth
: Academy, 7 Highfield Drive. Free and open
: to the public. Part of Falmouth Academy 's
: Community Series. 508-457-9696.
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* WILDLIFE ON TAP SERIES •
: March 12:"Bat-astrophe. The Unexpected
: andSudden Decline of Massachusetts Bats,"
: talk by Thomas French, assistant director,
: Div. of Fisheries and Wildlife. Events are 6
: to 8 p.m. at Cape Cod Beer, 1336 Phinney's
i Lane, Hyannis. $10. *^i
S E A E D U C A T I O N
ASSOCIATION LECTURES •
: Feb.16: "Caribbean Sketchbook: A Journey
¦ Through History,Culture and Conservation,"
: by Jeff Schell,1p.m.
March 16 "The Importance of Sargassum
: Species Distribution," by Amy NS Siuda,
: 1 p.m. Talks are at Sea's Lecture Hall, 171
: Woods Hole Road,Falmouth. 508-540-3954;
: free and open to the public.
! " POETRYCRAFTWORKSHOPS
: • Calliope, a Community for Poets, offers
: three upcomingworkshops atWest Falmouth
: Library,575 West Falmouth Highway,11a.m.
: to 2 p.m. Feb.22:"Howto be a Goo^ a*;der
: of yourownWriting,"ledbyPatrick Donnelly,
: March 22: "Impossible Love/Impossible
; Beauty," led by Jennifer Jean. To register,
: visitwww.caliopepoetryseries.com
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WALKS:
? WEDNESDAY WALKS WITH
CONNIE BOYCE • • Feb. 19 Long
: Pond,Falmouth.Lv.9 a.m.Feb.26:Yarmouth
: Conservation Lands. Lv.9:30 a.m.
Seasonal walks with Connie Boyce are
: hosted bythe Cape Cod Museum of Natural
: History,Route6A,Brewster.Approx.length:
: 3-4 miles. $6. Walks leave from itmseum
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