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EVENTS CALENDAR CONTINUED FROM PAGE C:5 Cordwood Kids, PO Box 1440, Cotuit MA 02635. Teens invited to rec nights The YMCA of Cape Cod, Route 132 in West Barnstable, hosts a Kids Night Out Program when children are invited to swim, play sports, create arts and crafts and more, each Friday evening from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Staff-supervised. Register by calling Sue at 508-362-6500, ext. 110. NOAH Center needs blankets The NOAH Center emergency shelter for adults needs blankets to give away. New and used ones may be dropped off at 77 Winter St. in Hyannis. Items wanted for marine rummage sale The Osterville Historical Society and Museum is seeking donations for the next marine rummage sale May 27 from 9 a.m. to noon. If you have something such as water skis , an- chors, oarlocks , fishing rods, paddles, etc., which you can part with, stop by the museum at 155 West Bay Road and make a donation or call 508-428- 5861 to arrange for pick-up. Kindermusik for children Preschool music classes for ages 18 months to 4 are ongoing at the South Congregational Church in Centerville for $9 a class. Kindergarten-age children are invited to attend Kinder- musik Young Child classes Tuesdays from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the church. Admission is $10. Call 508-778-6679 or check out Musicalplayground.net. Parents with children 18 months to 6 years-old are invited to attend Kinder- musik Fun Festival Week when there will be songs, instruments , dance and crafts. To sign up, call Miss Pam at 508-778-6670. CIGSYA activities The Cape & Islands Gay & Straight Youth Alliance has a dance room, cy- ber center, library, TV room and game room as well as other programs and activities. There are monthly dances, movie nights, pot-luck dinners, tutor- ing and mentoring. CIGSYA is located at 56 Barnstable Road in Hyannis and serves people 22 and under. Circle for Youth meets from 3 to 5:30 p.m. on Mondays at the club house. Activi- ties include creative writing, visual art, dance, theater and more. Dance programs in West Barnstable The Cape Cod Conservatory on Route 132 in Barnstable is offering ballet, tap, jazz and belly dancing for all ages. Admission is $96 to $200, de- pending on selection. Call for details: 508-362-2772. Yogilates in Osterville Cape Cod Pilates, 1336 Main St. in Osterville , offers a new yogilates class Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. Admission is $12 or free if you bring a friend. Spring planting A repotting clinic is held every Sun- day from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Hyannis Country Garden, 380 West Main St. Mangia , mangia! It's pasta night every Thursday between 5:30 and 8:30 at the Sons of Italy, 4996 Falmouth Road in Cotuit. And if that doesn't fill you up, stop by for an all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet Saturday mornings between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. New hours at Maritime Museum The Cape Cod Maritime Museum, 135 South St. in Hyannis, is open Thursday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays from noon to 4 p.m. A new exhibit, "For Those in Peril on the Sea," is on display as well as the ongoing construction of a replica of the 1886 Crosby Catboat , Sarah. Admission is free to $5. Rec night for teens The YMCA invites grades five and six to teen recreation night held the first Sat- urday of the month from 7:15 to 9:45 p.m. at the Y, Route 132 in West Barnstable. Admission is free to $3. Grades seven and eight are invited to teen dances the second Saturday of the month from 7:15 to 9:45 p.m. Admission is free to $5. Cherry Blossom Time Dance Singles are invited to step out April 29 when Sociable Singles presents a spring dance at the Hyannis Golf Club, Route 132 in Hyannis, from 8 p.m. to midnight. Admission of $15 covers hors d'ouevres, raffles and door prizes. Business casual. For information call 877-626-4900. Boat building 101 Been wanting to learn how to build a boat? Now is your chance when Cape Cod Maritime Museum wooden boat builder Mark Wilkins leads a lofting class beginning April 29 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Bring a bag lunch. Space lim- ited, tuition is $250. Classes held at the museum, 135 South Street in Hyannis. Call 508-775-1723 for details. Poets wanted for contest The Veterans For Peace is spon- soring a reading April 29 at 10 a.m. at South Congregational Church in Centerville. For details, call 508-771- 3915. Opportunity only knocks once Cape Cod Community College is the site of the Opportunity Expo tak- ing place May 1 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Match your skills and interests with possible jobs or simply enjoy some music , culinary treats and more. Library auction and wine tasting The 3rd Annual Centerville Library Auction & Wine Tasting is held May 3 at Alberto's Ristorante, 360 Main Street in Hyannis, from 3 to 6 p.m. Silent auction, food, more. Tickets $35 to $40 at the door. Awards luncheon in Hyannis The Cape Cod Branch NAACP will hold its annual Joseph D. LaLuz Awards Luncheon May 7 at 2 p.m. at the Hyannis Heritage House Hotel, Main and Center Streets. Paula Peters is the guest speaker. The awards are being present- ed to Arthur Kimber, Noah Bell, Angelina Chilaka, Rev. John B. Lopes and Jessie "Little Doe" Fermino. Tickets are $10 to $20 and available by calling 508-775- 5661, 508-540-6266 or 508-771-8554. Workshop for women Women are invited to a workshop to learn negotiation skills May 6 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Cape Cod Five Bank in Hyannis on Route 28. To register call 508-430-8111. Sponsored by WE CAN. Rummage sale in Cotuit The Cotuit Women 's Fellowship at the Cotuit Federated Church, 40 School St., is holding a rummage sale April 28 from 5 to 7 p.m. and April 29 from 9 to 11 a.m., with half off. Dona- tions accepted. No appliances, please. For information, call 508-428-2347. Around the Cape Clothing distribution Free clothes will be distributed to adults and children May 6 from 10 a.m. to noon at St. Peter's Church, 165 Main St. in Buzzards Bay. Baby shower for Baby Center EPOCH Assisted Living in Brews- ter, 855 Harwich Road, hosts a baby shower May 4 at 2:30 p.m. to collect diapers, towels, cribs, mattresses, bedding, high chairs, potties, cloth- ing and more for the Baby Center in Hyannis. Donations accepted. Refresh- ments. RSVP, 508-896-3252. Giant yard sale Members of the Sandwich Junior Women 's Club are holding a giant yard sale April 29, Route 6A, on the Sand- wich Green from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The rain date is April 30. Donations needed. Call 508-568-1703 for pick up. Model in a bottle Learn about and make ship models in bottles May 20 from 9 a.m. to noon at Heri- tage Museums and Gardens in Sandwich. Teen activities The YMCA at Camp Lyndon in Sandwich is offering archery, sail- ing, kayaking and more for teens this spring. Call 508-428-9251 , ext. 200. Seaside variety show Singers, dancers, jugglers and instru- mentalists of all ages will perform at the Third Annual Seaside Variety Show May 20 at 2 and 7 p.m. at the Wixon Middle School Auditorium in Dennis. Families needed for exchange students ASSE International Student Ex- change Programs is looking for local host families for students ages 15 to 18 from around the world. For details or to host a student, call 800-677-2773. Children's garden program Members of the Master Gardener Association of the Cape Cod Coopera- tive Extension Service will be offering their gardening program to all children ages 10 and up May through October. Classes are at the Long Pond Conser- vations gardens in Marstons Mills. For details, call 508-375-6690. Marines wanted? The 2nd Marine Division Associa- tion is looking for new members. Vets and former 2nd Division Marines are wanted to participate in reunions and other events. Anyone interested in more information should call 760-365- 2473 or visit www.2marine.com. Get ready for Maritime Days To get involved in the 13th annual Cape Cod Maritime Days, set for May 13 through 21, contact 508-362-3225 ext. 531. Lighthouse and walking tours, maritime art exhibits, re-enactments, cruises and more are on the agenda. What's up at the CCMA Classes offered to children this win- ter at the Cape Cod Museum of Art, Route 6A in Dennis are drawing and painting, multi-media adventures, color crafts , sculpture with found objects, mask and set making and more. Adult classes include assemblage, stained glass, watercolor, enameling, figure drawing, contemporary film, totems, balancing energy and more. For details call 508-385-4477, ext. 12. Reunion for Marines The USS Worcester CL 144 Associa- tion is seeking former Ship's Company Marine Detachment, Flag Members and Aviation Personnel for the 17th annual reunion at Deerfield Beach, Florida, Sept. 15 through 18. For de- tails call Phil Harter at 845-255-2603 or e-mail PhilHarter@aolcom. School programs offered on Cape The YMCA Cape Cod has openings in its School Age Programs in West Barnstable at the Y and in Sandwich at the Camp Lyndon Center. Instruc- tional and recreational swim, arts projects, homework help and more are available. Call 508-362-6500 , ext. 115, for details. Childcare openings in Harwich The YMCA of Cape Cod has several openings in the Harwich Childcare Center for infant care as well as the West Barnstable facility. For informa- tion, call 508-362-6500, ext. 108. Support the children Getting a new car? Think about donating your unwanted vehicle, no restrictions, to the Boys & Girls Club for sale at auction later. Call 800-246- 0493 for details. Magic trading card game meetings Ages 11 and up are invited to the Eastham Public Library the first Tuesday of each month from 6:15 to 7:45 to play, watch or learn Magic- The Gathering trading card game. For information, call 508-240-5950. New programs at the Boys & Girls Club The Boys & Girls Club in Mashpee is open Monday through Friday from 2 to 7 p.m. Teen nights are held each Wednesday night from 7 to 9 p.m. and every Friday night from 7 to 10 p.m. Additionally, the club is open every Saturday as well during vacation weeks. Offerings include photography, homework tutoring and help, horse- back riding, lacrosse, a goal-setting program, karate, basketball, dance, computer, career prep, healthy living and much more. A satellite Boys & Girls Club for grades 7 through 12 is open at Mashpee High School where there is computer support, games, tutoring SAT and MCAS prep and much more available. Every Thursday through May 4 is the Playful Poetry Program. Sign up now for summer camp being held at Camp Algonuin June 26 through Aug. 25. Scholarships and payment plans available. Call for details: 508-477-8845. Membership is $15 for the year. YMCA activities The YMCA of Cape Cod has im- mediate openings at several child- care locations, including one in West Barnstable, where swim classes are included. For details call 508-362- 6500, ext. 108. Learn to fling! The Callanish School of Celtic Arts leads beginning lessons in Highland Dance and Scottish Step Dance Mon- day afternoons at the West Barnstable Community Building on Route 149 and at the First Congregational Church of Yarmouthport on Route 6A on Wednesday afternoons. Ages 4 and up are welcome. Call 508-888-0107 for information. Programs at children's museum The Cape Cod Children's Mu- seum, 577 Great Neck Road South in Mashpee, is holding several classes this winter. Among the offerings is Toddler Time, Pre-K Prep, Infant Time, Down on the Farm, American Red Cross Babysitting, Story and Craft Hour, a cooking class and more. For details, call 508-539-8788. Rover Dog to the rescue Homes for Barnstable County area pets can be found via the Internet with the help of Rover Dog Rescue in Buz- zards Bay, the MSPCA in Centerville, and People for Cats in West Falmouth, all of whom have joined Petfinder.com, the oldest and largest on-line database of homeless pets. To find out more, e- mail roverdogrescue@hotmail.com Foster and adoptive families needed Social workers and local foster par- ents are present the fourth Thursday of every month from noon to 1 p.m. and 6 to 7 p.m. at the state Department of Social Services, 32 Commercial St..in South Yarmouth, to discuss foster par- enting and adoption. Those interested should stop by or call 508-771-1727. Coffee and an open mic The YMCA of Cape Cod's coffee- house for teens at Camp Lyndon in Sandwich will be held the second and fourth Saturday of each month from 7 to 9 p.m. Featured activities include an open mike, musicians, dancing, an art gallery, poetry readings and more. Teens are welcome to perform or just hang out. Admission is $2. # NATURE- Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (Redfield Auditorium, Water Street , Woods Hole, 508-289-2398) Barnstable Land Trust (720 Main Street, Hyannis, 508-771- 2585) Help to save the Cordwood property by dressing your pup in a Dogs of Eagle Pond Doggie Bandana, available by sending a check for $27 to the BLT, P.O. Box 224, Cotuit, MA 02635 or by calling 508-771-2585. All proceeds benefit the cause. • April 29: Hike the Great Marsh at 10 a.m. with Sandy Neck Manager Nina Coleman. Call 508-771-2585 to register. Cape Cod Canal Visitor Center (Cape side of the Canal, Ed Moffit Drive, across from the Sandwich Coast Guard Station. Information, 508-833- 9678.) Attractions include a retired 41-foot U.S. Army Corps of Engi- neers' patrol boat, real time radar and camera images of the Canal, a theater showing continuous presentations on the Canal history, bookstore, rangers presenting ongoing free programs and more. Call 978-318-8636. CONTINUED ON PAGE C:7 Sauteed Soft Shelled Crabs with Cajun BeurreBlanc 2T Clari fied Butter or Canola Oil 2 Medium crabs per person 1/4 cup white vermouth 2 T Chopped shallots 1 cup Heavy cream 4 T Butter 2 T Franks^;Hot Sauce 1 cup Flour Dredge crabs in flour and sautee 3-4 minutes each side. In seperate pan , reduce white vermouth and finel y chopped shallots. When almost all li quid is gone add heavy cream and reduce to thick. Whi p in butter. Add Franks^ Hot Sauce. 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