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CONTINUED FROM PAGE C:5 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, depending 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. Summer 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. Lobster lunches are back again! The 49th annual Lobster Luncheon at the Federated Church of Hyannis, Main St., is up and running Fridays when the doors open at 11:30 a.m. Food served until 1:30 p.m. Lawn sale at 10 a.m. Take-out available, 508-775-0298. Whalefest on the green The International Fund for Animal Welfare holds the first Cape Cod WhaleFest July 29 (rain date July 30) on the Village Green, Main Street in Hyannis. Live music , crafts , games, freebies, food, and more from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Barnstable Historical Society open Located in the Daniel Davis House, 3074 Main St.,the Barnstable Histori- cal Society will be open through Oct. 5, Tuesday through Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. Christmas in July St. Vincent de Paul Clothing Center, 4463 Falmouth Rd. in Cotuit, is cel- ebrating the winter holiday early this year on July 28 and 29 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. when collectibles, ornaments, stockings , toys, gifts and more will be for sale. All clothing at half price. Dance the night away An outrageous costume dance party is held for young people ages 22 and under July 29 at The Cape & Islands Gay & Straight Youth Alliance, 56 Barnstable Road in Hyannis, from 7 p.m. to midnight. Cover is $12. Don costumes and kick off your shoes. Admission is $5. Volunteers over 25 always needed. Call 508-362-5313 to get involved. 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. A 4-week beginner pilates and exercise ball program starts July 31 Mondays at 7:30 p.m. or Thursdays at 6:15 p.m. For details call 508-362- 6500, ext. 108. House tour in W. Hyannisport Tour the houses of Seaside Park Aug. 2 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tickets are $15 to $20 by calling 508-775- 6141 or 508-790-0351. Proceeds benefit the Centerville Public Library and Seaside Park Improvement As- sociation. Auction and garden party Silent and live auction of hand- crafted items, tiles, pots, picnic and gardening items, glassware and more, Aug. 6 from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Sturgis Library in Barnstable Village. Tickets are $15. Explorer's Week Visit the Cape Cod Maritime Muse- um, 135 South St. in Hyannis, through July 30 when there will be various activities to teach about navigation, the oceans, more. Rec night for teens The YMCA invites grades 5 and 6 to teen recreation night held the first Satur- day 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 7 and 8 are invited to teen dances the second Saturday of the month from 7:15 to 9:45 p.m. Admission is free to $5. Around the Cape Auction in Brewster Cape Rep's 9th annual fundraising auction is held Aug. 7 at 5:30 p.m. at the theater on Route 6A in Dennis. Fine art, antiques, gourmet delights, services and more. Admission is $15. It's Dracula for you, my dear... The new Edward Gorey Dracula ex- hibit is on display Aug. 2 through Dec. 17 when there are costmes, designs, sets, photos and more on display at the Edward Gorey House, 8 Strawberry Lane in Yarmouthport. Clowning around Heritage Museums & Gardens hosts Circus Smirkus July 31 through Aug. 3. Showtime is Monday at 7 p.m., Tuesday and Wednesday at 2 and 7 p.m., and Thursday at 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Madcap antics, magical salsa and calypso, colorful parrots, monkeys and crocks and more. For tickets, free to $20, call 877-SMIRKUS. . Beginner classes in yoga Big Mama Yoga Fusion classes held at Harmony Network Chiropractic and Yoga Studio in Falmouth Tuesday mornings at 7:30. For information , call 508-420-5276. Raffle for humanity A raffle for a painting of a sloop heading out to sea in the 1934 America 's Cup race, valued at $20,000 and rendered by Julia O'Malley-Keyes, is now under way. to view it check out www.capecdlife.com/2006HomeExpo. To purchase tickets, $25 each or five for $100, call 508-775-9800 ext. 45 or 508-775-3559. Proceeds benefit Habi- tat for Humanity. Sponsored by Cape Cod Life Publications. Craft fair in South Dennis The Dennis Harwich Loin's are holding their 17th annual Craft Fair at Melpet Farms in South Dennis July 29 and 30 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Food, EyeMobile, blood pressure screening, face painting, Sponge Bob appearance, raffle, crafters , more. There's a fair in the air! The 2006 Barnstable County Fair is held through July 29 at the Fairgrounds on Route 151 in East Falmouth. This year there's a new roller coaster, demo derby, rides galore, food, games, con- tests, arena shows, rodeo and more. Call 508-563-3200 or check out www. BarnstableCountyFair.org. Dance center offers classes, camp, more The Cape Cod Dance Center in Falmouth is offering a summer schedule of camps, master classes, workshops and activities for all levels and ages. To get details visit www. capecoddancecenter.com. Seaside sorcery and magical doings Comus the Magician performs a show of magic and surprises through Aug. 30 on Wednesday evenings at 7:30 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Meeting House, corner of Route 28 and Crowell Road in Chatham. Admission is $8. For details, call 508-430-1305. Hallet House open for season The Captain Bangs Hallet House Museum is now open for the season. The museum is located at 11 Strawberry Lane on Route 6A in Yarmouthport and is a fully furnished captain's home com- plete with maritime exhibits, costumes, artwork and more. Guided tours are at 1, 2 and 3 p.m. Thursday through Sun- day. Admission is $8. For reservations, call 508-375-0124. Antarctica explorers invited to reconnect Those who have served in Antarctica in any capacity are invited to meet up with other Antarctica explorers at the national reunion Aug. 17 through 19 at the Crowne Plaza in Warwick , Rl. for details, call 781-377-9003 or visit fsantino@bu.edu. Classes at the HJT This summer the Harwich Junior Theatre, 105 Division St., will be offer- ing several classes for all ages. Among the classes is creative movement , comedy improv, scene study, musi- cal theater, puppetry, playwrighting, on-camera acting and more. Call 508- 432-0934 for details. 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. Families needed for exchange students ASSE International Student Exchange 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. 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. 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 de- tails, 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. Sign up for an animation vacation Ages 9 to 17 can attend a week- long film workshop devoted to the art of animation Aug. 21 through 25 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Harwich Com- munity Center, 100 Oak St. in Harwich. Tuition is $250 to $275. For details, call 413-695-9702. 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 Wednes- day night from 7 to 9 p.m. and every Friday night from 7 to 10 p.m. Addition- ally, the club is open every Saturday as well during vacation weeks. Offerings include photography, homework tutoring and help, horseback 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. Sign up now for summer camp being held at Camp Algonquin through Aug. 25. Scholarships and pay- ment plans available. Call for details: 508-477-8845. Membership is $15 for the year. Learn to fling! The Callanish School of Celtic Arts leads beginning lessons in Highland Dance and Scottish Step Dance Monday afternoons at the West Barnstable Community Building on Route 149 and at the First Congregational Church of Yarmouthport on Route 6A on Wednes- day afternoons. Ages 4 and up are wel- , come. Call 508-888-0107 for information.- Workshops at the Academy of Performing Arts A multi-arts summer program is of- fered beginning Aug. 1 at the Academy ¦. of Performing Arts, 5 Gidddiah Hill Rd. in Orleans. Also offered are a Broadway audition intensive program starting Aug. 4 and a Goddess-Egyptian dance class, starting Aug. 12. For other classes and details, call 508-255-5510. Programs at children's museum The Cape Cod Children's Mu- seum, 577 Great Neck Road South in Mashpee, is holding several classes this summer. 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. Bugs alive! Heritage Museums & Gardens in Sandwich presents Fridays Live! when there are bug shows between 11 a.m. and noon on the outdoor concert stage. Bring a chair. Kids garden club at noon with hands-on activities. 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 cof- feehouse 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 read- ings 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 St., 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 $27 to the BLT, P.O. Box 224, Cotuit, MA 02635 or by calling 508-771-2585. All proceeds benefit the cause. CONTINUED ON PAGE C:8 =EVENTS CALENDAR ^ ccMAif E^£5 25 HOURS FOR KIDS! OngcnnQ Special Events Name Willy Whalecome 's July 29 — August 1 Friends and win special prizes See artists at work , catch a special film , hear „ , „. . ; an insi ghtfu l talk , listen to the music of guest 9E&$?'' ^J»* *§ »r>3l^»&£"- ' musicians , grab a tour and discover more of ^j f"' ' •\ ^t a ^m^S£M'm j - ' ¦ the Cape 's natural spaces and beautiful places jm&. 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