Art open houses, village strolls, community conversations, Register Notes
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ART MUSEUM HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE
The Cape Cod Museum of Art in Dennis is hosting a free Holiday Open House Saturday, Dec. 4, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 5, noon to 4 p.m. Tour the exhibits, including locally crafted small works on view in “Wrap It Up,” visit the Museum Shop, and enter a free drawing. For more information, visit www.CCMoA.org or call 508-385-4470.
The museum is also an official Toys For Tots drop-off location. All are invited to bring a new, unwrapped toy or arts/craft kit during regular hours: Wednesday – Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday noon to 4 p.m. Everyone who donates a new, unwrapped toy or art kit at CCMoA will receive free admission that day – the museum’s way of saying thank you for making a child’s holiday a little bit better.
HYANNIS HOLIDAY STROLL
Hyannis Holiday Stroll and Love Local Fest Holiday Edition: Saturday, Dec. 4, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Santa arrives on Main Street in an antique firetruck at noon; Love Local artists set up outdoors on the village green selling handmade arts and crafts; Kids’ Zone features petting zoo and pony rides; plus trolley rides, carolers and musicians, ice carving, balloon twisting, cookie contest, and scavenger hunt to find all of Santa’s hidden reindeer. Boat parade on Hyannis Harbor, 4:30 p.m.
YARMOUTH PORT CHRISTMAS STROLL
Sunday, Dec. 5, 1 to 4 p.m. along Route 6A; tree lighting and caroling, 4 p.m. Activities include Rosalitas Puppet shows, crafts with Mrs. Claus, Lady Feyline’s Fantastikal face painting, FunClowns Balloon art, trolley rides, and a multitude of food offerings. The Harper and The Minstrel, Cape Cod Carolers, Regency Brass Band and Tuba Christmas will be playing live music, and there will also be photos with Santa at the Captain Bangs Hallet House, courtesy of Walgreens Pharmacy.
WINTER TALES HOLIDAY STROLL
Saturday, Dec. 11 and Sunday, Dec. 12, fundraiser for the South Yarmouth Library Association; $15 adults; children under 12 free. Enjoy beautifully decorated front yards and doorways while strolling through Bass River Village and West Dennis.
Hours are noon to 6 for voting in the Town of Dennis Special Election Tuesday, Dec. 7. The hours will be from 12 noon – 6 pm. Polling locations are listed on the town’s website.
HOLIDAY CRAFTS
On Tuesdays from 2 to 7 p.m., the Dennis Public Library is offering drop-in holiday crafts throughout the month for ages 8 and up. Supplies are limited, so arrive early. The crafts for each week, starting Dec. 7, are listed in order: paint a wooden snowman or gingerbread man ornament, decorate a gnome ornament, create an air-dry clay ornament, and make a New Year’s noisemaking cracker.
Along with craft making, come and visit us for books, DVDs, CDs, technology, museum passes, puzzles, and a host of other materials and resources. We look forward to seeing you this holiday season!
The Dennis Public Library is open Tuesdays through Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call 508-760-6219 for more information. We will be closed on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.
COMMUNITY CONVERSATION
Yarmouth Selectman Mark Forest is one of three panelists for a lunchtime Zoom discussion about how to better diversity town meeting participation. Scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 9, noon to 1:30 p.m., the program is co-sponsored by the Cape Cod Women’s Coalition and Cape Cod Young Professionals.
Learn about what some towns are doing to increase access, creative ways they are sharing information with residents, and how to dismantle barriers to both attendance and participation. Bring your input to share. Learn how you can play an active part and how to effectively bring your issues to your town government.
Muska Yousuf, local attorney and activist, will serve as moderator for panelists Jacqueline Beebe, Eastham Administrator; Amy Kullar, Bourne Moderator; and Mark Forest, County Commissioner and Yarmouth Select Board chair. For tickets and the Zoom link, visit www.capewomenscoalition.com
OKH ELECTION
In the Old Kings Highway Historic District Committee election, write-in candidate Liz Argo unseated longtime incumbent John Stuart by a 61:44 vote in the largest-ever turnout for a Yarmouth OKH election. The recently retired executive director of Cape and Vineyard Electric Cooperative, Argo led the organization to become a major driver of renewable energy and energy storage for the 32 towns and governmental organizations that CVEC serves. She has run her own consulting firm for 12 years.
HOLIDAY BLOOMS
The Yarmouth Port Library will receive 50% from every purchase of Amaryllis and Paper White Bulbs. Place your order this week for guaranteed delivery by Christmas. Orders close Dec. 15.
Choose from a variety of Amaryllis or a Paper White growing kit. Each kit arrives in a burlap gift bag with everything necessary to plant. Or select a Waxed Amaryllis, a perfect gift that comes already boxed. Just place them in a sunny spot and watch them grow.
Browse http://YarmouthPortLibrary.fpfundraising.com for bulb selection and ordering (no login required). Orders shipped in the order received. Send to as many addresses as you want by placing individual orders; only one shipping address per order. Questions? Contact Jean O’Toole at 774-212-1580 or yarmouthportlibrary.org.
AMPLIFY POC GIFT MART
Enjoy the Enchanted Village display at the Cape Codder Resort and Spa in Hyannis and, on Friday, Dec. 10 from 4 to 8 p.m., shop for the holidays while also supporting local businesses owned by people of color. Sponsored by Cape Cod 5, St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, The Cape Codder and the Hyannis racial justice initiative Amplify POC.
AT THE CULTURAL CENTER
Shop A Special Holiday Sale of Handmade Treasures on Friday, Dec. 10, 5-7 p.m., continuing on Saturday, Dec.11, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. A wonderful chance to shop for unique gifts to purchase from many of the Cape’s finest artisans, including pottery, jewelry, turned wood ornaments, wearable art, books, glass art, and much more.
The Cultural Center will also be decorated beautifully on the outside as it takes part in the Yarmouth Library Association’s Winter Tales Holiday Stroll. Come enjoy some holiday cheer as well as some holiday shopping.
The Cultural Center expects all people who have not been fully vaccinated to wear masks at all times while in our buildings. No admission fee. Cultural Center of Cape Cod, 307 Old Main St., South Yarmouth. 508-394-7100. www.cultural-center.org
WOOD TURNERS OPEN HOUSE
Presented by the Cultural Center of Cape Cod on Dec. 10, from 5 to 7 p.m. All are welcome to this celebration of an exhibition by the Cape Cod Wood Turners from Dec. 8-18. There is no admission fee.
Visitors are also welcome to experience “Color the World Beautiful,” Artwork by Cape Cod Collaborative Arts Network Participants in the Saben Board Room Gallery from December 8-18; and View from the Cloister: Art from the Trappist Monks of Saint Joseph’s Abbey in the Constantinidis Great Hall Gallery through Dec. 18. All are welcome.
CAPE COD CELTIC CHRISTMAS
On Saturday, Dec. 18 at 7 p.m., Celtic duo Stanley & Grimm entertains with a celebration of traditional music through old and new interpretations of jigs, reels, and songs played with lively fiddle, guitar, and voice. Fiddler Nikki Engstrom and singer/guitarist Sean Brennan create a musical journey through a bounty of fiddle tunes and ballads of all origins, alongside modern tunes and songs they have composed.
“This New England Duo plays a mix of old and new tunes that is a delight to the ears and addicting to the feet” (Celtic Radio Network). They will be joined by special guests including the Engstrom children on piano and fiddle. $25. For tickets, please visit www.cultural-center.org or call 508-394-7100. Until further notice, ticket holders for Cultural Center events will be required to show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test conducted within 72 hours prior to the event.
NO PLACE FOR HATE
A network of active Bystander Intervention Workshops is underway, offering training for individuals and organizations to help address direct and indirect bullying and hate issues of any kind.
Register to attend one of two upcoming Barnstable No Place For Hate ByStander Workshops: Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022, 7 to 9 p.m. at the Cape Cod Synagogue (email [email protected]); or Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022, 1 to 3 p.m. at the Osterville Village Library (email [email protected]).
WE KNEW THAT
Ring Brothers Market and Hyannis Main Street are among the Mid-Cape destinations highlighted in a statewide Best Things Massachusetts shopping guide published by American Towns Media.
