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A roundup of events, deadlines and other items related to Barnstable today. "Five Things you Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. Check back later for more, and let us know what you think.The National Weather Service predicts it will be mostly cloudy and breezy, with a high near 57. Homeschool club meets at Marstons Mills Public Library at 1:30 p.m. Shell-vers meets at Centerville Public Library at 4 p.m. Ted Jellinek plays at the Black Cat at 6:30 p.m. We're still looking for people to participate in You Said It! If you have a question idea or would like to be on camera email editor jennifer.simckowitz@patch.com
The National Weather Service predicts it will be sunny, with a high near 49. North wind around 7 mph becoming east. It's that time of year again. The Easter Bunny will be at the Cape Cod Mall, begin today. Photos located in the Sears Court, from Monday - Saturday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. The Westerly Whales, Brendan Princi, & Kyle Waaramaa play at 586 Bistro at 6 p.m. Enjoy live eclectic music including original songs and great covers. Free! Tomorrow, the Cultural Center of Cape Cod is holding Steel Drums for Everyone from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Part of the Cultural Center's …
The National Weather Service predicts a chance of snow showers before 7 am, then a slight chance of rain showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 45. East wind between 7 and 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected. The Theatre on Ice competition continues through the weekend at Hyannis Youth and Community Center. Check out the schedule here. Town Council meets at 7 pm in the hearing room. On the agenda today, capital improvement appropriations. On Saturday residents can drop off hazardous household waste at the Barnstable transfer station in Marstons …
The National Weather Service predicts increasing clouds, with a high near 49. Breezy, with a west wind between 18 and 21 mph. There is free yoga at Hyannis Youth and Community Center at 8:30 a.m. Chess club meets at Hyannis Public Library at 4 p.m. From 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The American Red Cross is hosting a "Water Safety Today" course for recognizing, preventing and responding to emergencies in, or around the water. The Housing Assistance Corporation Annual Meeting is at 5:30 p.m. at the Cotuit Center for the Arts. For more information please visit: www.haconcapecod.org
National Weather Service predicts a chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers after 11 a.m., patchy fog. High near 51. Breezy, with a west wind between 18 and 24 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. At 8:45 a.m. at Barnstable High School, a “Icons of the Civil Rights Movement” presentation will be given in the Knight Auditorium. The new shops next to Tommy Doyle's on Main Street Hyannis named the Mayflower Shops will be holding a ribbon cutting ceremony at 10 a.m. The buildings will be…
The National Weather Service predicts showers, mainly before 5 p.m. Cloudy, with a high near 48. South wind between 14 and 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. If you are or know an artist, you should really apply for a Arts Foundation of Cape Cod grant. Today at 5 p.m. is the deadline for the spring cycle. Applications are now available here. The Centerville Civic Association Meeting meets at 7 p.m. at COMM Fire Station on Route 28 Centerville in the Basement Conference Room. There will be…
The National Weather Service predicts rain. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 46. Breezy, with a north wind between 14 and 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Tonight, a chance of rain before 1am, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Breezy, with a west wind between 17 and 20 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. The Barnstable Police are opening its doors to the new Hyannis station on the corner of Main Street and High School Road and the open house is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Stop by to see the facility, chat with officers and…
The National Weather Service predicts a chance of rain, mainly after 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 46. East wind between 7 and 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Tonight, rain, mainly after 8pm. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 40. East wind between 10 and 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Yesterday, Town Counilor James Crocker Jr. filed a second open meeting law complaint stating the council followed the improper procedures for holding an executive session and instead of discussing what they were supposed to, discussed Town Manager John …
The National Weather Service predicts it will be sunny, with a high near 45. North wind 6 to 8 mph becoming south. But, savor the sun because on Friday its predicting rain and snow... let's hope that changes. Free yoga at Hyannis Youth and Community Center at 8 a.m. You know you want to get that body in spring shape! History is in the making in the Middle East. Barnstable residents have the chance to see Fulbright Scholar in Residence Dr. Naglaa Saad Mohamed Hassan speak during her lecture Evolving EGYPT ~ Egypt and the Middle East: Post and Prior 2011 from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Tilden …
The National Weather Service predicts it will be mostly sunny, with a high near 45. Northwest wind between 9 and 14 mph. KlubKidz playgroup meets at 9:30 a.m. at Hyannis Youth and Community Center. Coro Ragazzi Children's Chorus spring and fall 2011 auditions from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Students and families must sign up for a 10-minute audition spot; walk-ins will not be accepted. John Wesley Church is located at 270 Gifford Street in Falmouth. For more information or to schedule an audition, call 774-392-2383 or email info@falmouthchorale.org. The Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce book club meets at…
The National Weather Service predicts it will be sunny, with a high near 42. Breezy, with a northwest wind between 14 and 20 mph. Young Kickers Soccer Discovery is at 10 a.m. at HYCC. The sixth annual Pioneering Woman Award will be presented to CCCC Alumna, former Board Chair, and CEO of the Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce Wendy Northcross at 2 p.m. in the lobby of the Tilden Arts Center. Light refreshments will be served after the ceremony. The Comprehensive Waste Water and Nutrient Management Planning Citizen Advisory Committee meets at 5 p.m. in town hall. The Friends of Centerville …
The National Weather Service predicts today will be mostly sunny, with a high near 39. North wind between 7 and 10 mph. There is preschool story time at Hyannis Public Library at 11:15 a.m. Maybe you should consider knitting a new hat and scarf after all this snow. Knitting club meets at 3:30 p.m. at Centerville Public Library. If you're a mom and sometimes get fed up, this Good Moms Get Angry Too yoga and meditation workshop may be just the thing you need to free your mind. From 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Centerville Yoga and Wellness, Sheri Boyle will teach you how to develop a healthier attitude …
The National Weather Services predicts snow before 1 pm, then rain likely. High near 38. Northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible. The Fourth Annual Creative Collaborative Conference is at the Cape Codder Resort from 12:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. The Arts Foundation will be putting on several discussion, displays, activities, an awards ceremony and reception. Great art and great people - everyone is welcome to attend and tickets are $15 to $30. At 9 a.m. begin bidding at Cape Cod Art …
I hope you are sitting down...the National Weather Service is predicting a chance of rain, mainly after 1 pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 41. Northeast wind between 5 and 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Tonight, snow. Low around 29. East wind between 6 and 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible. At 2 p.m. in the Osterville Baptist Church, the Osterville Village Library will present:"Everything You Wanted to Know About E-readers, iPads, and Other Newsworthy Technologies." It is free and for more information, call the library at …
Mother nature can't make up her mind. The National Weather Service is predicting it will be mostly sunny, with a high near 46. North wind between 16 and 18 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. It's a big wastewater day. This is the last day for the Conservation Law Foundation and Coalition for Buzzards Bay notify the EPA about its case involving the management of nitrogen in our water. AmeriCorps Cape Cod members are leading the Cape Cod Community College Project Forward volunteers in clearing the trails on Katherine Road, Centerville this morning. There is open ice from 6:25 p.m. to 7:25 p.m…
The National Weather Service predicts rain before 1pm, then snow between 1pm and 3pm, then rain after 3pm. High near 40. South wind between 7 and 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected. The homeschool club meets at 1:30 p.m. at Marstons Mills Public Library. Barnstable High School spring sports try-outs start today. The Comprehensive Financial Committee meets at 7 p.m. in town hall. Ted Jellinek plays at the Black Cat at 6:30 p.m.
The National Weather Service predicts today will be partly sunny, with a high near 59. Breezy, with a west wind between 17 and 21 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. From 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. the Eighth Annual Children, Youth and Families Summit is at BHS Knight Auditorium. In addition to talks, there will be a panel with State Senators. Free and open to everyone. There is a blood drive at Our Lady of Victory Church in Centerville from 12 p.m. tp 6 p.m. "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" opens tonight at BHS at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10. There is also an honorary Veteran's event in the …
Get ready for this...wait for it... wait for it...The National Weather Service predicts it will be sunny, with a high near 50. West wind between 6 and 8 mph! YES! What a way to bring in St. Pattys. Want something fun to do with the fam that doesn't involve green beer? Then check out The Plimoth Plantation celebrating at the Plimoth Cinema. Get a traditional Irish boiled dinner with all he fixin's prepared by Plimoth Plantation's award-winning caterers followed by the 2010 Oscar-nominated animated film: "The Secret of Kells". For reservations call Diane Cox at 508-746-1622, x 8365 or go to: …
The National Weather Service predicts rain, mainly after noon. There will be patchy fog between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. High near 49. South wind between 8 and 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Hyannis Youth and Community Center will receive its award for facility design from Massachusetts Parks & Recreation Association at 11 a.m. during its annual conference at the Resort and Conference Center. If you get hungry and want to eat out, consider chowing down at Five Eighty Six on Main Street, …
The National Weather Service predicts it will be sunny, with a high near 39. Calm wind becoming south between 4 and 7 mph. The Barnstable Police Department, Town of Barnstable Public Works Department and Barnstable Sheriff will be working together in the Fresh Holes neighborhood on a clean up starting at 8 a.m. Barnstable School Districts is holding its final, public interviews for superintendent candidates starting at 5 p.m. in the BHS library. The School Committee will be interviewing the three candidates after their facility walk throughs. It's Cape Cod Community College career changers …