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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 sunny, with a high near 46. North wind between 10 and 14 mph.  Word of the Day - zoomorphic \zoh-uh-MOR-fik\ 1) having the form of an animal 2) of, relating to, or being a deity conceived of in animal form or with animal attributes We'll be posting the winner of "Best Sandwich" in Barnstable this afternoon. Get your votes in before 9 am. Tonight's Barnstable Intermediate Dodge Ball rec night is really getting rave reviews - check it out! Want a fancy four course meal and donate to Cape Cod's Emergency Wildlife Clinic Wild Care? Check out this …
The National Weather Service predicts a chance of showers, mainly between 10am and 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. North wind between 10 and 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Word of the Day - epaulet \ep-uh-LET\ a: something that ornaments or protects the shoulder: as b: an ornamental fringed shoulder pad formerly worn as part of a military uniform c: an ornamental strip or loop sewn across the shoulder of a dress or coat Just about 24hrs to get your vote in for "Best Sandwich in Barnstable" - vote now! The Committee For Barnstable Dog Parks is holding a meeting tonight at …
The National Weather Service predicts a chance of showers, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. Light wind becoming southwest between 12 and 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible. Word of the Day - knee-jerk: readily predictable: automatic; also: reacting in a readily predictable way Vote for your favorite sandwich place in Barnstable! Yoga at the Hyannis Youth and Community Center will now take place on Tuesday mornings at the same time, 8 am. Today is the second annual Work it Wednesday Business Expo at the …
The National Weather Service predicts sunny, with a high near 42. North wind between 14 and 17 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.  Word of the Day - hebdomadal \heb-DAH-muh-dul\ : occurring, appearing, or done every week : weekly Have you voted for the best sandwich place in town? Tell everyone who you think makes the best sandwich and give a review. Head over to Sturgis Library for Reading Discussion Series: "Intellectual Seeds: The Bounty of William Sturgis, Past and Present." Down for game night? Stop by Marstons Mills Public Library. 
The National Weather Service predicts mostly sunny, with a high near 49. Breezy, with a north wind 9 to 12 mph increasing to between 20 and 23 mph. Winds could gust as high as 34 mph. There is a warning for a deep freeze tonight through Tuesday morning. Word of the Day - multitudinous \mul-tuh-TOO-duh-nus\ 1) including a multitude of individuals 2) existing in a great multitude 3) existing in or consisting of innumerable elements or aspects Around today around 10:30 and want to learn more about how to use Patch's tools? Meet us at Hyannis Youth and Community Center for Patch Academy!  Have an…
The National Weather Service predicts partly sunny, then becoming sunny during the afternoon, with a high near 65. North wind between 7 and 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Word of the Day - oppugn \uh-PYOON\ 1) to fight against 2) to call in question At 9 am the polls close for Readers' Choice Best Family Friendly Eatery. So far Common Ground Cafe and Sam Diego's are in the lead. Don't forget! On Monday come to the Hyannis Youth and Community Center for Patch Academy where you can learn how to use Patch to make life easier. Curious about when water flushing is taking place in your …
The National Weather Service predicts widespread dense fog, mainly before 9am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 65. West wind between 7 and 13 mph.  Word of the Day - tub-thumper: a vociferous supporter (as of a cause) Did you have a chance to check out the Business of the Week: Osterville Cheese and Sandwich Shop? Don't forget to vote for the best family friendly eatery! Polls close tomorrow. Want to learn more about Patch? Maybe you want to blog or you are a local business with an unclaimed listing. Find out how Patch can make your life easier - come…
The National Weather Service predicts widespread fog, mainly before 9am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 67. West wind between 3 and 9 mph. There is a dense fog advisory in effect.  Word of the Day - unbolted: not sifted Want to learn more about Patch? Maybe you want to blog or you are a local business with an unclaimed listing. Find out how Patch can make your life easier - come to Patch Academy on Monday. Tell us what you think of Pain D'Avignon in our latest edition of Review This. The weather is still gorgeous! Stop down at Baxter's Boat House for live music tonight - details.
The National Weather Service predicts areas of fog before 11am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 64. Calm wind becoming southwest between 6 and 9 mph.  Word of the Day - élan \ay-LAHN\ : vigorous spirit or enthusiasm Do you love Puritan Cape Cod or the Figawi Ball? Have a few words for the recently passed co-owner of Puritan Howard "Howie Figawi" Penn? Share them here. Have a place that is a go-to for lunch or dinner with the kids? Tell everyone what eatery is the most family friendly in town. The Sagamore Bridge will be reduced to one lane each way for steel work and Route 6 will be…
The National Weather Service predicts areas of fog before 10am. Otherwise, cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 56. West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming east.  Word of the Day - sylph \SILF\ 1) an elemental being in the theory of Paracelsus that inhabits air 2) a slender graceful woman or girl On Friday Police Arrested Three Men on Cocaine Distribution Charges Want to learn how you can use Patch more? Join us for a free workshop on blogging, social media and how to promote yourself or business through our site at Patch Academy. Got a great event coming up? Share it on …
The National Weather Service predicts scattered showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Southeast wind between 5 and 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.  Word of the Day - instauration \in-staw-RAY-shun\ 1) restoration after decay, lapse, or dilapidation 2) an act of instituting or establishing something Want to learn how to use Patch to its fullest? Blog, events, places, etc.? Stop by our Patch Academy on March 26!  Want to know our Reader's Choice of the Best Place to celebrate St. Paddy's? You find out …
The National Weather Service predicts a slight chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. North wind between 6 and 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Word of the Day - nugatory 1) of little or no consequence, trifling, inconsequential 2) having no force, inoperative Want to give back? Ever consider becoming a "Big?" Big Sister Big Brother is hosting an open house today. Stop by and see what it is all about. Tell us what the best place in Barnstable is for celebrating St. Paddy's Day! Donate blood. Here is a list of blood drives this month.   
The National Weather Service predicts a chance of showers, mainly before 1pm. Patchy fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. Southwest wind between 6 and 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Word of the Day - upbraid 1) to criticize severely, find fault with 2) to reproach severely, scold vehemently Miss the airport tower falling? Check out the video here. Did you know there is a high-tech company thriving on Cape Cod? See how Onset Computer Corporation got started. Have you voted for the best place to celebrate St. Paddy's Day? Take a second and tell everyone what the best …
The National Weather Service predicts a chance of showers, mainly before 9am. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 47. West wind between 9 and 13 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.  Word of the Day - diplopia: : a disorder of vision in which two images of a single object are seen because of unequal action of the eye muscles Stay tuned at noon for Best of Readers' Choice Dentist in Barnstable! Thinking spring and exercise? Check out Cape Abilities 5K in May. Miss the Barnstable Police Log? Find out what calls Barnstable Police …
The National Weather Service predicts it will be sunny, with a high near 38. North wind between 11 and 17 mph.  Word of the Day - felicitate \fih-LISS-uh-tayt\ 1) to consider happy or fortunate 2) to offer congratulations to Even if going to the dentist is a your personal nightmare, you know when you have a doctor who is taking good care of you. Tell everyone who you think is the best dentist in Barnstable. I got my vote in... Did you know we are still looking for local voices to shed light on community struggles, personal feats and living life in the place we call home - Barnstable. Short …
The National Weather Service predicts it will be sunny, with a high near 35. West wind between 13 and 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Word of the Day - Babbitt: a person and especially a business or professional man who conforms unthinkingly to prevailing middle-class standards According to the Cape Cod Times Lou Colombo was killed in a Florida car crash on Saturday. Have a upcoming event? Promote it for FREE on Patch's event page. If you haven't, take a second to check out our weekly OMG PD! Unusual and Odd Police Reports from West Roxbury, the South Shore, Cape Cod and the Vineyard.
 The National Weather Service predicts rain and possibly a thunderstorm before 3pm, then a chance of rain. Patchy fog. High near 54. Southwest wind between 13 and 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.  Word of the Day - yuppify : to make appealing to yuppies; to infuse with the qualities or values of yuppies Stop by the Cape Cod Community College Multi-cultural Festival from 10 am to 4 pm. Barnstable High School has a Community Open House from 1 to 4 pm. Check out an Evening at Wimpy's tomorrow.
The National Weather Service predicts it will be partly sunny, with a high near 39. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east.  Word of the Day - abeyance\uh-BAY-unss\ 1) a lapse in succession during which there is no person in whom a title is vested 2) temporary inactivity, suspension Did you miss the story about the drug bust in West Barnstable where Barnstable Police seized more than $30K in cash and drugs?  Tonight is the BHS Celebration Comedy Nite and Silent Auction at the Cape Codder. Want to see who won our Best of Breakfast? Stay tuned.
The National Weather Service predicts rain before 11am, then rain and snow likely between 11am and noon, then rain likely after noon. Patchy fog. High near 40. East wind between 14 and 18 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.  Word of the Day - bosky \BAH-skee\ 1) having abundant trees or shrubs 2) of or relating to a woods Yesterday we featured Busy Bodies as the Business of the Week. Tell the community what you think about it in a review! Alright, one day left (polling ends at 9 am on Friday) to tell everyone who you …
The National Weather Service predicts snow, mainly after 3pm. High near 37. Calm wind becoming east between 6 and 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.  Word of the Day - livelong: whole, entire Looking for a volunteer opprotunity to work with kids? Check out the mentoring program by the Supporting Our Youth Task Force. Want free music? Then read this update from the Hyannis Public Library. Want to warm up and relieve a bit of stress this morning? Don't forget about free yoga at HYCC.

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