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Hyannis Woman Recognized for Volunteer Work

On May 5th, 2013 the VA Boston Healthcare System presented the Presidential Lifetime Acievement Award to Mrs. Eleanor Lewis of Hyannis for her extraordinary volunteer efforts over the past 35 years. It is with great pride that we share with the members of our community, the news of this well …

Awareness

GIRL SCOUT CAMP HELPS GIRLS MAKE THE GRADE

(Eastern Mass.) – Is a good education worth investing in? The U.S. government has been grappling with this question and whether to cut $85 million out of the federal education budget. According to research from the American Camp Association (ACA), over the summer, children can forget up to two …

Awareness

Bank of Cape Cod sponsors Tales of Cape Cod lecture series

If walls could talk there would be plenty of stories to tell at the Olde Colonial Courthouse on Route 6A in Barnstable Village, a building that dates from 1772 and is a Registered Historic Landmark. Bringing stories of the building as well Cape Cod’s rich history to life, is exactly what Tales of …

Social Services

DRIVER SAFETY COURSES OFFERED IN BARNSTABLE THIS JUNE

Now is your chance to refine your driving skills and travel safe with an AARP Driver Safety course.  AARP Driver Safety courses are designed to help drivers age 50+ familiarize themselves with the current rules of the road, defensive driving techniques, and how to operate vehicles more safely in …

Patch Reads

Regional Tourism Councils present Champions of Tourism Awards

The 16 Regional Tourism Councils of Massachusetts conferred awards upon two legislators with a record of supporting the travel and tourism industry in the Commonwealth. The Champions of Tourism Awards were presented on Wednesday, May 8, 2013 to: ‐ Senator Eileen Donoghue (D‐Lowell) – immediate past…

Volunteers Needed

Red Cross Blood Drive Volunteers Needed

The Red Cross is looking for reception and refreshment volunteers to help at blood drives in the Cape Cod area.  Anyone who is 14 years or older can become a Red Cross volunteer.  We have various volunteer opportunities throughout each month and across the Cape.   Reception volunteers are the face …

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Provincetown Photos

Provincetown, MA has so much to offer and here are some pictures of the beatiful town at the tip of the Cape.  These images are courtesy of the Lobster Pot restaurant in Provincetown.                 Please visit our Facebook page at:                         http://facebook.com/ptownlobsterpot

Social Services

Happy Mother's Day from The Fresh Air Fund!

HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY FROM THE FRESH AIR FUND   Mother’s Day is a special occasion to celebrate the women in our lives who take the time to care for us. Many women in Cape Cod take on the role of Fresh Air mom, as they open their hearts to New York City children through The Fresh Air Fund’s Volunteer …

Social Services

Cape & Islands United Way launches website and marketing partnerships to support small business giving

Dennisport, May 8th, 2013 – At a press conference on May 8th at the Cape Media Center in Dennisport, MA, The Cape & Islands United Way re-launched an enhanced Rising Tide Small Business Partnership Program and its dedicated website, www.risingtidebusiness.com along with new marketing partnerships…

Promotions

YPDBLUE 5K Road Race

Yarmouth Police Relief Association 6th Annual 5K.  Date: May 19th, 2013 Time: 11:00 am adult race          10:00 am kids race Race benefits the YPRA, National Law Enforcement Memorial Fund and other charities. Cost: $20 pre-registration, $25 day of for adults          $10 for kids race Location: …

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