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Tuesday, May 8, 2012

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Rain, Ospreys and Music

Five Things You Need to Know Today: May 8, 2012

The National Weather Service predicts a chance of showers, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. South wind between 10 and 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.  Word of the Day - satiety \suh-TYE-uh-tee\ 1: the quality or state of being fed or gratified to or beyond capacity : surfeit, fullness 2: the revulsion or disgust caused by overindulgence or excess Tell us where you go when you're on a staycation and looking for family friendly fun in Patch's Best of Readers' Choice. If you like local music, check out the finalists in Patch's Regional Battle of the Bands and vote for your favorite.  Love Ospreys? Stop by Sturgis Library to learn more about the…

Thursday, April 12, 2012

5 Things You Need To Know Today

Poetry & Pastry, April Vacay and Patriot's Day Event

Five Things You Need to Know Today: April 12

The National Weather Service predicts scattered showers, mainly after 9am. Cloudy, with a high near 52. North wind between 10 and 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Word of the Day - emote \ih-MOHT\ : to give expression to emotion especially in acting Want to learn more about gardening programs at Long Pasture, what's happening at Hyannis Youth and Community Center for April Vacation or Hyannis Supporting Our Youth mentoring? Check out our announcements page! Marstons Mills Public Library hosting Poésie et pâtisserie au printemps (Poetry and pastry in spring!) - enjoy literature, coffee, tea, wine, Perrier and other fine beverages,  as well as French pastry from Momo’s Food Emporium, salon style. Don't miss the Barnstable Patriot's …

Wednesday, April 4, 2012

5 Things You Need To Know Today

Partly Sunny, Incunabulum and STEM

Five Things You Need to Know Today: April 4

 

Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Warm, Swap for a Cause and Break-in Warning

Five Things You Need to Know Today: March 7

 

Tuesday, March 6, 2012

5 Things You Need To Know Today

High 30s, Dentists, Blogging and Food

Five Things You Need to Know Today: March 6

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 and sweet, blogging is a great way to share your news with the community. Hungry to learn more about our food systems and how they might look in the …

Tuesday, February 7, 2012

5 Things You Need To Know Today

Sun, Alberto's and Steinway

Five Things You Need to Know Today: Feb. 7

The National Weather Service predicts it will be sunny, with a high near 47. Northwest wind between 7 and 9 mph. Word of the Day - propinquity 1) nearness of blood, kinship 2) nearness in place or time, proximity Have you been to Alberto's? Tell us what you think of it here in our Review This post. Ever wonder how the Steinway Piano evolved? Stop by Hyannis Public Library tonight to learn. Looking for homework help for your students? Check out this announcement from the Supporting Our Youth Task Force. 

Thursday, January 19, 2012

5 Things You Need To Know Today

Wine, Free Dunkin' and Property Values

Five Things You Need to Know Today: Jan. 19

The National Weather Service Predicts mostly sunny, with a high near 34. North wind 5 to 8 mph becoming south. Looks like snow may be in the forecast for Friday and this weekend. Word of the Day - reductive: of, relating to, causing, or involving reduction 2: of or relating to reductionism, reductionistic. Tomorrow is an American Red Cross Blood Drive at Centerville Masons Fraternal Lodge from 1pm - 6pm. Every donor may receive a free pound of Dunkin' Donuts coffee.  There is a Argentina wine tasting event at the Grand Cru Bar.  Curious what your home is worth? Take a peek here at the town of Barnstable property value finder.

Wednesday, January 11, 2012

5 Things You Need To Know Today

Centerville Author's Jazz Event, New Website, Word of the Day

Five Things You Need to Know Today: Jan. 10

The National Weather Service predicts it will be mostly clear, with a low around 26. Northwest wind between 8 and 10 mph. There is a high wind warning in effect. Housing Assistance Corporation launched its new website yesterday. Take a look at http://www.HAConCapeCod.org/ Ride on Duke's train on Feb. 4 with Barnstable Intermediate School teacher and author Mick Carlon at an eclectic event featuring soul food, jazz, history and his book "Riding on Duke's Train." Word of the day from the Merriam-Webster.com - didactic: 1) a. designed or intended to teach b. intended to convey instruction and information as well as pleasure and entertainment 2) making moral observations Patch was named #4 by ComScore in the local media space based on traffic!

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