Five Things You Need to Know Today: May 20, 2012

Great weather for fishing... And it's National Small Business Week!

1. It will continue to be sunny today, with a high near 68. East wind 7 to 10 mph becoming south. Tonight, look for partly cloudy skies, with a low around 55. East wind between 5 and 8 mph. Enjoy it today, folks because the the next three days look a little sketchy with possible rain. 2. Gyre \ˈjī(-ə)r\ - : a circular or spiral motion or form; especially : a giant circular oceanic surface current. 3. Baseball may not be your thing but if it is and you appreciate the legends of the game, then you can meet one in person today at Lowell Park in Cotuit at 1:00 pm. Yes, that's right, former longtime University of North Carolina head baseball coach and current Cotuit Kettleers field manager Mike Roberts will be in town to give a clinic on his …

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Five Things You Need to Know Today: May 19, 2012

By day, a great time to "garden" and by night, It's Time Once Again to "Figawi"

1. If you're not out in your yard working, on some beach casting a line into the surf or just taking a much-needed long walk, well, then you mustn't enjoy this beautiful, sunny weather we're having.  Today's forecast calls for mostly sunny skies, with a high near 67. East wind between 9 and 11 mph. Tonight it will be mostly clear, with a low around 50. East wind between 3 and 6 mph. 2. If you'd like to support your local firefighters and get some exercise while you're at it, then this morning's your chance at the 20th Annual Barnstable Village Road Race which begins at the Barnstable County Complex on Route 6A in Barnstable Village at 10:30 am. Registration for the three- or five-mile race and the non-competitive three-mile walk begins at …

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Five Things You Need to Know for Today: May 18, 2012

Sweet Sunshine Abounds by Day, Youth Night at the Cape Cod Mall, by Night !

1. The birds have plenty to chirp about today as more of the beautiful weather from yesterday continues and ushers in a whole weekend of warmth and clear, sunny skies. Today will be mostly sunny, with a high near 65. Northeast wind 6 to 8 mph becoming south. Tonight will be mostly clear, with a low around 44. South wind at 6 mph becoming east. 2. Veracity \və-ˈra-sə-tē\ - 1: devotion to the truth : truthfulness; 2: power of conveying or perceiving truth; 3: conformity with truth or fact : accuracy. 3. Well, kids, there'll be no Rock Night tonight, as is normally the case on Friday nights, but the Hyannis Youth & Community Center on Bassett's Lane in Hyannis still has plenty going on today, including: Stroller Skating from 9:30-10:30 AM. …

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Five Things You Need to Know for Today: May 16, 2012

Tis' Whether to Vote or Fish in Hyannis, But Bring an Umbrella

1. If you've lived on Cape Cod for any amount of time, you know the weather can change when you least expect it, but all indicators point to showers today and possibly a thunderstorm. Patchy fog before 9 am. High near 65. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent, according to the National Weather Service. 2. If you're a Hyannis resident, then tonight's the night to cast your vote at the Hyannis Fire District Annual Meeting, set for 7:00 pm at Pope John Paul II High School . With multimillion dollar plans in store to replace the aging fire station, it might be a good idea to join in. 3. Pulchritude - \ˈpəl-krə-ˌtüd, -ˌtyüd\: Physical comeliness; from Middle English, from Latin pulchritudin-, pulchritudo, frompulchr-, pulcher beautiful; first …

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Five Things You Need to Know for Today: May 15, 2012

Green Thumbs Unite... Telling Stories in Hyannis

1. Seems like all indications are pointing to two days of possible rain, with a chance of showers starting today after 2 pm. Areas of fog might be settling in before 11 am. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 65. South wind between 11 and 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30percent, according to the National Weather Service. 2. There will be plenty of action today over at Barnstable High School with games being played: boys lacrosse, boys volleyball, girls softball and boys tennis. With all of these superlative Red Raider teams sporting winning records, it's a sure bet for some afternoon entertainment if you have the time. 3. If you have a green thumb and are yearning to find like-minded souls here in town, …

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Five Things You Need to Know for Today: May 13, 2012

Spring has sprung, time to get active in Barnstable.

1. The most important thing today is not to forget your Mom! That's right, today is Mother's Day. Break the bank and buy her a bouquet! Moms always know when it's Mother's Day! 2. Can you feel spring coming? It will be partly sunny today, according to the National Weather Service, with a high near 71. West wind around 11 mph. Early this morning will present a slight chance of showers after 3am, but likely it will just stay mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 20percent. 3. If you'd like a little indoor activity today, the Hyannis Youth & Community Center will be hopping so stop on by with your sneakers on or your skates ready: Cape Cod Roller Hockey League 12-3pm. Peteca 3-6pm. Indoor Flag Football 6-9pm. Open …

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Five Things You Need to Know Today: May 12, 2012

Garden dreams, baseball and beer

Saturday: Wake up sleepy head! Today will be a gorgeous day, according to the National Weather Service, with abundant sunshine and a high near 66. West wind between 10 and 13 mph. Tonight, not so bad, as it will be partly cloudy, with a low around 54. West wind between 11 and 13 mph. Word of the Day: Disingenuous - : lacking in candor; also : giving a false appearance of simple frankness : calculating. Want to shoot some baskets today on one of the nicest parquet basketball floors on Cape Cod or maybe play a little pick-up basketball? Well then head right over to the Hyannis Youth & Community Center in downtown Hyannis – the Barnstable Recreation Department has an “open gym” there from 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Oh yeah, and speaking of …

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Are You Ready for Some Football?

Five Things You Need to Know: Feb. 3

1. The National Weather Service says it'll be cloudy through mid-morning today, then gradually clearing, with a high near 37. North wind between 9-13 mph. Tonight, there will be increasing cloudiness, with a low around 28. Northwest wind between 9 and 11 mph. 2. The Barnstable High School Girls and Boys varsity basketball teams are a combined 24-4 on the season and both remain undefeated in the Old Colony League. Last night, girls' captain Rogetta Donalson scored a career-high 29 points versus Taunton High School in a nailbiting 48-47 victory. Tonight, the boys hope to keep the Red Raiders' hoop train rolling on the road versus Taunton at 6:30 pm.  3. If you fancy even a remote interest in your own genealogical background, you'll love …

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Five things you need to know today, July 8.

1)  The National Weather Service forecasts a chance of showers and thunderstorms today, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. East wind between 6 and 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. 2)  The South Congregational Church of Centerville will host a lobster roll dinner tonight from 5 to 7pm.  Don't miss out on a great seafood supper!  565 Main St., Centerville. 3)  The Whale & Dolphin Society has catergorized scars on humpback whales to gain data to help them navigate safely in our seas. They face hazards in our oceans; collision with a ship's bow or propellor and also entanglement in fishing gear. Join Barnstable Land Trust and Lee Burns, retired scientist, as he discusses identification and tracking of these cetaceans…

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Five things you need to know today, July 5th.

1) The National Weather Service predicts today to be sunny, with a high near 83. Northwest wind 6 to 9 mph becoming southwest. 2) Fitness Boot Camp will be held today at 6am in the HYCC gym. No two classes are ever the same. Experience fun, creative motivating and incredibly effective workouts for fat loss, strenth, cardio and more. Fitness and sports medicine professional Tony Colesano of Crescendo Sport and Fitness will challenge you with a current and cutting edge approach to health and fitness. All levels are welcome. For more information visit www.sportandfitness.org. 3) The Marstons Mills Public Library will host Record and Perform a Radio Play, today from 6pm - 8pm. Broadway and television actress Nancy Reardon will work with kids …

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