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"David and Norma," photographs by David Mutch and artwork by Norma Mutch

Exhibits/Galleries Region: Lower Cape. Town: Orleans. Category: Arts/Entertainment. Friday, November 20, 2009. through Nov. 28, Snow Library, Marian Crane Gallery, Main Street, Orleans.

"Recent Gifts to the PAAM Collection"

Exhibits/Galleries Opening 7 p.m. Nov. 20. Featuring a sampling of exceptional pieces recently given to the permanent collection of the Provincetown Art Association and Museum. PAAM maintains more than 2,500 pieces of contemporary and historical American art representing 600 artists who studied, created, lived, and played in Provincetown, the nation's oldest active art colony. PAAM's collection holdings are exhibited on a rotating basis throughout the year, allowing public access to major pieces of influential American art. For more information please visit www.paam.org or call 508-487-1750. Region: Lower Cape. Town: Provincetown. Category: Arts/Entertainment. Venue website: WWW.PAAM.ORG. Friday, November 20, 2009. through Jan. 17, Provincetown Art Association and Museum, 460 Commercial St.

"Studio Arts Faculty Exhibit"

Exhibits/Galleries Final celebration of Higgins Art Gallery's 20th anniversary includes an exhibition of multidimensional and expressive artwork created by current Cape Cod Community College studio arts faculty. The collection showcases the professional work of over 15 artists/educators who teach courses ranging from drawing, design, painting, sculpture, the foundations courses necessary for the study of art, to mosaics silk screening, printmaking and graphic arts. The exhibit runs from November 19 to December 16. Gallery hours are Monday-Friday, 10am-4pm. For more information call 508-362-2131 x4484 or visit www.higginsartgallery.org. Region: Mid Cape. Town: Barnstable. Village: West Barnstable. Category: Arts/Entertainment. Cost: Free and open to all. Phone: 508-362-2131 x 4484. Directions: Rt. 6 to Exit 6 North on Iyannough Rd. 1/4 mile on the right. Friday, November 20, 2009. through Dec. 16, Higgins Art Gallery, Tilden Arts Center, Cape Cod Community College, 2240 Iyannough Road, West Barnstable.

Paintings by Marion Harcourt

Exhibits/Galleries Presented by Guild of Harwich Artists. Region: Lower Cape. Town: Harwich. Category: Arts/Entertainment. Friday, November 20, 2009. through Dec. 31, Cape Cod Five Cents Savings Bank, routes 137 and 39, East Harwich.

Photos with Santa

Holidays Santa Claus and his elves arrive at Cape Cod Mall on Friday, November 20, where they will take up residence for the upcoming holiday season. Santa will be available to accept wish lists and pose for professional photos daily throughout Christmas. Hours are Monday through Saturday from 10 AM – 8 PM, and Sunday from 12 PM – 6 PM, with short breaks to feed his reindeer. Additionally, he’ll be available for pictures with our four-legged and winged friends on special Pet Photo Nights scheduled for November 23 and 30, and December 7 from 5-8 PM. Pets should be leashed or crated and should use the entrance between Regal Cinema and Sears. On Saturday, December 5 at 9 AM, Santa will host a special “Storytime with Santa” event which will include craft making, snacks and a story read by Saint Nick, himself. The event is free. Please bring a blanket to sit on. Region: Mid Cape. Town: Barnstable. Village: Hyannis. Category: Arts/Entertainment. Cost: Photo package prices vary. Phone: 508-771-0200. Friday, November 20, 2009. through Dec. 24, Cape Cod Mall, Route 132, Hyannis.

Narcotics Anonymous

AA Meetings For meetings in New England area visit www.newenglandna.org. Helpline: 866-NAHELPU or 866-624-3578. Category: Community. Friday, November 20, 2009. Cape Cod Area P.O. Box 684 Hyannis, MA 02601.

Celebration of Crafts - 2009 Craft Fair

Sales 15th Annual Professional Arts and Crafts Fair, runs 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 21-22. American made craft vendors. Luncheon/pastries for sale. Photos with Santa Claus, chilren's activities. Region: Upper Cape. Town: Bourne. Category: Community. Friday, November 20, 2009. Upper Cape Cod Regional Technical School, 220 Sandwich Road, Bourne.

Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary

Museums Nature center/trail open daily, dawn until dusk. Ponds, vernal pools, buttonbush swamp, salt marsh, and other habitats in a 110-acre sanctuary. Along trails are groves of tupelo, holly and spruce trees. Large oak trees, along with red maple, interspersed throughout property. Trails easy to walk with gentle slopes along mowed grass paths ending with views of Barnstable Harbor. Programs and activities offered. $4, $3 seniors and children age 3-12. Region: Mid Cape. Town: Barnstable. Village: Cummaquid. Category: Arts/Entertainment. Phone: 508-362-7475. Friday, November 20, 2009. 345 Bone Hill Road, Barnstable.

The Porter Thermometer Museum

Museums Almost always open. Display of more than 4,800 antique, rare and art-deco devices; traveling thermometer-history lecture geared for all ages. Listed in Guinness World Records. Region: Upper Cape. Village: Onset. Category: Arts/Entertainment. Phone: 508-295-5504. Email: thermometerman@aol.com. Friday, November 20, 2009. 49 Zarahemla Road, Onset.

Coat collection for Tenth Annual Coat Giveway

Fundraisers Accepting new or used coats and jackets, any size, in good condition. Donations accepted through November. Coats available November through February at no cost. 508-291-3565, ext. 10. Region: Upper Cape. Village: Onset. Category: Community. Friday, November 20, 2009. Ethel E. Hammond School, 13 Highland Ave. Onset.

Holiday Pie Drive

Fundraisers Purchase a pie at regular price and donate a pie to the Sandwich Food Pantry in your name for just $10. Beth's Special Teas delivers the pies in time for the holiday. Region: Upper Cape. Town: Sandwich. Directions: Rte 6A to Jarves Street - 16 Jarves Street on the left. Category: Community. Registration: n/a. Cost: n/a. Reservations: n/a. Phone: 508-888-7716. Friday, November 20, 2009. Beth's Special Teas 16 Jarves Street Sandwich, MA 02563.

George Gritzbach

Blues 508-778-4188. Village: Hyannis. Town: Barnstable. Region: Mid Cape. Category: Arts/Entertainment. Friday, November 20, 2009. Harry’s Blues Bar & Grill, 700 Main St. Hyannis.

DJ Cizzle

DJs Region: Mid Cape. Town: Barnstable. Village: Hyannis. Category: Arts/Entertainment. Friday, November 20, 2009. 586 Bistro & Bar, 586 Main St. Hyannis.

Deidre Reilly

Irish 508-771-0100. Region: Mid Cape. Town: Yarmouth. Village: West Yarmouth. Category: Arts/Entertainment. Friday, November 20, 2009. Irish Village Restaurant & Pub, 512 Main St. West Yarmouth.

Karaoke Madness

Karaoke 508-540-2500. Region: Upper Cape. Town: Falmouth. Category: Arts/Entertainment. Friday, November 20, 2009. Falmouth Inn, 824 Main St.

"What would Johnny do?"

Pop/Rock 508-255-0212. Region: Lower Cape. Town: Orleans. Village: East Orleans. Category: Arts/Entertainment. Friday, November 20, 2009. The Barley Neck Inn, 5 Beach Road, East Orleans.

57 Heavy

Pop/Rock 508-771-1776. Region: Mid Cape. Town: Barnstable. Village: Hyannis. Category: Arts/Entertainment. Friday, November 20, 2009. British Beer Company, 412 Main St. Hyannis.

Flip Top Head

Pop/Rock 508-833-9590. Region: Upper Cape. Town: Sandwich. Category: Arts/Entertainment. Friday, November 20, 2009. British Beer Company, 46 Route 6A, Sandwich.

Flydown

Pop/Rock 508-540-9600. Region: Upper Cape. Town: Falmouth. Category: Arts/Entertainment. Friday, November 20, 2009. British Beer Company, 263 Grand Ave. Falmouth.

Live entertainment

Pop/Rock 508-430-1100. Region: Lower Cape. Town: Harwich. Category: Arts/Entertainment. Friday, November 20, 2009. Jake Rooney’s, Route 28, Harwich.

Phoenix River

Pop/Rock 508-563-1818. Region: Upper Cape. Town: Bourne. Village: Cataumet. Category: Arts/Entertainment. Friday, November 20, 2009. The Courtyard Restaurant and Pub, 1337 County Road, Cataumet.

Lap swimming

Classes/Workshops Mon/Wed/Fri 5am-7am; 12:15-1:15pm; 5:30pm-7pm Tues/Thurs 5am-8am; 12:15-1:15pm; 6:30-8:30pm Sat 6-8am; 11-1pm. Region: Upper Cape. Town: Sandwich. Village: East Sandwich. Category: Community. Cost: $10 pay as you go; $89/month; $179/ 3 months; $249/ 6 months; $389/year. Registration: Registration required. Phone: 508-888-5300. Email: register@scslearn.org. Directions: Easy to get to! Just off Exit 3, Mid-Cape Highway, E. Sandwich MA 02537. Friday, November 20, 2009, 5:00 AM – 6:00 AM. Sandwich Community School Pool at Sandwich High School. For more info visit www.scslearn.org.

Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous

AA Meetings Meeting. Information: 508-693-7621. Town: Marthas Vineyard. Category: Community. Friday, November 20, 2009, 7:30 AM. First Baptist Church - Parish House, 66 William St. Vineyard Haven.

Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous

AA Meetings Meeting. Information: 508-295-8539. Region: Upper Cape. Category: Community. Friday, November 20, 2009, 8:00 AM. Church of the Good Shepherd, 74 High St. lower rear, Wareham.

Hiring Smart – Selecting High Performance Employees for the New Economy

Business As the Cape moves toward recovery from this recession the new economy that emerges will give employers the opportunity to hire for the future. Learn about some cutting-edge and proven employee selection practices that can help you to hire smart and create a “high performance” workforce. This session by Warren Rutherford, Owner of The Executive Suite will cover – How to redefine the job role to fit an applicant’s or employee’s natural talents, and the future fit of your business, and How to engage employees to define your business’ long-term strategies. Region: Lower Cape. Category: Business. Registration: Take the Hiring Smart Survey at http://www.theexecutivesuite.com/?page_id=637. Cost: Free. Artist/event website: www.theexecutivesuite.com. Reservations: Pre-registration is required. Phone: 508-778-7700. Friday, November 20, 2009, 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM. Community Development Partnership, 3 Main Street, Unit 7 Eastham.

H1N1 Free Workshop for Cape Businesses

Business Courses As a public service for local businesses and human resources professionals, The Cape Cod Human Resources Association (CCHRA) is pleased to announce that it is hosting a free workshop on Pandemic Preparedness and Business Continuity Planning, at the Holiday Inn, 1127 Iyannough Road (Route 132) in Hyannis on Friday, November 20, 2009, from 8:30 – 9:30 A.M. The workshop will be presented by Lisa Crowner, Regional Health Educator and Trainer for Emergency Preparedness with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. Ms. Crowner’s expertise and knowledge of this timely topic will help address the many common concerns business owners have regarding how to maintain operations and assist employees during a pandemic outbreak such as the H1N1 virus. Due to limited space availability, registration is required for attendance at this free workshop. To register, please go to the CCHRA website at www.cchraonline.com and click on “Calendar of Events” and then click on the date of the event. If you should have any… Region: Mid Cape. Town: Barnstable. Village: Hyannis. Reservations: Email splumb@capecodonline.com. Category: Business. Cost: Free to the local business community. Friday, November 20, 2009, 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM. Holiday Inn Rte 132 Hyannis MA.

Mashpee Food Pantry

Clubs / Organizations The food pantry is open Fridays 9-11 AM & Thursdays 5-7 PM. Donations of non-perishables needed: baby food, canned fruit, cereal, evaporated milk, instant milk, jelly, juice boxes, peanut butter, potatoes, soup, spaghetti etc. Region: Upper Cape. Town: Mashpee. Category: Community. Phone: 508-539-1440. Directions: Call for directions or visit web site www.mashpeefoodpantry.org. Friday, November 20, 2009, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM. 1 Wampanoag Drive Mashpee.

Art Classes & Workshops for Kids & Adults!

Classes/Workshops Watercolors, Pastels, oils, Drawing, Kids Create after school Art Programs. Teen mentoring for art students. Yoga, Meditation & More! Region: Upper Cape. Town: Mashpee. Category: Community. Cost: Varies. Phone: 508-292-1417. Email: info@cltartcenter.com. Directions: 36 Bates Road, Mashpee Commons. Next to Zoes Pizza, across from Woodruffs Art Center. Artist/event website: www.cltartcenter.com. Friday, November 20, 2009, 9:00 AM. Three Fish & a Ram Community Art Center Mashpee MA.

Watercolor workshop

Classes/Workshops Led by Priscilla Levesque. Class runs 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Nov. 20 and 21. $115 fee. Students should have some previous experience in drawing and will need to bring own supplies. Registration: 508-564-4616 or email priscilla@priscillaart.com. Region: Upper Cape. Village: Cataumet. Category: Community. Friday, November 20, 2009, 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM. Cataumet Arts Center, 76 Scraggy Neck Road.

S.H.I.N.E. COUNSELING

Health Fairs / Talks S.H.I.N.E. Counselors are available the 1st and 3rd Fridays from 9-12 to help answer questions regarding Medicare and Medicaid, as well as other health programs. We encourage you to make an appointment. Region: Upper Cape. Town: Mashpee. Category: Community. Phone: 508-539-1440. Directions: Route 151 past Mashpee Commons. Friday, November 20, 2009, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Mashpee Senior Center 26 Frank E. Hicks Drive Mashpee.

Overeaters Anonymous

AA Meetings Information: 508-428-9848. Region: Mid Cape. Town: Barnstable. Village: Centerville. Category: Community. Friday, November 20, 2009, 9:00 AM. South Congregational Church, Main Street, Centerville.

Reiki clinic

Clinics Category: Community. Phone: 508-477-4508. Friday, November 20, 2009, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM. The Brain Center, Promontory Point, New Seabury, Mashpee.

Candlepin Bowling for Seniors

Games Region: Upper Cape. Town: Falmouth. Category: Community. Cost: Candlepin bowling will take place on Friday mornings at 9:30. Please call Jane Karp at 508-477-6779 for more information. Friday, November 20, 2009, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM. Leary Family Amusement Center Town Hall Square Falmouth.

Thrift Boutique

Sales The thrift shop is open all year. Hours of operation are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 9AM-1PM and on Thursday from 9AM-3PM. Come in and browse. We have clothing, household items, boutique quality china, crystal and jewelry and much more. Perhaps you would like to volunteer, as a substitute or on a permanent basis. If you would like to join our wonderful volunteers, please call Jean Noussee at 508-477-2330. Donations are accepted during normal OPEN hours ONLY. Region: Upper Cape. Town: Mashpee. Category: Community. Friday, November 20, 2009, 9:00 AM. across from Mashpee Senior Center Frank E. Hicks Drive, Mashpee.

Life Drawing

Classes/Workshops Chester I. Solomon Life Drawing at PAAM. Live model. Join Us! $10 per session or $45 for five. Region: Lower Cape. Town: Provincetown. Category: Community. Reservations: None needed. Phone: 508-487-1750. Email: gryderomalley@Paam.org. Directions: Take Route 6 to Snail Road, Turn Right onto Commercial Street. Ticket Phone: 508.487.1750. Venue website: www.paam.org. Artist/event website: www.paam.org. Friday, November 20, 2009, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM. Provincetown Art Association and Museum 460 Commercial Street.

Sandwich Glass Museum

Museums Museum displays over 6,000 glass objects produced in Sandwich during the 19th and 20th centuries. Glassblowing demonstrations, multi-media presentation, gift shop, contemporary glass gallery and new introductory exhibits. Open daily through December. $5, $1.25 ages 6-14, group rates available. 508-888-0251. Region: Upper Cape. Town: Sandwich. Category: Arts/Entertainment. Friday, November 20, 2009, 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM. 129 Main St.

Annual Christmas sale

Sales Sales starts Nov. 13 and runs 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays through Christmas. 508-888-9808 or 508-888-0170. Region: Upper Cape. Village: Sagamore Beach. Directions: corner of Scusset Beach Raod. Category: Community. Friday, November 20, 2009, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Red Roost Thrift Shop, 82 Old Plymouth Road, Sagamore Beach.

Zion Union Heritage Museum

Museums Open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and noon-4 p.m. Sundays. Mission is to celebrate African-American and Cape Verdean population as well as other ethnic and demographic diversity of the town of Barnstable, Cape Cod and the Islands. Cultural exhibits with artifacts and art, local arts and crafts and opportunities to promote oral, public and local history projects. $5, $2 children. Region: Mid Cape. Town: Barnstable. Village: Hyannis. Category: Arts/Entertainment. Phone: 508-790-9466. Friday, November 20, 2009, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. 276 North St. Hyannis.

Reiki Clinic

Clinics Free 15 minute chair treatments. Region: Upper Cape. Town: Bourne. Village: Sagamore. Directions: Conveniently located next to Christmas Tree Shop and Chocolatte. Category: Health. Cost: Free. Artist/event website: www.all4healingwellnesscenter.com. Phone: 508-888-1732. Friday, November 20, 2009, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM. All 4 Healing Wellness Center 23 Cranberry Highway.

Toad Hall at Simmons Homestead Inn

Museums Collection of over 50 classic sport cars; restored, red, and running. www.SimmonsHomesteadInn.com or www.toadhallcars.com. Category: Arts/Entertainment. Cost: $8, $4 ages 10-16, children under 10 free with parents. Phone: 508-778-4934. Friday, November 20, 2009, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM. 288 Scudder Ave. Hyannisport.

D-Y Duplicate Bridge Club

Bridge Open to all. Category: Community. Phone: 508-394-3377. Friday, November 20, 2009, 11:45 AM. Yarmouth Senior Center 528 Forest Road South Yarmouth.

Cribbage

Games Category: Community. Phone: 508-385-5067. Friday, November 20, 2009, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Dennis Senior Center Route 134 East Dennis.

Duplicate bridge

Bridge Region: Upper Cape. Town: Mashpee. Category: Community. Cost: $6, includes snacks and coffee. Friday, November 20, 2009, 12:30 PM. Mashpee Council on Aging 25 Frank E. Hicks Drive Mashpee.

Handmade for the Holidays Craft Circle II

Clubs / Organizations Join other crafters and create items for donation! Region: Mid Cape. Town: Barnstable. Village: West Barnstable. Category: Community. Cost: FREE. Reservations: http://handmadeholidays.eventbrite.com. Registration: http://handmadeholidays.eventbrite.com. Phone: 508-362-9866. Directions: Route 6 to exit 5. Follow Route 149 north toward Route 6A. Yummy Goods is on left next to the General Store. Artist/event website: http://www.yummygoods.com. Artist/event website 2: http://www.bethdunn.org. Friday, November 20, 2009, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Yummy Goods 2455 Meeting House Way West Barnstable, MA.

Bridge

Bridge Region: Lower Cape. Town: Wellfleet. Category: Community. Phone: 508-349-0313. Friday, November 20, 2009, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Wellfleet Council on Aging 715 Old Kings Highway Wellfleet.

Bridge

Bridge Standard bridge meets every Thursday from 1-4. Category: Community. Directions: Route 151 past Mashpee Commons. Cost: Free. Phone: 508-539-1440. Friday, November 20, 2009, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Mashpee Senior Center 26 Frank E. Hicks Drive Mashpee.

Seaside Bridge Club

Bridge Held upstairs. Region: Lower Cape. Town: Brewster. Category: Community. Cost: $3. Phone: 508-432-7097. Friday, November 20, 2009, 1:00 PM. Brewster Council on Aging Route 6A Brewster.

Mah-jongg

Games Lessons available. Category: Community. Phone: 508-385-5749. Friday, November 20, 2009, 1:00 PM. Barnstable Senior Center, 825 Falmouth Road (Route 28).

Candlepin bowling

Etc. For additional information please call Mashpee Senior Center. 508-539-1440. Region: Upper Cape. Town: Falmouth. Category: Community. Friday, November 20, 2009, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM. Leary Family Amusement Town Hall Square Falmouth.

Veteran Outreach

Clubs / Organizations The Veteran's Outreach Center will begin holding office hours at the Mashpee Senior Center on the 1st and 3rd Fridays from 1:15 to 3 PM. A representative will be there to assist veterans with health care benefits, claims assistance, survivor benefits, and to answer questions relating to veterans' issues. All are welcome to stop by with your questions. Region: Upper Cape. Town: Mashpee. Category: Community. Phone: 508-539-1440. Directions: Route 151 past Mashpee Commons. Friday, November 20, 2009, 1:15 PM – 4:00 PM. Mashpee Senior Center 26 Frank E. Hicks Drive Mashpee.

Veterans' Outreach

Health Fairs / Talks A representative from the Veteran's Outreach Center in Hyannis will be at the Mashpee Senior Center on the 1st and 3rd Fridays to assist veterans with healthcare benefits, claims assistance, survivor benefits, and to answer any questions relating to veteran's issues. Category: Health. Reservations: Please call to schedule your half-hour appointment. Phone: 508-539-1440. Friday, November 20, 2009, 1:15 PM – 3:00 PM. Mashpee Senior Center 26 Frank E. Hicks Drive Mashpee.

Veterans' Outreach Center

Clinics The veterans' Outreach Center will hold office hours at the Mashpee Senior Center on the 1st and 3rd Fridays from 1:15 to 3 PM. A representative will be there to assist veterans with healthcare benefits, claims assistance, survivor benefits, and to answer any questions relating to veteran's issues. All are welcome. Stop by with your questions. Category: Health. Phone: 508-539-1440. Friday, November 20, 2009, 1:15 PM – 3:00 PM. Mashpee Senior Center 26 Frank E. Hicks Drive Mashpee.

Reiki clinic

Clinics Call for appointment. Category: Community. Phone: 508-349-2678. Friday, November 20, 2009, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM. United Methodist Church, Main Street, Wellfleet.

Arthritis Pool Class

Classes/Workshops Water walking & strengthening exercises in our 4 ft deep heated lap pool. Open to non-members. Tuesday & Thursday 2-3pm. Carol Penfield, NPc, is instructor. Bring your suit, a towel, and a bathing cap. (We do sell caps here.) No registration required. Region: Lower Cape. Town: Chatham. Category: Community. Cost: First class free. Phone: 508 945-3555. Email: carol@chathamhealthclub.com. Directions: Crowell Rd off Rte 28. From Harwich turn left at the traffic light. From Orleans turn right at the blinking light. Artist/event website: www.chathamhealthclub.com. Friday, November 20, 2009, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM. Chatham Health & Swim Club 251 Crowell Road Chatham, MA 02633.

Bridge for intermediate-level players

Bridge Region: Lower Cape. Town: Orleans. Category: Community. Phone: 508-255-6333. Friday, November 20, 2009, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Orleans Senior Center 150 Rock Harbor Road Orleans.

Multigenerational Book Discussion Club

Clubs / Organizations Child and a parent, relative or caregiver read the book and come to the library to discuss it. November's selection is Sophie Hartley, on strike by Stephanie Greene. Readers please register and pick up a copy of the book in the Children's Room. Region: Mid Cape. Town: Barnstable. Village: Hyannis. Category: Community. Cost: None. Phone: 508-775-2280. Friday, November 20, 2009, 3:45 PM – 4:30 PM. Hyannis Public Library 401 Main Street Hyannis MA 02601.

Free Art Reception

Exhibits/Galleries November 20, 5-7pm. Come celebrate the artwork of students of the Harwich Alternative Learning Program, in the Vault, November 18-29. Meet the artists and enjoy the art and refreshments. All are welcome. Cultural Center of Cape Cod, 307 Old Main St. South Yarmouth 508-394-7100. www.cultural-center.org. Region: Mid Cape. Town: Yarmouth. Category: Arts/Entertainment. Cost: Free and open to the public. Phone: 508-394-7100. Directions: Rt 6, Exit 8, (Station Ave.) south toward Bass River, go past light at Rt 28; go one block. Cultural Center is lovely brick building on left; turn left to park in lot. Venue website: www.cultural-center.org. Friday, November 20, 2009, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Cultural Center of Cape Cod, 307 Old Main St. South Yarmouth.

Parenting Grandparents Program

Clubs / Organizations Are you a grandparent raising your grandchildren? The Barnstable Senior Center will be offering a new program especially for parenting grandparents. This program will provide support through facilitated monthly meetings. We encourage you to bring your grandchildren with you as there will be lots of fun activities for them. Meetings will be held on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 5PM. This program is made possible through a grant provided by Elder Services of Cape Cod & the Islands. Please call Madeline Taylor for more information. Region: Mid Cape. Town: Barnstable. Category: Community. Cost: Free. Phone: 508-862-4759. Friday, November 20, 2009, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM. The Barnstable Senior Center Route 28, Hyannis.

KIDS PAJAMA PARTY

Kids' Activities Bring the kids down to the Polar Cave in their jammies with a stuffed Polar Bear (or other stuffed animal) and they will receive a FREE ice cream! Region: Upper Cape. Town: Mashpee. Category: Community. Cost: FREE. Phone: 508 477 5553. Email: info@polarcave.com. Directions: Bring the kids down to the Polar Cave in their jammies with a stuffed Polar Bear (or other stuffed animal) and they will receive a FREE ice cream! Venue website: www.polarcave.com. Artist/event website: www.polarcave.com. Friday, November 20, 2009, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Polar Cave Ice Cream Parlour, 22 Falmouth Road, Route 28 Mashpee/Cotuit Town Line Mashpee, MA 02649.

Beer Tasting: Battle of the Beers, part 3

Etc. During the month of November we're declaring war on packaging, style, brand recognition and all other preconceptions. In other words, a battle of the beers! In the middle weight division are the ever-steady Ambers and Brown Ales. Region: Mid Cape. Town: Barnstable. Village: Hyannis. Directions: Take exit 7 off Rt. 6 Take a left onto Yarmouth Rd. At the Rt. 28 lights take a left Look for the three green bottles on the right. Category: Community. Cost: Free of Charge. Venue website: www.grainandvine.com. Phone: 508-775-0660. Friday, November 20, 2009, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM. 101 Iyannough Rd.(Rt. 28) Hyannis, Ma 02601.

Becca The Rockin' Buccaneer

Pop/Rock Rock, Country, Reggae. Region: Mid Cape. Town: Brewster. Village: East Brewster. Directions: V..F.W. Freeman Way Brewster Mass. Category: Arts/Entertainment. Friday, November 20, 2009, 5:00 PM. Brewster V.F.W. Freeman Way Brewster Mass.

"Our Purple Heart: For the Love of Color, Country and Creativity"

Exhibits/Galleries Join us at the Color Obsession Gallery in South Cape Village in Mashpee for the opening of our new show, OUR PURPLE HEART, For the Love of Color, Country & Creativity. Featuring artist James Musto, the reception is Friday evening, 5:30 – 7:30 pm. Jim has created his art for many years in many mediums. His work has been shown in many juried art shows throughout New England. He has taught workshops, lectured, and trained at the Museum of Fine Arts School, RSDI and CCMA & Falmouth Artist Guild and owns a design company with his wife Mary. Together, they have raised a family here on the Cape. We are lucky enough to have their daughter, Amy Musto as one of our gallery artists. “When viewing an exhibit, we must remember the emotion of every line, shape and color is a statement of communication between the artist who records it and the individual who views it.” Jim goes on to say, that Art is a nonverbal language that makes thoughts visible. As an artist, he sees the vast world around him through a different s… Region: Upper Cape. Town: Mashpee. Category: Arts/Entertainment. Cost: Free. Phone: 508-246-6246. Email: events@colorobsessiongallery.com. Directions: Left off of Rte 28 North at the first light past the rotary at Rte 151. Artist/event website: www.colorobsessiongallery.com. Friday, November 20, 2009, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM. Color Obsession Gallery, South Cape Village, 15 Joy St. Mashpee.

Fish Fry

Community Meals $8. Call for takeout only. 508-240-5826. Region: Lower Cape. Town: Eastham. Category: Community. Reservations: Call for takeout only. Friday, November 20, 2009, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM. Orleans-Eastham Elks Lodge, 10 McKoy Road, Eastham.

Holiday Open House

Holidays Craft demonstrations, family holiday photo-op station, children's craft table, refreshments, & music. www.hyanniscountrygarden.com. Region: Mid Cape. Town: Barnstable. Village: Hyannis. Category: Arts/Entertainment. Cost: Free. Phone: 508-775-8703. Friday, November 20, 2009, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM. Hyannis Country Garden, 380 West Main St.

Overeaters Anonymous

AA Meetings 508-362-1190. Region: Mid Cape. Town: Yarmouth. Village: Yarmouth Port. Category: Community. Friday, November 20, 2009, 5:30 PM. Yarmouthport Fire Station, 342 Route 6A, rear entrance.

The 7th Annual Evening for HOW at the Lobster Pot

Fundraisers Chef Tim McNulty and The Lobster Pot will be hosting The 7th Annual Evening for HOW, a night of fine dining and entertainment to benefit Helping Our Women, on Friday, November 20, 2009. For this event, Chef McNulty has designed a special menu, which will include wine selections with dinner and dessert by Pastry Chef Ray. The cost for the event is $150 per person and seating is limited. Music will be provided by the Bart Weisman Jazz Group with jazz vocalist Carol Wyeth, Fred Boyle on keyboards and Provincetown’s own Bart Weisman on drums. They will be performing jazz, swing and Latin music for listening and dancing. Jewelry designer Cynthia Lindgren is, as she has for the past two years, designing a special piece of jewelry for this event that will be available by raffle only at the dinner. Helping Our Women (HOW) is a non-profit community based organization offering direct services to women with chronic and life threatening, or disabling conditions from Provincetown to Eastham. Services include case m… Region: Lower Cape. Town: Provincetown. Artist/event website 2: www.bartweisman.com. Category: Community. Cost: $150 per person. Artist/event website: www.helpingourwomen.org. Reservations: Reservations may be made by contacting the Helping Our Women office. Phone: 508-487-4357. Friday, November 20, 2009, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM. The Lobster Pot Restaurant, Provincetown.

US Census Hiring

Good pay, temporary part-time jobs, flexible hours. Call 1-866-861-2010 to apply. For more information: go to www.2010censusjobs.gov. Village: Hyannis. Phone: 866-861-2010. Artist/event website: www.2010censusjobs.gov. Friday, November 20, 2009, 6:00 PM. Various.

Fish Fry/Grilled Steaks

Community Meals $10-$12. 508-759-2707. Region: Upper Cape. Town: Bourne. Village: Monument Beach. Category: Community. Friday, November 20, 2009, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Weary Travelers, 77 Valley Bars Road, Bourne.

Waldorf School of Cape Cod Pre-Holiday Fair Shopping Night

Sales Join us for a pre-Holiday Fair shopping opportunity complete with handcrafted offerings by 28 juried artisans, mulled cider, hors d’oeuvres and entertainment by the Falmouth Fiddlers. Region: Upper Cape. Town: Bourne. Category: Community. Phone: 508 7594256. Venue website: www.waldorfschoolofcapecod.org. Friday, November 20, 2009, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Waldorf School of Cape Cod 85 Cotuit Road Bourne, MA 02532.

Fabulous Fall Feast Wine Dinner

Community Meals Wines by Joseph Carr. Select beef or native cod entree. Sponsored by Dennis Conservation Trust. $100 per person includes dinner, paired wines, tax & gratuity. Reservations: 508-385-9990. Region: Mid Cape. Town: Dennis. Category: Community. Reservations: Required. Registration: Contact Connie at 508.385.9990 or connie@capebvi.com. Phone: 508.385.9990. Email: connie@capebvi.com. Directions: Route 6A, Dennis, between Old Bass River Road and Route 134. Ticket Phone: 508.385.9990. Artist/event website: www.DennisConservationTrust.com. Friday, November 20, 2009, 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM. Red Pheasant Restaurant, Route 6A, Dennis.

Fall Wine Dinner

Fundraisers Profits benefit Dennis Conservation Trust land preservation efforts. $100 per person includes dinner, paired wines, tax & gratuity. Reservations: connie@capebvi.com or 508-385-9990. Region: Mid Cape. Town: Dennis. Directions: Route 6 to exit 9A; north on Route 134 to Route 6A. Left on 6A; Red Pheasant on the left. Alternate: Old Bass River Rd to 6A; right on 6A; restaurant on right. Category: Community. Artist/event website: www.DennisConservationTrust.com. Reservations: Required connie@capebvi.com or 508.385.9990. Phone: 508.385.9990. Email: connie@capebvi.com. Friday, November 20, 2009, 6:30 PM. Red Pheasant Restaurant, Route 6A, Dennis.

Irish session

Irish Region: Lower Cape. Town: Orleans. Category: Arts/Entertainment. Directions: Rt 6 to Orleans Rotary 6A Rt28 1st light. Cost: Free. Venue website: www.orleansinn.com. Reservations: Recommended. Phone: 508-255-2222. Friday, November 20, 2009, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Orleans Waterfront Inn, 3 Old County Road.

Lee Childs and Kurt Wenzel, reeds and piano

Jazz 508-778-1770. Region: Mid Cape. Town: Barnstable. Village: Hyannis. Category: Arts/Entertainment. Friday, November 20, 2009, 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM. Alberto's, 360 Main St. Hyannis.

Peter and Mike

Pop/Rock Poetry and music open mic before and after. 508-398-9700. Region: Lower Cape. Town: Dennis. Village: Dennis Port. Category: Arts/Entertainment. Friday, November 20, 2009, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Buckie's Biscotti Bakery Cafe, 281 Route 28, Dennisport.

"Romeo & Juliet"

Theater The award winning Nauset High School Drama Club proudly presents their version of Romeo & Juliet taking place in Civil War times. This is the second and FINAL weekend of the show. Category: Arts/Entertainment. Cost: $10 Adults $5 Children. Reservations: Tickets sold at the door only. Email: 11paines@nausetschools.org. Directions: From Route 6, take Brackett road to Nauset road. Take a left onto Nauset road. Take a right onto Cable Road. Take the second entrance to the High School and Park around back. The auditorium entrance is centrally located in the middle of the school's courtyard. Venue website: http://nausetschools.org/nrhs/. Friday, November 20, 2009, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Nauset Regional High School 100 Cable Rd N. Eastham, MA 02651. For more info visit nausetschools.org.

Barnstable High School Drama Club's "Babes in Toyland"

Theater $10. 508-774-6246. Region: Mid Cape. Town: Barnstable. Village: Hyannis. Category: Arts/Entertainment. Cost: $10 per person. Reservations: call 508-774-6246. Email: bhsdcwb@hotmail.com. Artist/event website: www.bhsdc.org. Friday, November 20, 2009, 7:00 PM. 744 W. Main St. Hyannis.

Romeo & Juliet

Theater The award winning Nauset High School Drama Club proudly presents their version of Romeo & Juliet taking place in Civil War times. This is the second and FINAL weekend of the show. Category: Arts/Entertainment. Cost: $10 Adults, $5 Children. Reservations: Tickets sold at the door only. Phone: 508-255-1505. Email: 11paines@nausetschools.org. Directions: From Route 6, take Brackett road to Nauset road. Take a left onto Nauset road. Take a right onto Cable Road. Take the second entrance to the High School and Park around back. The auditorium entrance is centrally located in the middle of the school's courtyard. Venue website: http://nausetschools.org/nrhs/. Friday, November 20, 2009, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM. Nauset Regional High School Theatre. For more info visit nausetschools.org.

Auditions

Auditions Auditions are being held for the Winter Readings Series and for the Holiday productions of Gift of the Magi and A Child's Christmas in Wales, both to be directed by Judith Partelow. Auditions continue Saturday at 1:00pm. Region: Upper Cape. Town: Provincetown. Category: Arts/Entertainment. Artist/event website: www.provincetowntheater.com. Phone: 508-487-7487. Friday, November 20, 2009, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. The Provincetown Theater 238 Bradford Street Provincetown, MA 02657.

Duplicate bridge

Bridge Refreshments. Region: Mid Cape. Town: Dennis. Category: Community. Cost: $3. Phone: 508-432-6859. Friday, November 20, 2009, 7:00 PM. Carleton Hall 1006 Old Bass River Road Dennis.

Gospel Praise Coffee House

Etc. Free and open to the public. All are welcome to come and share their talent, or to hear others share theirs! Karaoke, Music, Poetry and more. Fellowship! Snack bar available. Every month, the third Friday of the month, 7-9 pm. It's a fun time, all are welcome to come and join us. Region: Mid Cape. Town: Barnstable. Village: Hyannis. Directions: North Street at the corner of Winter Street. Category: Community. Cost: Free and open to the public. Reservations: n/a. Friday, November 20, 2009, 7:00 PM. The Salvation Army 100 North Street Hyannis, MA 02601.

Fred Fried & Bruce Abbott

Jazz 508 896-8600. Region: Lower Cape. Town: Brewster. Artist/event website: www.BruceAbbottMusic.com. Artist/event website 2: www.fredfried.com. Category: Arts/Entertainment. Friday, November 20, 2009, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Agro Dolce Bar & Ristorante, 2671 Main Street, Brewster.

Piano Bar

Piano Ann Austin / Vocals. Region: Mid Cape. Town: Yarmouth. Village: Yarmouth Port. Category: Arts/Entertainment. Phone: 774-330-0000. Friday, November 20, 2009, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Lyric Restaurant, 43 Route 6A, Yarmouth Port.

OLIVER! the musical

Theater Box Office open on show dates two hours prior to curtain. Additional hours listed on the website. For online tickets, go to www.falmouththeatreguild.org. 508-548-0400. Shows on Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. $16, $14 seniors & students. Friday, November 20, 2009, 7:30 PM. Falmouth Theatre Guild, 58 Highfield Drive.

Lively and Elegant English Country Dance

Dance Enjoy dancing traditional & modern English country dances in a friendly, welcoming group. All dances taught by Linda Nelson, live music by Jan Elliott & friends. Basic steps taught at 7:30 PM; soft soled shoes recommended. New dancers & singles welcome. Light refreshments. $8, $6 students & seniors. 508 540-1151. Region: Upper Cape. Town: Falmouth. Village: Woods Hole. Category: Arts/Entertainment. Reservations: not needed. Directions: Follow signs from Falmouth to Woods Hole. Shortly after Falmouth Village, you pass Wood Lumber on your right. Continue about 1.5 miles to traffic light, go straight. Continue about another 1.5 miles; turn left onto Church Street (1st left past Sleepy Hollow Motel on right). Go 0.1 mile over bridge; Fisher House is just past bridge on your right, across from Church of the Messiah. Friday, November 20, 2009, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM. Fisher House, 13 Church St. Woods Hole.

"A Dickens' Christmas Carol," a traveling travesty in two tumultuous acts

Theater The Academy Playhouse presents A Dickens' Christmas Carol, a traveling travesty in two tumultuous acts running November 20 through December 13. Performances are Thursday - Saturday at 8pm and Sundays at 2pm. All tickets are $20. Please call 508-255-1963 for reservations. Region: Lower Cape. Town: Orleans. Category: Arts/Entertainment. Cost: Tickets $20. Reservations: For reservations please call 508-255-1963. Email: academyplayhouse@apacape.org. Venue website: www.apacape.org. Friday, November 20, 2009, 8:00 PM. The Academy Playhouse, 120 Main St. Orleans.

"Art Of Murder," by Joe DiPietro (comedy w/mystery)

Theater Performances start on October 29 and run thru November 22. Thurs. Fri. Sat. @ 8PM; Sun matinee @2PM. $15, $10 students with ID and Thursday evenings. 508-945-0510. Region: Lower Cape. Town: Chatham. Category: Arts/Entertainment. Cost: $15 Adults, Students w/ID $10. All tickets on Thursday evenings are $10. Reservations: Reserved seating. Call Box Office 508-945-0510. Email: chathamdramaguild@verizon.net. Directions: Enter Chatham on Rte. 28. At first traffic light, take left onto Crowell Road. Theater on right approx. 1/4 mile. Venue website: www.chathamdramaguild.org. Artist/event website: www.chathamdramaguild.org. Friday, November 20, 2009, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Chatham Drama Guild, 134 Crowell Road.

"Joy Unbounded" A Gilbert & Sullivan Jubilee

Theater A revue of both old favorites and hidden gems to be discovered. Music and Lyrics by W. S. Gilbert and Sir Arthur Sullivan. An original piece directed by Laura Garner, Music Direction by Geraldine Boles. Fri & Sat at 8pm; Sun at 2pm through 11/29/09. $25, $20 seniors. 508-428-0669. Region: Mid Cape. Town: Barnstable. Village: Cotuit. Category: Arts/Entertainment. Cost: $25 / $20 seniors (62+) and CCftA members. Email: info@cotuitcenterforthearts.org. Ticket Web Link: http://boxoffice.printtixusa.com/cotuit/eventcalendar?v=&i=0&m=11&y=2009. Venue website: www.cotuitcenterforthearts.org. Friday, November 20, 2009, 8:00 PM. Cotuit Center for the Arts, 4404 Falmouth Road (Route 28).

"Our Country's Good"

Theater (8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, Nov. 5-Dec. 6). In 1788, 9 British convict ships, 2 escorts and 3 supply ships landed in what was to become Sydney, Australia. They were the first of thousands of petty criminals sent to build the British colony. In this award winning, gripping tale, nine of these prisoners and their jailers seek relief, redemption and escape by putting on a play. Wonderful characters and brilliant writing, this play will transport you. No performance Nov. 26. $22-$25. 508-896-1888. Region: Lower Cape. Town: Brewster. Category: Arts/Entertainment. Cost: $22-$25. Directions: North Side, Route 6A, E. Brewster. Ticket Web Link: www.theatermania.com. Artist/event website: www.caperep.org. Friday, November 20, 2009, 8:00 PM. Cape Rep Indoor Theatre, north side, Route 6A, East Brewster.

Once Upon a Mattress

Theater 508-362-6333. $18, $16. Friday, November 20, 2009, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Barnstable Comedy Club, Route 6A.

Plus Dance, square dancing

Dance $7. Soft-soled shoes. 508-759-2666, 508-866-3055. Region: Upper Cape. Town: Bourne. Category: Arts/Entertainment. Friday, November 20, 2009, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Cape Cod Twirlers, Bourne United Methodist Church, 37 Sandwich Road.

Friday Night Music Café with Splash of Blues

Concerts November 20, 8-10:30pm. Adults only. BYORefreshments. $10 at the door. Café style, by candle light. Guitarists/vocalists Michele Rockwell and Steve Denney lead this terrific four-piece band that performs R&B, Blues, Classic Rock, Classic Top 40, Funk, and Soul, all the while keeping the dance floor cooking. We hope you'll join us for a great music cafe. Region: Mid Cape. Town: Yarmouth. Category: Arts/Entertainment. Cost: $10 at the door; BYORefreshments. Phone: 508-394-7100. Directions: Rt 6, Exit 8, (Station Ave.) south toward Bass River, go past light at Rt 28; go one block. Cultural Center is lovely brick building on left; turn left to park in lot. Venue website: www.cultural-center.org. Friday, November 20, 2009, 8:00 PM – 10:30 PM. Cultural Center of Cape Cod, 307 Old Main St. So. Yarmouth.

Ibis Trio Jazz Band

Jazz Region: Mid Cape. Town: Barnstable. Village: Hyannis. Category: Arts/Entertainment. Directions: inside the Cape Codder Resort & Spa, Route 132. Cost: No Cover. Venue website: www.grandcruwinebar.com. Phone: 508-771-3000. Friday, November 20, 2009, 8:00 PM. Grand Cru Wine Bar & Grill, Cape Codder Resort & Spa, Route 132, Hyannis.

Paul Good & Thorie Christo are back for every Friday this Fall!

Pop/Rock Acoustic- with incredible vocals & guitar- don't miss it! Region: Mid Cape. Town: Barnstable. Village: Hyannis. Artist/event website: http://www.paulwgood.com/. Category: Arts/Entertainment. Cost: never a cover. Venue website: http://www.theislandmerchant.com/. Reservations: accepted. Phone: 508-771-1337. Friday, November 20, 2009, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM. Island Merchant, 302 Main St. Hyannis.

Those Guys

Pop/Rock 508-495-4200. Region: Upper Cape. Town: Falmouth. Village: East Falmouth. Category: Arts/Entertainment. Friday, November 20, 2009, 8:00 PM. Velluti's Grill 500, Route 28, East Falmouth.

Karaoke with Dave Duffy

Karaoke 508-759-2707. Region: Upper Cape. Town: Bourne. Village: Monument Beach. Category: Arts/Entertainment. Friday, November 20, 2009, 9:00 PM. Weary Travelers Club, 77 Valley Bars Road, Monument Beach.

Karaoke with Jeff

Karaoke 508-771-2505. Region: Mid Cape. Town: Barnstable. Village: Hyannis. Category: Arts/Entertainment. Friday, November 20, 2009, 9:00 PM. Bud's Place, Bearse's Way and Route 132, Hyannis.

Karaoke with Silver Fox

Karaoke 508-395-0524. Region: Upper Cape. Category: Arts/Entertainment. Friday, November 20, 2009, 9:00 PM. Hong Kong Island, 3035 Cranberry Highway, Wareham.

Accent Trio

Pop/Rock 508-385-7000. Region: Mid Cape. Town: Dennis. Category: Arts/Entertainment. Friday, November 20, 2009, 9:00 PM – Saturday, November 21, 2009, 12:00 AM. Chapins Restaurant, 85 Taunton Ave. Dennis.

Amber Crowley and the Classic Vinyl Band at the Casino, Falmouth

Pop/Rock Classic Vinyl band plays your favorite, high energy acoustic rock, folk and blues. Great date night or girls night out idea!Waterfront dining and dancing in Falmouth. Region: Upper Cape. Town: Falmouth. Village: Falmouth Heights. Artist/event website: http://www.myspace.com/classicvinyl1. Directions: Waterfront dining and dancing 286 Grand Ave, Falmouth. Category: Arts/Entertainment. Cost: No cover. Reservations: Recommended for dinner. Phone: 508-540-6160. Friday, November 20, 2009, 9:00 PM – Saturday, November 21, 2009, 12:00 AM. 286 Grand Ave. Falmouth. For more info visit www.myspace.com.

Nuthin Fancy

Pop/Rock Category: Arts/Entertainment. Friday, November 20, 2009, 9:00 PM – Saturday, November 21, 2009, 12:00 AM. 4 Brothers Bistro, Cove Resort, 183 Route 28, West Yarmouth.

DJ Johnny Bravo

DJs 508-771- 0700. Region: Mid Cape. Town: Barnstable. Village: Hyannis. Email: dnoble3000@aol.com. Artist/event website: www.Embargorestaurant.com. Category: Arts/Entertainment. Venue website: www.embargorestaurant.com. Friday, November 20, 2009, 11:00 PM. Embargo, 453 Main St. Hyannis.

"Betsy Bennett Retrospective"

Exhibits/Galleries Paintings done in egg tempera and watercolors. Admission: $8, free ages 18 and under. 508-385-4477. Region: Mid Cape. Town: Dennis. Category: Arts/Entertainment. Saturday, November 21, 2009. through Jan. 17, Cape Cod Museum of Art, 60 Hope Lane, off Route 6A, Dennis.

"Give the Season"

Exhibits/Galleries Woodruff's Art Center's group show "Give the Season" opens Saturday, November 21 with a "Meet the Artists" reception from 6:30-8:30 P.M. The show features small works by local artists, each interpreting Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall. Give the gift that never goes out of season and feel good about it too! In addition to supporting local art and artists, a percentage of sales will be donated to benefit Breast Cancer research. Region: Upper Cape. Town: Mashpee. Category: Arts/Entertainment. Cost: Free! Phone: 508-477-5767. Email: woodruffsartcenter@verizon.net. Artist/event website: www.WoodruffsArtCenter.com. Saturday, November 21, 2009. through Dec. 31, Woodruff's Art Center, One North Market Street, Mashpee Commons.

Birds of Prey Presentation: video, lecture and live demo with two Kestrels

Lectures / Seminars $10, $5 children under 12, $25 family of five or more. Bring your camera! Seating limited, checks by Nov. 16. By mail, send check & # of tickets by Nov. 16 to DCT, P.O. Box 67, East Dennis, 02641. Region: Mid Cape. Town: Dennis. Village: West Dennis. Registration: Contact Kris Ramsay, compactK@cape.com. Category: Special Events. Phone: 508.362.3422. Email: compactK@cape.com. Directions: from west: Route 28 to West Dennis; right on School Street (from east - left on School Street). The Graded School is the gray building on right. Artist/event website: www.DennisConservationTrust.com. Saturday, November 21, 2009. West Dennis Graded School, 67 School St.

Photos with Santa

Holidays Santa Claus and his elves arrive at Cape Cod Mall on Friday, November 20, where they will take up residence for the upcoming holiday season. Santa will be available to accept wish lists and pose for professional photos daily throughout Christmas. Hours are Monday through Saturday from 10 AM – 8 PM, and Sunday from 12 PM – 6 PM, with short breaks to feed his reindeer. Additionally, he’ll be available for pictures with our four-legged and winged friends on special Pet Photo Nights scheduled for November 23 and 30, and December 7 from 5-8 PM. Pets should be leashed or crated and should use the entrance between Regal Cinema and Sears. On Saturday, December 5 at 9 AM, Santa will host a special “Storytime with Santa” event which will include craft making, snacks and a story read by Saint Nick, himself. The event is free. Please bring a blanket to sit on. Region: Mid Cape. Town: Barnstable. Village: Hyannis. Category: Arts/Entertainment. Cost: Photo package prices vary. Phone: 508-771-0200. Saturday, November 21, 2009. through Dec. 24, Cape Cod Mall, Route 132, Hyannis.

Narcotics Anonymous

AA Meetings For meetings in New England area visit www.newenglandna.org. Helpline: 866-NAHELPU or 866-624-3578. Category: Community. Saturday, November 21, 2009. Cape Cod Area P.O. Box 684 Hyannis, MA 02601.

Annual holly fair

Sales Sponsor: Women's Guild. Lunch 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Pictures with Santa, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Region: Mid Cape. Town: Barnstable. Village: Osterville. Category: Community. Saturday, November 21, 2009. Our Lady of the Assumption, Wianno Avenue, Osterville.

Celebration of Crafts - 2009 Craft Fair

Sales 15th Annual Professional Arts and Crafts Fair, runs 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 21-22. American made craft vendors. Luncheon/pastries for sale. Photos with Santa Claus, chilren's activities. Region: Upper Cape. Town: Bourne. Category: Community. Saturday, November 21, 2009. Upper Cape Cod Regional Technical School, 220 Sandwich Road, Bourne.

Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary

Museums Nature center/trail open daily, dawn until dusk. Ponds, vernal pools, buttonbush swamp, salt marsh, and other habitats in a 110-acre sanctuary. Along trails are groves of tupelo, holly and spruce trees. Large oak trees, along with red maple, interspersed throughout property. Trails easy to walk with gentle slopes along mowed grass paths ending with views of Barnstable Harbor. Programs and activities offered. $4, $3 seniors and children age 3-12. Region: Mid Cape. Town: Barnstable. Village: Cummaquid. Category: Arts/Entertainment. Phone: 508-362-7475. Saturday, November 21, 2009. 345 Bone Hill Road, Barnstable.

The Porter Thermometer Museum

Museums Almost always open. Display of more than 4,800 antique, rare and art-deco devices; traveling thermometer-history lecture geared for all ages. Listed in Guinness World Records. Region: Upper Cape. Village: Onset. Category: Arts/Entertainment. Phone: 508-295-5504. Email: thermometerman@aol.com. Saturday, November 21, 2009. 49 Zarahemla Road, Onset.

Holiday Pie Drive

Fundraisers Purchase a pie at regular price and donate a pie to the Sandwich Food Pantry in your name for just $10. Beth's Special Teas delivers the pies in time for the holiday. Region: Upper Cape. Town: Sandwich. Directions: Rte 6A to Jarves Street - 16 Jarves Street on the left. Category: Community. Registration: n/a. Cost: n/a. Reservations: n/a. Phone: 508-888-7716. Saturday, November 21, 2009. Beth's Special Teas 16 Jarves Street Sandwich, MA 02563.

Ryan Hearts Bluehearts

Blues 508-778-4188. Village: Hyannis. Town: Barnstable. Region: Mid Cape. Category: Arts/Entertainment. Saturday, November 21, 2009. Harry’s Blues Bar & Grill, 700 Main St. Hyannis.

DJ Cizzle

DJs Region: Mid Cape. Town: Barnstable. Village: Hyannis. Category: Arts/Entertainment. Saturday, November 21, 2009. 586 Bistro & Bar, 586 Main St. Hyannis.

DJ Milo

DJs 508-563-1818. Region: Upper Cape. Town: Bourne. Village: Cataumet. Category: Arts/Entertainment. Saturday, November 21, 2009. The Courtyard Restaurant and Pub, 1337 County Road, Cataumet.

Deidre Reilly

Irish 508-771-0100. Region: Mid Cape. Town: Yarmouth. Village: West Yarmouth. Category: Arts/Entertainment. Saturday, November 21, 2009. Irish Village Restaurant & Pub, 512 Main St. West Yarmouth.

Pianist and vocalist Cheryl Piatelli

Jazz 508-540-5376. Region: Upper Cape. Town: Falmouth. Village: Woods Hole. Category: Arts/Entertainment. Saturday, November 21, 2009. Fishmongers Coffee House, 56 Water St. Woods Hole.

Karaoke Cape Cod

Karaoke 508-430-1100. Region: Lower Cape. Town: Harwich. Village: Harwich Port. Category: Arts/Entertainment. Saturday, November 21, 2009. Jake Rooney's, 119 Brooks Road, Harwich Port.

Karaoke Madness

Karaoke 508-540-2500. Region: Upper Cape. Town: Falmouth. Category: Arts/Entertainment. Saturday, November 21, 2009. Falmouth Inn, 824 Main St.

Chain Drive

Pop/Rock 508-771-1776. Region: Mid Cape. Town: Barnstable. Village: Hyannis. Category: Arts/Entertainment. Saturday, November 21, 2009. British Beer Company, 412 Main St. Hyannis.

Fred Clayton Blues Band

Pop/Rock 508-255-0212. Region: Lower Cape. Town: Orleans. Village: East Orleans. Category: Arts/Entertainment. Saturday, November 21, 2009. The Barley Neck Inn, 5 Beach Road, East Orleans.

Jimmy Craven

Pop/Rock 508-430-1100. Region: Lower Cape. Town: Harwich. Category: Arts/Entertainment. Saturday, November 21, 2009. Jake Rooney’s, Route 28, Harwich.

Six Foot Sunday

Pop/Rock 508-540-9600. Region: Upper Cape. Town: Falmouth. Category: Arts/Entertainment. Saturday, November 21, 2009. British Beer Company, 263 Grand Ave. Falmouth.

Tripl3crown

Pop/Rock 508-833-9590. Region: Upper Cape. Town: Sandwich. Category: Arts/Entertainment. Saturday, November 21, 2009. British Beer Company, 46 Route 6A, Sandwich.

Lap swimming

Classes/Workshops Mon/Wed/Fri 5am-7am; 12:15-1:15pm; 5:30pm-7pm Tues/Thurs 5am-8am; 12:15-1:15pm; 6:30-8:30pm Sat 6-8am; 11-1pm. Region: Upper Cape. Town: Sandwich. Village: East Sandwich. Category: Community. Cost: $10 pay as you go; $89/month; $179/ 3 months; $249/ 6 months; $389/year. Registration: Registration required. Phone: 508-888-5300. Email: register@scslearn.org. Directions: Easy to get to! Just off Exit 3, Mid-Cape Highway, E. Sandwich MA 02537. Saturday, November 21, 2009, 5:00 AM – 6:00 AM. Sandwich Community School Pool at Sandwich High School. For more info visit www.scslearn.org.

Pancake breakfast

Community Meals Breakfast includes; 3 pancakes, 2 eggs (scrambled), 2 bacon, 2 sausage, and endless cups of coffee, tea, and juice. $6, $3 ages 12 and under. Region: Mid Cape. Town: Barnstable. Village: Centerville. Category: Community. Cost: $6.00 per person, $3.00 for children 12 years and younger. Reservations: No reservations needed, Just come on in and we will take care of the rest!! Directions: We are located on Rt. 28 near the COMM Fire Station about 1/4 mile past the Centerville Plaza. (west bound). Saturday, November 21, 2009, 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM. Fraternal Lodge, 1989 Falmouth Road (Route 28), Centerville.

Kripalu yoga

Classes/Workshops All levels welcome. Category: Community. Cost: $10. Email: tranquilmindjoyfulsoul@yahoo.com. Saturday, November 21, 2009, 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM. Cotuit Center for the Arts, 4404 Falmouth Road (Route 28).

Yarmouth Recreation Karate class

Classes/Workshops Open to Yarmouth residents, www.yarmouth.ma.us, 508-790-9133. Region: Mid Cape. Town: Yarmouth. Category: Community. Saturday, November 21, 2009, 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM. Bass River Beach, at the end of South Street off Old Main, Yarmouth.

Holiday fair and luncheon

Sales Luncheon from 10:30 a.m. lobster roll, clam chowder, hot dogs and homemade dessert. Thrift shop also open, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Region: Mid Cape. Town: Yarmouth. Village: West Yarmouth. Category: Community. Saturday, November 21, 2009, 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM. West Yarmouth Congregational Church, 383 Route 28.

Barnstable Recreation Annual Turkey Shoot

Kids' Activities Parents and their kids will team up to try and sink as many foul shots as they can to win a free turkey and other fabulous prizes! SHOOTING TIMES: Grades K-1: 9:00am - 9:30am Grades 2-3: 9:30am - 10:00am Grades 4-5: 10:00am - 10:30am Grades 6-7: 10:30am - 11:00am See you there! Region: Mid Cape. Town: Barnstable. Village: Hyannis. Category: Community. Cost: FREE! Registration: Day of Only! Phone: 508 790 6345. Email: recinfo@town.barnstable.ma.us. Artist/event website: http://www.town.barnstable.ma.us/hycc. Saturday, November 21, 2009, 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM. Hyannis Youth & Community Center.

Art Classes & Workshops for Kids & Adults!

Classes/Workshops Watercolors, Pastels, oils, Drawing, Kids Create after school Art Programs. Teen mentoring for art students. Yoga, Meditation & More! Region: Upper Cape. Town: Mashpee. Category: Community. Cost: Varies. Phone: 508-292-1417. Email: info@cltartcenter.com. Directions: 36 Bates Road, Mashpee Commons. Next to Zoes Pizza, across from Woodruffs Art Center. Artist/event website: www.cltartcenter.com. Saturday, November 21, 2009, 9:00 AM. Three Fish & a Ram Community Art Center Mashpee MA.

Besse Bog Conservation Area hike

Hikes/Walks Part of Town of Mashpee Interpretive Nature Tours, sponsored by Mashpee Conservation Commission. 508-539-1400, ext. 540 (weekdays). FREE! Region: Upper Cape. Town: Mashpee. Category: Outdoors/Recreation. Saturday, November 21, 2009, 9:00 AM. meet at Besse Bog Conservation Area, Route 130, Mashpee.

Debtors Anonymous

AA Meetings Tool Kit meeting. Information: 508-896-6922. Region: Lower Cape. Town: Brewster. Category: Community. Saturday, November 21, 2009, 9:00 AM. First Parish Brewster Unitarian Universalist Church, 1969 Main St. (Route 6A).

Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous

AA Meetings 12-step meeting. Information: 508-564-5040. Region: Upper Cape. Town: Falmouth. Category: Community. Saturday, November 21, 2009, 9:00 AM. Faxon Center, Conference Room 2, Falmouth Hospital, 100 Ter Heun Drive.

Overeaters Anonymous

AA Meetings 508-362-8015. Region: Mid Cape. Town: Yarmouth. Village: Yarmouth Port. Category: Community. Saturday, November 21, 2009, 9:00 AM. Yarmoutport Fire Station, 342 Route 6A, rear entrance.

Annual holiday fair

Sales Coffee and muffins available in the morning; luncheon 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Chicken pot pie dinner, 6 p.m. $15. 508-428-2811. Region: Mid Cape. Town: Barnstable. Village: Osterville. Category: Community. Saturday, November 21, 2009, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM. United Methodist Church, 57 Pond St. Osterville.

Christmas bazaar

Sales Region: Upper Cape. Town: Falmouth. Village: East Falmouth. Category: Community. Saturday, November 21, 2009, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM. St. Anthony's Church, 167 East Falmouth Highway, East Falmouth.

Christmas holiday fair

Sales Lunch available; call for takeout orders. 508-432-3734. Region: Lower Cape. Town: Harwich. Category: Community. Saturday, November 21, 2009, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Harwich United Methodist Church, Fellowship hall, 1 Church St.

Christmas In Waquoit

Sales Christmas Items,Baked Goods, Crafts, Linens, White Elephant Items, Jewelry, and Books. Region: Upper Cape. Town: Falmouth. Village: Waquoit. Category: Community. Phone: 508-548-5269. Saturday, November 21, 2009, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Waquoit Congregational Church, Fellowship Hall, Corner of Route 28 and Parsons Lane, East Falmouth.

Cranberry Fair

Sales Region: Mid Cape. Town: Harwich. Category: Community. Cost: Free Admission. If you bring an item for the food pantry, you will be entered in a drawing for a door prize. Saturday, November 21, 2009, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM. St. Peter's Lutheran Church, 310 Route 137, Harwich.

Rooster Crows Christmas Fair

Sales Gift items, greenery, silent auction, lobster rolls, more. 508-362-4445. Region: Mid Cape. Town: Barnstable. Village: West Barnstable. Category: Community. Saturday, November 21, 2009, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM. West Parish of Barnstable, 2049 Meetinghouse Way (Route 149), West Barnstable.

St. Peters Lutheran Church Cranberry Fair

Sales Free admission. An item donated to food pantry enters person in door prize drawing Bake sale, Cookie Lane, Holiday Gifts. Lunch served from 11:30AM -1:30 p.m. 508-432-5172. Reservations: Not Required. Region: Mid Cape. Town: Harwich. Directions: Exit 10 off Route 6 Mid Cape Highway. Category: Community. Artist/event website: www.stpetersharwich.org. Saturday, November 21, 2009, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM. St. Peters Lutheran Church, 310 Route 137, Harwich.

The Upper Cape Family Network's Pre-Thanksgiving Pie Auction

Auctions Do not miss this fun, family event! Bring your children to see the Toe Jam Puppet Band, and then stay for our auction if you can! With each pie that you purchase, you are supporting our Baby, Play and Learn, and Creative Movement groups: it all goes right back into your community! 9:00 Doors Open to Bake Sale and Silent Auction. 9:30 Toe Jam Puppet Band performs. 10:30 Live Auction Begins. Region: Upper Cape. Town: Sandwich. Reservations: No reservations needed. Category: Community. Artist/event website: http://uppercapefamilynetwork.org. Cost: FREE! Phone: 508 548 0151 x 172. Email: ttoran@falmouth.k12.ma.us. Saturday, November 21, 2009, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Oakridge School, Quaker Meeting House Road, Sandwich.

Sandwich Glass Museum

Museums Museum displays over 6,000 glass objects produced in Sandwich during the 19th and 20th centuries. Glassblowing demonstrations, multi-media presentation, gift shop, contemporary glass gallery and new introductory exhibits. Open daily through December. $5, $1.25 ages 6-14, group rates available. 508-888-0251. Region: Upper Cape. Town: Sandwich. Category: Arts/Entertainment. Saturday, November 21, 2009, 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM. 129 Main St.

FREE Mac Seminar

Classes/Workshops Region: Lower Cape. Town: Orleans. Category: Community. Cost: FREE. Phone: (508) 255-7800. Directions: Next To Post Office Square. Saturday, November 21, 2009, 9:45 AM – 10:15 AM. 56 Main Street, Orleans.

Scargo School Fall Open House

Schools FAMILY FUN! Big Ryan Storyteller (10:30), face painting, crafts, balloons, popcorn, door prize basket. Meet our teachers, enjoy some preschool fun in our classrooms, visit our playground and learn about our non-profit preschool. Programs include preschool sessions from 9AM to 1PM and flexible morning and afternoon childcare. Region: Mid Cape. Town: Dennis. Village: South Dennis. Category: Civic Affairs. Cost: Free. Phone: (508) 394-4104. Email: scargoschool@yahoo.com. Saturday, November 21, 2009, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Scargo School, 218 Main St. South Dennis.

Debtors Anonymous

AA Meetings Meeting. Region: Mid Cape. Town: Barnstable. Village: Hyannis. Category: Community. Saturday, November 21, 2009, 10:00 AM. CIGSYA House, 56 Barnstable Road, Hyannis.

19th Annual Holiday Faire

Sales The Holiday Fair, a magical fair with medieval flair, offers unique shopping opportunities, crafts and activities for children, delectable food, and lively performances by talented local musicians. $3, free for children. 508-759-7499. Region: Upper Cape. Town: Bourne. Category: Community. Phone: (508)759-7499. Artist/event website: www.waldorfschoolofcapecod.org. Venue website: www.waldorfschoolofcapecod.org. Cost: adults $3, children free. Saturday, November 21, 2009, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Waldorf School of Cape Cod, 85 Cotuit Road, Bourne.

CHRISTMAS FAIR

Sales CHRISTMAS GREENS, TREES, WREATHES, HAND CRAFTED GIFTS, HAND MADE DOLLS CLOTHES, JEWELRY SILENT AUCTION; CAFE WITH LOBSTER ROLLS, CLAM CHOWDER, HOT DOGS, COFFEE. Region: Mid Cape. Town: Barnstable. Village: West Barnstable. Directions: AT EXIT 5 FROM ROUTE 6 ONTO MEETINGHOUSE WAY. Category: Community. Phone: 508-362-4445. Artist/event website: WWW.WESTPARISH.ORG. Email: CONTACT@WESTPARISH.ORG. Saturday, November 21, 2009, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM. WEST PARISH OF BARNSTABLE AT 2049 MEETINGHOUSE WAY,WEST BARNSTABLE.

Fourth Annual Craft & Vendor Fair

Sales Homemade crafts, catalog vendors, concessions, bake table, HUGE raffle for adult and children, children's choir performance, children's craft room so parents can shop in peace. Registration: Crafters/Vendors - $35 plus raffle item OR $50 to purchase space (5-6' tables), contact Florence 508-566-2632. Reservations: to purchase a table, you must make a reservation (508-566-2632); otherwise, come and shop at your leisure. Region: Upper Cape. Town: Bourne. Village: Buzzards Bay. Directions: From Cape - RT 28 over Bourne bridge. 1st exit, from ramp enter rotary, Main St exit, School on right approx 1/2 mile. Category: Community. Email: pto@saintmargaretregional.com. Cost: Free Admission. Saturday, November 21, 2009, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. St Margaret Regional School, 143 Main St. Buzzards Bay.

Harwich Hometown Holiday Fair

Sales Find that one-of-a-kind decoration for Thanksgiving or Christmas, including table-top trees, wreaths, centerpieces and more. Holiday goodies will also be on sale. Region: Lower Cape. Town: Harwich. Category: Community. Phone: 508 432-8089. Venue website: www.harwichhistoricalsociety.org. Email: harwichhistoricalsociety@verizon.net. Saturday, November 21, 2009, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Brooks Academy Museum, 80 Parallel St. Harwich.

Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair

Sales Annual Holiday Craft Fair includes food, drink, Santa, kids activities and tons of local crafters and artists all proceeds go to the Hyannis Elks Youth Activities Committee to support the youth in our community. Region: Mid Cape. Town: Barnstable. Village: Hyannis. Category: Community. Saturday, November 21, 2009, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Hyannis Elks Lodge, 852 Bearse's Way, Hyannis.

Old Mother West Wind's Christmas Fair

Sales Find something special for the holidays among unique, handcrafted gifts and decorations for home and tree. Take a chance on a handmade baby's quilt. Enjoy homemade chowder or chili in the historic Jam Kitchen. All proceeds benefit the environmental education programs of the Thornton W. Burgess Society. Region: Upper Cape. Town: Sandwich. Village: East Sandwich. Directions: Discovery Hill Road is just off Route 6A about one mile east of Sandwich Center. Category: Community. Phone: 508-888-6870. Artist/event website: www.thorntonburgess.org. Email: info@thorntonburgess.org. Cost: Free admission. Saturday, November 21, 2009, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Green Briar Nature Center and Jam Kitchen 6 Discovery Hill Road East Sandwich, MA 02537.

Trap Shooting

Etc. Trap Shooting Saturdays and Sundays weather permitting. Singles, doubles and handicaps. Open to all! Instruction and equipment available. $4. 508-430-1072. Region: Mid Cape. Town: Harwich. Directions: Ex 9A to 134 S. Left on Upper County, immediate left on Great Western, 1 mile or so to a left on Depot, proceed under Rt. 6 bridge 1/2 mile to sign on left, to end of dirt rd. Category: Outdoors/Recreation. Cost: $3.00 members $4.00 nonmember. Venue website: http://www.capecodfishandgame.org/Default.asp. Phone: 508 430 1072. Saturday, November 21, 2009, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Cape Cod Fish and Game Association, Inc. 796 Depot St. North Harwich.

Zion Union Heritage Museum

Museums Open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and noon-4 p.m. Sundays. Mission is to celebrate African-American and Cape Verdean population as well as other ethnic and demographic diversity of the town of Barnstable, Cape Cod and the Islands. Cultural exhibits with artifacts and art, local arts and crafts and opportunities to promote oral, public and local history projects. $5, $2 children. Region: Mid Cape. Town: Barnstable. Village: Hyannis. Category: Arts/Entertainment. Phone: 508-790-9466. Saturday, November 21, 2009, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. 276 North St. Hyannis.

Hungarian Language & Culture

Classes/Workshops Category: Community. Cost: $12 or $60 for three months. Registration: 508-540-4839 or madeleinefelker@comcast.net. Phone: 508-540-4839. Email: madeleinefelker@comcast.net. Saturday, November 21, 2009, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. Inkwell Bookstore 199 Main St. Falmouth.

Toad Hall at Simmons Homestead Inn

Museums Collection of over 50 classic sport cars; restored, red, and running. www.SimmonsHomesteadInn.com or www.toadhallcars.com. Category: Arts/Entertainment. Cost: $8, $4 ages 10-16, children under 10 free with parents. Phone: 508-778-4934. Saturday, November 21, 2009, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM. 288 Scudder Ave. Hyannisport.

Duplicate Bridge

Bridge Duplicate bridge meets at the Senior Center every Saturday from noon to 4 PM. Region: Upper Cape. Town: Mashpee. Category: Community. Directions: Route 151 past Mashpee Commons. Cost: There is a small fee that includes light refreshments and bridge. Phone: 508-539-1440. Saturday, November 21, 2009, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Mashpee Senior Center 26 Frank E. Hicks Drive Mashpee.

Family Board Game Saturdays

Kids' Activities Have fun playing board games with other children and families. There will be games, prizes, and snacks. The library will provide games, but feel free to bring a favorite game to share. Region: Mid Cape. Town: Barnstable. Village: Hyannis. Category: Community. Cost: Free. Reservations: None. Registration: None. Phone: 508-775-2280. Venue website: www.hyannislibrary.org. Saturday, November 21, 2009, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Hyannis Public Library, 401 Main St.

Seafaring Adventures

Kids' Activities Life at sea is full of adventures. Participate in shipboard activities, like scrimshaw, while listening to some high seas adventure stories about the Penniman Family, including their children, who went on whaling expeditions with their parents. Drop in between 1 and 3 PM. Geared towards families. 508-255-342,1 ext 0. FREE! Region: Lower Cape. Town: Eastham. Category: Community. Cost: Free. Venue website: http://www.nps.gov/caco. Saturday, November 21, 2009, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM. Penniman House at Fort Hill, off Route 6, Eastham.

Social ballroom, wedding and preparation dance

Classes/Workshops Taught by Lil Roma. Sponsor: Dennis Recreation Department. Category: Community. Registration: By appointment only: 508-394-4733. Saturday, November 21, 2009, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM. West Dennis Graded School House, School Street.

Cape Cod Beer Guided Brewery Tour

Trips / Tours Come tour Cape Cod's Only Microbrewery and learn how beer is made. Free guided Tour lasts about an hour. All ages welcome. Must be 21 to sample beer. Children must be supervised at all times. No reservations required. 508-790-4200. FREE! Region: Mid Cape. Town: Barnstable. Village: Hyannis. Category: Community. Venue website: www.capecodbeer.com. Saturday, November 21, 2009, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM. Cape Cod Beer, 1336 Phinney's Lane, Hyannis. For more info visit www.capecodbeer.com.

Robert Thorson visits Lowell Holly

Nature Activities Robert Thorson will discuss his new book "Beyond Walden: The Hidden History of America's Kettle Lakes and Ponds" from 1pm - 2pm. The Trustees and Thorson will provide a guided walk of the Lowell Holly property from 2-3:30pm. Preregister. 508-693-7662. Region: Mid Cape. Town: Sandwich. Category: Outdoors/Recreation. Cost: Free. Reservations: Required! Space is limited. Phone: 508-693-7662. Directions: Please call The Trustees of Reservations Southeast Regional Office 508-693-7662 for more information. Saturday, November 21, 2009, 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM. The Trustees of Reservations Lowell Holly property in Sandwich.

Duplicate Bridge

Bridge This Duplicate Program meets at the Senior Center every Saturday as well as other places during the week. Region: Upper Cape. Town: Mashpee. Category: Community. Directions: Route 151 past Mashpee Commons. Cost: There is a nominal charge for this. Please call for details. Phone: 508-539-1440. Saturday, November 21, 2009, 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM. Mashpee Senior Center 26 Frank E. Hicks Drive Mashpee.

First Time Home Buyer Seminar

Business First Time home buyer informational seminar. The $8000 buyer tax credit has been extended. Sign P & S by April 2010. Come learn from experienced professionals the pitfalls to avoid, and the tips to ensure that your home buying process is a smooth one. Region: Upper Cape. Town: Mashpee. Cost: Free. Directions: Mashpee Rotary off Route 28. Reservations: Call Sandy Meskell or Jim Freeley at508-232-7501. Phone: 508-232-7501. Artist/event website: www.Constitutionrealtygroup.com. Artist/event website 2: www.GMGmortgage.com. Saturday, November 21, 2009, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Constitution Holdings Group 509 Suite #6 Falmouth Road Mashpee.

Brighton at Martha's Vineyard

Football Saturday, November 21, 2009, 1:00 PM.

Author Reading

Author Events Tracy Kiely Author of "Murder at Longbourn" A Mystery Debut Novel set on Cape Cod "Murder at Longbourn" is a witty mystery that will tickle your intellect and make you smile. Tracy Kiely adds an engaging new voice to the mystery scene. Phone: 508-790-6220. Village: Centerville. Town: Barnstable. Region: Mid Cape. Category: Community. Saturday, November 21, 2009, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM. Centerville Public Library, 585 Main St.

Books By The Sea, Book Signing Event

Author Events Phone: 508-420-9400. Directions: On Saturday, November 21 at 1:30pm, Books B