Town Crier

This week, the Cooperative Bank of Cape Cod kicked off their 2nd annual Stuff a Stocking.  Now through December 19, people are encouraged to drop off toys and much needed supplies to stuff oversized stockings in each of the banks branches.

Stuff a Stocking benefits the Boys and Girls Club of Cape Cod.

CareWell Urgent Care will host a dedication and open house at their new South Dennis location in Patriot Square on Saturday, October 20.

The open house will take place from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. 

There will be music, refreshments, tours for all ages and special guests.

CareWell offers fast and convenient health care with no appointment necessary. All major insurance plans, Medicare, and credit cards are accepted.

Participating restaurants to donate a portion of proceeds August 31 through Columbus Day

August 31 through Columbus Day, several Wellfleet restaurants have pledged to donate a portion of their evening food sales to the Wellfleet Council on Aging.

The proceeds will benefit services, senior center programs and special needs of Wellfleet seniors.

The following restaurants will be participating on the days below:

August 13 auction benefits new Cape Abilities initiative

The Naked Oyster Bistro & Raw Bar in Hyannis hosted its annual Local Chefs Challenge & Restaurant Auction to benefit Cape Abilities on August 13. The auction was a huge success raising funds to help support Cape Abilities Farms and the Autism Project, a new Cape Abilities initiative.

Thirteen local chefs, including Florence Lowell of the Naked Oyster, contributed dinners in their restaurants or in the lucky bidders’ home.

Cape Cod Hospital one of only two from Massachusetts on the list

Cape Cod Hospital has earned another distinction, this time being named one of America's 100 Great Community Hospitals by Becker's Hospital Review.

Becker's Hospital Review, published nine times a year, focuses on business and legal issues important to healthcare provider CEOs and CFOs.  Becker's editorial staff turned to a variety of industry sources to compile the Top 100 list.

The 68" x 68" handmade quilt was created by Alys Bownes, a patron of the library and wife of trustee Bob Bownes.  The quilt, entitled "Thar She Blows", is currently on display at the library at 43 Wianno Ave., Osterville.

Tickets are $5 each or $20 for 5 and are available at the circulation desk or on the library's website here.

The winner of the quilt will be drawn at the library's gala auction on Friday, June 29.