Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:31:03 -0500 http://www.capecodtoday.com/ Cape Cod News, Info & More en-us http://www.capecodtoday.com/images/logo.gif http://www.capecodtoday.com/ cctadmin@capecodtoday.com http://www.capecodtoday.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=1299 Deadline to apply is April 2, 2012 The Cape Cod Association has announced the start of its annual scholarship campaign with changes to its program for 2012. Over the past 10 years, the Cape Cod Association has distributed more than 3,000 awards totaling over $4 million to local students. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:31:03 -0500 http://www.capecodtoday.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=1298 Patients may choose from a variety of services offered at no charge Through a partnership with the non-profit organization Dentistry from the Heart, Dr. Stephen Bellorini and his team at East Brewster Dental will offer a day of free dental care for Cape Codders on Saturday, February 11. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:57:45 -0500 http://www.capecodtoday.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=1297 Scholarships to fund admission, travel expenses and programs for students Do you remember your first museum visit? Many of us experienced a museum for the first time while on a school field trip. Unfortunately, fewer children today are able to participate in field trips as financial pressures force schools to eliminate them. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:55:09 -0500 http://www.capecodtoday.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=1296 Cape Cod Healthcare is sponsoring a community blood drive on Tuesday, January 31 from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Hyannis. The blood drive will take place in the Shepley Room of the Hyannis Youth and Community Center, 141 Bassett Lane in Hyannis. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 22:15:22 -0500 http://www.capecodtoday.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=1295 Game begins at 6 p.m. on February 10th The 2nd annual Cape Cod Tech Men's Alumni Basketball Game will be held on Friday, February 10 at 6 p.m. at Cape Cod Technical Regional High School in Harwich. Mon, 09 Jan 2012 09:10:14 -0500 http://www.capecodtoday.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=1294 Board comprised of volunteer health professionals, business leaders and community representatives Community Health Center of Cape Cod has elected three new members to its Board of Directors.  Tue, 03 Jan 2012 22:04:46 -0500 http://www.capecodtoday.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=1293 Three workshops to be offered this winter The Cape Cod Foundation, in partnership with the Bilezikian Family Foundation and the Edward Bangs Kelley and Elza Kelley Foundation, Inc., is offering three workshops that will teach skills on strengthening nonprofit organizations. Tue, 03 Jan 2012 21:59:14 -0500 http://www.capecodtoday.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=1292 The Peter and Elizabeth c. Tower Foundation grant totaling $60,750 will support programs in 2012 and 2013 Latham Centers, Inc. announced today that it has been a awarded a two-year grant from The Peter and Elizabeth C. Tower Foundation in the amount of $60,750 for 2012 and 2013. The grant, awarded via the foundation’s Intellectual Disabilities grants track, will be used for staff training and implementation of the Circle of Courage Response Ability Pathway curriculum.  The model focuses on interventions, communication skills and team building for the treatment of at-risk children.  Ultimately, the grant will help Latham staff to more deftly identify triggers, strengths and abilities in each of its students with intellectual disabilities. Tue, 03 Jan 2012 21:54:51 -0500 http://www.capecodtoday.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=1291 Fri, 30 Dec 2011 11:55:49 -0500 http://www.capecodtoday.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=1290 Osterville Village Library recently named Laurie Kesten Young to its board of trustees. Laurie is a native Cape Codder and a graduate of the Barnstable schools. She holds a BA from Wheaton College and an MBA from Boston College. Fri, 02 Dec 2011 11:14:22 -0500 http://www.capecodtoday.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=1289 Museum also seeks volunteers The Coast Guard Heritage Museum in Barnstable Village is now on Winter Hours to prepare for our Eighth Season opening in early May 2012.  The officers, directors and volunteers are using this time to change displays, rearrange exhibits, purchase new gifts and books and continue working on inventory. We offer new and return visitors a chance to see collections they might otherwise miss. The Coast Guard Heritage Museum on Route 6A. cctoday photo. Anyone who plans to visit the Museum between now and early May is welcome to come on Tuesdays and Thursdays between the hours of 11:30 A.M. and 2:00 P.M.  Please call 508-362-8521 to make sure someone will be on hand to greet you. Visitors should be prepared to stay out of restricted areas where work is being conducted. We encourage more local people to become volunteers to assist the aging cadre of volunteer docent-guide-interpreters. All we ask of new volunteers is one-day-a-week four to five hours on the day they choose.  We provide the necessary training. New volunteers may bring a friend or spouse to while away the hours during slack times. Qualified volunteers may be entitled to compensation for travel to and from the Museum located on Cobbs Hill across from the Barnstable Unitarian Church on Route 6A. Prior Military service is not required. We have volunteers from every branch of the Armed Forces and many civilians. They have a love of history and an appreciation for what the Coast Guard has done --and continues to do-- for of our coastal communities. Memberships are available and donations are always welcome. The Coast Guard Heritage Museum is at 3353 Main Street (Route 6A) in Barnstable Village, 508-362-8521. Courtesy of the Coast Guard Heritage Museum. Thu, 01 Dec 2011 09:53:10 -0500 http://www.capecodtoday.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=1288 The Sandwich Council on Aging has announced a series of computer classes that will begin in January of 2012. All classes will be held in the lower level of the Council on Aging building  at 270 Quaker Meetinghouse Road in East Sandwich. Pre-registration and payment is required to attend the classes.  To sign up, please call 508-888-4737. The classes being offered are: Level 1 Computer Class 1-90 minute class, $15.00This is an entry level class for those new to computers. Each student will be given a printed copy of the lesson plan.Topics will include: Learning the components of a computer system, understanding the keyboard, using the mouse, and exercises on changing window sizes, scrolling and personalizing the computer. Level 2 Computer Class 2-90 minute classes, $35.00This class is for beginning students you have either taken the Level 1 class or have some proficiency with the keyboard and the mouse. The price includes a CD, a Flash drive and a printed copy of the lesson plan.These two lessons will cover: Creation of documents, changing fonts, changing size, color. Saving documents. Cutting, copying and pasting sections of documents. Saving documents to different devices. Deleting and restoring documents. Creating files and folders. Level 3 Computer Class 2-90minute classes, $35.00This class is for the student that is proficient with the keyboard and mouse and wants to advance to the next level of computer usage. The price includes a CD, a Flash drive and a printed copy of the lesson plan.These two lessons will involve three major topics: Using the control panel, File management, and Document design. Courtesy of the Sandwich Council on Aging. Wed, 30 Nov 2011 10:51:31 -0500 http://www.capecodtoday.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=1287 Sun, 27 Nov 2011 16:21:50 -0500 http://www.capecodtoday.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=1286 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 16:15:17 -0500 http://www.capecodtoday.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=1284 The Yarmouth Food Pantry is proud to announce the receipt of a $2,000 grant from Project Bread. The grant funds received will be used to support the efforts of the Yarmouth Food Pantry to eliminate hunger in Yarmouth. Thu, 27 Oct 2011 16:21:11 -0400 http://www.capecodtoday.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=1283 Nauset Disposal spearheaded a fundraiser that benefited a few local nonprofit organizations:  Cape and Islands United Way, Cape Cod Young Professionals and Cape Cod Veterans.  This year the Trash Bash raised approximately $10,000 in donations and an SUV chock full of food and necessities for the veterans. Thu, 27 Oct 2011 14:10:25 -0400 http://www.capecodtoday.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=1282 Cape Abilities Farm to Table in Chatham would like to thank Cape Associates of Eastham for donating a wheelchair-accessible ramp, which was appreciated by both customers and employees. Project Manager Trevor Meyer of Cape Associates with Taylor Jaques, who works at Cape Abilities Farm to Table. Wed, 19 Oct 2011 12:46:55 -0400 http://www.capecodtoday.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=1281 Playground installation scheduled to begin spring 2012    Karen McEachern of Ronald McDonald House Charities and Cape Cod McDonald’s owner/operator Mark McBee (far left) present check to Keith W. Bradley, Latham Centers Board of Directors Chair (second from left) joined by Ken Brayton of the Yarmouth Moose Lodge #2270. Courtesy of Latham Schools, Inc. Latham Centers, Inc., a Cape-based not-for-profit serving children and adults with emotional, developmental and physical disabilities announced last month that it has been awarded a $20,000 grant from the Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Eastern New England, Inc.  The grant is restricted toward the building and installation of a new adaptive playground on the grounds of Latham School in Brewster, Massachusetts.  Latham is now in the process of raising an additional $20,000 to fully cover equipment and installation expenses for the project. Wed, 05 Oct 2011 21:32:35 -0400 http://www.capecodtoday.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=1280 Cape Cod Self Reliance announced its fall schedule for Building Performance Institute (BPI) courses in building science. All courses will be held Cataumet, MA. Wed, 05 Oct 2011 21:15:48 -0400 http://www.capecodtoday.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=1279 Open to all nonprofits and interested volunteers Cape Cod Volunteers announces its first Serve-A-Thon. This unique event will allow groups of 4-6 volunteers to perform services for 4-5 hours with nonprofits such as hospitals, schools, museums, parks, food pantries, libraries, and conservation organizations. After the work there will be a free celebration party and dinner. Wed, 05 Oct 2011 20:57:47 -0400 http://www.capecodtoday.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=1278 Latham Centers, Inc., a Cape-based not-for-profit serving children and adults with emotional, developmental and physical disabilities, announced recently the election of Sheila Burns of West Barnstable and Bradford P. Malo of Brewster to its Board of Directors.  Burns and Malo will initially serve three-year terms on Latham’s community-based board on the heels of the agency earning “fast track” accreditation by the prestigious, international Council on Accreditation on all aspects of its programs. Ms. Burns earned her undergraduate degree in education from Regis College and holds a Master’s in School Administration from Salem State College.  She taught at Centerville Elementary School for 28 years and then advanced as principal until her retirement in 2007.  Ms. Burns remains very active on Cape Cod and has served on numerous town and school search committees.  Since retiring, she established and currently serves as the president of the Professional Learning Communities Consultants; a business which promotes data driven instruction in schools.  She has also established and is the president of the Barnstable Education Foundation—a non-profit organization which raises funds to promote excellence and innovation in classroom educational instruction.  Ms. Burns is the aunt of an individual in the Adult Program of Latham Centers. Mr. Malo earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from New England College.  He has been employed by Coastal Engineering Company, Inc. of Orleans for three decades.  He currently manages Coastal’s Survey Division and specializes in property surveys and site plan development for residential, commercial, and utility projects.  Additionally, he oversees Coastal’s Information Technology function.  He is a principal owner with Coastal Engineering and has held a seat on their Board of Directors since 1996.  Mr. Malo is a member of the Massachusetts Association of Land Surveyors and Civil Engineers and is a member of the Cape Cod Technology Council. He has volunteered his engineering expertise with various non-profits including the Barnstable Little League and the Cape Cod Challenger Club for children and young adults with disabilities. Mr. Malo is also Chair of the Second Annual Latham Charity Golf Classic to be held October 17 at Ocean Edge Resort and Golf Club. Courtesy of Latham Centers, Inc. Founded in 1970, the mission of Latham Centers Inc. is to assist behaviorally, developmentally and physically-challenged children and adults to achieve their potential as responsible members of their community.  Latham is internationally recognized for its expertise and success in working with individuals with Prader-Willi Syndrome, a rare genetic disorder with no known cure.  Latham Centers currently operates a residential school for children in Brewster and oversees eight group homes and independent and shared living environments for adults throughout Cape Cod. In the spring of 2011, Latham received full “fast-track” accreditation by the international Council on Accreditation.  For more information, visit www.lathamcenters.org. Tue, 20 Sep 2011 13:58:22 -0400 http://www.capecodtoday.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=1277 On Sunday, September 11 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m., the Outdoor Classroom fund-raiser will be held at the Beach House in North Falmouth.  The event, which features raffles and entertainment by Jimmy Decatur, Andrew Lowenstein and others, will raise funds to build an outdoor classroom behind the Bourne Middle School. The idea of an outdoor classroom was conceived by Carolyn Forsberg, a 7th grade teacher at Bourne Middle School. The outdoor classroom will be created in honor of Freddy Dunbury, a Bourne High School junior who passed away in 1976, and his father, Fredrick J. Dunbury Sr., who worked in the Bourne school system as both a principal and assistant superintendent, and who died in 2007.  Ms. Forsberg came up with the idea of an outdoor classroom after attending Mr. Dunbury's funeral and watching a procession pass through the area where the classroom will be constructed. In that area, there is a bench in Freddy's honor and according to Ms. Forsberg, for such a special place, it is not very appealing. The classroom will be used by students and teachers from Bourne High School, Middle School and Peebles School, by coaches and teams and members of the community. Tony Dunbury has already begun working on the area which will be made up of pavers, wooden benches and shrubbery.  The basic plan is expected to cost $7,000. Any additional funds raised will be used to enhance the layout. The Beach House is on Route 151 in North Falmouth. A donation box will be at the event. Donations may also be set to: Bourne's Outdoor Classroom, PO Box 12, Pocasset, MA 02559. For more information about the event or the project, email Carolyn Forsberg here. Wed, 07 Sep 2011 16:29:07 -0400 http://www.capecodtoday.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=1276 Suicide Prevention Day is September 10, 2011 Suicide Prevention Day is observed around the world on September 10.  On the Cape and Islands, the day will be commemorated with an awareness and fund-raising event to support the Cape and Islands Youth Suicide Prevention Project. Community Health Center of Cape Cod and the Cape Cod Neighborhood Support Coalition are sponsoring an event on Saturday, September 10, from 3 to 7 p.m. at Trader Ed’s at Hyannis Marina, 1 Willow Street, Hyannis. Tickets are $15 per person, and include a barbecue, entertainment, and raffle ticket.  There will also be live and silent auctions with items donated by local businesses and individuals.  For tickets or more information, contact Maura Weir, Regional Manager, Youth Suicide Prevention Project, at 774-392-5420 or mweir@chcofcapecod.org. The Youth Suicide Prevention Project is a program of Community Health Center of Cape Cod and funded by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. Courtesy of Community Health Center of Cape Cod. Community Health Center of Cape Cod is a non-profit Federally Qualified Health Center that provides access to health care for adults and children with MassHealth, Commonwealth Care, Medicare, private insurance, or no insurance at all.  Services include primary and preventive care, dental care, behavioral health, coordinated case management, and prescription assistance, at locations in Barnstable, Bourne, Falmouth, and Mashpee.  Visit the Health Center online at chcofcapecod.org. Wed, 07 Sep 2011 10:47:00 -0400 http://www.capecodtoday.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=1275 Remember 9/11 with the gift of blood Cape Cod Healthcare is offering the public a way to pay tribute to the 10th Anniversary of the 9/11/01 tragedy, through the gift of blood. CCHC will have extended Blood Call Center hours from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. from Sept. 6-9, during which the public can call in and make a pledge to donate blood at one of our collection centers. Call 508-86BLOOD (508-862-5663) to make a pledge and set up an appointment. The public is also invited to donate blood at one of three Blood Drives: Thursday, Sept. 8, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the Lorusso Board Room at Cape Cod Hospital. Friday, Sept. 9, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the Faxon Center of Falmouth Hospital. Monday, Sept. 12, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the Lorusso Board Room at Cape Cod Hospital. No appointments are necessary for the blood drives. Walk-ins are always welcome at CCHC collection centers. Blood drives are ongoing throughout the year at CCHC. For a complete list of upcoming drives, visit www.capecodhealth.org. Courtesy of Cape Cod Healthcare. Cape Cod Healthcare is a comprehensive, regional health care system spanning the entire Cape. Cape Cod Healthcare is the leading provider of health care services for residents and visitors of Cape Cod. With more than 450 physicians, 4,500 employees and 1,100 volunteers, Cape Cod Healthcare has two-acute care hospitals, the largest home health services agency on the Cape (VNA), a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility, an assisted living facility and numerous health programs. For more information, visit Cape Cod Healthcare’s web site at www.capecodhealth.org. Tue, 06 Sep 2011 15:45:10 -0400 http://www.capecodtoday.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=1274 Cape Abilities places 10th with their Trust tomatoes For the fourth year in a row, Cape Abilities Farm tomatoes have placed in the top 10 at the Annual Massachusetts Tomato Contest. Cape Abilities tomatoes. Photo courtesy of Cape Abilities. Cape Abilities Farm is the only farm on Cape Cod with this distinction. These award-winning tomatoes are available at Cape Abilities Farm on Route 6A in Dennis and Cape Abilities Farm to Table in Chatham. The Tomato Contest, which took place August 22 at Boston City Hall Plaza Farmers Market, was sponsored by the New England Vegetable and Berry Growers Association in cooperation with the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources. Cape Abilities is a nonprofit organization that serves people with disabilities across Cape Cod. For more information, please visit www.CapeAbilities.org. Courtesy of Cape Abilities. Fri, 02 Sep 2011 15:24:37 -0400