Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:16:53 -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=1086 Fall brings color, compost and warm opportunities to Wellfleet Town offers unique wood recycling program While Fall on the Cape is a beautiful season of change, this does not mean that you should change your commitment to recycling. This colorful time of fallen leaves gives us the opportunity to recycle that color into next year’s flowers and vegetables by composting at home. Autumn is a great time to build compost piles in your yard that will be available for use next year. Composting at home is simple, and requires little more than grass clippings, fallen leaves, and the occasional turning of a compost pile. You can mix different types of dead plant matter into a pile and let it sit. Your compost pile should be turned with a shovel or pitchfork once or twice a month. Recycled firewood fuel, known as biomass, “is a renewable energy resource that releases carbon dioxide which is often balanced by the carbon dioxide captured in its growth. Using biomass fuel decreases our dependence on expensive foreign oil and has the potential to decrease household heating costs.” - Hillary Greenberg, Wellfleet’s Health and Conservation Agent This Fall also brings the first winter chills, which can be remedied by burning of recycled firewood. This year Wellfleet residents can again enjoy the warmth of free firewood which is usually available at our transfer station. Contractors and other people and businesses that create excess wood can drop off their waste at the transfer station so it can be reused as firewood. Saving money and staying warm this Fall and Winter will be easy if you utilize this great program. Hillary Greenberg, Wellfleet’s Health and Conservation Agent, says that the recycled firewood fuel, known as biomass, “is a renewable energy resource that releases carbon dioxide which is often balanced by the carbon dioxide captured in its growth. Using biomass fuel decreases our dependence on expensive foreign oil and has the potential to decrease household heating costs.”    Everyone is encouraged to participate in the firewood recycling program so that it can be successful. If you bring waste wood, it can only be accepted for the program if it is not treated or pressurized. Town Selectman Ira Wood says “It is important to burn clean wood, because there are significant health risks from burning treated or pressurized wood in your home.” As the leaves fall and our town prepares for winter, it is important to continue reducing, reusing, and recycling your household and business wastes. Selectman Jerry Houk says “Recycling is the primary way to lower the cost of the town’s transfer station by offsetting disposal costs.” Recycling at Wellfleet’s transfer station is increasingly very important to ensure the sustainability of our town, state, and planet. Courtesy of the Town of Wellfleet.   For more information, visit Wellfleet’s website www.wellfleetma.org and click on the recycling tab, or email Dan Fister at dan.fister@wellfleet-ma.gov. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:16:53 -0500 http://www.capecodtoday.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=1085 Holiday Mail for Heroes to Deliver One Million Greetings to Service Members and Families As part of a national campaign, the American Red Cross, Cape Cod and Islands Chapter is participating in a “Holiday Mail for Heroes” card drive.  The American Red Cross and Pitney Bowes Inc. are teaming up to send holiday cards to members of the military and their families in the United States and around the world. From Monday, November 2 until Monday, December 7, the public is invited to send holiday cards with their message of thanks and cheer to a special post office box. The Red Cross and Pitney Bowes will then screen cards for hazardous materials, sort and package the cards, and deliver them to military bases, veteran’s hospitals and military hospitals during the holidays.   “Holiday Mail for Heroes” continues the Red Cross tradition of service to the armed forces.  Last year, 1.4 million cards were distributed. Sending just one card is all it takes to make a difference by spreading holiday cheer and thanks to one of our nation’s heroes.  There are currently 1.4 million active duty U.S. military men and women serving in our country and abroad.  In addition, there are 24 million veterans in the U.S.  Holiday cards should be addressed and sent to: Holiday Mail for Heroes, P.O. Box 5456, Capitol Heights, MD 20791-5456 Please be sure to affix adequate postage. Keep the salutation generic, such as: Dear Service member or Veteran. Do not include personal information and please do not send letters.  If you’d like to send more than one card, please bundle them and mail them in a package. Cards must be received no later than December 8th (postmarked December 7th). Cards received after this date will be returned to senders.  To help speed the sorting process and delivery of cards and notes before the holidays, please refrain from sending “care packages,” monetary gifts, using glitter or including any other inserts.  In order to make cards more meaningful to a wide variety of recipients, those sending cards are highly encouraged to use “Dear Service Member or Veteran” rather than specific language.  We encourage the public to send holiday-neutral cards rather than religious-themed cards. For a full list of recommended guidelines and best practices, please visit Redcross.org/holiday mail. Cards are also available to print out from the website, along with messages from Red Cross National Celebrity Amy Grant. The American Red Cross is a charitable organization - not a government agency - and depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its humanitarian mission. For more information about the Cape Cod and Islands Chapter, visit the web site: cciredcross.org or call toll-free (508) 775-1540. You can also write to: American Red Cross, Cape Cod and Islands Chapter, 286 South Street, Hyannis MA 02601. Pitney Bowes is a mail stream technology company, that helps organizations manage the flow of information, mail, documents and packages. Its employees deliver technology, service and innovation to more than two million customers worldwide.  The company was founded in 1920. More information is available at www.pb.com. * * * Deadline for Red Cross Local Heroes Nominations December 22nd, 2009 The American Red Cross, Cape Cod and Islands Chapter, is looking for nominations for local Heroes.  Deadline for nominations is December 22nd, 2009. These Heroes will be recognized at the upcoming Eighth Annual Heroes Breakfast on Thursday, March 4, 2010 at the Resort and Conference Center at Hyannis, MA from 7 -9 A.M. The Red Cross touches lives in our community every day through programs and services such as disaster relief and health and safety training.  As an organization committed to helping the community, the Red Cross is honored to salute individuals who are making a difference through their actions. All Heroes must live on Cape Cod, Nantucket or Martha’s Vineyard and the heroic act must have been performed between December 15th, 2008 and December 21, 2009. The nominating committee will select the Heroes for 2008 in the following award categories: Firefighter Law Enforcement Medical Military 911 Dispatch Adult Good Samaritan (21 years and older) Youth Good Samaritan (Under 21 years) Animal Hero (person who aids or saves an animal or animals) Environmental Hero Community Impact or Community Service Educator Individual with Disability Mentor/ Role Model Adult Mentor/Role Model Youth Mentor/Role Model (Mentor/Role Model is someone who has made a significant contribution towards changing, influencing or improving the lives of others) Swim Rescue Diversity Hero (person who has made a significant contribution to promoting diversity within the community) (Note, the nominating committee can add additional/different categories if relevant). The deadline for nominations is December 22nd, 2009. Nomination forms are currently being distributed to libraries, fire, police and other community centers and they can be downloaded on the Chapter’s web site: cciredcross.org or can be obtained by calling toll-free (508) 775-1540 or (866) 762-1928. You can write to: American Red Cross, Cape Cod and Islands Chapter, 286 South Street, Hyannis MA 02601. * * * American Red Cross Offers Flexible Web-based Training for First Aid, CPR and AED The American Red Cross, Cape Cod and Islands Chapter, now offers unique online training tools for First Aid, CPR and AED, followed by a short skill session and testing for certification at the chapter house in Hyannis. Classes available include: Adult, Infant and Child CPR/AED, First Aid, First Aid/CPR/AED for Schools and Community, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and several other classes aimed at CPR/First Aid/AED Instruction. The student can sign up for the online training by simply going to cciredcross.org, click ‘take an online class’ icon and choose the class of choice and register. The online portion of the class takes the same amount of time it would take in a classroom, different for each course. It could start at as little as 2 hours of online training and 2 hours of in-class training and certification.  The big advantage of the online class is that students may take it at their own pace and time. Depending upon the class, it is possible to start and stop as you please within 14 days. After completing the online course, a date will be set for the completion of the skills session and testing. Students receive training manuals at their skills session. All skills training classes will be held at the Chapter House on 286 South Street in Hyannis unless otherwise indicated.  For schools, businesses, professional rescuers, clubs and organizations, alternate pricing, dates and locations are available by contacting the Chapter at (508) 775-1540, ext. 12. Schedules for all training courses in CPR/AED and First Aid as well as Babysitting, Pet First Aid and Chokesaver for Restaurant Emergencies are available online at cciredcross.org or by calling (508) 775-1540 for more information. For more information about training, volunteering or supporting the Cape Cod and Islands Chapter, American Red Cross, see the web site: cciredcross.org, call toll-free (508) 775-1540 or write to: 286 South Street, Hyannis, MA 02601. All releases courtesy the Cape Cod and Islands Chapter of the Red Cross. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:51:33 -0500 http://www.capecodtoday.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=1084 Deadline for deliveries (to participate) is Tuesday, November 24th Call or email to sign up The Community Action Committee of Cape Cod & Islands needs your help. Please consider adopting a family that needs a turkey and all the fixings to make their holiday one to be thankful for. To adopt a family to receive a Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner, please fill a disposable aluminum roasting pan or box with the fixings on the list below and purchase a frozen turkey (15-25 pounds).  Gift card valued  at $25 from a supermarket can be substituted for the frozen turkey. Fresh vegetables: potatoes, carrots, onions, celery, butternut squash Stuffing: one box seasoned Packaged mixes: cake mix, rolls, breads Gravy: packaged mix or in cans Cranberry sauce Canned vegetables: green beans, peas, sweet potatoes Home baked breads/desserts are optional Optional Brazilian foods: Bag of white long grain rice, canned fruit salad, Jello, canned or dry beans. Please place the fixings in the pan/box and cover with plastic wrap or insert into plastic bag. The deadline for the delivery of your donation is Tuesday, November 24th at the Community Action Committee of Cape Cod & Islands headquarters located at 115 Enterprise Raod in Hyannis, opposite the former Linens and Things behind the Cape Cod Mall. The Community Action Committee of Cape Cod & Islands is a non profit agency which hosts the Turkey Program for the families enrolled in its programs for self sufficiency who are in need. We have 200 families on our list and hope you will be able to adopt one or more--whatever is most feasible for you or your group. Please call 508-771-1727 to sign up to sponsor a Thanksgiving Turkey dinner or email Claudia Robinson. Courtesy of CACCCI. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:28:00 -0500 http://www.capecodtoday.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=1083   Dennis Chamber of Commerce November 10, 2009     Are you a small business owner who doesn't have the first clue about Internet marketing?  Or maybe you've set up a Facebook page for your business and don't what to do next?   The Dennis Chamber of Commerce is pleased to offer Doing More With Less to its members.    You'll learn how to set up and maintain your business web presence by spending the least amount of time possible, using free Web 2.0 marketing channels.    This is an interactive workshop for beginners, tailored to meet the needs of small businesses and non-profits with limited time and resources.  You'll leave with an intermediate level of knowledge about Internet marketing, plus your blueprint for web success, a strategic plan which we'll help you develop during this workshop.  Doing More With Less is presented and facilitated by Julie Brooks, CEO of eCape, Inc., a South Dennis-based website design and marketing company which has helped hundreds of local businesses like yours succeed on the Internet.   When:  Friday, December 11, 2009, 9 am - 11:30 amWhere:  eCape, Inc., 900 Route 134, South Dennis MA map.  Coffee, tea, and local bakery goodies included! Cost: $50.00Limit:  8 participants per workshop RESERVATIONS are required, seating limited. Call 508.398.3568 or email info@dennischamber.com  What You'll Learn:  Cash and time-strapped businesses can't afford to waste either on Internet marketing efforts that don't pay off.  This workshop will help you choose which types of Internet marketing work best for your business, how often to update and monitor these marketing channels, and map out a time strategy.  What is Web 2.0 ?  The 6 types of Internet marketing and how they work (social media, email, paid search, organic search, local search, banner ads/paid listings)  Examples of local businesses using each of these types effectively Do you really need to use all 6 types? (probably not)  How much time does it take to implement and maintain an Internet marketing program  A search engine optimization "cheat sheet" (10 best practices)  How to do your Internet marketing in the least amount of time possible What You'll Do: Prior to attending the workshop, you'll need to complete a brief questionnaire about your current business web presence.   Based on this, we'll help you map out a strategic plan for what to do and and how much time it will take to cover all the bases for your web presence.  Julie will give each business a personalized evaluation and recommendations based on its questionnaire.   After You Leave: You'll have access to the entire Power Point presentation, including links to resources & articles, via a password-protected section of eCape's website, plus a subscription to eCape's email and print newsletter and Julie's blog, Frugal Internet Marketing. SCHEDULE We will begin promptly at 9:00 am 09:00 to 10:00:  Overview of 6 types of Internet marketing. Easy-to-understandexplanations with real-world examples of local businesses like yours using these marketing channels10:00 to 10:15: Questions10:15 to 10:30: Cell phone break10:30 to 11:00: Recommendations for each attendee11:00 to 11:30: Marketing plan development, coached by facilitator  About Julie Brooks:  This workshop is presented and facilitated by Julie Brooks, CEO of eCape, Inc., a  South Dennis-based website design and marketing company founded in 1996.   eCape has developed over 300 websites for Cape Cod businesses and is also the operator of several high-traffic portal sites, including CapeCodToday.com, CapeCodTravel.com, and CapeCodKidz.com.  One of one of the Cape's most prominent thought leaders in Internet marketing, Julie is a founding member of the Cape Cod Internet Council, has taught several classes at Geek Girl Camp, and maintains a blog called Frugal Internet Marketing.  She recently attended the Inbound Marketing Summit at Gillette Stadium.  *Julie's LinkedIn profile http://www.linkedin.com/in/juliebrooks*Follow eCape on Twitter http://twitter.com/ecapeinc*Fan CapeCodToday.com on Facebook.  http://www.facebook.com/pages/CapeCodTodaycom/116827468976   Dennis Chamber of Commerce238 Swan River Road, P.O. Box 1001West Dennis, MA 02670508.398.3568 or emailinfo@dennischamber.com     "The Chamber's Mission is to promote and enhance responsible business growth; support Community, Civic and Cultural activities; and serve as a Resource Center for visitors, residents and members."   Board of Directors Angela Argyriadis-Kream 'N' Kone, Rachel Baroni-Mill Stores, Doug Bohannon-Mid-Cape Home Centers, Kathy DeMeyer-Encore Construction, Lucinda Harrison-The Barnstable Patriot, Jonathon Idman-Law Office of Singer & Singer, Sam Ingram,  Century 21 Real Estate Sam Ingram R.E., Bob Juliano-Puzzles, Toys and More, Gail Knell-Ebb Tide Restaurant, Jane Remy-Dickey Insurance, Jim Sullivan-The Sign Company, Dawn Johnson-Cape Cod Five, Sean Todd-Ameriprise Financial, Susan Wile-Agway of Cape Cod, Lorraine McCullough-Village Floors of Cape Cod, Dierdre Leyden-The Leyden Team, Kim Marchand-Sesuit Harbor House & Motel, Gary Abramson-Sundancer's and Spyro Mitrokostas, Executive Director.     Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:23:09 -0500 http://www.capecodtoday.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=1082 2nd Annual "Girls Get Together", a successful and fun fundraiser!   Auction items ready for bidding at the 2nd annual "Girls Get Together" event this past October. Photos courtesy of Curves of Cape Cod. Curves of Cape Cod hosted their 2nd annual "Girls Get Together" at their five Cape locations (Sandwich, Mashpee, Falmouth, Centerville, Dennis & Orleans). October was Breast Cancer Awareness month and each club held silent auctions, raffle tickets and a tag sale to raise money for breast cancer research. Also, guest speakers spoke about  battling cancer, recovering and also being in remission. It was a wonderful event with delicious food and incredible auction items donated by local businesses in each town. Most importantly, over $6,860 was raised for breast cancer awareness! Visit the Curves website for information about the Cape Cod clubs and to request membership information. Courtesy of Curves of Cape Cod.  Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:32:27 -0500 http://www.capecodtoday.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=1081 Email bids now, winner to be announced on December 31st, 2009 Frederick M. Misilo, Jr., of the Elder Law and Special Needs Practice Group of Fletcher, Tilton and Whipple P.C. with offices in Worcester, Framingham and Hyannis has generously donated a complete estate plan for an individual or couple to be auctioned to benefit The Arc of Cape Cod. The plan will be composed of appropriate documents including durable power of attorney, MA health care proxy, will, special needs trust and any other appropriate trust documents deemed appropriate for the individual or couple.  The Arc of Cape Cod will be accepting silent auction bids on the estate plan through their website and will inform the winner on December 31st.  You can bid on this item by emailing info@arcofcapecod.org with the words Estate Plan and your bid along with your name, phone number, and email. The current high bid is $1,000.00. Happy Bidding! Celebrating its 55th year in 2009, the Arc of Cape Cod assists Cape Cod residents with developmental disabilities in achieving their fullest potential. Release courtesy of the Arc of Cape Cod. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:31:44 -0500 http://www.capecodtoday.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=1080 Drummers, pipers and students wanted Highland Light Scottish Pipe Band (HLSPB) invites drummers and pipers to join the band as HLSPB begins its 33rd year of performing.  Instruction in piping and drumming is also offered to prospective members of all ages and abilities including beginners. HLSPB practices most Thursdays from 7pm-9:30pm, with lessons from 6pm-7pm.  Practice is held at the Yarmouth Senior Center, 528 Forest Rd, Yarmouth with the exception of the first Thursday of the month when the band practices at the West Villages Elementary School Gymnasium, 960 Osterville/ W. Barnstable Rd, Marstons Mills. Any person interested in becoming involved with the band is welcome to stop by during these times. Highland Light performs in parades and concerts, as well as fielding a Grade IV competition group that competes in Highland Games throughout New England. Band members come from all over the Cape and southeastern Massachusetts.  The band trains under renowned drummer, instructor and judge Norman MacLeod and nationally recognized piper, instructor and judge Nancy Tunnicliff. The band has a long tradition of not only quality music, but of being a friendly group that welcomes family, friends and fun. We make an effort to be a organization that everyone can enjoy.  See our Facebook page and website www.HighlandLight.com. For more information contact the Band Manager, Diane Wood-Bielski at 508 947-4383. Release courtesy of HLSPB. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:15:48 -0500 http://www.capecodtoday.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=1079 eCape, Inc. was recently spotlighted in the November 2009 issue of Cape & Plymouth Business magazine.    Julie Brooks, CEO of eCape, was asked to answer the question, "What traits give your business a competitive edge?"   She answered: "eCape's competitive edge over other website design and marketing companies comes down to two things:  search engines and staff.   Our local sites such as CapeCodTravel.com and CapeCodToday.com dominate Google, Bing, and Yahoo! organic search results for many local search terms, which in turn gives advertisers on these sites more business.    No other local website design company can also give its clients advertising space on these high-traffic sites, which leads to instant, targeted traffic.  We're not a one-man show, limited to the time and talents of just one person.   Our staff of 7 full-time employees, 3 interns, and 6 freelancers means that our clients benefit from the talents of many.  This is why we can operate as a one-stop shop for all of a client's Internet marketing needs:  website design, advertising on our local sites, search engine optimization, local search setup, Facebook and Twitter setup, email marketing, pay-per-click, and lots more.    Internet marketing changes so incredibly fast, it's difficult for clients to keep up with--that's why they rely on us to tell them what's real and what's hype. " Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:21:58 -0500 http://www.capecodtoday.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=1078 The COMM chapter of BNI (Business Network International) in Hyannis is seeking new members and is inviting any interested local business people to attend its upcoming Visitors Day.   Attendees do not have to pre-register and are welcome to give a 60-second pitch for their business if they choose.     The COMM chapter is one of the largest BNI chapters on Cape Cod.  See COMM's website for a list of current members. COMM- BNI Visitor's Day Thursday, November 12, 2009 7 am - 8:30Hyannis Golf Club Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:16:05 -0500 http://www.capecodtoday.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=1077 Participants must be at least 16 years of age The American Red Cross, Cape Cod and Islands Chapter, will offer a Babysitter Instructor training class on November 7, 2009 at the Chapter House on 286 South Street in Hyannis.   The course runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.  The class is designed to train instructor candidates to teach the basic-level Babysitter’s Training course.  This course prepares instructor candidates to use program materials, conduct training sessions and evaluate the progress of course participants.   Cost of the course is $100.  All participants will receive a reference handbook and a first aid kit.  To enroll, call 508-775-1540. Participants must be at least 16 years of age on or before the training session, possess a Fundamentals of Instructor Training Certificate issued within the last year or possess a current national Health and Safety Services Instructor Authorization Certificate, and successfully complete the instructor pre-course self-study and the pre-course session.  This includes demonstrating competency in the pre-course skills. In order to achieve certification, participants must: Successfully complete the instructor precourse self-study and the precourse session. Attend and actively participate in all course sessions.  Successfully complete class activities, including the required practice-teaching assignments. Score at least 80 percent (16 correct answers out of 20 questions) on the Babysitter’s Training Instructor course final written exam. Class schedules can be viewed on the Chapter’s website or can be obtained by calling toll-free (508) 775-1540. To register for classes or to request more information visit the website or call (508) 775-1540. Payment is required for registration. Or you can write to: American Red Cross, Cape Cod and Islands Chapter, 286 South Street, Hyannis MA 02601. Release courtesy of the Cape Cod and Islands Chapter of the Red Cross. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:51:33 -0400 http://www.capecodtoday.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=1076 Successful fundraising program comes to historic Sandwich Inn The Dan’l Webster Inn & Spa is now partnering with area schools and non-profit organizations in a new way-- by hosting fundraisers in the restaurant! All non-profit organizations, churches, school PTOs, etc. in the Sandwich area are invited to schedule a fundraiser at the Inn. On that day, 15% percent of all attendees’ breakfast, lunch and dinner checks will be donated back to your group. According to Steven Catania, Vice President Catania Hospitality Group, “We at the Catania Hospitality Group have always believed in supporting the community; it’s woven into the fabric of our company. The Fundraiser Program is a wonderful way to continue our relationships with, and our support of area organizations. It has proven a successful program in our Hearth ’n Kettles over the years and we are pleased to now offer it at the Dan’l Webster Inn & Spa. To learn more about the new Dan’l Webster Inn Fundraiser program visit www.DanlWebsterInn.com or, call Gary Cremeans, General Manager at (508) 888-3622. The Dan’l Webster Inn & Spa is located at 149 Main Street, Sandwich, MA. Release courtesy of the Catania Group. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:31:15 -0400 http://www.capecodtoday.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=1075 Making a sound investment in your child's education For more than a decade, Starr & Chapman, Inc. has helped over 1,100 students find appropriate educational matches. They have worked with international students from Canada, China, Germany, Ireland, Nigeria, The Philippines, South Korea and Spain, and from Massachusetts and across the United States. Students and their families have sought advice and guidance from Starr & Chapman to enroll at some of the most prestigious private schools and colleges in the world. As global economic changes have occurred, more families are turning to Starr & Chapman in an effort to make sound investments in their children's educational lives. In most cases, parents are looking for the best match with an institution that will provide their children with educational success, but also with confidence and the other tools necessary to advance in their adult life. Starr & Chapman helps families achieve these goals mainly through small, focused workshops and private counseling sessions that include goal-setting, planning, and navigating the often complicated process of applying to private schools and colleges. The company works with families to help identify students'; strengths and to help them approach aspects of the application process that might seem difficult or overwhelming. With 14 years of experience, Starr & Chapman has built a system of advising and helping students and families that is flexible and effective. For more information, visit the Starr & Chapman website here. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:11:19 -0400 http://www.capecodtoday.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=1074 Rogers, a specialist in sustainable building The Cape’s own Jeff Rogers, owner of New England Green and Conwell Lumber in Provincetown, was a featured speaker at last month’s Conference of New England Governors and Eastern Canadian Premiers held in New Brunswick Canada. Entitled, “Sustainable Building Practices in the United States and Canada” the conference highlighted Rogers who is a recognized specialist in the emerging sustainable building industry. In 2007 Rogers received the first United States Green Building Council’s LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Platinum award in Massachusetts for the reconstruction of his home in Truro. Rogers was able to test and scientifically appraise newer, green building supplies and practices integrated into the design before offering them to his customers through New England Green, which is located in his store Conwell Lumber in Provincetown. With almost all his home’s energy produced by renewable energy resources installed as part of the home, the Rogers house has earned “Net Zero Energy Home” status. Tastefully appointed and comfortable, the award-winning home also requires one third the water consumed by an average American home. Release courtesy of NE Green Building. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:07:16 -0400 http://www.capecodtoday.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=1073 Girls Get Together Party to be held Wednesday, October 28th In conjunction with Breast Cancer Awareness, the Curves of Mashpee and Curves of Sandwich will host a special Girls Get Together Party on October 28th at 6:30pm. Studies have shown that physical exercise reduces the risk of breast cancer and Curves wants to take this time to encourage the women of Mashpee and Sandwich to learn more about the impact that wellness has on preventing cancer. A healthy diet, regular exercise, monthly breast self-exams and yearly mammograms together are essential in breast cancer prevention. Michele Brandt, owner of Curves Mashpee and Sandwich, says, "No one will want to miss this party. We encourage all members, and non members to attend this great event.  A lot of women know about breast cancer prevention, but don’t act on it. In addition, this event will feature a silent auction ( items donated by local businesses), breast cancer survivor speakers, food, drinks and lots more! Great networking opportunity as well". "No one will want to miss this party. We encourage all members, and non members to attend this great event.  A lot of women know about breast cancer prevention, but don’t act on it." - Michele Brandt, Owner of Curves of Mashpee and Sandwich Those attending the Girls Get Together Party will participate in a casual evening packed with valuable conversation, information and encouragement. Attendees will also have the opportunity to take part in a fund raiser to support American Cancer Society with the purchase of "In Memory Of" or "In Honor Of" donation certificates. American Cancer Society has always been near to our hearts," Brandt says. "This is a fund raiser that touches so many of our ladies." Members and non-members alike are invited to participate in the Girls Get Together Party. Those wishing to become a member will receive a special discount in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness. October 1st through October 31st, the Mashpee and Sandwich Curves will offer a $0 service fee for those who provide proof of either a recent mammogram or a donation to American Cancer Society. Brandt says, "The Curves of Mashpee and Sandwich is committed to helping the women of our community live healthy and strong lives and this Girls Get Together Party is just one way that we can help encourage them." For information on the Girls Get Together Party, contact Mashpee Curves at 508 477-4001 or Sandwich Curves at 508 833-7697. Curves of Mashpee is located at 681 Falmouth Road in Deer Crossing and Curves of Sandwich is located on Route 130 in Heritage Park. Release courtesy of Curves of Cape Cod. Curves works every major muscle group with a complete 30-minute workout that combines strength training and sustained cardiovascular activity through safe and effective hydraulic resistance. Curves also works to help women lose weight, gain muscle strength and aerobic capacity, and raise metabolism with its groundbreaking, scientifically proven method that ends the need for perpetual dieting. Founders Gary and Diane Heavin are considered the innovators of the express fitness phenomenon that has made exercise available to around 4 million women globally, many of whom are in the gym for the first time. With nearly 10,000 locations worldwide, Curves is the world’s largest fitness franchise. For more information, please visit: www.curves.com. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:35:03 -0400 http://www.capecodtoday.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=1072 Social Media Expert and New York Times Best-Selling Author Chris Brogan Coming to Cape Cod By Leslie Fishlock We are so excited to announce that Chris Brogan, social media expert and best-selling author, and all-around nice guy, will be coming to town for an exclusive book signing and social media event! And we could not be more excited! The event is a fundraiser for Geek Girl Camp’s programs for women in need and transition, specifically tied to educational scholarships, computer training, providing laptops and other events and initiatives. Chris Brogan, co-author of the New York Times best-seller, Trust Agents, will be in Hyannis, Cape Cod, MA on October 27th from 5-7pm to sign his new book as well as interact with local business people, techies and entrepreneurs on how to tap into the growing power of social media networks to build their brand’s influence, reputation and profits. Brogan is president of New Marketing Labs, a new media marketing agency, and home of the Inbound Marketing Summit conferences and Inbound Marketing Bootcamp educational events. He works with large and mid-sized companies to improve online business communications like marketing and PR through the use of social software, community platforms, and other emerging web and mobile technologies. In his new book, co-authored with Julien Smith, Brogan says that “social networks and personal connections have far more influence on consumers than your marketing messages ever will – unless your business knows how to harness them. In Trust Agents, we show you how to tap into the power of these networks to build your brand’s influence, reputation and profits.” Brogan explains that “trust agents aren’t necessarily marketers or salespeople; they’re digitally savvy people who use the Web to humanize businesses using transparency, honesty, and genuine relationships. As a result, they wield enough online influence to build up or bring down a business’s reputation. This book will show you how to build profitable relationships with trust agents, or become one yourself.” Tickets for the event are $50 and can be purchased online here. Tickets will be available at the event for $60. All purchases include the Trust Agents book and entrance to this exclusive event benefiting programs for Geek Girl Camp such as educational scholarships for women in need and computer training. Contact Leslie at Geek Girl Camp with any questions about tickets, press inquiries or sponsorship for this event. Release courtesy of Geek Girl Camp. Fri, 16 Oct 2009 12:48:22 -0400 http://www.capecodtoday.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=1071 Special presentation by Georgia Dash, nationally prominent infection control expert In light of the predicted spread of  H1N1 (Swine) Influenza into epidemic proportions, the Yarmouth Port Library will sponsor an October 16th program about all aspects of the flu, as well as methods of preventing infection and protecting family members. The program will be given by Georgia P. Dash, BSN, MS, CIC, a nationally prominent infection control expert who is corporate director of infection control and prevention for the Cape Cod Healthcare system.  Dash will discuss the differences between the various types of influenza before concentrating on H1N1. She will emphasize the importance of hand hygiene, cough etiquette and social distancing at public events. She will then give the latest information on vaccine types, their safety and their availability, and explain who should, and who should not, be vaccinated. Lastly, Dash will describe H1N1 community resources and treatment before answering questions from the audience. An infection control practitioner (ICP) and epidemiologist for more than three decades, Georgia Dash was a founding member of  the Washington, DC-based APIC which, with 10,000 members, is the world’s largest association of ICPs. She served on APIC’s board of directors for seven years before becoming its president in 2002. Earlier, she chaired the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology, which certifies ICPs in many different countries for practice. The program will be presented on Friday, October 16th at 7 p.m. in the community room of the Yarmouth Port Fire Station on Route 6A.  Seated is limited, so early arrival is advisable. Thu, 15 Oct 2009 09:15:56 -0400 http://www.capecodtoday.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=1070 Show your donation card at the box office and see Dracula for free! It’s an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth and blood for blood at Harwich Junior Theatre. Simply donate blood at Cape Cod Hospital and present the donation appointment card at the HJT box office to receive a free ticket to see  Harwich Winter Theatre’s Dracula: Blood of the Vampire, a brand new adaptation of the spooky classic tale. Dracula and Lucy in a scene from the play. Photo courtesy of HJT. Call the Cape Cod Hospital Blood Donor Center at 508-862-5273. Walk-ins are accepted, but appointments are encouraged. Call the HJT Box Office at 508-432-2002 for tickets. Dracula, Blood of the Vampire runs on Friday and Saturday evenings at 8pm and Sundays at 4pm through November 1, 2009.   Based on the gothic thriller, this exciting new adaptation takes a surprising turn when the obsessed vampire hunter Van Helsing and Mina Murray travel from London deep into the mountains of Transylvania to Castle Dracula in search of her missing fiancé, Jonathan Harker. Release courtesy of HJT. Tue, 13 Oct 2009 16:10:10 -0400 http://www.capecodtoday.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=1069 Whitehall Estate, an Emeritus Senior Living Community, celebrates World Food Day October 16th 2009 The residents, staff and volunteers of Whitehall Estate are supporting Good Morning America/Macy’s Come Together Feeding America fund drive on October 16th World Food Day. Whitehall Estate will be accepting monetary donations to forward to this fund.  World Food Day is a worldwide event designed to increase awareness, understanding and informed year-around action to alleviate hunger. Guests are welcome to join us as Chef Don Dickerson prepares an around the world lunch buffet and live music by Dave Burbank.  Please contact Community Relations Director Kristine Callahan for more information and reserve your space today.    Emeritus is one of the largest and most experienced operators of freestanding assisted living communities located throughout the United States.  These communities provide a residential housing alternative for senior citizens who need assistance with the activities of daily living, with an emphasis on personal care services, which provides support to the residents in the aging process.  Emeritus currently operates 309 communities in 36 states representing capacity for approximately 27,200 units and approximately 32,400 residents.  Common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol ESC, and the homepage can be found on the Internet at www.emeritus.com. Release courtesy of Whitehall. Mon, 05 Oct 2009 12:21:34 -0400 http://www.capecodtoday.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=1068 All net proceeds to support local Cape Cod activities On Friday, October 2, NAMI Cape Cod will hold their first annual Charity Golf Tournament at the Brookside Club in Bourne.  NAMI Cape Cod is pleased to announce that former PGA Tour Player and Cape Cod native Jim Hallet will be participating in the event.  NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Health) Cape Cod is dedicated to providing support, education and advocacy for families of people with mental illness and their family members with the illnesses. It is the organization's goal that people with mental illnesses become fulfilled and contributing members of the community. That they are able to enjoy  what all people want--to work, have a family, relationships,  financial stability and have the ability to contribute to their community. NAMI Cape Cod focuses on advocating for, supporting and developing services, interventions and programs that enhance the knowledge, skills and support people receive in their journey to recovery. The organization also supports family members of those with mental illness. There is an increase in demand for the services NAMI Cape Cod provides for the Cape and Islands. The purpose of the golf tournament is to raise funds to support the activities of the organization, such as communication with its 500+ membership base. In addition, funds raised during the tournament will go towards creating more support groups for family and friends who have mental illnesses, promoting speaker programs, educating family members and improving advocacy on the state and local levels.   All net proceeds received support local activities on the Cape. The 1st annual NAMI Cape Cod Charity Golf Tournament will be held on Friday, October 2 at the Brookside Club in Bourne. The format is a scramble with shotgun start. A fee of $150 per player, $500 per foursome, includes golf, a reception and banquet dinner featuring a special performance by Andrea, the Judge and the Sinners. An awards presentation will follow with prizes for closest to the pin, longest driver (male & female) and winning teams. There will also be a silent auction featuring wonderful items which will be on display before the tournament and during the reception. The schedule for the day is as follows: 10:15am, Registration 10:30am, Driving Range Open 12:00pm, Shotgut Start 05:15pm, Reception 06:00pm, Banquet Dinner 07:00pm, Awards Presentation For more information or to register, contact NAMI Cape Cod at 5 Marks Lane, Hyannis, MA 02601, 508-778-4277 or by email.  Visit the website for more information about the organization. Download a Registration/Sponsorship form here. Sponsorship opportunities are still available! The Brookside Golf Club is located at 11 Brigadoone Road in Buzzards Bay, 508-743-4653. Click here for directions. Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:57:32 -0400 http://www.capecodtoday.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=1067 Newly established commission seeks to fill final position The newly established Cape Cod and Islands Commission on the Status of Women is in need of one more commissioner and is asking anyone who is interested in filling this position to contact Janice Barton, Chair of the Commission at jbartonccicsw@gmail.comor 508-648-1918 (please leave a message) for an application form. The CCICSW was established by legislation in January of 2009 with the support of Cape legislators including Senate President Therese Murray, Senator Robert O’Leary, and Representative Sarah Peake.  The legislation calls for the board of thirteen commissioners to hear input, collect data, and propose solutions for issues that primarily impact women within Cape Cod and the Islands. The purpose of the Commission is to advance women toward full equity in all areas of life and to promote rights and opportunities for all women.  The mission of the Cape Cod and Islands Commission on the Status of Women is to provide a permanent, effective voice for women across Barnstable, Dukes and Nantucket counties that facilitates and fosters community  and inclusiveness among women.  The Commission stands for fundamental freedoms, basic human rights and the full enjoyment of life for all women throughout their lives.   The Commission is encouraging applicants with diverse backgrounds. Courtesy of the Cape Cod & Islands Commision on the Status of Women. See their Facebook page here. Mon, 28 Sep 2009 10:48:58 -0400 http://www.capecodtoday.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=1066 New trustees will replace Northcross and Solarz   (Left to right): Frank Fantasia and Dorothy Savarese, new trustees at 4Cs. Photos courtesy of 4Cs. As the new academic year begins, Cape Cod Community College welcomes two new community members and a new student member to its Board of Trustees. Joining the Board is Cape Cod Five Cents Savings Bank President and CEO Dorothy Savarese of Brewster, and long-time banking administrator and loan officer, now retired, Frank Fantasia of Mashpee. Both come to the Board as Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce CEO Wendy Northcross and architect Cynthia Solarz leave after years of dedicated service. Dorothy Savarese leads the Cape Cod Five Cents Savings Bank. This 154 year-old Cape banking institution reported $1.82 billion in assets as of this past March 31st  and maintains the leadership position in both deposits and loans among all institutions on Cape Cod. She first joined “The Cape Cod Five” in 1993 as a commercial lending officer, rising within the corporation to assume her current role in January of 2005. During her tenure, the bank it has grown to offer many new services and established the Trust and Asset Management division in 2003, a department that operates today from its own facility. Ms. Savarese chairs the Cape Cod Five Cents Savings Bank Charitable Foundation Trust. Among her many community affiliations, she serves on the Boards of Directors of the Massachusetts Bankers Association, Cape Cod Healthcare, the Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce and the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod. Deeply committed to housing and community development issues, she has been a Board member of the Housing Assistance Corporation board and the Regional Employment Board. She was a planning participant and panelist for both Cape Cod's Housing and Economic Summits. Frank Fantasia has been associated with the College for many years as a member of its Educational Foundation Board including service as its Chair. This will be his first term as a College Trustee. Mr. Fantasia is a financial executive with 40 years of experience in bank lending and administration, retiring in 2003 after 20 years as a Senior Vice President/Senior Loan Officer with Plymouth Savings Bank. He has served bank, business, and real estate clients in various consultation roles, and brings years of organizational fund raising experience to the College’s Board. Community involvement has been a life-long commitment for Fantasia who has generously given his expertise and personal service to a wide range of Cape-based organizations including serving as a Director of the Willowbend Children’s Charity Foundation, the Cape Cod Community Health Center, The Boys and Girls Club of Cape Cod, and the Boston College Club of Cape Cod. He is Permanent Deacon and Assistant Director of the Diaconate Diocese of Fall River, and is very active in parish life at Christ the King in Mashpee, MA. Representing the student body this year will be Jeremy Seibold of Dennisport, MA. These new members will join the Board at their September 22nd meeting on the West Barnstable campus. Release courtesy of Cape Cod Community College. Mon, 21 Sep 2009 15:41:19 -0400 http://www.capecodtoday.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=1065 Best Feature Article Award given to Olmsed, Rodgers Cape Wind Vice President of Project Development Craig Olmsted and Communications Director Mark Rodgers were both given the 2009 award for the Best Feature Article Award  this week by the American Society of Civil Engineers. The article, "The Cape Wind Project in Context" was coauthored by Olmsed and Rodgers and appeared in the July 2008 Special Issue, Engineering Strategies for Global Climate Change, of Leadership and Management in Engineering, published by the American Society of Civil Engineers. "It is a great honor to be recognized in this way by the American Society of Civil Engineers and I think it speaks to the great interest in offshore wind power in the U.S." - Mark Rodger The award was presented at the Annual Awards Dinner of the Boston Society of Civil Engineers Section at the Marriot Hotel in Boston on September 15, 2009. The article is available for download here. Cape Wind Communications Director Mark Rodgers noted that, "It is a great honor to be recognized in this way by the American Society of Civil Engineers and I think it speaks to the great interest in offshore wind power in the U.S." Cape Wind's proposal to build America's first offshore wind farm on Horseshoe Shoal would provide three-quarters of the electricity used on Cape Cod and the Islands from clean, renewable energy - reducing this region's need to import oil, coal and gas. Cape Wind will create new jobs, help stabilize electric costs, contribute to a healthier environment, increase energy independence and establish Massachusetts as a leader in offshore wind power. For more information click here. Mon, 21 Sep 2009 12:53:49 -0400 http://www.capecodtoday.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=1064 Closure effective October 1, 2009 Cape Cod Healthcare announced today that it will close its outpatient Urgent Care Service, located at the Psychiatric Center of Cape Cod Hospital, effective, October 1, 2009. The urgent care program, opened in 2003 to improve access to psychopharmacology services, has evolved to the point where it essentially increases no-show rates for psychiatric appointments and simultaneously increases drug-seeking activities. “In essence,” said Ed Laroche, Executive Director, CCHC Behavioral Health Services, “this program has unintentionally fragmented the continuity and coordination of good psychiatric care.” Staff safety has also become a concern. “In essence,” said Ed Laroche, Executive Director, CCHC Behavioral Health Services, “this program has unintentionally fragmented the continuity and coordination of good psychiatric care.” “People who truly need urgent mental health help will continue to be treated in the emergency department and will become Cape Cod Hospital or Falmouth Hospital patients,” added Laroche. At the same time, all of CCHC’s Behavioral Health Services outpatient services will be consolidated from the Whitcomb Pavilion on the campus of Cape Cod Hospital to the Cape Cod Human Services facility at 460 West Main Street in Hyannis. “This consolidation allows us to expand access to outpatient behavioral health services and better facilitate placing patients in appropriate settings for behavioral health treatment,” said Laroche. The state Department of Mental Health has reviewed the plan to close urgent care and consolidate outpatient services, and the DMH understands the need for it. “People who need mental health care will have better access to services and programs at Cape Cod Healthcare,” said Laroche. “We continue to provide a robust array of mental health services for the community, including inpatient, partial hospitalization, outpatient, three locations for Cape Cod Human Services, a Psychiatric Assessment Team, and a Kids and Teens Assessment Center. Release courtesy of Cape Cod Healthcare. Cape Cod Healthcare is a comprehensive, regional healthcare system spanning the entire Cape. Cape Cod Healthcare is the leading provider of healthcare 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, 15 Sep 2009 15:58:43 -0400 http://www.capecodtoday.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=1063 Eight Annual Heroes Breakfast scheduled for next March Deadline for nominations is December 22nd The American Red Cross, Cape Cod and Islands Chapter, is once again looking for nominations for local Heroes.  These Heroes will be recognized at the upcoming Eighth Annual Heroes Breakfast on Thursday, March 4, 2010 at the Resort and Conference Center at Hyannis, MA from 7:00-9:00 A.M. The Red Cross touches lives in our community every day through programs and services such as disaster relief and health and safety training.  As an organization committed to helping the community, the Red Cross is honored to salute individuals who are making a difference through their actions. All Heroes must live on Cape Cod, Nantucket or Martha’s Vineyard and the heroic act must have been performed between December 26th, 2008 and December 21st, 2009. The nominating committee will select the Heroes for 2009 in the following award categories and additional or different categories can be added if relevant: Firefighter Law Enforcement Medical Military 911 Dispatch Adult Good Samaritan (21 years and older) Youth Good Samaritan (Under 21 years) Animal Hero (person who aids or saves an animal or animals) Environmental Hero Community Impact or Community Service Educator Individual with Disability Mentor/ Role Model Adult Mentor/Role Model Youth Mentor/Role Model (Mentor/Role Model is someone who has made a significant contribution towards changing, influencing or improving the lives of others) Swim Rescue Diversity Hero (person who has made a significant contribution to promoting diversity within the community) The deadline for nominations is December 22nd, 2009. Nomination forms are currently being distributed to libraries, fire, police and other community centers and they can be downloaded on the Chapter’s web site: capecodandislandsredcross.org or can be obtained by calling toll-free (508) 775-1540 or (866) 762-1928. You can write to: American Red Cross, Cape Cod and Islands Chapter, 286 South Street, Hyannis MA 02601. Release courtesy of the Cape Cod and Islands Chapter of the Red Cross. Tue, 15 Sep 2009 14:20:09 -0400 http://www.capecodtoday.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=1062 Six-week program begins September 22 at the Eastham Senior Center Beacon Hospice and the Eastham Senior Center  is offering  The Daughters of Alzheimer’s,   a six week support group for daughters who are lovingly caring for parents with Alzheimer’s.  The journey with Alzheimer’s begins with the diagnosis.  The feelings of loss are immediate, and each person’s grief is unique.  As members of the group share their common experiences, the fear and the confusion of this disease will give way to courage, clarity and perhaps even a sense of humor will show up.   Living with Alzheimer’s is a difficult experience for the family, but it can be a meaningful and healing experience.  The group will use storytelling and writing as tools in the art of self-care as you face the daily experience of caretaking a loved one.     This group is open to the entire Cape Cod Community. Group will be facilitated by Jackie Powers, MSW LCSW, Beacon Hospice Bereavement Coordinator.  Pre-registration is requested to insure ample literature for all attendees.  To register, contact Jackie Powers at 508-778-1622 or  jpowers@beaconhospice.com.  Harbors of Hope is the bereavement program of Beacon Hospice that offers support to the Cape Cod Community from Bourne to Provincetown.  All services of the Harbors of Hope Program are free to the Cape Cod Community. The Eastham Senior Center is located at 1405 Nauset Road in North Eastham. Tue, 15 Sep 2009 11:59:43 -0400