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<title>Important Documentary Screening in Brewster: &quot;Under Our Skin - the Untold Story of Lyme Disease&quot;</title>
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<description>Under Our Skin - a documentary on Lyme Disease you won't want to miss
Free screening at the Brewster Ladies' Library on October 21, 2008 at 6:30pm

BREWSTER - The Brewster Ladies’ Library and Brewster’s Lyme Disease Support Group are jointly sponsoring a showing of the award-winning 2008 documentary film by Andy Abrahams Wilson entitled Under Our Skin: The Untold Story of Lyme Disease.
According to the film’s distributor, &quot;Each year thousands go undiagnosed or misdiagnosed, often told that their symptoms are 'all in their head'.&quot;
According to the film’s distributor, &quot;Each year thousands go undiagnosed or misdiagnosed, often told that their symptoms are 'all in their head'. Following the stories of patients and physicians as they battle for their lives and livelihoods, the film brings into focus a haunting picture of our health care system and its ability to cope with a silent terror under our skin.&quot;</description>
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<title>Free Weekly Wine Tasting Class Offered in Dennis</title>
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<description>Free Wine Tasting Class to be held at Ring. Bros. Marketplace
Harney’s Liquors at Ring Bros Marketplace will offer a free wine tasting class beginning Wednesday, October 15 from 6-7pm. 
The class will be held every Wednesday until December 17 at the demonstration center.
The class will be taught by Ed Makuta, Harney’s resident sommelier. This will be Ed’s second series of classes and he is excited about teaching this informative class. “I hope to teach people to be more confident and comfortable going to the wine store.” said Makuta “With the information provided in these classes they will gain the knowledge and confidence to try new wines.”
Makuta has worked in various wine stores for over 8 years and is a popular addition to the Harney’s team. “Ed has been doing a great job, the customers really enjoy his recommendations and is knowledge of wine is vast.” said Marc Riengold, owner of Harney’s. Before his career in the wine industry, Makuta was a Chef / Owner of a restaurant in South Yarmouth for 16 years.
This class will concentrate on different grape varietals, starting with a basic introduction to wine. 
The full class schedule is as follows:

Oct. 15: &amp;nbsp;INTRODUCTION TO WINE 
Oct. 22: &amp;nbsp;CHARDONNAY 
Oct. 29: &amp;nbsp;MERLOT 
Nov. 05: PINOT GRIS/GRIGIO 
Nov. 12:&amp;nbsp; CABERNET SAUVIGNON 
Nov. 19:&amp;nbsp; SAUVIGNON BLANC 
Nov. 26: &amp;nbsp;** NO CLASS ** 
Dec. 03:&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;PINOT NOIR 
Dec. 10, OTHER WHITES 
Dec. 17, OTHER REDS&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; 
In addition to the lecture participants will sample various wines that tie into that week’s class. All participants tasting wine must be over 21 years of age and have positive identification.
For reservations or more information call 508-394-2244.
Ring Bros. Marketplace brings together six independently owned businesses: Ring Bros. Markets which specializes in fresh produce, dairy and grocery products; Harney’s Liquors provides one of the largest selections of wines, craft brews and top shelf liquors on Cape Cod; Dark Horse Beef and Deli offering all natural beef, chicken, cheese and deli products; Spinner’s Pizza &amp;amp; Burrito prepares fresh gourmet pizzas, burritos, take home meals and homemade desserts; Chatham Fish &amp;amp; Lobster offers fresh fish, shellfish and lobster; Nata’s Noodles, together with Montilio’s Express, round out the marketplace with delectable desserts, freshly made pasta and prepared gourmet foods. Located on 485 Route 134, directly off exit 9A via Route 6, South Dennis, MA.&amp;nbsp; 
For more information visit www.ringbrosmarketplace.com. 
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<title>Province Lands Bike Trail Rehabilitation Under Way</title>
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<description>Work was to start on the 6th of October and will continue into the New Year
Cape Cod National Seashore Superintendent George Price announced the first phase of the Province Lands Bike Trail rehabilitation project was slated to commence on October 6, 2008 and will continue until January 1, 2009. This phase will include 2.5 miles of the 7.65 mile bike trail. 
The Province Lands Bike Trail is the first bike trail designed and constructed by the National Park Service in the 1960s. Planning for the bike trail improvements began in 2005 with the objectives of protecting resource areas and enhancing visitor experience and safety. The project is the result of a planning process that included an environmental assessment, public meetings at Provincetown Town Hall and a public comment period. Price said he was pleased the Seashore received the funding to begin this important project which will make critical improvements to this well utilized and appreciated resource.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; 
The rehabilitation includes widening the bike trail to a width of 10 feet and resurfacing with the exception of where it passes alongside wetland areas. There will be no expansion of the bike trail into wetland areas. Wood retaining walls, slope stabilization plantings, stair construction, and minor realignments will be constructed where needed. New signs, a centerline, and other pavement markings will also be added. Beach grass and other native vegetation will be planted and a sand fence will be installed in places where sand drifts across the bike trail.
The areas highlighted in red (see map right--click image for larger version) will be closed during construction.&amp;nbsp; For safety reasons, visitors will not be permitted in these areas.</description>
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<title>Mashpee Fundraiser for Lou Gehrig's Disease Planned for November 15th</title>
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<description>MASHPEE FUNDRAISER FOR LOU GEHRIG’S DISEASE
&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; The production will feature the talents of: From left to right , top to bottom; Debbie &amp;amp; Jamie Regan, CENTURY 21 Regan Realtors; Robin &amp;amp; Chef John Marcellino, Cape Cod Cooking TV Show/Roche Bros.; Tom O’Neill, Thomas J. O’Neill, Inc.; Sue Cannavo, Mashpee Library; Ron Meyerowitz, Golfer; Leslie Marsh, Sovereign Bank; Steve Hyde, Consultant; and Linda Steele, Cape Cod 5.
MASHPEE --&amp;nbsp;On Saturday, November 15, 2008, several local (Mashpee) “celebrities” are putting on a murder mystery dinner theater fundraiser. The comedy, “A Final Night of Shooting”, was written by Joe Gallant and will be directed by Melinda Gallant of Mashpee. The event will be held at the New Seabury Country Club. Cocktail hour begins at 6pm and the play/dinner begins at 7pm sharp.
Tickets are $55 per person and may be purchased at CENTURY 21 Regan Realtors, Roche Bros., Cape Cod 5, Sovereign Bank, Puritan of Cape Cod and Alberico’s Tailoring in Mashpee, or download a ticket order form at www.alsfamily.org or call 508-759-9696 to have one mailed to you. All tickets must be purchased before November 10. For information, contact the A.L.S. Family Charitable Foundation, Inc., 508-759-9696 or visit www.alsfamily.org.&amp;nbsp; 
Ticket price includes the show and dinner: clam chowder, Caesar salad, Chicken Cannaberge, coffee &amp;amp; dessert. There will be a cash bar and a raffle. 
Proceeds from the fundraiser will benefit the A.L.S. Family Charitable Foundation, Inc. a non-profit organization in Buzzards Bay, MA, dedicated to raising funds for patient programs and services and for cutting edge research to find a cure.</description>
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<title>Wellfleet Rec. Department to Sponsor the 2008 OysterFest Round Robin </title>
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<description>2008 OYSTERFEST TENNIS ROUND ROBIN
The Wellfleet Recreation Department is proud to sponsor its Third Annual Tennis Round Robin as part of the Wellfleet Oyster Festival.&amp;nbsp; This year the Round Robin will take place on Saturday October 18 from 11 AM-1 PM at the Mayo Beach Tennis Courts on Kendrick Avenue.&amp;nbsp; Rain date is Sunday, October 19.&amp;nbsp; 
Cost of entry is $20.00.
All proceeds from this year’s event will go to “Rally for the Cure”.&amp;nbsp; Rally for the Cure is a series of grassroots events created through a partnership with Susan G. Kormen for the Cure.&amp;nbsp; Since 1996 Rally for the Cure has proudly spread the life saving message of early detection to more than 1.2 million participants through golf events.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; </description>
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<title>Cape Cod Jeep Club announces the 4th Annual CHAMP HOUSE Charity Ride</title>
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<description>The Cape Cod Jeep Club Partners Up with The CHAMP HOUSE of Hyannis for The 4th Annual CHAMP HOUSE Charity Ride
The Cape Cod Jeep Club (CCJC) is a family-friendly organization that takes pride in their community and for the 4th year in a row they will be hosting a charity ride to benefit the CHAMP HOUSE in Hyannis.&amp;nbsp; 
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<description>Fall Red Cross courses offered including babysitting, CPR and pet first aid
HYANNIS - The Cape Cod Chapter of the Red Cross is offering several informative courses in October and November.&amp;nbsp; These courses including babysitting for youths, pet first aid and adult CPR.&amp;nbsp; See below for details.</description>
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<title>Charles Moore Arena in Orleans offers ice skating lessons</title>
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<description>Learn to Skate at the Charles Moore Arena - Classes Begin October 1
Lessons for tots, school-aged and adults
The Charles Moore Arena (CMA) is offering a series of seven week classes October 1 through November 22 to teach tots, school-aged children and adults how to skate.
CMA's goal is to provide comprehensive, fun lessons for beginner skaters of all ages ranging from tots through adults. Students will learn the basics about ice skating and will advance at their own pace while developing coordination and balance. Participants will learn to skate in a safe and structured environment.
Registration is free and skaters are required to fill out a registration form with a parent/guardian's signature. Forms are available on the website or at the rink. The cost for the seven week sessions is: Tots $80; School-aged (K through high school) $96 and adult (skaters 18 and older) $75.&amp;nbsp; First family member pays full price, each additional family member pays $60 per class.</description>
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<title>Public invited to visit green buildings across Cape Cod on Saturday, October 4th</title>
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<description>Public invited to visit green buildings across Cape Cod 
Neighborhood doors to be open on October 4, 2008
How do you reduce fuel costs, increase energy efficiency, and create a healthy environment in your home or building?
Cape &amp;amp; Islands Self Reliance Corporation, in collaboration with the Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA), invites the public to visit local sustainable buildings and talk with energy-saving experts during the 2008 Green Buildings Open House on Saturday, October 4.&amp;nbsp; The Green Buildings Open House, part of the American Solar Energy Society’s National Solar Tour, is an opportunity to learn first-hand how incorporating green elements can help reduce heating costs, increase energy conservation, and even generate surplus clean energy.</description>
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<title>Tee Off During the Brewster After School Child Care Program Golf Tournament</title>
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<description>Brewster Golf Tournament scheduled for October 6th
BREWSTER - A golf tournament to benefit the Brewster After School Child Care Programs&amp;nbsp;will take place at&amp;nbsp;Ocean Edge in Brewster on Monday, October 6th.
We need golfers--join us for a day full of fun!&amp;nbsp; 
The fee is only $150 per player and&amp;nbsp;includes:

Beer Brunch&amp;nbsp;at Brewster Wine Cellar at&amp;nbsp;10am 
Registration at 11:30am 
Tee Time&amp;nbsp;at 12:30pm&amp;nbsp; 
Dinner &amp;amp; Silent Auction&amp;nbsp;at 6pm
Bid on incredible prizes including NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB tickets, a Carnival cruise for 2,&amp;nbsp; gift certificates to local restaurants,&amp;nbsp;a day in Boston featuring New England&amp;nbsp;Aquarium tickets &amp;amp; Top of the Hub, SixFlags Tickets,&amp;nbsp;a night&amp;nbsp;at the Candleberry Inn on 6A in Brewster, a private tour &amp;amp; tasting&amp;nbsp;at the Truro Wine&amp;nbsp;Vineyard &amp;amp; also at Cape Cod Beer Company in Hyannis and many more giveaways from our wonderful community supporters. 
Be a sponsor, buy a tee sign, donate to the silent auction, or just join us for the evening at the Linx Restaurant at&amp;nbsp;Ocean&amp;nbsp; Edge for dinner&amp;nbsp;and the&amp;nbsp;silent auction, $50.00 each.
Contact Eric Barber, Brewster Wine Cellar 508-896-3412 or email baccgol&#102;&#064;&#103;mail.com</description>
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<title>Participants Sought for &quot;Make It Better with Cranberries&quot; Contest in Wareham</title>
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<description>Seeking Participants for “Make It Better With Cranberries”
Cranberry Harvest Celebration Cooking Contest:&amp;nbsp; “Make It Better With Cranberries 2008”
WAREHAM - Back by popular demand, the A.D. Makepeace Company and the Cape Cod Cranberry Growers’ Association will be hosting “Make It Better With Cranberries” cooking contest during the 5th Annual Cranberry Harvest Celebration. 
We invite cooks of all ages to participant in this fun and exciting contest.&amp;nbsp; Contestants will compete in three food categories: 

Entrée 
Desserts 
Healthy or Light
All recipes must include at least one cranberry product (Fresh or Frozen Fruit, Processed Fruit (juice/sauce) or Sweetened Dried Cranberries).&amp;nbsp; There are three subdivisions:&amp;nbsp; 

Adults 
Children (8 – 16 years) 
Professional 
If you are interested in competing, send an email or postcard to Kim Houdlette, MIBWC, 158 Tihonet Road, Wareham, MA, 02571 or khoudlett&#101;&#064;&#097;dmakepeace.com.&amp;nbsp; Contestant forms must accompany all entries.&amp;nbsp; Forms are available at www.admakepeace.com.</description>
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<title>Plymouth Rock Portico to reopen October 1st</title>
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<description>Plymouth Rock Portico to reopen October 1
DCR completes repairs at the state’s most-visited tourist site
PLYMOUTH - The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is completing repairs to the Plymouth Rock Portico in Plymouth and plans to reopen the refurbished Portico on October 1.
Last March work began on a $489,000 rehabilitation of the 87-year-old Portico, which shelters Plymouth Rock. Damaged terra cotta tiles in the ceiling of the Portico were repaired and replaced, the Portico roof was replaced, masonry was cleaned and repaired, mortar was replaced, rust was removed from the internal steel frame, and decorative metalwork was painted. Also, a cutting-edge, solar-powered, cathodic protection system (which halts rust through the application of a safe and mild electrical current) was installed in the Portico to protect against any future deterioration. 
“This rehabilitation effort ensures that Plymouth Rock, one of the most-visited and cherished tourist sites in Massachusetts, if not the entire country, will be protected for many years to come.” - DCR Commissioner Richard K. Sullivan Jr.
“We are delighted to be reopening the Portico to the public well in advance of the fall and Thanksgiving tourist season,” said DCR Commissioner Richard K. Sullivan Jr. “This rehabilitation effort ensures that Plymouth Rock, one of the most-visited and cherished tourist sites in Massachusetts, if not the entire country, will be protected for many years to come.”</description>
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<title>Cape Cod Chapter of the ABWA Announces New Board and Committee Chairs</title>
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<description>American Business Women's Association Announces New Board and Committee Chairs 
HYANNIS&amp;nbsp;- The Cape Cod Chapter of the American Business Women's Association (ABWA) is pleased to announce its board and committee members for the year running from August 2008 through July 2009. 
ABWA Chapter President Denise Dever from Sandwich is owner of Home Instead Senior Care, a company supporting seniors, allowing them to continue to live at home. This is Denise's second year as President. 
Cindy A. Nuzzolo, Esq, from S. Yarmouth is the ABWA Vice-President and an attorney with the law firm of Wilkins and DeYoung in Hyannis.&amp;nbsp; </description>
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<title>Community Forum on Home Heating Resources to be held in Provincetown in October</title>
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<description>Community Forum on Home Heating Resources scheduled for October in Provincetown
What You Need To Know &amp;amp; How You Can Cut Heating Costs This Winter
PROVINCETOWN --&amp;nbsp; On Monday, October 6, 2008 from 6pm to 7:30pm there will be a community forum on home heating resources.&amp;nbsp; The Cape Cod community is invited to attend this very important forum.&amp;nbsp; Topics will include:

Services for weatherization of your home that can reduce usage by an average of 20%. 
Income-eligible residents may get weatherization provided at no cost
Attendees are encouraged to bring your most recent electric bill to meet with fuel assistance resource personnel.
The forum will be held at Provincetown Veterans Elementary School at 2 Mayflower Lane (off Winslow Street) in Provincetown. </description>
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<title>Sign up for the 1st Annual Lyme Awareness of Cape Cod Golf Tournament</title>
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<description>1st Annual Lyme Awareness of Cape Cod Golf Tournament to be held on September 22, 2008
Proceeds benefit Lyme Awareness of Cape Cod
MASHPEE - The 1st Annual Lyme Awareness of Cape Cod Golf Tournament will&amp;nbsp; be held on Monday, September 22, 2008.&amp;nbsp; The tournment will begin with a 12:30pm tee-time at Quashnet Valley Country Club in Mashpee.
The $125 entry fee includes greens fees, a cart, raffles, a full dinner buffet and great golfer prizes. The deadline to sign up is Friday, September 12, 2008.&amp;nbsp; Singles and foursomes are welcome. &amp;nbsp;No coolers, please.
For more information call 508-477-7896 or 774-238-2316.&amp;nbsp; 
All proceeds benefit Lyme Awareness of Cape Cod.&amp;nbsp; The mission of Lyme Awareness of Cape Cod is to promote the awareness and existence of Lyme and Chronic Lyme Disease on Cape Cod.
Quashnet Valley Country Club is located at 309 Old Barnstable County Road in Mashpee.
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<title>Cape Cod Conservatory Now Offering Many New Classes Just for Adults</title>
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<description>Conservatory Offering Many New Classes for Just for Adults 
WEST BARNSTABLE&amp;nbsp; --&amp;nbsp; The Cape Cod Conservatory in West Barnstable is significantly expanding its roster of music and art classes for adults.&amp;nbsp; The courses, offered at the Conservatory’s West Barnstable campus, will start later this month and will range from a multi-week courses on Broadway, opera, jazz, music or appreciation, among others.
“This represents a major expansion of our offering for adults,” said Conservatory Executive Director Jeff Myers.&amp;nbsp; “We have historically done a great job of serving the youth of the area.&amp;nbsp; These new courses in art and music will also provide the Cape’s adult population with exciting new choices to expand their passions.”</description>
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<title>The Cape Cod Foundation is seeking grant proposals</title>
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<description>Cape Cod Foundation Seeking Grant Proposals
YARMOUTHPORT – The Cape Cod Foundation is seeking proposals from nonprofit organizations for the fall 2008 general grants program, the second of two grant-making cycles this year, to support projects addressing the region’s existing and emerging needs.
Approximately $33,000 will be dispersed to address a broad range of needs in the areas of health, human services, the environment, education, the arts, and community development. 
The deadline for submission is October 1, 2008.
Additional information about the Cape Cod Future Fund and other unrestricted funds in the program, as well as qualifications and guidelines for developing proposals, may be obtained by contacting the Cape Cod Foundation toll free at 800-947-2322 or by visiting www.capecodfoundation.org.
Release courtesy of the Cape Cod Foundation
The Cape Cod Foundation was established as a nonprofit charitable organization in 1989 to serve the people of Cape Cod by linking community resources with community needs. The Foundation extends the reach of philanthropic dollars by pooling and investing funds, providing a perpetual resource for the community. The Foundation has distributed $30 million in grants and scholarships across Cape Cod and the Islands and will celebrate 20 years of charitable giving in 2009.</description>
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<title>Cape Care Coalition Fall Quarterly Meeting to be held September 13</title>
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<description>Fall quarterly meeting to be held on September 13th
The Cape Care Coalition, an initiative to create Cape Care, a regional, community-owned health care system for Cape Cod, will hold its Fall Quarterly Meeting on Saturday, September 13, 9:30am to noon at the Dennis Senior Center, 1045 Route 134, South Dennis (corner of Route 134 and Setucket Road, easily accessible from both the Mid-Cape and Rt 6A).&amp;nbsp; 
The meeting, which is free and open to the public, will focus on upcoming legislative efforts.
In November, Cape Codders in three of the six Cape legislative districts will be able to join others in various districts around the state to vote yes on health care as a human right.&amp;nbsp; On the ballot in districts in the Upper, Mid and Outer Cape regions, the health care as a human right initiative is an opportunity for citizens to express their strong desire for change in the current health care system.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; The Cape Care Coalition is also working this fall to organize the community to work with their Cape legislators to support the necessary enabling legislation at the state level that will help make Cape Care a reality.&amp;nbsp; Legislation will be introduced in late December for the 2009/2010 legislative session.
In 2006, citizens in eleven of the fifteen Cape towns voted&amp;nbsp; at town meetings or through their representatives on the Barnstable Town Council for a non-binding referendum to support the creation of Cape Care, a single payer system for Cape Cod residents.&amp;nbsp; In 2007, the Barnstable County Assembly of Delegates voted to &quot;support and encourage&quot; the further development of Cape Care.&amp;nbsp; Enabling legislation is the next step in the creation of Cape Care.&amp;nbsp; Details of the Cape Care draft model to date are available on the web site, www.capecare.info.
For more information on the Quarterly meeting or the Cape Care Coalition, please call 1-877-700-8070 or email inf&#111;&#064;&#099;apecare.info.
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<title>Cape Cod &amp; Islands Chapter of the Red Cross offers FREE Volunteer classes in Yarmouth starting September 29th </title>
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<description>Cape Cod &amp;amp; Islands Chapter of the Red Cross offers FREE Volunteer classes in Yarmouth starting September 29th 
HYANNIS&amp;nbsp;- The American Red Cross, Cape Cod and Islands Chapter offers Free Volunteer classes at Dennis-Yarmouth High School, starting Monday, September 29th, 2008.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; 
Each class will run 3 hours, every Monday for 8 consecutive Mondays (except Columbus Day October 13th).&amp;nbsp; There are no pre-requisites and no fees. This course is open to all ages, 18 and up, who would like to become Red Cross Volunteers.&amp;nbsp; Volunteers are trained to work in various fields of expertise, including participating in your local community activities, responding to a local disaster (house fire, airplane crash, oil spill), or deploying to different parts of our nation where a disaster has struck (Katrina, California wildfires, Iowa floods).&amp;nbsp; </description>
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<title>Patrick requests federal disaster aid for Massachusetts shellfish industry</title>
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<description>Governor Patrick Requests Federal Disaster Aid for Massachusetts Shellfish Industry
Red tide restrictions cost shellfish harvesters over $1.5 million in lost revenue; total economic impact could reach $7 million&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; 
BOSTON&amp;nbsp; – Noting the economic hardship this summer’s red tide outbreak had on approximately 1,100 commercial shellfish harvesters and 35 aquaculturists in 11 coastal communities, Governor Deval Patrick today asked the US Department of Commerce to declare a commercial fishery failure, making the industry eligible for federal disaster assistance under the US Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. 
“The closures have caused economic impact on certain Massachusetts communities where shellfishing is a major component of annual income for some fishermen,” Governor Patrick wrote. “This disaster assistance is requested to help sustain shellfish fishing and prevent a local collapse of the industry.”</description>
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<title>American Red Cross Offers Free Disaster Education Sessions Across Cape Cod</title>
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<description>American Red Cross Offers Free Disaster Education Sessions Across Cape Cod 
HYANNIS - In the wake of Hurricane Gustav and with Hanna, Ike and Josephine coming,&amp;nbsp; the Cape Cod and Islands Chapter of the American Red Cross has scheduled several free community sessions to provide local residents with important information on preparing for storms.&amp;nbsp; 
Disaster Preparedness Presentations will be held as follows: </description>
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<title>Cape Cod Focus formed to address critical Cape issues</title>
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<description>Concerned Citizens, Business People and Community Leaders Coalesce
Cape Cod Focus Formed To Address Critical Cape Issues
Cape Cod is losing its greatest resource, its people, and to curb this devastating trend, a collection of concerned citizens, business individuals and community leaders have joined forces to create Cape Cod Focus, a study group committed to providing analysis, advocacy and support for issues that improve the quality of life for Cape Codders of all ages. 
“The quality of life on Cape Cod is in danger,” the group states in its guiding principles. “The Cape’s economics and demographics are out of balance. We believe that by accessing critical information and by engaging in constructive inquiry and discussion, we can assist Cape Cod decision makers in improving the future.”
“The quality of life on Cape Cod is in danger,” the group states in its guiding principles.&amp;nbsp; “The Cape’s economics and demographics are out of balance. We believe that by accessing critical information and by engaging in constructive inquiry and discussion, we can assist Cape Cod decision makers in improving the future.”</description>
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<title>President Kathleen Schatzberg Begins Her Eleventh and Final Year at Cape Cod Community College</title>
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<description>President Kathleen Schatzberg Begins Her Eleventh and Final Year as President of Cape Cod Community College
Speaking during Opening Day ceremonies on Tuesday September 2, 2008, Cape Cod Community College President Kathleen Schatzberg announced that she will leave her position at the end of next summer, completing eleven years of service to the institution.
“There is a time in life for everything,” she noted, “and after ten very wonderful years at an extraordinary institution, the time has come for me to explore what life has ahead for me. The role of today’s college president is ‘24/7’ and I wouldn’t have it any other way. I love the excitement, the challenge, and the great people with whom I work every single day. But, there comes a point at which it is time to evaluate what will be next, and for me that time is now.”
In her comments to the College community gathered in the Tilden Arts Center for the traditional first-day meeting of the new semester, President Schatzberg noted that it is very common for someone in her position to make the College’s Trustees and the entire institution aware of her decision at the start of the academic year, giving all a full year to prepare for new leadership. She made it clear that her choice is simply a personal one, made to allow her to look ahead to a time when she can plan more travel, more time with family, more work with and for the peace and justice causes so close to her heart, and to be free to consider opportunities to move in entirely new directions
“This is not an ending, but rather the beginning of a new chapter in both my life and the life of this incredible institution. I’m very excited to see just how it will develop for both of us,” she concluded.
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<title>Attention Animal Lovers: Don't Miss the 13th Annual MSPCA Walk for Animals September 7 in Hyannis!</title>
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<description>Don't miss the 13th Annual MSPCA Walk for Animals on Sunday, September 7th, 2008
&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; One of last year's attendees. Photo courtesy of the MSPCA Cape Cod Animal Care &amp;amp; Adoption Center.
HYANNIS - &amp;nbsp;Join hundreds of animal lovers and their four-footed companions for the 13th annual MSPCA Walk for Animals on Sunday, September 7th. 
400 people, along 250 of their pooches, are expected to take part in the 1-mile walk through downtown Hyannis. Come and enjoy a day filled with canine fun from raffles to contests including Owner-Dog Look a Like, Musical Paper Bags and much more.&amp;nbsp; 
The walk will be held on Sunday, September 7, 2008. Registration and activities begin at 10am, the walk begins at 11am. There will be activities and animal contests until 2pm. The event takes place at Asleton Park, on the Harbor in Hyannis.
Incentives for fundraisers include 

$100 raised: Free mini back pack, 
$500 raised: Free MSPCA-Angell bag, 
$1,500 raised: Free digital camera
For more information or to register, visit www.walkforanimals.com, email hdonnell&#121;&#064;&#109;spca.org or call 508-775-0940.&amp;nbsp;
The 2008 MSPCA Walk for Animals is generously supported by PIXY 103 and FRANK 101.1 and 93.5&amp;nbsp;
Release and photo courtesy of the MSPCA Cape Cod Animal Care &amp;amp; Adoption Center.&amp;nbsp; The center is located at 1577 Falmouth Road (Route 28) in Centerville. Visit the site for information on adopting, volunteering and donating.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;</description>
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<title>Cape Cod Community College Announces Auditions for &quot;Almost, Maine&quot;</title>
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&amp;nbsp;elow you will find an audition notice for an upcoming performance on Cape Cod. If you have an audition you would like to post, email all pertinent information including name of the performance, audition dates, location, times and role requirements to inf&#111;&#064;&#099;apecodtoday.com.</description>
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