Cotuit Santuit Civic Association Newsletter www.cotuitcivicassociation.org Cotuit Currents Newsletter President: Jim Dannhauser April 13 - May 17, 2019 Editor: Theresa Egan So the calendar turns to April and we look forward to the warmth and renewal that Spring can bring. Please join us at Freedom Hall on April 16, starting at 7:30 pm, for a meeting that will cover two important topics. First, the Water Department will conduct an informational session to explain the new base and usage fee proposal. This is an outgrowth of an effort to make the Water Department more self-sufficient for its capital and operational costs. (You can obtain additional information about the water rate proposal at the web site of the Fire District Rate proposal (www.cotuitfiredistrict.org/ waterdepartment/news-announcements/2019). You can also request materials on the 2019 Rate proposal by emailing the Water Department at [email protected]) Following the Water Department, representatives of the Fire Department and the Prudential Committee will make a presentation regarding the Cotuit Fire Space Needs Feasibility Study and a proposed expansion, including the purchased property adjoining the fire station, to address those needs. Both of these topics are of significant import to the Village. We encourage you to make every effort to attend. The Executive Board is planning to organize the second annual Cotuit Clean-Up day. Last year’s effort was a big success, with a number of volunteers pitching in to pick up roadside trash. Our target date is Saturday, May 11. Details are still being finalized at this time, and we will communicate them to you once they are done. As the date for storing kayaks and dinghies at Town beaches draws near, please be aware of the new rules established by the Town Harbormaster requiring a permit to store any vessel on Town property. Jim Dannhauser, President Cotuit District Fire Department: Our new boat needs a name! Please submit your boat name suggestion with your contact information to CFD, POB 1632, Cotuit 02635 or to [email protected]The winner will be announced next spring at the Annual District Meeting. Entries must be received by May 1st. The Fire Commissioners will vote on the winning boat name at the May meeting and announce it at the District meeting. The winner will be awarded a ride on the newly named boat to Martha's Vineyard for coffee and/or ice-cream! maximum of 4 persons for the trip. The winner must sign a liability waver prior to the trip. Good Luck! Cotuit Water Department - Important April 16th Meeting: Learn more about the proposed water rate changes for 2019. At the request of the Prudential Committee of the Cotuit Fire District, the Cotuit Water Commission authorized a study in 2018 by its consulting engineers Tata & Howard to examine making the Water Department more reliant on revenues from water use (ratepayers’ base fees and use rates) and less on District taxes. The study found that Cotuit’s rates are well below those of comparable districts and towns on the Cape. The Water Commission is proposing an increase in base fees and use for Cotuit homeowners and other water users, beginning July 1, 2019. The goal is to make the Water Department more self-sufficient for its capital and operational costs. This proposal may include consideration for cases of financial hardship, and a phased-in schedule. The Water Commission are providing a series of informational sessions and materials to explain this proposal. Cahoon Museum ARTWEEK Open House – Family Friendly Saturday April 27, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Admission Free Stop by the Cahoon Museum of American Art for this free event and see the spring exhibitions, meet the artists, enjoy demonstrations, en plein air painting, artist gallery talks, docent tours, children's crafts and more. Waldorf School April 26 at 6:00 pm - variety show and Mexican dinner fundraiser; and don’t forget May 4th 11:00 - 1:00 pm is May Day - picnic, make flower crowns, maypole dancing. The Cotuit Kettleers are looking for new host families for players for the 2019 season. The season runs from early June through early August. You would need to provide a room for the player, access to a washer and dryer, and three meals a day. In return, you will receive a stipend to help cover costs and lasting friendships with some terrific young men who are working to enhance their futures, not only as baseball players, but also as people. You can be part of that development! For more information, please contact Mr. Terry Moran at 508-951-0802 or [email protected]Cotuit Federated Church invites you to a Community Breakfast at 7:00 am in Bruce Hall following their Easter sunrise service or for community coffee and refreshments in Bruce Hall at 11:15 following their 10:00 worship service. Also, a Baggo Tournament to benefit the Pan Mass Challenge will be held on Saturday, April 27th at noon at the church. There is a $50 entry fee per team of 2 people. 20-foot courts. The PMC donates 100% of every dollar to Dana Farber Cancer Institute through its Jimmy Fund. For more information or to register, contact Tim Wakefield at [email protected] or 508-331-8512. For more information about all church activities, call 508-428-6163. Cotuit Nursery School announces they are accepting registrations for the 2019-2020 school year. Please call 508-428-1470, email [email protected]or visit their website at cotuitnurseryschool.org. Cotuit Rowing Club offers one month or seasonal memberships. Recreational rowing in a quad, double, or single. Some rowing experience is required. For more information contact the club at [email protected].
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Cotuit Santuit Civic Association Newsletterwww.cotuitcivicassociation.org
C o t u i t C u r r e n t s N e w s l e t t e r
President: Jim Dannhauser April 13 - May 17, 2019 Editor: Theresa Egan
So the calendar turns to April and we look forward to the warmth and renewal that Spring can bring. Please join us at Freedom Hall on April 16, starting at 7:30 pm, for a meeting that will cover two important topics. First, the Water Department will conduct an informational session to explain the new base and usage fee proposal. This is an outgrowth of an effort to make the Water Department more self-sufficient for its capital and operational costs. (You can obtain additional information about the water rate proposal at the web site of the Fire District Rate proposal (www.cotuitfiredistrict.org/waterdepartment/news-announcements/2019). You can also request materials on the 2019 Rate proposal by emailing the Water Department at [email protected]) Following the Water Department, representatives of the Fire Department and the Prudential Committee will make a presentation regarding the Cotuit Fire Space Needs Feasibility Study and a proposed expansion, including the purchased property adjoining the fire station, to address those needs. Both of these topics are of significant import to the Village. We encourage you to make every effort to attend. The Executive Board is planning to organize the second annual Cotuit Clean-Up day. Last year’s effort was a big success, with a number of volunteers pitching in to pick up roadside trash. Our target date is Saturday, May 11. Details are still being finalized at this time, and we will communicate them to you once they are done. As the date for storing kayaks and dinghies at Town beaches draws near, please be aware of the new rules established by the Town Harbormaster requiring a permit to store any vessel on Town property. Jim Dannhauser, President
Cotuit District Fire Department: Our new boat needs a name! Please submit your boat name suggestion with your contact information to CFD, POB 1632, Cotuit 02635 or to [email protected] The winner will be announced next spring at the Annual District Meeting. Entries must be received by May 1st.
The Fire Commissioners will vote on the winning boat name at the May meeting and announce it at the District meeting.
The winner will be awarded a ride on the newly named boat to Martha's Vineyard for coffee and/or ice-cream! maximum of 4 persons for the trip. The winner must sign a liability waver prior to the trip. Good Luck!
Cotuit Water Department - Important April 16th Meeting: Learn more about the proposed water rate changes for 2019. At the request of the Prudential Committee of the Cotuit Fire District, the Cotuit Water Commission authorized a study in 2018 by its consulting engineers Tata & Howard to examine making the Water Department more reliant on revenues from water use (ratepayers’ base fees and use rates) and less on District taxes. The study found that Cotuit’s rates
are well below those of comparable districts and towns on the Cape. The Water Commission is proposing an increase in base fees and use for Cotuit homeowners and other water users, beginning July 1, 2019. The goal is to make the Water Department more self-sufficient for its capital and operational costs. This proposal may include consideration for cases of financial hardship, and a phased-in schedule. The Water Commission are providing a series of informational sessions and materials to explain this proposal. Cahoon Museum ARTWEEK Open House – Family Friendly Saturday April 27, 10:00 am – 4:00 pmAdmission Free Stop by the Cahoon Museum of American Art for this free event and see the spring exhibitions, meet the artists,
enjoy demonstrations, en plein air painting, artist gallery talks, docent tours, children's crafts and more. Waldorf School April 26 at 6:00 pm - variety show and Mexican dinner fundraiser; and don’t forget May 4th 11:00 - 1:00 pm is May Day - picnic, make flower crowns, maypole dancing.
The Cotuit Kettleers are looking for new host families for players for the 2019 season. The season runs from early June through early August. You would need to provide a room for the player, access to a washer and dryer, and three meals a day. In return, you will receive a stipend to help cover costs and lasting friendships with some terrific young men who are working to
enhance their futures, not only as baseball players, but also as people. You can be part of that development! For more information, please contact Mr. Terry Moran at 508-951-0802 or [email protected] Cotuit Federated Church invites you to a Community Breakfast at 7:00 am in Bruce Hall following their Easter sunrise service or for community coffee and refreshments in Bruce Hall at 11:15 following their 10:00 worship service. Also, a Baggo Tournament to benefit the Pan Mass Challenge will be held on Saturday, April 27th at noon at the church.
There is a $50 entry fee per team of 2 people. 20-foot courts. The PMC donates 100% of every dollar to Dana Farber Cancer Institute through its Jimmy Fund. For more information or to register, contact Tim Wakefield at [email protected] or 508-331-8512. For more information about all church activities, call 508-428-6163. Cotuit Nursery School announces they are accepting registrations for the 2019-2020 school year. Please call
508-428-1470, email [email protected] or visit their website at cotuitnurseryschool.org. Cotuit Rowing Club offers one month or seasonal memberships. Recreational rowing in a quad, double, or single. Some rowing experience is required. For more information contact the club at [email protected].
The Cotuit Library Spring visitors to the Library can see our beautifully redone patio, steps and ramp. If you would like to purchase a brick engraved with your message, please visit cotuitlibrary.org. We're also in charge of the Redemption Center at the Barnstable Transfer Station for the entire month of May, so if you would like to volunteer for a shift, please give us a call
or visit the web site to sign up. We've got some great programs coming up this spring and summer, including the following: April 15 2:00 - Universe of Songs & Stories with Davis Bates April 16 19 10:00 - C3: Ready for Robots April 17 11:30 - Friends' Luncheon: Monarch Butterflies April 20 10:00 - Easter Egg Hunt & Dream Tale Puppets April 24 2:00 - Chrome for Beginners May 1-31: Redemption Center Fundraiser - Barnstable Transfer Station May 18 5:00 - Words and Wine: Author Larry Tye Friends of the Cotuit Library are hosting a lunch with
speakers at the Cotuit Library on Wednesday, April 17th. Speakers are Kathy Koplik and Vince Puleo of the Cotuit
Monarchs Group. Refreshments at 11:30 and lunch at noon followed by the presentation. RSVPs by April 14th to Cindy at 508-420-4871. Members $12 and non $15. Spring cleaning? Please save your treasures and plants for the Friends as they will be sponsoring their annual Plant, Bake and Treasure sale Saturday of the Memorial Day weekend. Collection will be Friday of that weekend. The Cotuit Bird & Garden Club will be having their Annual Plant Sale May 11. We will be located in front of the Coop from 8am to 12noon. Please stop by, as we will have a variety of plants. Gifts will be available for Mother’s Day from Terrariums, Garden Art, to selected potted plants. The monies raised go to a Scholarship for a Barnstable High School Senior. PLEASE JOIN US. Two great events coming up at The Cotuit Center
at the Arts: Odd Couple, Neil Simon’s classic comedy comes Thursday, April 11 through April 27. Tickets $35, $30 for balcony. And on Saturday, May 4 at 3:30 pm, 6th Annual
Kentucky Derby Gala Fundraising event for Cotuit Center for the Arts - with live betting, a hat parade and contest, photo ops with horses, surprise events and of course, mint juleps! Tickets $25. Cape Cod Tango, Thursdays, 7-9:30 pm, Freedom Hall Couples or singles are welcome to come, meet and mingle with members and dance the tango in true Argentine style. Often there is a lesson from 7:00 to 8:00 followed by a practice session. Drop in fee is $15. A series of beginner lessons will be offered later in the spring. For more i n f o r m a t i o n : w w w . c a p e c o d t a n g o . o r g o r [email protected] or 508-428-0143 or on Facebook. Barnstable Land Trust their “Conversation with BLT” series: The Cape Cod Shoreline Wednesday, April 17,
5-6:30 pm West Barnstable with Professor Gil Newton, ecologist and author! We will learn about the ecology of the diverse shoreline that is so unique to Cape Cod. Gil’s numerous books will be available to
purchase. blt.org to register and further information. Free for BLT members; $5 for non-members.
Join Executive Director Janet Milkman for a conversation to learn about conservation land in the Town – what’s protected, why; water quality; our future goals, and how the community can be involved. Ask questions, hear about our projects, and add your voice to the conversation. Please call or go to www.blt.org to register and for further information. This event is free. TWO SESSIONS: Wednesday, April 24, 6-7:00 pm, Marstons Mills Library! OR Thursday, May 16, 5:30-6:30 pm, join us at the Osterville Library! 2nd Saturday Contra Dance at Freedom Hall. May 11, 7:30 - 10:30. The Larkin Family Band with TBA calling the dance. New to contra dancing? Come at 7:15 to learn the
basics, be ready to dance the first set! Singles, couples, families, groups all welcomed. Please bring street-free, soft-soled shoes to protect the newly refinished floor. Contributions to the snack table welcomed. Suggested donation $10 adult, $5
Students. More informations at capecontra.org, or call Laura at (508) 280-8749. (Please note there will not be a Contra Dance April 13 because it coincides with NEFFA.) Barnstable Clean Water Coalition: Our mission is simple: works to restore and preserve clean water in Barnstable. With science as our foundation, BCWC utilizes four c o r e components to accomplish our mission: educate, monitor, mitigate and advocate. bcleanwater.org for more information on their events: Barnstable’s Wild Watersheds, Wed, April 17, 6 - 8:00 pm, at Cape Cod Beer 1336 Phinneys Lane, Hyannis. Amy Croteau, Barnstable Natural Resource Officer: Come discover the diverse wildlife that lives in our local watersheds. BCWC is proud to be the beneficiary of funds raised at the 2019 Cape Cod Beer Race To The Pint. Grab your sneakers and run/walk for clean water at this 5K/10K race that starts and ends at Cape Cod Beer (1336 Phinneys Lane, Hyannis) and winds through scenic roads in Barnstable Village. Post-Race party at the Brewery features live music and food. Check bcleanwater.org for both of these events. Historical Society of Santuit & Cotuit Our museum and gift shop will reopen for the season on Friday, May 24, with new expanded hours: 10 am to 4 pm Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. We are always looking for volunteers. If you are interested in learning more about local history, please consider becoming an HSSC docent. No experience necessary; we will train you. Check our website for more information. We have extended the application deadline for our annual Ken Ballou Memorial Scholarship to April 15. Applicants must be graduating high school seniors who either reside or attend school in the Town of Barnstable, entering college this fall. One scholarship of $2,000 will be awarded. We’re looking for a student who has an above-average academic record; participates in school and community activities, including part-time work; has financial need; and seeks a career in some aspect of community service. Plans to study history are a plus! Applications are available from high school guidance counselors. The Historical Book Club will meet at 7:00 pm Thursday, May 2, at Cotuit Library. The book selection for May is “Barracoon: The Story of the Last ‘Black Cargo’” by Zora Neale Hurston. All are welcome.
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President: Jim Dannhauser May 18 - June 15, 2019 Editor: Theresa Egan
As I write this, I am looking out at another gloomy weather day. Hopefully the recent rain pattern will end soon and a good long stretch of beautiful Cotuit weather will be ushered in. Please join us for an Association meeting on May 21 at Freedom Hall, beginning at 7:30 pm. This meeting, which we call Candidates and Budget Night, is your chance to hear a presentation by the various components of the Cotuit Fire District – the Water Department, the Fire Department and the Prudential Committee – on their budgets for the forthcoming fiscal year, and to ask any questions on those budgets that you might have. You will also have the opportunity to hear from the people who are running for election to the position of Water Commissioner and Fire Commissioner, as well as the Prudential Committee. There are three Water Commissioners and three Fire Commissioners, and three members of the Prudential Committee, each elected for staggered three year terms. As a result, each year there is one vacancy that arises in each of the three bodies that is filled by vote at the Fire District Annual Meeting. The May 21 meeting is your chance to hear from those candidates. We would like to extend our appreciation on behalf of the Village to Don Campbell, who has served the Village ably as a Water Commissioner and has decided not to seek re-election. Don has been a valuable asset to the Village through his competent service over his time as a Water Commissioner and deserves our gratitude for that. The annual Fire District meeting is set for May 29 at Freedom Hall, beginning at 7:30 pm. This is the meeting at which voting
takes place on the various warrant items, and the election of District officers for the ensuing year. These are important matters to Village life and you should do what you can to participate. Please take a moment to renew or establish your membership in the Association, using the coupon at the end of this
issue of the Currents. We are a totally volunteer organization, and depend upon your membership to carry out our activities. And please be sure to provide us with your e-mail address if you have not already done so. This enables us to communicate much more effectively than otherwise on things that affect life in this place we call home. Jim Dannhauser, President
The Cotuit Kettleers The Cotuit Kettleers continue to prepare for the upcoming 2019 season. The Kettleers Season Opener is Monday June 10, 2019 at 5:00 PM at Lowell Park in Cotuit. Check out the entire 2019 Cotuit Kettleers season schedule at https://www.kettleers.org/schedule/ Cotuit Rowing Club offers one month or seasonal memberships. Recreational rowing in a quad, double, or single. Some rowing experience is required. For more information contact the club at [email protected] Cotuit Federated Church Cape Harmony, the Cape’s premier all-female a cappella group, returns to CFC for Wednesday evening concerts from June 12 thru August 14 at 7:30 pm. For more information about these and other church activities, call 508-428-6163. Cotuit Center for the Arts Wine and Music Wednesday is an open house held in our Gallery, with wine tasting and live music.
Wednesday, June 12, 6:00pm-7:30 pm. Tickets are just $10 or $5 for members and are only available at the door Fully Committed coming soon In the Black Box Theater: This devastatingly funny one act follows a day in the life of Sam Peliczowski, an out-of-work actor who mans the red-hot reservation line at Manhattan's
number-one restaurant. Coercion, threats, bribes, histrionics—a cast of desperate callers will stop at nothing in their zeal to land a prime reservation, or the right table! June 6-23 Thursday - Saturdays at 7:30 pm, Sunday at 4:00 pm. Tickets $20, $15 for Members. Cahoon Museum: Craftfest 2019 is scheduled for August 17 and 18, and we are already busy planning this wonderful summer event. You can become a sponsor. Look for our Craftfest sponsor letter in June. Be part of a special opportunity at the Cahoon Museum this spring! Blue Trees Installation Week: May 27 - 31: As a vibrant and relevant art museum, part of the Cahoon’s mission is to offer transformative cultural experiences. The community is invited to join artist Konstantin Dimopoulos for the installation of The Blue Trees. Be a part of this very special environmental art installation! Many different ways to participate are available during the week of May 27th. Let us know you are interested and we will get back to you soon
with dates, times and details! Visit the cahoonmyseum.org website for more details and to Register. Opening Reception with the Artist on Saturday, June 1, 10:00 to 4:00. The Cahoon Museum has commissioned Konstantin Dimopoulos to create a bold and colorful environmental art installation, The Blue Trees. This internationally acclaimed artwork draws attention to deforestation and the importance of trees to the planet. With the help of community volunteers, Dimopoulos will temporarily transform living trees on
the Museum grounds by coloring them a beautiful shade of blue. The biologically-safe water-based colorant will slowly wash from the trees and they will return to their natural state. The Blue Trees has been presented in twenty four cities to date and promotes a greater conversation about important ecological issues. Working with Konstantin Dimopoulos was a natural fit for the museum’s 2019 community engagement initiative. Not only will the installation allow the community to participate in the making of a significant environmental art work, it will allow us all to participate in a dialogue about the purposes of art, why it is important, and to discuss whether museums should be places of dialogue on issues of global and cultural significance. A series of related educational programs will also be offered throughout the summer.
Historical Society of Santuit & Cotuit: We're opening for the season on May 24 with extended hours: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Fridays through Sundays. This year's special exhibition, "Shifting Sands: The Story of Dead Neck Sampson's Island," traces changes in the nearby
barrier island's shape, ownership and purpose over time. The show is history seasoned with geology, engineering, ornithology and local legend. The Historical Book Club will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 6, at Cotuit Library to discuss Colson Whitehead's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel "The Underground Railroad." Our annual Strawberry Festival will be held on HSSC grounds on Saturday, June 8, from noon to 4 p.m. -- or until the strawberries run out! The "star" of the event is our iconic strawberry shortcake, made with fresh strawberries, tender biscuits and homemade whipped cream. The cost is $6 per person, $5 for HSSC members. There will be games for children and croquet for the whole family. The Cotuit Library Spring and summer visitors to the
Library can see our beautifully redone patio, steps and ramp. If you would like to purchase a brick engraved with your message, please visit cotuitlibrary.org. We've got great programs this spring and summer, including the following: May 1-31: Redemption Center Fundraiser - Barnstable
Transfer Station May 18 @ 5:00 - Words and Wine: Author Larry Tye May 25 @ 8:30 - Plant, Bake, & Treasure: Freedom Hall May 29 @ 2:00 - Indeed.com for Beginners June 7 @ 8:30 - Stargazing - Lowell Park June 9 @ 4:00 - Jazz Concert: Kareem Sanjaghi & Friends June 10 @ 1:00 - Annual Golf - Wianno Golf Club June 12 @ 6:00 p.m. - Family Movie: Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
Friends of the Cotuit Library reminders:
Friday, May 24 and Saturday May 25 morning Annual Plant, Bake & Treasure Sale at Freedom Hall (Friday is drop off morning at Freedom Hall, Saturday morning is Sale). June 1 - 15 - Last collecting of resalable ... good condition ... books for Annual Book Sale; drop off is at the Library during regular hours. Cape Cod Tango, Thursdays, 7-9:30 pm, Freedom Hall Couples or singles are welcome to come, meet and mingle with members and dance the tango in true Argentine style. Often there is a lesson from 7:00 to 8:00 followed by a practice session. Drop in fee is $15. A series of beginner lessons will be offered later in the spring. Information: capecodtango.org, [email protected], Facebook or 508-428-0143. 2nd Saturday Contra Dance at Freedom Hall. May 11, 7:30 - 10:30. The Larkin Family Band with TBA calling the dance. New to contra dancing? Come at 7:15 to learn the
basics, be ready to dance the first set! Singles, couples, families, groups all welcomed. Please bring street-free, soft-soled shoes to protect the newly refinished floor. Contributions to the snack table welcomed. Suggested donation $10 adult, $5
Students. More informations at capecontra.org or call Laura at (508) 280-8749.
Cape Cod Academy is now enrolling grades K-12 for the 2019-2020 school year. Cotuit families are invited to CCA on Wednesday mornings at 9:00 to learn about the academic opportunities. No need to register. If another time works better, call or email Jeff Thompson at 508.428.5400 or [email protected] to set up a tour. The CCA sliding-scale Personalized Tuition Program gives families
affordable access to the best education on Cape Cod. Visit the school to find out more. Cape Cod Academy Summer Camp is open to Cotuit children a g e s 4 - 1 3 . W e e k l y s e s s i o n s i n c l u d e traditional Seahawk Summer Camp (games, arts & crafts, swim lessons, science, nature, etc.); Red Sky
Sports Camp; and Empow Studios Tech Camp, a fun STEM (science/technology/engineering/math) camp. Summer Academic Tutoring is also available for CCA/non-CCA students entering K-12. Visit capecodacademy.org Cotuit Nursery School announces they are accepting registrations for the 2019-2020 school year. Please call 508-428-1470, email [email protected] or visit their website at cotuitnurseryschool.org. The Waldorf School reminds everyone: don’t forget May 18th 11:00 - 1:00 pm is May Day - picnic, make flower crowns, maypole dancing. Barnstable Land Trust Announces wonderful walks and exploring adventures. Please see their website for more information and to register: http://blt.org/2019-events/ Spring Flora & Fauna Hike: Wednesday, May 22, 10 am-Noon West Barnstable Spring Crocker Neck Walk: Saturday, May 25, 10:00 Cotuit Eagle Pond Sanctuary: Swamp Walk: Saturday, June 1, 1:00-2:30 Cotuit Sandy Neck Plover Walk: Wednesday, June 5, 10:00 - Noon West Barnstable *Tour de Barnstable Bike Ride* Sunday, June 9, 8:00 2:00 Hyannis Conservation Workshop for Land Owners: Wednesday, June 12 4:00 - 5:30 Barnstable Wildlife Wonders Journal Program: Thursdays, June 13, July 11, August 8, 9:00 -11:00 Cotuit Summer Crocker Neck Walk: Saturday, June 15, 10:00 Cotuit “Our new Land Stewardship Coordinator Kelly Barber has been leading volunteer clean-ups at Eagle Pond to prepare the property for use during the warmer months, including cutting back trails. We can’t wait to see everyone out walking, swimming and relaxing! To keep this beautiful space open and safe for everyone, we would appreciate if the community would be sure to respect the leash laws, and pick up all dog refuse. Keeping your dog on the leash helps everyone feel comfortable walking on the trails, and prevents dogs from potentially scaring wildlife if they go off-trail. While many see animal refuse as fertilizer, dog refuse contains bacteria that is harmful to humans and other animals, and should always be collected for proper disposal. Thank you for helping us keep Eagle Pond clean, safe and beautiful for everyone!”
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President: Jim Dannhauser June 15 - July 12, 2019 Editor: Theresa Egan
And the summer begins. As always, this brings significant pedestrian, bicycle and vehicular traffic, so please be extra cautious on Village roads. The onset of summer also means that the Fourth of July Parade is happening soon. As always, we need as many volunteers as possible to try to assure safety along the Parade route. If you can, please pitch in! Anyone willing to help should meet at the Post Office parking lot at 10:15 on the morning of the Parade, where we will hand out vests and more specific instructions. A belated thank you to all of those who joined us for the second annual Cotuit Clean Up Day! Area roadways looked much better as a dumpster full of roadside trash was picked up. We plan to make this an annual event each May, so keep an eye out for that as the time approaches. The Board of Health of the Town of Barnstable will be meeting on June 25, at 3:00 p.m. at the Town Hall in Hyannis, at which they will once again consider the relaxation of the regulations that restrict the construction of individual septic systems in the Three Bays watershed. This was last considered at a meeting on January 22. There was a large public turnout at that time, expressing continued concern for the change given the substantial build-up of nitrogen that continues to plague the Three Bays. We encourage you to continue to make your opinions on this proposal known to those who are considering this action, and to attend the meeting on the 25th. Lastly, please join us at Freedom Hall on June 18, starting at 7:30 p.m. David Kuehn, Executive Director of Cotuit Center for the Arts, will discuss the expansion project that the Center is preparing to undertake. This is a major expansion project, and the meeting will provide all Villagers with the opportunity to hear first-hand about the plans and ask any questions and provide any input that you might have. Jim Dannhauser, President
Cotuit Fire Department will be hosting a Community Coffee at the Cotuit Fire Station, 64 High Street, Wednesday, June 26, at 10:00 am. Please mark the date on your calendar to join us for coffee & casual conversation with some of our local officials and department heads.
The Cotuit Kettleers The Cotuit Kettleers 73rd Cape Cod Baseball League season is well underway and you can check out the entire 2019 Cotuit Kettleers season schedule at https://www.kettleers.org/schedule/ . For the best and most economical summer entertainment on Cape Cod, visit historic Lowell Park in Cotuit to see the nation's finest collegiate baseball players. Cotuit Rowing Club offers one month or seasonal memberships. Recreational rowing in a quad, double, or single. Some rowing experience is required. For more information contact the club at
[email protected] Cotuit Federated Church Cape Harmony, the Cape’s premier all-female a cappella group, returns to CFC for Wednesday evening concerts from June 12 thru August 14 at 7:30 pm. For more information about these and other church activities, call 508-428-6163. Cotuit Federated Church Craftfest 2019 is scheduled for August 17th and 18th, and we are busy planning this wonderful summer event. You can become a sponsor. Look for our Craftfest sponsor letter in June. Also, watch f o r o u r Shopping Cart Brigade in the Cotuit 4th of July Parade. We’ll be collecting non-perishable food items along the route to help support local food pantries. For information about all church activities, call 508-428-6163. Cotuit Center for the Arts presents Much Ado About Nothing - The giddiness of the game of love,
tempered by conspiracy, enflames this witty and enchanting romantic comedy by William Shakespeare. June 19 - July 21; Tickets $40, $35 for balcony seating. Sweet Charity: This classic musical captures the energy, humor, and heartbreak of Life in the Big City for a hopelessly romantic but comically unfortunate dance hall hostess. June 26-July 28: Tickets $40,
$35 for balcony seating
Cotuit Federated Church Annual Craft Fair
August 17-18thCotuit Library
Annual House Tour, July 18, 10:00
Annual Book Sale, J u n e 2 7 - 2 9 t h , a t Freedom Hall.
The Cotuit Library Summer visitors to the Library can see our beautifully redone patio, steps and ramp. If you would like
to purchase a brick engraved with your message, please visit cotuitlibrary.org. Programming for this year's Summer Reading Program will begin and continue through the summer, the theme being Universe of Stories. We'll have other great programs for you this summer, including:
June 25th @ 3:00 PM - UFOs with Don Nardo July 2nd @ 3:00 - Dino Man Space Program July 6th @ 2:00 - The Powassan Virus w/ Dr. Lee Gerhke July 8th @ 8:30 pm - Stargazing at Lowell Park July 9th - 12th @ 10:00 - C3 Coding Camp: Level 1 July 13th @ 2:00 - Learn About Composting Friends of the Cotuit Library: The Friends renewal of membership campaign kicks off on June 19th for the fiscal
year beginning July 1st. Membership brochures can be obtained at the Cotuit Library or downloaded from the website
www.Cotuitlibrary.org/friends. Fees continue to be $20 for an individual or $30 for a family membership. The Friends organization gives the Library $10,000 at the start of each year, funds many of the children’s summer program costs, underwrites the cost of the many museum passes available to the community and this contributed to gifts the Library including a brick from the Friends, new vacuum, new floor cleaner and the magnificent new outdoor patio lights. Your membership fees help the Friends sustain their giving to the Library, the pride of our village. Please join or renew by July 31st. Cape Cod Tango Thursdays, 7:00-9:30, Freedom Hall. Couples or singles are welcome to come, meet and mingle with members and dance the tango in true Argentine style. Often there is a lesson from 7:00 to 8:00 followed by a practice session. Drop in fee is $15. A series of beginner lessons will be offered later in the spring. Information: capecodtango.org, [email protected], Facebook or 508-428-0143. 2nd Saturday Contra Dance at Freedom Hall. July 13 - 7:30pm - 10:30pm Freedom Hall. Come Contra Dance to the LIVE MUSIC by The Resemblance (Anna Magee and Oliver
Farrell) while caller Bob Golder guides you through the easy but exhilarating steps. If you don't know how, come at 7:15 for some pointers and you'll be ready to join the dance when the music starts. Singles, couples, families, groups -- all welcomed!
Bring something for the snack table, or just chow down on the treats that arrive. Soft-soled non-street shoes preferable. Suggested contribution $10 adults, $5.00 students. For more info visit capecontra.org or call Laura at (508) 280-8749. Cotuit Nursery School announces they are accepting registrations for the 2019-2020 school year. Please call 508-428-1470, email [email protected] or visit their website at cotuitnurseryschool.org. Cape Cod Academy is pleased to offer one-on-one summer
tutoring programs for Cotuit students with dyslexia and specific learning disabilities or simply for children who need extra help completing summer homework, specialized reading, writing, and math support. Taught by highly qualified, trained CCA teachers, these programs are tailored for students
entering kindergarten through grade 12. One-hour sessions begin on June 24. More information is available at: www.capecodacademy.org/summer/tutoring-programs.
Join Barnstable Land Trust for their upcoming programs, ranging from walks to informational talks. Go to www.blt.org/2019-events for further details and to register. Summer Crocker Neck Walk, Cotuit, Sat., June 15,
10:00 Which Bugs Can I Eat?! West Barns. Mon., June 17, 6:00 Walking Iyanough’s Woods, Barns., Sat., June 22, 10:00; Sponsored by Harwich Conservation Trust and BLT. Talking Ticks with Larry: Eagle Pond, Cotuit. Sat., June 29, 10:00 Seaweed Wonders of Cape Cod: Tues., July 2, 5:30 pm West Barnstable Wildlife Wonders Journal Program, Thursday, July 11, August 8, 9-11:00 a m, Cotuit Historical Society of Santuit & Cotuit:
The Shifting Sands of Sampson's Island, June 20, Cotuit Library at 7:00. David Churbuck will present our first Chronicles of the season and help us kick off our special exhibit at the Museum. Come hear about the history of Dead Neck Sampsons Island,
including the origin of the Wianno Cut, and how the island has changed dramatically over the years. Saturday, June 22, is Members Day at HSSC! Come in for deals, donuts and a drawing (for a complimentary ticket to the Taste of Cotuit) from 10:00 to 4:00. July 7: Historical Walking Tour – Taking in the sights from here to School Street. July 11: History Uncorked – Wine and conversation with a dash of history from 6:00-8:00 at the Historical Society. When Books Went to War: The Stories That Helped Us Win World War II by Molly Guptill Manning, July 11 at Cotuit Library, 7:00 pm. When America entered World War II in 1941, we faced an enemy that had banned and burned 100 million books. Outraged librarians launched a campaign to send free books to American troops and gathered 20 million hardcover donations. Come hear more about this fascinating story.
Special Save the Dates: Cape Cod Chamber Festival at Cotuit Center for the Arts - August 2019 promises a month-long celebration of the Cape Cod Chamber Music Festival’s 40th anniversary year.August 6th, Jupiter and one Jon; August 13th Mostly Mozart… Schubert; and August 20th, Miro Residency: The Miro Quartet at 7:30. For other concerts on Cape see capecodchambermusic.org.
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Another great Cotuit Fourth of July. Tremendous weather, wonderful crowds and the usual happy faces throughout the Village. Thanks once again to the full army of volunteers that help to arrange the parade – this is a much greater effort than many realize, and all done on a volunteer basis. And thanks as well to the folks who run the Cotuit Bass and Blue Fishing Tournament, who generously donate a major portion of the proceeds of that event to help the Association defray the costs of the Parade and Christmas in Cotuit. Summer is now here in full bore. While you are enjoying all that means, please be careful on the roads and walks in town. There are a lot of people about. And lately there have been concerns expressed about the number of landscape vehicles that are parked on streets and sidewalks as work is being done. Please ask anyone providing service to you to pull into your driveway. The streets and sidewalks are narrow, and when they are blocked it can lead to an unsafe situation for other vehicles and pedestrians. Please consider joining us this month as we hear from Janet Milkman, Executive Director of the Barnstable Land Trust, about all of the latest news from BLT. We will have a meeting at Freedom Hall on July 16 starting at 7:30 p.m. 2019 Cotuit Bass and Bluefish Tournament has become a great annual tradition in Cotuit. All of the proceeds of this event help to fund the Fourth of July Parade and Christmas in Cotuit. All are welcome and you don’t need a boat to take part – you can bring your fish to the weigh-in by boat or car. Join in the fun at the dinner at the Cotuit High Grounds even if you don’t take part in the Tournament. This year’s Tournament will be held on Saturday, August 10. The captains’ meeting will be held on Friday, August 9, at 5:30 p.m. at Freedom Hall. The weigh-in will take place at Cotuit Town Dock on Saturday from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Awards and dinner will be at the Cotuit High Grounds on August 10 starting at 5:30 p.m. Lastly, if you have not already done so, please renew your membership in the Association. You can use the coupon at the end of this newsletter to do that. And please send us your e-mail address so we can add you to our contact list to keep you up to date on the latest Village news. Jim Dannhauser, President In April the Water Commissioners voted to raise the water rates and annual fees to reflect the true cost of operations for Cotuit's domestic water supply. The rate changes will begin July 1st. More information will be mailed to each ratepayer in July and can be viewed on the Cotuit Water Department webpage. Cotuit’s Fire Boat now has a new name.....Candoit. The name comes from a bit of Cotuit history....Camp Candoit, which trained three World War II units and it was home to the 594th Engineer Boat and Shore Regiment, which was a branch of the 4th Engineer Special Brigade. Congratulations and heartfelt thanks to two of our residents that discovered the history and
submitted the name...Barbara Webb and Liz Pappas. Cotuit Nursery School announces they are accepting registrations for the 2019-2020 school year. Please call 508-428-1470, email [email protected] or visit their website at cotuitnurseryschool.org. They are excited to be celebrating their 40th year educating preschoolers at Cotuit Nursery School! They are asking for your help with our fundraising campaign so that they can continue to make a difference in the lives of local
families. Your generous donation of $40 will allow them to continue offering field trips, guest speakers, art projects, play and socialization as well as help maintain the playground on the Village Green. They would greatly appreciate a donation of any amount and thank you in advance for your generosity! Thank you! Cotuit Nursery School Teachers and Students Cotuit Federated Church Craftfest 2019 is scheduled for August 17th and 18th, and we are busy planning this wonderful summer event. Watch for our Shopping Cart Brigade in the Cotuit 4th of July Parade. We’ll be collecting non-perishable food items along the route to help support local food pantries. For information about all church activities, call 508-428-6163. Cape Harmony, the Cape’s premier all-female a cappella group, continues their tradition of Wednesday evening concerts at CFC at 7:30 thru August 14th. Also, save the date for our annual Community Potluck and Block Party on Sunday, September 15th at 11:30am. For information on all church activities, call 508-428-6163. Cotuit Center for the Arts We Are The Champions is an original musical celebration of Queen, featuring songs
drawn from their 14 studio albums including hits “You’re My Best Friend”, “Killer Queen”, and “Bohemian Rhapsody” among many others. August 8-18: Thursday-Saturday at 7:30, Sunday at 4:00; Tickets $40, $35 for balcony seating Cotuit Rowing Club offers one month or seasonal memberships. Recreational rowing in a quad, double, or single. Some rowing experience is required. For more information contact the club at [email protected]
Cotuit Historical Society of Santuit & Cotuit The Taste of Cotuit will be held 6:00 to 9:00 Saturday, July 20, on the Historical Society grounds. Our signature fundraising event will feature food and wine from local eateries, live jazz, a wine grab
and “Sitting Pretty,” a live auction of chairs decorated by local artists. Tickets are $60 for members, $75 for nonmembers. Reserve by calling (508) 428-0461 or visit www.cotuithistoricalsociety.org. Two Cotuit Chronicles lectures are coming up. Philip Odence and Jim Gould will present “Meet Cotuit’s Mansard Ladies” on Thursday, July 18. Greg Ketchen, president of Coast Guard Heritage Museum, will speak on “Shipwrecks
Along the Cape Cod Coast” on Thursday, August 15. Both lectures will be at 7:00 at the Cotuit Library. The Historical Book Club is reading “The Immortal Irishman: The Irish Revolutionary Who Became an American Hero” by Timothy Egan for its meeting at 7:00 Thursday, August 1, at Cotuit Library.
Cape Cod Tango Thursdays, 7:00-9:30, Freedom Hall. Couples or singles are welcome to come, meet and mingle with members and dance the tango in true Argentine style. Often there is a lesson from 7:00 to 8:00 followed by a practice session. Drop in fee is $15. A series of beginner lessons will be offered later in the spring. Information: capecodtango.org [email protected], Facebook or 508-428-0143. 2nd Saturday Contra Dance July 13 & August 10, singles, friends, families, couples -- all are welcome at 2nd Saturday
Contra Dance at Freedom Hall, 7:30 to 10:30. Come at 7:15 for a quick lesson and dance the night away to live music and a caller to keep you moving with ease. On July 13 we welcome back some of our favorite local talent with Bob Golder calling and The Resemblance delighting us with
more variety than the average duo. Rumor has it that a very special local lady will be celebrating her birthday with us, so we expect a wonderful, frolicking evening.
August 10th will also be a WOW with Laura Johannes slated to call the dance with Contra Dance trio Accentricity -- all well known
Boston talent. Check out the details at capecontra.org or call (508) 280-8749 for more details. Cape Cod Chamber Festival at Cotuit Center for the Arts - August 2019 promises a month-long celebration of the Cape Cod Chamber Music Festival’s 40th anniversary year. August
6th, Jupiter and one Jon; August 13th Mostly Mozart… Schubert; and August 20th, Miro Residency: The Miro Quartet at 7:30. For other concerts on
Cape see capecodchambermusic.org. Cape Cod Academy Cotuit kids entering grades 5 to 12 this fall are invited to attend Cape Cod Academy Flight School, a basketball camp that runs August 12-16. Join us for our one-week specialty camp of basketball skills and drills, tournaments, and competitions. This specialty camp is run by CCA’s Varsity Basketball Coach Adam Rose who brought his team to the championships this past year. Fee is $295 for the week. Flight school for Grades 5-7 runs from 9:00 to noon. Flight school for Grades 8-12 runs from 12:30 to 2:30. Register at capecodacademy.org/about/summer or call 508.428.5400 ext 260 Cahoon Museum invites you to a lecture on Under Glass: A
Victorian Obsession book signing/ talk with author John Whitenight, Friday, July 26, 4:30–6:00. Admission $20, $15 members includes wine reception. Join John Whitenight to explore the fascinating world of shell grottos, shell
houses and follies, sailor valentines, and extraordinary shell art found under antique glass domes in an illustrated lecture. John Whitenight began collecting glass domes in 1973 and currently owns 175 domed displays. Flower Shell Workshop with Sandi Blanda Tuesday & Wednesday, July 30 and July 31, 9:00 - 1:00; $525, $500 members; limited to 6 participants, registration required with $250 non-refundable registration fee. Learn to wire 4 flowers and work them into a shadowbox. All materials provided. Everyone will leave with an original design. Suitable for all levels. Skills are transferable to Sailors’ Valentines. Sailors Valentine Workshop with Sandi Blanda, Tuesday, August 13 - Thursday, August 15, 10:00 – 4:00; $875, $850 members; limited to 12 participants, registration required with non-refundable $500 registration fee.
To register for either class visit cahoonmuseum.org, email [email protected] or call 508-428-7581 x5. Monarch Madness: Join Barnstable Land Trust and
the Monarch Project of Cape Cod for a four-week program on Monarch butterflies! Introduction: Saturday, July 20, 10:00, Osterville Enclosure Building! Saturday, July 27, 10:00, Osterville Field Trip! Saturday, August 3, 10:00, TBD
Care and Feeding of Monarchs at Home: Saturday, August 10, 10:00, West Barnstable Which Bugs Can I Eat?! Thursday, August 1, 11:00 and again Thursday, August 15, 11:00, West Barnstable Wildlife Wonders Journal Program Thursday, August 8, 9-11:00, Cotuit S a n d y N e c k S u m m e r F l o r a & F a u n a Hike Wednesday, August 14, 10:00-noon, West Barnstable: For all workshop details see BLT.org.
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President: Jim Dannhauser August 17 - September 13, 2019 Editor: Theresa Egan
Cotuit Federated Church’s Craftfest 2019 is August 17th and 18th on the Village Green! Join us at one of the premier summer events on Cape Cod, featuring over 100 artisans and crafters, delicious food, live musical entertainment and children’s activities. All proceeds support the ministries of the Cotuit Federated Church.
Also, we will host our annual Community Potluck and Block Party on September 15 at 11:30. And, save the dates for our annual Fall Rummage Sale on October 18 and 19. For information, call 508-428-6163. Cotuit Nursery School announces they are accepting registrations for the 2019-2020 school year. Please call 508-428-1470, email [email protected] or visit their website at cotuitnurseryschool.org. They are excited to be celebrating their 40th year educating preschoolers at Cotuit Nursery School! They are asking for your help with our fundraising campaign so that they can continue to make a difference in the lives of local families. Your generous donation of $40 will allow them to continue offering field trips, guest speakers, art projects, play and socialization as well as help maintain the playground on the Village Green. They would greatly appreciate a donation of any amount and thank you in advance for your generosity! Thank you! Cotuit Nursery School Teachers and Students Cotuit Bird and Garden Club announces their next two events: August 19th: the Club will be leaving from Lowell Park, first destination is Point Judith, then taking ferry over to Block Island. A luncheon will await at the National Hotel. Then to enjoy an hour tour of the Island, with a native Block Island guide. September 11th, 10:00, they will be going to Harwich for a Cranberry Garden Tour. We will follow up with lunch at the Sesuit Harbor Café. For Information, please call Joanne at 508-524-1817 Barnstable Land Trust
Seaweed Wonders of Cape Cod Wednesday, August 22, 5:00 pm Osterville Nature Art Explorations Friday, August 23, 10:30-11:30 am West Barnstable Nature Trail Treasure Mapping Saturday, August 24, 9:30-11:30 am West Barnstable Cape Cod Wildlife Festival Saturday, September 7, 10:00 – 3:00 pm Cummaquid
The Cotuit Kettleers organization would like to thank fans, volunteers, and supporters in the wonderful village of Cotuit and surrounding communities for a fantastic 2019 season of Kettleers baseball at Lowell Park. Check out the Kettleers website for all your merchandise needs at www.kettleers.org/shop/ Cotuit Center for the Arts JIMMY TINGLE: 20/20 Vision returns to Cotuit with his new one-man show, "20/20 Vision," a funny, thought provoking and hopeful look at contemporary life and politics through his experience as a comedian, commentator and political candidate. Thursday, August 22 at 7:30. Tickets $35, $30 for balcony seating.
Cotuit Corridor August 31st at 12:00 pm. This block party marks the first ever collaboration between the Chapman Gallery, the Cahoon Museum of American Art, Cotuit Center for the Arts, Isaiah Thomas Bookstore, Turtleback Limited, and Villaggio Restaurant, all located along rte. 28. Each venue will be open and free to the public. Visitors may park at any of the participating venues and enjoy complimentary shuttles that will be making the loop from Noon to 4pm. Get to know us for the first time or come say hello to a good friend and find out what’s coming up at your wonderful local cultural destinations!
August is now in full swing. Summer seems to fly by more quickly with each passing year. Please join us on Tuesday, August 20th for our Annual Meeting at Freedom Hall, beginning at 7:30 p.m. As is the case each year, the term in office for four of the twelve members of the Executive Board of the Association expires in August, and an election is held to fill those four positions for a three-year term. The Executive Board has nominated the four following persons to stand for election this year: Mike Scanlon, Carol Zais, Mark Lynch and Mark Stranberg. Mike Scanlon and Carol Zais are standing for re-election. Mark Lynch was elected by the Board to fill the vacancy created when another board member had resigned and is standing for election to a full three-year term, as is Mark Stranberg. We are fortunate that these individuals are prepared to volunteer their time to fill these roles. We would also like to express the Board’s appreciation for the many contributions made by two former members of the Board who have chosen to step down during this year. Dick Hamilton and Leslie Leveille made many contributions to the Association and the Village during their years of service, and are very deserving of all of our thanks for their work. At the conclusion of the Annual Meeting, we will open a regular meeting of the Association. Representatives of the Association to Preserve Cape Cod and Horsley Witten will present a discussion of their stormwater management projects that have been undertaken in the Three Bays Watershed and the projects that are being planned for the coming year. We look forward to seeing you all there! And thank you to everyone who has paid their membership dues and made additional contributions to the Association already this year. Please consider doing so if you have not already. Jim Dannhauser, President
Cotuit Center & Mark Cortale Present Marilyn Maye with Billy Stritch at the piano; Tuesday, August 27 at 7:30. Tickets $60, $40 for balcony seating. Enjoy visual art, food, drink,
tours, music, literature and bring your friends, family and neighbors. Everyone is cordially invited to an open house, end of summer celebration of arts and culture on Cotuit’s stretch of Rte. 28.
C a p e C o d T a n g o T h u r s d a y s , 7:00-9:30, Freedom Hall. Couples or singles are welcome to come, meet and
mingle with members and dance the tango in true Argentine style. Often there is a lesson from 7:00 to 8:00 followed by a practice session. Drop in fee is $15. A series of beginner lessons will be offered later in the spring. I n f o r m a t i o n : c a p e c o d t a n g o . o r g [email protected], Facebook or 508-428-0143. The Friends' Membership Campaign is continuing throughout the month of August. If you haven't renewed your membership or you are new to town, please support the Friends of the Cotuit Library. Membership for Individuals $20 and Family $30. Friends will be mailing postcards to their membership to help everyone "SAVE the DATES" for their six educational Luncheons for this fiscal year held in the Library. Beginning Wednesday, September 18th. "The Auction Business" will feature Josh Eldred, president of Eldred's Antiques and Auctions in Dennis. Seating is limited. RSVP to Cindy or volunteer to bake or cook at 508-420-4871. We are also looking for volunteers interested in continuing to help with Library gardens and plants. Volunteers Kathy Koplik and Vince Puleo will be coordinating. If you are interested in being part of a team of volunteers, please call Kathy or Vince at 857-366-2927 to let them know you are able to help. Kathy coordinate the volunteers. 2nd Saturday Contra Dance With Freedom Hall closed to have the floor refinished, both the 2nd Saturday Cotuit
Contra Dances in both September and October will be held down the road at Liberty Hall in Marstons Mills. The dance will resume at Freedom Hall on November 9. For more information about Contra Dancing on
Cape Cod, go to capecontra.org Cape Cod Chamber Festival at Cotuit Center for the
Arts - August 2019 promises a month-long celebration of the Cape Cod Chamber Music Festival’s 40th anniversary year. August 13th
Mostly Mozart… Schubert; and August 20th, Miro Residency: The Miro Quartet at 7:30. For other concerts on Cape see capecodchambermusic.org. Cape Cod Academy Cape Cod Academy is hosting an
Admission Coffee & Conversation gathering on Tuesday, September 10th at 9:00 a.m. Cotuit families of students in grades K-12 are invited to join the Head of
School, Chad Small, and the Director of Admission, Jeff Thompson, to learn about the academic, athletic, and arts opportunities at Cape Cod Academy and the school’s sliding-scale Personalized Tuition Program that gives families affordable access to the best education on Cape Cod. Student-led tours will follow. No need to register. If another time is more convenient, please call or email Jeff Thompson at 508.428.5400
or [email protected] to set up a tour. Visit capecodacademy.org to learn more. Cotuit Historical Society of Santuit & Cotuit Visit HSSC’s Museum Store booths at Cotuit CraftFest on Aug. 17 and 18! You’ll find lots of gifts expressing your affinity for
Cotuit. Look for us at School and High streets, across from the post office. Casual History Uncorked evenings will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 August 29th and September 12th. Visit our museums and gift shop, while
enjoying complimentary wine and cheese and a brief talk spotlighting a historical object in our collection. The Historical Book Club will meet at 7:00. Thursday, September 5th, at Cotuit Library to discuss "Above and Beyond: John F. Kennedy and America’s Most Dangerous Cold War Spy Mission" by Casey Sherman and Michael Tougias. A Historical Walking Tour will begin at 10:00 Sunday, September 8th, at our Dottridge Homestead. Tom Burgess will lead a one-mile, two-hour walking tour through Cotuit Center, sharing anecdotes about historical homes and buildings. Rain date is September 15th. Cotuit Library Summer is winding down at the Library, so check out these free programs. You can support Cotuit Library by adding your engraved brick to our new patio! Bricks purchased by September 15th will be installed this fall. Visit cotuitlibrary.org for more information. August 23rd @ 6:00 - Board Game Night August 30th @ 6:00 - Magic Night (Card Game) September 4th @ 8:00 - Stargazing - Lowell Park September 13th @ 6:00 - Board Game Night Barnstable Clean Water Coalition’s 10th Annual Cape
Cod Wildlife Festival will be held on Saturday, September 7th, 10:00-3:00, Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary, Barnstable And join their 9th Annual Paddle for the Bays: RACE Cape Cod: Saturday, September 14th, 9am Race Start Time, 12pm Beach Party, Oyster Harbors Club,
Osterville or more Event details, visit our website at BCleanWater.org Cahoon Museum invites you to an Artist Gallery Talk with Sandy Moran: Free with museum admission; members free. Stop by Tuesday, August 20, 2:00, for our final sailors
valentine artist talk. Sandy will discuss how these incredibly intricate artworks are created and what inspires her as an artist. She’ll answer questions about her work, the
art form and the exhibition. Don’t miss the Exquisite Shells show! Fall Art Exhibitions Opening Reception for Through the Looking Glass: Daguerreotype Masterworks from the Dawn of Photography Jodi Colella | Jackie Reeves | Kimberly Sheerin presenting Friday, September 13, 4:30 – 6:00. Admission Free Stop by the Museum for the opening of our fall exhibitions. Enjoy refreshments, meet the artists and be the first to see the new shows.
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President: Jim Dannhauser September 14 - October 11, 2019, 2019 Editor: Theresa
Cotuit Nursery School announces they are accepting registrations for the 2019-2020 school year. Please call 508-428-1470, email [email protected] or visit their website at cotuitnurseryschool.org. They are excited to be celebrating their 40th year educating pre-schoolers at Cotuit Nursery School! They are asking for your help with our fundraising campaign so that they can continue to make a difference in the lives of local families. Your generous donation of $40 will allow them to continue offering field trips, guest speakers, art projects, play and socialization as well as help maintain the playground on the Village Green. They would greatly appreciate a donation of any amount and thank you in advance for your generosity! Thank you! Cotuit Nursery School Teachers and Students
Barnstable Land Trust Sandy Neck Fall Migration Hike Wednesday, September 18, 9:00-Noon Sandy Neck, West Barnstable Free, donations appreciated. Fall Crocker Neck Walk Saturday, October 5, 10:00-Noon Crocker Neck, Cotuit Free for BLT members; $5 for non-members. Seaweed Wonders of Cape Cod Saturday, October 12, 10:00 Osterville Free for BLT members; $5 for non-members. $8 for families.
The Cotuit Kettleers organization shares the 2019 Cape Cod Baseball League Championship trophy with the Village of Cotuit and the surrounding communities! The final Kettleers Store Openings for 2019 at Lowell Park will take place on Black Friday, November 29th from 11:00-4:00 and Christmas in Cotuit, Saturday December 7th from 10:00-4:00. If you can't make it to Lowell Park....Shop online at www.kettleers.org. We have a very large volume of Kettleers Championship items for sale!
Cotuit Federated Church We kicked off our new program year on Sept. 8th and will continue our celebration with our annual Community Potluck and Block Party on September 15 at 11:30am. Everyone is welcome. Also, our annual Fall
Rummage Sale will be held on October 18 from 9:00 – 4:00 and on October 19 from 9:00 – 2:00. Donations of fall and winter clothing (no rips or stains), toys, books, jewelry, kitchen items, household items, and some furniture (nothing broken) will be welcomed October 14 thru October 16 from 9am – 4pm each day; and donations except clothing will be accepted on October 17 from 9am – 12noon. And, our annual Blessing of the Animals will take place on October 6th at 4pm on the Village Green. Please leash or crate your animals for
everyone’s safety. For more information on all activities, call (508) 428-6163. The Friends' Membership Campaign is continuing throughout the month of August. If you haven't renewed your membership or you are new to town, please support the Friends of the Cotuit Library. Membership for Individuals remains
$20 and Family is $30. Help the Friends support the Library and its programs. Friends will be mailing postcards to their membership to help everyone "SAVE the DATES" for their six educational Luncheon Programs for this fiscal year. All will be held in the Library living room. The
first event of the fiscal year will be Wed. September 18th. "The Auction Business" will feature Josh Eldred, president of Eldred's Antiques and Auctions in Dennis. Josh will share interesting and fun experiences from his
career. Don't miss out. Seating is limited. RSVP to Cindy or volunteer to bake or cook at 508-420-4871.
At our Annual Meeting in August, four people were elected to three-year terms on the Executive Board of the Association – Mike Scanlon, Carol Zais, Mark Lynch and Mark Stranberg. We thank these four for agreeing to serve the Village in this capacity, and express our deep appreciation to Dick Hamilton and Leslie Leveille for their years of service. At our August meeting, we also heard from representatives of the Association to Preserve Cape Cod and Horsley Witten Group. They reviewed the projects that they had undertaken at Prince Cove and Cordwood landing, and announced that they plan to resume their storm water management project at Ropes Beach this fall. They also described a new project that they are planning to pursue at the Library – a bioretention project at the back end of the parking lot which will include educational and interactive elements. Details on these efforts can be found on the web site of the APCC. I am sure that everyone appreciates the challenges facing the Three Bays watershed, and these projects can be of some help. There is also information on that web site about what individuals can do to help to reduce the flow of nutrients into the Bays. We can all play at least a little part in this regard! Remember to check the Calendar of Local Events on the web site of the Association for information about things going on around town. Thanks to all for your support of the Association this year. Jim Dannhauser, President
Cotuit Center for the Arts Cotuit Center presents Sweeney Todd, Stephen Sondheim’s classic musical comes this Fall! On the Main Stage October 10-27th, Thursday-Saturday at 7:30 pm, Sunday at 2:00 pm. Tickets $40, $35 for balcony seating.
Discounts: $5 for members, $2 for seniors/veterans. Cape Cod Tango Thursdays, 7:00-9:30, Freedom Hall. Couples or singles are welcome to come, meet and mingle with members and dance the tango in true Argentine style. Often there is a lesson from 7:00-8:00 followed by a practice session. Drop in fee is $15. A series of beginner lessons will be offered later in the spring. Information: capecodtango.org [email protected], Facebook or 508-428-0143. The Friends' 2nd Saturday Contra Dance With
Freedom Hall closed to have the floor refinished, both the 2nd Saturday Cotuit Contra Dances in both September and October will be held down the road at Liberty Hall in Marstons Mills. The dance will resume at Freedom Hall on November
9. For more information about Contra Dancing on Cape Cod, go to capecontra.org Cape Cod Academy is hosting an Admission Coffee &
Conversation gathering on Tuesday, October 8th at 9:00. Cotuit families of students in grades K-12 are invited to join the Head of School, Chad Small, and the
Director of Admission, Jeff Thompson, to learn about the academic, athletic, and arts opportunities at Cape Cod Academy and the school’s sliding-scale Personalized Tuition Program that gives families affordable access to the best education on Cape Cod. Student-led tours will follow. No need to register. If another time works better, call or email Jeff Thompson at [email protected] or call him at 508.428.5400 to set up a tour. Visit capecodacademy.org to learn more. Historical Society of Santuit & Cotuit:
Our fall festival, Autumn in Cotuit, will be held from 11:00 - 3:00. Saturday, October 12th on the HSSC grounds. We’ll have home-baked pies for sale and our first ever Cotuit Chili Challenge. Sample the entries and vote for your favorite!
Other attractions include open-hearth cooking in the Dottridge Homestead, games and artisan demos. Admission $5 for members, $6 for nonmembers. Are Your Pies Simply Upper Crust? Willing to make a pie or chili? Call (508) 428-0461. With a touch of fall in the air, it's time to start planning for our Autumn in Cotuit festival! You'll want to circle Saturday, October 12, on your calendar. And if you have culinary talents, we definitely need your help! Our bountiful spread of homemade pies – sold whole and by the slice – is always a highlight of our fall festival! We'd be so grateful if you’d volunteer to bake a pie or two. Any kind would be fine, except for cream pies or others requiring refrigeration. Call (508) 428-0461 or send an email to [email protected]. Please let us know we can count on you!
As the fourth of five Cotuit Chronicle lectures for 2019, Zenas “Zee” Crocker, executive director of Barnstable Clean Water Coalition, will speak on The Health of the Waters in Three Bays at 7:00. Thursday, September 19th at Cotuit Library. Admission is free. The Historical Book Club will meet at 7:00. Thursday, October 3rd, at Cotuit Library to discuss The Johnstown Flood by David McCullough. All are welcome to attend. Barnstable Clean Water Coalition
9th Annual Paddle for the Bays: RACE Cape Cod Saturday, September 14th, 9:00 Race Start Time, 12 noon Beach Party, Oyster Harbors Club, Osterville
2nd Annual SHUCK! A Day of Oysters and Beer Saturday, October 5th, 1:00 - 5:00 , Cape Cod Beer, Hyannis
Cotuit Library Now that things have slowed down a bit here on Cape, enjoy some of the following free programs at the Cotuit Library as we anticipate the Fall season. September 13th @ 6:00 - Board Game Night
September 23rd @ 6:00 - Democracy Lecture Part 1 September 30th @ 6:00 - Democracy Lecture Part 2 October 3rd @ 7:30 - Stargazing at Lowell Park October 5th @ 2:00 - Archaeology for Kids w/Craig Chartier October 7th @ 6:00 - Democracy Lecture Part 3 October 9th @ 3:00 - Cotuit Library Writer's Group Cahoon Museum of American Art Director’s Gallery Tour: Southworth & Hawes: Early Photography in Boston Friday, September 27th, 11:00Director Sarah Johnson will share history on the firm of
Southworth & Hawes, who operated in Boston from 1843-1863 and are renowned as the first great American masters of photography and whose work elevated photographic portraits
to the level of fine art. Free with museum admission. Members free. Smithsonian Museum Day is a one-day event in which participating museums and cultural institutions across the country provide free entry to anyone presenting a Museum Day ticket. Participants are allowed to download one ticket per email address. The ticket provides free general admission on Saturday, September 21 st, for two people. For free admission to the Cahoon Museum, visit the Smithsonian Day website and register! Join us on Saturday, September 21, 10:00am – 4:00pm. Admission free Director’s Gallery Tour: The Impact of Daguerreotypes Friday, October 4, 2:00. From the ancient discovery of the camera obscura to the 18th century mechanical devices used to create silhouettes, Director, Sarah Johnson will talk about early inventions that preceded photography and the impact of the daguerreotype – the first successful form of photography- as a new form of visual communication. Fall Open House – Celebrating 35 Years! Saturday, October 12, 10:00 – 4:00. Admission Free Stop by the Museum for a fun day of family friendly activities as we celebrate the 35th anniversary of the Cahoon Museum.
Cotuit Santuit Civic Association Newsletterwww.cotuitcivicassociation.org
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President: Jim Dannhauser October 12 to November 15, 2019 Editor: Theresa Egan
Cape Cod Tango Thursdays, 7:00-9:30, Freedom Hall. Couples or singles are welcome to come, meet and mingle with members and dance the tango in true Argentine style. Often there is a lesson from 7:00-8:00 followed by a practice session. Drop-in fee is $15. A series of beginner lessons will be offered. Information: capecodtango.org [email protected], Facebook or 508-428-0143. The Friends' 2nd Saturday Contra Dance For more information about Contra Dancing on Cape Cod, go to capecontra.org Cape Cod Academy invites Cotuit families to an Admission Open House and Homecoming BBQ, Saturday, October
19th at 10:00. Families of students in grades K-12 are invited to attend and learn about Cape Cod Academy’s signature programs and personalized tuition; meet faculty and staff, tour our 46-acre campus, and enjoy an outdoor BBQ and games. If you cannot make it and would like to visit Cape Cod Academy, call or email Jeff Thompson at
508.428.5400 or [email protected] to set up a tour. Visit capecodacademy.org to learn more. Historical Society of Santuit & Cotuit:
Our fall festival, Autumn in Cotuit, will run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, October 12, on the HSSC grounds. Buy a homemade pie – or just a slice! Sample any or all of the batches in our Cotuit Chili Challenge and vote for your favorites! Other attractions: open-hearth cooking in the 1808 Dottridge Homestead, fly-tying with Mike DeSisto, Cape Cod recipe book signing (with Annie Copps) and children’s games. Admission: $5 members, $6 nonmembers.
Joe Yukna, co-founder of Cape Cod Military Museum, will speak on The Role of Animals in World War I at 7 p.m. Thursday, October 17, at Cotuit Library. This is the final Cotuit Chronicles lecture of the season. Admission is free. The Historical Book Club will meet at 7:00, Thursday, November 7th, at Cotuit Library to discuss The Mayflower: The Families, the Voyage and the Founding of America by Rebecca Fraser. All are welcome to attend. Cotuit Nursery School announces they are accepting registrations for the 2019-2020 school year. Please call 508-428-1470, email [email protected] or visit their website at cotuitnurseryschool.org. They are excited to be celebrating their 40th year educating pre-schoolers at Cotuit Nursery School! They are asking for your help with our fundraising campaign so that they can continue to make a difference in the lives of local families. Your generous donation of $40 will allow them to continue offering field trips, guest speakers, art projects, play and socialization as well as help maintain the playground on the Village Green. They would greatly appreciate a donation of any amount and thank you in advance for your generosity! Thank you! Cotuit Nursery School Teachers and Students
Cotuit Federated Church’s Annual Fall Rummage Sale will be held on October 18 from 9am to 4pm and October 19 from 9am to 2pm. Donations of fall and winter clothing (no rips or stains), toys, books, jewelry, household items and some furniture (nothing broken) will be welcomed October 14 through October 16 from 9am to 4pm each day. Donations, except clothing, will be accepted on October 17 from 9am to 12noon. Also, please make a note that we will host a Blood Drive on Monday, November 25th from 9am – 3pm. Appointments
preferred but walk-ins welcome. For more information about all church activities, please call (508) 428-6163 or email [email protected].
As most of you know, the Waldorf School lease of the Cotuit Elementary School property was terminated last spring by the Town of Barnstable School Committee. At the time, it was indicated that the building would be used by the Cape Cod Collaborative going forward. Since then, a review of the building indicated that an investment of as much as $1.3 million over three-four years would be needed to address structural and other capital deficiencies to make the building one which the Collaborative would utilize. This entails structural and mechanical issues that are a result of the age of the property and under-investment for many years, and not the fault of the Waldorf School. The School Committee has now indicated that it plans to have the school building revert to the Town so that the Town can evaluate what is the right course of action for the property, including alternative uses other than as a school. This is likely to occur at next month’s meeting of the School Committee. The Committee has invited public comment on this matter, and we encourage interested residents to submit any comments that they have to the Committee by e-mail. The addresses can be found on the Town web site. You can review the Committee’s recent discussion of this matter at its October 2 meeting on the Town web site as well. There was a special meeting of the Barnstable Town Council on Thursday, October 10, at Town Hall to consider the Town’s Comprehensive Waste Management Plan. This is an important matter to all of us, and when you can, we encourage you to view the meeting video on the Town’s web site. Remember that all vessels stored on Town property need to be removed by November 14th. Jim Dannhauser, President
Friends of the Cotuit Library Don't miss the Friends Fall Fashion Show, Raffle and Silent Auction that will be held on Tues. October 22nd at Hyannisport Club. Your $45 payment per guest -submitted with Registration Form (with all your guests listed) - is your reservation. Only 150 seats available in total. Lunch will be
delectable and the raffle and silent auction items desirable. Cape Chic of Falmouth will be featuring the latest in fall fashions. It's the Friends' largest
fund-raiser of the year. Don't miss out! Save the date for the Wednesday, November 20th Luncheon Program-Saving Sea Turtles. Kathy Zagzebski, President and Director if the National Marine Life Center in Bourne is the guest speaker. She'll overview the science, rehabilitation and conservation of sea turtles on Cape Cod. Registration is required. Register to Cindy at 508-420-4871 or process on-line at cotuitlibrary.org Members $12;
Community $15. Cahoon Museum of American Art Curious Exposures: A Victorian Celebration of the Photograph, Friday, October 25th,
5:00-7:00 Join us for an evening of curious vintage fun! Come ready for your closeup, as six lucky winners will get their tintype portrait taken by fine art photographer Craig Murphy. Nibble Victorian tea sandwiches while you have your silhouette portrait drawn or enjoy costumed performers while you sip a delicious seasonal cocktail. Peruse the new art exhibitions on view. Visit cahoonmuseum.org for details! Gallery Talk & Demonstration with Craig Murphy, "Through the Lens of the Past: Capturing Contemporary Subjects using 19th Century Photographic Processes”. Friday, October 25th, 2:00-3:00. Free with Museum admission, Members free Photographer Craig Murphy brings his traveling tintype studio to the Cahoon Museum for a lecture and a live demonstration of this historic photographic process. Winter Art Exhibition Opening Reception for Soo Sunny Park and Gretchen Romey-Tanzer; Friday, November 8, 4:30 - 6:00. Admission Free Stop by the Museum and be the first to meet the artists and view the new art exhibitions, Soo Sunny Park: Boundary Conditions creating monumental, immersive installations that transform their environments into realms of moving light, reflection, and shadow. Meet Weaver Gretchen Romey-Tanzer whose double layer technique, intricate design, and brilliantly colored cotton fiber create works that appear to collect light, cast shadow and sparkle with prismatic ebullience. Enjoy lively conversation, a wine reception and a great time! Soo Sunny Park will also present a gallery talk on November 8th at 2:00.
Barnstable Land Trust LAPC Walking Weekend: Sunset Walk at Crocker Neck Monday, October 14th, 5:30 Do you like sunsets? Join Barnstable Land Trust for a sunset walk! We will trek along the 1.5 mile trail loop
through the 97 acre conservation area, pausing to catch the view at Wading Beach, and finishing where we started. Please dress in layers and wear appropriate walking attire. Bringing water is suggested. Meet on Santuit Road; park at the 2nd
gate (across from 92 Cotuit Cove Road). Free! Space is limited, please reserve your spot. Are you looking to volunteer? Looking for other ways to
support us? Consider volunteering! We’re always looking for people to help u s w i t h o u r l a n d p r o j e c t s , administrative support at our office, and spreading our message at walks and events! If you’re interested, tell us more about
yourself by completing our interest survey: contact us at 508-771-2585 or [email protected]. We have a place for you!
Cotuit Center for the Arts: Sweeney Todd Stephen Sondheim's tasty, thrilling, theatrical treat has simultaneously shocked, awed
and delighted audiences across the world. Awarded eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical, for its Broadway premiere! On the Main Stage October 10–27th, Thursday–Saturday at 7:30, Sunday at 2:00; Tickets $40 Terra Incognita: Exploring New Terrain - A dynamic display of eye popping color contrasted with a unique exhibit based around black and white marked a must-see new exhibition. Opening October 12th thru November 16th. Free admission. Black and White: Launch Point: What do we think about when we hear the words Black and White? For years, contemporary artists have explored both the literal and figurative ideas expressed in the term “black and white." A collective of twelve artists explore the various ideas of black and white related to our lives and living spaces. They will create a gallery that looks and feels like you are walking into an artist’s studio, or a collector's home - a space that uses artisan created furniture, utilitarian objects, art objects, and lighting to set a stage that highlights each artist’s reference to the idea of Black and White. Opening October 12th thru November 16th. Free admission. Cotuit Library October 19 @ 10:00 AM - Scarecrow Making October 19 @ Noon - Haunted Stacks October 22 @ 11:00 AM - Friends' Fashion Show October 23 @ 4:00 PM - Smartphone Workshop October 25 @ 6 PM - Song Sisters Concert October 26 @ 2:00 PM - Seducer of Souls Talk October 30 @ 2:00 PM - Twitter Tips
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December 7th - Christmas in Cotuit Schedule 9:00 - 3:00 Arts and Crafts Fair at Cotuit Center for the Arts: Cotuit Center for the Arts will hold its 6th annual Holiday Arts
and Crafts Fair in the Gallery.10:00 - 4:00 Christmas in Cotuit’s 19th Annual Holiday Arts & Crafts Festival at Freedom Hall: Creations of Cotuit's own
artists: Belts and Buckles and paintings, pottery, photographs, prints, drawings, jewelry, ornaments, marlin spike art, jams, jellies and Christmas wreaths.
10:00 - 5:00 Historical Society - Visit the Gift Shop for holiday shopping! We have new and unique items for the holidays as well as our great selection of “Cotuit-wear”.
10:00-12:00 Historical Society - Bring the children to paint a wooden ornament for your tree and enjoy some cookies and cider. Come early as this is a popular event!
10:00 - 3:00 The Cotuit Kettleers Store at Lowell Park will be open. This will be your last chance to purchase those great holiday gifts for your family, friends, co-workers, etc.
10:00 - 3:00 At Cotuit Federated Church, Bruce Hall, don't miss the 18th Annual Small Works Art Show & Sale, featuring original works by local artists, perfect for holiday gift-giving!
10:00 - 4:00 Free admission all day! Come explore the Cahoon Museum with your friends and family. See the Twisted, Twined and Woven exhibition of innovative fiber art.
10:00 - 2:00 CFC”s Cotuit Women’s Fellowship Gift Baskets Sale at Bruce Hall.11:00 - 5:00 Cotuit Fresh Market Main Street Tastings. Music from 11-12:0012:00 - 2:00 Cotuit Fire Station Open House with free Firehouse Chili12:30 - 3:15 Horse Drawn Carriage Rides starting at the Post Office 1:00 - 3:00 Face Painting at the Kettle-Ho 2:45 - 3:30 At the Cotuit Library, Malik the Magician Magic Show. 3:30 - 3:45 At the Town Dock - DJ Lisa Z and Pizza by Zoe Pizza of Mashpee
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3:45 Santa’s Arrival by Boat at the Town Dock 4:00 Tree Lighting on the Cotuit Village Green: Invocation by Pastor Angie. 3:00 - 5:00 Hot Chocolate at the Village Green by Cotuit Fresh Market on the Village Green followed by refreshments at
Bruce Hall, the Cotuit Federated Church from 4:00 - 5:00
COOKIE MAKERS!! Let the Village taste your
special cookies! Please bring cookies for the
Christmas in Cotuit Celebration to the Cotuit Federated Church December 6 (9am – 1pm) or
