ProvincetownChamber of Commerce

E-HappeningsMay 8th, 2020

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Race Point Light in the distancePhoto by Gail M. Vasques

May 10thHAPPY MOTHER'S DAY

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BUSINESS OR ORGANIZATION UNDERLINEDIN ANY OF THE LISTINGS BELOW OR CONTACT THEM DIRECTLY.

The Governor's Stay-at-Home Advisory and

Mandatory Closure of Nonessential Businessesis extended until May 18.

The Provincetown Health Department is workingwith state and local partners to develop

guidelines for our licensees.

Governor Charlie Baker’s Mask Order

is now in effect.Provincetown Select Board voted on May 4, 2020 to adopt the

Governor’s Face Covering Order and added“any member of the public not covered under the Governor’s

Order utilizing Commercial Street from Bangs Street to Pleasant Street between 9 am and 9 pm

must wear a face covering over their noseand mouth and must exercise social distancing in accordance with

the CDC guidelines and shall remain in effect until rescinded.”

People are Required to wear masks when entering or working in closedspaces that are open to the public such as grocery stores,

pharmacies, convenience stores, and others.This also includes restaurants when picking up take-out,

and common areas of residential or commercial complexeswith multiple units.

The Order requires town businesses to post the Order at their entranceand to enforce the mask coverings within their establishment.

Stay safe, wash your hands, wear masks,and maintain appropriate social distance.

Thank you.

The Provincetown Recovery Coalition has been formed.

The Mission of the Coalition is to engage representative stakeholders of the major sectors to advise the Provincetown Town Manager in the development of plans that will facilitate the operation of the town and its businesses to serve residents and visitors while maintaining the health and safety of everyone during the summer and fall of 2020.

The Provincetown Chamber of Commerce Representative on the Coalition is Patrick Patrick - President of the Chamber Board.Please direct all ideas, concerns and recommendations to Patrick at p2@marspec.net. Thank you,Board of DirectorsProvincetown Chamber of Commerce, Inc.

Provincetown CV19 Recovery SurveyThe Provincetown Recovery Coalition

has released a community-wide survey to assess area thoughts and concerns regarding response and recovery efforts for the

upcoming season. The information gathered from this survey will provide essential direction to the coalition, the select board and town government as they work together to strategize a phased

re-opening of Provincetown. The survey can be found HERE,or at the following link, and will take approximately

15 minutes to complete.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ptownrecovery

Thank you for your participation, and stay safe.

INFORMATIONAL LINKS FOR COVID-19

State of MassachusettsCOVID-19 Guidance and Directives

Provincetown COVID-19 Information

Sign up for the Alert System,https://alerts.provincetown-ma.gov

Provincetown Police Department

World Health Organization

Unemployment due to COVID-19

Cape Cod Healthcare

Sign up for Health and other CommunityDevelopment Depts News

Click below for info from thePROVINCETOWN DEPT. OF HEALTH

Top 5 Things Your Business Can Do to Prepare forCOVID-19

AN IMPORTANT NOTICEFROM THE PROVINCETOWN POLICE DEPT.

Answering the Phone to Help theMA COVID Team Trace & Slow the Spread of COVID-19

We need your help. Please help slow the spread of COVID-19 by spreading the word about Community Contact Tracing Collaborative. Everyone should know to Answer the Call, if they are contacted by someone from the Collaborative.If someone tests positive for COVID-19, the Collaborative’ s Contact Tracers will reach out by phone to that person, and their close contacts, to slow the spread of the virus. Contact Tracers will make sure residents are getting the medical attention and support they need during isolation and quarantine.The caller ID will show the call is coming from “MA COVID Team”. Information shared during the call is strictly confidential and is treated as private medical information. They will also NOT ask any questions which could risk your privacy, including financial or banking information. If you haven’t had exposure and follow-up care for Covid, they should also not be calling you.

Pandemic UnemploymentAssistance Live

As Secretary Acosta noted yesterday, theDepartment of Unemployment Assistance (DUA)announced the launch of the PandemicUnemployment Assistance (PUA) program on 4/20.PUA provides payment to workers not traditionallyeligible for unemployment benefits (self-employed,independent contractors, workers with limited workhistory, and others) who are unable to work as adirect result of the coronavirus public healthemergency. Workers who have previouslyexhausted their UI benefits may access PandemicEmergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC)by applying for PUA.

Read about PUA here: https://www.mass.gov/how-to/apply-for-pandemic-unemployment-assistance

Massachuse(sStateIncomeTaxfilingdeadlinehasbeenextendedtoJuly15,2020.moreinformaCon

Reopening Toolkit Small Business

Re-opening Toolkit Non Profit

National Restaurant Association COVID-19 Reopening Guidance

National RestaurantAssociation COVID-19 Reopening

Guidance

U.S. Chamber Foundation Launches

the Save Small Business Fund

Small businesses are the foundation of our communities and our economy, and chambers of commerce are anessential part of that ecosystem. Employing nearly half the American workforce, small businesses keep our

neighborhoods running and make them feel like home. The impacts of the Coronavirus pandemic have wroughtunprecedented financial uncertainty. These businesses need resources and relief — and they need it now.

That's why the U.S. Chamber Foundation is launching the Save Small Business Fund with Vistaprint toprovide assistance to small businesses and local chambers of commerce impacted by the Coronavirus

pandemic. Funded by contributions from corporate and philanthropic partners, the Chamber Foundation willdistribute $5,000 grants to small employers in the U.S. and its territories.

The Save Small Business Fund is part of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Save Small Business Initiative—anationwide effort to address small business owners’ immediate needs, mitigate closures and job losses, and

mobilize the long-term support the small business community needs for recovery.

We want to reach as many businesses as possible through this grant program, and encourage you to share itwith those in your community.

Use this toolkit to spread the word.

Grant applications will open on Monday, April 20, 2020.

MORE INFORMATION

REQUESTFORPROPOSALSFY2021SmallBusinessTechnicalAssistance

GrantProgram

Massachusetts Growth Capital Corporation is pleased to announce the request for proposals for participation inthe Fiscal Year 2021 (July 2020 - June 2021) program.

About the Program

The Small Business Technical Assistance Grant Program expands economic and entrepreneurial opportunity throughoutthe Commonwealth. The program is designed to complement and enhance traditional public and private small businessassistance networks by providing technical assistance and training programs for underserved and/or disadvantagedbusinesses with 20 employees or less. It seeks to facilitate small business economic viability and improve their ability tosecure capital.

This state-funded program is managed by MGCC. The grants are awarded to community development corporations(CDC’s), community development financial institutions (CDFI’s), chambers of commerce and other nonprofit organizationsthat currently provide technical assistance and training programs to small businesses and start-ups with an emphasis onunderserved businesses and entrepreneurs. Eligible organizations use the funds to provide crucial services, such astechnical assistance, training in business skills, and access to financing, to their local businesses. These grants areintended to supplement the organization’s current and anticipated funding and not to be the primary funding support. Inaddition, mini-grants are offered through the grantees to small business owners with needs for professional, technical, andoperational services.

FY2021 Program Information

· Funds available for this grant program in FY 2021 will be $4 million. (subject to appropriation)· Maximum grant amount to programs proposed by a single organization not to exceed $85,000.· Maximum grant amount to programs proposed as a collaborative joint proposal (defined as two or more eligibleorganizations sharing costs and providing complementary services in coordination with each other) not to exceed$175,000.· Collaborative joint proposals must demonstrate that the organizations propose a cohesive work plan and will worktogether to implement and achieve their proposed objectives.· Collaborative joint proposals must have one lead organization and one person responsible for the application andadministration of grant monies, as well as all reporting and communication with MGCC.· MGCC will endeavor to assure broad geographic diversity among grantees but will not limit the number of grantsawarded per region.

Schedule

· Proposals will be due no later than 5:00 PM on Tuesday, June 16, 2020· Grants will be awarded on or before Monday, August 31, 2020 (subject to change)· Informational sessions are being offered for prospective applicants. If you would like to attend one of these sessions,please RSVP to Alison Moronta at amoronta@massgcc.com

Eastern MATuesday, May 12, 2020

1:00 – 3:00 PMVideo Conference Link: https://zoom.us/j/516397469

Central MAWednesday, May 13, 2020

10:00 AM – 12:00 PMVideo Conference Link: https://zoom.us/j/818188305

Western MAThursday, May 14, 2020

1:00 – 3:00 PMVideo Conference Link: https://zoom.us/j/610748068

Click here to learn more and access the RFP

Businesses can also call the SBA Office of Disaster Assistance Customer Service Center number(800) 659-2955 or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov for a status of applications.

The SBA's EIDL Disaster Loan Portalis back up and accepting apps on a limited basis

Important: Accepting apps for two business categories only:

Agricultural businesses includes those businesses engaged in the production of food and fiber, ranching,and raising of livestock, aquaculture, and all other farming and agricultural related industries

Applicants with an EIDL app beginning with a 2# series AND did not get to reapply in the new streamlineapp portal. Reapplying under the new portal would’ve issued a 3# series app

SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza said that 5,000,000 EIDL disaster loans have been submitted.

Click here for the Disaster Loan application

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Next steps for businessesThe SBA will accept PPP applications from lenders beginning Monday, April 27th at 10:30 am.

It is critically important that we all encourage the small businesses in our communities to work with their lender toapply for the Paycheck Protection Program as soon as possible.

Businesses can access the SBA’s Find A Lender tool or consult the SBA Massachusetts District Office’s list ofparticipating Paycheck Protection Program lenders.

The SBA will offer virtual sessions to support small businesses all week. Sign up for SBA email updates toreceive notice of these programs. Businesses should also consult SBA Resource Parnters, who offer remotecounseling and coaching.

Businesses in need of application translation services should contact the Massachusetts Growth CapitalCorporation (MGCC)’s online resources. This website provides a list of technical assistance providers who canhelp businesses apply for PPP in languages other than English.

Registry of Motor VehiclesLicenses, IDs, and Permits

All non-commercial driver’s licenses, ID cards, and learner’s permits that expire in May 2020 will now expire inJuly 2020. This extension will also apply to those whose expired March 2020 credential was already extended by60 days. The specific expiration date typically coincides withan individual’s birth date.

All Commercial Driver’s Licenses (CDLs) and Commercial Driver’s License Permits (CLPs) that expire inMay 2020 will now expire in July 2020 and do not need to be renewed at this time. This extension will also applyto those whose expired March 2020 credential was already extended by 60 days. The specific expiration datetypically coincides with an individual’s birth date.

All annual motor vehicle inspection stickers that expire on May 31, 2020 will now expire on July 31, 2020.This extension will also apply to those whose expired March 2020 inspection sticker was already extended by 60days.

All passenger plate registrations that will expire in May 2020 will now expire in July 2020. This extension willalso apply to those whose expired March 2020 passenger plate registration was already extended by 60 days.

RMV more info...

Thank you to the Provincetown Police Facebook page for this information

CAPE COD REGIONAL TRANSIT AUTHORITY

The Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority has continued operationsduring the coronavirus pandemic, but has felt the impact it has hadon the community.“All across the country, transit agencies have seen a significantreduction in all of their service. Here on the Cape we have seenabout a 65 to 75 percent reduction in our daily fixed route service,”said Administrator Tom Cahir.“So we’ve seen big reductions in our service and the number ofpeople taking advantage of our service but we’ve tried to make surethat we still provide service at the time that is convenient for people getting to work, and medicalappointments, and the grocery store.”The CCRTA carries roughly 500 to 700 people a day on their fixed route service.

Hotel/Motel/Inns/Short Term Rentals

Click here for theHotel/Motel Guidance

As part of the updated essentialbusiness list, DPH issued newguidance today around hotels,motels, inns, beds andbreakfasts and other short-termresidential rentals. Based onthis new guidance, hotels,

The Provincetown Municipal Airportwill remain closed until May 8 due tothe ongoing construction on a taxiwayimprovement project.Due to extra work needed to addressenvironmental issues, the airport now plans toinstead reopen May 9, according to an April 21press release.The project will continue once the airport isopen, with plans for completion on June 4.Because the construction is underway now, itwill allow the town to access federal and state

this new guidance, hotels,motels, and short-term rentalsmay only be used for effortsrelated to fighting COVID-19,like front line health workers orindividuals, or forMassachusetts residents whohave been otherwise displacedfrom their residences.

will allow the town to access federal and statetransportation funds, so they can improve theairport and ensure passenger safety in anefficient and cost-effective way.

Here at SCORE we are working hard to keepour website updated with all the latest informationon available loans, recommended articles, MAunemployment and more. You'll see that we have aspecial section dedicated to CoronavirusEmergency Loans and Benefits.

As of today, we have added the following information ofinterest to you. For this information and more go toour updated website

1. Closure of the EIDL application portal: Due to limited appropriations funding, the application portal forthe EIDL–COVID-19 assistance program (EIDL loans and EIDL Advances) has been temporarily closed.Applicants who have already submitted their applications will continue to be processed on a first-come,first-served basis. SBA is processing EIDL applications as quickly as possible. SBA will provide thosewhose applications are approved with loans that will cover the business’s short-term working capitalneeds.

2. The Main Street Lending Program: Supporting small and mid-sized businesses that were in goodfinancial standing before the crisis by offering 4-year loans to companies employing up to 10,000 workersor with revenues of less than $2.5 billion.

3. A new article titled "12 Things You Can Do to Save Your Business from Covid-19."4. An exceptionally good article from Harvard Business Review titled "A Way Forward for Small

Businesses."

SCORE Reopening Toolkit for Small Business

All you need to reopen your business

This is an effort by the Cape Cod and the Islands SCORE mentors to provide the best thinking we can on howyou can take steps now to help your business survive and prosper. We don't know what that looks like for your

business but we're prepared to help you think it through.

DOWNLOAD THE TOOLKIT

As we learn more we will update our website. To assist you through this crisis, SCORE Cape Cod & the Islandsis offering remote mentoring. We are working with businesses via phone and/or videoconferencing on issuessuch as how to prepare applications, advice on the appropriate steps for your business and importantly, how toprepare your business for a reopening. If you would like to work with any of our over 50 mentors here on theCape & the Islands, please call our office at 508-775-4884. We will get back to you shortly and can quicklyarrange a mentoring session.

Small Business Relief SurveyThe CDP is partnering with Massachusetts Growth Capital Corporation and other state, regional, and localleaders to form the MA Small Biz COVID Response Coalition.

The MA Small Biz COVID Response Coalition is conducting a Small Business Relief Survey, and we are askingthat you participate. This short survey takes approximately 5 minutes and the responses will assist local, state,and federal officials making critical decisions for the small business community. Please feel free to share thisemail with other small businesses so that we can understand the needs and impacts across the state.

Click the button below to complete the survey. Thank you for participating.

SURVEY

The CDP is Open for Business and we are offering our regular small business assistance remotely using zoom,telephone, email, skype, and facetime. Please feel free to email me and we can set up a time to talk. Or call medirectly at 508-514-1369

Do you have questions regarding what options and resources are available now or what steps you shouldtake for the future? Do you need information on the SBA PPP program or on the Pandemic Unemployment for 1099’s andsole proprietors? We can help you understand the right options for you and your situation.

As, we continue to offer small businesses the support they need and want, we need your help to developupcoming programming. We have created a short survey to help us develop expertise in new areas, createworkshops and to identify resources for our community to assist in this unprecedented time. Please take 2minutes to tell us what you need in this Survey Monkey survey.

Take the survey now

I have been sending out weekly e-blasts “tools for small business” since the shutdown began. I believe that youhave not been receiving these opportunities for your business. If you would like to be add to our distribution list,you can add yourself, by following this registration link. https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/hLJFKRf orrespond to this email and I will add you to the distribution list.

My eblast that went out last night was an invitation for small businesses to add their names to our SmallBusiness Challenges letter being sent to our state legislators. I am sending this special email to each of you torequest that your chamber consider joining us in this letter.

Support small business in our region,sign onto a letter to our state legislators.

The CDP along with 72 other small business support organizations recently sent a letter to Governor Baker thatoutlined a number of initiatives that need to be funded by the state to help very small businesses acrossMassachusetts. The CDP acknowledges that Lower and Outer Cape businesses have many unique challengesin a normal year let alone during a Pandemic and need additional support. We have crafted a letter to our stateelected officials to request additional resources for small businesses. Please Read the letter. If you would like tohave your name and businesses name included, please provide the following information to Jason at the CDP:· name· position· business· address· contact phone

On a separate note, many of you may have heard that small business owners who also have a job where theyget a W2 for over $5100 a year, can not apply for the Pandemic Unemployment Insurance. We have many smallbusinesses here that can not support themselves on what they make in their small business and have part timejobs to supplement their income. The CDP has brought this to the attention of our state legislators and they havereceived feedback that this is a cap in the Federal Policy and must be changed by the Federal Government. Ifyou have business owners that have fallen into the crack in the support options please have them contactCongressman Keating and Senators Warren and Markey.

An email or phone call to the three contacts below would be good. They should also copy Dottie Smith in Rep.Peake’s Office:

Senator Warren Jessica Wong: Jessica_Wong@warren.senate.gov; 617-565-4240

Senator Markey Nolan O'Brien: Nolan_O'Brien@markey.senate.gov; 857-303-1374 (cell)

Congressman Keating Andrew Nelson: Andrew.Nelson@mail.house.gov; 508-771-0666 (office) 774-487-4479(cell)

Please cc: Dottie Smith, Chief of Staff for Rep. Sarah K. Peake Dorothy.Smith@mahouse.gov

Stay well!

Pam AndersenDirector of Business & Credit ProgramsCommunity Development PartnershipCapecdp.org I (508) 240-7873 x18 I pam@capecdp.org

MAY 26 Provincetown Office HoursREMOTE VIA ZOOM OR PHONE, 10:00 AM — 1:00 PMCurrently the CDP is offering "Office Hours" remotely via telephone, zoom, skype or facetime. Please follow thelink to schedule an appointment for help with you business questions. If the times available are not convenient toyou please contact staff via email to set up an alternative time to meet.

PARKING IN PROVINCETOWNUpdatefromtheTownManageronParking

Provincetowniss-lladheringtotheGovernor’sStay-at-homeAdvisory

andthereforeourparkinglotsarelimitedforProvincetownpermitholdersand

thoseaccessingessen-alservicesonly.

Provincetownisnotopenforbusinessasusual.

Wehavedelayedpaidpublicparkinginourlotsun-lJune1.

CapacityinourlotsmaybereducedtoaccomplishtheTown’ssocialdistancing

goals.Neighborhoodresidentpermitparkingrestric-onsareinplace.Thereisno

parkingonCommercialStreetbetweenJohnsonStreetandWinthropStreet.

OuterCapeHealthServices(OCHS)expecttohavestafftrainedascontacttracersandreadytostartbytheendofnext

weekunderanini-a-vedesignedtoiden-fyandsupportpeopleexposedtothecoronavirus.OCHSistraining10staff

people,oneforeachofthe10townsinthehealthcenter’sserviceareafromYarmouthtoProvincetown.TheContact

tracerswillincludemedicalassistantscurrentlyonfurlough,schedulersandmedicalrecordskeepers—allindividualswho

alreadyarecomfortabletalkingwithpa-ents.Thetwofirstinves-gatorsarenurses.Thebenefitofhiringpeoplefrom

communityhealthcentersisthatarearesidentsalreadyknowandtrust.Also,OCHSemployeesalsoknowwhichresources

areavailableforpeopleinthecommunityandhowtolinkthemupwithhelp.

OCHSisoneofseveralacrossthestateworkingwithPartnersinHealthinanambi-oustracingprojectinMassachuseSs

thatisthefirstofitskindinthena-on.PartnersinHealthofficialssaidontheirwebsitethattheyareworkingwiththe

CommunityTracingCollabora-vetotrainanddeployhundredsofcontacttracerstocallpeoplewhohavebeeninclose

contactwithCOVID-19pa-ents.

TheOCHSContacttracerswillcontactpeopleconfirmedtohavecoronavirustomakesuretheyhavetheservicestheyneed

—suchasfoodandunemploymentbenefits—andaskwhotheywereincontactwithuptotwodaysbeforetheonsetof

symptoms.Theywillthencalltheindividualswhohavebeenincontactwiththesickperson—withoutdivulgingthe

pa-ent’siden-ty—andarrangeforthemtogettestedandenterquaran-ne.

QuestDiagnos-cswillbesupplyingasmuchtes-ngasisneeded.TheyexpectOuterCapetohavetodoubleitscurrent

tes-nghours,whichisfourhours,fivedaysaweekoutsideitsWellfleetsiteandfourhoursSaturdaysoutsidethe

Provincetowncenter.

PartnersinHealthofficialsaredrawingondecadesofexperiencerespondingtoepidemicsandoutbreaksfromEbolain

WestAfricatocholerainHai-tocontrolthecoronaviruspandemicandthegrim-deoftheCOVID-19epidemicin

MassachuseSs.

TheBaker-Politoadministra-onsaidthatatleastadozencommunityhealthcenterswillbeinvolvedunderapartnership

withQuestDiagnos-csandtheMassLeagueofCommunityCenters.

Pleaseremember:ifyouarenotfeelingwell,pleasecallusaheadanddonotgooutinpublicorenteranyOCHSsiteswithoutanappointment.

WhySocialDistancingisImportantOuterCapeHealthServices(OCHS)remindseveryoneinthecommunitytosocialdistanceatthiscrucial-meinorderto

slowdownthespreadofthecoronavirus.

BecauseCOVID-19spreadsfrompersontoperson,reducingthewayspeoplecomeinclosecontactwitheachotheris

essen-al.Socialdistancingmeansstayinghomeasmuchaspossibleandavoidingcrowded,publicplaceswhereclose

contactwithothersislikely.Foressen-altripslikegroceryshopping,theCDCrecommendsstayingatleast6feetaway

fromothersandwearingamaskthatcoversyourmouthandnose.

Socialdistancingisanessen-alwaytoslowdownthespreadofCOVID-19andhelptoflaSenandeven“bendthecurve,

whetheryou'reinoneofthehigh-riskgroupsornot.Socialdistancingmayfeellikeaninconvenience,butit'sthebestway

rightnowtoprotectfamily,friends,andneighbors.Socialdistancingonlyworksifweallpar-cipate.Slowingdownor

preven-ngthespreadofthenovelcoronaviruswillul-matelysavelivesastheincidenceoftheviruspeaksonCapeCod.

Self-isolaConWeremindyouthatCOVID-19canspreadfrompersontopersonevenbeforesymptomsstart.So,ifsomeoneinyourfamily

startstofeelevenslightlyill,rundown,-red,orachy,it'simportanttostayhomeandprac-ce“self-isola-on."Thismeans

limi-ngcontactwithothers.Ifmoreseveresymptomsdevelop,likeafever,coughorshortnessofbreath,callOuterCapeHealthServicesfirstat508-905-2888.Aproviderwillfirstaskques-onsbyphone,andletyouknowifaCOVID-19testisneeded.

Pleaseremember:ifyouarenotfeelingwell,pleasecallusaheadanddonotgooutinpublicorenteranyOCHSsiteswithoutanappointment.

OuterCapeHealthServicesremainsheretoserveyouandthecommunity,

butweaskthatyoudoyourpart.

Dear valued patient:

As novel coronavirus (COVID-19) diagnoses continue to increase around the world, we arecommitted as always to providing a safe and hygienic environment for our patients and team.Updates may change day-to-day but currently, individual state dental associations arerecommending for dental practices to continue to suspend nonessential or nonurgent dentalcare for an additional three weeks to help with social distancing efforts in order to help slowthe spread of the virus.

The safety and well-being of our patients continues to be our primary concern. We will continueto monitor the status of COVID-19 nationally and within our community and keep you up-to-dateregarding our plans to reopen for business as usual. I urge you to contact us if you have anyquestions or concerns. We can be reached by phone at 508-487-2800 or by emailto smile@ptowndentalarts.com and will respond as soon as we can.

Scott A. Allegretti, DDS

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Seashore Urges Public CooperationDuring COVID-19

Oficials at Cape Cod National Seashore have discovered vandalism and dumping at seashore locations, andhave observed numerous regulations not being followed. Construction materials were dumped in the DoaneRock area in Eastham, and household trash was dumped at Great Island in Wellfleet. Fencing was vandalized inTruro. In addition, there have been increased violations, including pets on trails, in shorebird areas, and off leash;and bicycles, dirt bikes, and ATVs on trails. The seashore staff does not have the resources to address these careless acts. We will issue citations to thosewho do not follow regulations, and we may be forced to close areas of the seashore if violations continue.

If choosing to come to the seashore, residents and visitors must adhere to the following regulations to avoid acitation and fines up to $5000. --Pack out all trash, including food scraps and pet waste.--Follow pet regulations: Pets must always be leashed. They are never allowed on unpaved trails, and they mustbe kept out of posted shorebird protection areas. Clean up after pets.--Folw bike regulations: Bikes are allowed on paved areas and fire roads only. They are never allowed onunpaved trails or on beaches.--Dirt bikes and ATVs are never allowed on trails within the seashore.--Do not litter and No dumping.

“We understand how important it is for people to have the opportunity to get outdoors to relieve some of thestress that COVID-19 is causing,” said Carlstrom. “We urge the public to respect their seashore, follow allguidance and regulations, and act responsibly.”

From Race Point LighthouseBOD-President Gary A.Childs:

Where to start? This is by far one of the hardest notices to write.First, know that all our Keepers that all of you are/have volunteered your time at RPLand it is appreciated. And next, to the Keeper House (KH) and Whistle House (WH)Guests, you are all appreciated for your time spent at RPL taking in the sea andshore. Your stay with us has supported out Mission Statement for the restoration andpreservation of RPL and other American Lighthouse Foundation (ALF) Lighthouses.It is with deep regret that the RPL BOD and ALF announce that the Cape Cod

It is with deep regret that the RPL BOD and ALF announce that the Cape CodChapter of the American Lighthouse Foundation, Race Point Lighthouse Station will not open for the 2020Season.It is our intention to reopen the Station for the 2021 Season after we have more information & such. Time will tell.

Access to/from the Station also has some issues regarding erosion and the threatened, not endangered, plovers.This does not lend to quick emergency action/access. As I write this, the Cape Cod National Seashore, CACONPS, has closed all their recreational areas, but not the beach just yet. They have delayed their ORV Inspectionsand operations are in alignment with Massachusetts. These are changing times as we all work through thisinfectious disease progression this spring, summer, and fall.

All events for the RPL 2020 Season are canceled. If you are interested in viewing Other ALF Lighthousesduring your in-house time, go to http://www.lighthousefoundation.org/ .Many Lighthouses are posting virtual tours on social media. We will try to do the same to keep the LH available“virtually.” External camera photos will be shared.

VIRTUAL SHOPPING - PROVINCETOWNSupport local business.

A reminder ... you can purchase gift certificates from most local businesses touse at a later time

but offer them the support they need now.

ServSafe offers free courses and videos onsafe practices for takeout and delivery

As restaurateurs focus their businesses on takeout and delivery during the pandemic,ServSafe, the NationalRestaurant Association’s food-safety training and certification program, has released two new training

videos to help reinforce safe food handling and safe delivery practices for all operations.

In addition to the videos, ServSafe also is offering its online Food Handler training program free throughApril 30. More than 3 million people have earned their ServSafe Food Handler certification. The training has

helped educate line-level and front-of-the-house employees to understand food safety.

The ServSafe Takeout video highlights safety measures restaurants and foodservice employees should follow toensure the foods and processes for preparing them for off-premises dining is safe.

The ServSafe Delivery video focuses on safety measures to help reduce risk associated with delivery of the food,including special handling precautions during the coronavirus crisis. Both are available on-demand and are free

of charge. Both English and Spanish versions are available. Read more >

RESTAURANTS - FOOD TAKE OUT - PICK UP - SOME FOR DELIVERY

Click on underlined to get to individual websites

Soup Kitchen in Provincetown 508-487-8331 at Methodist Church 20 Shank Painter Rd. Free lunches maybe picked up atthechurch’sfrontentranceMonday - Friday, 12:30 p.m. until supplies are gone and nolaterthan1:30pm. SKIPwillcon-nueitsboxed-lunchservicethroughFriday,May15.That'stwoweeksbeyonditsplannedclosing.SKIPwill

decideonfurtherextensionsonaweek-to-weekbasisbasedonthemostcurrentinforma-on&ontheavailabilityofitsvolunteers

andspace,aswellasthestateofthecrisisandthetown'sre-openingplans.SKIPismostgratefultothedonors,volunteersandstaff

whomakethispossible!Announcements/changeswillbeonourwebsite,www.skipfood.org

Angel Foods open daily 8am to 7pm 508-487-6666

Angel Foods open daily 8am to 7pm 508-487-6666

Box Lunch in Truro 508-487-4545 Open Monday ~ Saturday 7 am to 4pmWe are still open daily, wanting to be here for our community, but the modifications are important for the safety ofall! Lunch specials…⭐ Call in orders are encouraged, we will do curbside delivery, 508.487.4545⭐ Call in orders are encouraged, with curbside delivery...call your order in 508.487.4545⭐ FREE DELIVERY anywhere in Truro or Provincetown ⭐ Last deliveries between 4- 5 pm,

The Canteen 202 550-8812Everyday: 10am-8pm for take-out and delivery only open 7 days a week 10 am until 8 pm Serving food to-go,prepared meals to heat up at home and delivery. To help our community during the global pandemic, we are alsooffering a Grocery-To-Go Service For Pick Up Or Delivery. https://squareup.com/store/the-canteen-online/Orders can be placed at our counter, a few guests at a time, or call ahead to place your order.We ask that you please pay by credit card so that our crew doesn’t handle cash.Delivery available in Provincetown for a $5 flat fee. Call us to place your order: 508-487-3800

Cape Tip Fish & Lobster Market 508.487.0259 https://www.facebook.com/capetipseafoods/Call 508.487.0259 from 8:30am – 12pm for same day curbside pickup and Delivery. Fresh seafood daily Scallops, Lobsters, Haddock, Sole, Salmon, Local Oysters, Cod, Halibut, Swordfish,Chopped Clams, Red Snapper, Shrimp. Our famous stuffed clams, and more … Check Facebook page.

Coffee Pot 508-487-2580 Now Open in Lopes SquareOpen 7am - 2pm Daily except closed on Monday.Walk up service - Take out only. Menu varies daily Call in your order. Credit card or cash.

East End Market 508-487-2339. New info!Open! 9:00am-6:00pm! Masks and Fresh Gloves Must Be Worn! Kitchen Open for Breakfast and Lunch!We presently have dairy, cheese, eggs, meats, Produce and Grocery with vegan and gluten free options. We’vegot frozen take-home meals we’ve created with vegetarian choices. As well as Beer and Wine and mostimportantly chocolate!

Fanizzi Restaurant 508.487.1964New Hours open for take out everyday Lunch 11:30-3:45 PM and Dinner 4:00-9:00 PMNow serving bottle beer and bottles of wine, please ask for details when phoning in your order. You must be 21years of age and you MUST buy food to order beer and wine. We can take payment over the phone. ONLY 1PERSON allowed in the front door at a time. If you call and the phone is busy or goes to voicemail, please call usback or leave a message. 508-487-1964. Visit our website to view the menu. www.fanizzisrestaurant.com Pleasebe safe and we will all get through this together.

Liz’s Café (508) 413-9131Liz's Cafe will offer take-out, pick up, and delivery, 4-8 daily (closed Mon - Tues) We will be offering our lunch, Jamaican, and dinner menu. Menu options may be altered based on availabilityfrom our suppliers. PLEASE CALL AHEAD!

Mac’s Fish House Provincetown OPEN DAILY - TAKEOUT HOURS: 11:30 am - 8:00 pm Please Call ForTakeout Curbside Pick Up Available. Check out Mac's Meals

Mac’s Seafood Market 508-487-6227Hours: 10 am - 6 pm Local home delivery available. MAC'S MEALS Ready to heat & eat and include a maincourse, side dish, salad or soup Cooking instructions included. There is a two-meal minimum order.Choose drive thru curbside pick up or local home delivery. Two meals for $20, Four meals for $35, Six mealsfor $50, or DONATE A MEAL OPTION More Info

The Mews Restaurant Provincetown 508-487-1500 continues to present “mews @ home” take out and delivery service (within Provincetown) now every day forlunch & dinner (effective May 1, 2020) Lunch 11-2, Dinner 5-8FYI - We enjoy thinking out of the “take out” box, so our menu features something unusual in a box. Fresh on thehalf shell Wellfleet Oysters Mignonette is served on a bed of shaved ice with mignonette sauce and lemon in atake out box!

Montano’s Restaurant 508-487-2026We are open Nightly from 4:00 – 8:00 pm for take-out only. Ordering your Montano's favorites is as easy as ever.Just give us a call to schedule your takeout. We’re grateful for your support! We'dliketosincerelythankallofCape

Codforthetremendoussupportyouhaveshownusoverthepastcouplemonths.Wecouldn'tgetthroughthiswithout

Codforthetremendoussupportyouhaveshownusoverthepastcouplemonths.Wecouldn'tgetthroughthiswithout

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Provincetown Fudge Factory 508-487-2850Attention local friends!! We're going to give this curbside pick up gig a try!! Saturday and Sunday give us a callbetween 11-4, to place an order! Orders $25+ will receive 25% off, 508-487-2850, credit card info will be takenover phone (no cash or checks can be accepted), call us when you're here and receive your order via our newlittle take out window **please be patient as we give this a try. There will only be one staff member taking callsand preparing orders so if you don't get us right away just callback in a couple minutes. Please have your orderand credit card info ready when you call. We appreciate everyone's efforts to continue shopping locally and keepour little town rolling through this storm. We’re re-stocked with Truffles: Raspberry, Merlot, Dark Chocolate,Wicked Dark Chocolate, Crème Brulée, Peanut Butter, Cappuccino, and Hazelnut, English Toffee Slabs, MilkChocolate Pretzels, and Milk Chocolate Sea Salt Caramels.

Stop & Shop - 508-487-4903 Daily 7:30 – 8pm Special Store Hours for Customers age 60 and over from 6:00am-7:30am daily.Pharmacy 508-487- 3738 Open until 6:00 PM

Tin Pan Alley 508-487-1648 https://www.facebook.com/tinpanalleyptown/Open for take out and delivery Seven days, 11am-2pm and 4to 8pmTin Pan Alley take out and delivery service with our "QUARTS TO GO" program (heat it and eat it). ExecutiveChef Chris Siar will use quart (and pint) containers to store his amazing food. You can take it home and enjoy itwhen you are hungry. Every morning we will put a list of what Chef Chris has made available for take out ordelivery for that day on https://www.facebook.com/tinpanalleyptown/ so you will know what we are offering.Anyone who is really struggling, is out of work, has no cash or credit right now, we are offering houseaccounts. It basically is like a credit card. Come by with proof of ID, we will do our best to set up a house chargefor you. After we set up your account, you can sign for the things you need, and have a running tab, that only youcan use. When you get back on your feet and have money you can pay us back then. Please if you have cashor credit do not ask to sign up for an account. Do something kind today It will brighten YOUR day!

Twisted Pizza, subs, and Ice Cream (508) 487-6973293 Commercial St. www.provincetowntwistedpizza.com Open: Friday 2-9, Saturday 11-9, Sunday - Thurs. 11-8Twisted pizza is open for curbside pick and hands free delivery. Here’s to a great season Twisted Pizza would like to announce that we are starting up our Pending Pizza program to help those in needduring these difficult times

Ciro & Sals (508) 487-6444Open Thursday – Sunday. Delivery and Takeout from 5:30PMWe're working hard during the current COVID-19 health crisis to carry out our mission as a community-buildingrestaurant. We will continue to provide homemade Italian specialties for our loyal patrons. We are open for foodto-go and delivery only. Orders can be placed by calling (508) 487-6444. We ask that you please pay by creditcard so that our staff doesn’t handle cash. Delivery available in Provincetown free of charge. We hope all of youremain healthy, strong and resilient.

Cumberland Farms 508-487-3217 Open daily 24 hours

Kohi Coffee Company: Open seven days, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. for takeout only; 774-538-6467

Kung Fu Dumpling 774-538-7106

Provincetown House of Pizza (508) 487-6655 We are offering contact-free deliveries and pick-ups as well astaking all precautions when serving our customers in house. Ask your server for contact-free ordering detailswhen you place your order and as always, thank you very much! Stay healthy and safe - sincerely P-HOP staff

Savory & the Sweet Escape 508-487-2225 Phone ahead and we’ll have your order ready when youarrive Always serving locally roasted Beanstock Coffee & Espresso drinks and Truro born Cape Cod Kombucha

Snack and Supply Open seven days, 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.; 508-487-0080

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Marine Specialties

We will NOT be reopening for the near future. We are sorry.The lives of our staff, customers, neighbors, friends, andrelatives must take priority.

Patrick Patrick

As the COVID-19 Pandemic continues to unfold we are unable to set a re-opening date. We will open to thepublic when guidance from State and Federal Officials deem it safe to do so. All April and May events havebeen postponed until June.While our doors are closed, we are strengthening our procedures, team training and museum protocols to takeevery possible precaution.We’re actively working on bringing the PMPM experience and message to you virtually. It’s our hope that we canserve our community during this time with educational and entertaining content, connectivity and continuedcommunity celebration of free thought, association and belief. We will remain in touch and welcome hearing fromyou via phone, email and social media.

Remaining connected to our community is important to us and we are still here for you. Our team is

Remaining connected to our community is important to us and we are still here for you. Our team is providing educational content and activities online, as well as working with local businesses and leaders todetermine other ways we can support our community. Recently, we’ve: · Connected our live web camera to allow everyone to experience the view from the top of the PilgrimMonument;· Lit the Pilgrim Monument in blue for World Autism Month; and added activities (such as coloring your ownschooner) and educational materials on our resources page for all to enjoy.If you wish to renew or upgrade your membership or to provide any other form of support, please visit ourwebsite. All memberships will remain active during this time and we look forward to “catching up” when wereopen. In the meantime, any transactions made through the website will receive an acknowledgement via email.Please ensure we have the best email address for keeping you informed by clicking here, as we foresee thisbeing the “new normal” for some time to come.

PMPM Lights will honor workersat the forefront of the coronavirus crisis.

Blue and red lights on the Pilgrim Monument will honor workers at the forefront of thecoronavirus crisis.“Our board of trustees and I really believe that it’s important for the monument to be a symbolfor light and a beacon of hope, and to remember that there are other people around that are lessfortunate,” K. David Weidner, executive director of the Pilgrim Monument and ProvincetownMuseum, said.Those to be honored include first responders, health care workers, employees at essentialbusinesses and others risking their lives during the coronavirus epidemic.The red and blue lights will remain on until there is some sense of normalcy in town again,Weidner said.

Pilgrim Monument and Provincetown Museum Partner withThe Cooperative Bank of Cape Cod to Fund Bradford Access Project

Two of Cape Cod’s Oldest Institutions Team Up to Increase Accessibility and Tourism in Greater Provincetown

The Cape Cod Pilgrim Memorial Association/Pilgrim Monument and Provincetown Museum (PMPM) and The CooperativeBank of Cape Cod (The Coop), today announced a strategic partnership to fund the Bradford Access Project. The initiativeis aimed at constructing an inclined elevator that will create a physical and economic link between the Pilgrim Monument onHigh Pole Hill and downtown Provincetown, enabling tourists and visitors to easily access both areas.

PMPM’s vision is to create a stronger connection between the Pilgrim Monument and the heart of Provincetown. TheBradford Access Project will extend the monument’s “front door” down to Bradford Street, which will create an easier flow offoot traffic between the two locations. The new Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant inclined elevator will not onlyincrease accessibility and tourism, it will have lasting economic benefits to Provincetown’s business community beyond itsprojected completion in early 2021.

"Provincetown is a culturally important and diverse part of the Cape’s geography and we’re proud to add the PilgrimMonument and Provincetown Museum to The Coop’s growing family on the Outer Cape,” said Lisa Oliver, president and

Monument and Provincetown Museum to The Coop’s growing family on the Outer Cape,” said Lisa Oliver, president andchief executive officer of The Cooperative Bank of Cape Cod. “As a community bank that has been serving Cape Coddersfor nearly a century, one of our core tenets is to help make our communities better places to live and work. This projectperfectly aligns with that mission.”

Construction of the Bradford Access Project is being supported by a breadth of local, community-based partnerships. Theproject’s general contractor is the Harwich-based Robert B. Our Company. Construction is assisted by Jay Cashman, Inc.of Quincy, whose ancestor was involved in the building of the Pilgrim Monument, completed in 1910. Other key,contributing partners include Coastal Engineering Company Inc. of Orleans; landscape architects Hawk Design, Inc. ofSandwich; architects Brown, Lindquist, Fenuccio & Raber of Yarmouth Port; Safe Harborenvironmental consultants ofWellfleet; McMahon Transportation Engineers & Planners of Taunton; Arrowstreet of Boston; BOLD Lighting of New YorkCity; Outdoor Engineers of Colorado and Switzerland; and Elevator Service Company of Torrington, Conn. Theserelationships will help complete a major first step to transform PMPM from a local, community museum into a world-classdestination for learning and ensuring the accurate telling of Provincetown's rich history.

“The Bradford Access Project will create deep connections. It represents some of the key ideals and values that haveproudly become synonymous with Provincetown: All are welcome. Everyone is included,” said K. David Weidner, Ph.D.,executive director of the Pilgrim Monument and Provincetown Museum. “We are grateful for The Coop’s support and theirappreciation for the significance of this project to the local community.”

The Cape Cod Pilgrim Memorial Association, which oversees PMPM, is paying for the Bradford Access Project.Construction will require no public funds and the inclined elevator will operate on land already owned by the Association.In addition to $4.5 million in funding from The Coop, the project is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council andMassDevelopment.

For more information and updates about the Bradford Access Project, please visit the PMPM website, https://www.pilgrim-monument.org/, and follow PMPM on Twitter and Facebook.

Media Contacts:

JaeMi PenningtonMedia relations for PMPMMetis Communications PMPM@metiscomm.com

John CookeVice President, Marketing OfficerThe Cooperative Bank of Cape Codjcooke@mycapecodbank.com

FUN & POSITIVE HAPPENINGS

Blue Whale photographed offCape Cod by Coastal Studies research team

Yesterday afternoon a blue whale was sighted just 13 nautical miles east of Truro by the Centerfor Coastal Studies Right Whale Aerial Surveillance team.Blue whales (Balaenoptera musculus) are the largest animal ever known to live, growing up to100 ft in length and weighing between 76 - 150 tons.The Northwest Atlantic blue whale population is estimated to be between 400- 600 individualsand they are mostly commonly documented in the Gulf of St. Lawrence in Canada. There are sporadic sightings of them off New England, but when they are seen they aregenerally in very deep water hundreds of miles offshore.The most recent sighting of blue whales (that we know of) in the area was by the New EnglandAquarium aerial team in February, where they documented two individuals 130 miles offshore.

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Buy tickets - they are refundableGet tickets now knowing that if a show is postponed, we will refund, exchange, or convert the full amount of

your tickets.

Buy a Gift CertificateGive the gift of music to family and friends. What could be better right now than the promise of a music-filled,

warm summer night on the Cape.

Live FREE Tiny Tent EventWednesday, May 13 // 6pm

Live Streaming on Facebook: facebook.com/payomet.orgAnne Stott is a Provincetown based indie rocksinger/songwriter and actor. She'll be sharing ourvirtual stage for a Payomet Live Tiny Tent Event on

virtual stage for a Payomet Live Tiny Tent Event onFacebook!

Thurs, May 14 // 6-7pm

Full Body Workout Class

Virtual Workout on ZOOM! All ages and abilities welcome!

Star aerialist Teddy Ment of Cirque by theSea will run you through a wide array of circus-inspired exercises – all on the ground.Turn offyour video & audio for privacy.

[ Pay what you can ]GET YOUR SPOT & MORE INFO

• Tues, May 12 & Tues, May 19 // 6-7pm

Live Stretch & Flexibility ClassVirtual Workout on ZOOM!

Join star aerialist Teddy Ment of Cirque by theSea for a fun stretch and flexibility class gearedto increase mobility and reduce tension acrossyour body. Turn off your video & audio forprivacy.

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PayometLiveTinyTentEventonWednesday,May20at6pmEST.Talentedinhisownright,Darrenpreviouslytouredthe

OuterCapeastheguitaristandfrontmanofthebandTheTrees,playingpopularlocalvenuesforadedicatedfollowingof

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PROVINCETOWN DOG PARK

We want to let you know that the Pilgrim Bark Parkcontinues to be open.

Pilgrim Bark Park is located on an acre of land where dogs can run free and socialize off leash. There is ageneral dog section and a section exclusively for small dogs under 25 pounds.The park is home to many beautiful sculptures and structures donated by local artists. Continuous improvementsto the park are made possible by the generous donations of our donors and sponsors.The dog park is a Townasset for those vacationing with their canine companions.

www.provincetowndogpark.org

SPRING HAS SPRUNGVISIT WALKER'S WINDOWS

Curbside viewing by foot, bike, roller skates, or...

ART TO ENCOURAGE HOPE, LOVE, COMMUNICATIONvisit our windows to nurture your spirits

BART WEISMAN MUSIC

The Public Performance Schedule is updated and doesn't include dates that havebeen canceled.

"FREE" Music on my YouTube pages with over 40 Videos and Recordings featuringSwing, Smooth Jazz, Latin, Klezmer, standards and original music, etc.

Musicians include: Rebecca Parris, Shawnn Monteiro, Kate McGarry, Howard Alden, Gerry Beaudoin, EvanChristopher, Dane Vannatter, Leslie Boyle, Avery Sharpe, Nicki Parrott, Greg Abate, Steve Ahern, BruceAbbott, Fred Boyle, Ron Ormsby, Rich Hill, Paul S McWilliams, Joe Delaney, John Harrison, and Many More!

Just click on these YouTube links...

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Evan Christopher & Nicki Parrott

CLICK HERE FOR ALL PUBLIC PERFORMANCES

COVID-19 Project - Manha de CarnivalEach week we are producing a video in the separate comfort of

our respective studios. This week we recorded Luiz Bonfa'sManha de Carnival from the movie Black Orpheus, a BossaNova classic. Scott Lariviere, Kareem Sanjaghi and I were

joined by vibe master Lars Johnson.The video and previous entries are on the COVID Project page .

The new BJQ album is now available for download on my website and via most streaming services

PROVINCETOWNRECREATIONDEPARTMENTFacebook

Hello Provincetown !

We are excited to bring to you a FUN new virtual gamefor all ages- Guess Who- Provincetown Rec. Edition.

In this video,you will see a Recreation staff memberimpersonating someone or something.

Feel free to comment in the comment section belowwith your guess on who/what you think they are.

If you would like to play :Record yourself impersonating a character of your liking,

following the Rules we have presented:-Time limit of 10 seconds

-NO impersonating someone or something within our community.-Can use props

-Only allowed to give two clues.-NEEDS to be kid friendly and appropriate for ALL ages.

-No political representation of any kind- that includes political figures.

Viewers and other community memberswill then comment their guesses on who they think you are !

Send your videos to

bmotta@provincetown-ma.gov or cthompson@provincetown-ma.gov

** As a reminder Provincetown Recreation has the right to refuse posts and remove any contentwe feel does not fit our community guidelines.

Good Luck and Have fun!

Brandon MottaRecreation Director Provincetown Recreation Department2 Mayflower Street, Provincetown MA, 02657508-487-7097 Bmotta@provincetown-ma.gov

PROVINCETOWN PUBLIC LIBRARYhttp://provincetownlibrary.org/

Mondays & Fridays: 10 am - 5 pm Tuesdays to Thursdays: 10 am - 8 pm

Saturdays & Sundays: 1 pm - 5 pm Closed to the public until further notice.

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Staff is available to answer your questions or if If you need help with your library card or PINplease call during our regular hours by phone (508-487-7094)or by email (araff@clamsnet.org). Please call us - we are here to help!

FREE books and dvds outside at the Library on Commercial Street and Center Street! Weather permitting,during our regular open hours.

Library Services You Can Access from Home!Overdrive: eBooks, eAudiobooks, & more! Kanopy: Stream thousands of movies, documentaries, foreign films, & more!

Holds & delivery have been suspended. Due dates have been extended & no fines will accrue on any librarymaterials. Please hold on to your returns for now.

The Crop Swap at the LibraryIs still operating.

When we have Crop Swap itemsavailable they will be put out at

Commercial street entrance door,weather permitting!

Gale Force BikesRental, Sales and Service

Open for the Season

Due to COVID-19 we have implemented new procedures for the safety of our customers andstaff. Our front door is closed for safe distancing and heightened disinfecting procedures are inplace. Please call (508-487-4849) or email before your visit to let us know your needs. We alsooffer pickup and delivery.

Bring your bicycle in for a tune-up or stop by and see our selection of new and usedCannondale, Schwinn and GT bikes and electric bikes.

Please call with your needs before your visit.

Gale Force Bikes144 Bradford St Extension (corner of West Vine) 508-487-4849www.galeforcebikes.com

While Waters Edge Cinema is temporarily closed BUT

Waters Edge Virtual Cinema is open! Click below

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Thank you to all of our supporters who have rented films from our virtual cinema! Coming Soon:5/15: UP FROM THE STREETSNEW ORLEANS CITY OF MUSICPreview the amazing music of the documentary with this Spotify playlist

5/22:DIANA KENNEDY: NOTHING FANCYThe author of nine acclaimed cookbooks and a two-time James Beard Award winner, Diana is called the “JuliaChild of Mexico”, but she prefers “The Mick Jagger of Mexican Cuisine”.

We are offering curated, virtual screenings to engage and entertain our audience. These are newrelease films that are not available on any streaming service or video on demand platforms.

Each new release can be accessed through the buy ticket links below or our website.

A portion of your ticket price will help support Waters Edge Cinema.

Waters Edge Virtual Cinema FAQs.

MAY 2020 HAPPENINGSMay 2020

Events canceled,revised,postponedorrescheduledBE SURE TO CONFIRM ALL INFORMATION AND EVENTS AS IN THESE UNPRECEDENTED

TIMES CHANGES ARE INEVITABLE AND CANCELLATIONS MAY OCCUR

Payomet Performing Arts Center at Town HallOuter Cape Chorale Spring Concert

Single Women's WeekendBroto: Art-Climate-Science Conference

TheBrotoconferenceMay16-17willbeen7relyonlineandfreeforalltoviewandpar7cipatefromthesafetyoftheirownhomes,andwillbeaddingadiscussiononCOVID19andlessonsforclimate

change.

13th International Encaustic Conference

Tennessee Williams Festival Gala

Dolphin Fleet Whale Watch

Whale watchers, Although we wish we were all together n what would havebeen “opening weekend”, we hope we are finding you well inthe comfort of your home.

In the coming days, we will continue to follow orders from the governor of Massachusetts andrecommendations from the CDC regarding COVID-19 to determine the best season start date. The safety of our staff and valued guests are mostimportant in this decision.

Please continue to do your part now by staying home and taking precautions to keep your familysafe. We are so excited to see you soon and get out on the water for our 45th whale watchseason!

Dear Twenty Summers supporters,

We’ve tentatively rescheduled our seventh season for September 25 to October17. We'll be in touch as more information becomes available and want you toknow how much we appreciate your patience.

Without minimizing the challenges we all face, let us suggest that now might be agreat time to catch up on Twenty Summers seasons past with full videos onYouTube and full concerts on Spotify. Go to 20summers.org for access toall videos and podcasts. If you would like to donate to Twenty Summers at this time, pleasego HERE.

Please don’t hesitate to reach out if there’s anything I can do for you.

With gratitude,

Kristina

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MAY UPDATE FROMEXECUTIVE DIRECTORRICHARD MACMILLAN

May 10 Mother’s DayMay 15 & 16 Jamaica On FilmMay 15 -June 13 Twenty SummersTentatively rescheduled for Sept 25 to Oct. 17May 16-17 Monumental Yard SaleMay 22 Harvey Milk DayMay 22-25 Memorial Day WeekendMay 27-31 Cabaretfest ProvincetownMay 28 Center for Coastal Studies Homeport Banquet

HappyMamaMosquito!

Mark you calendar for Mother’s Day Weekend when The Mosquito Story Slam returns online with the theme“Your Mother!” After the exciting success of last month’s debut of the virtual Mosquito on our website, vivaciousco-hosts Vanessa Vartadebian and William Mullin return with another live round of local and national storytellersin our free-of-charge evening on Sat, May 9 starting at 7pm. As always, prompts will be read throughout thehour-long show. Per May’s theme, the prompt asks audience members to: Tell us something your motherwould say! In order to have your response read live on the show, please email it to themosquito@gmail.com bySaturday, May 9.

Click Here for this Saturday's Mosquito

Staying abreast of local concerns and developments on the Outer Cape during these trying times of isolation andanxiety is important to all of us at the Provincetown Theater. To help tune into what connects us, and with thegenerous support of Cape Cod 5, we’re thrilled to continue producing our new “Community Conversations”virtual program every other Tuesday at 4pm this month. Moderated by our board president David Wilson, andfeaturing an invited panel of local leaders, arts figures, and concerned citizens, “Community Conversations” isone of our contributions to strengthening the fabric of our community while moving forward through this healthcrisis. The program is streamed free-of-charge to our patrons (though donations, as always, are greatlyappreciated). Our next “Community Conversations” is set to stream Tuesday May 12 at 4pm. Please check ourFacebook and Instagram pages for updates on topics and guests. And, of course, simply click on to our VirtualProgramming page to join in the conversation!

Programming page to join in the conversation!

More Information on Virtual Programming

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JUNE 2020 HAPPENINGSJUNE 2020 Events

Events canceled,revised,postponedorrescheduledWomxn of Color Weekend

Coastal Rowing Regatta & Mini Triathlon

Homeless Prevention Council Fundraiser Walk

Town Meeting

Pride 2020

Provincetown International Film Festival

Provincetown International Film Festival

Portuguese Festival & Blessing of the Fleet

2020 Independence Week hosted by the Crown & AnchorJoin us June 29-July 5, 2021

**A message from Bob Sanbornfrom the PBG

regarding Provincetown Pride.

PRIDEisimportanttoProvincetownasitreflectsthedignityanddiversityofourcommunity.Ourtoppriorityissafety.Giventhecurrentuncertainty,wearereimagininghowtocelebratePRIDE2020thisJune.Asanalterna-vetowhatwehadplanned,weareencouraginglocalbusinessestopostonoursocialmediapageswhatPRIDEmeanstothem,andtoshareanyPRIDE-relatedimagesthatillustrateourcollec-vespirit.WearealsoencouragingbusinessestopromoteanyuniquePRIDEofferingsduringthemonthofJune.TheGuildwillcon-nuetomonitoreventsovera30-to-45-dayhorizon,andwillmakedecisionsbasedonthemostcurrentinforma-onpossible.Provincetownwillalsobepar-cipa-ngvirtuallyinGlobalPride2020onJune27.

BE SURE TO CONFIRM ALL INFORMATION AND EVENTS AS IN THESEUNPRECEDENTED TIMES CHANGES ARE INEVITABLE

AND CANCELLATIONS MAY OCCUR

June 4 A Night at the Chef’s TableJune 4-7 Womxn of Color WeekendJune 5 Provincetown Coastal Rowing Regatta 8:30am-5pmJune 6 Join the HPC Virtual “Walk for Home," help raise much needed funds in a creative and funway.June 5-7 Provincetown Pride Weekend Please see message above **June 11 Provincetown Public Library Heritage Day Celebration 6pm to 7:30pmJune 12 + 13 Provincetown Dance Festival Professional dance companies performing tap,contemporary, ballet, hip-hop + more. Provincetown Theater, 238 Bradford13 TWENTY SUMMERS’ Tentatively rescheduled for Sep 25 to October 17

13 TWENTY SUMMERS’ Tentatively rescheduled for Sep 25 to October 17June 14 Flag DayJune 14-15 WorldFest – Provincetown’s International Cultural FestivalJune 20 Summer SolsticeJune 21 Father’s DayJune 21 – 23 Men of Color Weekend .June 25 Artisan Weekly Craft Fair held Thursdays from 10am - 4:30pm, Unitarian Universalist MeetingHouse, 236 Commercial St. Information coveptown1@verizon.netJune 25-28 Provincetown Portuguese Festival + Blessing of the Fleet REVISED SCHEDULESFour days of celebration of Portuguese heritage and culture in Provincetown.Sunday Blessing of the Fleet MacMillan Pier

PROVINCETOWNPORTUGUESE FESTIVAL

AND BLESSING OF THE FLEETIS BEING DOWNSIZED

We are working on our plans. Consistent with the teams discussions and media release, ourdownsizing vision and current priorities are attached and summarized below.

o Decorate the Town for the month of June through the 4o Have the Blessing Of The Fleeto Publish a Festival Journalo Offer a Festival 2020 T-shirt

We will be reporting information on Festival 2020 plans, with media releases andin our digital media as it progresses.

CLICK HERE FOR WEBSITEEmail ....... provfest@aol.com Festival Phone .... 508 246-9080

JULY 2020 HAPPENINGS

PLEASE CONFIRMALL INFORMATION AND EVENTSEvents c anceled,

July 4 Independence Day July 4thIndependence Day July 4thParade Parade starts 11am, begins East End, HarborHotel - proceeds up Commercial to Franklin StJuly 4th Independence Day JulyJuly 4th Independence Day July4th Fireworks4th Fireworks start at dusk overProvincetown Harbor (view from any baysidebeaches). Make your accommodationreservation early! July 10-19 Annual Cape CodAnnual Cape CodHydrangea FestivalHydrangea Festival July 12 (Sun) PAAM Annual SecretPAAM Annual SecretGarden Garden TourTour Kalmar NyckelKalmar Nyckel,, the Tall Ship ofDelaware Arrives in Provincetown midJuly for day sails

Events canceled,revised,postponedor

rescheduled

2020 Independence Weekhosted by the Crown & Anchor

Join us June 29-July 5, 2021

Crown and Anchor Cabaret Series atTown Hall July 11th & 17th

Bear Week 2020Join us July 10 – 18, 2021

Family Week

Delaware Arrives in Provincetown midJuly for day sails July 18 The Castle Hill SummerThe Castle Hill SummerBash Bash July 19 Annual 5K Run / Walk Annual 5K Run / Walk July 21-25 (Thur-Sat) Girl Splash Girl Splash July 22 (Wed) 15th Annual Summer15th Annual SummerJazz with Bart WeismanJazz with Bart Weisman at PAAM Cassandre McKinley (vocals),6pm BartWeisman.comJuly 25 (Sat) GLAD Annual SummerGLAD Annual SummerPartParty At the Pilgrim Monument andProvincetown Museum, 1 High Pole HillRoad GLAD.orgJuly 29 15th Annual Summer Jazz15th Annual Summer Jazzwith Bart Weisman with Bart Weisman + ShawnnMonteiro 6pm at PAAM

AUGUST HAPPENINGS 2020AUGUST HAPPENINGS 2020BE SURE TO CONFIRM ALL INFORMATION AND EVENTS

Events canceled, rescheduled or revised below

Family Week

Crown and Anchor Cabaret Series at Town Hall CrownAUG. 8, 15, 22

Pilgrim Monument and Provincetown Museum Pilgrim Monument and Provincetown Museum 1 High Pole Hill Road Provincetown Public Library Provincetown Public Library books, movies, special events, computers, free WIFI The Cape School of Art in ProvincetownThe Cape School of Art in Provincetown workshops, classes Fine Art Work Center FAWCFine Art Work Center FAWC workshops, readings, talks – FAWC.org Provincetown Art Association and Museum PAAMProvincetown Art Association and Museum PAAM exhibitions, concerts, talksWater Edge CinemaWater Edge Cinema a non-profit arthouse cinema at Whalers Wharf, open year-round Truro Center for the Art at Castle HillTruro Center for the Art at Castle Hill workshops, exhibitions, concerts, talks

2 Trails for WhalesTrails for Whales 2-8 10th Annual Whale WeekAnnual Whale Week, A Celebration of the Sea! A whale-of-a-week filled with special events to

2-8 10th Annual Whale WeekAnnual Whale Week, A Celebration of the Sea! A whale-of-a-week filled with special events toraise awareness about our ocean and coastline, marine mammals and marine debris through engagingeducational activities. From the Run the Trails for the Whales 5K to the Homemade Boat Race, there issomething for everyone!5 15th Annual Summer Jazz with Bart Weisman at PAAM,15th Annual Summer Jazz with Bart Weisman at PAAM, Wednesdays, 6pm6 Homemade Boat RaceHomemade Boat Race Coastal Studies.org8 TThe Castle Hill Silent & Live Benefit Auctionhe Castle Hill Silent & Live Benefit AuctionAug 12, 16th Annual Provincetown Jazz Festival at PAAM & August 17 at Cotuit Center for the Arts,Aug 15-22 (Sat-Sat) Carnival WeekCarnival Week Fabulous week with parade, parties, music, dancing, romanceand adventure! Whole Town decorated with rainbow flags! Don’t miss Carnival Parade, Thursday,August 20th! It starts at 3pm, and runs from East End to West End. Accommodation reservations amust! Ptown.org19 PPoemJazz with Robert PinskyoemJazz with Robert Pinsky26 (Wed) 15th Annual Summer Jazz with Bart Weisman at PAAM15th Annual Summer Jazz with Bart Weisman at PAAM,, Donna Byrne (vocals),6pm bartweisman.com

The 16th AnnualProvincetown Jazz Festival,

SCHEDULE

Wednesday, August 12, 6:00pmProvincetown Art Association and Museum,460 Commercial Street, Provincetown

We are moving to a new venue, day, and time in Provincetown, presenting a Trumpet Summit, afirst for Cape Cod!

Featuring Steve Ahern (trumpet & vocals), Mark Greel (trumpet & vocals), and Jeff Stout(trumpet) performing individually & together with Fred Boyle (piano), Ron Ormsby (bass),and Bart Weisman (drums).

... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...Monday, August 17, 2020 7:30pCotuit Center for the Arts4404 Falmouth Road, Cotuit

Peter & Will Anderson and Leslie Boyle make their Provincetown Jazz Festival debuts!

ProvincetownJazzFestival.org

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Cape Cod National Seashore

Soup Kitchen in Provincetown

Provincetown Public Library

Provincetown Council on Aging Newsletter

Fine Arts Work Center

Provincetown Art Association and Museum

Waters Edge Cinema

Castle Hill Truro Center for the Arts

Provincetown Commons

Provincetown Recreation for Adults

Center for Coastal Studies

Mews Coffehouse

Provincetown Theater

Payomet

Cape Cod National Seashore

Score Cape Cod

FOR THE KIDS

Provincetown Recreation for kids

Playgrounds & Skate Park for kids

Provincetown Public Library - Amazing Kids Section

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