WB to welcome members Jan. 21
The West Barnstable Civic Association’s general membership meeting on Jan. 21 at 7 p.m. includes updates from state Rep. Randy Hunt, town councilors Ann Canedy and Phil Wallace and Assistant Town Manager Mark Ells. Water Commissioner Bill McMahon will talk about options for testing private wells.
Come early at 6:30 p.m. for coffee and light refreshments.
OBPA to get Red Cross update
Hilary Greene of the Cape & Islands Chapter of the American Red Cross will speak at the Jan. 21 8 a.m. breakfast meeting of the Osterville Business & Professional Association at Wimpy’s Restaurant. The village’s town councilor, Jim Crocker, will provide an update.
If you plan to participate in the 9th annual Chocolate Fest on Feb. 8, you need to fill out an information form at Bedroom I’s Boutique at 10 Wianno Ave. or Pocket Full of Posies at 7 Wianno Ave. by Monday, Jan. 20.
Alice’s Bookstore open at library
Centerville Public Library’s used bookstore, dedicated to founder Alice Williams, is open Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Book donations are welcome.
C’ville greens sale brought in same
The Centerville Public Library’s Greens Sale raised more than $4,000, according to a press statement.
Library Director Beth Butler said it’s not too soon to plan for this coming December. She invites everyone to pack away a few holiday ornaments to donate to the sale, and crafters to call her for ideas about making gifts (508-790-6220).
Herring need your help
The Barnstable Land Trust is looking for volunteers to help the town brace the sides of the herring run in Marstons Mills; they’ll provide supplies and tools.
Dates are Jan. 28, and 30, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
To participate, drop an e-mail to Amy Croteau at
BLT is running a photo contest for winter photos of its protected lands. Send your entries to Red Bansfield at
Library’s tech volunteers on limited schedule
The Centerville Public Library’s technical assistance volunteers will not be available Jan. 17 and 20.
Round 1: Poe vs. Longfellow
With help from a Mass Humanities grant, Sturgis Library in Barnstable Village has scheduled a reading and discussion series titled “Odd Couples: Literary Feuds, Friendships and Falling-outs.” The first session, on Jan. 28, looks at the poetry of rivals Edgar Allan Poe and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow [and by the way, whatever happened to middle names for poets? Did Robert Lee Frost end the trend?].
Drop an e-mail to
to register or find out about other programs in the series through April. Texts are available at the library.
Gifts give back to Centerville Library
With the quote “On Land, Mermaids Love Their Tales,” a new work by Elizabeth Mumford celebrates the Centerville Public Library. Prints showing the lovely ladies reading on the porch of the 1856 Country Store are available for $25 at the store or the library. All proceeds benefit the library,
Neil Terkelsen, designer of the Figawi trophy has created a handmade, sterling silver “Centerville Wave” for the library. It comes boxed with a sterling silver chain for $75 and can be purchased at the library. A version in 14k yellow gold may be ordered for $695.
Put some zip in your wardrobe
To benefit the Barnstable Village Civic Association, “village pride” short-sleeve shirts decorated with the zip codes of Barnstable and Cummaquid can be purchased directly for $20 through
Zip code hats are available for $20 at Mosees in Barnstable Village.
It’s a throw to know
Orders are being accepted for the Centerville Beautification Committee’s Centerville Throw, which funds the committee’s planting and related efforts in the village. The cost is $45; call 508-771-7225 to order.
Kidz need your komputer
The Hyannis Public Library is working with the Masonic Angel Foundation to provide “gently-used” laptop computers (Windows or Linux-based only) to students Hyannis West Elementary School, joining Sturgis Library, which is collecting them for Barnstable-West Barnstable Elementary School. Donated laptops may be eligible for tax deductions. Bring yours to the library; laptops only, please.