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Helping neighbors
The Citizens Bank Summer Concert Series will host a food drive to support the Greater Boston Food Bank during a special performance 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Aselton Park, Ocean Street, Hyannis.
The concert will feature local artists Sarah Swain and the Oh Boys.
Concert-goers are encouraged to bring nonperishable foods, including canned tuna, chicken or other meats; canned soups or chili; plastic bottles or cans of 100-percent fruit juice; pasta, rice or other grains; healthy cereal; dry or boxed shelf-stable milk; canned beans; peanut butter or canned vegetables.
The food bank serves more than 30 Cape Cod food pantries and will be on site to accept donations, which will be distributed to local residents through food bank member agencies in the Cape Cod Hunger Network.
Those who donate non-perishable items at the performance will receive a Passport To The Arts, courtesy of The Arts Foundation of Cape Cod, which co-sponsors the Summer Concert Series. The passport, a $20 value, offers discounts to local theaters, galleries and restaurants.
“We often lose sight of the fact that hunger is an issue for many people on Cape Cod. The opportunity, through our partnership with Citizens Bank, to help make a positive impact on our hungry neighbors in need adds additional meaning to this concert,” Arts Foundation of Cape Cod Executive Director Kevin Howard stated in a press release.
The Summer Concert Series features 48 free performances by more than 20 local bands throughout the summer. For the full concert schedule, go to www.artsfoundation.org.
Back in time
The Brewster Historical Society will again sponsor “The Widow’s War” tour of Satucket Village. This is a tour of Brewster as described in author Sally Gunning’s acclaimed historical novel of the same name.
The three-hour, narrated, tour on an air-conditioned coach will be given at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. July 19, Aug. 23 and Sept. 20. It will make three stops at scenic historical locations. There will be refreshments at Hopkin’s House Bakery, and after the tour, a book signing with Gunning.
Tickets, $25 for historical society members and $30 for nonmembers, are on sale from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturdays through Sept. 1 at the society’s museum, 3171 Main St., Brewster. Proceeds benefit the society.
‘Summer Sounds’
The Cape Cod Conservatory of Music Arts, for the 10th year, will conduct the “Summer Sounds” music program for students ages 12 to 18.
In this program, students spend two weeks performing music under the guidance of professional musicians and the direction of George Scharr.
The prerequisite is two years of instrument or voice experience and a desire to have fun while making music with others. Students will learn more about their instruments, fine-tune their music reading skills and increase their knowledge of and appreciation for a wide range of musical genres, including jazz, rock, blues, classical and Broadway. The program concert is an opportunity for students to gain performance experience.
This year, the conservatory is debuting “Summer Sounds Junior,” a two-week program for students ages 8 to 11 who will spend two hours a day singing and playing their instruments while learning music, basic theory and ear training in chorus.
“Summer Sounds,” for students entering grades 6 to 12, will be held 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday July 16 to 27 at the Conservatory’s Falmouth campus, 60 Highfield Drive, and Aug. 13 to 24 at its West Barnstable campus on Route 132.
“Summer Sounds Junior” will be held noon to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday July 30 to Aug. 10 at the Falmouth campus.
For more information, call Scharr at 508-540-0611 or email at gscharr@capecodconservatory.org.
Wastewater
A conversation with Paul Niedzwiecki, executive director of the Cape Cod Commission, on “Losing Cape Cod: Our Wastewater Challenge,” will take place at two locations Saturday, from 10 a.m. to noon at Falmouth Public Library, 300 Main St., and from 2 to 4 p.m. at Jonathan Bourne Public Library, 19 Sandwich Road, Bourne.
Attendees are invited to share their thoughts, comments and concerns on this topic.
For more information, call 508-362-3828, email at wastewater@capecodcommission.org or go to capecodcommission.org.
More voices needed
Pilgrim Pops is seeking vocalists to join the group as it begins rehearsing for its 18th concert season at Pilgrim Congregational Church, Route 28, Harwich Port.
The theme of this year’s concerts on Sept. 2 and 3 will be “American Sampler,” featuring the music and lyrics of Johnny Mercer.
New director, Danica Buckley of Centerville, leads rehearsals every Tuesday evening and Saturday morning in July and August at the church.
Anyone who enjoys singing light Broadway and patriotic music is invited to register for the chorus.
For rehearsal information and a registration form, call 508-432-0972.
Concert proceeds go to Pilgrim Church’s Young Musicians’ Fund, a Capewide outreach program to encourage Cape Cod youth to enhance their vocal and instrumental musical skills.
Rainforest reptiles
A program for all ages, called “Rainforest Reptiles — A Live Animal Program,” will be offered at 4:30 and 7 p.m. July 25 at the Cape Cod Museum of Natural History, Route 6A, Brewster.
Attendees will experience direct, safe and appropriate contact with live animals — such as alligators, turtles and snakes — from the world’s neotropical and subtropical rain forests and will learn about the natural history of these habitats from displays and stories.
Cost is $10 adults and $6 children for museum members and $12 adults and $8 children for non-members.
For required registration or more information, call 508-896-3867.
Summer hours
The Sea Captain’s Thrift Shop has extended summer hours. It is now open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday to Friday and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. It is located behind Brewster Town Hall and ballpark, off Route 6A.
The shop is still accepting summer clothes, shoes, household items and bric-a-brac.
Children’s storytime
Chase Free Library, 7 Route 28, West Harwich, is once again offering a children’s summer story time at 10 a.m. Tuesdays July 10 to Aug. 21.
This seven-session program of fun stories and activities will be led by storyteller Susan Smith of Susan’s Book Bay.
This year’s theme is, “Let the Games Begin,” in celebration of the 2012 Summer Olympic Games.
Lobster roll lunches
The Federated Church of Hyannis will celebrate its 55th summer of lobster roll luncheons this year.
Lunch is served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Friday through Sept. 7 at the church, 320 Main St.
The menu also includes chicken salad, sandwiches and hot dogs. A complete luncheon, from $5, includes pickles, chips, dessert and a beverage.
Advance orders may be placed by calling 508-775-0298, and take-out service is available.
The Harwich United Methodist Church holds its lobster roll lunches from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Wednesday in July and August at the church, corner of Church Street and Queen Anne Road, East Harwich.
Lunch includes lobster roll, pickles, chip, beverage and dessert for $13.50.
For take-out orders, call 508-432-3734.
Clean Dogs
Summer dog washes to benefit The Sampson Fund for Veterinary Care will be offered 9 a.m. to noon Saturday and Aug. 11 at Pleasant Bay Animal Hospital, Route 137 and Queen Anne Road, East Harwich.
Sampson-wear items and raffle tickets for an iPad are also being sold.
The Sampson Fund for Veterinary Care is a nonprofit organization that provides financial assistance for critical veterinary care for dogs and cats on Cape Cod.
For more information on the fund, go to www.sampsonfund.org. For more information on the benefit, call 508-432-5500.
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