MEMBER HAPPENINGS

Friends of the Cape Cod Children's Museum is pleased to announce Angelina Ballerina as the featured star at the 4th Annual Princess Ballerina Tea at Willowbend Country Club in Mashpee on Sunday, Sept. 23rd.   Ticket-holders will be treated to a sumptuous buffet, ballerina costumes, a photo meet and greet with Angelina Ballerina, a special performance by the mouseling herself, storytelling, dancing, crafts and more.  Cost per ticket is $50 for members; $60 for non-members.  Morning seating runs from 9:00 - 11:30 a.m.  Afternoon seating is from 1:00 - 3:30 p.m.  More information, contact Cape Cod Children's Museum, (508) 539-8788

Are your kids looking for something interesting to do this fall?  Do you need an affordable place for them to go after school?  The Boys & Girls Club of Cape Cod, open to any Cape child age 6-18 every day after school, has announced their new line up of fall programs, most of which are free of charge.  Even better, it’s not too late to sign up!  Children or parents can sign up for the new programs at the Club any weekday.   Programs are filled on first come, first served basis and programs like Scrap Booking, Guitar Lessons, Skateboarding, and Junior Golf fill up fast so parents are urged to register early.  For more information please call (508) 477-8845 or visit the Club on the web at www.BoysBirlsClubCapeCod.org.

The 3rd Annual Lulu’s Rose Colored Canal Walk  in memory of 4-year old Olivia “Lulu” Pyne of Wareham.  Saturday, September 29 (rain date Sunday, September 30th) 1-5pm on the Cape Cod Access Road in Bourne.  Family event includes hamburgers, hot dogs, balloons, moon walk, face painting, pumpkin painting, more.  Free t-shirts and rose colored glasses to first 250 pre-registered participants with pledges over $25.  Children up to the age 13: registration fee is $10;  14 years and up $20.  Proceeds to benefit the youth scholarships at the Gleason YMCA.  For more information and registration form, call 508 295-9622 

17th Annual Harvest Fest, Saturday, September 29th, Rain or Shine, 10AM – 4PM.  Barnstable County Fairgrounds, Route 151, Falmouth.  Admission  - Adults $3, Children 8 and under Free.  Arts & Crafts, Garden Tours, Games, 4-H Activities for Kids, Hay Rides, Tractor Pulls and much more.  Call 508-563-3200 or visit www.barnstablecountyfair.org.

Save the date-- 4th Annual Cranberry Harvest Celebration, October 6 & 7, 10am-4pm sponsored by A.D. Makepeace and the Cape Cod Cranberry Growers’ Association.  Cranberry bog tours, helicopter rides, pony rides, cooking demonstrations, juried crafters and artisans, musical performances, games for children and much more.  Admission fee $2; twelve and under is free; free parking.  Additional fees for certain activities may apply.  For more information; visit www.admakepeace.com

Buzzard’s Bay Area Habitat for Humanity will host a fun-filled Octoberfest on Friday, October 19th at Marion Music Hall; 6:30 – 9:30 PM.  Tickets are $50. Great music, delicious food, a silent auction, an excellent  selection of beer and wine for tasting.  To volunteer, donate items or become a sponsor call Nancy 508-748-2894 or Rosemary 508-273-0225.

Save the date – 2nd Annual Cape Cod Life Home & Garden Expo and Home Tour, Friday, October 26, 12-4, Saturday and Sunday, October 27th & October 28th, 10-4.   Four Points Sheraton, Hyannis.  The 3-day event will include more than 100 exhibitors from all sectors of the Cape’s home improvement industry including interior designers, building contractors, landscaping experts and many more.  Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the door.  Call 508-775-9800 X50 or visit www.expo.capecodlife.com.

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