Please support La Tavola and the Mashpee Chamber by making a donation today.

Then, please, join us for #TeleTavola to celebrate in the spirit of togetherness!

Want to with “A Trip to Italy” Gift Box from our friends at Gustare Oils & Vinegars?

Enter to win by donating to #TeleTavola. Note, you do not need a Paypal account to donate.

In the gift box you’ll find all your favorite classic, rustic Italian dishes in “Italy – Recipes for Olive Oil and Vinegar Lovers” including bruschetta, panzanella salad, cioppino, polenta, fresh pasta, meatballs, biscotti, panna cotta, and many more. Also included in the gift box: Sicilian Lemon Balsamic Vinegar, Tuscan Herb EV Olive Oil, Blood Orange EV Olive Oil and Fig Balsamic Vinegar, all 200ml.

Learn more about this year's La Tavola celebrations here!

Cape Cod is ready to host you! Our beautiful beaches and plentiful accommodations are awaiting. Enjoy unique shopping, unparalleled outdoor recreation, and indoor / outdoor dining, with more activities soon to follow. We are working together to keep you safe so all are following the Commonwealth’s Mandatory Safety Standards.

If you are traveling to Cape Cod from within Massachusetts or Rhode Island, Connecticut, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, New York, New Jersey and Hawaii you need not to self-quarantine. This list of lower risk COVID-19 states will be updated regularly. Visitors from other states must complete a Massachusetts Traveler Form. Read more here.

Effective August 1, 2020, all visitors and returning residents entering Massachusetts must follow new travel orders. The Commonwealth has made great progress to slow the spread of COVID-19 and gradually re-open the economy, and all visitors have a responsibility to help us keep transmission levels as low as possible.

If you are travelling from out of state, please review this travel order here in full.

The Department of Public Works requests your participation in the development of a Complete Streets Prioritization Plan for the Town of Mashpee. The purpose of a Complete Street is to provide safe mobility and accessibility for all users of a road including pedestrians, bicyclists, and transit riders, not just motorists.

 

DPW is currently working on a Prioritization Plan with Stantec Consulting. This plan, which will be updated annually, will help the Town select projects for future funding, either from state or local sources. 

 

The Town would like your input in identifying areas of concerns and potential projects for inclusion in the plan. For example, you might note need for a crosswalk, identify a roadway section where a new sidewalk should be constructed or request "Share the Road" signage for bicyclists on a specific road.  

 

Comments can be submitted by using the below link -  

 

 

Or by emailing dpw@mashpeema.gov.

This virtual training will take place weekly on Tuesdays at 2pm. Information on how to join can be found below.

Join Us for Habitat Cape Cod's Virtual

Annual Meeting and Volunteer Appreciation Celebration, Sponsored by Shepley Wood Products

Thursday, October 1, 2020

4:00pm

Zoom Link will be sent at a later date

Please RSVP by emailing ea@habitatcapecod.org

Community Partner Award

This award is given to recognize a local non-profit or public agency for its exceptional contributions that further Habitat's work in building simple, decent affordable homes.

 The Golden Hammer Business Award 

This award is given to a local business in recognition of exceptional contributions that further Habitat's work in building simple, decent, affordable homes for local families.

The (Everett Stoyle) Spirit of Service Volunteer Award 

This award is given to a volunteer who through his or her service with Habitat exemplifies the generosity of spirit and willingness to serve that we associate with Habitat.

The HaRvie Award 

This award recognizes Habitat ReStore Volunteers in Excellence.

Email your nominee to ea@habitatcapecod.org and be sure to include award catagory, full name of nominee and why you think they are deserving of the award. 

The Boys & Girls Club Has Openings for Summer Camp in August!

The Boys & Girls Club of Cape Cod is now registering children going into grades 1-9 for their socially-distanced summer day camp at the Boys & Girls Club for the month of August. The hours are 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday, with staggered drop off and pick up times for each group.

“Despite masks and social distancing, the kids are having a blast,” said Ruth Provost, the Boys & Girls Club director. “We were surprised at how quickly they adjusted to the safety restrictions and went about the business of just being kids in the summer!”

The Boys & Girls Club Camp is licensed through the Board of Health and follows the EEC and DPH guidelines. Space is limited to 45 children due to the need to socially distance.  While this isn’t the Boys & Girls Club’s normal camp experience, the counselors keep kids engaged and having fun while they are there.

Read more here!

Also, The Boys & Girls Club Has Rescheduled their Golf Tournament at New Seabury for Monday, August 31!

We are OPENING!

Thank you for your patience!

Hello Museum Friends

Long time, no see, no play...

First and foremost we hope that you are well and safe. We at the museum are well and we miss the laughter that usually fills our walls. We are very excited to update you on the status of our re-opening.

We look forward to working with you as we move into this new phase of operations and new normal for visiting a museum. We are lucky to have terrific families and friends that support us and together we will once again enjoy playing and learning in our pretty cool little museum.

Plan your trip!

The galleries are open at Cahoon Museum of American Art

Admission is free for the month of August

thanks to the Highland Street Foundation

Modern Mix on view through September 5

Don't miss this exhibition!

Stop by the Museum

Fridays and Saturdays

10:ooam - 4:00pm

Advance registration requested

Drop-bys welcome as space allows

Are you up for a Challenge?

 

Our Annual RUCK4HIT Relay Event has taken on a New Face due to COVID-19

 

Mark your calendars for The "Not your Ordinary RUCK4HIT Challenge Weekend"

 

September 26-27, 2020

  

Looking for something to train for this summer while supporting a great cause? Do you like to ruck, run, walk, bike, paddle, swim or hike? Create a team, join a team, or participate solo and help us to raise awareness and funds for Heroes In Transition! 

 

All miles that you cover during the weekend will count towards the overall goal - to see how many miles we can collectively ruck, run, walk, bike, paddle, swim, or hike while wearing a ruck sack, backpack or something similar. " As every service member is forced to carry the burden of war during active service and beyond, carrying the ruck sack is symbolic of hardships endured and the perseverance required to complete the mission."

 

For more information or to sign up, visit:

 

Highfield Hall & Gardens is pleased to announce the exhibition Ancestry + Legacy, featuring artists Jon Moore, Nate Olin, Jan Lhormer, Richard Neal, Jackie Reeves, Kimberly Sheerin, Jon Cira, and Hollis Engley, and Mark Chester. Ancestry + Legacy is a meditation on how past, present, and future are inextricably intertwined. Artists in the show contemplate how their own unique ancestries influence both their present lives and future legacies. This theme manifests itself in a vast range of media and subject matter, as each artist has a unique background and thus offers a different perspective. Ancestry + Legacy celebrates the diversity of expression and connections with the past. On both large and small scales, understanding history is essential to assess the current condition and how to best move forward into the future. Whereas some artists explore this connection on a personal level, whereas others delve into more global connections. Politics, heritage, and identity are common themes that can be found throughout the artworks in the show. Artist and curator Jon Moore invited nine Cape Cod based artists to consider what ancestry and legacy mean to them, and the result is a range of interpretations in several media: photography, painting, sculpture, and ceramics. He encourages reflection upon questions surrounding the relationship between politics and art, artists and their own cultures and communities, and ultimately what artists leave behind as their legacies. 

The exhibition will be on view in the galleries at Highfield Hall from September 2nd through October 31st, 2020.

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The 24th Annual Cliff Walk for A.L.S. will be held virtually this year. We will still walk 7 miles while we raise much-needed funds to help patients and families living with ALS in New England.

Walk any time during the week of September 6-13, 2020.

Sign up here. Fundraise on your own, join an existing team, or pick a team captain and create your own team page and tell your story. Then invite your team members to join you and to fundraise to add to your team total. Of course, you can register and fundraise on your own, too!

As always, there will be prizes for the top fundraisers!

Our goal this year is to raise $150,000 for our Patient Programs which provide financial support to our ALS patients and families.

Sponsorships available! For more information, please contact our office at 508-759-9696 or email info@alsfamily.org.

To the Steeple Street Music Academy community and beyond:⁣ In light of COVID-19 and the current guidelines, it is with heavy hearts that we have to cancel the live performances of the songwriting finalists at our annual Mash-ville Songwriter’s Showcase.⁣

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We are deeply committed to building community through music and the arts, but we are even more committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for all…⁣

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We want to thank all of the talented musicians who submitted original music this year; the participation and dedication displayed means so much to us. It was VERY difficult to narrow down the top songs, but we did our best.⁣

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👏🏻With that said, please give a virtual round of applause to the finalists, in alphabetical order:⁣⁣

💥Aaron Jones for “Heartstrings”⁣

💥Alex Brewer for “Rose of Saratoga”⁣

💥Amalia Ververis of ‘Melic Moon’ for “Natural Thing”⁣

💥Caitlyn Reen for ‘Rebecca’⁣

💥Chris Dorsch for “Think of Me”⁣

💥Chris Parkin for “I Can Wait”⁣

💥Clara Signs for “I Don’t Know”⁣

💥Gabe Straight for “Slow Dance”⁣

💥Genevieve Sull for “Ship Out”⁣

💥Haley Labdon for “Time Stands Still”⁣

💥Ryan Barrett for “Small Town Somewhere”⁣

💥Sydney Palmer for “Brain Bleed”⁣

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Because of their efforts, we will be recording clips of the finalists performing their original music and present them in a vlog on our YouTube channel.⁣

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Although the music won’t be live, we hope this still honors an incredible batch of songwriters, while also maintaining safety during this time. ⁣

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Thank you so much for understanding and continuing to support us in our mission.⁣

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Be well, and play on,⁣⁣

𝒮𝓉𝑒𝑒𝓅𝓁𝑒 𝒮𝓉𝓇𝑒𝑒𝓉 𝒞𝓇𝑒𝓌⁣

Are you a foodie or tea enthusiast?

Store Overview: THE SPICE & TEA EXCHANGE™ Stores are franchised specialty retail stores that sell spices, herbs, teas, spice blends, rubs and related products and accessories.

The Spice & Tea Exchange features over 150 exotic spices and herbs, more than 20 mineral and sea salts from around the globe, an assortment of fragrant and unique loose teas and a variety of accompanying accessories. Complementing these selections is the highlight of the store - over 75 custom spice blends, including rubs for beef, pork, chicken and seafood, as well as pasta seasonings, curries, salt-free choices and much more. Blends are hand mixed on premises to insure freshness and flavor allowing customers to discover a culinary aromatherapy.

Job Summary: Energetic Manager capable of working and leading a small sales team in a niche retail environment. Individual will possess strong sales acumen, leadership skills to manage employees, and administrative skills to run day-to-day operations.

Attributes: Successful candidate will possess the following attributes:

3+ years experience in retail sales and at least 1 year in a management role

Basic knowledge of culinary arts or passion for cooking

Proven Leader

Motivated

Shows initiative

Creative and innovative

Ability to prioritize multiple priorities and multi-task in a fast paced environment

Flexible

Time management and organizational skills

Basic computer skills

Job Type: Full-time

On August 10, 2020, following a more than three-year, multi-million-dollar restoration, the 64-year-old Mayflower II will return home to Plymouth Harbor where it is a major exhibit of Plimoth Plantation, the living history museum of 17th century Massachusetts.

The public will not be able to board the ship at Mass Maritime, and it will not sail on August 9. On August 10, Mayflower will depart Mass Maritime under tow at approximately 8:45 a.m. and make its way through the Cape Cod Canal. There are several vantage points along the ship’s route down the canal.

Read the full story here.

Early Education and Childcare Virtual Town Hall

When: Wednesday, August 12, 2020

Time: 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM

The development and care of our children is a critical issue facing Cape Cod and the islands. Parents are finding challenges as new regulations have limited capacity or prompted centers to shutter completely. Join a panel including experts working in the region’s early education and childcare sector, Senator Julian Cyr and Representative Sarah Peake to better understand options and resources.

Register Here.

The outdoor studio is open! Join us for classes 5 mornings per week, weather permitting.

Tuesdays 9-10am Vinyasa Flow with Sara

Wednesdays 8-9am Gentle Kripalu Yoga with Gordon

Thursdays 9-10am Vinyasa Flow with Kirsten

Saturdays 9-10am Vinyasa Flow with Sara

Sundays 9-10am Vinyasa Flow with Sandy

1. All registrations must be made online. If you cannot make it, please let us know by calling the studio 508-477-9642 or emailing Michelle directly michelle@innerglowyogacapecod.com 

**Remember, we have limited spots (25) and if you have been to the studio in the summer, you know that is 1/2 of what our indoor capacity is! Your early cancellation will allow for someone else to practice.

2. Park where you can and sign in with Michelle or your instructor at the stage. We will sign you in and direct you to your designated, innerglow orange bubble, 6 feet apart from each other. First come, first serve, no sharing bubbles and no physical contact with others.

3. You MUST wear a mask when coming to the Green. Once you get to your bubble, you can take it off.

4. You MUST bring your own mat and any props. We do not supply or rent mats or props. If you want to purchase anything, please contact Michelle, as we have mats and props for sale at the studio.

4. Please also consider a towel to put under your mat. The grass should be dry but having a towel underneath will help keep your mat dry and more stable.

5. Lastly, restrooms will be available at Mashpee Commons, but not at the studio. Plan accordingly.

NEW FAIRY GARDEN WORKSHOPS ADDED!

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

$30 members/$40 non-members

Join Anna Holmes as she takes you on an enchanting journey where you’ll create your very own miniature fairy-world garden filled with magic! You’ll begin with a bewitching Fairy Story to spark your imagination. Then, you’ll find inspiration in nature as you take a short “gathering” walk to collect your woodland items. A “mini” fairy house, moss, tiny plants, and special fairy trinkets will be provided.

This is one of our most popular workshops. Class size is limited so register SOON!

Register online today or give us a call at 508-495-1878, ext. 2

MASHPEE WOMEN’S CLUB LUNCHEONS ARE BACK BEGINNING

AUGUST 18 WITH NOTED BOSTON HISTORIAN AND AUTHOR ANTHONY SAMMARCO

The Mashpee Women’s Club is pleased to announce that it will feature Boston historian and author of over 70 books, Anthony Sammarco at an August 18 luncheon at twelve noon under the tent at the Popponessett Inn. Mr. Sammarco will discuss the history of America’s first chocolate manufacturer, based on his book, The Baker

Chocolate Company: A Sweet History. The story begins in pre-Revolutionary War Boston in 1765 when Dr. James Baker came upon a penniless Irish immigrant, John Hannon, with his soon to be famous chocolate recipe. Mr. Sammarco will discuss the many twists and turns to the intriguing saga of America’s oldest chocolate factory. Popponessett will be serving a delicious chocolate desert to be enjoyed while listening to Anthony Sammarco’s fascinating presentation of the rich history of Baker’s Chocolate.

Due to Covid-19 guidelines, MWC is limited to 40 attendees. Members will have priority over guests and will be registered on a first come first serve basis, based on the date of receipt of checks. Checks received after the limit of 40 will be promptly returned. Checks must be received by August 11 at MWC, PO Box 1613, Mashpee MA 02649.

MWC is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization which donates to many charities on Cape Cod through its fund raising, special events, monthly luncheons and other activities. Information about MWC, its mission, programs and major charitable donations are featured on its website at http://www.mashpeewomensclub.org.

To register for this FREE event, click on this link or paste into browser: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/john-levin-memorial-virtual-free-alzheimers-conference-with-teepa-snow-tickets-109989355122

 Questions? Call (508) 896-5170, or email info@capecodalz.org 

This conference is presented by the Alzheimer's Family Support Center of Cape Cod, a 501(c)3 nonprofit providing clinical and social support, information, education and social connection to families living with Alzheimer's and dementia-related diseases. To learn more about AFSC visit www.capecodalz.org  

The RIDE FOR HOMES is ON!

Welcome to our Virtual Kick Off Party!

Here is everything you need to know:

The Ride is on Sunday, September 13th

We are still planning to have a LIVE event and will take the necessary precautions and follow recommended guidelines, to be sure you feel comfortable AND have fun!

Say YES to dedicating one morning to help families in need of an affordable home on Cape Cod. Click here to learn more and register.

Read below about some of our AMAZING Habitat Riders and Teams! Special thanks to them for all they do to help make this event a success! Click HERE to support any of our riders or teams.

Build your screenwriting skills this summer!

4 Tuesdays in August – 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th

All movies begin with a script, and this workshop gives you the opportunity to learn the essentials of script formatting and visual storytelling and to develop your ideas from pitch to script, just as professional screenwriters and filmmakers do. This drop-off camp is for young writers and filmmakers ages 13-17. Over a four week term in August, all participants will write two short screenplays, one original 2 – 3 page script without dialogue, and another 5 – 10 page script, with dialogue.

We are excited to welcome guest instructor Christopher Santos, screenwriter and novelist, to Highfield! He is the former Vice-President of Script Development for Punch 21 Productions. As a writer and consultant, he has worked on numerous television shows, including The United States of Tara. He teaches at Emerson College and Boston University.

Class size is limited! Register online today or call 508-495-1878, ext. 2

How to Navigate Your Mortgage During COVID-19

Wednesday, August 12, 6:30-7:30pm, via Zoom

Join us for this free, one hour workshop which will cover common questions concerning mortgages during these uncertain times.

Topics will include:

• Payment Assistance Options

• Forbearance or deferment

• Restructuring a mortgage

• Pros and cons of refinancing

• How your mortgage affects your credit

• What to do if you are already late on your mortgage

• Time for Q&A

This workshop will be facilitated by WE CAN Volunteer Savannah Fabbio, a Mortgage Loan Officer for Shamrock Home Loans in Osterville. Savannah volunteers with WE CAN as a financial consultant, teaches first-time home buyers' classes, and is involved with several other non-profits throughout the Cape. She was honored as a recipient of the 40 under 40 award given by Cape and Plymouth Businesses and the first Leadership Award from The Cooperative Bank of Cape Cod.

You must register to attend this workshop by calling 508-430-8111 or email Marina Mendoza-Burris: marina@wecancenter.org.

WE CAN's GROW (Get Results with Others' Wisdom) program will be offered again this fall!

This program for women business owners offers facilitated peer mentoring, accountability and a safe and confidential setting to work on adapting, stabilizing and/or growing your business in this new economy. The GROW program is facilitated by experienced business owners.

Register for one of these info sessions to learn more:

Thursday, Aug 13th at 9:00 am

Tuesday, Aug 25th at 6:30 pm

The GROW program is facilitated by WE CAN volunteers Virginia Auciello Sullivan and Jean Mojo. Virginia is the President of Auciello Associates, a trainer for Non Profit Management, a Certified Professional Coach, and has devoted her career to fostering individual growth and development for her clients. Jean is an experienced leader of brands and agencies, with a background in advertising and integrated marketing. She was the President and CEO of Einson Freeman for 21 years, and has been an adjunct professor at both Boston College and Cape Cod Community College.

You must register to attend by calling 508-430-8111 or email Marina Mendoza-Burris: marina@wecancenter.org.

The GROW program is offered in collaboration with the Community

Development Partnership and funded through a Small Business Technical Assistance Grant from Massachusetts Growth Capital Corporation.

From the Mashpee Public Library

Children's book baskets are perfect for the little ones in your life. We've put together picture book bundles based on popular subjects - everything from trains to princesses. Let us know what you are looking for or ask for whatever is available when you come to our curbside service.

How Does Curbside Work?

1. Pick a book, dvd or audiobook that you would like to borrow. Need a recommendation? Search our catalog or give us a call - 508-539-1435.

2. Place a hold on the item you want. You can use the CLAMS catalog, call us at 508-539-1435 or try the new CLAMS app.

We also take requests through our email address - mpl_mail@clamsnet.org.

3. Wait to be contacted by the library. We will let you know when your hold is ready for pick-up.

4. After we have contacted you, stop by the library anytime Monday through Friday between 10 AM to 12 PM or 1 PM to 4 PM.

5. Come stand at the tables outside our parking lot entrance. A staff member will be there to check out your materials and bring them out to you. Per the Governor's guidelines, please wear a mask. Currently, there is no public access to the building.

Please note: we will only be able to check out holds that have been made in advance and won't be able to

fulfill in-person requests.

6. Take your materials home and enjoy! Please return them to our book drop before the due date. All materials are quarantined upon return per safety protocols before being circulated to the next patron.

As always, feel free to call us at 508-539-1435 x-3000 or email mpl_mail@clamsnet.org with any questions. We look forward to sharing our collections with you!

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Join Us for an Upcoming Virtual Job Fair Thursday, August 13th 10am to 2pm Participation is free. Space is limited to 30 employers.

We understand that you may be struggling to fill positions for seasonal as well as year round positions! Our Virtual Job Fair is one way to tap into our job seeker database and does not require a tremendous investment of time or resources.

Each employer participating in the August Virtual Job Fair will have a “booth” located on our website job fair page. Job seekers will be able to upload their resumes and reach out directly to you via email during the event. Employers can then follow up with the applicants to schedule an interview or video conference call.

For more information and to register contact Catthie LeBlanc 508.862.6128 or email her by clicking here.

Local Business Support Series offered by Cape Cod Community College - Practical Takeaways that Inspire Action

In the last five years, you’ve seen the rise of the importance of social media for your business. Even if you have not been maximizing it, you probably know what it can do. The pandemic increased the importance of social media for businesses. It has become a primary business tool for staying connected with your customers.

Aug 14th, 2020

Fri from 11:00 am - 12:30 pm

This is a Free event.

Register here.

J-1 Exchange Visitor Host Impact

Host businesses for the J-1 Summer Work Travel Program are encouraged to fill out a survey to collect aggregate industry data to demonstrate how the absence of Summer Work Travel participants impacts seasonal businesses in Massachusetts. The survey will take no more than 5 minutes to complete. 

Survey data is collected by the Alliance for International Exchange​ and will be anonymized. Aggregated data will be shared with the Chamber, relevant government offices and elected officials. 

The international exchange community and host organizations have already been very active in reaching out to the Administration and Congress over the past few weeks.

873 organizations have signed a coalition letter 

3,500+ letters have been sent to President Trump and Congress 

44 former U.S. Ambassadors signed a letter to President Trump

Reminder to respond to COVID -19 July Survey

on Sales and the Economy

 

To better represent our members with our public policy leaders, the press and opinion leaders, RAM would like to get a snapshot of where our industry stands more than 4 months into the crisis, and over half way through 2020.  

Please take a few moments of your time to give us your important feedback. Click here to begin.

Thank you for your assistance.

HR Series: Coronavirus and the Changing Workplace

 

August 18 |9:30 AM ET

Covering issues being faced by Small Business Owners and Managers. Content to include most up-to-date information as we await new legislation from Federal and State. Includes: returning from furlough, benefits of the FFCRA and more.

Register Here.

Closing a Business – How to Legally Close Your Company

 

August 20 | 1 PM ET

Sponsored by Deluxe. In trying times, you may be looking to close or sell a business. This session will share key considerations for the process of closing your business.

Register Here.