In this special installment of our CapeSpace Connections series, CapeSpace Mashpee Community Manager Haley Cote chats with Katy Acheson of the Mashpee Chamber and Krysten Kelliher of Mashpee Commons to discuss how businesses are holding up in the town of Mashpee in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. 

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The Mashpee Chamber's executive assistant, Katy, continues to connect with members through social media. Mashpee Chamber Chats are quickly becoming a regular Friday afternoon feature!

Join Katy tomorrow, Friday August 14th as she is joined by Cape & Islands Veterans Outreach Center tomorrow at 2pm on Instagram.

To watch, follow @mashpeechamber on Instagram and watch out at 2 pm on Friday for a LIVE notification. You can also watch the chats after they've taken place right here.

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.

"Enforcement of the town’s sign bylaw will resume after months of allowing restaurants and businesses extra signage to advertise their availability while the pandemic upended traditional business models."

You can read the full article form the Mashpee Enterprise here.

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

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

The Cahoon Museum seeks an enthusiastic educator with excellent interpersonal skills to develop, implement, and evaluate educational programming at the museum. This position is responsible for the management of a wide range of educational programs for students, teachers, families, and life-long learners that bring the Museum’s exhibitions and mission to life.

The Education Coordinator will implement educational programming for school groups by designing and leading group visitor experiences -both in-person and virtual- for K-12 students, their chaperones, and their teachers. Responsibilities include outreach to schools and teachers; developing and implementing school visits and teacher opportunities; and developing curriculum and participatory programming aligned with the museum’s exhibitions and initiatives.

 

The Coordinator must be highly organized, energetic, a strong communicator, flexible and responsive to needs of visitors, passionate about art education, and work well in a collaborative team-based approach. Qualifications: Minimum of 3-5 years experience in education, preferably museum or arts education; familiarity with Massachusetts K-12 curriculum frameworks; ability to work both independently and collaboratively; some understanding of American art history preferred.

This is a part-time, grant funded position; ability to work some weekend and evening hours. Please send cover letter and resume to: employment@cahoonmuseum.org. Complete job description is available on the Museum website: https://cahoonmuseum.org/employment/. No phone calls please. 

Museum Open Fridays and Saturdays

10:00am - 4:00pm

The Cahoon Museum of American Art is located at 4676 Falmouth Road (Rt. 28) in Cotuit, MA. For more information, visit info@cahoonmuseum.org, email info@cahoonmuseum.org, or call (508) 428-7581. 

B & L Floor Covering are celebrating 10 years of serving Cape Cod and the Islands.

Watch this space for updates on how they're celebrating!

The Spice & Tea Exchange of Mashpee is OPEN.

In-store shopping, call-ahead ordering, and curbside pick-up all available. Call 508-419-6421 to find out more.

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.

Wednesday - Friday: 10 am - 4 pm

Saturday: 10 am - 2 pm

We will continue to adhere to the safety protocols and limit the amount of visitors entering the house. All visitors will be required to wear a mask. The grounds and house have been very active since reopening, and hope you will join us!

Please come and stroll the beautiful gardens, visit the fairy houses, bring a picnic, and tour inside the house and view a very impressive 60/60: Over Sixty Pieces of Art by Women Over Sixty.

Thank you for your continued support. We would not be here without you!

                                     

Cape Cod Children’s Museum Re-opens with New Hours, Procedures and Safety Measures

Mashpee MA: Cape Cod Children’s Museum completed a soft opening last week and is now ready to announce their official re-opening. A collaboration of research and efforts by the staff and Board of Directors has produced a “new way to play” at the popular children’s museum. 

The museum has instituted a number of safety protocols and procedures (the entire list can be found on their website). With help from the Association of Children’s Museums, government websites and following best practices of currently open children’s museums, we feel that we have put forth the best possible scenario for visiting the museum.

“The biggest changes people will see are the reduction in the number of visitors we allow, requiring masks on everyone over the age of two, and moving in one direction as “a group” through the museum. So far, everyone has been incredibly positive, cooperative and commenting on how thrilled they are for us to be open. We are also exploring some private rentals for small groups, the people in “your bubble” as we have come to call it.” – Executive Director, Lisa Bates

The mission of the Cape Cod Children’s Museum is to encourage hands-on experience that sparks creativity and imagination engaging children and families in playful learning. For a complete list of new procedures, protocols and opening times please visit capecodchildrensmuseum.org

The Cape Cod Children’s Museum is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.  The Museum is currently open Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 10 am – 1 pm, and is located at 577 Great Neck Road South, Mashpee, MA.  Phone: 508-539-8788. For a complete list of procedures and protocols please visit www.capecodchildrensmuseum.org

For More Information Contact:

Lisa Bates, Executive Director, CCCM 508-539-8788, or cell: 7743136764

The Women’s Club of New Seabury is pleased to offer a special Zoom showing of 

“The History of Cape Cod”

This presentation, created ten years ago by Bill Barber of Brewster and narrated by Dave Reed of Ocean 104.7, has been shown at the Museum of Natural History in Brewster and covers the history of Cape Cod beginning in 1676 with the King Philips War.

This 30-minute presentation covers Cape Cod’s history in farming, early whaling, the fishing industry, Mashpee Kingdom, salt works, clipper ships, cranberry harvesting, lighthouses and Marconi Station. And it also reviews Cape Cod’s involvement in historical wartime events, including the French and Indian War, British invasions, the War of 1812, Battle of Orleans, the Civil War and World Wars I and II. Cape Cod’s renown artists, entertainers and artist colony in Provincetown are also highlighted.

This presentation has been loaned by Bill Barber’s family, who passed this year, specifically for the Women’s Club of New Seabury to our member, Julie Mayo, who was a friend of Bill’s. 

Please join us for this special presentation on Wednesday, August 19 at 5:30pm. Please enter the ZOOM room 10 minutes before the start of the presentation: Invite #4982016141

With Password 0qH89z (The first character is a zero) 

If you are able to join us, please RSVP to bcarey301@msn.com. We look forward to seeing you then! 

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.

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:

Artists Interpret Cape Waters at Woodruff's Art Center Mashpee Commons

"Cape Cod Waters: Salty and Fresh"

Betsy Payne Cook and Friends Group Art Exhibition

August 20 - Spetember 28 Woodruff's Art Center will exhibit "Cape Cod Waters: Salty and Fresh" a Betsy Payne Cook and Friends Group Art Exhibition.

Popular local artist and art teacher Betsy Payne Cook invited five other artists to join her in interpreting life in and on our Cape Cod waters. From quiet marshes to turbulent waves. Water's natural life to its role in leisure and business.

Cook chose artists who would make an interesting show by offering a variety of mediums. Pastels, oils, acrylics and watercolors are shown. Four of the artists, including herself, were former exhibitors (two were the gallery owners) represented at the former Gallery Artrio in Hyannis.

The featured artists are Betsy Payne Cook of Mashpee, Kathy Edmonston of E. Sandwich, Katheryn R. Ryder of Osterville, Colleen Vandeventer of N. Attleboro and Cape Cod, Joyce Groemmer of Marstons Mills, and Robert Carter of E. Weymouth and Cape Cod.

Woodruff's Art Center hours are Monday through Saturday, 10 am to 5 pm. FOr directions and more information about Woodruff's please visit www.woodruffsartcenter.com

For more information about, or press photos of this show, information on Woodruff's Art Center, or the artists included in this exhibition, please contact Owner Amy Rice at woodruffsartcenter@verizon.net or by phone at 508-477-5767.

Support the Boys & Girls Club of Cape Cod

Play Golf & Support Cape Cod's Kids!

New date & slightly different rules, but same great golf course!

  

Join us for the

BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF CAPE COD'S 23rd

OCEANSIDE GOLF TOURNAMENT

MONDAY, AUGUST 31

                 

GOLF on the OCEAN COURSE @ NEW SEABURY!

STAGGERED TEE TIMES ALL MORNING  

GRILLED FOOD ON THE COURSE  

ONLINE & SILENT AUCTIONS

$250 per person

Register Here.

SAVE THE DATE: AUGUST 27TH

Street Magic is back at Soprano's Ristorante

Boston & Cape Cod's favorite acapella group is making an end-of-summer, one-time appearance at our Mashpee location. Remain a safe distance while enjoying all your favorite doo-wop hit throughout the evening.

"An optimist understands that life can be a bumpy road, but at least it is leading somewhere. They learn from mistakes and failures, and are not afraid to fail again."

-Harvey Mackay

Soprano's Ristorante would like to personally thank all our customers that have supported, encouraged, and pushed us to be the best we can be throughout these uncertain times. We appreciate you. 

Since covid-19 began, we have learned to appreciate the people around us. Love our family harder. Take an extra minute to breath (and wash our hands). Support local businesses. Be more patient. Enjoy the everyday things that were taken so quickly, like a cocktail on a Friday night after a long week, or dinner with old friends. 

We will continue to serve Cape Cod the safest, best way possible. 

Thank you for 15 years of business.

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⁣

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  

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.

Today, the Administration announced new initiatives to stop the spread of COVID-19 and other important updates on the Commonwealth’s reopening. You can read details in the press release, while key components are highlighted below. I’ve also included resources and reminders on SBA programs for your reference.

Effective Tuesday, August 11, the Baker-Polito Administration will revise the Executive Order on gatherings to reduce the cap on outdoor gatherings from 100 to 50 individuals. The inside gathering limit will remain at 25 people. Please note: this will now apply to both public and private spaces. Read the revised Executive Order for more details.

Due to the recent increase in positive cases, Step 2 of Phase III of the Commonwealth’s reopening plan has been postponed indefinitely. Refer to the Order Authorizing the Reopening of Phase III Enterprises for a list of businesses in Phase III Step 2.

Restaurant protocols have been updated to state that alcoholic beverages may only be served for on-site consumption if accompanied by orders for food prepared on-site.

The Administration also announced a targeted cross-agency COVID Enforcement and Intervention Team that will be responsible for ramping up enforcement statewide and coordinating local intervention efforts at the local level in higher risk COVID-19 communities. Read more in the press release.

Cape Cod Businesses: COVID-19 Economic Impacts August 2020 Follow-up Survey

Take the survey here.

This spring, the Cape Cod Commission and the Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce issued a survey to better understand local businesses' needs during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.

The results of that survey are posted here: https://datacapecod.com/business-impact-survey/

This follow-up survey evaluates the extended impacts of the pandemic as the region reopens in accordance with the statewide plan.  

This survey is open to new and past respondents. Results will be anonymous and shared only in aggregated formats. If you own more than one business, please fill out individual surveys for each business.

Please contact Jennifer Clinton, Community Development Planner, (jclinton@capecodcommission.org) with any questions about the survey.