Name: Illumination Station VBS
Start: 2026-08-12T18:00:00-04:00

Falmouth Baptist Church is hosting an Illumination Station Vacation Bible School program at 6 pm. Children ages pre-K through entering sixth grade are welcome to join in a week of Bible skits/stories, High-energy, joy-filled Music, Games, Crafts, and Snacks. The program runs until 8:15 pm. The event is FREE and every station will be FUN!
The church is located at 60 Central Park Court. For more information, answers to frequently asked questions, and to register your child, please visit http://falmouth.church/vbs

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Illumination Station VBS

Falmouth Baptist Church is hosting an Illumination Station Vacation Bible School program at 6 pm. Children ages pre-K through...

Falmouth Community Television

<a href="https://youtu.be/iA7VTxp4mOw?si=VD5ej7PIyrPkv2dY" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">SEE A PREVIEW!</a>Artworks by Anne Torry-Ballou, Denise Leone &amp; Colleen Corson will be displayed at The Gallery at FCTV from July 6 through July 31. 
Denise Leone began her creative journey by creating mobiles and wind chimes, transforming these coastal treasures into unique, handcrafted pieces. Through mixed media work, she combines her love of nature, appreciation for craftsmanship, and interest in culture and design. Each piece reflects the beauty of Cape Cod, the beaches around the world, and the stories found along its shores, with the hope of inspiring others to see the natural world through art. Of her work, Denise says: “My inspiration comes from living on Cape Cod and from my family’s rich artistic heritage. Surrounded by miles of beautiful beaches, I find endless inspiration in nature. While exploring the shoreline, I collect treasures such as seashells, sea glass, driftwood, and other natural elements that become the foundation of my artwork.”
From childhood, Anne Torry-Ballou wanted to be an artist. Family outings into woods, fields, hills, along streams and rivers, and the shores of several states, instilled a love and respect for nature. Respected art teachers in school taught her to look at the world and notice lights and shadows, color hues and complements, depth and perspective. Early lessons in art history gave her insight into the world of painting, and she was specifically drawn to the work of the French Impressionists.
Working almost exclusively with acrylic paint, with occasional forays into watercolor studies, she uses photographs as references to document placeholders in the development of the work. A chiaroscuro sketch on the canvas is made using burnt and raw sienna, white, and burnt and raw umber. The work is developed to capture light, shadows, color, and energy by applying color in layers of paint and glazes. While her recent work is primarily landscapes and seascapes, she also creates floral paintings and occasionally takes on commissions.
Colleen Corson is a multimedia artist and clothing designer who believes that art shouldn’t just hang on a wall – it should be lived in, moved in, and experienced. Her journey as an artist is rooted in a deep love for texture, color, and storytelling. On canvas, she expresses this through multimedia painting, blending different materials and techniques to create rich, layered visual narratives. As a clothing designer, Colleen views garments as wearable canvases. Her designs are created for those who see fashion as a form of personal expression, blending thoughtful craftsmanship with a modern, artistic aesthetic. “Whether I am manipulating paint on a canvas or fabric on a form, my goal remains the same: to create distinct, authentic pieces that speak to the soul,” says Colleen.

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SEE A PREVIEW!Artworks by Anne Torry-Ballou, Denise Leone & Colleen Corson will be displayed at The Gallery at FCTV from July 6...

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West Falmouth Library

The popular 4-H Babysitting Course is being held on Friday, July 31 from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at&nbsp;the Library. Class size is limited to 15.&nbsp;Pre-registration is required.&nbsp;The course is taught by a 4-H&nbsp;Program Associate.&nbsp;Must be 11 years old to participate. $15 per participant for materials.&nbsp;Scholarships available if needed.&nbsp;
Curriculum covers: 
<ul><li>Child safety</li><li>First aid &amp; emergencies</li><li>Feeding &amp; nutrition</li><li>Stages of child development</li><li>Creative ways to entertain</li><li>Business of babysitting</li></ul>
…and more!
For more information on this or any other Barnstable County 4-H program,contact Sandi Shepherd-Gay at 508-375-6696 or&nbsp;<a href="mailto:sandi.shepherdgay@capecod.gov">sandi.shepherdgay@capecod.gov</a>&nbsp;Barnstable County 4-H Youth Development Program,&nbsp;Cape Cod Cooperative Extension, and&nbsp;UMASS Extension offers Equal Opportunity in programs and employment visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.capecod.gov/extension" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.capecod.gov/extension</a>&nbsp;for more information.

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4-H Babysitting Course

The popular 4-H Babysitting Course is being held on Friday, July 31 from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the Library. Class size is...

Falmouth Historical Society

Scandals walking tour on Friday, July 17th, 24th &amp; 31st at 10:30am leaving from the Hallett Barn Visitors Center (please arrive 15 minutes ahead of time). No need to register.&nbsp; 
Free, donations welcome.
Are there ever any “things that are best forgotten?” Perhaps, but we believe that revisiting past scandals can remind us that history was just real life before it was written down. This new walking tour covers the shadier side of local history, from petty feuds and social spats to serious crimes of robbery and murder. You’ll discover eleven events that really happened, but are rarely mentioned in published histories of our town. For instance, we will tell you about a colonial minister who desperately wanted a divorce, a town official caught with counterfeit money, and an unsolved murder that may have been committed by Prohibition-era gangsters.
View our Historical Walking Tour page for more information. <a href="https://museumsonthegreen.org/2022-historic-walking-tours/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR3yKF2lGqHrk0XG4CfnuP4frB9tLaIoa7eylO9o6fVKxf5vFWdVUxIhLt0_aem_AZam33C_OUTYLUcnP7P1M21JKdz_AAzlt6Q-WhoLQ4WF2EBEl9y8xgPrUOZBCWxT-Aem7uJhBwJ-TCxsjKFRScc6" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://museumsonthegreen.org/2022-historic-walking-tours/</a>

Local Event: Scandals, Crime & Disasters Historical Walking tour

Scandals, Crime & Disasters Historical Walking...

Scandals walking tour on Friday, July 17th, 24th & 31st at 10:30am leaving from the Hallett Barn Visitors Center (please arrive...

Scandals, Crime & Disasters Historical Walking tour

Old Woods Hole Fire Station

The 35th Woods Hole Film Festival, “Bold Films, Bright Futures: 35 Years of Films That Matter,” kicks off Saturday, July 25, running for eight exciting days through Saturday, August 1. With feature-length and short films from around the world, engaging Q&amp;As with filmmakers, a master class, panel discussions, a workshop, unforgettable live music parties, and an awards ceremony, this year’s Festival offers something for everyone. Come for the films—stay for the conversation!
In celebration of the 35th
year, 40 festival alums, several of whom have gone on to become Oscar winners or nominees after their films screened at the festival in the past, are either returning with their latest films, or they are leading workshops and participating in panel discussions.
As the longest-running film festival on Cape Cod and the Islands—and one of the oldest in New England—the Woods Hole Film Festival has long championed emerging, independent filmmakers, especially those with ties to the region. This year’s selections were narrowed down to an exciting presentation of independent cinema, with 127 films from 23 countries, including 9 World, 2 North American, and 51 New England premieres by both first-time and veteran filmmakers.
The festival’s thematic strands include films and filmmakers from New England—particularly Massachusetts, including Cape Cod and the Islands—films about music and musicians, and films about science and the environment in conjunction with the festival’s “Bringing Science to the Screen” program.The festival’s intimate seaside setting allows for meaningful conversations between filmmakers and audiences—whether during post-film Q&amp;As, as well as on the street—you never know who you might bump into! Tickets are $18 in advance, $20 on day-of-show; students and military, $10. Discounted member tickets, festival passes, and ticket packages are also available. Passes and tickets are available at <a href="https://www.woodsholefilmfestival.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.woodsholefilmfestival.org</a> or at the box office at the Old Woods Hole Fire Station (72 Water Street) box office. Call 508-495-3456 or email <a href="mailto:info@woodsholefilmfestival.org">info@woodsholefilmfestival.org</a>&nbsp;for more info.

Local Event: Woods Hole Film Festival: “Bold Films, Bright Futures: 35 Years of Films that Matter”

Woods Hole Film Festival: “Bold Films, Bright...

The 35th Woods Hole Film Festival, “Bold Films, Bright Futures: 35 Years of Films That Matter,” kicks off Saturday, July 25,...

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Historical Walking Tours of the 2026 season
The Cemetery Walking Tour will be held on Friday 5:30pm, note the meeting location below – &nbsp;July 17th &amp; 31st, and August 14th &amp; 28th&nbsp; (more dates to come).
Old Burying Ground: Grave Undertakings* 5:30pm From the most respected minister to the lowliest outcast, everyone in Falmouth ended up here eventually. See their markers and hear their stories as our tour guide leads you through this hidden gem of a cemetery.&nbsp; * The Old Burying Ground tour meets at the top of Cemetery Lane.&nbsp;
Parking: Please park in the lot at 157 Locust Street. Use the crosswalk to cross Locust St. and head toward the large boulder of the Mariners’ Memorial. Opposite the Memorial, across Mill Rd., join your tour guide at the top of Cemetery Lane.
Recommended for ages 13+ and those who can navigate uneven terrain.
Meeting Point: The Old Burying Ground tour begins at the top of Cemetery Lane.
Free, suggested donation of $5pp.
Limit of 20 people per walk, pre-registration required.&nbsp;

Local Event: Old Burying Ground: Grave Undertakings

Old Burying Ground: Grave Undertakings

Historical Walking Tours of the 2026 season
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Waquoit Congregational Church

The New Orleans band Ever More Nest is coming to Falmouth at the Waquoit Congregational church on Friday, July 31 at 7 pm. The concert is free and opened to the public.
Rooted in Southern musical traditions and infused with confessional 90s angst, the music of New Orleans Americana artist Ever More Nest can likewise lull you to dream and rock you right off a front porch. Ever More Nest’s dynamic, homegrown voice is complemented by expansive arrangements and rhythm section steady as a country train. 
Led by Kelcy Wilburn, the band incorporates gospel, country, and blues.
“We are excited to introduce Ever More Nest to Cape Cod audiences,” said Annie Polachi, director the Waquoit Concert Series. 
Ever More Nest’s debut, The Place That You Call Home (2018) was nominated for Best Alt-Country Album in the Independent Music Awards, and its single, Major Tom, named a semi-finalist in the International Songwriting Competition.
Inspiration for the band name v More Nest came from a line in a poem by Mary Ann Samyn, which Wilburn found striking in its ability to evoke an expansiveness of time and place. 
The Waquoit Church is located at 15 parsons Lane in E. Falmouth at the corner of Route 28.

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Cornelia Clapp Auditorium

Whether you’re in Woods Hole or halfway around the world, join us for this venerable MBL lecture series.
Lectures are free and open to the public for in-person and virtual attendance.
“Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Symbiosis: Uncovering the Biology of an Ancient&nbsp;Interkingdom Mutualism” The symbiotic association of plants and arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM)&nbsp;fungi originated over 450 million years ago and is thought to have&nbsp;enabled plants to colonize land. Over 70% of extant vascular flowering&nbsp;plant species have retained the capacity to host AM fungi in their root&nbsp;cells and benefit from mineral nutrients delivered via their fungal&nbsp;partners. In this lecture, Harrison will discuss the biology of the&nbsp;symbiosis, including the cellular modifications that enable root cells&nbsp;to accommodate AM fungi, and the mechanisms of carbon and phosphorus&nbsp;exchange between symbionts.


Maria J. Harrison is the William H.&nbsp;Crocker Distinguished Scientist at the Boyce Thompson Institute and an&nbsp;Adjunct Professor in the School of Integrative Plant Science at Cornell&nbsp;University. She received a bachelor’s degree in microbiology from the&nbsp;University of Newcastle upon Tyne (UK) and a Ph.D. in Biochemistry and&nbsp;Applied Molecular Biology from the University of Manchester Institute of&nbsp;Science and Technology (UK). She completed postdoctoral training with&nbsp;Dr. Richard Dixon in the Plant Biology Division of the Samuel Roberts&nbsp;Noble Foundation and subsequently held an independent scientist position&nbsp;there before joining the Boyce Thompson Institute in 2003. In 2015, she&nbsp;received the Cornell College of Agriculture and Life Science Faculty&nbsp;Excellence in Undergraduate Research Mentoring Award and the American&nbsp;Society of Plant Biologists Dennis R. Hoagland Award. She is a member of&nbsp;the U.S. National Academy of Sciences and a Fellow of the Royal&nbsp;Society. Her research program focuses on the arbuscular mycorrhizal&nbsp;symbiosis with the goals of understanding the molecular basis of its&nbsp;development and the mechanisms underlying nutrient transport and&nbsp;regulation of the symbiosis. This research lays the foundation for the&nbsp;development of crops optimized to acquire mineral nutrients via their&nbsp;fungal partners.
No registration required for in-person attendance. Doors open at 7:30 PM, lectures start at 8:00 PM.

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Robin Pierson's Local Artisans Show returns on Saturday, August 1st from 10 AM to 2 PM in Cataumet (Bourne), MA. Stop by this popular, summer event with a diverse group of returning favorite artisans and new faces... selling a variety of beautiful, hand-crafted products.
You'll find unique creations including furniture, mirrors, resin work, jewelry, apparel and accessories, home goods, lavender products, hand crafted soaps and skin care products, custom bird houses, ceramics, premium faux florals, hand woven products and hand sewn bags, original art and beautiful photography, prints, cards, and more.
Artists set up outside Robin's studio and under the shady trees of the Cataumet Art Center, which will also be open. Participating artisans for this show are: 
Robin Pierson Cathy Kert Designs Cove Lane Pottery Esperson Designs Estes Art HighFly Designs Irene Young Weaving John Doble Photography Justin LaRocca Hansen Watercolor KatCo Creations Lavender by Jackie Lisa's Bags Mijiza Images Morgan Marie Pottery Old Standish Woods Oyst-Her Skin Care Sand and Farm Candles Scarabocchio Jewelry Sean Gregory Designs Terra Coastal Designs
Visit robinpierson.com for more info and for links to the artisan websites and for any updates or postponements in case bad weather is predicted.

Local Event: Robin Pierson's August 1st Local Artisans Show

Robin Pierson's August 1st Local Artisans Show

Robin Pierson's  Local Artisans Show returns on Saturday, August 1st from 10 AM to 2 PM in Cataumet (Bourne), MA. Stop by this...

Hyannis Arts Hall

The Rainmaker —AClassic American Tale 
Brings Love, Hope, and Faith to Hyannis Arts Hall Stage 

Hyannis Arts Hall and Back Porch Theater present the N. Richard Nash play The Rainmaker,
a tale of love, hope, and faith in ourselves and each other, from Thursday, August 6 through Sunday, August 9. A surprise hit of the 2025 summer season for the Sandwich Arts Alliance, The Rainmaker brings a unique blend of humor and insight into the human heart to Hyannis Arts Hall, an emerging hub for music, theater, and film in the historic East End of Hyannis, behind the Federated Church of Hyannis, at 81 Willow Avenue 
“A tale of love, a tale of hope, a tale of faith - in ourselves and in each other. At a time of paralyzing drought in the West, where ‘the only thing we have to fear is fear itself,’ we discover Lizzie, a girl whose father and two brothers are worried as much about her becoming an old maid as they are about their dying cattle — when out of nowhere appears an unexpected visitor. Honey-tongued and grandiose, he promises rain. For $100. And the rain comes. And so does love.”
Massachusetts and Cape Cod actorsNeil McGarry and Miranda Jonte return in this American classic. The two will also codirect the production. Funny honest, and sincere, The Rainmakeris a quintessential piece of Americana, and a timeless romance. 
Tickets can be found at <a href="https://www.hyannisartshall.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">hyannisartshall.com</a> or <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1993688308399?aff=oddtdtcreator" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">on Eventbrite.com</a>, for $35 general admission including fees. Senior/Student/Military admission is $30. Thursday, Friday, Saturday at 7 pm. Sunday at 2 pm. 

Hyannis Arts Hall is part of the 501[c]3 nonprofit <a href="https://www.hyannisartshall.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Hyannis Arts &amp; Film</a>, along with Hyannis Film Festival and Hyannis Arts &amp; Flea. The organization is devoted to bringing the performing arts and culture to Hyannis and Cape Cod, and to boost the local economy.
Find <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559778658135" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Hyannis Arts Hall</a> at<a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Hyannis+Arts+Hall/@41.6547164,-70.2816502,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x89fb31162ce081a7:0xb1ca756aaeca2b0!8m2!3d41.6547164!4d-70.2816502!16s/g/11md3z91gd?entry=ttu&amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDcyMC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw==" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">81 Willow Avenue</a> across from Centerville Dry Cleaners, footsteps down the gated walkway alongside the Federated Church of Hyannis, at 320 Main Street. Visit HAH on social media or at hyannisartshall.com. For more information, call managing director William Ferrall at 508-228-8535, or email hyannisartshall@gmail.com.

Local Event: The Rainmaker — a classic American tale — on stage at Hyannis Arts Hall

The Rainmaker — a classic American tale — on...

The Rainmaker —AClassic American Tale 
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The Rainmaker — a classic American tale — on stage at Hyannis Arts Hall

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Our mission is simple: make HOA management easier, more transparent, and more human—for boards, homeowners, and neighborhoods across the country....

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Sea Stars Early Learning Center

Sea Stars Early Learning Center offers a balanced program that incorporates play-based learning, structured lessons, and physical activities. Children are encouraged to explore their interests, whether through music, art, science, or outdoor exploration. There’s a focus on developmental milestones, including fine motor skills, communication, and social interaction. The facility focuses on helping children develop strong social skills through group activities, games, and cooperative learning. There’s an emphasis on emotional intelligence, teaching kids how to manage their feelings and resolve conflicts peacefully. Our amazing helps kids learn to share, collaborate, and support one another, fostering a sense of community. The facility embraces children from all backgrounds and is sensitive to cultural differences, making sure all children feel accepted and valued. The facility features a large, secure outdoor play area with age-appropriate equipment. Children spend plenty of time outdoors, engaging in physical play and exploring nature. There may also be gardening activities. The building is designed with child safety in mind, featuring soft corners, non-toxic materials, and secure fencing around outdoor areas. Access points are monitored and locked to ensure only authorized individuals can enter. There’s a first aid kit and trained staff on hand at all times to handle any emergencies. The classrooms and play areas are spotless, with an abundance of natural light streaming in through large windows. The space is well-organized, with age-appropriate toys, books, and learning materials accessible to children. There’s a cozy reading nook, art stations, and sensory play areas where kids can explore their creativity. Our staff is certified in child development, first aid, and CPR, but they also have a genuine passion for working with children. Melissa Anderson and Leigh-Ellen Ferreira are two Falmouth natives who have spent many years working with children.

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