🌱 How a South Dennis scare sparked a new child-safety database
South Dennis, Massachusetts Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning South Dennis! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How a South Dennis scare sparked a new child-safety database
Also on today's calendar: The Rainmaker — a classic American tale — on stage at Hyannis Arts Hall and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Humid with clouds and sun, with a high of 84 and low of 72 degrees.
- Friday: Record-tying temperatures, temps: high: 90, low: 73. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 86 and low of 72 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Why Barnstable police have created a database of children with special needs (capecodtimes.com) — A recent missing-child scare near Johnny Kelly Park in South Dennis is prompting new safety steps, including a Barnstable police database for children with autism, nonverbal kids, and others with special needs. Families across the Cape, including South Dennis, are encouraged to share key information so officers can more quickly locate and safely reunite vulnerable children with caregivers. 
📸 Around South Dennis
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Upcoming Events in
South Dennis
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★ Featured events ★
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The Rainmaker — a classic American tale — on stage at Hyannis Arts Hall →
Hyannis Arts Hall, 81 Willow Ave, Barnstable
7:00 pm -
Talk Radio Icon HOWIE CARR on Corruption, Crime, & Politics at Hyannis Arts Hall →
81 Willow Ave, Barnstable
4:00 pm
Thursday August 6
Sunday August 16
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Other local events
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Conservation Commission →
Dennis, MA Calendar, Dennis Town Hall 685 Route 134, South Dennis
6:00 pm -
Bike Night (and of course cars too!) →
Patriot Square, South Dennis
4:00 pm -
Post Beach Tuesdays with Michael Gabriel — Devil's Purse Brewing Co. →
Devil's Purse Brewing Company, 120 Great Western Rd, South Dennis
3:00 pm -
Select Board →
Dennis, MA Calendar Dennis, MA 02660
4:00 pm -
Josiah Dennis Manse Committee →
Dennis, MA Calendar, 61 Whig Street, Dennis
9:00 am -
Old Kings Highway Regional Historic District Committee →
Dennis, MA Calendar
6:00 pm -
Back to School Bubble Bash!
South Dennis Free Public Library 389 Main Street, South Dennis, MA 02660
10:00 am -
Blast from the Past →
Patriot Square, South Dennis, South Dennis
11:00 am
Thursday August 6
Saturday August 8
Tuesday August 11
Wednesday August 12
Saturday August 15
📣 South Dennis Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Seaside Summer Playdates →
Seaside Play, 706 Main St, Harwich
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Outside Storytime
Yarmouth Town Library SYL Gazebo, South Yarmouth Library
9:00 am -
Play, Storytime and Craft
Dennis Public Library DENNIS PUBLIC, 5 Hall Street, Dennis Port, MA, 02639, United
10:30 am -
Yoga on the West Yarmouth Library Lawn
Yarmouth Town Library Library Lawn, West Yarmouth Library
10:30 am
Thursday August 6
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Intentional Camera Movement
Paynes Creek the littlest things is where we find the most joy! (Nextdoor Alexander Rd) - Hello friends.
I’m in search of a dog trainer who has experience with reactive dogs. Any suggestions? We’re in Dennis but would travel for the right person. Thanks… (Nextdoor Alexander Rd)
- Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in South Dennis. Apply here.
- CSI International, Inc. posted a job opening for Housekeeping in South Dennis. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near South Dennis here.
🗞 Nearby News
Dennis
- Cape League baseball, osprey and boats in this week's Cape Cod photos (capecodtimes.com)
- See how Harwich fitness studio works with residents 55 years-plus (capecodtimes.com)
Yarmouth
- Through Community Outreach, Family Pantry's Services Spread Far Beyond Harwich Headquarters (capecodchronicle.com)
- 6 Cape Cod Towns That Are Perfect for a Multi-Generational Family Trip (parade.com)
Harwich
- The Doors Are Open At Harwich Port Village Landing (capecodchronicle.com)
- Chatham smacks three homers in win over Yarmouth-Dennis. CCBL ROUNDUP (capecodtimes.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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