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2010 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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2010 Calendar of Events

ON-GOING EVENTS

GLASSBLOWING DEMONSTRATIONS,
Sandwich Glass Museum. Every hour on the hour 10:00 AM-4:30 PM. (508) 888-0251
THE LEVINE GALLERY OF EARLY AMERICAN LIGHTING 1637-1882, Sandwich Glass Museum. (508) 888-0251
HANNAH “REBECCA” BURGESS DINING ROOM C.1880,
Sandwich Glass Museum. (508) 888-0251
MULTIMEDIA THEATER PRESENTATION: “SANDWICH:THE FIRST 200 YEARS,”
Sandwich Glass Museum. Continuous showings. 10:00 AM-4:30 PM. (508) 888-0251

MAY 2010

  • Thru August 2 “MY SECOND LIFE – A JOURNEY IN GLASS,” byWalter Prince, Sandwich Glass Museum. (508) 888-0251
  • 14-16 29TH ANNUAL HERB FESTIVAL, Green Briar Nature Center & Jam Kitchen. (508) 888-6870
  • 19 MORNINGS IN THE GARDEN, Heritage Museums & Gardens. Spring blooms. 10:30-11:30 AM. Free with admission. (508) 888-3300
  • 24 SANDWICHVILLAGE HAUNTED AND HISTORYWALKING TOUR, Sandwich High School. Sponsored by the Sandwich Community School. 7:00-8:30 PM
  • 28 GHOST BY GRAVEYARD TOUR, Sandwich High School. Sponsored by the Sandwich Community School. 6:30-10:00 PM
  • 29 ARTISANS SHOWAND SALE, Sandwich Public Library lawn (142 Main Street). Featuring jewelry, fine art, glasswork, apparel, and more made by local artisans.Vendor fees benefit the library. 10:00 AM-4:00 PM. www.sandwich-artisans.com

JUNE 2010

  • Ongoing CROQUET IN THE GARDENS, Heritage Museums & Gardens. Every Tuesday and Thursday. 2:00-4:30 PM. Join the Heritage Club and refine your skills. Individuals $50, couples $75. (508) 888-3300
  • 18 DANGERS OF THE PARANORMAL LECTURE, Sandwich High School. Sponsored by the Sandwich Community School. 6:30-9:30 PM
  • 19 ARTISANS SHOWAND SALE, Sandwich Public Library lawn (142 Main Street). Featuring jewelry, fine art, glasswork, apparel, and more made by local artisans.Vendor fees benefit the library. 10:00 AM-4:00 PM. www.sandwich-artisans.com
  • 20 FATHER’S DAY EVENT, Heritage Museums & Garden. 10:00 AM-5:00 PM. (508) 888-3300
  • 21 SECOND ANNUAL QUAHOG DAY. Celebrate the first day of summer “quahog-style.” Hear the official quahog prognostication of how many weeks of beach weather lie ahead. Sandwich Boardwalk 4:00 PM.
  • 23 MORNINGS IN THE GARDEN, Heritage Museums & Gardens. Pruning basics. 10:30-11:30 AM. Free with admission. (508) 888-3300
  • 26-October 31 THE ART OF FRANKVINING SMITH, Heritage Museums & Gardens.Works of a master painter of the New England shore. 10:00 AM-5:00 PM. Free with admission. (508) 888-3300
  • 30 ENCHANTED GARDENS TOUR, Heritage Museums & Gardens.Tour Penzance Point,Woods Hole exquisite private gardens. 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM. Registration required (508)888 - 3300

JULY 2010

  • Ongoing CROQUET IN THE GARDENS, Heritage Museums & Gardens. Every Tuesday and Thursday. 2:00 PM. Join the Heritage Club and refine your skills. Individuals $50, couples $75. (508) 888-3300
  • 1 thru October 31 AMERICAN SPEED, Heritage Museums & Garden. Racecar vignette on view in the J.K. Lilly III Automobile Museum. 10:00 AM-5:00 PM. (508) 888-3300
  • 1 GHOST BY GRAVEYARD TOUR, Sandwich High School. Sponsored by the Sandwich Community School. 6:30-10:00 PM
  • 3 ARTISANS SHOWAND SALE, Sandwich Public Library lawn (142 Main Street). Featuring jewelry, fine art, glasswork, apparel, and more made
  • 20-August 12 MUSEUM ADVENTURE MORNINGS Sessions 2 & 4, Heritage Museums & Gardens.Tuesdays and Thursdays. Session 2 for 4-6 year olds, Session 4 for 5-7 year olds. 9:00 AMnoon. Lunch bunch option from noon-2:00 PM for an additional fee. (508) 888-3300 x159
  • 21 MORNINGS IN THE GARDEN, Heritage Museums & Garden. Daylilies. 10:30-11:30 AM. Free with admission. (508) 888-3300
  • 24 ENCHANTED EVENING, Heritage Museums & Garden. Elegant fundraising event to benefit Heritage Museums and Gardens. 6:00-10:00 PM. (508) 888-3300
  • 27-28 CIRCUS SMIRKUS, Heritage Museums & Gardens.Vermont’s award-winning youth circus returns for its 10th season. Performances at 2:00 and 7:00 PM.Tickets may be obtained by calling 877-SMIRKUS or visiting www.smirkus.org
  • 30 SANDWICHVILLAGE HAUNTED AND HISTORYWALKING TOUR, Sandwich High School. Sponsored by the Sandwich Community School. 7:00-8:30 PM

AUGUST 2010

  • Ongoing CROQUET IN THE GARDENS, Heritage Museums & Gardens. Every Tuesday and Thursday. 2:00 PM. Join the Heritage Club and refine your skills. Individuals $50, couples $75. (508) 888-3300
  • 3-thru October 31 “THE ARTISTRY OF ART GLASS,” by Sayuri Kingsbury, Sandwich Glass Museum. (508) 888-0251
  • 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 YOGA IN THE GARDENS, Heritage Museums & Gardens. Find inner peace amongst our gardens. 8:00-9:00 AM. (508) 888-3300
  • 4 CAMPFIRE PROGRAM, Heritage Museums & Gardens. 6:00-8:00 PM. (508) 888-3300
  • 4, 11, 18, 25 WALKING TOUR OF SANDWICHVILLAGE. Meet at Sandwich Glass Museum at 9:30 AM. Free but donations welcome. Rain cancels tour. (508) 888-0251
  • 4 & 18 ARTISANS SHOWAND SALE, Sandwich Public Library lawn (142 Main Street). Featuring jewelry, fine art, glasswork, apparel, and more made by local artisans.Vendor fees benefit the library. 10:00 AM-4:00 PM. www.sandwich-artisans.com
  • 11 GRAVESTONE LECTURE, Heritage Museums & Gardens. By Jim Blachowicz. (508) 888-3300
  • 11-12 BIRD CARVER’S SHOW & SALE, Green Briar Nature Center & Jam Kitchen. 10:00 AM- 4:00 PM. (508) 888-6870
  • 11-12 SANDWICH GLASS MUSEUM’S 23RD ANNUAL GLASS SHOW & SALE, The Corpus Christi Church. (508) 888-0251
  • 15 LITTLE MUSEUM EXPLORERS CLUB, Heritage Museums & Gardens. “Follow that Footprint.” For families with 3-5 year olds. Registration required.9:30-10:30AM. (508) 888-3300
  • 18 GRAVESTONE TOUR, Heritage Museums & Gardens. Gravestone tour let by Jennifer Madden. Registration required. (508) 888-3300
  • 19 9TH ANNUAL CAPT.GERALD F.DECONTO, USN,MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP 5K RUN-WALK. Starts at Russell’s Corner at 9:00 AM. Registration on 9/19 at Stop & Shop Plaza, 10:00 AM-5:00 PM. (508) 888-1680/8571, www.geralddeconto5k.com
  • 22 MORNINGS IN THE GARDEN, Heritage Museums & Garden. Informal lecture on a horticultural subject. 10:30-11:30 AM. Free with admission. (508) 888-3300
  • 24-26 BIRD CARVINGWORKSHOP, Heritage Museums & Garden.With StevenWeaver. 9:00 AM- 4:00 PM. Registration required. (508) 888-3300
  • 25 WALK ONTHE WILD SIDE OF HERITAGE, A family nature hike in collaboration with the Barnstable Land Trust. Registration required (508) 888-3300

SEPTEMBER 2010

  • Thru Sept 23 CROQUET IN THE GARDENS, Heritage Museums & Gardens. EveryTues. andThurs. 2:00 PM. Join the Heritage Club and refine your skills. Individuals $50, couples $75. (508) 888-3300
  • 3, 10, 17 FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT UNDER THE STARS, Heritage Museums & Gardens at Outdoor Concert Stage. Popcorn, candy, and water available. 7:30-9:00 PM. Rain date: Sept. 24. (508) 888-3300
  • 25 CAPE LAND AND SEA HARVEST (C.L.A.S.H.), Gallery Gourmet. Grilling demo using foods and other local ingredients abundant on Cape Cod. Noon-5:00 PM. Free. (508) 888-3633, www.gallerygourmetcapecod.com
  • 29 MORNINGS IN THE GARDEN, Heritage Museums & Garden. Informal lecture on a horticultural subject. 10:30-11:30 AM. Free with admission. (508) 888-3300

OCTOBER 2010

  • 2 CAPE COD CRANBERRY DAY, Green Briar Nature Center & Jam Kitchen. 10:00 AM-4:00 PM. (508) 888-6870
  • 2-3 SHOP LOCAL DAYS. Shop Sandwich sidewalk sales and join in for special events. www.shopsandwichfirst.com
  • 2, 9 WALKING TOUR OF SANDWICH VILLAGE. Meet at Sandwich Glass Museum at 9:30 AM. Free but donations welcome. Rain cancels tour. (508) 888-0251
  • 13 LITTLE MUSEUM EXPLORERS CLUB, Heritage Museums & Gardens. “Set Sail.” For families with 3-5 year olds. Registration required. 9:30-10:30 AM. (508) 888-3300
  • 22-23 HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL, Heritage Museums & Gardens. Activities include children’s performers, crafts and games. Registration required. 5:30-8:00 PM. (508) 888-3300
  • 23-24 HALLOWEEN HOOPLA, YMCA Cape Cod Camp Lyndon Center. (508) 362-6500, www.ymcacapecod.org

NOVEMBER 2010

  • 6 & 13 JULIETTE GORDON LOW EVENT, Heritage Museums & Gardens. Registration required. 9:30 AM-3:30 PM. (508) 888-3300
  • 17 LITTLE MUSEUM EXPLORERS CLUB, Heritage Museums & Gardens. “Slime + Goo = Fun.” For families with 3-5 year olds. Registration required. 9:30-10:30 AM. (508) 888-3300
  • 20 OLD MOTHER WEST WINDS CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR, Green Briar Nature Center & Jam Kitchen. 10:00 AM-4:00 PM. (508) 888-6870
  • 25 10TH ANNUALWE GATHER TOGETHER 5K RUN/WALK, (508) 224-3601 www.timeoutproductions.com
  • 26-28 HOLIDAYS AT HERITAGE, Heritage Museums & Gardens. Holiday decorations, musical performances, photos with Santa in the Model T, trees decorated by community organizations, etc. (508)888-3300
  • 26-December 17 SHOP SANDWICH, Visit local businesses for a complete calendar of events, open houses, and retail promotions. Enter a raffle drawing for $100 gift certificates
  • 28 LIGHTING OF THE CHRISTMAS TREE and reading of “The Littlest ChristmasTree.”On Shawme Pond. 5:45 PM. www.sandwichchamber.com

DECEMBER 2010

  • TBD TREE OF MEMORIES HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CARE OF CAPE COD REMEMBRANCE CEREMONY, Sandwich Public Library
  • 3 COMMUNITY CAROL SING, On the steps of the First Church of Christ, followed by hot cider and cookies at the Dan’lWebster Inn & Spa. Rain/snow date December 6. 7:00 PM
  • 3-5 NORTH POLE EXPRESS. Tickets available at www.sandwichchamber.com beginning on October 1
  • 3-5 & 10-12 HOLIDAYS AT HERITAGE, Heritage Museums & Gardens. Holiday decorations, musical performances, photos with Santa in the Model T, living trees decorated by community organizations. Ride the holiday carousel, shop in the museum store, and enjoy holiday treats and drop-in crafts. 5:00-9:00 PM. (508) 888-3300 x159
  • 4-5 COUNTRY CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE, Green Briar Nature Center & Jam Kitchen. 10:00 AM- 4:00 PM on Saturday, 1:00-4:00 PM Sunday. (508) 888-6870
  • 4 & 11 HOLLY DAYS OFFICIAL POSTAL CANCELLATION,www.sandwichchamber.com
  • 5-6 CHRISTMAS IN SANDWICH/HOLLY DAYS AT THE MUSEUM, Sandwich Glass Museum. Open house. (508) 888-0251
  • 10 HOLLY DAYS STORES & DOORS DECORATING CONTEST final entry date. www.sandwichchamber.com
  • 11 BREAKFAST WITH SANTA,YMCA Cape Cod Camp Lyndon Center. (508) 362-6500, www.ymcacapecod.org
  • 11 HOLLY DAYS PANCAKES WITH SANTA, Grange Hall, Old County Road. Seatings at 8:00, 9:00, and 10:00 AM. www.sandwichchamber.com
  • 11-12 COUNTRY CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE, Green Briar Nature Center & Jam Kitchen. 10:00 AM- 4:00 PM on Saturday, 1:00-4:00 PM on Sunday. (508) 888-6870
  • 12 HOLLY DAYS HOME TOUR. Noon-4:00 PM www.sandwichchamber.com
  • 15 LITTLE MUSEUM EXPLORERS CLUB, Heritage Museums & Gardens.“Movers & Shakers.” For families with 3-5 year olds. Registration required. 9:30-10:30 AM. (508) 888-3300
  • 29 HOLIDAY MOVIE NIGHT, Heritage Museums & Gardens. Popcorn, candy, and water available. 7:00-9:00 PM. (508) 888-3300