August in Truro ...
August -- starts with summer, ends with a hint of fall. Although we lose an hour of sunlight, our warm surrounding waters keep our average air temperatures almost up to July's.
According to past records, we expect an average temperature of 69°F, with average lows of 61°F and highs of 77°F. We traditionally get a total of only 2.8 inches of rain (a bit more than July).
Below are some of the activities and events happening about town this month.
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Recreation and Beach Department
 Check out all the programs and activities offered by the Truro Recreation and Beach Department. This includes all kinds of new summer kickoff activities! More... |
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Library
 The Truro Public Library sponsors a wide variety of interesting events and presentations each month, for both adults and kids, not to mention free e-book downloads. More... |
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Council on Aging
 For current information on the COA's programs and services, please visit our web site.
Additional useful and helpful information can be found in the COA Log. |
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Concerts on the Green
 Thursday evenings in July and August at Snow's Park at 6:30 p.m. (except August 20th and 27th).
Concert goers are encouraged to bring picnics, blankets, and lawn chairs. No alcohol, please. Dogs must be leashed at all times. More... |
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Commission on Disabilities
 A picture is worth a thousand words! This visitor and her family made the most of their trip to the beach by using the new Access Mats at Head of the Meadow Beach. An expression of "Thank You" is given to the Community Preservation Commission; Kelly Clark Sullivan, Director of Beaches and Recreation; Jason Norton and the Department of Public Works; and to the voters of Truro who helped make Head of the Meadow Beach accessible to ALL! |
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Castle Hill Silent Art Auction
 Truro Center for the Arts at Castle Hill will host their 2015 Annual Silent Art Auction at the Castle Hill campus on Saturday, August 8, 2015 starting at 5 p.m. More... |
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Historical Society
 The Museum is open for the summer and through September 30. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Sunday 1 to 4:30 p.m. There's plenty happening in August so please do check out the events. More... |
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Truro Farmers' Market
 The Truro Educational Farmers' Market will be open 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. every Monday, all summer. Now you can join us for breakfast on the banks of the Pamet in the center of town. Come down for music, for local shopping of great fresh foods, and to see and meet family, friends and neighbors! |
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Truro Treasures - September 18-20
Attention all crafters for Truro Treasures weekend. This year we are doing a new format. We will have a greeter and all people will pass through the gym to attend other events. Please go online and download an application www.trurotreasures.org
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Truro Fire Department
 Sunburn, insect stings, deer/wood ticks, and dehydration can all spoil an otherwise good day. Be sure to use sunscreen and bug spray, to check for ticks, and to drink plenty of water. If nature gets the better of you, don't hesitate to call 911.
Beach fires are always a popular summertime activity. Permits are required, are free of charge, and are available through the Beach Office website. |
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Truro Cultural Council - Apply for Grants
 In just a little over two months the deadline for Truro Cultural Council applications will be here. All applications for Truro Cultural Council funding must be delivered to Town Hall or postmarked by October 15th. If you have a cultural, artistic or scientific event, class, or program you would like to present or act upon that will benefit the residents of the Truro or Cape Cod Community, now is the time to make your final preparations before completing your applications.
Visit www.massculturalcouncil.org for further information. Also, the Truro Cultural Council's programs are listed under the LCC, the Local Cultural Councils, within this website. |
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Truro Ag Fair
 Sunday of Labor Day Weekend, September 6, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Spend a delicious summer perfecting your favorite pie recipes for the Pie-Baking Contest, fatten up your best hen for the Barnyard Beauty Contest, or enter your prize-winning veggies in the Harvest Contests. And don't forget the Zucchini 500 races! Volunteer for a two-hour shift or just stop on by - there's music, fantastic food, loads more contests/activities, and fun for all. For more information or to volunteer or to sponsor, please see SustainableCAPE.org |
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Truro Food Pantry
 The Truro Food Pantry has launched a pilot project to collect surplus from local farmers. This year our coordinator will communicate with individual farmers who wish to participate. We will develop a timely system for specifying clearly which crops to harvest, where to walk, and any special guidelines.
Any farmer can initiate the process throughout the season by sending an e-mail to trurogleaners@gmail.com or call Sally at 508-349-2601. We will get back to you and work out an individual plan that suits your needs.
Our pantry clients are always grateful for the food provided. |
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Sincerely, Brian Boyle, Editor, and the
Truro eNewsletter Team |
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Public WiFi
Free WiFi service is available 24/7 on the Library front porch or from your auto in the Library parking lot, and within the building during normal Library hours. No password is required. |
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IN AN EMERGENCY
Call 9-1-1 |
 I can't change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination." -- Jimmy Dean, singer, actor and businessman
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