Back to School Time & the Welcome Mat is out at the Boys & Girls Club of Cape Cod!

The Club will be holding a Parent's Open House on Friday, September 11th from 5-7 PM.  ALL Club memberships need to be renewed for the new school year and forms and online payment are available on the Club's website.  The Club will reopen the Afterschool Program on Monday, September 14th.  The Club will be open from 2-6 PM for children in grades 1-6.  The Teen Program for grades 9-12 in the room off the cafeteria in Mashpee High School and then transitions to the Kraft Family Clubhouse from 6-8 PM on Thursday and until 10 PM on Fridays. The Teen Program kicks off with a teen party and free food on Friday Night, September 18th from 6-10 PM at the Clubhouse with the room at the High School open during the day the following Monday.

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The Barnstable County HOME Consortium has completed its 2015 Fiscal Year (July 1, 2014- June 30, 2015) utilizing U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Federal Fiscal Year 2014 HOME Program funds. The HOME Program was awarded $404,552 to carry out the goals and objectives set forth in the 2010- 2014 Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan for this period. A draft Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER), outlining the year's accomplishments and challenges is available for public comment.

The Consortium will conduct a public hearing on: Thursday, September 17, 2015 - 8:30 AM in the Innovation Room in the Open Cape Building in the Barnstable County Complex, 3195 Main Street, Barnstable, MA 02630.  Read more in English, Spanish or Portuguese.

The Workforce Education Resource Center (WERC) at Cape Cod Community College is your source for accessible, affordable Health Care Training Programs on Cape Cod.  WERC is the premier training resource provider for local businesses and organization on Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket, Plymouth and Southeastern Massachusetts.  Offerings include:

Home Health Aid Certificate: 9/9-10/28/15

Self-care for Health Care Professionals: 9/9-10/14/15

Reiki 1 for Health Care Practitioners: 11/7/15, 9 AM - 3 PM

Read more details on these programs.

NAMI Cape Cod & t he Islands will offer 12 week Family to Family Education courses for family members, significant others and caregivers of individuals living with mental illness.  The course is designed to help participants understand and support their loved one while maintaining their own well-being.  Topics include up-to-date information on various illnesses, medications and brain biology, empathy and communication skills. 

Classes will be held in:

Bourne on Mondays beginning in September from 6-8:30 PM

Barnstable Village, Tuesdays beginning September 9, 6-8:30 PM

All courses are being offered free of charge but registration is required.  Please call the NAMI office at 508/778-4277 or email ahoxie@namicapecod.org.  View flyer for more information.

Fall Prevention: September 15, 10-11 AM, Barnstable Senior Center, 825 Falmouth Rd., Hyannis.  Discussion on safety at home and out in public to prevent a fall and ideas and tips to maintain independence.  Free - RSVP to 508/862-4750.

Telephone Reassurance Program:  The Senior Center is offering this program, every weekday morning one of the Center volunteers calls seniors that liv e alone to make sure they are up and alright.  For most of these seniors this is the only contact with the outside world that may have that day.  If the volunteer does not get in touch with the senior after a few repeat calls they notify the Outreach Department who follows up with a home visit-safety check.  If you live alone or know a senior who does contact the Support Services department to get enrolled: Claudia @ 508/862-4754 or Judy @ 508/862-4752.

Need Transportation?: The Silver Express transportation program offers dependable service, courteous drivers and short wait times providing transportation to appointments, errands, and even a ride to the Barnstable Senior Center to attend activities.  All vans are handicap accessible and operate Monday - Friday on a first come/first serve basis.  Suggested voluntary contribution of $5 round trip.  Call 508/862-4752 for information. 

Adult Supportive Day Program: Designed to provide a comfortable atmosphere for elders to maintain independence, build new friendships and remain active while aging-in-place in the community.  Fees are income-based and transportation may be available.  Program hours: Monday-Friday, 9 AM - 3 PM.  Call 508/862-4765 for more information.

Brown Bag for Seniors Program:  The Barnstable Senior Center has a program to help with your food budget.  If  you get or will be getting fuel assistance or live in subsidized housing, or receive food stamps you will be eligible for the Brown Bag for Seniors Program.  The program consists of a free bag of groceries once a month consisting of healthy foods ranging from soup to cereal, meat to vegetables and even an occasional treat!  If you have limited mobility some home deliveries may be available.  Complete the Brown Bag application and mail to Outreach Department, Barnstable Senior Center, 825 Falmouth Rd., Hyannis, MA  02601. Call 508/862-4754 with questions.

Community Connections presents Cape Cod's most delicious fundraiser at Arnold's Lobster & Clam Bar, Route 6 in Eastham, on Friday, September 18th, 11:30 AM - 8:00 PM.

Stop by for a delicious lunch or dinner, play a round of mini-golf or two, and sample some premium ice cream.  A large portion of purchases made during this event will go to Community Connections, supporting those with disabilities and their families on Cape Cod and Southeastern MA.

Nick Harmansky of Hyannis Foreign Auto is once again, for the 9th year, riding for CHAMP Homes in the next Last Gasp Bike and Bake event to be held on September 20, 2015, organized by Cape Cod Charitable Funraisers.

To become a rider, complete the Biker Registration.  Read more....... 

The Cape & Islands Workforce Investment Board provides timely updates on Workforce training, career opportunities and youth information.

Peer to Peer Business Conference, September 24, 9 AM-3 PM.  Contract Neila Neary, Business Service Representative at Career Opportunities at 508/862-6134 or nneary@jteccorp.com for more information or to register.

Tips, Tricks & Shortcuts for the Office Worker workshop

September 22nd, 6-8 PM or September 24, 11 AM - 1 PM at the Cape Cod Community Media Center, Dennisport

Registration required at computerhelpcapecod@gmail.com

WIB Board of Directors Meeting: September 17

Youth Council Meeting: September 22nd

For details and additional information read more.....

The Cape Cod Center for Women (CCCW) is the only emergency domestic violence shelter on Cape Cod and the Islands dedicated to serving all individuals and families fleeing domestic violence.

CCCW is launching Child Therapy for Domestic Violence Survivors.  This program will provide free and confidential therapy to children who have experienced domestic violence.  In addition, CCCW will offer free and confidential wrap around counseling to safe parents, siblings and family members.  View flyer.  If you know a child in need please call the CCCW hotline at 508/564-7233 (SAFE).  Services are no cost and no insurance necessary.

The North Falmouth Congregational Church, 155 Old Main Rd., Falmouth will be hosting a benefit concert to support the new Child Therapy for Domestic Violence Survivors Program on Saturday, September 26th, 7:00 PM.  Tickets for the concert are $15 and you can also join for a $5 soup supper at 5:30 PM.  Call 508/563-2177 for tickets and more information.

Memory Help, Friday, September 25, 11:00 AM:  Are you concerned ab out a loved one's forgetfulness?  Join Maureen Bradley, LPN, CDP as she presents a special program on memory including tips on how to recognize the signs and strategies to help.  RSVP to 508/255-6164.

Hurricane & Emergency Preparedness workshop, Tuesday, September 29 at 10:00 AM at the Eastham Senior Center, 1405 Nauset Rd  Join Joseph Gordon, Barnstable County Emergency Management Director for this useful program followed by FREE lunch. 

Please RSVP to the Eastham Senior Center at 508/255-6164.

October 5, 5:30 - 8:00 PM: Bankruptcy Overview Workshop, Harwich Community Center, 100 Oak Street, Harwich.  No cost, donations accepted.  View flyer for more information.  Register at 508/430-8111 or info@wecancenter.org.

October 6-November 10, 5:30 - 7:00 PM:  Divorce Support Group, Harwich Community Center, 100 Oak Street, Harwich.

Suggested donation $5 per session or $25 for series if paid in advance.  No one turned away for inability to contribute.  View flyer for more information.  Register at 508/430-8111 or tracy@wecancenter.org.

Jesse Edsell-Vetter, hoarding intervention expert of the Metropolitan Boston Housing Partnership, will join the Cape Cod Hoarding Task Force on October 6, 2015, 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM, Harborview Conference Room, Barnstable County Complex, 3195 Main St. (Rte. 6A) , Barnstable Village to present an advanced hoarding training for home health workers. 

This event will be tailored to professionals who deal directly with individuals in their homes and address most effective ways to support and assist an individual with hoarding disorder.

This training is free, and for a $10 fee a box lunch will be provided. Lunch must be pre-ordered.  Please contact Erika Woods at 508/375-6620 or Erika.woods@barnstablecounty.org with questions.  View flyer & registration form.

The Quality of Life Management 2015 Summit, presented by Cape Cod Healthcare, is an opportunity to bring our Cape Cod community together to start to build on existing resources to improve opportunities to support quality of life to those facing effects of advancing or chronic illness.  The Free Summit will be held October 14th at the Cape Codder Resort, Hyannis.  View flyer.

Register today at www.capecodhealth.org/qualitysummit.  View brochure.  For more information call 508/957-7473.  RSVP by October 7th.

Cape Cod Healthcare presents: SCOPE of Pain (Safe and Competent Opioid Prescribing Education) trainings on October 21, 2015, 5:30-9:00 PM at Cape Cod Hospital in Hyannis and October 22, 2015, 5:30-9:00 PM at Falmouth Hospital.  Tuition is free, register now at www.scopeofpain.com.

SCOPE of Pain trainings are designed to help safely and competently manage patients with chronic pain, when appropriate, with opioid analgesics.  This training is for physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, dentists, optometrists, podiatrists and pharmacists.  View flyer for more information.

The Davenport Companies presents the 15th Annual Seaside LeMans, The Race for the Cape Cod Community on Saturday, September 12, 2015.  All proceeds of the race will benefit five non-profit agencies including Independence House, Calmer Choice, Cape Cod Healthcare, Cape Cod Maritime Museum and Katelynn's Closet.  Read more.....

Independence House was awarded a Violence Prevention Grant from Eastern Bank Charitable Foundation.  On November 5th from 7:30 - 9:30 AM at the Cape Codder Resort, Eastern Bank's Community Advocacy Awards ceremony will honor Lysetta Hurge-Putnam, Executive Director of Independence House for her domestic violence work on behalf of victims in the community and her leadership on domestic violence issues.

The Purple Purse Challenge is Coming!  The challenge, which runs from October 1-27, 2015 is an online-only campaign with numerous opportunities for donors to increase their donations with challenges and contests and an overall chance for Independence House to win up to $100,000 by the end of the 27 day challenge.  The goal is to raise funds for the Independence House Economic Empowerment Program which helps domestic violence survivors fight poverty and take control of their financial lives.  Stayed tuned for more information!

For more information about Independence House news visit their website.