Volume 10, Issue 1
July/August 2014
a non-profit family resource center
cape cod children’s place
FAMILY NEWSLETTER
for families and caregivers of children living
Special
Thanks!
Summertime...
We’d like to extend a THANK YOU to
all those who made generous donations to make our First Annual
Wellfleet Harbor Hop such a success,
including: Mac’s Seafood, Winslow’s
Tavern, Wicked Oyster, Pearl, Sean
Lally, Personal Trainer, Arogonauta,
Supple Apothecary, Orleans Wine and
Support, Kerry Insurance Agency, Inc.,
Local Scoop, Truro Vineyard.
A big Thank You to Seamen’s Bank for
inviting us to participate in the bank’s
Walking Home fundraiser in early
May and selecting Cape Cod
Children’s Place as a co-beneficiary of
that event. Our walking team included Kate Macaulay, Sarah Nitsch
and children, plus several members of
our staff and Board of Directors including Kerry family, Gibson family,
Carns family, Karen Burns and her
daughter and grand-daughter, Kathy
Fee, and Cindy Horgan. Seamen’s
Bank donated $2,500 to us from
proceeds of that fundraiser.
Inside this issue:
10 Ideas cont...
2
Dads’ Talk
2
News You Can Use
3
Free Library Events
4,7
Truro Preview event
5
10 Ideas to Get You
and Your Child
Exploring Outdoors
(from families.naeyc.org)
1. Go for a nature
scavenger hunt.
Find something that:
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Is a certain color
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Is dry, wet, shiny, or
pretty
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Is tiny or huge
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The wind blows
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Crawls
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Has no legs, four legs,
or six legs
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Or make up your
own ideas!
2. Put a twist on your
scavenger hunt:
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Find three flowers that
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Playgroup news
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Summer recipe
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onetoughjob.org
Remember Hot weather
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poses a Danger for
Your Infant and Child,
Even on Mildly Warm
Days
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And much more!
different shapes, colors,
textures, and veins. You
and your child can imagine
you are scientists,
observing and documenting
what you see.
4. Follow an ant trail.
Look up and look down,
look all around, and feel
free to crawl on the ground.
Place a small piece of food
nearby and watch what
happens.
5. Observe a tree
throughout the
seasons.
Watch for leaf and flower
buds bursting in the
spring, insects in the
summer, and leaves
changing colors in the fall.
(continued on pg. 2)
Never Leave a Child Alone In A Car—In Warm Weather from
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Art Outside the Box
are different. Smell the
flowers. Close your eyes
and see if you can identify the flowers by
smell.
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Find a fuzzy leaf. Find
a leaf that releases an
aroma when crushed,
such as sage.
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Try finding things in
categories, such as
items with bark, items
that are high, or items
with branches.
3. Observe and sketch.
Examine items carefully
and draw what you see. For
example, find flowers of
different colors and point
out the petals and other
parts. Or find a variety of
leaves and observe the
The interior of cars,
even with the windows rolled down, can
heat up to dangerous
temperatures.
It takes only 20
minutes for the interior of a car to reach
120 degrees on a 70degree day.
After 40 minutes, the
interior of the car
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reaches 150 degrees.
Left in this situation,
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infants and children
become dehydrated,
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overheated and can pass
out or worse, die.
Infants and toddlers are
most at risk.
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82% of deaths due to
heat-related car injuries
occurred among children
ages 3 and under,
according to the U.S.
Center for Disease
Control.
On hot or even warm
days, do not leave your
child alone in the car.
We lead hectic lives, but
children must be
protected.
Never leave an infant or
child alone in a car.
Always take them inside
with you when doing
errands or visiting
friends.
Share this knowledge
and rule with others
who transport your
children—your spouse or
partner, babysitter,
daycare provider, and
other family members.
(continued on pg. 9)
Lower Cape Dads’ Talk
Summer 2014 schedule:
Wednesday, July 2
Wednesday, August 6
6:00—7:30 PM
Harwich Community Center
100 Oak St., Harwich
With Paul Melville, family support specialist. This
is a great place to connect with other local fathers
and chat about being a dad (or whatever else is on
your mind). All men are welcome to this nontherapeutic gathering, regardless of their
child(ren)’s age, their parenting situation, and
where they live. Free pizza and child care. Please
RSVP. Information or registration: Paul Melville at
508-771-4336 ext. 2
Sponsored by the Cape Cod Neighborhood Support
Coalition, Cape Cod Children’s Place, Harwich Early
Childhood Council, and the Youth Suicide Prevention
Project of the Community Health Center of Cape Cod.
It’s a great mistake, I
think, to put children off
with falsehoods and
nonsense, when their
growing powers of
observation and
discrimination excite in
them a desire to know
about things.
Anne Sullivan
10 Ideas to Get You and Your Child Exploring Outdoors (continued from pg. 1)
During all seasons, watch for visitors leaves. Find orange, yellow, purple,
to the tree—birds and small animals red, or brown leaves. Find a dry leaf
looking for food or a resting place.
and crunch it!
seedpods are touched? Ask your child
what he discovered during this
investigation.
6. Find nature in surprising
places.
8. Explore holes and mud.
10. Collect conservatively.
In an out-of-the-way corner, dig a
hole and pour water in it to see what
happens. Ask your child where she
thinks the water goes. Play with the
mud, squish it between your toes,
and jump over or in the hole. When
you are done, fill the hole with dirt
again, and check it later to see
what’s growing there.
Discuss collecting with your child. If
the ground is carpeted with acorns
or flowers, it’s probably okay to take
one unless it’s on a refuge where
collecting is prohibited. Examine
something for a few hours and then
let it go again. Keep fireflies in a jar
and release them the next morning.
Transfer fish, turtles, or frogs to an
aquarium for a night. Some fish will
survive in an aquarium if you
transfer them with the same water
from where your found them.
Look for places to explore near
where you live. Nature can hide in
the cracks of a sidewalk, under the
stairs, in abandoned lots, or on the
edges of manicured lawns.
7. Press flowers and leaves.
Find flowers and let them dry,
pressed between the pages of a
heavy book. Once they are dry, use
them to make crafts. For example,
put clear contact paper over the
flowers to make a placemat. In the
fall, try the same activity with
9. Explore seeds.
Find some weeds! How are their
seeds dispersed? Do the seeds cling
to your clothes, are they carried by
the wind, or are they flung when the
Satterly, Commons and Commons.
Families.naeyc.org
News You Can Use...
Infant Feeding Group:
Wednesday, July 16
10-11 am
Gabrielle Hathaway at Outer Cape
WIC, 79 Finlay Rd., Orleans
Happiest Baby on the Block:
Wednesday, August 20
10-11 am
Gabrielle Hathaway at Outer Cape
WIC, 79 Finlay Rd., Orleans
Free Fun Fridays!
60 Museums & Cultural Venues open
for free on Fridays all summer!
July 4th:
Heritage Museums & Gardens
Edward Gorey House
Jocob’s Pillow Dance Festival
Amelia Park Children’s Museum
Falmouth Museums on the Green
July 11th:
John F. Kennedy Presidential
Library and Museum
Kennedy Donovan Center
Peabody Essex Museum
Support Group:
Worcester Historical Museum
Eastham Area Parent/Caregivers
Fruitland's Museum
Support Group of those on the
Cape Cod Children’s Museum
Autism Spectrum and other
New England Historic Genealogical
Developmental Disabilities.
Tuesdays, July 29 and August 26
Society
10:30 am-12 pm
Pilgrim Hall Museum
At Eastham Senior Center, 1405
July 18th:
Nauset Rd. Contact Juliane Dillon at Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Ocean Explorium
508-385-6019 x 125 or via e-mail at
The Eric Carle Museum
[email protected]
Larz Anderson Auto Museum
Springfield Museums
Free Informal Summer
Playground Playgroups for July Mass Audubon’s Boston Nature
Center
& August:
9 am –11 am
Sandwich Glass Museum
Come early or stay late, it’s up to you!
July 25th:
Check out Lower Cape Moms Group The Freedom Trail Foundation
Facebook page for location updates Battleship Cove
Children’s Museum in Easton
Mondays: Chatham Playground,
Tower Hill Botanic Garden
Depot Rd. next to Veteran’s Field
Tuesdays: Puma Park Playground Arnold Arboretum of Harvard
University
next to Truro Public Library
Cape Cod Museum of Art
Wednesdays: Brooks Park Oak
Danforth Art
Street in Harwich
Thursdays: Baker’s Field Wellfleet
August 1st:
Fridays: Orleans Playground next Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
Commonwealth Shakespeare
to Eldredge Park
Company
Saturdays: Orleans Elementary
American Textile History Museum
School Playground behind OES
These play dates are not led by
The Discovery Museums
anyone specific so if you see another Hancock Shaker Village
Concord Museum
family, say hi!
Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center
August 8th:
Boston Harbor Islands National Park
Clark Art Institute
Wenham Museum
USS Constitution Museum
Children’s Museum at Holyoke
Volleyball Hall of Fame
Fuller Craft Museum
August 15th:
The Institute of Contemporary Art/
Boston
Plimoth Plantation
Garden in the Woods
Museum of Russian Icons
Fitchburg Art Museum
Historic Deerfield
Reagle Music Theatre
August 22nd:
Boston Children’s Museum
Museum of African American History
August 30th:
Plimoth Plantation
The Discovery Museums
New Repertory Theatre
Ecotarium
Norman Rockwell Museum
The Mount: Edith Wharton’s Home
Visit highlandstreet.org for more
information
The Rocking Unicorn
The Rocking Unicorn Nursery School
in Chatham has full and part-day
preschool enrollment options available for the 2014-2015 school year. (3,
4 & 5 year olds). Please visit our website @ www.therockingunicorn.com
(http://wwwtherockingunicorn.com)
to view program details. Contact
Gretchen Kolb Cauble, M.S. Ed. At
(508) 945-0611. We are celebrating 33
years of nurturing and educating
children and families on Cape Cod.
Free Summer Fun at your local library...
Brooks Free Library, Harwich
508-430-7562
Storytime—Tuesdays at 10:30 am
Storytime—Fridays 10:30 am
Creative Movement—2nd & 4th
Wednesdays 11:15 am
Tues., July 1, 2:30 pm—Science
Brewster Ladies’ Library
Craft: Icy Science Treat
508-896-3913
Thurs., July 2, 2:30 pm—Process
Thurs., July 3, 2 pm—Boston
Fun Art (Toddlers—grade 5)
Museum of Science: Super Cold
Tues., July 8, 2:30 pm—Science
Science (ages 8 and up)
Craft: Worm Fun!
Saturday, July 5, 10 am—Meet the
Wed., July 9, 3 pm—Mad Science
Whitecaps
Thurs., July 10, 2 pm—Big Ryan’s
Tuesday, July 8, 10:30 am—Kim
Torres Science Workshop: Kitchen Tall Tales
Sat., July 12, 11 am—Animal World
Chemistry (ages 3 and up)
Experience
Thurs., July 10, 2 pm—Sparky’s
Tues., July 15, 2:3 pm—Science
Puppets
Friday, July 11, 2 pm—Jungle Jim
Craft: Ladybug Release
Jedi Training (ages 4 & up, registra- Thurs., July 17, 12 pm-3:30 pm—
tion required)
Barn Babies—baby farm animals
Sat., July 12, 1 pm—Teen Anime
visit the library. 3 sessions, registraShowing
tion required.
Tues., July 15, 10:30 am—Kim Tor8-10 pm—Movies in the Park: Desres Science Workshop: Birds (ages picable Me 2
3 & up)
Sat., July 19, 2 pm—Father Goose
Thurs., July 17, 2 pm—Boston MuTales
seum of Science: The Sound of
Tues., July 22, 2:30 pm—
Science (ages 8 & up)
Science Craft: Slime
Fri., July 18, 2 pm—Andrew PiWed., July 23, 1 pm—Harwich
nard Magic Show
Mariners Storytime
Tues., July 22, 10:30 am—Kim TorThurs., July 24, 2 pm—Magic Show
res Science Workshops: Amazing
Friday, July 25, 12—3 pm—Tales to
Animals (ages 3 & up)
Tails
Thurs., July 24, 3 pm—Kids’ Book
Club: Harry Potter and the SorTues., July 29, 10 am—3 pm—
cerer’s Stone
Coastal Explorer Van
Fri., July 25, 2 pm—Curious CreaWed., July 30, 2:30—3:30 pm—
tures Animal Show
Swimmy Puppet Show
Sat., July 26, 1 pm—Games Day
Thurs., July 31, 3 pm—Lego Free
(ages 8 and up)
Play
Tues., July 29, 10:30 am—Kim TorTues., Aug 5, 10:30 am—Pitter Patres Science Workshop: Cape Cod
ter Puppets
Sea Life (ages 3 and up)
Fri., Aug. 8, 10:30 am— Nursery
Wed., July 30, 2 pm—Teen Henna
Rhyme Time
Party
Tues., Aug. 12, 2 pm—Science Craft
Thurs., July 31, 1 pm—Harry PotThurs., Aug. 14, 2 pm—Rainforest
ter’s Birthday Celebration
Reptiles
Sat., Aug. 2, 2 pm—Teen Forensic
Fri., Aug. 15, 2:30—Tales to Tails
Science Presentation
Tues., Aug. 5, 1 pm—Storyteller
Eastham Public Library
Roger Tincknell
Thurs., Aug. 7, 3 pm—Kids’ Book
508-240-5950
Club: The Lightning Thief
Free Craft hour at the library—
Thurs., Aug 14, 2 pm—Wii Party
Wednesdays 1-2 pm
Fri., Aug. 15, 2 pm—End of SumPajama Storytime at the
Page
mer4Reading Party with Magic
library—Thursdays 7/10 through
Show
7/31, 6:30 pm
Preschool Storytime—Fridays
10:30 am
Free fun family programs at the
Eastham Senior Center—Tuesdays
at 6:30 pm:
7/8— “Magician Scott Jameson”
7/15—”Trevor the Juggler”
7/22—”Sciencetellers”
7/29—”The Elbows”
8/5—”Creature Teachers”
Sat., Aug. 2, 10:30 am—End of the
Summer Reading Program
Party—”Hot Jazz, Cool Scoops”
Eldredge Public Library,
Chatham
508-945-5170
(most programs require preregistration)
Crafternoons—Mondays, July 7thAug. 11th—3 pm (Gr. K to 3)
Drop-in Storyhour—Saturdays,
July 5th-Aug. 30th—10:30 am (3—5
yrs.)
Hungry Little Readers—Mondays
July 7th-Aug. 11th—10:15 am (3 & 4
yrs.)
Wee Read Storytime/Playgroup—
Fridays July 11th—Aug. 15th. Session I (12-18 mos.) 9:15 am and Session II (18 mos—3 yrs) 11 am
Tues, July 15, 1:30 pm—Brett
Outchcunis Returns! Yo’yos,
Music and Dance (Gr. K and up)
Thurs., July 17, 10 am—12:30 pm—
Barn Babies
Sat., July 19, 10:30 am—Sing-Along
with Nappy’s Puppets
Tues., July 22, 1:30 pm, Boston
Museum of Science
Presents...Engineering Bridges
(Gr. K—2)
Fri. July 25, 10 am—Making Music
with Ellen Hoffman (Ages 2-3 yrs)
Tues., July 29, 1:30 pm, Violet the
Clown’s Career Day (Gr. K & up)
Sat., Aug. 9, 10:30 am—Mr. Vinny’s
Little Puppet Show
Sat.. Aug. 23, 10:30 am—Pitter
Patter Puppets
Volunteers Needed
We are always looking for
volunteers to help out in
advance with raffle
organization and during the
afternoon and evening of
August 4th at Ocean Edge
Resort. Please contact Karen
at CCCP if you are interested.
We are still accepting
donations of quality items for
the silent auction or raffle
portions of the auction—let us
know if you have any hot
leads!
Golf Tournament 11:30 am
shotgun start
Our bramble format golf tournament
includes 18-hole round of play, golf
cart, lunch, prizes, and entry to the
Cocktail Reception at the Ocean Edge
Mansion Ballroom with silent and
live auctions. The spectacular Ocean
Edge Resort is Cape Cod’s only
Nicklaus Design private golf course.
Enjoy the natural, rolling hills and
dramatic elevation changes. This is a
challenging course strategically
designed for all levels of play.
Registration is $170 per player, or
$700 for a foursome.
For more information or to register visit
www.capecodchildrensplace.com or call 508.240.3310
Art Outside the Box Lunchbox Auction & Gala Cocktail Reception 5 —7:30 PM
The 10th Anniversary Art Outside the Box Lunchbox Auction features hand-painted lunchboxes by Cape
Cod’s top artists. The juxtaposition of original fine art painted on such a utilitarian object is part of the
unique charm of this auction. Art collectors and families alike enjoy bidding on the lunchbox paintings
in our silent and live auctions. Featured artist of the 10th Anniversary Auction is Anne Packard
of the Packard Gallery in Provincetown, who has painted several lunchboxes for us before. We are
honored by her commitment and thank her for her generosity. Other participating lunchbox artists
include Elizabeth Mumford, Hans de Castellane, Dale Michaels Wade, SelinaTrieff, Gerald Simcoe,
Richard Muccini, Vera Champlin, Greg Mentzer, Donna Knight, Dorothy Strauss and others. Also up for
bid are original paintings by well-known artists, sculpture, photography, pottery, glass, jewelry and
other artisanal crafts. Also—unique experiences, exotic travel, sport tickets and coveted raffle items.
Tickets to the Cocktail Reception (without golf) in the Ocean Edge Mansion Ballroom are $55 in advance
and $60 at the door, or $750 for a reserved table for 10. The evening includes passed hors d’oeuvres,
Wellfleet Oyster bar, and hearty food stations. Cash Bar.
Free Summer Fun at your local library...
Wellfleet Public Library
Provincetown Public Library
508-487-7094
508-349-0310
Fri., July 11, 11 am—Animal World
Experience
Toddler Tales Storytime
Fri., July 18, 11 am—Face Painting
Fridays, 10:30 am
with Jennifer Stratton
(Additional
special guests to be
Fri., July 25, 11 am—Jay Mankita
Announced)
in Concert
July 25—Denya’s Music and
Tues., July 29, 11 am—Gregory AlMovement for Toddlers
len presents: Chicken Boy
Aug.
1—Vermont PuppeTree: Leo
Fri., Aug. 1, 11 am—Domino the
Lionni’s Swimmy
Great
Fri. Aug. 8, 11 am—Big Ryan’s Tall
Evening Entertainment:
Tales
Tues., Jul 22, 7 pm—Lighthouse
Fri., Aug. 15, 11 am—The Elbows
Cape Cod National Seashore at
Chamber Players
the Library—Tuesdays July 8, 22,
Sat.,
Aug.
2, 6:30 pm—Brooklyn's
Snow Library, Orleans
and Aug. 5, 10 am
own
Rolie
Polie Guacamole!
508-240-3760
Thurs.
Aug.
21,
7 pm—Folk Singer
Pajama StoryTime—Wednesdays
Wednesday Night is Family Night
David Grover
at 6:30 pm for 3-6 year olds
6:30 pm
Tues., July 1, 4 pm—Ice Cream
July
2
—Marvelous
Marvin
Author Book Talk and Book
Party Kick-off
July
9—Alex
the
Jester
Signing:
Tues., July 8, 4 pm—Diane
July
16—Birds!!
Sara
Pennypacker
of the Clementine
Edgecomb, story teller
July 23—Trevor the Juggler
Series books
Thurs., July 10, 11 am—Craft:
Aug. 6—Folk Music and Songs of
Thurs., Aug. 14, 5:30 pm
Bubble Art
the Sea
Tues., July 15, 10 am to 4 pm—Story
Aug. 13—Anne & Ken Hicks
Arts & Sciences in the Afternoon
Walk
Aug.
20—Walter
Wick
Registration required (ages 7 –
Thurs., July 17, 11 am—Lucy’s
Aug.
27—Jacqueline
Woodson
12): call or visit the library
experiments
Science Experiments and Activities
Tues., July 22, 4 pm—Science
Fri., July 11, 10 am—Sharks and
Tellers show
with research and practicing scientist
their Kin
Thurs., July 24, 11 am—Craft:
When: most Wednesday and
Tues., July 15, 10 am—3 pm—
Build a Rocket
Thursday afternoons, 2:30 – 4:30
Coastal Explorer
Tues., July 29, 4 pm—Craft: Fish
Wed., July 9 – Sculpture and Art
Wed., July 16, 1 pm—Amazing
prints
with Connie Hatch
Sword presentation by Jeff
Thurs., July 31, 11 am—Keith
Thurs.,
July 10 – Zoetropes, Pirate
Goodhind
Michael Johnson Bubble show
Flags, and More
Fri., July 18, 9:30 am—Tales to
Tues., Aug. 5, 4 pm—Curious
Wed.,
July
16 – Origami with
Tails
Creatures show
Naomi
and Bella
Thurs., Aug. 7, 11 am—Craft: build Fri., Aug. 8, 1 pm—Volcano Science
Thurs.,
July
17
– Create a Book
Tues.,
Aug.
12,
10
am—Ocean
a birds nest
Adaptations
Wed.,
July
23
and
Thursday July 24
Tues., Aug. 12, 4 pm—Craft: build
–
Adriana’s
Ocean
Art & Science
a robot
Maker
Sessions
(please
sign-up)
Thurs.,
July
31
–
Recycled
Art with
Thurs., Aug. 14, 11 am—Jungle
Tues.,
July
1,
10
am—Fun
with
Vicky
Tomayko
Jim’s Build a Better Mousetrap
Duct Tape
Thurs., Aug. 7 – Print-making with
show
Fri., July 25, 10 am—Origami
Robert Shreefter
Truro Public Library
Sat., July 26, 10 am—Paracord
508-487-1125
Wed., Aug. 13 – Museum of
Project
Storytime—Thursdays, 10:30 am
Science: Engineering Windmills
Tues., July 29, 10 am—Squint
Thurs., Aug. 14 – RI Computer
Painting
Saturday Book Group. 10 am—
Museum:
Robotics on the Run
Fri., Aug. 1, 1 pm—Learn to Solder
Copies of books will be available at
Wed., Aug. 20 – Collage with
the circulation desk one week before
Robert Shreefter
Family Movie Time
we meet for some fun book-related
Thurs.,
Aug. 21 – Museum of
activities. Ages 8-12 will meet on 7/5 Sat., July 12—The Absent Minded
Science:
Live Reptiles!
Professor
& 8/2. Ages 4-8 will meet on 7/19 &
Sat., Aug. 9, 10 am—Winged
8/16.
Migration
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Children’s Community Garden—
every Thursday 3-4 pm
Playgroup News...
Baby’s 1st Year
Stroller Walks...
8 am—noon
These free
Read a book with your children while you
shop for locally sourced goods!
activities are
offered in the
Lower/Outer
Cape towns for
children aged
birth-3,
accompanied by a
parent or caregiver.
Call 508-2403310 for more
information.
StoryWalks at the Orleans Farmer’s
Market
With Lucy Gilmore
21 Old Colony Way, Orleans
Days: Every Tuesday beginning July
1 through September 30
Time: 9:15 am
Where: Salt Pond Visitor’s Center,
Eastham (we’ll meet at the bench by
the entrance to the bike trail)
Join Monica Keefe-Hess, Parent Education Coordinator for Cape Cod
Children’s Place each Tuesday morning to walk, talk, share stories, ask
questions, and get familiar with resources that support you. In the
event of inclement weather, we’ll
meet for some indoor fun at Cape Cod
Children’s Place, 10 Ballwic Rd.,
Eastham. For more information, call
Monica Keefe-Hess at 508-240-3310
or email
[email protected]
Monday Morning Meet-Up…
Saturday, July 12th: Growing Vegetable
Soup by Lois Ehlert
Saturday, August 16th: The Ugly
Vegetables by Grace Lin
Join Lucy Gilmore at Eldredge Parkway Playground (next to ball field),
Orleans. Mondays, July 7, 14, 21 and
August 11, 18, 25
9—10:30 am
Funding support for most of these programs is provided by grants from the
Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care & Children’s
Trust, administered by Cape Cod Children’s Place.
Grilled Zucchini and Summer Squash Salad with Basil-Parmesan Dressing
(epicurious.com)
Ingredients:
4 medium-large zucchini, trimmed,
halved lengthwise
4 medium-large yellow crookneck
squash, trimmed, halved lengthwise
5 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
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5. Cut vegetables diagonally into 1-inchwide pieces.
6. Place in large bowl. Add basil, Parmesan
cheese, balsamic vinegar
7. Season to taste with salt and pepper and
serve.
Directions:
1. Prepare grill to medium heat
2. Place zucchini and crookneck squash on
large baking sheet; brush all over with 3
tablespoons oil. Sprinkle with salt and
pepper.
3. Grill vegetables until tender and brown,
turning occasionally, about 10 minutes.
4. Transfer to plate and cool.
Never Leave a Child Alone in a Car (continued from page 1)
Remember, your child is
your tope priority and
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keeping him or her safe is
essential. Here are some
tips on how to get your
tasks done while keeping
your child safe.
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Bring a friend. Ask an
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adult you trust to come
along for a ride to the
store, gas station or while
running errands.
Plan ahead. Run er∙
rands after nap time
when your child is less
likely to fall asleep in the
car.
Use drive-thru banking. Keep deposit slips
and
envelopes in your
car glove box. Use drive
thru tellers and ATM
when running around
with kids.
Flex your time at
work. If possible, work a
half day and use the additional time to get your
monthly tasks done.
Set-up a regular babysitting swap with another parent. Take
turns babysitting another
parent’s children while
they run errands. Take
the kids to the park, for a
walk, or hang out in your
backyard. Next time it
will be your turn to check
off your to-do list without
distractions.
For other summer related
safety tips please click on the
following link:
http://www.mass.gov/
childadvocate/docs/summersafety-tips.pdf
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This edition of the Cape Cod Children’s Place Family Newsletter was made possible through the generosity of the Cahn Funds for Social Change and the
Children’s Trust.
HELPFUL FAMILY CONTACTS & RESOURCES
For a more comprehensive list of resources and services check out The Lower Cape Family Resource Guide on-line at
www.capecodchildrensplace.com or request a copy at 508.240.3310.
A Baby Center
508.771.8157
Basic items for infants and toddlers up to age three living on Cape Cod and Islands
Al-anon
508.394.4555
Offering support for friends and families of problem drinkers
Cape & Island Breast Feeding Warm Line
888.890.2229
Lactation services and classes are available to local Cape and Islands mothers
Child Support Enforcement-Mass DOR
508.771.2414 x 3 Assistance in enforcing the financial responsibilities of parenthood
Consumer Credit Counseling
800.208.2227
Budgeting and debt consolidation assistance
Family Support Program and Maternal
Depression/Cindy Horgan
Fuel Assistance Program
508.240.3310
Free referrals to parenting resources, child and family therapists, etc.
508.746.6707
Emergency fuel/heating help
Healthy Connections
508.255-1903
Referrals for free/low cost health insurance
Homeless Prevention Council
508.255.9667
Counseling, advocacy, resources and referral services
Independence House
La Leche League/Gabrielle
508.771.6507
508.237.8786
Cape Cod’s Resource Center for Victims & Survivors of Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault.
Providing education, information, and support to women who want to breastfeed
Lower Cape Outreach Council
508.240.0694
Providing short-term emergency assistance to Lower Cape families and individuals
Mass APEAL
508.349.1173
Free clothing as well as information on Serve New England Program
MSPCC
800.272.9722
Protecting and promoting the rights and well-being of children & families
Outer Cape Health Services
508.349.3131
Outer Cape Women, Infants and Children’s
(WIC) Nutrition Program
Parental Stress Line
800.675.1188
Providing high quality primary healthcare to those living in or visiting the 8 Lower/Outer Cape
towns, regardless of their financial situation
Supplemental foods, health care referrals, and nutrition education
800.632.8188
A free, confidential, and anonymous 24-hour parent helpline for parental support
Provincetown Family Resource Center
800.871.9535 or Providing support, referrals, and financial aid through the John A. Henry Trust administered by
508.237.2688
Cape Cod Children's Place
866.430.8111
Assisting Cape Cod women through the transition of divorce, career change or growth, job loss,
illness, or retirement
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