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What's Happening Wednesday 10-16-24

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MASHPEE CUB SCOUTS PACK 36 -- PUMPKIN DROP 

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20TH AT 3:00 PM

MASHPEE MIDDLE-HIGH SCHOOL PARKING LOT

ALL ARE WELCOME!

SMASHING good time to learn about Scouting!

TRUNK OR TREAT

A safe, fun, free event for the whole family

Thursday, October 31st, 5:30 PM-8:00 PM

1205 Nathan Ellis Highway

 

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"What's Happening" Wednesday

 

October16,2024

WELCOME TO "WHAT'S HAPPENING" WEDNESDAY!

FEATURING INFORMATION ON UPCOMING

SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY EVENTS

 

INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE -- SUPERINTENDENT SEARCH

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16TH AT 5:30 PM

QUASHNET SCHOOL LIBRARY

An extended period of public comment will be held to gather the community's views on the qualities, experiences and characteristics they seek in a new permanent Superintendent.

We invite parents, guardians, town officials and community members to participate in this important process.

Anyone unable to attend can provide input by emailing

Don Myers, School Committee Chair

dmyers@mpspk12.org

MASHPEE SUPERINTENDENT SEARCH -- YOUR INPUT IS IMPORTANT!

 

Wednesday, Oct 16, 2024, 05:30 PM

Quashnet School, Old Barnstable Road, Mashpee, MA, USA

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🎃🎃MASHPEE CUB SCOUTS PACK 36 -- PUMPKIN DROP 🎃🎃

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20TH AT 3:00 PM

MASHPEE MIDDLE-HIGH SCHOOL PARKING LOT

ALL ARE WELCOME!

SMASHING good time to learn about Scouting!

Scouts created enclosures to save their pumpkins from a 30' drop!

Guest pumpkin enclosures welcome.

Guest pumpkin enclosures welcome.

Email erinb.pack36@gmail.com for entry rules

LEARN MORE ABOUT PACK 36: pack36mashpee.org

 

TRUNK OR TREAT

A safe, fun, free event for the whole family

Thursday, October 31st, 5:30 PM-8:00 PM

1205 Nathan Ellis Highway

 

WAPANAAK IMMERSION CLASS AT MASHPEE MIDDLE-HIGH SCHOOL

The Mashpee Wampanoag Indian Education Department is partnering with WLRP to offer

‘Wôp only, no English’ language class

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WHEN: Every Friday morning at 10:14 AM beginning November 15th

WHERE: Mashpee Middle-High School Indian Education Room

WHO: Any Wampanoag student or student in a Wampanoag household in grades 7 - 12

 

THIS IS A VOLUNTARY CLASS

SIGN-UP IS REQUIRED BY USING THE FORM HERE

 

October 22nd from 6:00 PM-7:30 PM via ZOOM

CLICK HERE to learn more and get meeting link

A Caregiver's Guide to Childhood Emotional & Behavioral Regulation

with Rachel Darsch, LICSW

Learn strategies you can use at home to help your child regulate their emotions and behaviors.

Gain knowledge on the topics below and how to implement them in real life situations.

Coping

Mindfulness

Cognitive Behavioral Techniques

Emotions and the Brain

De-escalation Skills

and More!

SATURDAY STEAM

Saturday, October 26

11 AM - 1 PM

Mashpee Public Library

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Join Mary Wilson for an interactive learning practice that stimulates creativity and thinking skills! Explore concepts of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math using a variety of documentation and observation tools, as well as, fall-themed stories.

No cost thanks to the Coordinated Family & Community Engagement (CFCE) Grant

MADE AT THE MUSEUM: ANIMALS IN ART

Thursdays, October 10th-October 31st

1 PM-1:45 PM

Ages 3-6 (siblings welcome)

Museums on the Green - 55 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth

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This parent-child play & learn series encourages hands-on play and discovery! Join Mary Wilson to explore animals in the art and artifacts at the Museums on the Green then get crafty with a hands-on art activity to take home.

No cost thanks to Falmouth Historical Society's Caroline S. Lloyd Memorial Fund and the Coordinated Family & Community Engagement (CFCE) Grant

 

MASHPEE SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION TRUST

Ted O'Rourke Memorial Golf Tournament

Monday, October 21st at 11:00 AM

Willowbend Country Club

For more information: www.MashpeeScholarship.org

 

FALL PROGRAMS AT THE WAQUOIT BAY RESERVE

There is no charge for our programs

Registration is preferred for most programs; however, walk-ins are welcome

www.waquoitbayreserve.org

  • Autumn Estuary Adventure : Friday, October 1 from 11AM-2PM
  • South Cape Beach Clean-up: Saturday, October 19 from 10AM - 12:30 PM
  • Southeast Walking Club South Cape Beach Dead Neck Trail: Saturday, October 19 from 1PM-3 PM

 

 

CAPE COD PARENTING CLASSES - FALL 2024

Active Parenting is an evidence-based parenting class for families with children ages 0-5 years with Cape Cod Family Resource Center Call (508) 815-5100

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren is a support group for grandparents and kinship caregivers raising children. Meets the third Tuesday of every month with Cape Cod Family Resource Center. Registration required. Call (508) 815-5100.

Nurturing Fathers is a 13-week in-person parenting class offering father's the opportunity to enhance their parenting skills with Cape Cod Family Resource Center. Thursdays from 6-8pm starting September 12, 2024. Dinner provided. Call (508) 815-5100.

Birth & Beyond: A Family Experience a series of four (4) classes intended before the birth of your baby for those 6 to 8 months pregnant. Expectant parents will learn about the labor and birth process, relaxation techniques, pain management, cesarean birth, breastfeeding and what to expect with immediate newborn care with Cape Cod Healthcare.

The Basics of Baby Care for parents, grandparents and caregivers to learn the basics of newborn care including family adjustment and soothing techniques as well as bathing, swaddling, baby safety, sleep and normal newborn appearance with Cape Cod Healthcare.

Our New Baby a virtual class for siblings welcoming a new baby into the family. Explore feelings about becoming a big brother or sister with age-appropriate discussions about the arrival of the baby including role-playing with Cape Cod Healthcare

Ongoing Classes

Active Parenting Online Complete the lessons wherever and whenever you like, and review past lessons as many times as you need during the enrollment period. Online classes also allow you to connect virtually with other parents to hold discussions and complete activities. (Enrollment period differs depending on class.)

 

Mashpee Travel Basketball

REGISTRATION OPEN

For boys & girls in grades 4-8

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EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION: $200 IF REGISTERED & PAID BY 10/31

REGULAR PRICE: $250 AFTER 11/1

BIT.LY/MASHPEETRAVELBASKETBALLREG

Registration fee covers all costs associated with participation in the Cape Hoops League,

including league registration, gym fees, referees, and more.

It does not include uniforms or pre/post-season tournament fees.

How to Pay: Mail a check to: 40 South Sandwich Road, Mashpee, MA 02649

OR

Venmo @parish18 (please include the player's first and last name in the note)

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT

mashpeetravelbasketball@gmail.com

 

MASHPEE YOUTH SOCCER REGISTER FOR SPRING 2025 SEASON!

TRAVEL SOCCER

BOYS & GIRLS

GRADES 2-12

REGISTRATION OPEN NOW!

  • 1-2 practices per week and 8 games in the South Coast Soccer League (4 home/4 away)
  • Prior soccer experience highly recommended
  • Purchase of a new uniform is required (not included in tuition)
  • Register for $25 deposit to hold a spot
  • Registration Deadline - November 10th

COST PER PLAYER

$225.00

FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE

CONTACT mashpeeyouthsoccerclub@gmail.com FOR MORE INFORMATION

 

 
MASHPEE BOOSTERS CLUB HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR

Mashpee Middle-High School

Saturday, November 9th

9 AM - 3 PM

*Candles *Jewelry *Home Decor

*Crafts *Wall Art

*Raffles *Bake Sale *and More

Proceeds benefit the Mashpee Boosters After Prom Event

VOLUNTEER BOARD MEMBERS NEEDED

CAR SEAT MOMMA is looking for VOLUNTEER BOARD MEMBERS

ARE YOU:

  • PASSIONATE - Committed to child safety and car seat advocacy
  • EXPERIENCED - Knowledgeable in nonprofit management, fundraising, or child safety regulations
  • COLLABORATIVE - Able to work well with others and support the organization's vision
  • STRATEGIC - Skilled at long-term planning and decision making for organizational growth

Interested?

Reach out to Jenn at info@carseatmomma.org

Virtual Family Night

Virtual Family Night

An arts-based grief group for families with children

Sharing Kindness is offering a monthly virtual grief support group for families with children ages 6-17, which features arts-based activities for all ages geared toward navigating grief, honoring memories, and making meaning after a death loss. Materials for activities will be mailed to families prior to each group.

WHEN: 2nd Tuesday of each month from 5:30 PM-7:30 PM

WHERE: Via Zoom from wherever you are!

HOW IT WORKS: Families are welcome to join any or all of these virtual events throughout the year. Registration is required at least a week prior to each group.

Learn more and register:

SharingKindness.org/virtual-family-night

FAMILY GRIEF GROUP FOR FAMILIES WITH TEENS & TWEENS

A death loss affects the whole family, and everyone processes their grief differently. Sharing Kindness offers free clinician-led peer grief support designed to meet the needs of families with tweens (ages 9-12) and teens (ages 13-17) on Cape Cod. Our family program runs for the academic year.

WHEN: 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month, 5:30 PM-7:30 PM

WHERE: South Harwich, MA

HOW IT WORKS: Starts with a light supper at 5:30 PM, followed by separate groups for parents/caregivers and children from 6:00 PM-7:30 PM

Learn more and register:

SharingKindness.org/family-grief-groups