Christmas on Cape Cod 2012

From Provincetown to Falmouth, and every town in between, visitors can delight in a myriad of special events as the Cape’s finest establishments and attractions have come together in the spirit of Christmas to present an entire month of holiday cheer and special offers, all designed to start new traditions or revive cherished Christmas memories. The Cape Cod Chamber also is rolling out a special “Christmas on Cape Cod Passport”, which will encourage people to shop locally and provide the opportunity to win $9,000 in prizes.

Santa will be making several appearances spreading holiday cheer for the Christmas season! To list a few:

Cape Cod Mall (11/16/12 to 12/24/12) Visitors will have a chance to visit with Santa and his helpers as they share their wishes from their own Christmas lists. Receive a photo with Santa for a festive holiday memory while visiting.

Patriot Square (12/1/12 at 1pm): Santa arrives by helicopter into Dennis Patriot Square.Bring your children out to watch Santa fly into Dennis. recieve free Candy Canes and have your photo taken with Santa for $2 by Orleans Camera

Breakfast with Santa (2/1/12 at 9:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m). Seating with the family favorite “Breakfast with Santa” at the British Beer Company

 Santa on Main Street, Hyannis (12/1/12 at 12noon): Santa will be arriving by antique fire truck in front of Rockland Trust. There will be free activities up and down Main Street ranging from sending Christmas cards to the troops at Harley Davidson to the Cookie Stroll Contest to bands playing, carolers caroling, an international food sampling and a free magic show.

Christmas Harbor Boat Parade (12/1/12 at 4 p.m., weather permitting): Everyone will gather at the Hyannis harbor to enjoy the beautifully decorated boat parade. See the boats enter the harbor as harbor businesses and homes light up to welcome Santa. There will be free parking at Bismore Park, plus food, drinks and music. At 5:40 Santa makes an appearance to meet with the children and is surrounded by a selection of lively activities

49th Annual Falmouth Christmas Parade (12/2/12 at 12noon): Parade steps off at noontime at the Falmouth Mall and proceeds down Main Street to the Village Green. Known as Southeastern Massachusetts’ largest holiday parade featuring theme decorated floats, marching bands, live animals, costumed characters and Santa Claus! For more info.

The Polar Express aboard the Cape Cod Central Railroad – a magical journey along the Cape’s countryside based on the popular holiday book and movie. Children, encouraged to come in their pajamas, will delight in hearing the story, enjoying cocoa and treats, and meeting the cast of characters from the story, including Santa. Trains will depart the Buzzards Bay and Hyannis stations with multiple trips every weekend (schedules).

Illumination Ceremony at Drummer Boy Park, Brewster (11/30/12 at 4pm): Luminaries, music and caroling, tree and windmill lighting, blacksmith demo, treat for kids and adults. For more info

Nantucket Christmas Stroll (11/30/12 to 12/2/12 ): Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive on Saturday via Coast Guard vessel and are escorted up Straight Wharf by the Town Crier to a waiting horse and carriage. They parade up Main Street and across Centre Street to the historic Jared Coffin House where they meet with eagerly awaiting children. Children of all ages are entertained by the Magical Talking Tree at the top of Main Street, while carolers in period costume, student choirs and Holiday craft shows, exhibitions and performances add to the joyful festivities.  For all Nantucket events
Sandwich Glass Museums Glassblowers' Christmas (11/19/12- to 12/30/12): Hundreds of unique glass ornaments will adorn trees made by some of the regions finest glass artists . For more info.

Among the festive events on the holiday calendar at www.christmasoncapecod.com, are the Hyannis Village Christmas Stroll. Holly Folly Weekend in Provincetown, the Cape Cod Symphony’s Holiday Pops Concert, A Seaside Christmas in Orleans, , the Chatham Christmas Stroll, Gardens Aglow at Heritage Museums & Gardens in Sandwich, and much more.

Inns and resorts throughout the Cape are also offering value-added accommodations packages. Many include dinner gift certificates at nearby restaurants, passes to holiday events, and seasonal amenities like champagne, mulled cider and Christmas cookies.

The Chamber is also unveiling the brand new “Christmas on Cape Cod Passport”. The passport is available for download at www.ChristmasonCapeCod.com or www.CapeCodChamber.org , or at participating hotels, motels and B&Bs. Passport holders can have their passport stamped when they visit participating businesses. At each business they visit, they will be entered to win a gift card of $500, $250 or $100 (offer varies per business). Once a passport holder accumulates at least five stamps, they will be eligible to win the grand prize -- Christmas in July – a two- night getaway at the Cape Codder Resort & Spa in Hyannis, with other amenities included.  Participating businesses in the Christmas on Cape Cod Passport include Roberto Coin and Hot Diggity in Mashpee Commons; Tree’s Place; Focalpoint Studio; Addison Art Gallery and Adlumia in Orleans; Puritan Cape Cod and Alberto’s Ristorante in Hyannis; Harbor Hotel in Provincetown; J. McLaughlin in Osterville; and The Cape Cod Beach Chair Company in Harwich.  “On Cape Cod, we like to say we put the ‘sea’ in season’s greetings,” said Wendy Northcross, CEO of the Cape Cod Chamber. “Our holiday traditions are very much tied to our maritime heritage – with lighthouses decked in holiday greens and Santa Claus arriving by boat in many communities. December on Cape Cod is like no other place on earth!”

Hyannis Village Christmas Stroll

2012 Hyannis Village Christmas Stroll

Downtown Hyannis

​This year’s Hyannis Village Christmas Stroll will be Saturday, December 1st, rain or shine. Activities will revolve around four major events on Main Street and the Waterfront

At the JFK Hyannis Museum is the sixth annual “Spectacle of Trees” where 17 beautifully decorated Christmas trees, provided by Cape Cod FunRaisers, Inc., will be raffled off with the proceeds going to support local non-profits. Viewing and bidding will be Friday, November 30^th 10 a.m.- 8 p.m., Saturday, December 1^st 10 a.m.- 8 p.m., Sunday December 2^nd 12 a.m.- 4 p.m., Tuesday, December 4^th noon-4 p.m., Wednesday, December 5^th noon-4 p.m., Thursday, December 6^th noon-8 p.m., Friday, December 7^th noon- 8 p.m. and Saturday, December 8^th 10 a.m.- 7:30 p.m., with winners being drawn on Saturday at 7:45 p.m.

Saturday’s events kick off with a 9:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. seating with the family favorite “Breakfast with Santa” at the British Beer Company. Tickets are available at the British Beer Company and the Hyannis Area Chamber of Commerce for $6.00 each and must be purchased in advance.

Throughout the day, the Main Street Community will host a variety of holiday events. Santa will be arriving at noon by antique fire truck in front of Rockland Trust. There will be free activities up and down Main Street ranging from sending Christmas cards to the troops at Harley Davidson to the Cookie Stroll Contest to bands playing, carolers caroling, an international food sampling and a free magic show.

There will also be a Petting Zoo, a hockey shootout, a Window Display Contest, free horse drawn carriage rides in front of Kandy Korner and a Treasure Hunt with fun prizes as we try to locate Santa’s lost workshop keys. Christmas Strollers can also donate a new, unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots at Jewelcraft, get their faces painted at SoHo Arts Company, enjoy holiday arts & crafts at the Cape Cod Maritime Museum, Pupcakes and Sturgis Charter School. New this year is a Story Hour with Santa Claus from 3-4pm at the Cape Cod Maritime Museum.
  
At 4 p.m., weather permitting, everyone will gather at the harbor to enjoy the beautifully decorated boat parade. See the boats enter the harbor as harbor businesses and homes light up to welcome Santa. There will be free parking at Bismore Park, plus food, drinks and music. At 5:40 Santa makes an appearance to meet with the children and is surrounded by a selection of lively activities. The Best Dressed Window, Harbor Lighting, and Cookie Contest winners will be announced at 6:45.

Go to www.hyannismainstreet.com for a detailed program of events. Presented by The Hyannis Main Street Business Improvement District, the Hyannis Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Greater Hyannis Civic Association and sponsored by a number of local businesses.

Visit http://www.christmasoncapecod.com/ for more great christmas events on Cape Cod this season

Santa Arrives at Patriot Square by Helicopter

Saturday, December 1, 2012 01:00 PM

Bring your children out to watch Santa fly into Dennis, and greet him in Patriot Square. Free Candy Canes   You can have your photo taken with Santa for $2 by Orleans Camera

Directions: Exit 9A off the Mid Cape Highway, left at the first set of lights

Pilgrim Monument & Provincetown Museum » Annual Lighting

Pilgrim Monument & Provincetown Museum » Annual Lighting

 

 The official Lighting Ceremony will take place on

November 21, 2012 from 5-7pm at the Pilgrim Monument

The Annual Lighting of the Pilgrim Monument, which celebrates the Pilgrims’ First Landing in the New World in Provincetown on November 11, 1620, is one of Cape Cod’s most beautiful traditions and one that is supported by PMPM’s members and friends.

“We are thrilled to salute with deepest thanks and pride the extraordinary citizens who stand ready to rush into danger on our behalf,” said Monument executive director John McDonagh. “This community holds these heroes in the highest regard, and their being on hand to ‘throw the switch’ at the annual lighting is an honor for the Pilgrim Monument.”
The lighting commemorates the original landing of the Mayflower Pilgrims in Provincetown on Nov. 11, 1620, and the “landing lights” will stay illuminated each night until Jan. 6, 2013

For a small donation, you can help support the traditional lighting of the Pilgrim Monument. The official Lighting Ceremony will take place on November 21, 2012 from 5-7pm at the Pilgrim Monument &; Provincetown Museum(PMPM). The lights will illuminate the sky through January 6, 2013. This year’s lighting is dedicated to local rescue personnel;read the press release.

The list of sponsors and their dedications will be displayed in the Provincetown Museum and on our website throughout the 2012/2013 season. We hope those who have donated to the Lighting in the past will continue to do so as members of the organization. Donations are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law

 

ASPCA Thanksgiving Safety Tips

Thanksgiving safety for your pet.

According to The ASPCA, the Sage in stuffing is delicious for humans. For our pets, however, the essential oils and resins can cause gastrointestinal issues and central nervous system depression.

 

While our own, Lighthouse Inn housedog Riptide, has always been food-motivated he understands that pets and their humans need to heed the warning “ Do not to overindulge”, a taste of gravy is fine for your pet but sticking to the normal diet for your pet through the holidays is best.

Happy Holidays for all!

 

For more Thanksgiving tips from the ASPCA. 

http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/pet-care-tips/thanksgiving-safety-tips.aspx

 

 

 

 

Veterans Day Ceremony 2012 in Dennis, MA

Dennis Chamber of Commerce: Baker~Xiarhos AMVETS POST 333 Cape Cod 9th Annual Veterans Day Ceremony Sunday, November 11, 2012 Honoring all who served and are serving. MERRILL PARK, Route 28, West Dennis, 10:00~10:30am PACKET LANDING PARK, Bass River, Yarmouth 10:45~11:20am Ceremony starts with a welcome from CDR Michael Mahoney, USNR Vietnam, Pledge of Allegiance by Sean Mahoney Junior AMVET Post 333, Star Spangle Banner sung by Maria Marasco, Prayer for Veterans given from Harry Watling Post 333 Chaplain, Guest Speakers: Andrew W. Coville, USMC, Iraq~Afghanistan Veteran and Dennis Yarmouth H.S. graduate class of 2006, Laying of Wreath with be done by USMC retired Tim Harrington who is the Director of USMC Toys for Tots Cape Cod and Junior AMVET 333 Sean Mahoney, Moment of Silence and ending with God Bless America sung by maria Marasco. The Ceremony will be followed with refreshments courtesy of Dunkin Donuts from 12 noon~5:00pm at the Ancient, free and accepted Masonic Lodge's Cape Cod, Route 28, South yarmouth (between the State Police and Yarmouth Town Hall). In the evening, join us at O'Shea's Olde Inn, 348 Route 28, West Dennis, 7pm, for a Veteran's Concert to thank all veterans.

North Dennis Route 6 Overpass on Great Western Road to be named for the late U.S. Marine CPL Nicholas G. Xiarhos, Tuesday, November 13th, 10:30am In honor of this fallen soldier, please join us in his memory for a dedication ceremony on the North Dennis Route 6 overpass on Great Western Road, South Yarmouth to be named for the Late U.S.Marine CPL Nicholas G.Xiarhos. Xiarhos, a native of Yarmouth Port, graduated from Dennis Yarmouth Regional High School in 2006. When he was killed in Afghanistan, he was serving in the 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, II Marine Expeditionary Force based out of Camp Lejeune, NC. He died on July 23, 2009, at Camp Dwyer in Afghanistan from wounds sustained in a roadside bombing while supporting combat operations in Helmund Province. Two U.S. Marines also lost their lives during this engagement.   National Veterens Day Ceremonies

Thanksgiving Day Lists & Recipes

Thanksgiving is just around the corner. Make sure to make your checklist as we approach the special holiday. Whether you may be planning on hosting a big feast for family or being a guest at a friends dinner table. Either way it may consist of you preparing or bringing a contribution item to the meal. 

Our top 20 Popular Thanksgiving items consist of:

1. Turkey
2. Ham
3. Chicken
4. Stuffing
5. Mashed Potatoes
6. Gravy
7. Cranberry Sauce
8. Seasoned Vegetables
9. Candied Yams
10. Sweet Potatoes
11. Rolls
12. Corn Bread
13. Pumpkin Pie
14. Apple Pie
15. Baked Macaroni and Cheese
16. Green Bean Casserole
17. Corn on the Cob
18. Salad
19. Egg Nog
20. Apple Cider

A few ideas for added treats that will be a big hit this Thanksgiving meal:


Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars

Prep: 15 min. Bake: 45 min. + cooling

16 Servings

15 45 60               Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
• 5 tablespoons cold butter
• 1 cup finely chopped Diamond of California® Pecans
• 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup canned pumpkin
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground allspice

Directions

• In a large bowl, combine flour and brown sugar. Cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in pecans; set aside 3/4 cup for topping.
• Press remaining crumb mixture into a greased 8-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack.
• In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in the pumpkin, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon and allspice. Pour over crust. Sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture.
• Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Store in the refrigerator. Yield: 16 bars.

Coconut Cupcakes
Prep: 15 min, Bake: 20 minutes & cooling
Two dozen

Ingredients

• 7 oz. Shredded coconut
• 3 c. Sugar
• 2 c. Milk
• 6 eggs
• 5 tbsp. Corn starch
• 2 tbsp. softened butter

Directions:

Preheat oven 350°. Mix all ingredients. Spoon mixture into cupcake cups

Bake about 20 minutes or until golden brown and firm. Cool

 

Butternut Squash Cake Roll Recipe

Prep: 15 min. Bake: 15 min. + chilling

Yield: 10 Servings

15 15 30 Ingredients

• 3 eggs
• 1 cup sugar
• 2/3 cup mashed cooked butternut squash
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 cup finely chopped Diamond of California® Walnuts
• Confectioners' sugar
• FILLING:
• 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
• 2 tablespoons butter, softened
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Additional confectioners' sugar, optional

Directions

• Line a 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan with waxed paper; grease and flour the paper and set aside.
• In a large bowl, beat eggs for 3 minutes. Gradually add sugar; beat for 2 minutes or until mixture becomes thick and lemon-colored. Stir in squash. Combine the flour, baking soda and cinnamon ingredients; fold into squash mixture. Spread batter evenly into prepared pan. Sprinkle with walnuts.
• Bake at 375° for 13-15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes.
• Turn cake onto a kitchen towel dusted with confectioners' sugar. Gently peel off waxed paper. Roll up cake in the towel, jelly-roll style, starting with a short side. Cool completely on a wire rack.
• In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter, confectioners' sugar and vanilla until smooth. Unroll cake; spread filling evenly over cake to within 1 in. of edges. Roll up again. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. Just before serving, dust with confectioners' sugar if desired. Yield: 10 servings.

A special greeting of Thanksgiving time to express to you

our sincere appreciation for your confidence and loyalty.

We are deeply thankful and extend to you our best wishes for a happy and healthy Thanksgiving Day
Warmest Wishes of the Season from our Family to Yours,

Lighthouse Inn

 

 

 

Cape Cod Residents Collect Relief Supplies For Sandy Victims « CBS Boston

Cape Cod Residents Collect Relief Supplies For Sandy Victims « CBS Boston

The expectation was that Hurricane Sandy would batter Cape Cod and coastal Massachusetts. The reality was that New Jersey and New York took the worst damage, and now Cape Codders are looking to help the unfortunate people who have been put out by the storm.