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Happy weekend, Cape Cod!
In today’s happening-today edition: Blizzard tree crash, St. Patrick’s Parade, and oysters 101 with bubbles + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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📰 In the news
Coastal resilience put to test: A tree crashed down during February’s blizzard in Sandwich as whipping winds battered the town, a clear reminder of how harsh winter storms can get on Cape Cod — read the full story.
Winter storm aftermath and response: South Coast and Cape Cod dug out after up to three feet of snow, as Gov. Maura Healey issued a travel ban and Route 24 saw cars stranded — get all the details.
New owners, big refresh: Wingate Living has acquired a 59-apartment independent and assisted living community in Brewster, its first on Cape Cod. A revitalization with designer Elizabeth Markel is planned at 64 Woodlands Way — read the full story.
Gold & silver are hot: Coming off gold’s best year since 1979, the momentum is carrying well into 2026 with silver remaining one of the most talked-about assets. Curious why they’re back in focus? American Hartford Gold has a free guide that explains what’s happening and how people are approaching it today. It’s free – and definitely worth a read.
Someone Googled you this week: Whether you’re dating again, selling something locally, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up. Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are. Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you (or someone you care about) to clean up all that up – learn more here.
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Time-travel on your walk: The Sea Captains’ Row mural layers silhouettes, script, and Cape history into a striking wall piece by Mary-Ann Agresti and Jackie Reeves, a breezy micro-escape on your next Hyannis stroll. Make a quick stop for a smile… and yes, it photographs beautifully for a low-key midweek flex.
Fresh fiber fix: Salt Yarn Studio in Dennis brings cozy-creative vibes with beautiful bases from Brooklyn Tweed, Woolfolk, Rowan, and Madelinetosh, plus friendly project help and low-key classes when you want a nudge. Expect squishable skeins, easy color pairing, and that happy itch to cast on.
Breezy pints + pizza: Tree House Brewing Company in Sandwich is the easy midweek move, with fresh pours, house pizza, and a laid-back Cape vibe without the fuss. Perfect for low-key resets with friends, draft pick debates, and conversations that outlast the final slice.
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📆 Around town today & tomorrow
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🌿 Cape Cod Natural History Conference @ Tilden Arts Center – Cape Cod Community College (West Barnstable) | Saturday (3/7) at 8:30 AM – At Tilden Arts Center, the 29th annual Cape Cod Natural History Conference brings updates from local researchers and environmental groups. Come for Cape science and networking with folks restoring our marshes, tracking whales, and debating beloved plovers, eelgrass, and herring runs, then register at massaudubon.org/ccnhc.
🍿 A Morning at the Movies @ Dennis-Yarmouth Middle School (South Yarmouth) | Saturday (3/7) at 10:30 AM – Whether your crew belts Let It Go or hums the Downton theme, Cape Community Orchestra brings a family concert of movie and musical favorites. Kids get a painless primer on orchestra vs. band and how music moves a story, screens get a morning off.
🍀 21st Annual Cape Cod St. Patrick’s Parade @ Route 28 through West Yarmouth | Saturday (3/7) at 11:00 AM – If your winter blues need a swift kick, the Cape’s St. Patrick’s Parade returns to West Yarmouth for its 21st year with nearly 200 bands, performers, and floats. Expect bagpipes, craic, and enough green to shame your lawn, then reward yourself with a pint, responsibly.
☘ Atwater-Donnelly Duo @ Sandwich Public Library | Saturday (3/7) at 1:30 PM – Folk magic is rolling into Sandwich Public Library as husband-wife team Atwater-Donnelly brings Celtic and American tunes, a small orchestra’s worth of instruments, plus Appalachian clogging, French Canadian footwork, and sing-alongs. It’s charming, not corny, and yes, you’ll need to register on the library’s calendar.
🐚 Oysters 101 @ Chatham Bars Inn | Saturday (3/7) at 4:00 PM – Shellfish season calls for leveling up from slurper to shucker. Consider it coastal life skills with Chatham expert Steven Wright, then enjoy six oysters with Chatham Bars Inn mignonette, a chef’s oyster marigold bite, and prosecco or beer. $90, reserve through Concierge or Eventbrite.
👩 Supporting Local Women in Business @ Iris Hotel (Falmouth) | Sunday (3/8) at 12:00 AM – Feel like supporting local without another committee meeting? In honor of Women in Business Month, swing by Iris Hotel’s lobby for bites from Cured by the Cape, a woman-owned charcuterie company. Sample boards, chat with Katie, and call it community service, Cape-style.
🎤 Author Talk with Dr. Kumara Sidhartha @ Osterville Village Library | Sunday (3/8) at 1:00 PM – Swing by the Osterville Village Library for a chat with Dr. Kumara Sidhartha, the doc behind All My Secrets. He blends patient stories, solid science, and 30 plant-based recipes. Come for the twist, leave with dinner ideas, and a nudge to outsmart your fried-clam habit.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🔥 Worth a peek
We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.
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📻 Cape Cod report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 47°F – Low: 38°F – Precip: 10%
A chance of drizzle and patchy fog before 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 47. South wind 2 to 10 mph. Later: Patchy fog between 8pm and 1am, then patchy fog and a slight chance of rain between 1am and 5am, then a chance of rain and patchy fog. Cloudy, with a low around 38. Southwest wind 8 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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Tomorrow – High: 49°F – Low: 34°F – Precip: 36%
A chance of rain and patchy fog. Cloudy, with a high near 49. Southwest wind 6 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Later: A slight chance of rain before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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