TIDINGS
“And now let us believe in a long year that is given to us, untouched, full of things that have never been.” —Rainer Maria Rilke. Best wishes from Laura Shabott Studio, www.laurashabott.com. [1-11]
SERVICES
Violin lessons. Professional, conservatory-trained violinist now accepting new students of all ages and levels in Provincetown. Lessons given in a comfortable and encouraging environment. Limited space available. Contact Loren Lee, 617-888-9070, [email protected]. [1-25]
Professional house painting. All phases of interior and exterior painting. Also deck and housewashing. Insured, honest, and reliable. 25 years of experience. Quality work, done with care. Call Dan LePoidevin at 508-349-9234. [1-11]
FOR SALE
Twin bed mattress. New. Never used. $60. Comes with a new mattress cover also. Available in Truro or can be delivered locally. Call 508-648-1639 for details. [1-25]
Art. In a lovely art studio in North Truro. Ewa Nogiec. Open every weekend 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 14 South Highland Road. Call 508-487-0011 or email [email protected] [1-18]
Crisis can bring about an evolutionary leap. There are laws of manifestation. We can more fully actualize our experience. A moment or two of silence in enough of the collective mind could result in global peace and widespread healing. Linda Ohlson Graham at earthoceanheavens.com. [1-11]
THE ARTS
Outermost Contra Dance is happening Jan. 19 at 6:30 at Wellfleet Preservation Hall. Local caller Pat Nash will teach all dances to the music of fiddler Stuart Moore and guitarist Amy Corrigan. More info at outermostcontra.org. [1-18]
JOBS
The Wellfleet Historical Society & Museum seeks to fill the position of Office Manager-Museum Coordinator. The successful candidate will work closely with the board of directors, committee members, docents, and local organizations. This 20 hour a week position has a beginning salary of $26/hour. Forward your resume to: [email protected]. [2-2]
The Provincetown Tennis Club seeks a manager to oversee operations, May 15-Oct. 15. Duties include customer service, inventory, basic accounting, staffing schedules and supervision, light cleaning, managing vendors, enforcing club rules and reinforcing inclusivity and community. $22-25/hr + potential bonus. 40 hrs/week; open to job-sharing. Send resume and relevant job experience to: [email protected]. [3-7]
The Provincetown Independent is growing up! Well, we’re four. And with support from our shareholders, we’re ready to welcome experienced editors who can help us keep this Indie newspaper grassroots-but-ambitious and award-winning for years to come. Email Teresa Parker at [email protected] if you know just the right candidate. [3-21]
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
8 Ways to conserve natural resources at home: 1-Use less water. 2-Turn off the lights. 3-Use renewable energy. 4-Recycle. 5-Compost. 6-Choose reusable goods. 7-Manage your thermostat. 8-Shop at thrift shops. Ideas from the Eastham Recycling Committee. [1-18]
Talking trash in Truro (open to all). Have you ever wondered where your garbage and recyclables go? Is single stream good? Do old dumps emit methane? What’s the cost of our carbon footprint? Join Truro’s Climate Action Committee and DPW Director Jarrod Cabral at the Truro Public Library on Thurs. Jan. 18 at 6 p.m. [1-18]
Wellfleet’s Fixit Clinic returns! Do you have broken stuff? Join us for a free all-ages repair activity. With our local Fixit coaches, you’ll learn to troubleshoot your household items: lamps, sewing machines, small appliances, toys, textiles, jewelry, etc. Wellfleet Public Library, Saturday, Feb. 3 from 1 to 4 p.m. wellfleetrecycles.org [2-1]
PAACA clothing drive at The Piping Plover. PAACA is a nonprofit organization helping individuals who struggle with addiction & other life-controlling issues. Accepting new or lightly used winter clothing and new socks and underwear at 10 Main St., Wellfleet through Jan. 31. Open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., 7 days a week. [1-25]
Where is Lady Di? Streaming from around the world! Fridays 4-6 p.m. haveablastradio.com, Netherlands and 5-7 p.m. WMCK.FM, McKeesport, Penn. (rebroadcasts: Mon. 5-7 p.m. and Wed 3-5 p.m.); Sundays 12-2 p.m., radioquk.com, Camberley, England; Thursdays, 6-8 a.m. shoutradio.org.uk, Blackpool, England; Thursdays, 9-11 a.m., wmcb.net, Greenfield, Mass. Send your song requests to: [email protected] [3-21]
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