TIDINGS
Happy 65th Natal Day, Carl T. Stange. Welcome, world traveler to the quaint, queer fishing village. Now a certified senior person, you can get a parking placard. You are a gentleman and a scholar, a counselor, and my best friend. We all love you. Have six beers in your Leprechaun drag. —Da Boss, Raffaello La Mantia. [3-28]
SEEKING
Work in exchange for lodging. Experienced painter and yard work professional seeks an exchange in Provincetown. Call 978-493-7910. [4-11]
Calling all puzzle constructors and game creators. We’re looking to publish more fun and games in the Indie. If you’re a talented constructor looking for an outlet, let’s talk. Email [email protected] and show us your stuff. [4-4]
THE ARTS
Easter Eve Comedy Show. Join historic preacher-gone-awry, Anne Hutchinson, for “Lent Ills,” an hour-long comedy set at the Red Room in Provincetown on March 30 at 8 p.m. Come lift your spirit the night before Jesus lifts his. Tickets on the Red Room website or at the door. [3-28]
Local artists are invited to create the cover of the next Truro Chamber of Commerce guidebook. Submit an artwork that captures the town’s special beauty, charm, and character. Hang it Friday, April 5. The winner won’t be paid but will be credited. For details and a submission form email [email protected]. [3-28]
The Casey Sanderson Music Scholarship Fund will award a $1,000 scholarship to a graduating senior pursuing an education in the performing arts. The scholarship is limited to high school seniors from NRHS, Cape Cod Tech, Monomoy, and Sturgis. Details are available at each school’s guidance office and applications are due April 1. [3-28]
For Hopper lovers. Add entertainment to your Easter weekend with a unique and vibrant illustrated presentation about Josephine and Edward Hopper’s Truro and Wellfleet paintings, with Lisbeth Wiley Chapman, lecturer. Reserve at www.HopperAfterDinner.com. $250 for a talk in your home or $500 for a talk to your organization. Gift certificates also available. [3-28]
CONGREGATIONS
Easter sunrise service. The Wellfleet Methodist Church is celebrating a community Easter sunrise service on Sunday, March 31, 6 a.m. at Newcomb Hollow Beach in Wellfleet. All are welcome. [3-28]
SERVICES
Grass mowing. Sign up now for the 2024 season. Reasonable rates and good service. 508-400-7813. [5-30]
Roofing and siding experts with reasonable prices, specializing in roofs, trim, decks, siding and windows. Reliable with great references from locals (Provincetown Airport, etc.) who have been happy with our work. Over 30 years of experience. Call Hector at Emmanuel Construction for an estimate at 508-367-1679. [6-30]
YEAR-ROUND RENTALS
Nothing. Nada. Zip. Hmm, how about this: Submissions for this category are free!
SEASONAL RENTALS
Historic summer cottage in Truro near Corn Hill Beach available for short-term weekly rentals June 26 through September. Full kitchen, bath, outdoor shower, and wifi. Two persons maximum. Summer weeks, $1,750 per week. Call 508-332-0518 for more details. [4-11]
Weekly rental in Wellfleet near the Truro line, available mid-May through October. Studio cottage for one or two, no pets. Rustic and charming, one bedroom and bathroom, efficiency kitchen, private patio. $1,250 per week. Call 508-349-6812 or email: [email protected]. [4-11]
Seasonal rental 2024. Dates flexible April through December. Lovely, quiet, and private West End Commercial Street (near Coast Guard station) 1-bedroom condo with 2 private patios and shared fenced-in garden area. Parking, laundry. $30,000 for entire May through September season. For details call Leslie 508-292-4501 or email [email protected]. [4-4]
Truro summer house. Summer 2024 on Cape Cod? Single lease, entire season. June to October, 4 months. $16,500 to $20,000, depending on number of occupants. 3 bedrooms, sleeps 5. Minutes to Provincetown, Wellfleet. Parks 2 to 3 cars. Quiet, private. No pets. Contact Shaun at [email protected] or phone or text 508-514-1095. [4-25]
FOR SALE
Large, curvaceous yet sturdy bird cage, 64 inches high, 32 inches wide, 23 inches deep, with a ladder, 2 bars, and other goodies. Let your birds live in style. $200. Currently in Eastham. Call 774-561-2930. [4-4]
Canoe. 16-foot Old Town Saranac 160. Great for camping or a day trip. Bought new, never used. Includes 2 paddles. Contact [email protected] for more information. Asking $480. [3-28]
Chainsaw. Sunjoe electric chainsaw with an 18” bar. Auto chain oiling. Bought new, never used. In original packaging. Contact [email protected] for more information. Asking $60. [3-28]
And another chainsaw! Poulan gas chainsaw with a 16” bar. Bought new, never used this one either. In original packaging. Contact [email protected] for more information. Asking $80. [3-28]
Black & Decker 18 volt cordless four tool combo set. Includes: Drill-driver, circular saw, reciprocating saw, and flashlight. Bought new, never used. In original packaging. Contact [email protected] for more information. Asking $90. [3-28]
The AIM Thrift Shop reopens on March 15 with spring surprises. March hours: Fridays and Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 305 Main St. in Wellfleet (across from Town Hall). Tel: 508-349-6622. [4-11]
JOBS
Looking for farm hand to work on organic farm in Truro. Flexible hours. Pay commensurate with skill and experience. Call 508-349-9738 for details. [4-11]
Delivery driver needed at Bayberry Gardens in Truro. Must have a valid driver’s license, pass a DOT exam, and be able to lift 50 lbs. Job includes loading nursery stock, soils, or any relevant purchased goods and delivering in Provincetown, Truro, Wellfleet, and Eastham. Driving experience is preferred. Competitive pay. Email [email protected] for more information. [4-11]
Billingsgate Charters in Wellfleet seeks a first mate for fishing and lobster excursions 3-4 long days per week, mid-May through Sept. Your skills include: Rigging tackle, landing and filleting fish. Charter experience preferred but not required. Must have own transportation. Hourly wage based on experience, plus tips. Contact: Capt. Dave Stamatis 781-706-0145. [4-11]
Retail and Rental Manager. Gale Force Bikes is seeking a manager to oversee daily operations. Seasonal position April-October with potential for year-round income, $30 per hour. Job includes managing rentals, reservations, sales, and stock. Prior management experience desirable, excellent customer service skills required. Send resume with letter of interest to [email protected] [4-4]
The Indie needs talented writers who are knowledgeable about the arts, craft, design, and nature to research and write occasional stories on a freelance basis in our Arts & Minds and Inside/Out pages. Please send publisher Teresa Parker your resume and writing samples at [email protected]. [4-11]
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Free ‘Senior Planet’ Computer Class starts April 9 at the Eastham Council on Aging. This is a 10-week, PC-based course, where you’ll gain a clear understanding of hardware, common software, internet navigation, email, and the confidence to keep learning more. Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:15 to 1:45 p.m.. Call 508-258-2299 to register. [4-4]
Support CASAS. Montano’s Restaurant, 481 US Rte. 6 in No. Truro, is hosting a fundraising Pizza Party for CASAS on Thursday, March 28, from 5 to 7 p.m. Price is $20 and there’s a cash bar. Celebrate the beginning of spring and support your local animal shelter. [3-28]
Calling all Crafters and Artists! Applications for exhibiting at the Hands on the Arts Festival in Eastham on June 22 and 23 are now available at EasthamCulturalCouncil.org. [4-11]
Attention Veterans: The American Legion Post 287 serving Wellfleet, Truro, and Eastham is looking for interested new members. Meetings are held at the Wellfleet COA building once a month. For more information, please contact Commander Bob Donahoe at 508-240-1201. [4-4]
Nominate an honoree. The Eastham Board of Library Trustees is accepting nominations for its “Wall of Honor,” which recognizes individuals who have supported the library with exceptional service and dedication for a prolonged period of time. Deadline for nominations is April 6. For details, go to easthamlibrary.org or call the library at 508-240-5950. [4-4]
New deadline for a nature camp scholarship. The Cape Cod Bird Club offers a full scholarship to Cape Cod teens (ages 14-17) to attend a five-night camp at the National Audubon Mountains to Sea Birding for Teens camp in Bremen, Maine. Applications can be found at capecodbirdclub.org/wordpress/scholarship/. Deadline is April 1. [3-28]
The public is invited to a forum on reducing single-use plastics on April 20 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Eastham library. The forum will present and discuss challenges and support for transitioning away from single-use plastics in Eastham’s food service establishments. —Eastham Recycling Committee [4-4]
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