June in Truro...
June is the month with the most daylight, over 15 hours, and June 21st is the Summer Solstice, when the sun is at its highest. Although this longest day is the first day of summer, it also marks the day when days start getting shorter, albeit slowly at first.
The warming trend continues with temperatures up almost 10 degrees from May. According to past records, we expect an average temperature to 64°F, with average lows of 56°F and highs of 72°F. We traditionally get a total of 2.7 inches of rain (about 25% drier than May).
Below are some of the activities and events happening about town this month.
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Library
 The Truro Public Library sponsors a wide variety of interesting events and presentations each month, for both adults and kids, not to mention free e-book downloads. More... |
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Recreation and Beach Department
 Check out all the programs and activities offered by the Truro Recreation and Beach Department. This includes all kinds of new adult and kid seasonal activities! More... |
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Council on Aging
 For current information on the COA's programs and services, please visit our web site.
Additional useful and helpful information can be found in the COA's Truro Log. |
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"This is Cuba" Show at the COA
 During June, Amanda Reed and Rachael Sokolowski present photographs of the people and places of Cuba. Opening Reception on Sunday, June 3rd, 2-4 p.m. More... |
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Truro Farmers' Market
 Sustainable CAPE is headed into a new season of the Truro Educational Farmers' Market in Truro Center starting on June 4th running from 8 a.m.-12 noon each Monday during the summer! Please join us for a music-filled morning featuring breakfast burritos, baked goods, teas and cold brew coffee, fruits and veggies galore, plus lobster, beef, pork, eggs, pasta and cheeses.
The Truro Educational Farmers' Market strives to be accessible to all members of our community. Those with SNAP cards, WIC and senior discount coupons and veterans can enjoy a bonus of up to $10 on their purchases. Just visit our info table when you arrive! More... |
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Cape Cod National Seashore Walk & Hike
 Nature Tales and Hidden Trails of Ballston Beach Walk - 2½ hours, 2½ miles. Join Sheldon Ball's great-grandson for a hike through pine forest, heathland, sea cliffs, and beach. Directions: 111 North Pamet Road. Take Truro Center/ Pamet Roads exit off Route 6 in Truro. Proceed 1½ miles on North Pamet Road to the end. Meet at the trailhead parking area. Saturdays, June 2, 9, and 16 at 2:00 p.m.
Sea Cliffs Hike - Up to 2½ hours, up to 3 miles. Climb to the top of one of the highest points along the national seashore, and experience spectacular panoramic views. Meet on Collins Road, Truro. Take Truro Center, Pamet Roads exit off Route 6, and follow South Pamet Road to Collins Road, and turn right and go 0.6 mile, ranger will be waiting. Tuesdays, June 5 and 12 at 9:00 a.m. |
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Solarize Truro is Almost Over
 The Town of Truro has combined forces with the Outer Cape towns of P'town, Wellfleet and Eastham to bring competitively-priced solar installation to Truroites' homes and businesses. The program also offers free home energy audits and high-efficiency home heating systems. Don't miss this great opportunity to "go green and save green." Learn more on Tuesday, June 26, 6:30 p.m. at the Truro Public Library. The program ends on August 8, by which time contracts must have been signed. More... |
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Truro Center for the Arts at Castle Hill
 Exciting events this June including Beyond the Plate: A Symposium of Food, Writing and Community and the 13th Annual Provincetown Dance Festival, and don't forget to sign up for workshops! More... |
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Truro Historical Society
 The Friends of the Truro Meeting House is participating with other cultural organizations in a cultural program called Truro Connections. Please see the press release for the June 27th kick-off event. Other events are scheduled to follow. |
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Highlands Fest
 Join us for this year's Highlands Fest on Saturday, June 30th. Our theme, Right Here Right Now, captures the essence of the Highlands Center partners' initiatives to lead more sustainable and healthy lifestyles to benefit our planet and ourselves.
Right Here Right Now was inspired by the Center for Coastal Studies' 1,000 Friends of Right Whales Emergency Initiative. The North Atlantic right whale is headed toward extinction and the Center for Coastal Studies is working to increase the North Atlantic right whales' chance for survival. Come participate, exercise, paint and learn more about what our partners are doing to express our theme and how you can get involved. Highlands Fest features imaginative entertainment and refreshments for all.
Highlands Fest is an annual celebration by its partner organizations: Barnstable County AmeriCorps Cape Cod, Cape Cod National Seashore, Payomet Performing Arts Center, Provincetown Center for Coastal Studies, Sustainable CAPE, and Truro Center for the Arts at Castle Hill. More...
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Truro Concert Series - New Location
The Truro Concert Series will be Thursday evenings during July and August, starting on July 5th. The
new location is at the rear of the Truro Public Library, 7 Standish Way.
Schedule
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Outermost Contra Dance
 Outermost Contra Dance, Payomet Performing Arts Center, Friday, June 15, 7:00 p.m. Come enjoy our last contra dance of the season in the wonderful outdoor ambiance of the Payomet Tent. Local favorite caller John Alden will lead us through contras, squares and mixers, danced to the lively music from the renowned pianist Jacqueline Schwab and local favorite dance fiddler Amy Larkin. Outermost Contra is family friendly and welcomes dancers of all levels. |
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Truro Central School
 Read about the Payomet Circus visit, the Spring Concert, and the Farmer in the School. More... |
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Eastern Box Turtle Project
 Spring is upon us, and soon the Box Turtles will be out and about. WE NEED YOUR HELP! More... |
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Town of Truro 2017 Annual Report
 The Town's 232 page 2017 Annual Report is now available online. More...
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Truro Commission on Disabilities
 The Truro Commission on Disabilities meets on the second Friday of each month at 3:30 p.m. at the Council On Aging. Please join us; we'd love to hear your ideas for making Truro more accessible for all! |
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Jon Nahas as Principal Assessor for Truro
Recently, Town Manager Rae Ann Palmer appointed Jon Nahas as Principal Assessor for Truro. Stop by Town Hall to meet and to welcome Mr. Nahas. |
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The Truro eNewsletter is created by a volunteer group of townspeople and sponsored by the Board of Selectmen. As always, please email us your news, comments and suggestions.
Sincerely,
Brian Boyle, Editor, and the
Truro eNewsletter Team
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Help Wanted!
Truro's eNewsletter is looking for volunteers to help in creating and producing this newsletter. If you're interested in helping,
please let us know.
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Public WiFi
Free WiFi service is available 24/7 on the Library front porch or from your auto in the Library parking lot, and within the building during normal Library hours. No password is required.
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IN AN EMERGENCY
Call 9-1-1
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The most important thing in any relationship is not what you get but what you give."
-- Eleanor Roosevelt, first lady, diplomat and activist
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Why is a nautical mile different from a land mile?
The Romans first defined a land mile as 1,000 paces, or about 1,618 yards; the legal mile today is 1,760 yards, or 5,280 feet. A nautical mile is based on the length of one minute of arc (or 1/60 of a degree) with 360 degrees in a great circle of Earth around its widest part.
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