Kids & Family
5 Things You Need to Know Today, 7/1
Take in some art, sample some wine, or take your dog for a jog.
1) Today will start off cloudy, with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning and early afternoon, and temperatures climbing into the low to mid 80s. Skies will clear later on, and temperatures will hover in the low 80s and high 70s until around nightfall, so it may be a good chance to sneak in some beach time.
2) The kicks off this morning at 9, at . Preregister to get a T shirt, or finish in the top tier to win prizes. Bring your dog. Preregistration is $25, and same-day is $30, with proceeds benefiting the Mashpee Dog Park. For more, call (877) 592-2734, email capek9cardio@gmail.com, or visit http://www.k95k.com/.
3) Check out two great art exhibits currently showing in town. The hosts in its Main Gallery, between 1 and 4 p.m. Call (508) 540-3304, email director@falmouthart.org, or visit http://www.falmouthart.org to learn more about this free exhibit. Meanwhile, has , displaying a wide range of techniques and effects through the works of six Massachusetts artists, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Suggested admission is $5. For more, visit http://www.highfieldhall.org/.
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4) If you're in the mood to sample some authentic local vintages, stop by the for a , between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try out six Cape-grown varieties, including Merlot, Pinot Grigio, and Cabernet. If the weather holds, or if you bring an umbrella, you can take a stroll through the vineyard. The $5 admission gets you the samples, the tour, and a complimentary wine glass to take home. For more, call (508) 457-5592, email capecodwine@msn.com, or visit http://www.capecodwinery.com.
5) This day in history: The Battle of Gettysburg begins (1863); Teddy Roosevelt leads his Rough Riders on the charge of San Juan Hill (1898); and the first Sony Walkman goes on sale (1979).
