š± How Woods Hole helped shape a civil rights legendās cinematic legacy
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In today's newsletter:
- How Woods Hole helped shape a civil rights legendās cinematic legacy
Also on today's calendar: Robin Pierson's August 1st Local Artisans Show and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: Why is a scarecrow so successful in public speaking? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Sunday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 76 and low of 55 degrees.
- Monday: Mostly sunny and nice, temps: high: 76, low: 63.
- Tuesday: Cloudy, a t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 75 and low of 68 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Clarence B. Jones, 'The Baddest Speechwriter of All,' Lives on in Doc (moviemaker.com) ā A new documentary about civil rights attorney and King confidant Clarence B. Jones just drew a standing ovation at the Woods Hole Film Festival, with his son attending to honor his legacy. Jonesā lifelong ties to Woods Hole, from childhood visits to the Oceanographic Institution to nearby Marthaās Vineyard, are central to the story as the film heads to Netflix later this year. 
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Robin Pierson's August 1st Local Artisans Show ā
78 Scraggy Neck Rd, Bourne
10:00 am
Saturday August 1
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Other local events
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Vacation Animation Program
Falmouth Community Media Center 310 Dillingham Ave, Falmouth, MA 02540, USA
2:00 pm -
Sound Baths in Woods Hole: Wednesdays 12noon, Fridays 4pm, Sundays 3pm. ā
Woods Hole Wellbeing, 28A Water St, Woods Hole
4:00 pm -
Coast Fest 2026 - Cowboys in the Campfire ā
The Lin Whitehead Band Shell, 180 Scranton Ave, Falmouth
3:00 pm -
Coast-Fest 2026 ā
The Lin Whitehead Band Shell, 180 Scranton Ave, Falmouth
3:00 pm -
Sound Baths in Woods Hole: Wednesdays 12noon, Fridays 4pm, Sundays 3pm. ā
Woods Hole Wellbeing, 28A Water St, Woods Hole
3:00 pm -
Streaming for Creators
Falmouth Community Media Center 310 Dillingham Ave, Falmouth, MA 02540, USA
4:00 pm -
Southern Rail (Bluegrass)
Highfield Hall & Gardens Highfield Hall, 56 Highfield Drive, Falmouth, MA, 02540, United States
4:00 pm -
Mobile Filmmaking
Falmouth Community Media Center 310 Dillingham Ave, Falmouth, MA 02540, USA
5:00 pm
Monday July 27
Friday July 31
Saturday August 1
Sunday August 2
Monday August 3
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š Events Nearby
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Sunday Worship Service ā
Falmouth, MA Calendar, Surf Drive Beach Surf Drive, Falmouth
7:30 am -
Waquoit Bay Block Party & Cookout on the Bay ā
Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, 131 Waquoit Hwy, East Falmouth
3:00 pm -
āThe Drowsy Chaperoneā on stage at Cotuit Center for the Arts ā
Cotuit Center for the Arts, 4404 Falmouth Rd, Cotuit
4:00 pm -
Select Board Meeting ā
Falmouth, MA Calendar
6:30 pm
Sunday July 26
Monday July 27
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Advantage Solutions posted a job opening for Retail Merchandiser in Falmouth. Apply here.
- Compass Group, PLC posted a job opening for DIRECTOR OF FOOD & NUTRITION SERVICES in Falmouth. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Woods Hole here.
š Nearby News
Falmouth
- West Nile virus found in mosquitoes in Falmouth, Barnstable (capecodtimes.com)
- 38 meter Super Yacht Ends Aground at Falmouth in Massachusetts (poweryachtblog.com)
- Fatal Fire Claims Life of Man in His 70s at Falmouth Home (hyannisnews.com)
Vineyard Haven
- Young Crows (vineyardgazette.com)
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