Tag: event


Alternative Gift Fair gives holiday shopping new meaning!

Alternative Gift Market

Are you looking for ways to rein in the craziness of the holiday season? Possibly give new meaning to gifting? In response to this desire, a new type of event called an “Alternative Gift Fair” is beginning to crop up on Cape Cod. An Alternative Gift Fair is unique shopping experience where you can get […]

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Holiday Splash Continental Breakfast With Santa & Mrs. Claus

Breakfast with Santa

The National Marine Life Center is excited to announce a family fun Holiday Splash Continental Breakfast with Santa & Mrs. Claus to benefit marine animal rehabilitation and conservation! The event will be held on Saturday December 12th, 2015 from 8:30am-11:30pm onsite at the National Marine Life Center at 120 Main St, Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts, 02532. […]

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Mermaid Ball Spotlight: Our New Auctioneer

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This year we’d like to welcome Bill Murphy to our team. Bill is the president of the Cape Cod Charitable FunRaisers. He founded the organization in 1994 with the desire to plan and present events for nonprofit organizations. Some of these have included Roll the Rock, Summerfest, The Night of Gratitude, and the Holiday Season […]

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Get Your Masquerade On!

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The day we have all been waiting for is soon to arrive…the 2015 Mermaid Ball is next Friday! For the past three months, I’ve been dreaming about mermaids, glittery centerpieces, and beautiful gowns and I cannot wait to see how it all turns out.  This year’s Mermaid Ball is unlike any other because it is themed […]

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The Call of the Wild

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Hi, my name is Kaila and I’m calling from the National Marine Life Center in Buzzards Bay. Is there a manager available that I can speak with? At this point, I’ve memorized the precise words to say. I know exactly how to call a business, ask for the manager, intrigue them with a description of the […]

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Cape Cod Canal Fest!

Canal Fest

The First Annual Cape Cod Canal Fest, a celebration to benefit the National Marine Life Center, will be held July 4th and July 5th at Buzzards Bay Park. Join us for this exciting new event for the Buzzards Bay community and the marine life that call the area home! Expected Events and Attractions: ~ July […]

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Congratulations, Feet, Fins, & Flippers 5K Participants!

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It was a beautiful day for a race! Under crisp, sunny skies, 250 runners and walkers were cheered on by dozens of supporters as they ran, walked, jogged, strolled, and rolled to help marine animals! Thank you to all the runners, walkers, supporters, sponsors, donors, and volunteers who helped make our 2015 Feet, Fins & […]

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Registration is Now Open for the 2015 Feet, Fins, & Flippers 5K!

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Registration is now OPEN for the 5th annual FEET, FINS, & FLIPPERS 5K! It’s time to get active! Use your FEET to help our FINNED and FLIPPERED friends! Join runners, walkers, and animal-lovers in a 5K run/walk to raise money for the National Marine Life Center! This is a fun, family oriented, pet-friendly event that […]

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For the Love of Turtles Open House

arts and crafts

Join us for our February Open House and share your love of turtles! Explore the Discovery Center, write a marine animal valentine, make a marine animal craft, and enjoy games and refreshments. Tour our marine animal hospital and meet our 39 turtle patients. Education programs during the Open House are included with admission. DETAILS: When: […]

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“Help Care for Turtles” Open House

behind the scenes tour

Help Care for Turtles by visiting the National Marine Life Center’s Discovery Center and Gift Shop this holiday weekend! We’re open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, November 28-30 from 10 am to 5 pm. Featuring: HOSPITAL TOURS at 11 am and 3 pm daily. See the 30 sea turtles, 2 seals, and 10 native turtles in […]

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