Since it has been feeling like summer, Sven dug out a Vassar shirt that he loves, purchased years ago,
probably during a college reunion of mine.
One day, at the beach, a man approached and read the word VASSAR out loud. “Isn’t that a college for women?” the stranger asked.
“I used to be a woman back then,” Sven replied in a very serious voice, flexing his muscles ever so slightly.
So, that’s our Laugh-of-the-Day. Now that I have your attention, on to less frivolous matters: fund-raising events in Wellfleet this Memorial Day Weekend.
Friday, May 28th: Need a new mailbox? Purchase one from the Habitat for Humanity First Annual Mailbox Silent Auction. Over 50 unique creations by local artists will be available. 5 to 8 at the Chequessett Yacht and Country Club. Admission is $10.
May 29: From 8 to 3:30, head to the transfer station for the Cape Cool Annual Yard Sale. Always funky, this event never fails to please and creates scholarship funds for worthy young Wellfleetians, who intend to go into environmental studies.
May 29: Outer Cape Health Services is holding the 6th Annual Bernard Greenhouse & Friends Concert at the Congregational Church. This concert has a record of selling out fast, so call today if you do not yet have tickets, and support our local health services: (508) 487-9831.
May 30: Attend a brunch and Birdhouse Project Auction to benefit Preservation Hall, in the Main Street garden from 11 to 1; $15 entry fee entitles you to lunch. Each birdhouse is unique and created out of recycled materials by a member of our community.
All these events are most worthwhile.
Another reminder: Wellfleet is fortunate to have its own theater. Tonight, Thursday, May 27th, don’t miss the opening of the Wellfleet Harbor Actors’ Theater’s 26th season, which begins in style with Daughter of Venus by Howard Zinn, directed by Jeff Zinn. Daughter of Venus runs Thursday through Sunday, May 27th through June 26.
Memorial Day Weekend is right around the corner. There are lots of fun things going on, and I would be remiss if I did not remind you. 
First off, don't miss the Preservation Hall Annual Birdhouse Auction, May 29th, from 11 to 1, always a fun event. Come support our new community center and provide your feathered friends with tastefully decorated homes. I love seeing the birdhouses. Wellfleetians are so creative! This event is one of my absolute favorites. Not to say I don't enjoy the Yard Sale at the Dump, organized by Cape Cool. The 18th annual will take place May 28th from 8 to 3, beside the Swap Shop. I try to contribute something every year. Finally, on Monday evening, starting at 5:30, local acts, including Ball & Chain, and Squidda, will be performing at the Beachcomber. What a terrific way to start the season, and hey, the sun decided to shine!
