Upcoming Events to Celebrate PCCS 35th Anniversary

July 25 - July 30: Whale Week: A Celebration of the Sea
PCCS is proud to launch its first annual Whale Week,.a week-long schedule of family friendly events all with a marine theme.

Monday, July 25: Join us for a 30-minute beach cleanup to launch Whale Week. Marine debris is a serious problem facing our oceans and coasts. It degrades coastal and marine vistas, harms wildlife, introduces toxins and chemicals into our water, destroys habitats and can directly affect human health. Free. No Reservations necessary. MacMillian Pier.

Monday, July 25, 6 p.m. Save the Whales Build Your Own Boat Paddle Race Adjacent to MacMillan Pier near the Surf Club. Prizes will be awarded. $25 to register. Participants may choose to raise money for whale rescue. Sponsored by Venture Athletics in Provincetown. Registration is required.

Tuesday, July 26, 10-11 a.m., Arts and Crafts for Kids at the Hiebert Marine Lab, 5 Holway Ave. in Provincetown. Join PCCS educators for fun marine arts and crafts. Make amazing sun prints of the unique marine creatures that live in our waters. Color, make mobiles, scrimshaw or white line wood block prints of your favorite Cape scene. For kids ages 4-12. Reservations necessary. Donations are welcome.

Wednesday, July 27, 10-11 a.m., Meet Delilah. Step inside a life-size right whale while learning about these amazing animals. For adults and kids at the Hiebert Marine Lab, 5 Holway Ave. in Provincetown. Free.

Thursday, July 28, 11-12 p.m., Lecture: Whales of Cape Cod, at the Province Lands Visitor Center. Free.

Friday, July 29, 5:30 p.m.: Sunset Whale Cruise with PCCS scientists aboard the Dolphin Fleet Whale Watch vessel, departs from MacMillan Pier. Tickets are $100-120, and includes food, beverages, beer and wine. Sponsored by The Dolphin Fleet of Provincetown.

Saturday, July 30 12:30 - 3 p.m.: Party on the Pier, a free concert featuring the Incredible Casuals! Join us for food and fantastic music at this open air concert on MacMillan Pier.

Friday, August 26, 5:30 pm. Sunset Whale Cruise with PCCS scientists aboard the Dolphin Fleet Whale Watch vessel, departs from MacMillan Pier. Tickets are $100-$120, and includes food, beverages, beer and wine. Sponsored by The Dolphin Fleet of Provincetown.

Sunday, October 9, 6 p.m.: PCCS Gala Join us at the newly renovated Town Hall in Provincetown for a glamorous gala to recognize the visionary founders of PCCS and announce the founding members of the Mayo-Giese Coastal Legacy Society. Savor a gourmet dinner featuring local, sustainable produce; fine wines; celebrity speakers and live entertainment. Registration required.

Thursday, December 8, 6 p.m.: Holiday Homeport Banquet Join PCCS staff for this festive annual event at the Old Jailhouse Tavern in Orleans. Enjoy delicious hors d'oeuvres, dinner and great conversation! All proceeds benefit the Ruth Hiebert Memorial Fellowship, which provides scholarships to women affiliated with PCCS pursuing studies in science. Admission includes a cocktail reception, dinner, eclectic raffle prizes, and cash bar. Registration required.

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