| Monday, May 18, 2005
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Theresa M. Barbo
(508) 487-3622 x103
(774) 263-4219
ccsmedia@coastalstudies.org
Provincetown Center for Coastal Studies
to Sponsor Free Community Events & Open House at
MacMillan Pier Sunday, May 22 Aboard
125-foot 'Spirit of Massachusetts'
Events to Honor MassSail, PCCS's Marine Science Education Program
(Provincetown, Cape Cod, MA) - Spend the afternoon of Sunday, May 22, sailing aboard the Spirit of Massachusetts, a 125-foot schooner the Provincetown Center for Coastal Studies (PCCS) is using for MassSail, its new marine science education program. Pre-registration is required for the free, four-hour Community Sail, one of many events PCCS has planned for May 22, the date Provincetown Selectmen have proclaimed 'Spirit of Massachusetts Day' in town.
MassSail, a joint venture between PCCS and the Ocean Classroom Foundation (OCF,) promotes public awareness and understanding of Massachusetts' marine environment and maritime heritage and is unique on Cape Cod. A key element involves educating students of all ages in marine sciences and maritime culture and heritage. Beginning May 16 thru 25, the Spirit is docked at MacMillan Pier to conduct day sails and education programs for Provincetown students in Grades 6 thru 12.
Events for Sunday, May 22:
MacMillan Pier
11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Community Open House aboard the Spirit of Massachusetts
Face Painting, Cookies & Punch for Children!
All Invited!
Noon
Welcome
Peter R. Borrelli, Executive Director, Provincetown Center for Coastal Studies
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Provincetown Selectmen Read Proclamation naming May 22
'Spirit of Massachusetts Day' in Provincetown
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Vessel Blessing
Father Henry Dahl, St. Peter the Apostle Church, Provincetown
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Keynote Address
State Representative Shirley Gomes
1:30 - 2 p.m.
All Hands Aboard!
Boarding for pre-registered sailors;
(To register, phone PCCS at (508) 487-3622 x101, or email Cathy)
ccs@coastalstudies.org
2 - 6 p.m.
Free Hometown Sail
7 p.m.
Free Community Lecture
Provincetown Public Library, 356 Commercial Street
[Refreshments Served]
"Constructing the Spirit of Massachusetts: Boatbuilders' Memories"
Tony Davis, owner, president, boatbuilder, Arey's Pond Boat Yard
Dan Gould, head boatbuilder, Arey's Pond Boat Yard
[For information about the lecture, phone PCCS at (508) 487-3622 x103, or email at]
ccsmedia@coastalstudies.org
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An exhibit on 19th century schooners is open thru May 25 at the Provincetown Public Library. PCCS, the Pilgrim Monument and Provincetown Museum, and the Provincetown Public Library are sponsoring the exhibit that features the Spirit of Masschusetts, the Rose Dorthea, and the Bowdoin, located on the second floor of the library.
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In addition to Community Days involving school systems, two other educational elements comprise MassSail. Seafaring Camp is open to 13 to 16-year-olds and is comprised of three, one-week learning adventures, exploring the marine environment and learning the time-honored art of seafaring. Through investigations with shipboard educators, participants will observe whales in their natural habitat, collect plankton, perform oceanography experiments, visit historical sites and museums, and share sea songs and stories.
High school juniors and seniors, and college undergraduates, are eligible for Whale Sail 2005, a two-week course - good for three college credits from Cape Cod Community College when successfully completed. Whale Sail 2005 offers a rigorous curriculum in the biology, natural history and conservation of cetaceans in the Gulf of Maine, as well as hands-on cetacean, environmental and oceanographic data collection and time-honored seafaring skills, including navigation.
Experienced educators from PCCS and OCF teach MassSail programs. The Spirit of Massachusetts carries a crew complement of nine, with twenty-two berths available for overnight trips including Seafaring Camp and Whale Sail 2005. For more information on these summer marine education programs, please contact Joanne M. Jarzobski, PCCS Marine Education Coordinator, at (508) 487-3622 x107.
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The Provincetown Center for Coastal Studies is a private, non-profit organization founded in 1976 to protect marine mammals and the marine coastal environment through public education, research and conservation. To learn more about our programs visit our new Gift Shop and Information Center at Aquarium Mall, Store Hours: Sunday thru Thursday, 11 to 5; Friday and Saturday, 10 to 6. PCCS has also opened a Pier Booth at MacMillan Pier, Monday thru Sunday, 10 to 5:30.
The award-winning Ocean Classroom Foundation is a non-profit educational organization that provides programs of sea education and adventure for the youth of America.
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Contact
Theresa M. Barbo
Director of Communications
Provincetown Center for Coastal Studies
(508) 487-3622 x103 (office)
(774) 353-8034 (mobile)
ccsmedia@coastalstudies.org
Joanne M. Jarzobski
Marine Education Coordinator
Provincetown Center for Coastal Studies
(508) 487-3622 x107
solution@coastalstudies.org
Editors: A digital image of the Spirit of Massachusetts is available by email, or go to http://www.coastalstudies.org/whats-new/11-05-2004.htm, to download an image.
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