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    September 9, 2021. the ptownie dispatch!

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    September 9, 2021

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    34th Swim for Life

    September 11, 2021 at 2:00pm at Snail Road Beach

    Celebrating its 34th year in 2021, this quintessential Provincetown tradition symbolizes the heroic efforts of a community devastated by the pandemic and its unequivocal response to it.

    Register today!

    NGPA: Cape Cod Classic

    September 16, 2021 – September 19, 2021

    The NGPA is the largest organization of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender aviation professionals and enthusiasts from around the world.

    Check out the schedule of events

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    Rose Dorothea Award Reception

    September 17, 2021 from 6:00pm – 8:00pm at The Provincetown Library

    The Rose Dorothea Award pays tribute to nationally renowned writers who work on the Outer Cape. Distinguished artist, performer, provocateur, and author Karen Finley will be presented with the sixth annual Rose Dorothea Award.

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    Provincetown Book Festival

    September 17, 2021 – September 19, 2021

    The festival seeks to benefit the community by hosting a variety of events that include author readings and presentations, panel discussions, book signings, workshops, and gatherings and conversations.

    View the schedule here

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    From the Town Crier: Gallery District Stroll

    Each Friday evening, beginning around 5PM-9PM, is the Gallery District Stroll. Galleries are of course located throughout Town of course, but a large number are concentrated in the East End of town (roughly between Johson and Bangs Streets, especially around Kiley Court). Sip some wine, eat a cookie, buy some art!

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    Dog Days of Summer

    Your dog is going to have just as much fun here as you will—and he or she is the most welcome of visitors, as you’ll see when you first walk down Commercial Street.

     
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    Starting a Business in Provincetown

    You have two options: purchase an established business or create something new; each comes with its own rewards and challenges.

     
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    Provincetown History Snippet: Early Provincetown Whalers

    Most English people preferred to farm, anyway; but Provincetown was different, and in 1737 every male resident was in one of twelve whalers hunting off Greenland.

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    Swim for Life

    September 11, 2021

     

    NGPA Cape Cod Classic

    September 16, 2021 – September 19, 2021

     

    Yankee Lambda Car Club

    September 17, 2021 – September 19, 2021

     

    Provincetown Book Festival

    September 17, 2021 – September 19, 2021

     

    Annual Harbor to the Bay Bike Ride

    September 18, 2021

     

    Pet Appreciation Week

    September 19, 2021 – September 25, 2021

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