20  Years and Still Going Strong!

• What:   The 20th Annual Meeting of the Community Development Partnership
• When:  Thursday, October 27th  5:30 to 7:30 pm 
• Where: Cape Cod National Seashore Visitor Center in Eastham.  
• Who:     Guest Speaker Highlights include:

Kate Burns,  Director of Community Initiatives from the  

Gulf of Maine Research Institute and

Robert Finch who will present a reading of his published work.  

We will be honoring our 7th Annual Gwen Pelletier recipient:

Lisa Brown,  for her continued community involvement.  

An event not to miss.    

$25 pp          Annual Meeting reservations/ticket   

Come to the Cabaret!  

Enjoy jazzy show tunes, strong melodies and the greatest classics - all performed by your favorite local singers, musicians and entertainers, including John Arterton and James Mack, Elizabeth Bridgewater, Larry Marsland,  Ashley Wade, John Thomas and Elena Mancheva.  Join them on Sunday, November 6^th at 4 PM for the second annual  

"In the Spotlight, an Evening of Cabaret," at the Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater.

Sample delicious locally produced refreshments, including lobster sliders while supporting the Community Development Partnership, the Lower Cape Outreach Council and WE CAN. For more information and to purchase tickets,
  visit our website or call 508-240-7873, extension 25.  Our sponsors: 

Raffle tickets are available for wonderful theater, dinner prizes, too!

Have you heard about Cape and Islands Green?

Stickers and signs are popping up in local companies who have taken the time to reduce their energy costs and examined their business practices to become Cape and Islands Green verified.  Come to our web site to learn about how to merge energy savings with marketing opportunities. Together we can create sustainable businesses that help our community. 

Fall workshop dates:

• October 5th in Chatham 10am to noon Workshop #3  
• October 19th Eastham 6 to 8 PM  Workshop #1
• November 2nd Provincetown & 9 and 16th all Workshops 1, 2 & 3
• Early November in  Chatham.  Workshop #1

They can be taken out of order so sign up now. 

sign up and information 

Radio Show 92.1 fm WOMR and 93.1 WFMR  

Our radio show: "Community Partners on the Air" airs at 12:30 pm on Wednesdays.
Can't listen on Wednesdays?  We have provided this link to our weekly shows.

WOMR radio pod casts-enjoy!

It refreshes weekly so bookmark it and come back to hear what else we're talking about.  Our newest guests:

Athletic Director Keith Kenyon and Principal Tom Conrad explore the subject of "Todays Athletes, Tomorrow's Workforce."   

Shine Boutique, Kerry O'Brien Berto - Micro Loan Client and Small Business Owner.  

Business Micro Loans

The CDP has been offering micro loans to Lower Cape Cod businesses for 20 years. Many well know local companies got their start with the help of the CDP.  Micro loans up to $40,000 are available for business owners who qualify. Please see our web site for details or contact the office.  

We look forward to hearing from you.    

 508-240-7873  x 18 Pam Andersen          Loan Criteria

Free drawings at local bank, not one but two!

The CDP has an informational display at Cape Cod Five Cents Savings Bank on Brackett Road in Eastham.  A local business -The Gift Barn has offered a free basket of goodies for our raffle this week.

The drawing is October 14th.    

A second drawing will offer two tickets for the upcoming "In the Spotlight" An Evening of Cabaret",  being held at W.H.A.T. on November 6th at 4pm. A $100 value!

Both lucky winners will be chosen at random on the 14th.  

Head on down to CC5 in Eastham for your chance to win!  

Aren't you glad you read through the whole newsletter?  

Not feeling lucky? Can't wait to have your tickets in hand? You can purchase tickets on the CDP website at "In the Spotlight, an Evening of Cabaret".

Last weeks winners include: Frank S. of Brewster and Dave N. of Orleans. Congratulations! 

Our mission:    

 The Community Development Partnership nurtures a vibrant Lower Cape region by promoting environmental and economic sustainability, expanding opportunities for low- and moderate-income residents, and preserving our unique cultural and historic character.