Rachel Carson Day is an annual celebration in Woods Hole, commemorating her contributions to ecology and conservation, her writings, including the landmark book Silent Spring, along with her connection to Woods Hole where she worked at the MBL. One of the most colorful events of the day is the “Anything But A Boat Race” which took place at Waterfront Park.

Belonging to Each Other is a local organization dedicated to helping Falmouth’s homeless population find comfortable temporary housing during the winter months. It’s 3rd annual fundraising Gala was held at St. Barnabas Church last week, and FCTV was there for the sold out event.

The eighth annual Wounded Warrior Project’s Soldier Ride, featuring approximately 50 wounded veterans of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, came to Falmouth last week, and FCTV was there to cheer on the brave cyclists. We also spoke to Carole Kenney of the Falmouth Military support group about the annual event.

The Cranberry Cluster Dog Show is an annual event at the Barnstable County Fair Grounds that attracts over 126 breeds of dogs, and spectators of all ages. Throughout the four-day show, thousands of dogs participated in competitions for well-trained show dogs, and events for dogs who just like to jump.

On this episode of Falmouth in Focus, we celebrate the legacy of Rachel Carson with family events and a wild, wet race in Woods Hole, check out the competition at the Cranberry Cluster Dog Show, and cheer on the cyclists in the Wounded Warrior Soldier Ride. All this and much more on this episode of Falmouth in Focus.

Romeo is a handsome brown tabby domestic short hair male. This 3-year old has a brown tabby coat with black tiger stripes, a white chin, bib and paws and expressive amber-colored eyes. He is a mite shy, but a very sweet boy who lives up to his name of being a love bug. Romeo came to PFC when his previous owner could not care for her pets. He has been well loved and would make someone an excellent companion kitty.

Faith-Based groups from across Falmouth came together last week to benefit migrant families who are waiting to legally cross our southern border. St. Barnabas Episcopal Church was the host of this community picnic fundraiser, and FCTV spoke with one of the event’s organizers.

The New Balance Falmouth Road Race reached a historic milestone this year, marking 45 years as one of the oldest road races with a wheelchair division. We checked in with this year’s winners at the finish line to see what this race means to them.

The New Balance Falmouth Road Race is always a successful fundraiser for many local charities through the Numbers for Non-Profits program, and FCTV was at the starting line to talk with a few of the runners about their participation in the program.

The Waquoit Congregational Church hosted a Safe Plates dinner last week, to benefit the AIDS Support Group of Cape Cod. Diners feasted on fare prepared by the owners of the Buffalo Jump, and the Peck O’Dirt Farm Bakery.