WHAT'S HAPPENING at the EXPO!

FRIDAY, October 16

12:00 Noon - EXPO Opens
 YMCA Trick or Treat Friday!
(Children up to age 9 are invited to participate in our parade, a safe place to trick or treat among the exhibitors at the show.)

$5 BUCK FRIDAY - Adult admission only $5 all day on Friday.

7:00 pm - Expo Closes for the Day

SATURDAY, October 17

10:00 am - EXPO Opens

1:00 pm - LIVE on the RADIO at the EXPO - Handyman Hotline on WXTK

Seminars (1 hour each):
10:30 am - Color With Confidence by Snow's Home & Garden.
Seminar Content: a. Psychology of Color: how color relates to wellness/affects your mood,etc.  b.Understanding Color: How colors worth together, most common color combinations, color trends    c. Simple techniques to choose color with confidence each time   d. Bring fabric swatches, paint samples or other inspiration pieces you want Susan to help you match. Get a Free Tote For Seminar Attendees - Contains color palettes and a fan deck, information about Snow’s Decorating Events and “Designer On Duty” Days—plus a coupon for a Free Paint Sample Jar. We will have a raffle just for seminar attendees — several great prizes. Anyone can register for our Grand Prize Drawing which includes a free in-home consultation with one of our Designers on Duty (Susan included) and other great products. We will have a coupon valid for 20% off any single item from the store (some exclusions) at our booth and for seminar attendees.
11:45 am - Save $ and Go Green through Energy Efficiency by Cape Light Compact. Learn about Cape Light Compact's comprehensive 3 year 2010-2012 energy efficiency plan, which will dramatically expand current energy savings programs across Cape Cod and Martha's Vineyard and introduce new innovative residential, business and municipal programs, pilot projects, and financial incentives.
1:00 pm - KEY NOTE SPEAKERS: MARK HUTKER of Hutker Architects and KRIS HORIUCHI of Horiuchi Solien, Inc. presenting "Redefining the Boundaries between Architecture and Landscape". What is architecture?  What is landscape?  Where does one end and the other begin? Architect Mark Hutker and Landscape Architect Kris Horiuchi describe their interactive approach to residential design on Cape Cod and the Islands.  Longtime collaborators, the two discuss the design of interior and exterior spaces as integrated parts of an overall composition.  Case studies from award-winning projects feature innovative site planning, programming, and detailing of extraordinary coastal homes.
2:15 pm - Simple Septic Solutions. Learn about the miracle of Micro Remediation, the absolutely natural way to keep your septic system clean and less likely to fail.  This solution can show you how to avoid those expensive septic repairs and replacements. Keep it Simple with Simple Septic Solutions. By Coastal Business Partners.
3:30 pm - NARI of Cape Cod Presents "A Successful Remodel Starts with a Qualified Contractor"- Come learn about the local NARI chapter and how it is a great source for homeowners to find reliable, fully licensed and insured remodelers.  Featured speakers will bring case studies of recent projects and talk about the challenges they faced and how they worked with clients to bring projects in on time and on budget.

Children's Activities

11:00 am, 12 noon, and 3 pm - Pressed Botanical Bookmarks. Sponsored by Heritage Museums & Gardens.

5:00 pm - EXPO closes for the day.

SUNDAY, October 18

10:00 am - EXPO Opens

11:00am - 1:00 pm - LIVE MUSIC by 4 Guys in Tuxes. Enjoy brunch concessions during the show.

Seminars:
10:30 am - Insulate Green to Save the Green by Anchor Insulation. Explore ways to insulate your home with new green materials and processes.
11:45 am - “Jane” of All Trades Home Improvement Tips - Become a DIY Diva!  Discover some tricks of the trades for home improvement from “Jane” and her merry band of helpers in this fun and interactive session featuring hands on demos and tips from the pros!  “Jane” of All Trades is an ongoing series of events aimed at helping women (and men too!) become more comfortable with their DIY projects.  Free “Interior Divine” book by interior designer Jayne Pelosi, to the first 20 attendees plus invitation for all to the next “Jane” event in November! by Mid Cape Home Centers & Complete Home Concepts.
1:00 pm - LIVE Antiques Road Show with Henry T Callan. Mr. Callan will appraise up to 70 items, identifying the date of origin, some of the history and it's current value. Enjoy the stories and anecdotes that each of these items sparks in this live appraisal session. All items to be appraised must be pre-registered by calling 508-775-9800 x34 or at Cape Cod Life's table at eh show. Please no jewelry, coins, or stamps. Larger items, such as furniture, can be appraised from a good quality photo of the item. LIMIT 2 items per family.

Demonstrations:
11:00 am & 12 noon - Fall Wreath Decorating. Sponsored by Heritage Museums and Gardens.

2:00 pm - Grand Prize awards.

3:00 pm - EXPO closes.