Parting Shots, Oct. 3, 2024

Monomoy Shark Sighting ---- Maggie De La Vega, dressed as a pink shark, cheers on the Monomoy Middle School Field Hockey and Cross Country teams as they competed in their first games of the season last week at Nauset Middle School. MELISSA DE LA VEGA PHOTO

USCG Chief Speaks --- Senior Chief Ross Comstock of Coast Guard Station Chatham gave a presentation on the past and present role of the station at the September meeting of the Women’s Club of Chatham. His talk included perspective on the history of the Coast Guard, the Chatham station, the evolution of rescue boats, and even the role of the station in the community. Pictured from left are Mickey Bullock, Kathy Gruszka, Comstock, Kathleen Ryan, and Tina Cobb. The next meeting of the Women’s Club will be Oct. 10 at 12:30 p.m. at the community center. COURTESY PHOTO

Trick Or Treat ----Pilgrim Congregational Church will host a Community Trunk or Treat on Sunday, Oct. 27 from 4-6 p.m., 533 Route 28, Harwich Port. There will be trunk or treating in the back parking lot and games, face-painting, and refreshments in Monbleau Hall. All children are welcome. For more information, visit www.pcchp.org. COURTESY PHOTO

Yes, She Can! ----Photographer Kim Roderiques said she was fortunate to have Meg McCarthy as the presenting sponsor for the launch of her book, “Chatham: A Cape Cod Village,” with Julie Moore and Julie Glauninger of Chatham as gold sponsors. Kevin McLain, executive director of the Chatham Orpheum, was generous in allowing all of the ticket sales for the book launch at the theater to go to WE CAN, which was recently presented a check for $10,000. Pictured are, from left, McLain, Kat Panill from WE CAN, Roderiques, and Kait Brine from WE CAN. COURTESY PHOTO