Parting Shots Feb 27 2025

OpenCape High Speed Fiber Internet Empowers Cape Abilities --- The OpenCape Corporation has completed fiber connections to Cape Abilities and the Association to Preserve Cape Cod. OpenCape is a nonprofit organization dedicated to building a fiber optic network for Cape Cod, Southeastern Massachusetts, the Islands and Rhode Island. Pictured here from left are Kim McElholm, CEO of Cape Abilities; Andrew Gottlieb, executive director of the Association to Preserve Cape Cod; and Steven Johnston, CEO and Executive Director of OpenCape. COURTESY PHOTO

Volunteer ‘Peers’ ---Carol Ann Peers, volunteer docent at the Mayo House, home of the Chatham Conservation Foundation, guides visitors through this historic home every week. The Mayo House reopens this April. For information on the foundation or to become a volunteer, email info@ccfinc.org. COURTESY PHOTO

Lutz Speaks About Rhodies At NGC Meeting ---- Les Lutz, director of horticulture and facilities manager at the Heritage Museum and Gardens in Sandwich, was the guest speaker at the February Nauset Garden Club meeting. Lutz gave a history of Heritage with a focus on the breeding and propagation of different varieties of rhododendrons. For more information on the Nauset Garden Club, its activities and events, email nausetgardenclub2018@gmail.com. The group’s next meeting is scheduled for April 9 at the Brewster Baptist Church. COURTESY PHOTO