Parting Shots, May 9 2024

Brewster Book Adds A Chapter ----Brewster Book has expanded. The store showed off its addition and more at a recent ribbon cutting ceremony. Pictured is Jane MacKenzie, the bookstore’s longest-serving team member, who cut the daffodil chain ribbon. MacKenzie is one of the store’s two original employees and has served as manager, book buyer, card buyer, sidelines buyer…you name it! Owner Jessica Devin said she is lucky to have MacKenzie after 42 years on the job. COURTESY PHOTO

'Dazzling’ Entertainment ----Peter Gaines “dazzled” the Women’s Club of Chatham last month with his musical talent and impressive composer knowledge. This is just one of the events the club organizes over the year. COURTESY PHOTO

Pickleball Peeps ----Doug Ramler, chef/owner of the Cape Sea Grill, his son Owen and Marcus De La Vega, pickleball coach, share a common love for the sport and chatted at the recent Toast of Harwich last month. Pictured from left are Owen Ramler, Doug Ramler, and De La Vega.

A Good Sign -----To celebrate Earth Day, students in Mrs. Shaw’s and Mrs. Olson’s third grade classes at Eastham Elementary School did a beach cleanup at First Encounter Beach and created a sign to post at the Eastham recreation department to spread the word about keeping our local beaches clean! COURTESY PHOTO