Chatham House Tour Happening this Year?

Hi,

Last year, I attended a House Tour in Chatham with some friends. We had a wonderful time. Does anyone know if it will be held again this year?

Liz
Brewster
lizboyden@aol.com

Name of Chatham Store Sought

You may call this your dumb question of the day...

When I was visiting Chatham a few weeks ago on vacation, one of the stores on the Main Street had a collection of signs, one of which said something like "Live Long, Laugh Much, Golf Often." I had taken a card so that I could order the sign later, but misplaced it. And now I don't even know the name of the store in order to make the call. Online searches have revealed nothing. Can you help? Does anyone have any idea which store I might be thinking of? Any help you can provide will be welcome! Wish I were there now!

-- Catherine Lombardozzi
catherine_lombardozzi@vanguard.com

Chatham Maritime Festival Announced

Chatham Maritime Festival Announces
Open Solicitation for Craft Vendors

April 7, 2008: The Women of Fishing Families (W.O.F.F.) is hosting the 2nd Annual Chatham Maritime Festival on Saturday, May 10th, 2008. In preparation for this event, the organizing committee is soliciting applications from those interested in being vendors and selling their goods throughout the day. Interested parties need not have items related specifically to fishing. Vendor booths will be open from 10am – 5pm and the entire event will take place in the town parking lot, Main Street, Chatham.

Vendor applications can be downloaded at www.chathammaritimefestival.org and are due by April 15th. For more information, please call 774-408-6012.

Contact: Kelly Payne, 774-408-6012 or Karen Murdoch, 508-274-2092

Shellfishing on Monomoy Documentary Sample

Shellfishing on Monomoy Documentary Sample
Originally uploaded by Chris Seufert

Written by Stuart Moore and directed by Christopher Seufert of Mooncusser Films for the town of Chatham.

See more http://www.MooncusserFilms.com

Chatham Area Pools?

Hi Everyone,

My family and I are spending a week in Chatham this year in July. We have two small boys 2 and 4 yr olds, we plan to stay in The Hawthorne and am looking for kid friendly attractions/"things to do". I'm sure we will make great use of the beach but was wondering if there were any pools or water activities for their age?

Thanks,

Denise
denise.dachiardi@alliancebernstein.com

Golfing in Chatham

Hi,

Is there a golf driving range in or near Chatham? Does the place have loaner drivers? I am visiting with my 88-year-old former-champion-golfer mom 5/26-6/1 and would love to have her "critique" my swing. ;0)
Thanks and have a great sesason!
Annie from CO (Mom is from western Mass.)

Annie Muldrew-Pancoast
Certified CO teacher and Homebound teacher with SVV Schools
Owner/Teacher~Solstice Tutoring Center
2919 W. 17th Ave., Suite 220, Longmont, CO 80503
303-651-2806 or Email: pandrew@infionline.net

Getting to Chatham

Hello....I live in Boston and need to visit Chatham for a day. Is there a bus that departs Boston and stops in Chatham? I am also open to Cape Air but it doesn't look like they stop near you.

I won't need a car once I get there, so my first choice would be transportation that is not a rental car.

Your assistance is appreciated.

Joanne
J3Halpin@verizon.net

Chatham Lighthouse Tours

Hi,

Does anyone give tours of Chatham Light?
Thanks,
Chrissy
chrissy@ppr.info

Fishing Boat Sought

Hi,

I will be visiting the area in April and was wondering if anyone can recommend a party boat for a half day fishing trip?
Thank you.

JGent
jgentilcore@mtsinai.k12.ny.us

Chatham High School Class of 1978 Reunion Announced

Hi,

The Chatham High School Class of 1978 is organizing a 30th reunion to be held in the fall. They are trying to collect current email addresses ofclass members. If you are a member of the class of 1978, please send an email to reunion30@chatham78.org with your name and current email address.

Thanks!

Jim Dempsey
reunion30@chatham78.org

Sea Kayaking Tour Wanted

Hi,

My son's 8th grade class is going to the Cape Cod Sea Camp located in Brewster for the end of year class trip. It will take place May 10-15th.

We are looking into the possibility of a guided sea kayaking trip of a modest scale. It would be 20 kids and 4 chaperones.

Please let me know what anyone could offer and recommend and how much it would cost.

Many thanks,
Kay Zwirn
rzwirn@nycap.rr.com

Summer's around the corner....

Summer
Originally uploaded by Chris Seufert

Hardings Beach - Chatham, Cape Cod.

Stage Harbor Aerial Photo

Stage Harbor Aerial Photo
Originally uploaded by Chris Seufert

Prospective image from the upcoming Chatham aerial photography book by Christopher Seufert.

http://www.ChathamPhoto.com

H. Brett Paintings

Hi,

I have a original old watercolor signed H. Brett.

Would anyone know where I might find more info on him??

Best Regards,
Tim
timngayl@earthlink.net

Viewing Scope

Viewing Scope
Originally uploaded by dallasheller

Viewing scope at the top of the fish pier in Chatham with boat in background. Rain lashed the coast of Cape Cod this week.

Photograph by Dallas Heller.

Chatham Railroad Museum Display (spikes)

Hi,


We are from New York State and have been visiting The Gibson's Cottages for over 50 years at Eastham.Back in the 70's ,me and my son were walking the old railroad path which is now The Bike/Walk Path.This is when the old rails were removed ,but the old rotting ties were still there. We walked along the area by Depot Pond and discovered that each tie had a date spike,they were about 2" long.We pulled out over a dozen ,one was dated in the late 1890s and the others dated from the 20's to the 40's.About three years ago at the old School House Museum in Eastham ,we met a lady who said she was associated with the Chatham Railroad Museum.We asked if she would be kind enough to deliver the spikes to the Chatham Railroad Museum,she said she would.

I guess my question is- Are they on display at the museum ? In either case,we plan on going down to Chatham to visit the Fish Pier and the Rail museum.

Don Cook
cookdn@msn.com

Chatham North Beach Camp Lost

Chatham North Beach Camp Lost
Originally uploaded by Chris Seufert

In an ongoing drama, erosion claimed another house on Sunday as a cottage on Chatham's North Beach washed off its foundation and floated into Chatham Harbor. The losses of these beach cottages are economic for the owners, but more importantly, the loss of a way of life for Cape Codders in general.

©Christopher Seufert Photography.

Chatham Hurricane Photo

Cape Cod Hurricane #2
Originally uploaded by Chris Seufert

November 3, 2007- Police and Fire units respond to a tree that caught fire from a downed line on Indian Hill Road in Chatham, MA.

http://www.ChathamPhoto.com

Historic Chatham Info Wanted

Hi,

Does anyone have resource materials (e.g., books) detailing early families and/or history of Chatham?

I'm interested in the Hinckley (Hinkley) family that may have settled in Chatham in the 17th century.

Thank you.

Dean S. Skelley
dskelley@satx.rr.com

Chatham Lighthouse Tours Schedules

Hi,

My husband and I live in Chatham part of the year. However, we are in Naples, Florida, right now and will be here for the winter.

We are involved with a group of people in Naples, called the Greater Naples Leadership program. One of the people I just met told me that he is planning to take his family to Chatham next September (2008) to celebrate his and his wife's 50th wedding anniversary. One of the things he would like to do with his family is to tour the Chatham Lighthouse.

Does anyone have any information that you could email about what he should do to find out how he can arrange a lighthouse tour for him and his family? If so, I would sincerely appreciate your sending it to me.

Thank you for your help.
Barbara Morgan
LynnFar@aol.com

Sunset at Hardings Beach

Sunset at Hardings Beach
Originally uploaded by Chris Seufert

A striped bass fisherman casts from Chatham's Hardings Beach on Cape Cod. ©Photographer Christopher Seufert

Pets for Adoption

Hi,

My name is cathy cole,co-manager of the pets Rescue Foundation. We currently have adorable Teacup Yorkie english bulldog puppies and African parrot in our shelter looking to be adopted into a forever loving homes.

Our mission is to provide temporary care and shelter for stray,abandoned and relinquished pets,and to place as many as possible into responsible and caring homes. The pets Refuge Foundation also works to create awareness and support for the humane treatment of all pets and to end pets over-population through education and the promotion of spaying and eutering.

Send me an e-mail if your are interested so that I can send you their pictures and informations. For adoption please contact us with the above email address. adoptionpalaxe@yahoo.co.uk

Thank you, cathy cole
adoptionpalaxe@yahoo.co.uk

Beach Wheelchair Access

Hi,
I am thinking about bringing my family to Chatham. My 12 year old daughter is a wheelchair user. Does Chatham have wheelchair ramps on any beaches?

Any other advice gratefully received!

Regards,
Elizabeth
elizabeth.gibson1@ntlworld.com

Fish Pier Observation Deck

Hi,

Our family will be visiting your beautiful area in a
few days. Can someone please give me directions to the
fishing observation decks and best places to park?

Also, can you please let us know the best places to
observe seals from shore, without renting a boat?
Thanks,
Tina Mitchell
tinajmit@sbcglobal.net

Marriage Ceremonies on Chatham Beaches

Hi,

I hope someone there is able to help me.

We would like to get married on one of the beaches at Chatham (perhaps Lighthouse beach) but have no idea who to contact about this. Can someone give me any information on how to do this or let me know who I should contact?

With much appreciation

Veronica
veezers_1@hotmail.com

Chatham Band Concerts Coming...

The Band Concert
Originally uploaded by Chris Seufert

It won't be long now. The Chatham Band plays at Kate Gould Park every Friday in July and August at 8:00pm.

http://www.ChathamPhoto.com

Chatham Harbor Approaches

Hello,
I will be delivering a boat to Chatham Harbor/Pleasant Bay next week and know there have been many changes to the harbor recently.
Where is the best place to get updated info regarding the latest safe approach to the harbor by water? Possibly print up to date charts..

Thank you .
Capt Bill Hooper
978-360-8137
hooper.b@comcast.net

Sailing Lessons

Hi,

We just purchased a home in chatham and will be up there for a few weeks this summer. Does anyone know where we could find sailing lessons for adults (husband and son 20 years old)?

Katherine,
katherine123@starpower.net

Chatham Golf Courses

Hi,

I just purchased a home in Chatham, after many years of renting. Would really like to know if any of the golf courses have any perks for residents of Chatham.

thanks,
Ann
AnnCafe@aol.com

Chatham Deer

Spring Deer - Chatham, Cape Cod
Originally uploaded by Chris Seufert

Shot on Skunk's Neck, from the new 80-page coffee table photography book by Christopher Seufert.

Order here
http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/54616

Chatham Summer Baseball Program

Hi,

I'm looking for the Chatham baseball camp for the week of July 4th for my 8 year old if anyone has information, thank you.

-Michelle Doherty
(mmd70@aol.com)

Summer Programs

Hi,
I am a Chatham resident and my nephews will be visiting this summer for over one month. They're ages are 8 and 5. I am interested in learning more on Summer Reading Programs, Art Workshops/Classes, Vacation Bible School, Gardening programs for kids, coin collecting for kids, as well as theater programs (Monomoy or Chatham Drama Guild?).

Any insights or information you can provide would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

Regards,
Darby Hobbs
Fidelity Consulting and New Business Development
darby.hobbs@fmr.com

Tina Durham

Hi,

Was there an article in The CapeCod Chronicle re: the life and death of Ms. Tina Durham who passed away on April 16, 2007?

If so, would it be possible to obtain a reprint of this article from someone? Please the article to my home address;

Ms. Catherine M. Renza
53 Desert Sands Lane
Yarmouth Port, MA 02675
email: Kaswe@comcast.net

Thank you so very much for your help.
Yours truly,

Catherine Renza

Fish Weir - Hardings Beach

Fish Weir - Hardings Beach
Originally uploaded by Chris Seufert.

One of the oldest methods for catching fish and this trap is one of the last in New England, situated off Hardings Beach.

©Christopher Seufert
http://www.ChathamPhoto.com

Chatham Fish Pier Market

Hi,

I'm trying to reach the fish market at the Chatham Fish Pier. Can someone help?

Thank you,
Michelle

Michelle Pollard. M.S.,CCC-SLP
Speech Language Pathologist
mpollard1@partners.org

Camping in Chatham

Good afternoon,

We are planing on voisiting Cape Cod this summer and have been suggested to stay in Chatham.

I would like to know which campgrounds are in the city or near enough so we can go to Chatham’s beach on a daily basis.

Thank you.

*******************************************************************

Marie-Josée Dallaire
Marie-Josee.Dallaire@sres.ulaval.ca
Québec, Canada

Hardings Beach Seals - Chatham, Cape Cod

Hardings Beach Seals - Chatham, Cape Cod
Originally uploaded by Chris Seufert.

Harbor Seals on a sand spit between Hardings Beach and Morris Island. Monomoy Island looms in the background.

Pets in Chatham

Hello,

I will be traveling to Chatham this coming June. We are bringing our small dog with us.

Could someone please recommend which beaches are the best to bring a dog to ? Or which ones don't allow dogs at all ?

Also, where I live (NYC) there are many restaurants that allow dogs when you eat at the outside tables. Are there any restaurants in Chatham that would allow dogs (when you sit at the outside tables of course) ?

Thank you very much for the help ! I want to make sure we all have a wonderful vacation !
~ Isabel Cook
ICook@PKaufmann.com

Chatham Band Concerts

Does the Chatham Town Band welcome vistors to come and play with them? Do they have rehearsals?

Kenyon King
Chatham, New Hampshire
lhd@pivot.net

Chatham Coast Guard Alumnus

Hi Chatham,

I practically grew up on Cape Cod, as a child I came with the family to spend the whole summer in one of the Harwich towns. After servicing more than two years with the English RAF as a pilot during WWII, I returned to Harwich Port and rested a month before joining the U.S.Navy as a pilot for the Navy Air Transport flying DC4's across the Atlantic for three years, then was moved to Hansas as teavcher of DC4's to my releaqsae.

Spent another five thousand hours as pilot then retired to the Cape (Harwichport with my family. Worked as Harbornaster and #2 Harwich summer man at the town work. Moved at 1983 to Florida where I have remained as a CG Aux.

Now I'm 93 yrs old and coasting along as an interesting standby. I was working part time at Chatham CG Station. before I left the Cape.

Best luck and good wishes,
Albert E. Smyser, Jr.
Smysera@wmconnect.com

Cape Cod Osprey (Chatham, MA)

Cape Cod Osprey (Chatham, MA)
Originally uploaded by Chris Seufert.

An osprey flies above an April marsh at Mill Creek in South Chatham.

Quaint Drinking Village With a Fishing Problem

Hi,

I lived on Cape Cod from 99 - 2004. I bought a t-shirt from a general store on Main Street in Chatham. The t-shirt said, Chatham, MA a quaint little drinking village with a fishing problem. Do you know how I cango about getting another t-shirt like this? Thank you.

Greg Shirk
gregory.shirk@usar.army.mil

Henry Beston Audio Book Project

Release: On June 1, Silver Hollow Audio will publish the first-ever audiobook of Henry Beston’s classic "The Outermost House: A Year of Life on the Great Beach of Cape Cod."

With the blessing of Beston’s daughter, Kate Barnes, Silver Hollow Audio is launching "The Outermost House" as the first in a line of audiobooks about nature and place. Available on CD and by digital download, it is perfect for audiophiles, nature lovers, road trippers, birdwatchers, beach bums, and armchair philosophers alike. The unabridged 5-CD package will also include an interview with Beston’s biographer, who, along with our narrator, will be on the Cape during the June 1-3 weekend to participate in a number of Beston reading/discussion events (one of which will be in Chatham, though I do not have the details yet).

Cover art and sound clips are available to the press, and I would be happy to send them via email or CD.

Best wishes,
Rebecca

Rebecca Barry • Silver Hollow Audio
rebecca@silverhollowaudio.com • (845) 688-7333
http://www.silverhollowaudio.com

Chatham Movie

Hello,
I have a great interest in the movie Chatham. The reason for my interest is that it is based on the book Cap'n Eri and it just so happens that my name is Eri, Eri David Laing that is. I had an aunt who had a cousin named Eri, my mother liked the name and so here I am. For years we had thought it was a Scottish name until another aunt on my mothers side was reading her Bible, Genesis 46:16. There was my name in a list of other names. I think I was 12 or something like that and to find that my name had an origin after being given it in 1946. In fact I hated my name because in that day if you didn't have a name like Tom, Dick or Harry you got teased and a lot of other bad things.

Well, I guess I was 16 and another aunt was at a garage sale and found the book Cap'n Eri. Wow, a book with my name. Then I found that there was even a movie made of the book in 1915. And now another movie based on the book. I can't wait to see it. I was wondering if anyone knows who will be playing the part of Cap'n Eri? You can reach me at eridlaing@aol.com.

Thank You
Eri D. Laing
eridlaing@aol.com

Seeking Old Photos

Hi,

I'm still seeking old photos of artists working on Chatham's outer beaches, and Birdwatchers likewise.

For exmple, I stumbled across a photo of a birder ogling some gulls from a hideaway behind the bow of the remains of a shipwreck.

Regards,

John Hutchinson
cynthia.hutchinson@comcast.net

My book on Chatham Beachwagons is coming very soon to the Yellow Umbrella.

Lobster at Chatham Fish Pier

Lobster at Chatham Fish Pier
Originally uploaded by Christopher Seufert.

It won't be long now. Prices are way up here on Chatham so expect to pay this summer.

Chatham Art Show

Hi,

I was informed that there will be an Art Show in Chatham, MA on August 18 & 19, but I have been checking several websites, even the Chamber of Commerce of Chatam website, and couldn't find anything on that.

Could someone please point me on the right direction? I am a sculptor and I would like to get an application for this Art Show.

Many thanks,

Mauro Pozzobonelli
pozzobonellistudio@yahoo.com
POSSOBON ART CENTER

Surfing on the Cape

Hello,
We plan to be in Cape Cod in mid-July. My daughter, age 20, wants to spend her time surfing.

Can someone recommend the towns to stay in that are most convenient for surfing?
I would really appreciate the info.

Thanks,
Marcia Hiles
m.hiles@sbcglobal.net

The Ospreys are Back!

Osprey - Chatham, Massachusetts
Originally uploaded by Chris Seufert.

An adult osprey takes off from a nest of young on an antenna at the Chatham Marconi Maritime Center, Cape Cod. March 31, 2007. You can see one of them poking it's head up.

Fishing Pier Observation

Hi,

I am planning a visit to Chatham in mid May. Would love to experience the fishing boats arriving at the pier and unloading their catches. Could someone please let me know the time of day we would most likely be able to see this happen.

Thank you in advance.

Jeanne Gregory
jmgregory8@charter.net