2024 – 2025 | Truly Orleans 21 www.orleanscapecod.org invited aboard the famous “Finest Hours” lifeboat, docked at Rock Harbor, for a tour and presentation about its history. Historians may be at Rock Harbor “by chance” at other times during the week for tours and presentations. Donations to help preserve the boat are always appreciated. CHOcenters.org Addison Art Gallery Receptions » Called “Cape Cod’s best art gallery” by Cape Cod Magazine, Addison Art Gallery hosts receptions in season SAT 5-7pm . Check addisonart.com for additional events. addisonart.com Speaker Series at Pleasant Bay Community Boating » In-person and live streaming via Zoom. Environmental stewardship through community learning. Schedule: pbcb.cc May-Nov ., Holly Berry Bazaar Raffle » Members of the Cape Cod Hospital Auxiliary will be selling raffle tickets outside various locations in Orleans, Brewster, Chatham, Eastham and more. Four $500 Cash Prizes. Drawing is November 9. ccha-orleans.org Friday Uke Jam! Come strum and sing along at The Sparrow Store on alternate Fridays. June 7 & 21, July 5 & 19, August . 2 & 16 . Main St. All levels welcome. Inclement weather cancels. thesparrowstore.com EVENTS BY MONTH RAJ DAS, ED PHOTOS MAY-JUNE THURS May 16, 11am » John Kenrick Woods Walk . A historically-rich walk of about 1 mile through a white pine grove; see specimens of the rare American Chestnut. orleansconservationtrust.org SAT May 18, 3:30pm » The Seventh Symphony of Dmitri Shostakovich: A Powerful Story of Hope in Tempestuous lecture . Performing Arts Center, Brewster performingartscentercapecod.org SUN May 19, 10am » Latham Centers’ Donkey Dash 5K . Hog Island Brewery. LathamCenters.org for more information. SUN May 19, 1pm » 6th Annual Walk for Hope to benefit Housing Assistance Corp . Falmouth, Hyannis & Orleans. Visit HACWalkForHope.org for more information. WED May 22 » The Art of Slow Stitching with Upcycled Fabrics . A four-week journey into the art of slow stitching using upcycled fabrics, where the intention is to relax and create something beautiful from the everyday. creativecapecod.com for more information. MON June 3-6 » Gregorian Chant Retreat . Learn about St. Benedict, founder of Benedictine monasticism, and discover an ever-relevant form of conversation through sung prayer. The retreat will cover some basics of singing Gregorian chant. CommunityofJesus.org MON June 17-21 » Pyware Visual Design Retreat, for more information, artsempoweringlife.org FRI June 21, 3pm » Portraits of Nature: Doberstein and Reid at Addison Art Gallery . Oil painting demonstration by Sara Jane Doberstein from 3:30 to 4:30; opening reception for Sara Jane and Cynthia Reid from 5:00 to 7:00. addisonart.com FRI June 21, 6pm » Sailabration Gala at Wequassett Resort and Golf Club to benefit Pleasant Bay Community Boating’s programming and community outreach, including the Adaptive Sailing programs, Speaker Series and scholarships to community members in need of financial assistance. pbcb.cc SAT June 22, 10am-4pm » Wandering Through Olde Cape Cod, Orleans Improvement Association’s 34th Garden Tour . Wander thru five beautiful and varied gardens with unique stories to yell. Enjoy vistas of Pleasant Bay, Nauset Beach and Sarah’s Pond as you view the beauty of June roses and perennial gardens. You will find artists painting in the gardens, Master Gardeners available to answer your questions, a pop-up, Little Beach Baker, will be selling sugary treats and there will be multiple displays by our sponsors. Don’t miss the artists receptions from 3-6pm after the tour where you can enjoy wine and cheese and view or purchase the paintings from the gardens. orleansimprovement.org SAT June 22, 3:00pm » Orleans Garden Tour Reception: Better than Ever! Join artists, neighbors and friends for a casual reception and new exhibition
