Westerhouse reflects upon Arts Alliance s formation
Mark Snyder
Joanne Westerhouse, the powerhouse who began the
Sandwich Arts Alliance and led it to amazing growth. Westerhouse recently sold her Sandwich home and is relocating to the North Shore. But with Zoom, phones and the internet, she ll still remain active as a board member and development coordinator for the organization. The Sandwich Arts Alliance began six years ago, back when we were all going to meetings to talk about the future of both the Wing School and the Clark Haddad Building, she tells Snyder s Sandwich. Town officials would ask gatherings about how to use the buildings. Although many good suggestions were made, the town officials kept asking. It occurred to me that maybe they were asking if there was a group that would find uses, manage events, etc., and that made me realize that there was no voice for the arts in Sandwich. Good things had happened over the years in theater, concerts, events, but no groups
Sandwich Chamber holds annual awards luncheon
Mark Snyder Sagamore Inn & Restaurant. The event, sponsored by
Cape Cod 5 Savings Bank, was held in a socially-distanced mask-wearing space outside in a tent.
Outgoing Chair of the Board of Directors, Heidi Trottier, did the opening speech and played host at the microphone. Executive Director
Denise Dever gave an update on the past year, which was marred by a pandemic. Awards were presented to:
Marc Petralia of Tomatoes Italian Grille and Bar for all of his family s efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic. This included feeding first responders and government officials in town, and delivering 200 meals to the overnight health care crews at Cape Cod Hospital and Falmouth Hospital.
Dollar Tree open for business
Mark Snyder
Dollar Tree, Inc. has opened its newest Dollar Tree store in Sandwich. The 9,000 square foot store, located at 6 Aubuchon Lane, is now open.
Dollar Tree stores are open seven days a week and offer great value and a broad assortment of merchandise all priced at $1 or less. Customers discover new treasures every week ranging from seasonal decor, household products, Hallmark greeting cards, party and craft supplies, dinnerware, food, teaching and school necessities, health and beauty essentials, toys, books and much more.
A store of this size typically employs 12 to 20 associates. Interested applicants can apply online at dollartree.com/careers or in-person at the store location.
Wicked Local
The Sandwich Arts Alliance will present ‘Art-O-Rama’ as their annual Holly Days event for 2020, which will feature the works of many talented Alliance members and artists.
The event will run from November 19, through the month of December, at the SAA Center and Gallery, 124 Route 6A, Sandwich, and online at sandwichartsalliance.org.
Artwork for sale will include small hanging art, fabric art, jewelry, holiday cards and many other gift items. All work will be on display for viewing and for sale Tuesdays through Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Center. State mandated COVID 19 regulations will be in place, including social distancing and crowd limits. Mask wearing in the Center is required.