EARTH DAY AT HERITAGE MUSEUM

Celebrate Earth Day on Saturday, April 26—rain or shine—from 10:00 am-5:00 pm at Heritage Museum & Gardens (67 Grove Street, Sandwich). Learn about clean energy, green building, sustainable transportation, recycling, preserving our natural environment, locally grown and organic foods and other topics important to “green living”. Find out what’s working in our communities for people, for businesses and for the environment, and learn what you can do to create a better future for your family and for our planet! All activities are free with museum admission. For additional information or a schedule of events, call 508-888-3300 ext. 102 or visit www.heritagemuseumsandgardens.org.

BANK STREET GRILLE OPEN FOR BUSINESS

Last year a new restaurant from Nauset Beach Club owner, Art Duquette graced the corner of Route 28 and Bank St. in Harwichport. Casa di Babbo featured an a la carte American grill-style menu. Although, the community welcomed the latest addition, many felt the name did not accurately reflect the menu and implied more Italian cuisine than chophouse. This year, the same restaurant bears the new name Bank Street Grille and welcomes a new executive chef, Jason Thomas, from upper New York City, who will bring his flare to the same selection of fresh, quality meats and fish fillets cleanly grilled with your choice of sauce and flavoring. The same choice of large and small side dishes from healthy grilled vegetables to a decadently rich lobster mac n cheese, promotes sharing as part of the dining experience. For reservations, call 508-430-7888.

THE BROWN JUG WINE STORE OPEN FOR THE SEASON

The Brown Jug Wine Shop (1 Jarves Street, Sandwich) has re-opened for the 2008 season. This boutique style wine shop focuses on wines from family owned, small production and organic wineries. The store will offer two different styles of wine tastings. Informal in-store wine tastings will be offered every Friday from 4:30-7:00 pm. In addition, instructional wine classes will be offered once or twice a month and will feature guest speakers and cover different topics such as specialized wine regions, comparisons of different wine styles and what it means to be organic. On Thursday, April 24 from 6:00-8:00 pm the class will be on “Wines of Italy” with guest speaker Rob Forman, of Dalla Terra Winery Direct. In addition to eight fabulous wines from eight different regions, the Brown Jug owners Michael & Steven will be offering, and speaking about, several fine Italian cheese selections. The cost of this class is $20 per person. Register by emailing wine@thebrownjug.com.

OPEN HOUSE AT CAPE COD BEER

The good folks at Cape Cod Beer are holding an open house on Saturday, May 3 from 11:00 am-4:00 pm to celebrate their fourth anniversary and the installation of their new tanks. Brewmaster Todd Marcus, Beth Marcus and staff will be hosting tours on the hour all day long. You’ll also have the opportunity to sample Cape Cod Summer, which is back on tap for the first time since last October. Located at 1336 Phinney’s Lane in Hyannis. Visit their website at www.capecodbeer.com.

BLUE MOON BISTRO OPEN FOR LUNCH

Starting Wednesday, April 23, Blue Moon Bistro (605 Route 6A in the heart of Dennis Village) will be open for lunch. Chef/Owner Peter Hyde presents homemade Mediterranean cuisine in an atmosphere of comfortable sophistication. Ingredients are fresh and whenever possible, from local purveyors—even from the Chef's garden near the main rear entrance! On the menu: panini, foccacia pizza, and homemade soups and salads. Wednesday-Saturday from 12:00-3:00 pm. Patio dining available. 02638. 508-385-7100 www.bluemoonbistro.net .