Other than the temperatures dipping to -2 and then rising to 50 degrees during the week, there are really no complaints thus far. Just a dusting of snow the other day that did not last long at all, although the resulting ice was treacherous for many. The fact that we have not had a significant snowfall is a little disconcerting this time of the year, and it is as if we just sit waiting for a little snow to make us realize this is wintertime. For now, we shall just enjoy the sunshine each day.

The Aquinnah Public Library has a full schedule of winter events. Every week during January and February on Thursday afternoons at 3:30 p.m., there will be story time and crafts for little kids accompanied by their caregivers. On Saturday afternoons from noon to 3 p.m., will be crafts after lunch — fun crafts and activities with the library staff. On Saturdays through March — all day coffee hour — because an hour is just not enough time to enjoy a cup of coffee or tea with the staff, courtesy of Friends of Aquinnah Public Library. On Saturday, Jan. 24, the Kidcraft session will include making a snow globe. On Thursday, Jan. 29, there will be dinner and a movie for the kids. It was nice to see Aquinnah library assistant Barbara Lampson at the Oak Bluffs library where she will be two days a week and will still be three days a week in Aquinnah.

Friends of Aquinnah Public Library is presently accepting donations for the new circulation desk to be finely crafted by James Vercruysse. Donations may be sent to Friends of Aquinnah Public Library, 65 State Road, Aquinnah, MA 02535 or dropped off at the library.

The Martha’s Vineyard Chapter of the Massachusetts Society of Genealogists open house will be held Saturday, Jan. 24, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Family History Center across from the Black Dog Cafe on State Road in Vineyard Haven. All are welcome to attend and to bring in your family genealogy for assistance, or to start working on your family tree. Many genealogists will be available to assist you. Cider and cookies will be available.

Pecha Kucha scheduled for Friday evening has been postponed until Feb. 20. In the meantime, the Martha’s Vineyard Museum still has the Cats & Dogs exhibit on display until Jan. 28. On Wednesday, Jan. 28, the movie Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner will be shown at the Martha’s Vineyard Film Center on Beach Road in Tisbury at 7:30 p.m. On Jan. 30 at the museum, there will be an exhibit opening from 5 to 7 p.m., Oak Bluffs Portraits: As Time Goes By curated by Chris Baer’s photography students.

The Chilmark School PTO and Outing Program Red Hot Blues Bash Benefit featuring Mike Benjamin with live music will be held Saturday night at the Chilmark Community Center from 7 to 10 p.m. There will be a silent auction with more than 50 unique items available. Tickets are $20 at the door and include dessert and beverages for the over 21 crowd — always an evening of fun to fund many programs for the students.

Martha’s Vineyard Community Services has extended the deadline for submissions of your design for the Martha’s Vineyard license plate. Jan. 31 is the new date to submit your creation. A panel of judges will then select the winner during the first two weeks in February. The license plate committee must then sign up 1,500 people who would like an MV plate for their automobile with an additional $40 of their registration each year going to MVCS on an annual basis to assist with funding the many programs.

Chilmark Chocolates reopens next week in time to stock up on your Valentine’s Day candy for your loved ones.

Condolences to the family and friends of Paul V. Falcone who passed away unexpectedly on Jan. 13 in Worcester. Paul was the youngest brother of Pam Glavin. He was the son of Alice Falcone of Paxton and the late Dr. Ralph Falcone. Services were held in Paxton on Saturday, attended by Pam and her daughter Gimili Glavin, George Berz and their son Elliott.

Get well wishes to Marjorie Vanderhoop Galbraith as she recuperates from her recent illness.

Evelyn Vanderhoop has arrived from Massett, B.C., to await the arrival of her fifth grandchild. She is the guest of her daughter Tiffany Vanderhoop, Jason Widdiss and her grandchildren Brian, Maysel and Novella.

Condolences to the family and friends of Beatrice Duart Viera who passed away on Tuesday at Windemere after a long illness. Bea was a faithful volunteer for at Martha’s Vineyard Hospital where her daughters Bertie Viera Madeiras and the late Stacy Viera Cotterill worked for many years. Funeral services are being planned at this time.

Happy birthday wishes this week to Ivan Pawwinnee Vanderhoop who will be four years old on Jan. 25. Louis Paciello parties on the 25th. David Vanderhoop will celebrate a major milestone on Jan. 29 and shares the day with Mary Vanderhoop and Keyshawn Joseph Devine, who will be three years old. Lois Craine will party on Jan. 30.

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