JOHN S. ALLEY
508-693-2950
September is slipping away as quick as you can say Jack Frost! We all know he is waiting just around the corner, but it doesn’t seem possible with this beautiful Indian summer weather we are having. Folks are busy harvesting the last of their vegetables and berries and settling into their fall routine as the sun is now setting around 6:30 p.m.
On Saturday, a service for Al Littlefield, who passed away last July. was held over at the Polly Hill Arboretum. About 100 people attended the memorial service that was held under a big white tent near the old barn. Memories of Al were shared by many.
On Monday afternoon under a bright blue sky Bill Honey was laid to rest in the cemetery. About 175 people attended the service presided over by the Rev. Cathlin Baker; a reception was held at the Agricultural Hall. Our condolences to both families.
Remember that next Saturday the Living Local Harvest Festival will take place at the Agricultural Hall. Also the antique power show starts at noon. All owners of antique machinery (gas and steam engines, toys, cars, trucks, motorcycles, tractors and machinery rusty or otherwise) are invited. For more details, call 508-693-6039. There will be a variety of agricultural events at the festival including a special farmers’ market; it will conclude with a potluck supper at 6 p.m. with dancing until 10.
Jill Carlton and Pete Karman, of New Haven, Conn., arrived last Friday to visit their State Road home.
Larry Greenberg and Deborah Shipkin give this report on their children: their son Dan is living in Hoboken, N.J., and working as a portfolio associate at Blackrock Investments in Plainsboro, N.J. Stephen, who worked at Farm Neck this summer, is back at Boston College for his junior year. It will be his second year as the manager of the BC men’s varsity ice hockey team. Daughter Sarah graduated cum laude from Tufts University in May. She is working as a research associate in the green division of ICF, a consulting firm in Lexington; the firm assists the development of energy-efficient buildings.
Kristin Buck, of State Road, reports that the Martha’s Vineyard Savings Bank classic golf tournament to benefit the Vineyard Nursing Association will be held on Monday. Breakfast is at 7 a.m. with the tee off set for 8:30 a.m. Lunch after the match is provided by the Vineyard Golf Club. There will be prizes and raffles. Please call 508-686-0785.
Lynda Coslov, of Pond Road, has her sister Judy Parkhurst of Boston visiting. Judy has been enjoying the weather, beaches and visiting with friends.
Brandon Mayhew Wight and Bruce Blackwell, of Gainesville, Fla., arrived last week to celebrate their anniversary and visit with their many friends. Brandy experienced a medical emergency last Saturday and they were forced to return to their home. They send their very best to everyone and look forward to returning next year.
Alix Small, of New Lane, has opened a new business in town specializing in exotic fibers and handknit goods. She plans on making it a year-round business with a formal opening next month.
Be sure to watch Riley Deeble appearing on MVTV with Jane Hawkes, Peggy Freydberg and Jane Puetthoff. The group talks about Vineyard Village at Home, a referral service for older Island residents designed to help people continue to live independently in their own homes. Jane Hawkes, program director, leads the discussion as Riley and Peggy describe how they have benefited from being VVAH members. Jane Puetthoff talks about her rewarding experience as a volunteer driver for Vineyard Village at Home.
The Martha’s Vineyard Museum is pleased to announce that the exhibit Stella Waitzkin: Selected Works will be extended until mid-December. They are honored to be able to continue to show this incredible collection, and welcome you to stop by and visit, Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Marian Irving reports that Linda Berg, organist and choir director of the First Congregational Church, will introduce her new choral piece, Mass for Creation, on Saturday, Oct. 3, at 7 p.m. in the sanctuary of the church.
Tom Dresser reports that 40 years ago last Saturday the Beatles released their final, famous recording, Abbey Road. His new book, It Was 40 Years Ago Today, has been published. It contains a compendium of Beatle albums, background info on their songs, dozens of comments by Beatles fans and memories of the sixties.
Over at the school, the PTO announces that they are holding a chili dinner on Thursday, as well as a book fair from 6 to 8 p.m. and an open house from 7 to 8 p.m.
Happy birthday to Manuel Estrella 3rd, Cynthia Wayman and Cheryl Metell today; Amelia Adler, Ann Fielder and Ashley Hunter tomorrow; Wayne Smith, Amanda Pachico and Mariko Kawaguchi on Sunday; Natalie Conroy, Nancy Isenberg and Leonard Schoenfeld on Monday; Jane Baker, Heather Hoff, Frankie Flanders, John Abrams and Jill Bouck on Tuesday; Kent Healy, PJ Kirby, Jr., Ed Child and John Scherlis on Wednesday; Chris Stein, Lynn Christoffers, Linda Izzo and Wesley Look on Thursday. Belated birthday greetings to Charlie Kernick.
Well, that is all of the social news for this week’s column. If you have any news please call or e-mail me. Have a great week.
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