NANCY GARDELLA
508-693-3308
Sorry I missed you last week; I was under the weather. And what weather we have been having! As I splashed through Five Corners last Tuesday I was reminded of back in the day when Five Corners regularly flooded and the fire department had to pump it out. It was getting close, I tell you!
The Thrift Shop has put out a call for artists of all ages; the deadline is May 15. In honor of the 50th anniversary of Martha’s Vineyard Community Services you are invited to submit artwork for the postcard project. The theme needs to be a visual expression of what the MVCS means to the artist and the Island. In words or illustration the initials MVCS and the number 50 must be in the artwork. Send your idea to vhthriftshop@gmail.com by May 15. The prize is a framed postcard of your work and a $100 gift certificate to the Thrift Shop.
With the upcoming vacation week our library has lots to offer, especially for kids. Monday the library is closed for Patriots Day, but Tuesday there is a special program of music and singing with Ellen Hoffman, at 10 a.m. and again at 11 a.m. On Tuesday, there is a movie for ages five and up, with free popcorn too, at 1 p.m. Wednesday the Wii games begin at 3 p.m., and Thursday Earth Day craft supplies will be for the the five-and-up set from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Finally there’s another movie at 6 p.m. that is about a boy and some magic, rated PG-13.
Beyond that, tomorrow, Saturday, April 16 is the monthly mini-book sale from 1 to 3 p.m. at the library, with bargain bags and free items included this month. On Tuesday, April 19, and again on Wednesday, April 27 at 7 p.m. the program room holds poetry discussions called Common Threads. On Wednesday, April 20 at 7 p.m. Jane Slater will hold forth on the artwork of Captain John J. Ivory, and she will bring 12 paintings to exhibit as well. If you have any of his works you are invited to bring and display them. Art is big at our library; you are invited to see the works of Joan Walsh in Art in the Stacks through the month of April. I once took a watercolor class with this talented woman and had a great time. The Tuesday morning programs for infants to two-year-olds is on Tuesday, April 19 at 10 a.m. with the three-to-five set at 11 a.m. Featuring the songs and music of Ellen Hoffman. Don’t forget to sharpen your chess skills on Tuesday nights at 6 p.m. at the library, ages five and up.
The United Methodist Church — the Stone Church — is presenting some different programs in Edgartown. On Sunday, April 17 the Palm/Passion Sunday worship service will be held at 10 a.m. at the Old Whaling Church. On Thursday, April 21 a Christian Seder will be held at 6 p.m. in the Baylies Room of the Old Whaling Church. Seating is limited so make your reservation at 508-693-1608. Adult tickets are $10, children under twelve share the experience for $5.
Our next American Legion Auxiliary meeting is on Tuesday, April 19 at 7 p.m. at the hall on Martin Road. Bingo continues there on Monday nights at 7:30 p.m.
Our deepest sympathy goes out to the family and friends of two of our kindest, most talented Islanders who died two weeks ago. Jo-Ann Ewing was so very much loved by all. Michael Ovios was a great talent and wonderful man. I shall never forget that he introduced me to klezmer music. Condolences to all.
The birthday bandwagon pulls along Joe Ojile, Wendy Francis, and Shirley Kennedy today. Tomorrow is shared by Jenny Painter Seward and Evan Rogers. April 17 is claimed by Irene Miller. April 18 is a party for Lynne Whiting, Max Clark Balco, Alexander Schultz, and Laurie Jennings. April 19 honors Bob Tankard, Mary Marshall, and Eleanor Hebert. April 20 is BJ Kennedy’s Airplane Day. And on April 21 John Custer and Judy Nichols take the cake. Many happy returns.
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