The first snow of spring fell on Sunday evening and into Monday morning. Instead of the six to eight inches predicted, it was more like six-eighths of an inch dusting. A bit different having snowflakes surrounding the daffodils and crocus. Springtime in Aquinnah shows that a great deal of the piping used for the dredging project has been loaded on a flat bed and removed for the summer season. However, there is still some piping underwater creating a shoal amid the flats.

Community Baptist Church of Gay Head will have Good Friday services this evening at 7 p.m. with worship by Rev, Ellen Tatreau. Easter Sunday services will be held at 7 a.m. with Reverend Tatreau.

On Tuesday, March 29 at the Aquinnah Public Library, Good Dinosaur will be shown. Dinner will be served including pizza, juice, and veggies.,

Chilmark Chocolates will be open until Saturday March 26 and then will close until the end of April. Stop in for those chocolate Easter Bunnies.

Wayward Wampum has extended hours with the springtime weather, or perhaps significant lack thereof.

Thank you to Dr. Pieter Pil for his care this past week and to the OR staff including my dear friend Helen Anderson, who will be retiring next week after 26 years at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Thank you to Deanna, Katy, James, Ellen, and Donna — all very compassionate and professional.

Sharon Amaral, daughter of Steve Amaral and Judith Prada Counsell, has been undergoing medical treatment recently. Her friends are gathering at the Portuguese American Club on Vineyard avenue in Oak Bluffs on March 31 to host a spaghetti dinner for Sharon’s benefit. There will be a silent auction as well. Tickets are $15 at the door. For further information, please call Jennifer Araujo at 508-294-0846.

John and Kathy Born are celebrating their 50th anniversary. All four of their children and the four spouses as well as nine grandchildren will converge on New York city to celebrate this big milestone in the place where they were married 50 years ago. This momentous event includes their Aquinnah neighbors Matt and Jenny Born and their four kids who are coming all the way from London.

Carl Crocker and Susie Crowell returned this week after spending a few days in Puerto Rico and a stopover in Tampa, Fla. to visit with his father Kimball Crocker. Rumor has it they had a wonderful time.

Barbara Perry Francis was pleasantly surprised at the celebration of her 90th birthday held in the upstairs dining room at the Barn in Oak Bluffs. She was surrounded by her family and friends for the event, with family arriving from across the Northeast.

Welcome to Iona Winter Kelley, who was born on March 9 at 1:02 a.m. in Chicago, Ill., measuring 17 inches and weighing 6 pounds 7 ounces. Iona is the first child of Chelsea Ives Kelley of Aquinnah and Sean Kelley, formerly of Newburyport. Grandparents are Peter and Clare Ives and Michael and Paula Kelley. Little Iona is the niece of Shelby Ives and Taylor and Sarah Ives. All are beyond thrilled with their first grandchild/niece. Clare is presently in Chicago meeting her bundle of joy.

Rodeo Purves Langer celebrated his recent birthday with eight of his friends at a party at their home. They were going to have a sleepover but due to illness it was simply a party where everyone went home following the celebration.

Joan Lelacheur is having the first open studio of spring. All are welcome to see her new wampum designs on Saturday, March 26 at 10 a.m. at 42 Old South Road in Aquinnah. Susan Shea will have her beautiful art cards available as well.

Sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Mary Bernard Marshall, who passed away on March 16 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital, where she had worked for 40 years. Mary always had a smile and a good word for everyone.

Happy Easter.

Happy 34th to Mike and Carol Mayrand on March 26.

Belated happy birthday wishes to our beloved Vineyard Gazette publisher Jane Seagrave.

Happy Birthday wishes this week to Gary Foster who celebrates on March 25 and shares the day with James Benoit, Emma Mayhew, and Eloise Boales. Mike Marshall, Anita Keegan, and Mason Jeffers share the day on March 26. Brenda Smith and Lynne Silva share March 27. Jannette Vanderhoop and Ed Fantasia share the day on March 29. Randhi Belain and Heidi Vanderhoop party on March 30.

Thursday will be Durkee Day in the press room at the Vineyard Gazette as Steve Durkee serenades one and all on his birthday. Michael Dolby will party on March 31 as will Patt Burgess.

Alison Barrett will party on April 1 and shares the day with Robin Meader, Linda Fischer, and Peggy Moore Yoars.

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The Gazette wishes Aquinnah columnist June Manning a very happy birthday on Saturday, March 26.