Well, September is slipping away as quick as you can say Jack Frost! It had been warm for this time of year but a touch of fall (that begins Saturday) is in the air. The ducks and geese have begun their trek southward and, for years, that has included a brief rest stop in the Mill Pond to relax and refresh. Colleen Morris reminds you that Tuesday is national comic book day so Paul Karasik, nationally-known cartoonist, take notice.

Dr. Bruce Carlton and Julia Roundy, of California, arrive at his State Road home on Sunday with three house guests. Bruce, an avid fisherman, will be taking part in the derby. He will find the time to give their guests a personal tour of the Island.

James and Diane Pagnotti, of Old Forge, Pa., returned home last Saturday after spending a week on the Vineyard celebrating their 14th wedding anniversary. Diane reports that they enjoyed the weather, beaches, dining out and traveling around the Island. They met up with old friends and thoroughly enjoyed themselves and may rent in Chilmark again next season as it seemed to them secluded and quiet.

Phyllis Meras of Music street returned home last Friday after a business trip down to New York city. She had time to visit a few old before leaving the city. Naomi Plakins of Middle Road hosted Anna and me at a cookout at her house Saturday afternoon. Jen Wool, who lives on South Road, was visited by her friend, Kim Barlett, of Burlington, Vt. last week. She reports that they enjoyed Tivoli Day, walking on the beach, swimming, sightseeing and shopping. She also reports that up at the Blue Barque on South Road, she and Dan Leventritt are excited about the visit by Dan’s aunts from Chicago. Maxine and Barbara Durst will spend the week reminiscing about their last visit to the Barque in the 1960s and sharing their love of art and politics on the porch swing at Alley’s.

Susan and Barbara Silk are hosting an invitation-only house party tomorrow celebrating 10 years in their home.

At a recent dedication ceremony in Quincy of the Hancock/Adams Park, the guest speaker was our favorite historian, David McCullough. He wrote the best seller, John Adams, a few years ago and has a slip from Abigail’s rose bush planted in his Music street backyard.

Olivia Larsen, over at the library, reports that tomorrow at 2:30 p.m., kids and families are invited to their monthly Lego club. On Thursday at 4 p.m., Christina Montoya will lead a Cuban dance presentation and class. Christina will present a short video about Afro-Cuban dance in Havana followed by an interactive Cuban salsa suelta dance class. This event is open to adults and children nine years old and up. Also, they have new tech help hours. On weekdays from 3:30 to 5 p.m., their I.T./reference librarian will be on hand to help with technical questions. Contact the library to schedule an appointment.

Happy birthday to: Larry and Judith Schubert, Kim Serpa, Julianne Gunn and Amanda Dickinson Friday; Ted Lowe, Carole Kimberly and Mike Mazza Saturday; Kathy Lobb, Niki Patton, Terre Young, Granville White, Mike Donaroma, Kathy Triantafillo and Sean Conley on Sunday; Timothy Williamson, Lydia Olsen, Marjorie Pierce, Jeff Madison and Muriel Laverty on Monday; Manuel Estrella 3rd, Cynthia Wayman, Kali Wingood, Cheryl Metell and Amelia Adler on Tuesday; Ann Fielder, Carol Craven, Jennifer Wilcox, Ruben Sampson and Ashley Hunter on Wednesday; Wayne Smith, Amanda Pachico, Valarie Tweten and Mariko Kawaguchi on Thursday. Belated birthday wishes to Melissa Thomas.

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.

West Tisbury town news can be sent to alleys@vineyard.net.