Autumn in Aquinnah — gorgeous sunsets, a few days of rain, temperatures in the 40s at night and 70s during the day. The foliage will be more evident in a matter of weeks.

The first Wednesday in October is National Coffee with a Cop Day, a program between police officers and their community to learn more about each other and to build trust and to establish relationships — one cup at a time. The Aquinnah police invite you to the town hall on Wednesday, Oct. 3 at 5 p.m. to share a cup with them.

The Martha’s Vineyard Neighborhood Convention begins the schedule for their 124th season with the first presentation on Oct. 2 at 11 a.m. regarding the New Island Food Pantry. Margaret Hanneman, Director will discuss the pantry at the First Baptist Church parish house at 66 William Street in Tisbury. Please bring your lunch. Coffee, tea, and dessert will be served.

Wednesday, Oct. 3 from 5 to 10 p.m., the West Tisbury School will have Dine to Donate at the Loft and Pizza di Napoli, as a fundraiser for the Parent Teachers Organization.

Donna Crnkovic departed over the week to visit Manhattan, Chicago and friends in Iowa before returning to her home in Zagreb, Croatia. Donna spent the summer working at Cliffhangers among other jobs.

Welcome to Kamilah Constance Nguyen who was born on Sept. 24 at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, the daughter of Jenna Gosson and Khuong Nguyen, granddaughter of Lisa Pachico and Warren Gosson, and great-granddaughter of Forrest Alley.

Bob and Judy Lana Peterson were at their summer home over the weekend, heading back to Vermont on Monday morning.

Welcome home to Naushon Vanderhoop and her daughters Nanawusuwee and Wunotuway. Naushon (aka Beth) has been residing in Brooklyn for the past 20 years and working in the world of finance.

This has been a very sad week, losing so many friends. My sincerest condolences to the family and friends of longtime family friend Adrienne Hayling, the epitome of elegance, charm, grace and an inimitable hostess. Ed Jerome, whom I have known since he arrived in Edgartown. West Tisbury police officer, Dan Goldrup, who patiently stood watch over many social events at the Grange Hall always with a smile. Tony Nevin, always by the side of his beloved wife Nora. Captain James Morgan, a family friend of several generations who fished along side many in the Menemsha fleet.

Happy 50th anniversary wishes to John and Wiet Bacheller.

Happy 1st birthday wishes to Elliana May Smith, daughter of Adam and Meghan Smith, as she celebrates on Oct. 1.

Belated birthday wishes to Laura Hart.

Happy birthday wishes this week to Kathy Ivory on Sept. 27 who would appreciate a birthday card as she begins her medical treatments (Box 1665 - Vineyard Haven, MA 02568). Chris Carroll will celebrate his special day on Sept. 29. Oct. 2 is a day of celebration for Ellen Gaskill, Karen Finley and Coco Adams. Ralston Jackson, Anna Barber and Jessica Rogers celebrate on Oct. 3. Bill Kistner will observe his special day on Oct. 5, as will Margaret Steinberg.

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