There are lots of activities still going on and planned for the holiday season at the Chappy Community Center. There is yoga on Sunday mornings at 8:45; potluck Wednesday is Nov. 20; ferry captain and crew appreciation potluck supper is Wednesday, Dec. 11; holiday tea Sunday is December 15.

And just in time for the holidays the CCC is hosting knitting, crafting and chatting sessions on Sundays through Dec. 8 from 3 to 5 p.m. Need to finish or start a craft project? Want to find out what’s new with your Chappy neighbors? Ready to nibble on afternoon treats? All are welcome. No meeting on Dec. 1. Contact chppyccenter@gmail.com if you need more information.

This year school gets out at noon on the Friday before Christmas Day. That gives the kids four and a half free days for shopping or better yet making gifts. When I was a lad we went to school on Christmas Eve. I remember hearing that parents were complaining at a PTA meeting that keeping the kids until the usual 3 p.m. would be a big help for mom and dad getting everything done at home. Noon dismissal? What are my taxes paying for anyway?

In case you are wondering, the Chappy ferry schedule is normal on Thanksgiving and New Year day. Christmas morning however, the ferry will run on the hour. The regular schedule resumes at noon.