Well, we had a taste of Florence late last week and into the weekend. Hundreds of leaves fell due to the rain. A smattering of pumpkins, mums and Halloween displays are beginning to appear around town as it is just 33 days away on Friday. Sunset is getting earlier by the day plus cooler temperatures and memories of September that seemed to have slipped by before you knew it. Some vines and a few trees the leaves have begun to turn but it will be until after Halloween that we will see some fine fall color. The VTA fall bus schedules begin on Sunday. Roger Williams can be heard in a distance playing the piano and singing his classic Autumn Leaves. Harry Athearn reports that Monday is International Coffee Day and Thursday is Taco Day.

Susan Block reports that last Sunday afternoon there was a commotion on Music street. She watched 22 wild turkeys cross the road, bringing traffic to a halt, many of the drivers or passengers got out of their cars to film the event. All turkeys made it safely down her driveway and into Carol Craven’s field.

Congratulations to Leon and Brenda Brathwaite, of Vineyard Meadow Farms, who recently celebrated their 53rd wedding anniversary with family and friends.

Tara Whiting, town clerk, reports that Oct. 17 is the last day to register to vote in the Nov. 6 state election.

George Hartman reports that the 31st annual Antique Power Show will be held tomorrow from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. at the Agricultural Hall. The museum will also be open this afternoon at 4 p.m. for setting up the equipment if anyone wants to stop by and help them. All owners of antique engines, cars, trucks, tractors, etc. are invited to this free event. In past years this has been held with a fall festival and dinner but that is not being held this year.

Mass Wildlife reports that bow and arrow season for deer will open on Monday and run through Nov. 24. The reason for the extension of the season, that includes Cape Cod and the islands, is the heavy deer population where upwards of 80 deer per square mile are estimated, well above the management goal of six to 18 deer per square mile. Shotgun season will begin the Monday after Thanksgiving on Nov. 26 and run until Dec. 8.

Katrina Nevin and John Reine were married last Saturday at the Chilmark Community Center. At least 180 people witnessed the outdoor ceremony on a beautiful fall afternoon.

The town was shocked to hear on Monday morning that police officer Dan Gouldrup had passed away at his home Sunday night. Dan was a veteran member of the department. In addition to his airport security assignment, he often worked directing traffic at the farmers’ market. He was a friend to all and my condolences to his wife, Stacey, and family.

Olivia Larsen, over at the library, reports that tomorrow from 10:30 to 3 p.m., will be drop-in family crafts in the children’s room. This week’s craft is pinecone fairies and on Tuesday at 10:30 a.m., there is an adult community dance class with The Yard. Beginners through advanced welcomed. No sign up required. This class will meet on Tuesdays throughout the fall.

Reverend Wright of the Chilmark Community Church reports that the 28th annual CROP Hunger Walk will be on Sunday, Oct. 14. The six-mile walk will begin and end at St. Augustine’s Church in Vineyard Haven with a half-way stop for refreshments and rest at Trinity Methodist Church in Oak Bluffs. This year’s CROP Hunger Walk will be held in memory of Alden Besse, founder and leader of the Martha’s Vineyard hunger walk for 25 years, who died last December. This year’s walk will also honor Betty Burton for her two decades of leadership in the Vineyard’s efforts to alleviate hunger on the Island. For more information about the MV CROP Hunger Walk or to receive walk materials and information, contact Woody Bowman at 508-693-7240.

Happy birthday to Cathy Peters, Joy Washbrook and Moria Silva Friday; Lynn Christophers, John Abrams, Jill Bouck and Frank Flanders Saturday; Kent Healy, PJ Kirby, Jr., Susan Spense, Becky Cournoyer, Phoebe Potts and Ellen Bunch on Sunday; Richard Andre, Pam Thomas, Linda Izzo, Chris Stein and Wesley Look on Monday; Ellen Gaskell, Rachel Rooney, Barry Donner and Doug Hake on Tuesday; Barbara Bennett, Anna Barber, Robert Tonti, Coco Adams and Christy Phillipps on Wednesday; Tess Bramhall, Jim Young, Zack Post, Teresa Thompson and Kathy Logue on Thursday. Belated birthday wishes to Christy Knoff. 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.