The next potluck supper is on Wednesday, Jan. 15 at the Chappy Community Center from 6 to 8 p.m.

On behalf of the Chappy ferry captains, deckhands and behind the scenes employees, thanks for all of the thoughtful and yummy holiday gifts bestowed upon them by the Island community.

Finally, daylight will be getting longer now — just in time for the frigid spell.

The Chappy Ferry will run on the traditional abbreviated Christmas Day schedule on Wednesday, Dec. 25.

Good news, the Chappy Community Center 2025 calendars are now available. Purchase online at the CCC website or in person at the holiday tea this coming Sunday, Dec. 15 between 2 and 4 p.m.

At 1 a.m. Wednesday morning I checked the Chappy Ferry webcams just to see what, if anything, was going on down there.

Margaret Knight wrote this column for many years before she turned it over to me many years ago.

Here’s something to think about over the winter: fire hydrants on Chappy.

The next Chappy Community Center potluck supper will be on Wednesday, Nov. 20 at 6 p.m. Bring a dish to serve eight.

There are lots of activities still going on and planned for the holiday season at the Chappy Community Center.