The Martha’s Vineyard Shellfish Group is hosting a community workshop to explore the ideas and challenges of shell recycling on the Vineyard. The event takes place on Saturday, Jan. 21, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Wakeman Center on Lambert’s Cove Road in Vineyard Haven.
As part of the discussion, Jessica Kanozak will report on the progress of the first year of the Martha’s Vineyard Shell Recovery Partnership.
Do you know what’s happening with your hive, what with the queen up to her stinger in drones, just droning about, when they should be doing something about colony collapse disorder (CCD).
Well, this Sunday, Jan. 22, from noon to 3 p.m. there is no longer any excuse for ignorance where your bees are concerned.
Sock Hop on Saturday
The Chilmark PTO is holding a 50s-night fundraiser on Saturday, Jan. 28, from 7 to 11 p.m. In addition to music and dancing, the evening will feature a silent auction, desserts and beverages. Auction items include a Grey Barn certificate, massages, sailing lessons, tennis lessons, Morning Glory Farm hayride, staycation at Menemsha Inn, weekend at Captain Flanders House and more.
The cost is $15 at the door or visit ticketsmv.com/chilmark.
JANE N. SLATER
508-645-3378
(slaterjn@comcast.net)
Chilmark appears to be enjoying these short days of midwinterwithout much winter. We have had some cold days but most have been sunny and without ice. The great blue heron still visits the Menemsha marsh; a flock of robins was feeding on juniper berries at Abel’s Hill this week and just yesterday I had a brief encounter with a handsome bluebird, a species I seldom see in my part of town.
JOHN S. ALLEY
508-693-2950
(alleys@vineyard.net)
Well, it is clearly evident that the winter blahs have set in. Last weekend’s weather was the coldest so far this winter, but with an absence of snow. By this time in years past the town had exhausted its entire snow removal budget, so chances are we will get a dusting this weekend. The high winds, with gusts in excess of 60 mph, last Friday caused the Steamship Authority to cancel all boats to and from the Vineyard, delaying for many the start of a long weekend.
Temperature: Precip.
Day Max. Min. Inches.
Fº Fº
Jan. 13 52 40 .73
Jan. 14 55 32 Trace
Jan. 15 36 14 .00
Jan. 16 21 13 .00
Jan. 17 44 20 .23
Jan. 18 53 42 .20
Jan. 19 44 22 .00
Water temperature in Edgartown harbor: 39º F.
Garden Gate Art Show
The kids at the Garden Gate Child Development Center, ages two to five, are having an art exhibit at Featherstone Center for the Arts. The reception is today, Jan. 20, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Okay, perhaps a bit late for the little tykes but the rules are off when it comes to artists.
The kids have been working on sculptures inspired by Dr. Seuss, as well as a study in faces centered on collage exploration á la Picasso.
There will also be music, champagne and hors d’oeuvres.
Alice Arrives
Megan Diane Avery-Zellner and Nathan Zellner of Oak Bluffs announce the birth of a daughter, Alice Caroline Avery-Zellner, born on Nov. 14, 2011, in Austin, Tex. Alice weighed 5 pounds, 10 ounces at birth and measured 17.5 inches.
