Ken Kaufman and his wife, Corinne Majno, renewed their wedding vows on Monday at their family home overlooking Vineyard Sound. The service was performed by Rev. Michael Allen who was accompanied by his wife, Rev. Priscilla Allen. Corinne was simply gorgeous in her wedding gown. Guests enjoyed the early evening festivities as well as photographs on the beach despite the coolness of the day. Videographer Ken Wentworth filmed the entire celebration and Elaine Diotima Vogel Vanderhoop photographed all.
The Aquinnah Public Library will be open with regular hours on Saturday, Dec. 13 at 10 a.m. The Library Trustees, Jennry, Michelle and Natalie are all looking forward to greeting patrons once again and will be serving apple cider and other refreshments at 10 a.m. We can look forward to Marianne Neill’s home-baked scones and other delicacies. On Dec. 18 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. there will be a library’s staff/volunteer appreciation open house. All are welcome.
Aquinnah Public Library will be presenting the final session for September Edible Vineyard: Series About Cooking and Eating on the Vineyard. Carol McManus of Espresso Love in Edgartown will present her new book Table Talk. Not only will she present and discuss her book but will also have a demonstration of her culinary skills. Carol will be at the library on Thursday, Sept. 25 at 5 p.m.
Aquinnah Nurse Juleanne VanBelle will be at the town hall on March 7 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. for all of your health questions. Residents are invited to stop by and see Juleanne for a health assessment.
Get-well wishes to Edward Fantasia Jr., who was admitted to Children’s Hospital this week. It is anticipated that he will be home over the weekend. Not a way to spend your school vacation week.
Congratulations to Lieut. Neal J. Maciel who has been chosen the officer in charge of the state police on the Vineyard. It has been an inspiration to see Neal working his way up through advancement over the past three decades. The Commonwealth made a great choice in their infinite wisdom. I could not think of any one more qualified and certainly most deserving of the position. May he find his years rewarding in this new role.
Tribal toddlers, children and adults are invited to participate in traditional singing at the tribal building on Thursday evenings starting at 6:30 p.m. For more information, please call Woody Vanderhoop at 508-645-9265, extension 116.
Sandy and Peter Gulbrandsen were at their Lobsterville Road home over the holiday weekend to continue putting the finishing touches on their new home.
Arnold Zack and Leslie Haughton Zemsky will have their Show of Landscapes by a Pair of Aquinnah Friends, with the opening reception today at the Bank of Martha’s Vineyard at Beetlebung Corner from 5 to 7 p.m.
