The osprey have arrived — Bettina Malonson Washington photographed a pair at Lobsterville on Monday. While there, she was also delighted to get a close-up photograph of a rather plump grey seal. Just some of the first signs of spring in Aquinnah which will soon be followed by the blossoming of the shad, the running of the herring, and the buds of the mayflowers.
Happenings at the Aquinnah Cultural Center this week begin today with Holly Herbster of Public Archeological Lab discussing artifacts excavated from non-ceremonial archeological sites and explaining why site preservation is important. Saturday the center is open for house tours between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. On Wednesday, August 27, Woody Vanderhoop will demonstrate how he uses clay to make colorful creations and Ramona Peters will be there with traditional coiled pottery.
Congratulations and all the best to the students who will graduate from Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School on Sunday. Those graduating from Aquinnah include Jaron Chaplin, Edward Fantasia, Lydia Fischer and Seth Seeman.
Congratulations and all the best to Tobias J. Vanderhoop who graduated Thursday from Harvard University Kennedy School of Government, amid the cheers of family and friends.
The Easter morning sunrise service will be conducted by Rev. Roger H. Spinney at 6 a.m. Sunday, March 23 at Community Baptist Church with organist Kathryn B. Stewart. Special music will be performed during the service. All are welcome to attend. Thank you to our friends at Chilmark Chocolates for their generous donation of jelly beans for the Easter service.
Longtime family friend Linda Maury BenDavid has been undergoing medical care each week at Massachusetts General Hospital. Please send get well cards to her at Box 415. Oak Bluffs, MA 02557.
Condolences to the family of Eileen Blake. Those of us who live up-Island especially have had the pleasure of enjoying her famous pies for several decades. It was testament to Eileen’s baking skills when even a tour bus was spotted in her parking area earlier this summer.
August 12 is Native American Day in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, as proclaimed on numerous occasions by sitting governors.
All the best to Jim Kinsella as he moves on to his new position at Cape Cod Today. He has been an inspiration in assisting me with editing my column for the past two years. We will undoubtedly continue to work together as Cape Cod Today on occasion quotes some of my work.
Tayke 3 will be performing at the Aquinnah Town Hall on Saturday evening, Nov. 7 from 6 to 10 p.m. for an evening of dance and enjoyment. Ed Fantasia, his brother Mario and their friends will play their tunes for the benefit of the restoration fund for Community Baptist Church of Gay Head. Tickets are $10 per person and may be purchased at the door or by calling Fawn Fantasia at 508-645-3877.
