The fall foliage display that we have enjoyed on the Vineyard is coming to an abrupt close with the leaves blowing off the trees and now dotting the landscape along the roadways. We have enjoyed beautiful weather this week with temperatures in the 60s and the roses are still in bloom at the Howes House. Grass is beginning to green and reappear in many areas and is now awaiting a final mow for the season.
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.
Christmas eve candlelight service will be held at Community Baptist Church of Gay Head on Thursday evening at 5 p.m. Rev. Roger Spinney will offer the Christmas message in his worship sermon. Special music will be performed by members of the congregation, and Mrs. Kathryn B. Stewart will lead one and all in organ music for the Christmas carols.
Cranberry Day will be observed on Tuesday, Oct. 13. Tribal members meet at 10 a.m. at the cranberry bogs to harvest the crop which is kept in its natural state. At noon there will be a picnic lunch, story telling and dining around the campfire. The community is invited to attend the potluck dinner at 6 p.m. at the tribal building where there will be dancing, singing and drumming.
The Aquinnah holiday party will be held at the old town hall on Saturday evening, Dec. 19 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. This is a potluck gathering for community members to enjoy. Santa will arrive on his usual mode of transportation at this time of year, after Rudolph has gone into hibernation from the deer season in town.
As autumn arrives, we are already seeing the departure of many of our family, friends and neighbors, heading to their respective winter homes. It was another great summer of renewing friendships of generations, and reminiscing of the more relaxed days around Aquinnah. Many will close their summer homes for the season over the next week, and we will look forward to their return in just a few short months. In the meantime, have a great winter.
Congratulations to attorney general Martha Coakley on her victory in Tuesday’s Democratic primary for our U.S. Senate seat. As Aquinnah goes, so goes the Commonwealth.
In Aquinnah, the board of registrars certainly appreciated the generosity of voters’ donations of delectable delights to sustain us throughout the day.
