The world mourns the death of Patricia Neal, and sympathies go out to her devoted family from her many friends on the Vineyard. Her style and grace were truly understated. She enjoyed her years on the Island, and the Island enjoyed and embraced her in return. She was a great supporter of many causes and attended as many social gatherings as she was able to. We will miss her grand smile.
Sunday and Monday nights the wind velocity was more than we would normally experience even in a typical northeaster. It has been exceptionally cold, in the single digits, all week but we can expect the temperature to be in the high 40s over the weekend.
The Committee to Elect Neal J. Maciel for Sheriff of Dukes County will present a night of food and laughs on Wednesday evening, Oct. 20, from 7 to 10:30 p.m. at Sharky’s in Edgartown. One of our favorite Vineyard comedians, Lenny Clarke, will keep us laughing for hours with his wit and wisdom. Tickets are $20 at the door, or from Neal’s committee members.
Community Baptist Church of Gay Head will observe the Christmas Eve candlelight service with Rev. Ellen Tatreau this evening. Christmas caroling will begin at 4:30 p.m. with the service to follow at 5 p.m. All are welcome to attend. Following the candlelight service, Barry and Grace Reeves invite all participants to a potluck open house at the Totem Pole Inn.
What is the Martha’s Vineyard Center for Living? Originally called the Island Councils on Aging, the Center for Living has served Islanders who are 55 and over for almost 40 years. In 2009, the name was changed to the Martha’s Vineyard Center for Living to eliminate confusion and more importantly to change the focus from aging to living. The program continues to be a partner with the town councils on aging and other organizations serving Islanders 55 and older.
Aquinnah Public Library attendees on Saturday will enjoy spending the morning with world renowned storyteller Lillian Kellman, who will weave her stories from near and far starting at 11 a.m.. Children ages five and over must be accompanied by an adult. Please stop by and enjoy the tales.
Winter is upon us. The winds have been swirling all week and the temperatures have dipped to below freezing most nights. The leaves have disappeared and in their place are the winter berries, holly berries, and bittersweet dotting the landscape. Scalloping on Menemsha Pond has been interrupted on occasion due to the temperature.
