Springtime weather is supposed to return this weekend after a few days of temperatures in the 40s and 50s, windy and drizzly. We are due to have temperatures in the 70s over the weekend. The fiddleheads have poked their heads above ground and the shad are in full bloom.
Congratulations to the Vineyard Gazette for their numerous awards at the New England Newspaper and Press Association annual meeting and awards presentation. Toast — to another great year!
The Aquinnah community programs committee flea market will be held at the Aquinnah town hall on Saturday, Feb. 13 from 10 to 3 a.m. Lots of great sales for the day: jewelry, books, antiques, collectibles, and more. Be sure to stop by.
The Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) will host their annual Spring Social on Sunday, April 25, from noon to 4 p.m. at the Tribal Building on Black Brook Road. This is a potluck luncheon so please bring a dish to share. The public is invited to this gathering which will be an afternoon of drum, dance and singing.
The rather large wolf moon has been lighting our paths over the weekend and especially evident during the light snow of Wednesday morning. We can only hope the northeaster goes out to sea this weekend.
Aquinnah Public Library will continue with Stamps and Prints and more stories during story and art time from 11 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Feb. 6. Coffee hour at the library is on Saturday mornings from 10 to 11 a.m. and reportedly was well-attended this past weekend.
The Aquinnah Public Library will have coffee hour tomorrow morning from 10:30 to noon. Stop by for refreshments and great conversation. The staff will have several programs available for the children during their spring vacation.
Aquinnah Public Library will sponsor games on Thursday evenings through March. Gather around the round table and enjoy a game of Scrabble, Monopoly or other board games on a cold night, with a warm lively discussion with family and friends. Refreshments will be served from 5:30 to 7 p.m.
