Today is Native American Day in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as proclaimed in the past by previous governors. This weekend will be the annual tax free weekend, and of course when everyone arrived in 1620 — there were no taxes.
The Living Local Harvest Festival will begin this evening at the Grange from 6 to 8 p.m. Susan Klein will moderate the storytelling event, Hunting, Fishing, Farming, and Gathering with Vineyard Elders. Beverly Wright will discuss the traditions that once were part of the Gay Head way of life. Elisha Smith and Paul Jackson will also be part of the discussion, sharing how they have farmed on the Vineyard for decades.
The fifth annual Native American Artisans’ Festival will be held at the Aquinnah Cultural Center on Saturday, July 23 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. with Jennifer Kreissberg of Ulali performing at 3 pm. For further information, please call 508-645-7900.
In case you missed the festival two weeks ago, the West Tisbury Congregational Church will have an ice cream festival tomorrow from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Stop by and enjoy your favorite ice cream dish.
Congratulations to the Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School football teams in their victory over Nantucket on Saturday. We will look forward to the Whalers’ return to the Vineyard next November.
Chilmark Chocolates will be open all weekend for your holiday shopping pleasure. The donation basket this month will benefit the Island Food Pantry.
Perhaps the best aspect of living in Aquin nah is that my neighborhood is under the beacon of the lighthouse. There is a constant peace and calmness just watching the beams of the light day and night. The lighthouse beams across our neighborhood in silence throughout the night and dances around during the day.
Rev. Ellen P. Tatreau will be installed on Sunday, July 17 at 3 p.m. as the covenant pastor with a celebration at First Baptist Church in Vineyard Haven. She will be the pastor at First Baptist and at Community Baptist Church of Gay Head. The Rev. June R. Cooper will lead the service which will be followed by a reception in the parish house. For further information, please call 508-693-1539.
