The seventh annual Aquinnah Powwow at Aquinnah Circle began Saturday at noon with the Grand Entry, a procession of dancers and drummers. Members of 10 nations were in attendance, and the powwow also honored tribal veterans and elders.
Members of the Narragansett Tribe certainly had the most representation, with Hiawatha Brown as the arena director, head dancers Christian and Leah Hopkins, Dean Stanton, who always has a remarkable style of dance, and members of the Hazard family in attendance.
The flea market will take place tomorrow at the Chilmark Community Center from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Antiques, books, clothing, household items, collectibles, Vineyard memorabilia, jewelry, handcrafted items and much more is available for your shopping pleasure. Chowder and sandwiches will also be available to fill you as you peruse all the fine wares. For further information, please call Coco Adams at 508-645-3414.
May we all pause and reflect on the memory of Sept. 11, 2001 and be mindful of all who were affected that day.
Today will be the final antique show of the season at the Grange in West Tisbury from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Some of the featured dealers are Joe Spinelli, Jane Neumann, Coco Adams, Patty Kirwin, Ron Beitman, and Christine Mayhew. Stop by; I will be assisting Joe with his treasures throughout the day.
The Community Baptist Church of Gay Head and First Baptist Church of Vineyard Haven will join for worship on Sunday, Oct. 30 at 11 a.m. at the Community Baptist Church on Church street in Aquinnah. The worship will be led by The Rev. Ellen P. Tatreau and will be followed by a potluck luncheon at the tribal building. For information, please call 508-693-1539.
Last fall Tomar Waldman and Keepa Lowe were driving around the Vineyard enjoying the crisp autumn air. On their journey, they wondered what it may have been like for the people of the Wampanoag Tribe and their food sources centuries ago.
The Legend of Moshup will be held at 20 Black Brook Road on Saturday evening at dusk. Learn about the creation story of the Aquinnah Wampanoag through the legends passed down from generations through oral history. Tickets are $8 for adults, $3 for elders and children, $20 for a family of four or more, and free to tribal members with their identification card.
Thank you to Cam Neely for bringing the Stanley Cup to Aquinnah on August 10 which was a delight. Many photographs were taken of, and with, the most-coveted Stanley Cup. Cam Neely, president of the Boston Bruins, is a former member of the Bruins team, and is known for his Cam Neely Foundation which supports housing for cancer patients at Tufts Medical Center.
