November is American Indian Heritage Month and the Aquinnah Public Library has a stellar collection of Native American books. Please stop by and look through the vast collection for your reading pleasure. This is a collection that has been built upon over the past two decades, first by Roxane Ackerman and growing significantly with each new library director. Jennifer Christy, her staff, and library trustees Nancy Delaney, Betty Joslow, and Martha Vanderhoop have further expanded the collection.
The Aquinnah Fire Department is still seeking a few strong people to join not only for the benefit of the department but for the Aquinnah community as a whole. Their services certainly would have been utilized on Saturday during the storm when everything was blowing around and transformers were at times arching and catching on fire. Our fire department is not well staffed at the present time and more volunteers need to be trained.
The temperatures have remained in the sixties once again this past week with just a few clouds overhead. It is a pleasure to see the new road signs for Totem Pole Way, Rose Meadow Way and for Attaquin Way: vital necessities in an emergency situation. A few beach plums still are left for picking.
Frank E. Andrade Jr. and his youngest brother Edward F. were the guests of Sylvia Thomas while on a Vineyard tour. It was the first time Frank had been home in more than 50 years. We reminisced about my Manning family members who were once neighbors of his in Edgartown. What a treasure to be able to spend some time talking with all three.
The Aquinnah Community Programs Committee will sponsor a bazaar and flea market on Sunday, Sept. 30 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Aquinnah Wampanoag Tribal Building on Black Brook Road. A luncheon of bass chowder, sandwiches and beverages will be available. A table of interesting raffle items and a giant box of free items also will be there.
The Aquinnah town hall kitchen committee would like your input on Monday, Sept. 24 at 4 p.m. The committee is in the process of reviewing plans and designs for the new kitchen. Your input is definitely needed with regards to appliances, design, kitchenware and so on.
The Aquinnah Community Programs Committee will be sponsoring a flea market and bazaar on Sunday, Sept. 16 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the town hall. There will be vendors with antiques, artwork, books, clothing, collectibles, a giant free box, handcrafted items, jewelry, Native American arts and crafts, pottery, and a vast array of items for sale. Stop by and enjoy the fun and adventure throughout the day. For vendor space, please call Betty Joslow at 508-645-3340.
The Aquinnah Wampanoag Teen Group will be sponsoring its third annual powwow tomorrow at Aquinnah Circle. Doors open at 10 a.m. with the grand entry at noon. Festivities continue through 6 p.m.
There will be Native American dance, drumming, and singing with guests from several tribes across New England. Vendors will be selling native crafts. Food will be available at booths or at the Dreamcatcher or the Aquinnah Shop at the Cliffs.
