Noteworthy
Welcome to the Island
Wendy Taucher of The Yard is hosting a welcoming party for new executive directors of various Island organizations. On Wednesday, Dec. 2, from 5 to 8 pm at her home in West Tisbury, welcome Ewell Hopkins of Island Affordable Housing Fund, Adam Moore of Sheriff's Meadow, David Nathans of the Martha's Vineyard Museum, and Jill Robie of the YMCA. RSVP by Wednesday at 12 noon; call or email for directions: 646-696-1768; lily.alisonm@gmail.com.
Photo by M.C. Wallo
Slide and glide
Skate off some of your holiday calories on Friday, Nov. 27, at the annual Turkey Skate at the M.V. Ice Arena, from 2 to 3 pm. Admission is $5 per family; $3 per student, and special skate rental rates. Proceeds benefit the Oak Bluffs seventh grade ski trip.
A look at the past
Learn all about fossils at the Chilmark Library this coming Wednesday, Dec. 2 at 5:30 pm, with Dr. Hotchkiss, a.k.a. Fossil Fred. Mr. Hotchkiss will bring an assortment of fossils, and encourages you to do the same. For more information, call 508-645-3360.
Welcome Pastor Seadale
St. Andrew's Church in Edgartown welcomes its new rector, Vincent "Chip" Gerald Seadale. He will first preach and celebrate the Eucharist on Sunday, Nov. 29, at 9 am, which is the beginning of Advent, the start of a new church year, and the annual St. Andrew's Day celebration. The single service on Sunday will be followed by a brunch.
The Rev. Vincent "Chip" Gerald Seadale is the new rector at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in Edgartown.
Mr. Seadale graduated from Colgate University and then received a law degree from the University of Connecticut School of Law. After working as a lawyer in Connecticut, he graduated from Yale Divinity School in 2004. After being ordained, he became associate rector for youth and young families at Christ Episcopal Church in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla., and then was rector at The Episcopal Church of the Redeemer in Jacksonville, Fla.
He comes to the Island with his wife of 26 years, Colleen, and their three children: Caitlin, Bridget, and James.
The prior rector at St. Andrew's was Robert D. Edmunds, who resigned in June 2008 to be the chaplain to the Anglican bishop in Jerusalem.
Dogs in training
The Monks of New Skete of Woodstock, N.Y., are well known for their dog-training acumen. This past weekend, Janine Lazarus, an assistant dog trainer with the monks, worked with a handful of Island dog owners and their dogs on the grounds at the Agricultural Hall in West Tisbury. Commands such as stay, sit, and heel were reinforced with the use of a remote-controlled E-collar, which sends a vibration to the dog. Ms. Lazarus stressed that the dog owners should use simple, consistent commands for successful training.
Otto, Mary Breslauer's 4-year-old wirehaired dachshund, learns to stay in place on command. Photos by Susan Safford
Dog trainer Janine Lazarus works with Milo, a 6 year-old German shepherd.
All that glisters is not gold
Mac Young in a staged reading of "Antony and Cleopatra" at Shakespeare for the Masses at The Playhouse.
Nicole Galland and Chelsea McCarthy's Shakespeare for the Masses continues this weekend with a lively staged reading of "The Merchant of Venice." Performances are on Friday and Saturday, at 7 pm, at the Vineyard Playhouse in Vineyard Haven. Admission is a suggested donation of $5. For more information, visit vineyardplayhouse.org or call 508-696-6300.
Chilmark Jam
For the third year, Alex Karalekas and Willy Mason host the Chilmark Potluck Jam, an evening of potluck and performances by Island musicians this Friday, Nov. 27, from 5 to 10 pm at the Chilmark Community Center. Slated to perform are the two hosts, in addition to Ballywho, Nina Violet, and Colin Ruel, among others.
"We're trying to keep it going," says Mr. Karalekas. "A lot of people seem to really like it."
Mr. Karalekas says they're planning another potluck jam after Christmas.
Admission is a suggested donation of a potluck dish.
Holiday cheer
This Friday and Saturday is the annual Holiday Bazaar at the Tisbury Senior Center. From 9 am to 1 pm, find wampum jewelry, quilts, coats, books, baked goods, Christmas ornaments, and much more.
Shoppers delight
Violet Waters and her son, Mike, look over the offerings at the American Legion holiday bazaar this past Saturday.
Last Saturday, the American Legion Post 257 of Vineyard Haven hosted their annual Thanksgiving and Christmas Bazaar. Among the gift items were handmade food baskets, baked goods, and a raffle.
True stories
The Martha's Vineyard Women's Network continues its 2009/2010 series with True Stories: Women Entrepreneurs on Martha's Vineyard on Tuesday, Dec. 1, from 7 to 9 am in the Baylies Room of the Old Whaling Church. Hear from Lynn Buckmaster-Irwin, owner of Weddings on the Vineyard; Sherry Sidoti, owner of FLY Yoga; Carol McManus, owner of Espresso Love; and Jan Pogue, owner of Vineyard Stories, in a panel discussion moderated by Susan Klein. Admission is $25; $15 for members, which includes a light breakfast. For more information, visit mvwomensnetwork.org.
Dave Tucker. Photo courtesy of Brad Tucker
Tucker fundraiser
This Saturday, Nov. 28, beginning at 7 pm, Nectar's hosts a fundraiser for Dave Tucker, Island resident for more than 30 years. Mr. Tucker suffered a heart attack in September, and has remained in the hospital since. The musical line up includes his son, Brad, with his band Ballywho, Kate Taylor, Jemima James, Willy Mason, Isaac Taylor, Erich Leuning, the Phil daRosa Band, among others.
There will also be a silent auction with numerous items, and a 50/50 raffle. Admission is $20.
The Vineyard Classic Brass Ensemble, a tradition at the Oak Bluffs tree lighting. Photo by Ralph Stewart
Lighting the town
The annual Oak Bluffs Tree Lighting Ceremony is this Wednesday, Dec. 2, in Post Office Square. This year, selectman Greg Coogan has the honor of lighting the tree. At 6:30 pm, the Vineyard Classic Brass Ensemble begins the ceremony, followed by the tree lighting, then holiday fare in the Game Room. Enjoy hot chocolate, baked goods, a special musical production directed by Brian Weiland, and of course, Santa, who will collect canned good donations for the Island Food Pantry. For more information, call 508-696-7643.
In "Taj Mah-Trouble," students ride the bus to the Taj Mahal. From left: Molly deBettencourt, Jake Baird, Kiric Hallahan, Kathleen Alves, with instructors, Christopher Kann and Aaron Duclos (driving). Photos by Susan Safford
Bravo, Oak Bluffs fourth graders
On Saturday, Oak Bluffs School students performed in the Fourth Grade Theater Project at the Vineyard Playhouse. Over the last four weeks, the students created their own storylines, helped develop characters and write the dialogue, made sets and props, and, finally, acted out their own creation. Ms. Muldaur's class presented "Taj Mah-Trouble," while Ms. Brown's class did "Potion Commotion" in two performances.
Among adults participating were the two teachers, project director MJ Bruder Munafo, stage manager and writer Kate Hancock, and actors Christopher Kann and Chelsea McCarthy.
From left: Mr. Kann as Theodorus, the God of Sleep, Nick Fiore as Spike, and Susanna Becchio as Wart, a frog.
Cai Lombardi (playing Krash, the monkey) in front of the Taj Mahal, part of the elaborate set designed by the students.
In "Potion Commotion," Isabel Moore plays Dylan, the servant.
Sean O'Malley in "Taj-Mah-Trouble" makes playing the lute look easy.
Singing the night away
The M.V. Regional High School Minnesingers held their annual auction and mini-concert last Saturday at the Portuguese-American Club. The Minnesingers are raising money for their 2010 trip to Prague.
Sidra Dumont leads the Minnesingers into the PA Club for their performance at their benefit last Saturday.
Performing are, from left, Hannah Marlin, Haley Hewson, Katie Mayhew, Allyssa Laslovich, Ashleen Cafarelli, Rebecca Trenorio, Ashley Gwynn, Toby Riseborough, Filipe Freitas, Willy Nevin, and Austin Gampfeit. Photos by Ralph Stewart
Martha Yukevich with the gingerbread house she made and donated to the silent auction.
Big bets for Boys and Girls Club
The Martha's Vineyard Boys and Girls Club raised $3,551 during their biennial Casino Night fundraiser on Friday, Nov. 20. It was truly a community event: the Edgartown Yacht Club hosted the event and donated the night's bar proceeds to the organization, the M.V. Regional High School's Culinary Arts Department made chili, soup, and salad, and many other individuals and businesses donated their time and services.
Raffle tickets for two roundtrip business class SWISS airline tickets from Boston to the European destination of your choice are still available at the Club (508-627-3303) and at the Second Hand Store in Edgartown. The drawing is Wednesday, Dec. 16.
From left, Karel Mattison, Nancy Kelly, Howard Kelly, Richard Hewitt, Amy Hewitt, Georgiana Greenough (front), Sharon Johnson, Tom Johnson, and dealer Tom Pallas. Photos by Ralph Stewart
Karel Mattison tries her hand at blackjack.
