Oak Bluffs: Happy Labor Day

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Welcome to September with visions of cooler weather and less crowded streets, stores, and beaches. How quickly the summer flew by. Labor Day passed quietly. It is supposed to be a day to honor all workers, but I am sure most employees did not spend the day relaxing but attended to their jobs. Just to put things in proper perspective and so you won’t feel sorry for yourselves, here are some wage figures from the Oak Bluffs town report for 1960. The Police Chief’s wage was $4,200, Fire Chief’s $300, Harbor Master $250 and the Treasurer $1,900. So things have improved a bit since that time.

School opens today and before we know it students will be engrossed in their studies and   extracurricular activities. Please be aware that students will be gathered at the bus stops and riding and walking to the school, so take extra care in driving.

For the second year in a row our Oak Bluffs Library won a blue ribbon at the fair for their book display. Congratulations for your hard work.

Programs upcoming at the library are: the Oak Bluffs Writer’s Group, today from 10 am to 12 noon. The Book Babies group will also meet today, from 10:30 to 11:30 am, and the Little Yogis program is from 4 to 5:45 pm.

Each month we screen a different movie from a new era. Themed games, trivia, and fun —  period clothing optional.

Stuffed Animal Storytime will take place on September 5, 10:30–11:30 am. Bring your favorite pal to storytime for stories and songs. Great board games of Scrabble and Chess take place on September 6 from 10 am until 12 noon.

Throwback Thursday Movie Night is on Thursday, September 11, at 5:30 pm. Alfred Hitchcock, Jimmy Stewart, and Grace Kelly join forces in this classic thriller, with Hitchcock trivia, 50s name game, and refreshments.

The school would like to remind parents of all incoming kindergartners that the office needs a copy of every child’s birth certificate and immunization record before they can start first grade. Sweet Dianne Rhoades, sister of Donna, is celebrating her 61st birthday today, Sept. 4. If you see her at Windemere, at the Federated Church of Edgartown, or out and about, please give her a hug and continued wishes for optimal health.  Her friendly smile is contagious.

Birthday smiles to Skylar Christopher Hall on the 6th, Susan Phillips on the 7th, and Ryan Araujo on the 10th.

Enjoy your week.

Peace.