Did everyone watch the Patriots game this weekend? That was a stressful one. They did make it to play another game in the postseason this weekend. They will face the Indianapolis Colts this Sunday at 6:40 pm at Gillette Stadium. Go Pats! Let’s take it to the Super Bowl so we have something to focus on to get us through this extremely cold January. It makes such a difference to have something to distract from the bitterness of the weather.
Come by the library Thursday night for the first Pizza and a Movie of the season. It starts at 5 pm, and your kids can watch a film and get fed, and you don’t have to do anything! The Friends of the Aquinnah Public Library are raising money for a new circulation desk at the library; if you would like to donate you can send a check to: FAPL, 65 State Rd. Aquinnah, MA 02535.
If you are interested in doing some service in the town, the Board of Selectmen is seeking town residents to be considered for appointment to two new committees in 2015. The Historic Buildings Committee is in need of one person to serve three years. This committee will have oversight in the care of the town’s historic structures (Lighthouse, Homestead, Library, and Old Town Hall). Representatives from the Martha’s Vineyard Museum, Tribe, Aquinnah Cultural Center, and library will also serve on this committee. The committee will be working with the director of public works and the town administrator in the maintenance of and capital improvements for the town’s historic buildings. The Town Campus Planning Committee is in need of three people for one-, two-, and three-year terms. This committee, along with a member of the Board of Selectmen and the town administrator, will have the responsibility of planning out the development of the Town Hall campus for the next 10 years. The goal of this review board is to develop a plan, based on a needs assessment, for the future operational facilities of the Town Hall, Fire/Police/Ambulance, Library, and Public Works Departments. Anyone interested in serving on these important community review boards should submit a letter of interest to Adam Wilson, Town Administrator, 65 State Rd., Aquinnah, MA 02535 or by email at aqbos@comcast.net.
Janette Vanderhoop is teaching a free yoga class at the Town Hall on Sundays from 10 am to 11:30 am. I hear it’s great; I’m embarrassed to say that I have not been yet. How can that be when it is just down the street? How lazy am I? It’s not like it’s at a crazy early time on Sunday — I’m definitely up by then, I just haven’t made it over there yet.
Pathways is up and running again at the Chilmark Tavern. They have put out a call to artists to submit work for their Multi-Arts Opening on Monday, Jan. 19, from 6:30 pm to 9 pm. They are looking for short excerpts from many different art forms, including spoken word, digital screening, art installations, music, and performance. The work does not need to be finished to be submitted. To submit, email excerpts with a concise description of intent to: pathwaysprojectsinstitutes@gmail.com or call 508-645-9098 to schedule an appointment.
ACE MV is holding an in-person registration for winter classes at the high school this Friday from 5 pm to 6:30 pm in the lobby. Community suppers have started at the West Tisbury Congregational Church. They are on Wednesday nights from 5:30 to 7 pm through April. The main dish is provided, but side dishes are much appreciated. Everyone is welcome.
Carl Widdis’ tree is up at his gravesite in Aquinnah; it will be up until the spring, and if you know someone in need, go up and make a wish for them. Pam Glavin said that there are a few tokens on the tree, and she is happy that people are visiting it. Happy birthday to Faith Vanderhoop whose birthday is today. If you see her, she probably has her very cute little boy Golden with her. Give them both a hug for her birthday.
