Here I am, reporting once again from the Arctic tundra, with no end in sight to the icy spectacle. Between the treacherously slippery ground and the stalactites of certain death hanging from every eave, at this point, you really are taking your life into your hands just walking beyond your front door. In fact, I just had to pause in the writing of this column to greet some guests in the driveway, and took a little spill myself. The proof is in the pudding, as they say.
Meanwhile in Florida, Main Street USA at Disney World is bearing a close resemblance to Main Street Edgartown these days, as Vineyard multitudes have converged on the Magic Kingdom for February break. Ellie and Caroline Dolby braved Splash Mountain yesterday, then dined with the likes of Minnie Mouse and Pluto; the Freemans had a quick visit in Orlando en route to their Disney cruise; Anina Garvin and her besties the Smith girls made friends with multiple princesses.
Some partook of Disney’s offerings closer to home in the form of Frozen on Ice (which really sounds like an apt description for life in general lately). Madeleine and Mallory D’Amato gawked at Elsa with grandmother Barbara Phillips, while Georgia and Mabel DeRoche hung with Mom and Dad, Joanne and Joel, for their Frozen fun.
A long-awaited honeymoon was on the schedule for Kraig and Ashley Mundt, who have anticipated their first getaway as husband and wife since they exchanged their vows last June. The two were off to St. John for some well-deserved R & R, and were soon joined by friends Jade and Dan Deslauriers, who made the very intelligent last-minute decision to tag along. Hope you all have a great time.
The so-called “staycationers” out there have had much to partake of, thanks to the Edgartown library children’s librarians, who have provided a full week of activities. Still to come, you can check out Polar Bear Day, Friday, Feb. 27, at 3 pm. Enjoy Larry the Polar Bear stories and blueberry muffins, then make your own polar bear craft, and try fishing with your paws like bears do. Next, on Saturday, Feb. 28, celebrate National Tooth Fairy Day, beginning at 3 pm, with stories and crafts, including the chance to make a tooth fairy pouch. For more info, call 508-627-4221.
Looking for some laughs this weekend? The Harbor View is hosting “An Evening of Comedy,” Friday, Feb. 27, featuring comedians Orlando Baxter, Amy Tee, and Shaun Bedgood. Special guests Johnny Showtime and Dan Cassidy will be the evening’s MCs, and will host a preshow comedy-themed game of trivia. Doors open at 7 pm for trivia, and the comedy show starts at 9 pm. For more information, call 508-627-7000.
Ready to expand your mind this winter? Clear the cobwebs from your brain area with ACE MV: Spring classes start on March 3rd. Walk-in registration will take place at the MVRHS lobby on Tuesday, March 3, between 5 pm and 6:30 pm. This sessions offerings include fertilizer safety, pesticide licensure, tick and mosquito control, ServSafe food handling, financial planning, women’s history, Cuban history, cooking, and more. Sign up at acemv.org or call 508-693-9222. Catalogs are available at the library.
Birthday wishes go out this week to Linda Condlin and Melanie Oliver, who celebrate Feb. 27; to Kurstin Moore and Julia Smith, Feb. 28; to Rico Robb, our favorite Leap Day kid, for whom we will say Feb. 28 (observed); to Mark Hess, March 1; to Ryan Barbini, March 2; to Kathie Case, March 3; and to Laura Bryan and Lizzie Wallo, March 4. Have a great day.
