We were finally able to entertain outdoors this past weekend, and were so happy to see friends come out of the woodwork for our last-minute throwdown. The most surprising attendee, and the first to grace my lawn, was Jen Klein, who is ready to pop with her second child any day now. I really thought that invite was being sent out into the ether, but lo and behold, Jen is not one to miss a party on a beautiful day.
Another entertaining arrival was Tom O’Hanlon pulling up in his Smart car, which he parked right next to Dave’s newly tuned and tweaked giant pickup truck — essentially it looked like a clown car next to a monster truck. An excellent contrast.
Doug Werther had spent the sunny spring day assembling a new swing set for daughters Violet and Savannah. Coincidentally, a similar project had taken place at the Klein household that day, and Elliot Klein’s and Savannah’s faces lit up with shared glee when it was discovered that BOTH of them had just gotten new swing sets on the SAME DAY. What are the odds? Buddies for life, I think.
Birthday celebrations abounded this past weekend, as Lilly Avakian celebrated her first turn around the sun with a pink and green Lilly Pulitzer-themed birthday party. The highlight for Miss Lilly was having a whole birthday cake all to herself. I love that this tradition continues, as I remember watching her father many, many years ago sink his entire face into his first birthday cake!
Meanwhile, up at Pohogonot Farm, Jason Dyer’s birthday cake risked pyrotechnic disaster, so heavily laden with his 40 candles. The cornhole boards were out, various game balls inflated, and despite a shoulder still recovering in a sling from recent surgery, the birthday boy was quite happy, surrounded by family, friends, K9 buddies, and good eats.
A little public service announcement I thought I would share: I was chatting with Amanda Hollyfield the other day, and I noticed she had a Stop and Shop app on her iPhone. Ever the nosey human, I had to know, Why do you have a Stop and Shop app, and why is it on the first screen of your phone, that sacred space reserved for the most important and frequently used programs? Come to find out, you can input your Stop and Shop card number and then they can just scan your smartphone instead of the actual card. If you are anything like me, bewilderedly shaking your head each time the cashier asks whether you have your card — and forever paying more at the gas pump as those rewards just float away — but are never without your smartphone, then perhaps this is information you too can use.
Calling all opera lovers: The Edgartown library’s Opera Club is meeting Sunday afternoon, April 26, for a special matinee movie on the big screen in the Children’s Room. This month’s program is a screening of Giacomo Puccini’s Turandot. The Metropolitan Opera’s sumptuous production of Puccini’s exciting and majestic final opera is conducted by James Levine, starring Eva Marton in the title role and Placido Domingo as Calaf. Please note, this program is for adults. Call the library for further info: 508-627-4221.
Birthday wishes go out this week to Jason Dyer, who celebrates April 23; to Stacy Ickes, April 24; to Cassie Bradley, April 25; to Coo Cavallo and his honey, Donna, who celebrate April 27 and 28, respectively; and to Lark Bakkensen, April 29. Hope you have a great day.
