Families assembled from near and far, coming together for a long weekend, the official start of summer. Hope you and yours had a good one. Last summer I met Grace Culley Adamson with her then 10-month-old son, River, on the porch of the Chilmark Store. Proud father and grandfather Dr. Gregory Culley shared that “Grace has successfully completed her first year of medical school at the University of Vermont, age 38, with outstanding grades.” And he is thrilled to add, “They will be at 443 South Road, the porch of the Chilmark Store, Lucy Vincent Beach, and the Chilmark library on Story & Music days through the first week in August. Then back to Burlington, Vt., for year two of med school.”
Last week I told you Chilmark Coffee owner and Town Clerk Jennifer Christy’s artwork was at The Granary; however, she joins two other Chilmark artists, Colin Ruel and Wendy Weldon, at the Field Gallery. In fact, it’s been hard to miss her wonderful abstract works, hanging most days on the outside wall facing State Road. She has two small and three large paintings available. It’s great to see her work in a public space! Congratulations to all.
If you’re walking along Squid Row, you may notice the brand-new Fresh Sashimi shack, which opened on July 4, selling out after 55 customers stopped by between 4 and 7 pm. I just happened to walk by when proprietor Karsten Larsen stopped by. Then Stan Larsen, still in his rubber boots, stopped by to snap a keepsake photo.
This evening, Thursday, July 9, join Island clergy and community advocates for a public forum on “The Crisis of Homelessness and the Call to Care” at the West Tisbury library from 6 to 8 pm.
Grammy Award-winning Harlem String Quartet plays at Chilmark Community Center on Tuesday, July 14 from 8 to 10 pm, performing works by Beethoven, Mendelssohn, and Turina. Tickets available at the door, $35, or $30 with Island Card. Students are free. Call 508-696-8055.
Kids Hip-Hop from 11 am to noon at the Chilmark Community Center on Wednesday, July 15. Last week I got to hear the amazing Godfrey Muwulya sing and play music while leading a morning of dance at the CCC.
Come and learn about how tracking dogs are used in wildlife conservation, to find turtles and more on Wednesday, July 15, at 5 pm when certified professional dog trainer Karen Ogden shares her canine tails. Don’t forget Kristen Maloney hosts Stories and Songs at 10:30 am on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Bring your kids in to sign-up for the “Every Hero Has a Story” Summer Reading Program so they can keep a log of books they read and enjoy prizes donated by local merchants. On Mondays from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm, a visiting Tech and Reference Librarian will be available to help you with your e-life. Call the library to make your free 1/2 hour appointment. All Chilmark library programs are free. For more information, call 508-645-3360.
The Martha’s Vineyard Film Festival kicked off on July 1. With so many great offerings, be sure to pick up a little pink guide, check the local papers, or go online at tmvff.org. On Wednesday, July 15, join filmmaker Barbara Kopple for a discussion after her film “Hot Type: 150 Years of The Nation” at the CCC.
Native Earth Teaching Farm has open Wednesdays and Saturdays from 10 am to 6 pm. A Mask Felting class will be offered on July 12 and 25 from 10 am to 2 pm; preregister by calling 508-645-3304. And the next Women’s Circle in collaboration with Sassafras Earth Education is Wednesday, July 15; fire lighting and chat from 6:30 to 7 pm, sharing circle from 7 to 9 pm. Sliding scale $10 to $15, rain or shine. For more information, go to nativeearthteachingfarm.org.
Remember to check the Yoga Barn, the Yard, the Chilmark Community Center, and the church for their yoga schedules and more, like Tuesday Lobster Rolls to Go from 4:30 to 7 pm at the Chilmark Community Church on Menemsha Crossroads.
Don’t forget softball at Pasture Road Field, Sunday mornings starting at 8:30; all are welcome. Any questions regarding Beach Stickers should be addressed to Town Hall at 508-645-2100. Enjoy summer.
