Chilmark Chocolates reopened on Oct. 29, and by the looks of the parking lot — New York, Connecticut, New Hampshire, and New Jersey license plates — we still have visitors passing through.
I passed Marie Larsen, sister-in-law Betsy Larsen, and friend Janice Brown decorating Marie’s front porch at Beetlebung Corner for Halloween. I returned in the evening to experience the final effect. This is the beginning of a new tradition; just wait until next Halloween when they have finished renovating and can decorate the entire covered porch, you won’t want to miss this on your trick-or-treating route. On my way home I popped into the Yard, which was ready to rock; great costumes, from Jesse Keller dressed as a mix tape and Alison Manning a perfect Lara Croft (one of my older son’s favorite games years ago) to the whole Yard crew looking spooky fun.
It was great to see runner 18861, Chilmark’s own Sam Feldman, prepare and run in this year’s New York Marathon on Sunday — what an inspiration!
Congratulations to Chilmark Coffee, which will soon be available on the Cape and near Boston at Hyannis and Hingham Whole Foods Markets.
OK, the 36th Women’s Symposium is finally here, Saturday, Nov. 7, 9 am at the Chilmark Community Center. Donations accepted, as are food offerings to share.
The West Tisbury Selectmen’s School Task Force will hold its third meeting on Thursday, Nov. 5 at 5:30 pm in the West Tisbury Town Hall to review the advantages and disadvantages of West Tisbury’s continuing participation in the Up-Island Regional School District (UIRSD). Now that it has just been approved that families in Aquinnah, Chilmark, and West Tisbury can choose between West Tisbury and Chilmark, this seems like an important meeting for parents to attend or follow. For further information, contact Susan Silk at 508-696-1835.
If you want to check out Stan Murphy’s portrait of Tony Fisher, or other objects, join Assistant Curator Anna Carringer for a Martha’s Vineyard Museum “Recent Acquisitions” exhibit tour on Friday, Nov. 6, at 4 pm at 59 School Street in Edgartown.
It’s already the 22nd annual Barn Raiser’s Ball; come dance and celebrate with Johnny Hoy and the Bluefish. Beverages provided; please bring a dessert to share on Saturday, Nov. 7, from 7:30 to 10 pm at the West Tisbury Ag Hall.
If you love really old trees, you won’t want to miss the Vineyard Conservation Society winter walk at Seven Gates Farm with Tess Bramhall and Dr. David Foster, director of the Harvard Forest, on Sunday, Nov. 8, from 1 to 3 pm, free. Space is limited, so RSVP by Nov. 6 by calling 508-693-9588.
Please note there is a special Town Meeting on Monday, Nov. 9, at 7:30 pm at the Chilmark Community Center to vote on 10 articles listed in either paper or on the bulletin board in Town Hall.
Nan Doty continues to offer Qigong on Tuesday mornings and Tai Chi on Thursday mornings from 8 to 9 am, followed by tea in the community room of the Chilmark Community Church. Cost is $8 per class.
Don’t forget free Pizza Nights, Tuesdays at 6 pm at the Chilmark Community Church. And Tuesday- and Saturday-morning stories and songs with Kristen at the Chilmark library starts at 10:30 am.
I just want to thank our friends and neighbors who have reached out offering a hand and kind wishes. My husband continues to feel better daily after his mitral valve repair, and is thankful that Dr. Tim Guiney resides here, making for the smoothest medical experience in caring hands possible.