If you missed Shakespeare for the Masses at the Playhouse, it will be shown on MVTV, so keep an eye out for it, you won’t be sorry. January is whizzing by, cold, warm, snow, rain, we can have it all. Lucy Vincent Beach parking lot was half full Sunday afternoon, with many families enjoying the long weekend walking on the beach. And people seemed to be out walking, jogging, and bike riding all over town.

Congratulations to Stanley Larsen for procuring one of the first two commercial permits to grow and harvest seaweed in Massachusetts, the other going to Vineyarders Dan and Greg Martino of Cottage City Oysters. I loved seeing the photo of Martin Luther King Peter Simon posted to Facebook that he took in 1964 when King spoke at his Riverdale, NY, high school; Peter spoke of having his eyes opened to the world.

Last week when I returned “Delicious” by Ruth Reichl to the library, a giant white rabbit hopped from the parking lot to the return bins and made itself comfortable, staring up at me with wide eyes. I checked Town Hall to see if they knew who it might belong to, and learned that Dilly (Diane) DeBlaise not only knew about this rabbit, but had already caught a couple of others, and built a hutch for them until they find homes. So if you’re looking for a large pet rabbit, feel free to contact Dilly at 508-645-2103.

“Smoke Bluffs?: A Legal Marijuana Informational Meeting” is taking place at 5:30 pm on Thursday, Jan. 19, at the Oak Bluffs library, and will feature Detective James Morse, an attorney and member of the OBPD, who will break down exactly what you can and cannot do under the scope of the new law. Paul Jackson, one of the targets of the infamous Summer of 2016 Helicopter Raid, has substantial experience organically growing cannabis for personal medical use, and will discuss home cultivation. Geoff Rose, CEO of the nonprofit organization Patient Centric of Martha’s Vineyard, the island’s first medical marijuana dispensary, whose mission is “to provide qualifying patients with the highest quality medical cannabis and related services in a safe, dignified setting,” will discuss his organization, along with where medical marijuana fits into the new legal landscape.

On Thursday, Jan. 19, come see the 2014 documentary about India’s last colony of magicians, acrobats, and puppeteers, “Tomorrow We Disappear” at Pathways Projects. On Friday, Jan. 20, it’s Arts & Scripts, showcasing projects in the works; music, art, writing, video, and poetry, including Barnyard Saints, Paul Lazes, Margaret Emerson, Anne Cook, Christina Montoya, Rob Hauck, Holly Wayman, Richard Limber, and the Pickpocket Bluegrass Band. Tuesdays the Open Writing/Poetry Series continues, where writers of all forms are invited to share work in progress. Doors open at 6:30, followed by performances from 7 to 9 pm. Native Earth Teaching Farm’s Rebecca Gilbert “Wool For Water” meets every Monday afternoon from 1:15 to 3 pm for an instructive session of knitting and spinning. No experience necessary, materials provided. All ages welcome. For more info, call 508-645-9098.

The Yard has moved its public dancing event to the Chilmark Community Center, so come and dance the night away on Friday, Jan. 20, with Johnny Hoy and the Bluefish from 7 to 10 pm., $10 and kids under 12 free. The Yard is bringing back Le Patin Libre from Montreal, and I highly recommend getting seats for either the 11 am or 7 pm shows at the Martha’s Vineyard Ice Arena on Saturday, Feb. 25. I saw them last year, and can say without hesitation you’ll enjoy this world-class troupe of creative champion skaters. Check dancetheyard.org for tickets.

Have you wanted to try drumming? Rick Bausman is offering African Drumming for Seniors on Saturday, Jan. 21, from 2 to 3 pm, free at the Oak Bluffs Library. Drums are provided, but reserve your place by calling 508-693-9433.

On Sunday, Jan. 22, from 3 to 4:45 pm you can listen or bring an instrument and join the Open Chamber Music Rehearsal at the West Tisbury library.

Are you concerned about the hazards of rental mopeds on our Island roads? Want to learn more about the bylaws that govern them? Please attend the presentation of the Mopeds are Dangerous Action Committee at the Oak Bluffs board of selectmen’s meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 24, at 4:30 pm, Oak Bluffs library, downstairs.

Stories and Songs at the Chilmark Library are offered Tuesdays and Saturdays at 10:30 am. Come in from the cold with your takeout lunch and enjoy it in the library’s meeting room.

All are welcome at Community Suppers on Tuesday evenings from 5:30 to 7 pm at the Chilmark Community Church, free.

Condolences go out to Lanette Larsen and her extended family on the loss of her mother Suzanne Smith, 72, who passed away on Jan. 9.

For everyone attending Women’s Marches on Jan. 21, safe travels and be informed.

On Saturday, Jan. 14, close to 200 Islanders gathered at Abel’s Hill to memorialize Chilmarker Lynn Murphy, who died at home on Jan. 9. The gathering was simple: some prayers and a few songs; Lynn was laid to rest in an antique fish box, as he requested.

Have a good week.