“Wampanoags did not lose their land, any more than Indians elsewhere on the continent. Colonists and their successors took it, through every means at their disposal.” –“This Land Is Their Land,” David J. Silverman
Sassafras Earth Education will partner with Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary to honor Indigenous Peoples’ Day on Monday, Oct. 12, from 2 to 3:30 pm. This year’s program promotes reflection and healing through words and music, with Wôpanâak speakers, drumming, and activities. There is limited seating, so please bring your own chair.
Congratulations to the organizers of Ladyfest — what a fabulous event. The setup was so comfortable, wonderful vendors, and a stellar lineup of local music. This is the kind of event I love to see in our public spaces, benefiting local services, in this case Connect to End Violence. Looking forward to next year.
The M.V. Museum is presenting “Lighting the Trail: New Stories from M.V.’s African American Heritage Trail” with Elaine Weintraub on Tuesday, Oct. 13, from 5 to 6 pm.
Weintraub will introduce the trail’s newest additions, and share stories from this evolving record of M.V. history. Pre-talk mingle at 4 pm at the First Light Café.
Support the Oak Bluffs School eighth grade by running or walking the Fall 5K on Saturday, Oct. 10. The start is 9 am at Washington Park for a beautiful loop around East Chop. The one-mile Fun Run is at 8:30 am. Registration is required at runsignup.com.
Outdoor music continues: Coop De Ville will celebrate Brendan’s retirement on Sunday, Oct. 11, with Johnny Hoy and the Bluefish playing on the boat at 2 pm. The Blueswitch Blues Band will play at the Bandstand in Ocean Park later that day, 4:30 to 6:30 pm.
Tree planting in Oak Bluffs continues, thanks to the Tree Stewards and everyone who volunteers. Ten new trees will be ready for planting on Oct. 17; please join this effort by showing up at Niantic Park at 9 am for refreshments and just a few hours of your time to beautify our town. Thank you!
Happy birthday on Oct. 8 to Dan Henry, Ben Biron, and Donna Joyce! Iris Albert celebrates on Oct. 9, and the very next day is her mom Rhonda’s birthday. Happy birthday to you both! Oct. 9 is also the day to celebrate Leigh Ann Yuen and Todd Rebello. Anita Billings and Kealee Rainaud celebrate on Oct. 10.
Remembering our dear friend Leah Mercaldo on the 10th, and sending birthday love to her twin, Deirdre O’Connor.
Jeffrey Ciciora makes us smile each week by telling us to “Enjoy your Saturday, everyone!” So be sure to make him smile with a happy-birthday hug on Oct. 12. He shares the day with the lovely Grace Robinson. Mark Lippman will celebrate his birthday on Oct. 13, which is also the birthday of someone we all miss, Dennis Redican. Alexis Moreis celebrates on the 13th also. Birthday salutes to Officer Jillian Sedlier Clark on Oct. 14, and birthday hugs to Jennifer Combra.
Now let’s enjoy the weeks leading up to Halloween, without any mention of Christmas yet, please; send me your news!
