“To be on an island is to breathe deeper and feel lighter, helping to reset one’s pace to the rhythm of the waves.” –Henry David Thoreau
This time of year, we can all feel the reset. Even though it’s dark earlier, the beauty of the days and the quieter pace is a pleasure. There is parking, and you don’t have to carefully time your trips to the grocery store. I have even been able to get back into Mocha Mott’s and see Scott, Hallie, and crew. What are we going to complain about now? Oh, I know — the flooding. The puddle on Eastville at the curve by the hospital was almost completely across the road to the beach after the last big rain. We could complain about that zigzag turn onto County Road there, too. Oh well, for now let’s just enjoy the rewards of the quieter season.
A celebration of life for Fella Cecilio will be held on Saturday, Nov. 14, at 11 am at the Ag Hall. Deepest condolences to Jane, Kate, and Michael. Fella was an Island icon, and will be missed.
All hands on deck at the Vineyard Greenhouse on Saturday, Nov. 14, to help prepare for spring planting. They need some heavy lifting to set up sawhorses and planks, plus other tasks to tidy up the Greenhouse. Any questions, contact mvcgvolunteers@gmail.com.
Truckin’ MV is coming back. The ever-popular free community event for kids of all ages will be on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 10 am to 1 pm at the MVRHS parking lot. All your favorite big trucks and unique vehicles to explore, plus pizza, face-painting, and more. Hosted by Vineyard Montessori School, and made possible by Island businesses and organizations who donate their time for this fun family event.
Thanksgiving is coming. If you or someone you know will be alone, or not up to cooking, the O.B. Council on Aging can help. Please call 508-693-4509 by Monday, Nov. 16, to find out options. Check out the full calendar of activities and luncheons at the Senior Center at oakbluffsma.gov.
The town website also has the warrant for a Special Town Meeting on Dec. 1. You might want to look now to prepare to make your voice heard on the topics.
Happy birthday to Cassie Walton and Oman Frame, on Nov. 12. Happy anniversary to two couples on Nov. 13: Misty and Michael Araujo, and Patti and Gene deFelice. Katie Davey celebrates her birthday on Nov. 13. Shout-out to Diane Beckwith on her birthday, Nov. 14. Nov. 15 is the day for Jim Parr, Pat Alley, and Suesan Stovall. Cathy Parker gets birthday hugs on Nov. 16. More birthday hugs to Tessa Whitaker, Nina Levin, and Dori Clark on the 17th. Nov. 18 brings lots of birthday candles: Teri Mello, Maya Moran, Richie Combra, Jennifer Goeckel, Kathie Olson, Nick Fiore, and my partner-in-crime, Jeff Lambert. Happy birthday to all.
PS: It’s OK to talk about Christmas now — but too early for Christmas music.
Send me your news!
