Edgartown – Martha’s Vineyard Weather

Wow! It was really busy here last week, wasn’t it? It was so crowded. But every time we went out to do some shopping, we did pretty well and had some good experiences. Back roads and strategy are key to surviving the summer.

Happy birthday to Melissa DeOliveira and Scott Ellis on July 8th, Courtney Corwin on July 11th, and Megan Bettencourt on July 14th.

I spoke with Jean Bishop, who asked me to send a special Happy Birthday to her grandson, William (“Charlie”) Bishop, son of Grace and Sergeant Will Bishop of Essex Police. Charlie will be 3 years old on July 13th, so I wish Charlie a GREAT third birthday!

Kids can stop by the Edgartown Library on Fridays to “Adopt a Stuffed Animal.” Visit the library every Friday throughout the summer to pick up a mystery bag containing your very own stuffed animal to read and keep, while supplies last.

Looking for something different? Take part in the “Jaws Experience Escape Room Game” at Pirates Puzzle Escape Room, daily from 11:10 a.m. to 12:05 p.m., located at 23 Winter St. This is a 45-minute escape room game that takes place inside a replica of the Orca. Your task is to solve clues and save the town of Amity by defeating Jaws in 45 minutes. Win and you will receive a prize. The cost is $28 per person. Children 3 and under are free.

The Generations Picnic will be held on Friday, July 12, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. This popular event, which was founded in 2008, features fun family activities, games, DJ music and delicious food and drinks to delight all generations. Enjoy a bouncy castle, photo bus, face painting, lawn games, henna, wiffle ball and dancing. Be a part of this summer family tradition. Tickets are $150 for adults and $35 for children.

“Jaws” is the drive-in movie on Friday, July 12 at the YMCA. Doors open at 7:45 p.m. The movie starts at 8:30 p.m. General admission tickets are available online circuitarts.org.

Paintings and collages by artist Elizabeth Langer will be on display in the Edgartown Library Program Room throughout the month of July. The exhibit will be on view during library program room hours.

MV Art Association members Kathy Poehler, Anna Finnerty, Lynn Hoeft, Debra Gaines, Warren Gaines and Amy Size are presenting their latest works at the Old Sculpin Gallery from July 13-19, with an opening reception on July 14 from 5-7 p.m.

On Monday, July 15, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., a Mindfulness and Loving-Kindness Meditation class will be held at the Edgartown Library. Led by Thai monk Boonyod Nonthong (Monk Benny), participants will practice loving-kindness meditation. Registration is not required.

A book signing for “Black Home Ownership on Martha’s Vineyard: A History” by Tom Dresser and Richard Taylor will be held on July 11 at 2 p.m. at the Edgartown Council on Aging.

Have a great week. Stay calm and be kind.

If you have any suggestions for the Edgartown Chronicle, email Gail Gardner, [email protected].