Another busy week approaches as we dive into mid-November.  The cool, sunny days still hold a kernel of warmth at their core making it fun to just be outdoors.  Lots of activity on the bike paths and even the beaches are still attracting their share of strollers and sea-shell hunters.  I’ll be heading out this weekend searching for scallop shells that with a touch of gold spray paint and jaunty red bow make great holiday ornaments and gift tie-ons.

Even if you missed Part I last week, don’t forego the chance to revisit the world of the dashing Rhett Butler and tempestuous Scarlett O’Hara at the West Tisbury Library this Monday Nov. 9th for a free screening of Gone With the Wind, Part II.  Popcorn is provided but bring lots of hankies.

On Wednesday Nov. 11th chef Levon Wallace from the Water Street restaurant at the Harborview Hotel stops by Le Roux in Vineyard Haven to share some of his expertise. With Thanksgiving just around the corner,  its always good to pick up a few pointers from the pros.

Thursday finds West Tisbury poet laureate and theVineyard Gazette’s DAW quatrain-ist, Dan Waters, reading his poems, great and small at the Oak Bluffs Library.

The week wraps up with a free guided “winter’ walk out at the Polly Hill Arboretum.  It’s always fun to explore a familiar landscape in an unfamiliar season with someone knowledgeable about all the hidden treasures, so easy to overlook.  The walks begin at 10 am and run a little over an hour so you’ll still have time to celebrate National Gaming Day over at the OB Library where you can brush up on your chess, Wii and other games.

Wrap up the day with a stop at the Vineyard Playhouse to see what the 4th Grade Theater project has in store this year or support the Plum Hill School out at Nectar’s where Chris Velan and special guests take the stage.  Till next week…