What’s up?
On Nantucket
This Week

F May 18 ~ 25

WEDNESDAY

18 MAY

8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Early Childhood Center

Drop-in. Nantucket High School Room 106. Please call Doreen Allen at 228-7285, ext. 1244 for information.

9:30 to 10:30 a.m.

Arts & Crafts with Linda

All ages 0-5 with a parent/caregiver. DROP-IN Early Childhood Center – Room 106, NHS. Call 228-7285 ext. 1571 for information.

10 to 10:30 a.m.

Toddler Time

Story time for toddlers ages 18-36 months. Free admission. No reservation required. For information call 228-1110. Atheneum Weezie Library for Children.

10 to 11 a.m.

Nursing Mothers Group

St. Paul’s Parish House. Drop-in. Childcare provided. Call 228-7285 ext 1571 for information.

Next week

10 to 12 p.m & 1 to 2:30 p.m.

Social Security Administration

Saltmarsh Senior Center, 81 Washington St.

11 to 11:30 a.m.

Preschool Storytime

Story time for children 3-5 years of age. Free admission. No reservation required. Call 228-1110 for more information. Atheneum Weezie Library for Children.

1:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Writer’s workshop

Writing workshop with Judy Shure focusing on memoir writing. Call 228-4490 for information. Saltmarsh Senior Center, 81 Washington St. Ext.

4 to 4:50 p.m.

Children’s Synchro Skating

8-weeks class. Join Nantucket’s newest team sport. New members to the group always encouraged and welcome. Call the rink for details. 228-2516.

6 to 6:50 p.m.

Adult Ice Dance Clinic

Open to men and women figure skaters that want to strengthen their forward edges and learn ice dance patterns set to music. 8 weeks or drop in for $25. Mixed levels and new skaters welcome. Call the rink for details. 228-2516.

7 to 8:30 p.m.

Turn the Pages

Learn successful reading strategies for parents of beginning readers. The presentation includes information about the natural developmental process of reading and how to encourage this growth at home. Presented by Helaina Jones and Nina Slade, NES Reading Teachers. NHS – Room 107. Please register for childcare. For information, call 228-7285 ext.1571.

THURSDAY

19 MAY

8 a.m.

Wildflower Field Trips

Explore the wildflowers and ecology of Nantucket with Dr. Bob Kennedy. Meet at MMA Science Library Courtyard at 2 Vestal Street. Non-member Adult $15, Child $10. Member Adult $10/$5.

9 to 10:30 a.m.

Thursday Parents Group

St. Paul’s Parish House. Drop-in, childcare provided. Call 228-7285 ext 1571 for information.

9:30 a.m.

La Leche League International

This month’s topic is Advantages of Breastfeeding. All pregnant and nursing mothers and their babies are welcome to attend. Meet at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 10 Orange St. Please call Sunny Daily 325-0687 for information.

10 to 10:30 a.m.

Music with Mollie Glazer

Music program for children 2-6 years of age. Free admission. No reservation required. Atheneum Weezie Library for Children.

10 to 11:30 a.m.

Stroller Strides

Let’s get outside and do some walking together! Participants will meet each week at the parking lot at Surfside Beach with your child(ren) and stroller. We will be walking along Surfside Road bike path. Each person can set his/her own pace and walk as far as they feel comfortable. Come walk and talk! Dress according to the weather. If it is raining, the group will be cancelled for the morning. Ages: Birth to 5 yrs. DROP-IN. Organized by Stacey Williams.

10 to 4 p.m.

NHA Research Library

The NHA Library is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. Research assistance on Nantucket history, genealogy, house histories, and historic photography is available. Visitors pay a $5 use fee. There is no charge for NHA members.

10:30 a.m. to noon

Sandy Toes

Come join us at Children’s Beach each week for circle time, sandcastles, shell collecting, a playground “romp” and a splash in the ocean. Children and parents will come together for weekly gatherings of friendship and fun. Dress according to the weather and bring your sand toys. Shine only. Ages: Birth to 5 yrs. Call Doreen Allen at 228-7285 ext. 1571 for information.

11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Early Childhood Center

See Wednesday listing.

11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Nantucket Historical Assoc.

The Nantucket Historical Association’s four historic sites, Hadwen House, Oldest House, Old Mill, and Quaker Meeting House are open to visitors, on Thursdays through Mondays. 90 minute walking tours of historic downtown Nantucket are also available. Pre-registration for the tours is necessary. Inquire at 15 Broad Street, 1st floor.

5 p.m.

Adult Learn to Skate

Learn to Skate sessions are in their second week for adult mixed level skate Clinic. For information, call Nantucket Ice at 228-2516.

6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Preservation 101

How do we determine what to preserve? What is the difference between restoration and preservation? What role does preservation play in the lives of Nantucketers? This class provides an overview of the issues involved in preserving Nantucket’s past. Instructors: Kirsten Gamble, Aaron Marcavitch. Please call the NHA at 228-1894 for information.

6 to 7 p.m.

Atheneum Readers

Book discussion group for young adults (13-18 yrs old). Free admission. Register by calling 228-1110 ext. 103. Atheneum Lower Gallery.

FRIDAY

20 MAY

8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Early Childhood Center

See Wednesday listing.

10 to 11:30 a.m.

Stroller Striders

See Thursday listing.

10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

NHA Research Library

See Thursday listing.

11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Nantucket Historical Assoc.

See Thursday listing.

12 to 2:50 p.m.

Public Skating

Nantucket Ice. For more information call the rink, 228-2516.

3 to 4 p.m.

STAR Dance/Movement

Creative movement program with dance therapist Marjory Trott for children with special needs. Open to all ages and abilities. Class size is limited. Please call Renee at 325-4288 to register. Free admission. Atheneum Weezie Library for Children

4 to 4:50 p.m.

Learn to Skate

Sessions for “Popsicles.” Recommended for new skaters or skaters with little experience. Ages 4-7. $100.

5 to 5:50 p.m.

Learn to Skate

Levels 1-8 for children. First of six week session. $100. Call the rink for details. 228-2516.

6:30 p.m.

Pitter Patter Puppets and Ice Cream Social

A fun family night out! Pitter Patter Puppets is a hands-on, interactive, literacy-based program specially designed for children ages 2-5 years, but enjoyed by all ages. Mary Wilson and her puppet friends offer young audience members opportunities to participate in the show in a variety of ways. The CNC invites families to attend an ice cream social before the show! 6:00pm – Ice Cream Social, NHS Cafeteria. Puppet Show, CPS Cafeteria. Please call to register. Call 228-7285 ext. 1571 for more info.

9 p.m.

Open Nights at Loines Observatory

Guided tour of the constellations and observations through telescopes. Weather permitting. Call 228-9273 for more information. Loines Observatory, 59 Milk St. Adults: $10, Children $6, members half price.

SATURDAY

21 MAY

8 a.m.

Birding

Tuesdays & Saturdays

Travel the island’s diverse habitats to discover firsthand the variety of birds that call Nantucket home! Meet at MMA science Library Courtyard at 2 Vestal St. Non-member Adult $15, Child $10. Member $10/$5.

8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Early Childhood Center

See Wednesday listing.

11 a.m.

Observatory tour

A Guided tour of out-door solar system model. Call 228-9273 for more information. The Maria Mitchell observatory, 3 Vestal St.

11 to 12 noon

First Grade Mother and Daughter Book Club

A monthly book discussion group for mothers and their first grade daughters. Free admission. Please call Criss at 325-5947 to register and for information about this month's selection.

11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Nantucket Historical Assoc.

See Thursday listing.

2 to 3 p.m.

Crafts in the Afternoon

Story and craft program for children ages 4-10 years of age. Free admission. No reservation required. Atheneum Weezie Library for Children

5 p.m.

Mass

St. Mary – Our Lady of the Isle, 3 Federal St.

SUNDAY

22 May

7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m.

Mass

St. Mary – Our Lady of the Isle, 3 Federal St.

11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Nantucket Historical Assoc.

See Thursday listing.

2 to 4 p.m.

The Nantucket Poetry Slam

Open mic, featured poet, open slam. Free and open to the public. Featured poet, Patricia Rose Pflaumer. Hosted by Sarah Oktay, Phil Austin, Sarah Jameison, and Len Germinara. Umass-Boston Field Station, 180 Polpis Road. For more information call 774-836-5035. www.nantucketpoetryslam.org

MONDAY

23 MAY

8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Early Childhood Center

See Wednesday listing.

9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Exploring Nature on Nantucket

Parents and Tots, come join us as we explore, hike and interact with Nantucket’s distinctive landscape. This week’s location is Squam Farm Road, the first left off Quidnet Road onto unmarked dirt road. Please bring a snack, bucket and other outdoor gear. If it is raining, the group will be cancelled for the day. Led by Jackie Moyer and Baby Luna. Ages: Birth to 5 yrs. with parents/caregiver. Call 228-7825 ext 1571 for information.

10 to 4 p.m.

NHA Research Library

See Thursday listing.

10:30 to 11:30

Play With Me

Early Childhood Center – Room 106, NHS. Facilitated by Stacy Williams. Ages: Birth to 12 months with a parent/caregiver. DROP-IN. Call 228-7285 ext. 1571 for information.

11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Nantucket Historical Assoc.

See Thursday listing.

TUESDAY

24 MAY

10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

NHA Research Library

See Thursday listing.

10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Play With Me

See Monday listing.

12 to 8 p.m.

Early Childhood Center

See Wednesday listing.

12:15 to 1 p.m.

Krav maga cardio workout

Tuesdays & Thursdays

Heavy cardio bag workout and cardio bells. A great afternoon workout. Call 325-5587 for information.

12:30 to 2:30 p.m.

Home Schooling Club

Tuesdays

A club for home schooling families and those interested in home schooling to: share ideas and information, offer support to each other, work on projects together and use library space and resources. Join us every Tuesday. For information call 228-1110. Atheneum Weezie Library for Children.

5 to 6:50 p.m.

Public Skate

Join our Tuesday evening skate. Nantucket Ice.

6 to 7:30 p.m.

Science Under Six

Join us to learn numerous ways you can turn your child’s playtime at home into moments of fun, hands-on science learning. Presented by Mary Ellen deMello and Kim Torres from Elements, Etc. Location: Room 102 – NHS. Please register for this class – childcare provided. Call 228-7285 ext. 1571.

7:30 p.m.

The Fundamentals of Safe Boating

A course given by the Nantucket Coast Guard Auxiliary, Flotilla 11-7, covers federal and state boating regulations, boating equipment, the buoyage system, boat handling, VHF radio, navigation rules and marlin spikemanship. Leads to a state boat operators license. Tuesdays through May 31. Ages 12 and up. Nantucket High School Large Group Instruction Room. Fee: $50. Space limited.