ON NANTUCKETWhat’s THIS WEEK Oct. 26 ~ Nov. 2
NANTUCKETWhat’s up? WEDNESDAY 26 OCTOBER

7:30 a.m. Weekday Liturgy Monday through Friday. St. Mary -– Our Lady of the Isle.

8:30 a.m. Healing Eucharist The Rev. Joel Ives, Rector, The Rev. Diane Wong, Associate Rector. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 20 Fair St. 228-0916.

9 a.m. Art for Kids Art encourages creativity in children. Early Childhood Center. Childcare provided. 2287285 ext. 1571.

10 to 10:30 a.m. Toddler Time Toddlers ages 18-36 months. Free admission. No reservation required. Weezie Library for Children.

10 to 11 a.m. Nursing Mother’s Group St. Paul’s Parish House. Drop in. Childcare provided. 228-7285 ext. 1571.

10 a.m. to Noon, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Social Security Office hours The Social Security Administration has resumed their usual schedule to Nantucket: the fourth Wednesday of each month at the Saltmarsh Senior Center, 81 Washington St.

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The NHA Research Library The hours for October are Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Research assistance on Nantucket history, genealogy and house histories is also available. Free for NHA members; nonmembers pay a $5 use fee.

10 a.m. to 5p.m. NISDA Art Challenge II Show An invitational collection of works in a wide range of media and techniques. Display runs through Oct. 30. Silo Gallery, 23 Wauwinet Road. 228-9248 or www.nisda.org.

10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Labyrinth The Rev. Joel Ives, Rector, The Rev. Diane Wong, Associate Rector. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 20 Fair St. 228-0916.

11 to 11:30 a.m. Preschool Storytime Storytime for children 3-5 years of age. Free admission. No reservation required. Atheneum Weezie Library for Children.

1 to 1:20 p.m. Laughing Club of Nantucket Wednesdays Certified Laughologist, Susan Bennett Witte teaches the art of promoting breath through laughing. Patterned after the Laughing Clubs of India. There are five others around New England. Mrs. Witte has been instrumental in forming other Laughing Clubs. This is a form of healthy yoga. It is fun and it is free! Saltmarsh Senior Center. 508-228-3405 for more information.

1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Writer’s workshop Wednesdays Writing workshop with Judy Shure focusing on memoir writing. Saltmarsh Senior Center, 81 Washington St. Ext. 228-4490.

5 to 7:30 p.m. Trendy Knitters Night Wednesdays Sheep to Shore, 14 Sparks Ave. Reservations encouraged. 228-0038.

10 p.m. Reggae Night Every Wednesday with DJ Mikey. Sound Clash tonight. The Muse.

THURSDAY 27 OCTOBER

9 to 10:30 a.m. Thursday Morning Parents St. Paul’s Parish House. Drop in. Childcare provided. 228-7285 ext. 1571 for information.

10 to 10:30 a.m. Music with Mollie Glazer Music program for children 2-6 years of age. Free. No reservation required, but space is limited. Atheneum Weezie Library for Children.

2 to 3 p.m. Blood Pressure Clinic Thursdays No appointment is needed. First come first served. Salmarsh Senior Center. 228-4490.

2:30-3:50 pm Kids on Ice! Grades K-5. Free after school skating. Adult supervised. Skating coach available. 228-2516 for information. Nantucket Ice.

4 p.m. Evening Prayer Tuesdays & Thursdays The Rev. Joel Ives, Rector, The Rev. Diane Wong, Associate Rector. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 20 Fair St., 228-0916.

6 to 7 p.m. Atheneum Readers Book discussion group for young adults (1318). Free. Register by calling 228-1110 ext. 103 or at the NHS Library. Atheneum Lower Gallery.

FRIDAY 28 OCTOBER

10 to 10:30 a.m. Cosmic Creations Art and Science program for preschool children, ages 3-5, with educator Melanie Hajjar. Free. No reservation required, but space is limited. Atheneum Weezie Library for Children.

10:30 a.m. Sea Songs and Stories for Preschoolers Fridays Erin Flannery leads children in traditional sea chanteys and shows how sailors used the songs in their lives aboard ships. Free with museum admission. 228-1894, ext. 123 or kgamble@nha.org.

3 p.m. Learn to Skate Basic Skills: refine basic skills with focus on gliding, turning and edges as well as beginning spins and jumps. (Mixed ages based on skill level). Call rink at 228-2516 for information.

4 p.m. Learn to Skate Popsicles: recommended for beginning skaters ages 4-6 or those with little experience. Develop preliminary coordination and strength to maneuver on skates in a fun format. Call rink at 228-2516 for information.

6 p.m. Rink Open Stick Full equipment required. $20. Sign up at the rink. Call 228-2516 for information. 9 p.m. Rose & Crown Halloween Party Tickets available at the Crown. $10. Plenty of treats! DJ Bri Guy rocking the house. Costumes encouraged. Cash Prizes.

10 p.m. Blacksnake at Box Blacksnake at the Chicken Box. American soul music. Friday and Saturday.

SATURDAY 29 OCTOBER

9:30 a.m. “Folktales from Japan” The tales are accompanied by authentic Japanese music, beautiful sets and costumes and larger-than-life masks. Get free tickets at the Weezie Library. Call 228-1110 ext. 103 for details.

Noon to 3 p.m. Halloween Boo Bash Family fun. Costume Skate, games, prizes. Halloween treats available at the Penalty Box Cafe. Public Skating coupons accepted. Call rink at 228-2516 for information.

1 to 2 p.m. Mother and Daughter Book Club A monthly book discussion group for mothers and their second grade daughters. Free. Please call Criss at 325-5947 to register, and for information about this month's selection. Atheneum Weezie Library for Children.

5 p.m. Vigil St. Mary – Our Lady of the Isle, 3 Federal St.

7 p.m. Frankenstein Film Series “Mary Shelley's Frankenstein.” Director Kenneth Branagh’s 1994 interpretation of Mary Shelley's story about Victor Frankenstein and his creation. The film stars Branagh as Victor Frankenstein and Robert De Niro as the Creature he creates, with Helena Bonham Carter, Tom Hulce, Aidan Quinn, John Cleese and Ian Holm. The film is rated R. Nantucket Atheneum. Free admission.

10 p.m. Box Halloween Party Blacksnake performs at the Chicken Box. American soul music. Costume judging. Cash prizes.

10 p.m. Salsa Night The latest Latin music with DJ Ronnie. Every Saturday. The Muse.

SUNDAY 30 OCTOBER

8 & 11 a.m. Mass St. Mary – Our Lady of the Isle, 3 Federal St.

10:45 to 11:45 a.m. “Cooking for Community” Every Sunday until Christmas. A celebration of the inherent worth of every person. Multi-age activities, drop ins welcome. Activities Room, Unitarian church, 11 Orange St. 228-0188.

12 p.m. Nantucket Community Pool opens for Sundays for the Winter 12 to 1 p.m.: adult lap; 1 to 5 p.m.: family swim and limited adult lap. Call 228-7262 ext. 1353 for information.

3 p.m. Frankenstein Double Feature James Whale's 1931 classic “Frankenstein.” Called the definitive horror film, Whale's black and white classic has embedded the image of actor Boris Karloff, with his over-sized flat head and bolts sticking out of his neck, into the public consciousness forever. Nantucket Atheneum. Free.

4:30 p.m. Mel Brooks’ “Young Frankenstein” Brooks’ wacky 1974 satire, in which Victor Frankenstein's grandson inherits the family mansion and seeks to repeat his experiments, is considered best film by many and boasts a remakrable cast: Gene Wilder as Young Frankenstein and Peter Boyle as the monster, with Madeline Kahn, Marty Feldman, Cloris Leachman and Teri Garr. Nantucket Atheneum. Free.

6 p.m. Spanish Mass St. Mary-Our Lady of the Isle.

MONDAY 31 OCTOBER

Happy Halloween

12 to 1 p.m. Exploring Nature Parents and tots, come join us as we explore, hike and interact with Nantucket’s distinctive landscape. Dress for the weather and bring a snack. This week’s location: Pout Ponds. Call 228-7285 ext. 1571 for information.

5 p.m. Annual Halloween Parade Enjoy this fun-filled costume parade for children. Parade starts at Main Street fountain and ends with costume contests and treats at the Methodist Church.

6 p.m.-ish Nantucket “Boo-Works” Contest Dress as your favorite character from a book (not TV or movie, please!) to participate. After Main Street come over to Broad. All ages welcome. Ribbons, treats, drawings and fun!

TUESDAY 1 NOVEMBER

12 to 2 p.m. Public Skating Tuesday to Friday Come get your exercise and then have lunch at the Penalty Box Café. Adult $7, youth $4, rental $4. Call rink at 228-2516 for information.

12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Home Schooling Club 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, use library space and resources. Atheneum Weezie Library.

4 to 5 p.m. Afternoon Arts and Crafts Please confirm event with CNC. Doing art with your child is a fun and rewarding way to help them discover the world around them. Exciting way to foster your child’s natural creativity and stimulate their developing senses. Group led by Jessica Mehringer. Call 228-7285 ext. 1571 for information. Early Childhood Center, NHS 106.

WEDNESDAY 2 NOVEMBER

7 to 9 a.m. Morning Coffee Skate Start your day with an exhilarating morning skate followed by a warm cup of coffee and delicious breakfast treat from the Penalty Box Cafe. Public skating coupons accepted.