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Judy's Writing Group at the Salt Marsh Center It's never too early or too late to become involved in the writing process: Instructor Marta Allen invites you to begin your memoir, capture and preserve your life experiences, create a poem or write a shirt story at this weekly class that is open to everyone.

When: Wednesday, Nov. 1, 1:30 p.m.

(Class hosted every Wednesday.)

Where: Saltmarsh Senior Center,

81 Washington Street

For more information, call 228-4490.

Egan Maritime's Press unveils Stackpole reprinting At this week's Chamber After Hours, the Egan Maritime Foundation and its affiliate, Mill Hill Press of Nantucket, will unveil a new edition of 1932's classic young adult novel, "You Fight for Treasure!" by Nantucket's late and great historian, Edouard A. Stackpole (1903-93). In his day, Stackpole was a prolific maritime historian and also the director of the Nantucket Historical Association's Peter Foulger Museum. "You Fight for Treasure!" is a sequel to Stackpole's "Smuggler's Luck" (reprinted by Mill Hill Press with hale response in 2005).

"Treasure" continues the adventures of Timothy Pinkham, a Nantucket boy caught up in the turmoil following the American Revolution - when smugglers, pirates, privateers and the British Navy prowled the seas and made each voyage an exciting

gamble. In the story, Pinkham rallies his seafaring allies to help rescue his father, who has been kidnapped by Algerian pirates. Meanwhile, buried under the Nantucket sand and soil, a massive treasure lies hidden.

"In republishing these important novels we hope to reach out to a whole new generation of younger readers both on and off Nantucket," said Nathaniel Philbrick, chair of the editorial committee. (Mill Hill Press is dedicated to the publication of works focused on the history and people of Nantucket Island.)

The new printing features cover art and illustrations taken directly from the original. Edouard Stackpole's youngest son, Matthew, executive director of the Martha's Vineyard Historical Society, wrote the book's forward. He will attend the event at the Boys and Girls Club.

You can purchase the book at the Coffin School (4 Winter Street), through the Egan Maritime's website (www.eganmaritime.org) and at local bookstores. When: Thursday, Nov. 2, 5:30 p.m. Where: Nantucket Boys and Girls Club For more information, call the

Coffin School, 228-2505.

Savage Brothers at the Chicken Box Voted "Best Band in Hartford (Conn.)" by the readers of Hartford Magazine, the Savage Brothers are a plug-and-play live party cover band with a song roster that includes everyone from Blink-182 and the Violent Femmes to the Stones

and Joe Cocker. The band, which features a sixpiece rhythm section and two-piece horn section, has played over 3,500 shows around New England and has released two full-length CDs. You can check them out at www.savagebrothersband.com. When: Friday and Saturday, Nov. 3-4, 10 p.m. Where: The Chicken Box, 14 Dave Street Cost: $10 For more information, go to

www.thechickenbox.com or call 228-9717.

Creative Gifts and Wraps for the Holidays People don't plan to fail at Christmas gift giving, they just fail to plan. Your friendly neighborhood Atheneum wants a better fate for everyone of us this season, so it's already hosting a demonstration for creative (inexpensive) wrappings and handmade gifts - using items found at local pharmacies, home centers and grocery stores, as well as in your craft drawers and recycle bins. The Atheneum's Nancy Tyrer will leads this clever and crafty jumpstart to your festive festooning. Participants will enjoy tea and cookies, and will go home with templates and patterns as well as ideas. This fun demonstration will be especially useful in crafting hostess presents and stocking stuffers. When: Saturday, Nov. 4, 1-2:30 p.m. Where: Nantucket Atheneum (Gallery),

1 India Street

Cost: Free, but registration is necessary;

Atheneum Reference Department Staff can assist you. For more information, call 228-1110.