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DAVID HALBERSTAM TRIBUTE OCT. 14 Atribute to David Halberstam will be held at the Great Hall of the Nantucket Atheneum on Saturday, Oct. 13 at 7 p.m. Please note the date change from Sept. 30 to Oct. 13.

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On Sept. 25 Halberstam's last book, "The Coldest Winter: America and the Korean War," was published. From Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, bookstores and literary institutions across the country will host readings from the book in his memory. Nat Philbrick will read from the book at the Atheneum as part of the evening's program, and the Korean War Veterans color guard of Cape Cod will march to the Atheneum prior to the tribute.

Admission is free, but tickets are required. Please call the Atheneum at 228-1110 for more details. CHRIS MATTHEWS SPEAKS FOR ATHENEUM "Hardball" host and island resident Chris Matthews will discuss his new book, "Life's a Campaign: What politics have taught me about friendship, rivalry, reputation and success," Oct. 6 at the Unitarian Church at 5 p.m. to benefit the Nantucket Atheneum.

Call the Atheneum at 228-1110 for more details.

VERNEY FELLOW TO SPEAK Eric Jay Dolin will discuss his recent book "Leviathan: The History of Whaling in America," on Thursday, September 27, at 7:30 p.m. in the Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street.

Dolin was the NHA's 2005 E. Geoffrey and Elizabeth Verney Fellowship recipient, at a time when he was working on his book "Leviathan." currently nominated for the National Book Award. During an interview in 2006 regarding the work on his book, Dolin was quoted as saying "During my three weeks as an NHA Verney Fellow, I found some fascinating resources that added a great deal to the chapters involving Nantucket." Island author Nat Philbrick believes Dolin's book is "the best history of American whaling to come along in a generation."

Dolin studied environmental policy at Yale University and MIT, where he received his Ph.D. He has written extensively on the marine world and was most recently employed by the National Marine Fisheries Service.

The lecture is free for NHA members, $5 nonmembers. Please call 508-228-1894, ext. 0. for additional information. The lecture begins at 7:30 P.M. CIRCUS FLORA WILL BE BACK IN 2008 The Nantucket Atheneum will bring Circus Flora back to Nantucket for public performances on July 26 and 27, 2008. A gala and preview performance will be held Friday evening, July 25. Diane Zuckerman has been named event chair

"Community response to the weekend circus performances and to the Friday evening gala was so positive that making the decision was really quite easy," said John W. Loose, Chairman of the Atheneum's Board of Trustees. "And with Town funding as limited as it is, this is a very important fundraising event for us," he added.

An event committee is in place and sub-committee chairs are being named now.

FOOD FOR THOUGHT WITH BLACKSHAW Author Ken Blackshaw will discuss why "Nantucket is for the Birds!" during its popular Food for Thought Series on Thursday, September 27. at the Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St., noon. Free admission; bring your lunch.

The author of numerous birding books, Blackshaw also writes a weekly column about birding in The Nantucket Independent. He will discuss why Nantucket is such a birding magnet, not only for birds, but birders as well. Blackshaw, who began studying Nantucket birds under the guidance of Edith Andrews over fifty years ago, has an exceptional knowledge of island birds and their habitats. Come and discover why birds of a feather flock together.

On October 4, the Food for Thought Series will continue with a Gam about Greater Light, an old livestock barn on Howard Street that was remodeled by the Monaghan sisters after they purchased the property in 1929. Bequeathed to the NHA, it is poised for a major restoration over the next several years. This Gam will feature people who knew the Monaghan sisters.

For additional information about the Brown Bag Luncheon Series, please call 508-228-1894, ext. 0, or visit www.nha.org to view the full schedule.

CREATE A SCARECROW AND RAISE MONEY Put your creativity to work this October! Bartlett's Farm is sponsoring a scarecrow contest and the benefit is a donation for the charity of your choice!

Votes will be cast from October 6-13.

Here's how it works:

1. Create an original scarecrow using non-perishable items. Scarecrows must be free standing or sitting on a prop that you provide. Bartlett's will provide hay bales as needed.

2. Bring your creation to the farm on October 6 between 9a.m. and 12 p.m.

3. Bartlett's will put it on display with the name of your charity on it.

4. People will vote at the table near the registers by placing money in the box for your charity.

5. At the end of the day on October 13, Bartlett's will count the money. Bartlett's will donate an extra $100 to the charity represented by the scarecrow that earns the most money. Bartlett's will deliver the money earned to the respective charities.

6. Scarecrows must be removed on Sunday Oct 14. Any items left behind will be disposed of properly at the end of that day.

Entry forms are available at the farm, or email info@bartlettsfarm.com to have one emailed to you.

CENTURIES-OLD ART TECHNIQUES AT THE 1800 HOUSE The Nantucket Historical Association announces its Early American Arts and Crafts class schedule for October. All classes are held at the recently restored 1800 House, 4 Mill St.

"…The mission of the Nantucket Historical Association is to preserve and interpret the history of Nantucket Island in order to inspire island residents, both year-round and seasonal."

Under the direction of 1800 House class coordinators Mary Lacoursiere and Betsey Braun, this educational program is dedicated to celebrating and reviving Nantucket's rich tradition in historic decorative arts and crafts. The restored early-nineteenth-century house lends itself beautifully to the wide cross-section of classes taught by talented instructors, all experts in their respective fields.

"The autumn classes will last for three days, with each class lasting three hours. One class will be offered in the morning, while the other class will be presented in the late afternoon, to accommodate those who are unable to attend day classes," said Betsey Braun. "We were very pleased with the popularity of our summer classes, and are delighted to be offering additional classes later in the season."

October offerings include:

Floorcloth Painting, with Mary Lacoursiere, October 9 - 11, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Making Sailors' Valentines, with Elizabeth Braun, October 23 - 25, 4 to 7 p.m.

Other holiday workshops will be offered in November, including the return of last year's popular "Making a Gingerbread House," so keep your ear to the pavement for dates and times.

Class sizes are limited, and advance registration and prepayment are required. All classes will be held at the 1800 House, 4 Mill Stre. To view the full schedule online, visit the NHA Web site at www.nha.org. To register for a class, please call Betsey Braun or Mary Emery Lacoursiere at 508-

228-1894, ext. 128. I