Community Events Calendar

Wednesday, November 5

1:30 p.m. Writing Workshop Under the direction of Judy Shure or Marta Allen. Discuss and reflect upon your work. Create a poem or write a short story. Saltmarsh Center. Wednesdays.

6 p.m. Board of Selectmen Courtroom. Wednesdays. Televised on Channel 22 beginning at 7 pm same night. Meetings are subject to change of time, venue and date. Check the meeting board for official postings at the Town Building, 16 Broad St.

8 - 9:30 p.m. Special Open Night at MMA View the Moon, planets, nebulae, galaxies & more. In case of poor weather, a slide presentation will be offered. Loines Observatory, 59 Milk St. Ext. Free for members, $10 adult/$6 child non-members.

Thursday, November 6

10 - 10:30 a.m. Music in the Morning A theme-based music program with Lucretia Voigt, for children ages 2-5. No reservation necessary, but program is limited to the first 20 attendees. Nantucket Atheneum Gallery.

12 p.m. NHA'S Food for Thought Series The Nantucket Historical Association presents Dr. Timothy Lepore, who will discuss "Ticks on Nantucket." With a degree from Tufts Medical School, Lepore began working at the Nantucket Cottage hospital in 1983 and has become known as "the tick specialist" on Nantucket; the island is often called "a hotbed of Lyme disease." Lepore will focus on the who, what, and why of this prevalent illness. Lyme disease is transmitted to humans by the bite of an infected blacklegged tick. Symptoms include fever, headache, fatigue, and usually a skin rash. Most cases of Lyme disease can be treated successfully if caught within a few weeks after being bitten. Free to the public. Bring your lunch. Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. For additional information call 228- 1894, ext. 0, or visit www.nha.org.

4 p.m. Beach Management Advisory Committee Land Bank Conference Room. Thursdays. Meetings are subject to change of time, venue and date. Check the meeting board for official postings at the Town Building, 16 Broad Street.

8 - 9:30 p.m. Special Open Night at MMA View the Moon, planets, nebulae, galaxies & more. In case of poor weather, a slide presentation will be offered. Loines Observatory, 59 Milk St. Ext. Free for members, $10 adult/$6 child non-members.

Friday, November 7

4:30 p.m. Greening Nantucket Lecture Series The Nantucket Community School, in partnership with UMass Field Station, is presenting a series of lectures featuring local and national speakers focusing on different aspects of the environment. Each talker will demonstrate different ways in which we, as individuals and a community, can get involved in making better choices with regard to energy, resources and environmentally responsible practices. Today: Aaron Marcavitch , Action Starts at Home: Building Sustainable. (Housing Nantucket) Neighborhoods & Green Housing for Nantucket Residents. Talks are approximately a hour and a half long. Free. UMass Field Station. Call 228-7257, extension 1571 to register.

Saturday, November 8

10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Weather Wizards Learn how thunderstorms, clouds and tornados are formed, and create some weather of your own. Build a tornado machine and create a cloud in a bottle. Meet at MMA Natural Science Museum, corner of Milk and Vestal St. Grades 2-5 with parent. $20 adult/child pair members; $30 non-members. Must pre-register online www.mmo.org or by calling 228-9198. 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Peace & Justice Vigil Please join us for a Peace Vigil in honor of Veteran's Day and in the hopes of building a more just and peaceful world. In front of the Federal Street Post Office. All are welcome.

12 - 4 p.m. Open House at Natural Science Museum Enjoy a free visit and help your community by providing research data that will be used to update the Natural Science Museum. For one day only, researchers will be collecting information on visitor reactions to current exhibits. All ages welcome; children must have parental consent to participate. For more information, call MMA at 228-9198.

12:30 - 4 p.m. How to buy and sell on Ebay Students will learn how to become a registered user on eBay, how to search for items and how to shop smartly. You will learn how to spot a reputable seller and how to determine you are getting the best buy. Students will learn how to sell items on eBay, including how to best describe and market your item to make sure it sells. Other topics: Payment methods including Paypal, eBay Community Help forums, avoiding eBay-related fraud, phishing, scams and more. Cost: $50. Cyrus Peirce School.

7 p.m. Author Talk: Nancy Rubin Stuart, 'The Muse of The Revolution' In their landmark book on extraordinary women, Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony hailed Founding Mother Mercy Otis Warren (1728-1814) for advocating not only "the freedom of man alone, but ... that of her own sex also." In her meticulously researched biography of the first female historian of the American Revolution and our first woman playwright, Nancy Rubin Stuart depicts Mrs. Warren's life and her patriotic achievements. Free. Nantucket Atheneum Great Hall.

Sunday, November 9

2 - 4 p.m. Spoken Word Nantucket — Poetry Reading Series Open Mic with featured poet Pamela Alexandra. Free and open to the public. For more info call 836-5035 or go to www.nantucketpoetryslam. org. UMass Boston Field Station — Grace Grossman Environmental Center, 180 Polpis Rd.

Monday, November 10

3:30 - 4:40 p.m. Scream for Ice Cream Drop your young scientist off for an afternoon of fun and hands-on learning This session: make your own ice cream and learn the science behind it all. No pre-registration necessary! Grades 1-5, $5 per child. For more info, call 228-9198. at the MMA's Natural Science Museum, 7 Milk St.

5:45 - 6:45 p.m. Easy Moving on the Island Weekly Awareness through Movement® Class (Feldenkrais®). No prior experience necessary. $15. At "Lisalates", 98 Old South Rd, for more info call Katya at 325-6374.

Tuesday, November 11

9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Getting Ready for Winter Learn how different animals get ready for the cold. We'll explore, looking for the signs of winter. $40 members; $65 non-members. Must pre-register online www.mmo.org or by calling 228-9198.

4 p.m. Honoring veterans — Building a peaceful world Join us for a Veterans' Day community gathering honoring veterans and promoting peace in the world. There will be readings, poetry, and music, including a performance by the Nantucket Women's Chorus. Community participation is welcome. Sponsored by the Peace & Justice Committee of the Unitarian Church. Downstairs in the Unitarian Meeting House, 11 Orange Street. Admission is free. 7 p.m. Film: "Mayday! Tugs of War Europe In honor of Nantucket's Veterans, The Egan Maritime Institute will present a screening of international documentary film director Robin D. Williams's film "Mayday! Tugs of War Europe," which depicts the story of the WWII lifesavers stationed on tugboats in the Atlantic. Williams will provide an introduction and will be available for questions and answers following the screening. In addition, Williams will also spend time with Nantucket High School students on Wednesday, Nov. 12, discussing historical documentaries and his boundless fascination for ancient and modern history. Call 228-2505 for more information. The Coffin School, 4 Winter Street.

Ongoing Events

Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings most days at 7 am, noon, 5:30 p.m. and 8 pm. Call 228-2334 for help, meeting times, days and locations.

Drop-in Playgroup: Play With Me A playgroup for babies' ages 0-12 months with their parent or caregiver. Facilitated by Mary Casey, MS, Parent Educator. 11 a.m. - 12:15 p.m., Tuesdays thru December 9. No group Nov. 11, Veterans Day. No registration necessary. St. Paul's Parish House, 20 Fair St.

English Literacy Classes For those seeking to improve their English skills. Open to all, conducted in English; no pre-registration required. Free. 228-8710 or 228- 1382. Lower Gallery, Atheneum, 1 India St. 6 p.m., Thursdays.

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, use library space and resources. Join us every Friday from 12 - 2 p.m. Nantucket Atheneum, Gallery.

Kids on Ice Free after school skating. Mondays, 2:30 - 4 p.m. for grades 1-12. Thursdays 2:30 - 4 p.m. for ages 4 through grade 2. Parents, bring your child the first time and fill out an information card. Does not meet on half days or school closing days. Made by possible by a grant from the Nantucket Golf Club Foundation. 228-2516. Nantucket Ice.

Nantucket Presidential Papers The collections of the Nantucket Historical Association hold documents signed by almost every American president beginning with George Washington. The exhibition is made possible by the generous support of Susan R. and L. Dennis Shapiro. Whitney Gallery at the Research Library, 7 Fair St. Open during regular NHA Research Library hours. Thru November 7.

Parents Group Weekly drop-in discussion group. Provides a great opportunity to meet other parents and to discuss a variety of parenting topics in a casual group setting. Childcare will be provided within the ECC. For ages birth through 5 years old. Thursdays, 9 - 10:15 a.m., thru Dec. 11. No group on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 27. Nantucket High School, Room 106.

Sconset 02564: A Celebration of the Patchwork Village Features the history, architecture, personalities and character of 'Sconset. With support from the 'Sconset Trust and the 'Sconset Civic Association. Peter Foulger Gallery, NHA Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. Thru Nov. 11.

Sexual Assault Support drop-in group Facilitated by A Safe Place. For details please call Jennifer or Mary at 228-0561, TTY at 228-7095, or Jennifer@asafeplacenantucket.org.

Stroller Striders A great opportunity to get outside and exercise before the cold winter days set in. Group will meet at Essex Road Playground and head off up the Surfside bike path. Length of walk can vary; you set your own pace. Please dress according to the weather and bring strollers or carriers for little ones. Facilitated by Jackie Moyer, mother of River and Luna. For ages birth through 5 years old. 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., Wednesdays thru Dec. 10. Meet at Essex Road Playground.