Boot Up: Brickyard Walk

Explore the Menemsha Hills brickyard ruins, the last remnants of a once prosperous Vineyard industry, on a guided walk with The Trustees of Reservations. The walk takes place on Sunday, Jan. 23 beginning at 1 p.m.

The walk can be strenuous at times and will last approximately two hours. Boots are recommended as walkers must cross a stream. Preregistration is required and space is limited. The walk is free for members and $10 for nonmembers.

For more details and meeting place, call 508-693-7662.

Garden Club

The Martha’s Vineyard Garden Club will hold its first general meeting of the new year on Tuesday, Jan. 18 at 1 p.m. at the Wakeman Center. The program is a presentation by Noli Taylor on Island Grown Schools. A hospitality hour with refreshments will follow the program.

Temperature: Precip.

Day Max. Min. Inches.

Fº Fº

Dec. 31 41 31 .00

Jan. 1 48 38 .00

Jan. 2 53 42 Trace

Jan. 3 53 30 .36

Jan. 4 40 22 .00

Jan. 5 42 28 .00

Jan. 6 39 17 .00

Water temperature in Edgartown harbor: 40º F.

Polly Hill Walk

Every season of the year the Polly Hill Arboretum offers something of beauty and interest to visitors. On Saturday, Jan. 8 join arboretum staff for a look at plants of interest in the landscape. At this time of year bark and tree structure stand out, along with fruits and berries. The tour starts at 10 a.m. and runs for a little over an hour. Meet at the visitor center and dress for the weather. Tours are free. For more information, call 508-693-9426.

Sunrise Sunset

Fri., Jan. 7 7:08 4:27

Sat., Jan. 8 7:08 4:28

Sun., Jan. 9 7:08 4:29

Mon., Jan. 10 7:08 4:30

Tues., Jan. 11 7:07 4:31

Wed., Jan. 12 7:07 4:32

Thurs., Jan. 13 7:07 4:33

Fri., Jan. 14 7:07 4:33

Jupiter and Moon

There are days when we are all in a fog.

Even if your mind isn’t murky, there are other reasons for the haze in Vineyard Haven and all around our Island. Returning from holiday last Sunday, I was greeted with clouds at my feet.