Just ten days and counting until Thanksgiving and the Island is already reflecting the holiday atmosphere.  Days are of course shorter now and there is, for the first time this season, an autumnal nip in the air.  Passing by Waterside Market in Vineyard Haven, its easy to be lured inside for a cup of their hot mulled cider by the spicy aroma that escapes  each time the door is opened.  Tisbury’s wild turkey populations seem restless and flocks can often be seen crossing from one side of the Edgartown Road to the other as if they’re unable to decide where best to roost.

If you’ve not started planning your Thanksgiving feast you at least may want to turn your attention to what you’ll be serving for dessert.  Island bakers and bakeries are taking orders for pies, offering old favorites such as apple and pumpkin along with more exotic options such as white chocolate pumpkin cheesecake from Cakes by Liz.   Order now, the holiday will be here before you know it!

Meanwhile there’s still lots to do during the lengthening Island nights. Irish music fans have a lot to look forward to this week:  Over at the Katharine Cornell Theater Buille with special guest Karan Casey performs in concert in at the Katharine Cornell Theater as the KCT Concerts series continues to bring live music to the Vineyard Haven stage on Friday November 20th.  If you can’t wait, be sure to catch the weekly Irish session that take place every Wednesday at Offshore Ale.  While you’re there, order a few rounds of their fresh shucked oysters to go with the house-brewed ale.

If you feel like the luck of the Irish is upon you head on over to Casino Night at the Edgartown Yacht Club.  The Friday event  benefits the Martha's Vineyard Boys & Girls and the  $10 admission includes a light harvest supper.  How can you lose!