News Briefs
Sign Up for Spring Bowling Leagues
December 23, 2015
It may be winter for the moment, the weather notwithstanding, but sign ups for spring bowling leagues are starting.
Breakfast for Island Students During the School Break
December 23, 2015
During the school break, churches around the Island and the West Tisbury Library are hosting breakfasts for children who depend on the school lunch program for meals.
Vineyard Rocks Cape and Islands Music Festival
December 23, 2015
This year’s All Cape and Islands Music Festival will feature 23 student musicians from Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School.
Online Resource for Parents
December 23, 2015
Vineyard Birth Collective, an online resource serving the Island community of birth practitioners, expectant parents and growing families, was recently launched at vineyardbirthcollective.org.
William Waterway Tribute
December 16, 2015
On Monday, Dec. 21, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. there will be a memorial service to honor William Waterway and his stewardship of lighthouses and water. Mr. Waterway had made the Vineyard his home since the 1970s, championing many causes and embracing all manner of the arts. He was a writer, poet, musician, filmmaker, the list is very long. He died this fall at the age of 66.
The service takes place at the Gay Head Light.
For more information, call 508-560-2671.
Songs for Uganda
December 16, 2015
Rosewater Market and Take Away is offering more than food on Friday evening, Dec. 18, although tasty bites will be in abundance too. From 5 to 8 p.m. the market will be filled with song as Willy Mason, Jemima James, Elissa Turnbull, Isaac Taylor and friends perform a concert to benefit sustainable development and women’s empowerment projects in Uganda.
Dinner, holiday treats and coffee bar refreshments will be available, as well as good cheer and goodwill toward all.
The suggested donation is $10. Call 508-939-0404 or visit rosewatermv.com for more information.
Geraldine Brooks Reading
December 16, 2015
Geraldine Brooks will give a book signing at the Bunch of Grapes Bookstore in Vineyard Haven on Saturday, Dec. 19, at 2 p.m. Her latest book is The Secret Chord, published earlier this fall. The novel follows the story of King David, as viewed by the prophet Natan, on his journey from obscurity to king and then his fall.
Concert and Pageant in West Tisbury
December 16, 2015
On Sunday, Dec. 20, the First Congregational Church of West Tisbury will hold its annual holiday concert. This year, the rarely heard Christmas Story by the 17th century German composer, Heinrich Schütz, will be performed. But wait, there’s more.
The church choir will be joined by the newly-formed Martha’s Vineyard Chamber Orchestra with trumpets, trombones, woodwind and strings to help make spirits soar.
Up-Island School Committee Puts Off Budget Vote Until January
December 16, 2015
Due to a posting error, the up-Island regional school committee has postponed a vote on the budget for the coming fiscal year until early January.
Shana Metzger Returns as Sharks General Manager
December 10, 2015
The Martha’s Vineyard Sharks have announced that Shana Metzger is returning for a second season as the collegiate baseball team’s general manager.
Starring Role for Grace Hall
December 10, 2015
Grace Hall of Edgartown will be sharing the lead role of Swanhilda in the Coastal Dance Company production of Coppélia.