News Briefs
Geraldine Brooks Speaks Easy at Library Fundraiser
April 1, 2015
Best-selling author Geraldine Brooks takes part in the Speakeasy Series on Wednesday, April 8, at State Road Restaurant to benefit the West Tisbury Library Foundation.
Islanders Talk Kale
April 1, 2015
The Islanders Talk Benevolent Fund will host a Kale Soup Throwdown on Sunday, April 19, at the P.A. Club in Oak Bluffs. The fund was created for Islanders to help Islanders.
Seder Meal
April 1, 2015
Rabbi Caryn Broitman leads the Seder at the Martha’s Vineyard Hebrew Center on Saturday, April 4, at 5:15 p.m. The meal signifies the beginning of Passover.
Tisbury's Candidate Forum
April 1, 2015
The Tisbury senior center hosts the Vineyard Haven candidate forum at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 7.
Sail MV Dinner Lecture
April 1, 2015
Rachel Miller, a co-founder of the Rozalia Project for a Clean Ocean, is the guest presenter at the Sail Martha’s Vineyard dinner lecture on Wednesday, April 8, at 6 p.m. at the Black Dog Tavern.
Neighborhood Convention Hosts Tales from the Animal Shelter
April 1, 2015
Hear tales — or is it tails? — from the animal shelter next week as the Unitarian Universalist Society hosts the Neighborhood Convention on April 7.
Fly Fishing for Women
April 1, 2015
Capt. Karen Kukolich leads an introduction to fly fishing for women, including a brief history of women in the sport, an explanation of the equipment needed and casting techniques.
Please Adopt Us
March 26, 2015
There is good news and bad news at the animal shelter this week. Last week we had a little brown dog of indeterminate parentage who needed a home.
Real Estate Roadshow
March 26, 2015
Vineyard Open House Real Estate offers a look at everything from financing to flood insurance as it hosts information sessions on Fridays in March.
Susan Mercier Joins Youth Collaborative
March 26, 2015
Susan Mercier joins Martha’s Vineyard Community Services as the new Island Wide Youth Collaborative program coordinator.
Shaping it Up at the YMCA
March 26, 2015
On Fridays at 3:30 p.m. the YMCA After-School Program is hosting art days with a different theme and teacher each week. This Friday, March 27, Althea Miller will work with children in creating block printed stamps.
Man Held Without Bail on Rape, Assault Charges
March 26, 2015
A Vineyard Haven man is being held without bail after being arraigned last week on 23 charges, including assault to murder and rape.