For the Birds

The Martha’s Vineyard Garden Club will hold its annual meeting today, August 17, at 1 p.m. at the Old Mill in West Tisbury. The topic for this month’s program is How Birds Have Changed, presented by Islander and Gazette columnist Soo Whiting. A hospitality hour with refreshments will follow the program. Anyone interested in horticulture, home gardening, flower arranging and preserving the best qualities of the Island environment is welcome. Admission is $5 for guests, free for members. For details, call 508-693-5334.