The real estate firm of Vineyard Open House celebrated its first year in business last Saturday with an open house at its offices on Union Street in Vineyard Haven. More than 25 friends and clients attended. On hand to host were broker Mary Sullivan, sales associate and realtor Kristin Zern and David Lott, realtor and owner of the business.

Mr. Lott has deep Island roots stemming from his grandparents Harris and Addie Crist who lived in Vineyard Haven. Addie Crist started the Red Stocking Fund in 1938.