Oak Bluffs selectmen on Tuesday rejected three applications for new tour bus companies in town, postponed action on a request from the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital for permits for four fuel storage tanks, one of which is 38 years old, and agreed in principal to a new reverse 911 system to alert residents via cell phone, text messages and e-mails during emergencies.
Company Moves to Island
Event Management International, an event marketing company, has recently relocated from Connecticut to the Vineyard.
The company, now located in Edgartown, was established in 1989 and specializes in the creation, marketing and management of special events, meetings, conferences, conventions, product promotions, hospitality, team building, fund-raising and incentive programs.
Islanders interested in more information about the company can e-mail emievents@juno.com or call 203-846-3372.
Haiti Relief Continues
The Martha’s Vineyard Fish Farm Haiti Project is holding a Haiti relief drive that runs through Feb. 27. Rainy season is approaching, and large emergency relief tents are a first priority. Also needed are donations of a generator, tarps, rope, blankets, sheets and towels in excellent condition, medical equipment and supplies.
For information call 508-693-0368 or go to the Web site fishfarmhaiti.org.
Census Explained
It is time for the census. Learn more about the process on Tuesday, March 2, at 7 p.m. at the Vineyard Haven library when census bureau representative Gordon Bryden presents a talk: The 2010 Census: It’s in Our Hands.
Mr. Bryden will discuss the upcoming count, its importance to our communities, the simplicity of this year’s 10-question census form, and how each of us can work toward getting an accurate count. The talk is free.
Wharf Renovations
The Wharf Restaurant and Pub on Main street in Edgartown is closed for renovations until St. Patrick’s Day, Wednesday, March 17.
Wildlife Walk
Older adults are invited to take an easy walk on the trails of Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary on Wednesday, March 10, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Naturalist Susie Bowman leads the walk, exploring the new vistas opened up in the absence of leaves. The walk will be followed by hot beverages in the recently refurbished discovery room. The walk is free for Felix Neck members; $3 for nonmembers. For details, call 508-627-4850.
Women’s Network Social
Are you an Island woman coming out of winter hibernation and looking to reconnect? The Martha’s Vineyard Women’s Network is hosting a social event at Alchemy in Edgartown on Thursday, March 4, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Meet up at the upstairs bar, bring your business cards and a friend. Nonmembers welcome; a cash bar and dinner menu will be available. For details, visit mvwomensnetwork.org.
Oscar Nominated Shorts
Tonight, Feb. 26, the Martha’s Vineyard Film Society presents a special screening of all 10 2010 Oscar nominated short films at the Katharine Cornell Theatre in Vineyard Haven. Split into two screenings, the night begins at 5:30 p.m. with the top five animated shorts, followed by the top five live-action shorts at 7:30 p.m.
