HOLLY NADLER

508-274-9239

(hollynadler@gmail.com)

You know you live in a democracy when a truly good idea can still attract a small vocal minority coming out against it. Such is the case with the projected pharmacy slated for the past two years to occupy the old library space at the corner of Circuit and Pennacook avenues.

KATHIE CASE

508-627-5349

(kathleencase@comcast.net)

This is the weekend that starts it all. You can see the increase of cars, the Stop & Shop is crowded no matter what hour you go, the college kids have arrived looking for jobs and I saw the Jamaican ladies walking into town. So the season has begun.

MARGARET KNIGHT

508-627-8894

(margaret02539@yahoo.com)

Chappaquiddick is in the midst of spring — very green at ground level, the blueberry, beach plum and wild honeysuckle flowering at the midlevel, and the oaks and sassafras covered with pale green young and inexperienced leaves up overhead. Even the late beetlebung are releasing leaves from their tight winter buds. Despite the island’s spring-like status, Memorial Day states that, ready or not, summer is here.

Russell Arrives

Kristen and Will Coogan of Edgartown announce the birth of a son, Russell William Coogan, on May 14 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Russell weighed 7 pounds, 9 ounces and is welcomed by big sister Aedan.

Hello, Christopher

Geismar Furtado and Gilson da Silva of Oak Bluffs announce the birth of a son, Christopher Furtado da Silva, on May 18 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Christopher weighed 5 pounds, 5.6 ounces at birth.

Welcome Laina

Alyssa and Eli Dubin of West Tisbury announce the birth of a daughter, Laina Elizabeth Dubin, on May 15 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Laina weighed 7 pounds, 7 ounces and was welcomed by big brother Caleb.

Leela Joins Malika

Jenik Khelalfa Munafo and Hocine Khelalfa of Vineyard Haven announce the birth of a daughter, Leela Khelalfa, on May 12 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Leela weighed 7 pounds, 6 ounces at birth and joins big sister Malika.

Juggling kids over the long weekend? Take them to The Yard, where actress, dance theatre artist and certified Kripalu yoga teacher Anita McFarlane will lead Circus Yoga, a blend of yoga, creative movement, theatre games and circus skills — designed (and tested) to engage all ages.

Benefit Art Show at Agricultural Hall This Weekend

What is art? Find out at the annual Friends of Family Planning art show benefit this weekend at the Agricultural Hall in West Tisbury, where featured Island artists and craftsmen will show and sell paintings, sculpture, photography, jewelry. The weekend-long event began with an opening gala and preview yesterday with food prepared by Jan Buhrman from The Kitchen Porch and music provided by Jeremy Berlin.

Volunteers Needed

Volunteers are very important people at the Polly Hill Arboretum. As the Arboretum grows, volunteer opportunities grow as well. On Thursday, May 28 from 10 a.m. to noon spend a morning with volunteer coordinator Nancy Weaver, executive director Tim Boland, and other staff for this across-the-board introduction to the many ways you can become involved at the Arboretum.