The Vineyard Haven library’s summer reading program for children of all ages begins June 30. This year’s theme is starship adventure, in celebration of the 40th anniversary of the first man landing on the moon. Children are encouraged to visit the library and sign up, keep a log of books read and attend programs, such as story times, drop-in crafts, chess club, Wii games, and several film showings.

Memorial for Shelton Bank

A celebration of the life of Shelton Bank of West Tisbury will be held on Sunday, June 28 at 3:30 p.m. at the Agricultural Hall in West Tisbury. There will be a memorial program and potluck supper. All are welcome. Mr. Bank died Jan. 12 at the age of 76.

The West Tisbury Congregational Church, on the corner of State Road and Music street, is hosting the 21st Annual Strawberry Festival this Saturday, June 27, from noon to 4 p.m.

Temperature: Precip.

Day Max. Min. Inches.

Fº Fº

June 19 66 60 .46

June 20 68 59 .03

June 21 73 60 Trace

June 22 64 57 .02

June 23 60 57 .19

June 24 63 57 .11

June 25 67 60 .01

Water temperature in Edgartown harbor: 67º F.

JO-ANN TILGHMAN

508-627-7669

(tilghmanjb@aol.com)

It certainly seems as though there should be something more important to write about than the weather, but spring passed with more gray, misty days than anyone would care to count and thus far this summer (all five days of it) the weather continues to be a primary topic of conversation. Many folks are beginning to wonder if this will be one of those long gray summers that descend on the Island every once in a while.

KATHIE CASE

508-627-5349

(kathleencase@comcast.net)

Can you believe that the Fourth of July is next weekend and we have only seen about three days of sun? Everyone is hoping that things will clear and the festivities can go off without a care.

JOHN S. ALLEY

508-693-2950

(alleys@vineyard.net)

Our weather records tell us that this has been the coldest and rainiest June in 75 years and we still have four days to go! People continue to arrive for their vacation and hope the weather turns into summer. Starting on Wednesday the crunch should be upon us as some folks will get a head start on the holiday weekend as Independence Day is next Saturday.

School is dismissed at noon today for the summer and the VTA summer bus schedule begins tomorrow morning.

BETTYE FOSTER BAKER

508-696-9983

(bdrbaker@comcast.net)

JANE N. SLATER

508-645-3378

(slaterjn@comcast.net)

This gloomy June is almost over. Chilmark has been in and out of sun and mostly under damp fog and rain all month. Gardens must be thriving and the roadsides are so lush and overgrown that they seem to be trying to encompass the passersby . . . let’s hope for more summer-like weather for July.

JUNE MANNING

508-645-2574

(lthslnks@gis.net)

Trying to find a summer rental on the Vineyard is still a daunting task.