Nafissa Thompson-Spires will discuss her debut book of short stories, Heads of the Colored People, on July 29 at the Chilmark Community Center as part of this summer's Martha's Vineyard Author Series.

Mary Poppins opened Wednesday evening at the Performing Arts Center. The production by the Island Theatre Workshop includes spectacular scenery, big musical numbers, appealing child actors and an adorable dog.

I will say the plants and ground are screaming for rain and I hope we get some soon.

Ice cream, campfires, hikes and family fun were all on the to-do list and all had check marks beside them once the weekend came to an end.

Nikole and James Rolston of Oak Bluffs announce the birth of a son, Quinn Lawrence Rolston, born on July 19.

Ina Lindenschmidt and Brock Callen Jr. of West Tisbury announce the birth of a son, Leon Reef Lindenschmidt Callen, born on July 17.

Dominique and Luis D’Agostino of Oak Bluffs announce the birth of a son, Leo Hudson D’Agostino, born on July 23.

Adrianne and Sean Dougherty of Oak Bluffs announce the birth of a daughter, Estella Violet Dougherty, born on July 20.

Kissyla and Theodore Bennett of Edgartown announce the birth of a daughter, Alyssa Mendonca Bennett, born on July 22.