Friday, July 5:

Hot and sunny. Strong southwest wind. Large and small sailboats handle the winds by reefing their sails. Competitive sailing in the outer waters of Edgartown Harbor. Spinnakers come out in afternoon. Pretty evening. Starry night.

Offered By
Karen M. Overtoom
Real Estate
Beautifully designed and built 3 bed/2.5 bath home is sited on 5.3 acres bordered by stone walls overlooking a lovely meadow. Expansion potential to 5 bedrooms on the existing foundation.

Christine Redfield and Kurt Redfield purchased 49 William street in Vineyard Haven for $1,550,000 on July 5.

Mansion House Health Club proudly offers new Lifecycle GX Group Exercise Bikes. Designed by Life Fitness, the company that brought you the original Lifecycle Equipment, this new state of the art exercise bike is biomechanically designed to ensure a comfortable yet effective workout. Carefully chosen and tested by Fitness Director Brenda Wallis, Lifecycle’s study of human movement and machine interaction impressed Ms. Wallis and she thinks this brand of bike stands at the head of any class.

The secret to growing sweet blueberries on the Vineyard is patience and sun.

“I say this every single chance I get,” blueberry farmer Susan Murphy said while standing next to one of her bushes this week. “High bush blueberries turn blue 10 days before they’re ready to pick. What makes them sweet is the action of the sun on the fruit ­— it increases the sugar content.”

The Martha’s Vineyard 13-year-old All-Star team competed in the Babe Ruth District 7 finals over the holiday weekend, earning their spot after a 6-5 defeat of Sandwich on Friday. The game was close throughout, with the Vineyard trailing by just one run in the bottom of the fifth. After starter Elias Fhagen-Smith turned in a solid start on the mound, Jack Sayre came in to hold Sandwich scoreless in relief.

Looking for fruit? Ice cream? Perhaps a summer rental? Cronig’s Market in Vineyard Haven has you covered.

Sandpiper Rentals recently installed a new kiosk in the front of the building. The kiosk gives tenants renting in Vineyard Haven, Oak Bluffs and up-Island the ability to pick up check-in packets the day of arrival without driving to the Sandpiper office in Edgartown. The kiosk also provides access to the realty company’s website, so interested parties can browse inventory and get to know about renting on Martha’s Vineyard.

Martha’s Vineyard Center for Living Supportive Day Program staff has completed the Dementia Certificate Program for Professionals Levels I and II, the center announced this week. The Supportive Day Program staff also received 20 hours of consultation training. The training and experience will enhance the staff’s ability to provide services and support to individuals suffering from Alzheimer’s or related dementia, and their families and caregivers, the center said.

Scholarship Awarded

The Cape Cod Antique Dealers Association (CCADA) announced the award of its annual scholarship to Martha’s Vineyard resident Daniel Flynn.

Acupuncture at the Yoga Barn
Licensed acupuncturist Iris Gold has returned to Five Seasons Acupuncture at the Yoga Barn in West Tisbury for the summer season. Ms. Gold has more than 29 years of experience using herbs and supplements to address issues such as digestive disorders, headaches, stress and chronic pain. Ms. Gold is available Monday afternoons at the Yoga Barn; call 508-645-9642, extension 4 to make an appointment.