The Friends of Sengekontacket is teaming with Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary again this summer to offer a program for children ages four and up. The program, Saturdays on Sengie, begins on Saturday, July 6, and will run on successive Saturdays through August 17.

It was early May and the migrating birds, Felix Neck Bird-a-thon and our garden were calling us home to the Vineyard. We thought we were headed home from Big Bend, Texas, however the bird buggy (and we) had a different idea. How could we not bird the famous Bentsen-Rio Grande State Park, the Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge, Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge or South Padre Island while we were in West Texas?

Here it is Mother’s Day, and I must say it’s been emotionally challenging today. This is my first one without a mother. Grief has some interesting twists and turns. However, everything seems right in the world for the moment. We had a lovely rain last evening and full-on beautiful sun and sky for the Sunday festivities. Son Reuben and grandson Christian gave me several hours of brawn. There is always something heavy to move around at my place. I’ve finally accepted the limitations of this aging body and no longer try to do it myself.

The Animal Shelter of Martha’s Vineyard is grateful to all those pets who brought their people to the Pink and Green Weekend in Edgartown last Saturday. The fashion star was a chihuahua togged out in those colors topped by a stunning hat. The Black Dog mascot showed up, a perfect example of the Labrador breed, to give out balloons to passers-by. The shelter’s fund for a new roof was increased by several donations. Some cookbooks and placemats were sold. The rain held off as well. A successful event in all respects.

Turnout was light at the Aquinnah polls on Wednesday for the annual town election. Of the 369 registered voters, a total of 65 voters, or 17 per cent, participated. The ballot featured a Proposition 2 ½ override request, but no contested races.

7 Chelsea Hill Road in Vineyard Haven sold for $572,500 on May 10.

7 Pitch Pine Lane in Oak Bluffs sold for $685,000 on May 7.

1 Wing Road in Oak Bluffs sold for $395,000 on May 6.

Anne R. Moller purchased 16 Knoll Drive in Edgartown from Terence J. Donahue for $580,000 on May 9.

The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $50,706 for the business week ending on Friday, May 10, 2013.