British Author Talks

Renowned British author Dr. Brian A. Wren will discuss his new book, Advent, Christmas and Epiphany: Liturgies and Prayers for Public Worship, at Christ United Methodist Church chapel on the corner of Church and Williams streets in Vineyard Haven on Wednesday, Oct. 29, from 4 to 5:30 p.m.

Basic Computer Course

The Oak Bluffs Public Library is offering free, one-on-one computer instruction by appointment. Those wishing to learn how to use e-mail, the Internet, or the library’s online catalogue are encouraged to call 508-693-9433 to make an appointment.

Welcome, Tanner

Leslie Myers and Tobias Myers of Vineyard Haven announce the birth of a son, Tanner Sheridan Myers, born on Oct. 16, 2008 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Tanner weighed 9 pounds, 9 ounces at birth. He joins big sister Lily May.

Peter R. Boak will present an organ recital at the Federated Church Meetinghouse, on the corner of South Summer street and Davis Lane in Edgartown on Sunday, Nov. 2, at 4 p.m. Mr. Boak will be performing on the church’s beloved 1895 Hook and Hastings organ.

Following the recital, there will be a wine and cheese reception in the parish house.

A stiff, chilly breeze and sunshine greeted the return of a peripatetic 1929 Oak Bluffs fire truck No. 2 last Saturday. With Donald Billings, 77, of Oak Bluffs behind the wheel, the truck rumbled off the ferry Nantucket into Vineyard Haven. Riding shotgun next to Mr. Billings was the Maxim truck’s former owner, Robert A. DiPoli of Medfield.

The truck had not been on the Island in over 50 years.

Announcing João

Rogelia Goncalves daSilva and Jonas dos Santos of Edgartown announce the birth of a son, João Victor Santos, born on Oct. 14, 2008 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. João weighed 9 pounds.

On Friday, Oct. 24, The Hob Knob, located at 128 Main street in Edgartown will host a cocktail reception to introduce a new cultural series called the Art of Hob Knobbing. Produced by Hob Knob proprietor Maggie White, the series is meant to feature some of the Island’s exemplary culinary, literary and artistic acheivements throughout the year.

The bright planet Venus hangs low in the southwestern sky tonight. Venus has appeared nightly in the southwest for weeks now but the show improves. Venus is moving farther from the glare of the setting sun and is easier to spot in darker skies.

Walk to End Violence

Connect to End Violence is holding its first annual domestic and sexual violence awareness walk on Sunday, Oct. 26. Registration will begin at the Edgartown Park and Ride lot behind Edgartown Pizza at 9 a.m. The route is approximately two miles through downtown Edgartown. Registration costs $20 per adult; children under 14 are free. The first 100 walkers to arrive will receive a free T-shirt. For details call 508-693-7900, extension 221.

JOHN S. ALLEY

508-693-2950

(alleys@vineyard.net)