BETTYE FOSTER BAKER

508-696-9983

(bdrbaker@comcast.net)

For many years, the Vineyard has been the summer place for many extraordinary thinkers, writers, artists, jurists, and entertainers — it still is — and Oak Bluffs has been that quintessential place where the gifted, particularly artists have come to rejuvenate, create, and give us a sense of the possibilities of looking at our world through a different set of lenses.

RICK HERRICK

508-693-8065

herricklr@verizon.net

Illumination Night will be held at the Camp Ground on Wednesday, August 20.

The first such event was sponsored by the Oak Bluffs Land and Wharf Company in 1869 as a real estate promotion. To add luster to the event, the governor was invited to speak.

Tennis Player Honored

Ralph Stuart of Brookline and West Tisbury, has been inducted into the United States Tennis Association New England Hall of Fame.

Mr. Stuart is part of a short list of players who have enjoyed top-two rankings in four consecutive decades. Stuart was No. 2 in New England’s 18-and-under group in 1952. In 1969, he was No. 2 in the junior veterans category. In 1975, Stuart soared to the No. 1 spot in the 45s. Stuart was the second-ranked player in the 50s division in 1986.

Habitat Will Break Ground

On Sixth Vineyard House

Habitat for Humanity of Martha’s Vineyard will break ground on its sixth house on Saturday, August 9, at 10 a.m.

The new home will be built in Edgartown on land donated by the Town of Edgartown and transferred to the Island Housing Trust. The address is 21 11th street, on the south side of the Edgartown-Vineyard Haven Road.

JO-ANN TILGHMAN

508-627-7669

(tilghmanjb@aol.com)

For the past few summers, staying connected to the outside world, the availability ofhigh-speed Internet and cell phone coverage has been a bigdiscussion topic wheneverChappy residents get together. Just how far do the digital subscriber lines (DSL) extend, what phone numbers have access, and why does your neighbor have DSL and you are told it is unavailable at your location? Where is there good cell phone coverage?

KATHIE CASE

508-627-5349

(kathleencase@comcast.net)

I am sitting here thinking about putting a long-sleeved shirt on and it is only August. Today has been rainy and the wind has been chilly but it sure feels good. I know it is not the end of the heat but the relief sure feels great.

Happy birthday to all who celebrated their day this past week.

NANCY GARDELLA

508-693-3308

(vhavenvgazette@yahoo.com)

Next Wednesday will be a big day at Logan Airport in Boston. Bob and Carol Clark are pleased to announce that daughter Lynn and her husband, Philip Dwane, will be there with family — Ryan, 17, Ben, 13, and Brandon, 11 — to greet their new additions to the family. Being escorted from Kazakhstan are 5-year-old Anya and her 3-year-old brother, Aran.

As part of a new series of Choreographic Guided Tours, designed to be of interest to both the most sophisticated dance lovers and complete newcomers to the form, The Yard is honored to present an evening curated and hosted by legendary dance educator Martha Myers.

Vineyard Village at Home recently held a a wine and cheese reception at the Polly Hill Arboretum for members and potential members to gather and learn more about the organization.

For a membership fee, Vineyard Village offers a variety of support and handyman services to Island residents to help them maintain their independence and enrich their quality of life. Nearly 40 people attended the reception.

JOHN S. ALLEY

508-693-2950

(alleys@vineyard.net)

The weekend weather was just delightful. The beaches were pleasantly full on Sunday and many cookouts were held over the weekend. The school playing field was busy as a beehive on Sunday.