This year’s Art Buchwald Possible Dreams auction, which benefits Martha’s Vineyard Community Services, will be dedicated to the late author Norman Bridwell.

Chilmark enters the 21st century . . . again. This time it is with sidewalks. Tuesday was a rainy day but John Keene was busy in Menemsha preparing the edge of the parking lot for a sidewalk that will hopefully keep families and pets out of harm’s way as they make their way to and from the beach.

Rosa rugosa are in full bloom along the shore. Bright fuschia and white blossoms awaiting to bear fruit in a few weeks. We finally had a significant downpour on Monday to wash away the pollen. Summer is almost here.

Pilot Hill Farm offers up-island serenity in a convenient down-island location on Tisbury's north shore.  This renovated post-and-beam residence is set on 3.67 secluded acres just a short distance to the white sands of the 1300-ft private association beach. The 4-bedroom home is elegant and warm, with many charming details. In addition to the main house there is a 40' x 30' barn presently set up as an office and recreation room.

The Island community gave a multitude of scholarships to Island students at the annual class night last Friday.

Strawberry season is here and this Saturday there are two festivals for the berry inclined.

On June 27, North Water street in Edgartown will be crowded with classic cars during the first ever Car-B-Q Classic beginning at 9:30 a.m. and stretching to 2 p.m.

The third annual Film and Music Festival at the Martha’s Vineyard Film Center runs from Thursday, June 25, through Sunday, June 28.

This Saturday, June 20, Stina Sayre Design is hosting a grand opening celebration for its newest location at 9 Winter street, Edgartown.

Sometimes you have to look a gift horse in the mouth. That was the lesson of a hand Paul Laliberte and I played in an OKBridge tournament last week.