Following statewide funding cuts in November, the Martha’s Vineyard Shellfish Group is reassessing maintenance projects for this year and contemplating the future of its shell recovery program.

The Oak Bluffs selectmen have approved the transfer of an all-alcohol license from Ronald and Margaret Jackson to Michael Santoro, a local restaurateur and a selectman. The Jacksons have owned and operated the Ocean View for more than three decades.

The African Artists’ Community Development Project (AACDP) store has popped up just in time for the holidays.

With the beginning of winter sports tryouts comes the start of fall awards season. Twenty Vineyard athletes were named to the Eastern Athletic Conference all-star roster.

The First Congregational Church of West Tisbury offers its annual greens faire this Saturday, Dec. 6. Lunch is served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

A walk to remember might be in store for you this weekend if you join the land bank staff on a free natural history walk at Trade Wind Fields Preserve.

Island Grown Schools, the culinary arts program at the regional high school and 7a Foods are coming together to present a late fall garden feast featuring student chefs.

Edgartown fire station opens its doors to the community for those who want to learn more about the EMT course beginning in January.

Appraisers from Skinner Inc. come to the Vineyard to evaluate your prized possessions on Friday, Dec. 5, and Saturday, Dec. 6.

St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Edgartown offers Making Sense of Our Journey From Advent to Easter.