Any outdoor activity these days can create a dust cloud. We have put our gardens to bed after finding the last of the veggies, but what will next year be like without some serious rains?

Nominations for the Spirit of the Vineyard Award are open. The award honors those who have served nonprofit organizations on the Island, and whose work has made a difference to individuals and to the community as a whole.

The Farm Neck Foundation announces a call for applicants for its 2014 foundation grants. All Island nonprofit organizations whose goal is to improve the quality of life in the Martha’s Vineyard community are eligible to apply.

Fall is the perfect time for rejuvenation and relaxation, after a busy summer and before the winter calm sets in. Elliott Dacher, MD, begins the fall session of his course on meditation.

Gray treefrogs are not a common animal on Martha’s Vineyard. In fact, there has been some dialogue about their existence on the Island at all.

What beautiful weather we have been having. I know there are many happy brides who have had beautiful weekend days for their outdoor weddings.

Bryn Mahoney and Derek Mahoney of Edgartown announce the birth of a daughter, Eilish Lace Mahoney, born on Sept. 22 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.

Help Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Fern and Feather Day Camp. I was teaching there when I was a mere 23 years old.

Gordon P. Moore and Shelley L. Berger purchased 5 Locust Lane in Aquinnah from L&C Locust Lane LLC for $1,100,000 on Sept. 15.

The Beach Plum and Island Grown Schools continue their partnership by hosting a wood oven pizza night using fresh harvest from local farms.