It must be summer. The kids on the Island finally finished school today. That is a sure sign. But so is the ongoing parade of events happening this week. Only during vacation could anyone take in so much, and get to the beach, too.

Last week Gov. Deval Patrick announced that 742,000 acres of ocean south of Martha’s Vineyard will soon be available for commercial wind energy leases. On Monday state officials appeared on the Island to explain the project.

Kara Thibodeau and Jonathan Thibodeau of Edgartown announce the birth of a son, Zeke Avery Thibodeau, born on June 14 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.

Thais Ahnert Tetzner and Zenilton Francisco da Silva of Vineyard Haven announce the birth of a daughter, Heloisa Tetzner da Silva, born on June 19 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.

The Holmes Hole Sailing Association kicked off the summer season on June 14 with its first-ever opening-weekend potluck supper, followed by an annual tune-up race on Sunday, June 15.

A plan to convert an old house off Water street in Vineyard Haven into affordable apartments will require review by the Martha’s Vineyard Commission as a development of regional impact. The location near the Five Corners intersection was a primary concern.

When Harry Tappan Heher started writing the The Mistover Tale 16 years ago, he saw the film as nothing more than an adaptation of Thomas Hardy’s Return of the Native. Using the novel as his guide, he wrote a screenplay that depicts the beauty of Martha’s Vineyard.

The town zoning board of appeals is considering whether or not to require the owners of Goodale’s sand and gravel pit to apply for a special permit to mine new areas of their property. A public hearing opened last week that saw strong expressions on both sides of the issue.

Grace Randolph and Phil Gover of Aquinnah announce the birth of a daughter, Katama Lauren Gover, born on June 18 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.

Emily Melnick and Justin Melnick of Edgartown announce the birth of a daughter, Gracie Kay Melnick, born on June 18 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.