Vineyard Student Wins Congressional Art Contest

Regional High School student Isabelle Crawford was named “best in show” in the 2014 Congressional Art Competition. Her photograph of an oak tree in North Tisbury will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol.

High School Courts Renamed in Honor of Ned Fennessy

In a ceremony Saturday, the regional high school tennis courts were named after the coach for his 23 years of service. Mr. Fennessy retired following the 2013 season, after he helped the tennis team to its second straight division three state championship.

Chilmark Artist Opening in Maryland

Chilmark artist Jay Lagemann, perhaps best known on the Island for the swordfish harpooner sculpture at Menemsha Beach, has opening reception coming up in Easton, Md.

Sacred Sounds

Local musicians will perform classical and sacred music every Friday from 5:30 to 7 p.m. beginning May 23 at Trinity Worship Center at the Camp Ground in Oak Bluffs.

Gifts From Nature

New creations of wampum, abalone, conch and moon snail are filling Joan LeLacheur’s studio at 42 Old South Road in Aquinnah. Her studio opens Memorial Day weekend on Saturday, May 24.

Vineyard Montessori School Takes Flight

The Vineyard Montessori School is all about aviation on May 31 and June 1 as it hosts Flyin' MV and, for the grown-ups, a Fly Me to the Moon fundraiser.

Dance the Mytoi Garden

This time around the Yard is coming to the garden. Dancers will entertain visitors to the Mytoi Japanese Garden on Chappaquiddick with pop-up performances from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 31.

Lighthouses Open, Signaling the Season

Memorial Day weekend is open season for Gay Head Light and Edgartown Light. East Chop Light opens for sunsets in June.

Asparagus Love Is in the Air

I’ve been eating asparagus like a mad woman. One picking is a significant amount of food. My original patch is easily 30 years old and covered in my arch nemesis mugwort, but is still producing like crazy.

Birds Take Backseat to Botany

Wild geraniums are making a splash in our woodlands. While they are absolutely of the plant persuasion, they have a strong bird connection and might even be able to catch the attention of those upward-looking birders.

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