Help the Trustees of Reservations get Mytoi Japanese Garden on Chappaquiddick ready for the season on Saturday, May 10, from 9 a.m. to noon.

The British invade the Performing Arts Center at the regional high school as the Minnesingers present their English-inspired spring concert on Mother’s Day weekend.

Middletown Nursery in West Tisbury hosts a series of Saturday afternoon lectures on bettering your backyard garden from 1 to 2 p.m. on Saturdays through June 14.

Rabbi Caryn Broitman and the Rev. Cathlin Baker lead two noontime interfaith classes on literature and religion on May 15 and May 22.

Lola's Southern Seafood re-opened turned on Friday - for the third time in 20 years. Old favorites like Mussels ala Lola will still be offered, and so will a late night dancing scene, but this time mainly with DJs spinning the tunes.

For most Vineyarders, driving off the ferry back onto the Island is a moment filled with excitement or a sigh of relief. But for those returning from detoxification units for alcoholism and addiction it is a time of temptation and anxiety.

Joellen Meuse and Mark Meuse of Edgartown announce the birth of a daughter, Sierra Ruby Meuse, born on April 29 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.

Josiane Ferreira Paiva De Souza and Ronei Julio De Souza of Vineyard Haven announce the birth of a son, Lorenzo Paiva De Souza, born on May 2 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.

Ashley Cimeno and Christopher Hathaway of Oak Bluffs announce the birth of a son, Christopher Scott Hathaway, born on May 1 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.

Melissa Braillard and Scott Braillard of Oak Bluffs announce the birth of a son, Carter Louis Braillard, born on April 30 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.