Martha’s Vineyard is practically overflowing with wildlife and vegetation. To highlight this, a group of local farmers, fishermen and food-lovers have created an experience that doesn’t just talk about the wonders of local food, it showcases how it is produced, cooked and eaten.

The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $230,397 for the business week ending on Friday, May 23, 2014.

On Memorial Day, you might have seen Sean O’Malley, Grace O’Malley and Kaya Seiman at Tradeswinds dog park. Every year, they hold a walk for dogs to raise money for the shelter.

A crowd of nearly 1,000 people filled the West Tisbury Agricultural Hall Wednesday afternoon for the memorial service for F. Patrick Gregory. Son Tim Gregory called his father a whistler and believer in the human spirit.

Officer Bradley Cortez is one of many Islanders participating in the Cold Water Challenge. Those challenged are asked to jump in cold water to bring awareness to a cause. If they opt not to take a chilly plunge, they can donate money to the charity.

Changes are on deck for the world language program at the Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School in the coming school year, with a plan to reintroduce Portuguese as full academic course.

After a winter on the rock, you might enjoy a Seastreak trip to Six Flags. The excursion line offers trips to the theme park on June 6, July 25 and August 29.

The luncheon program at the June 3 neighborhood convention gathering includes the topic Behind the Scenes at The Yard: Choreographers Share Their Vision.

Friday afternoon in Menemsha this past week was rather interesting. The tug boat pulled the barge and crane out from where the new Coast Guard boathouse dock is being built, which is similar to a landing strip.

Memorial Day was marked with proper solemnity by the Chilmark School students who took flowers to Menemsha and cast them into the harbor in honor of all who have served and died for our country.