The roots of my obsession (and affection) include turnips, parsnips and rutabagas. These ground-growing goodies will provide the last of the local harvest, leaving me with a long wait for the Island’s spring greens and a few months of well-traveled, grocery-bought vegetables.

A 33,000-square-foot hydroponic greenhouse is the centerpiece of the new Island Grown Farms, a planned campus-style educational farm under the Island Grown Initiative.

South Mountain Company of West Tisbury has been accepted for membership in Amicus — a national solar buying cooperative. Amicus is an association of independently owned solar companies that have joined forces to provide their customers with better industry pricing for products and services.

A general meeting of the Island Parents Advisory Council on Special Education begins at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 13 at the Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School culinary dining room.

Martha’s Vineyard Youth Soccer (MVYS) announces its upcoming board meeting at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 13, at the YMCA. The program has a newly elected board of directors and officers. For those who can’t physically attend the meeting there will be a dedicated conference line for anyone interested.

Email David Smith at dbsmvys@hotmail.com providing your name, town and phone number to join the call.

Massachusetts Democrats will be caucusing over the next four weeks to select delegates for the state convention held June 13 and 14 in Worcester.

Leaders of the new organization 350 Martha’s Vineyard Island (350MVI) will be guests at the monthly meeting of the Democratic Council of Martha’s Vineyard.

Marilene G. Queiroga and Flauber F. Souza of Oak Bluffs announce the birth of a son, Thales Queiroga Fernandes, born on Jan. 29 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.

Alessandra Hagerty and James Hagerty of Edgartown announce the birth of a daughter, Julianna Nevin Hagerty, born on Jan. 29 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.

Martha’s Vineyard Film Society makes way for music on Thursday, Feb. 13, when Woody Pines comes to play. The band integrates sounds from Leadbelly to Bob Dylan, from Woodie Guthrie to Preservation Hall. And just like Mr. Guthrie, the band logs a lot of road miles, 7,800 in their van last year. Vineyarder Brad Tucker plays lead guitar and sings backup vocals.

The opening set features Jemima James and Goodnight Louise.

For tickets, visit mvfilmsociety.com or call 508-696-9369 for more information.