Ann Markusen comes to the Vineyard as keynote presenter for the Arts MV annual meeting.

The title of this column is somewhat misleading as the animal shelter is nearly out of animals to adopt. Three cats — Penny, Daisy and Pepper — all found homes last week.

Appointed acting chief 10 months ago, John Rose now has a permanent place as head of the town fire department. The vote by the five town selectmen was unanimous on Tuesday night, amid praise for Mr. Rose.

A blizzard watch was upgraded to a warning Tuesday afternoon as a powerful ocean storm stayed on track to lash the Vineyard overnight with heavy snow, flooding at the time of high tides and gale-force winds. Cancellations were announced for Wednesday morning.

The Agricultural Society welcomes spring with its potluck supper at 6 p.m., on Saturday, March 29, at the Agricultural Hall in West Tisbury.

Violin students of Rebecca Barca-Tinus will perform at the Old Whaling Church in Edgartown on Sunday, March 30 at 4 p.m.

Winter simply is not ready to let go. As I continue to plant like a crazy person, I take comfort in the fact that Polly Hill started the arboretum plantings when she was 50.

Mary Alice Robinson and Aaron Robinson of Edgartown announce the birth of a son, Elias Capello Robinson, born on March 9.

The Oak Bluffs School hosts its annual talent show on Friday, March 28, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

New York city choreographer Wendy Taucher will lead a three-hour master class for lovers of the performing arts on Saturday, March 29.