JANE N. SLATER

508-645-3378

slaterjn@comcast.net

Chilmark has endured another long week of poor weather. As I write on Wednesday, though, the sun is out and the smiles are everywhere. It seems that this pattern will continue through our Memorial Day weekend and that will be very nice for all.

This Saturday the Chilmark Community Church will offer a Yard and Plant Sale at the Church from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be household goods for sale and, for the first time, they will offer lobster rolls to go.

JUNE D. MANNING

508-645-2574

(lthslnks@gis.net)

All of the shops at the Cliffs will be open for the summer season with Howwasswee Trading Post, Faith’s Seafood, Dreamcatcher, HatMarChar, On the Cliffs, Stony Creek and the Aquinnah Shop all ready to welcome the influx of the season. Down the road a bit, the Outermost Inn is open for the season and neighbors Paul, Louise and Jenna Petersiel have once again opened the Chilmark Tavern.

Welcome William

Kevin and Elizabeth (Wilson) Deren of Milton announce the arrival of William Martin Deren on May 6. Elizabeth is the daughter of David and Susan Wilson of Oak Bluffs.

Hello, Lukas

Tracey Demars and Brian K. Smith of Oak Bluffs announce the birth of a son, Lukas Ryder Smith, born on May 22 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Lukas weighed 6 pounds, 15 ounces at birth.

Announcing Anthony

Thaissa Marta and Breno Silva of Oak Bluffs announce the birth of a son, Anthony Moreira Silva, born on May 19 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Anthony weighed 8 pounds, 2 ounces at birth.

Ava Arrives

Desiree Richards and Josh Trott of Edgartown are pleased to announce the birth of a daughter, Ava Elizabeth Trott, at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital on May 10. Ava weighed 7 pounds, 2 ounces at birth.

Welcome Rasmus

Audrey Van der Krogt and Todd Mayhew of Chilmark announce the birth of a son, Rasmus Van der Krogt Mayhew, born on May 23 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Rasmus weighed 8 pounds, 6 ounces at birth.

Anthony Arrives

Vinicia and Sergio Dos Reis of Edgartown announce the birth of a son, Anthony Gabriel Anjos Dos Reis, born on April 9 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Anthony weighed 8 pounds, 5.8 ounces at birth.

JOHN S. ALLEY

508-693-2950

(alleys@vineyard.net)

Last weekend was delightful after a week of rain and many chores were done outside. The azaleas at the Foote tennis court have been in full bloom and are quite a sight. Many people have returned after a long winter in warmer climates. Automobile traffic has picked up with this, the official opening weekend of the summer season.

The ringed planet Saturn appears high in the southeastern sky an hour after sunset. The planet shines brilliantly in the zodiacal constellation Virgo, not far from the bright star Spica. Saturn is the easiest of planets to spot, as it shows up in our night sky and not in the morning sky as the other visible planets.