MARGARET KNIGHT

508-627-8894

(margaret02539@yahoo.com)

JUNE D. MANNING

508-645-2574

(lthslnks@gis.net)

Welcome home to Capt. Ron Mac-Laren of the U.S. Naval Reserves who has served in Kuwait since September. Ron is director of health for the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) and it is anticipated that he will return to his duties within the week. We are proud of his service to our country as we are proud of each and every one who serves at present or has served in the past. Please be mindful of all as we observe Memorial Day.

The South Mountain Company in West Tisbury has tied for 10th place on a list of best adoption-friendly workplaces in America, which was released Thursday, May 1.

South Mountain ranked high on the list because of the generous benefits it provides for employees: $10,000 and up to four weeks paid leave per adoption. The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption compiled and released the list.

MYSTIC SEAPORT, Conn. — A 60-foot Eastern dragger named Roann, a living example of Vineyard maritime history, was relaunched under sunny skies here last Saturday.

The Roann is the last of an era. No one makes fishing boats like this anymore.

The restoration of the Roann cost $1.2 million, lasted three and a half years, and involved a team of 50 boat builders, aided by another 50 volunteers. Mystic Seaport Museum, the owner of the Roann, organized the restoration of the vessel at its on-site shipyard.

Reflecting tight financial times, Oak Bluffs voters yesterday defeated three funding measures for Proposition 2 1/2 overrides and debt exclusions for next year’s operating budget, while narrowly approving three others.

It was Langston Hughes who asked, what happens to a dream deferred?

At age 10, Patricia Carlet first picked up a paint brush and began to dream of becoming an artist. She took private art classes and studied art in college. But soon, the real world — and all of its bills — caught up with her and that dream was put on hold.

Boston cello sensation Sebastian Baverstam and the Russian-American piano virtuoso Constantine Finehouse will perform a concert at the Old Whaling Church in Edgartown on Sunday, May 25, at 4 p.m. The program includes works of Beethoven, Kodaly, Schemmer and Brahms, and will benefit The Vineyard Playhouse. A free reception to honor the artists and the composer Tony Schemmer will follow the performance.

Male Dancing Revue

Men in Motion, a male revue show, returns to Outerland on Airport Road, Edgartown today, Friday, May 16.

The R-rated Chippendales-style show will start at 8 p.m. Tickets are $12 at the door. This is a event for people 21 and older. Men in Motion performed last November at Outerland.

For more information, call Outerland at 508-693-1137 or visit outerlandmv.com.

Exhibit of Pastels, Tapestries

Marjorie Berlow of Vineyard Haven is presenting an exhibition of pastels and tapestries through Thursday, May 22 at the Chilmark Public Library.

A Wisconsin native, Ms. Berlow moved to the Vineyard five years ago to join family. She studied art and art history at the University of Wisconsin, Madison and Milwaukee.

The Carolyn Dorfman Dance Company> will present Mayne Mentshn, a poignant celebration of family life in a complex world, on Saturday, May 24, at 6:30 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center

Tickets are available at several levels. Admission for $100 includes premium seating and a post-performance supper party with the cast at the home of the president of The Yard, Emerita Elanie Miller, in Vineyard Haven. Tickets also are available for $50 for premium seating and $10 for general admission.