HOLLY NADLER
508-274-2329
A bittersweet side of closing down my bookstore, Sun Porch Books on Circuit avenue, is that various customers have had the chance to say goodbye to what they consider “their” books.
Hello, Griffin
Melisa Boyce Callahan and William Callahan of Oak Bluffs announce the birth of a son, Griffin Boyce Callahan, born May 5 at the Martha’s Vineyard Community Hospital. Griffin weighed 8 pounds, 7.8 ounces at birth.
Hello, Grace
Aimee N. Blood and Paul B. Cotton of Vineyard Haven announce the birth of a daughter, Grace Ann Cotton, born on April 20 at the Martha’s Vineyard Community Hospital. Grace weighed 8 pounds, 2 ounces at birth.
Stream Talk
Greg Whitmore, ecologist for The Trustees of Reservations, will give a talk titled In a Vineyard Stream May
18 at the Mary P. Wakeman Center on Shirley avenue off Lambert’s Cove Road in Vineyard Haven.
Mr. Whitmore will discuss aquatic biomonitoring and the stream insects of the Vineyard. Admission is free. Pre-register by calling 508-693-7662, extension 11.
Pangea Day
Martha’s Vineyard will be linked to locations as diverse as Cairo, Kigali, London and Rio de Janeiro tomorrow, Saturday, May 10, when the Capawock Theatre in Vineyard Haven joins the Pangea Day program.
Internationally, sites will be linked live to produce a program of powerful films, speakers and uplifting music. Inspirational films such as 2 Men, 1 War, 33 Years On; Combatants For Peace; and Dear Mandela will be shown, along with performances by musicians including Sir Bob Geldof, Dave Stewart and Hypernova.
Tisbury Kindergarten
The Tisbury School has invited the parents or guardians of children who will be five years of age on or before Sept. 1, 2008, to register their child for kindergarten at the school. To request a pre-registration packet, call Barbara Armstrong by April 11 at 508-696-6500.
Birdathon Will Benefit
Felix Neck Sanctuary
The Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary is seeking birders and sponsors to participate in Massachusetts Audubon’s 25th year of birding competition.
Birders and donors raise money for Felix Neck Wildlife sanctuary and our programs by getting pledges per number of bird species seen or making a donation to the Felix Neck team.
JOHN S. ALLEY
508-693-2950
The weekend weather was mixed. On Saturday, an Islandwide bicycle race was held although the weather was raw and filled with showers. Sunday found us under a blue sky with milder temperatures. The orioles have returned to town. The late Emma Whiting had records to prove that they always return by May 12 and bird watchers will keep a sharp eye out for them on Monday. The Vineyard Transit Authority buses began operating on their seasonal schedule last Saturday mo rning with additional weekend trips.
NANCY GARDELLA
508-693-3308
The wet-dry vote was certainly a thing of interest and much media attention focused on our little town. Thanks to our town clerk, Marion, and all our counters and participants who worked so diligently last Friday. Our restaurant owners and the small town shops need to lure business here — as you know, they were the reason I supported a change. I wish them all the best and hope for a great season for them.
At its annual meeting last month, the Edey Foundation awarded $82,250 in grants for 2008 to organizations working for conservation on the Vineyard.
