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Earth Day 2014
4:09 pm, April 17, 2014Earth Day began in 1970 and a raggedy band of early conservationists led by Bob Woodruff scoured the Island picking up more than three thousand pounds of trash on that day.
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OSHA Visits Hospital Following Isolated Carbon Monoxide Incident
4:37 pm, April 17, 2014Olivia HullDetection of high counts of carbon monoxide were reported in the hospital boiler room in late March. Oak Bluffs fire and health officials said the incident was...
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Celebrate Arbor Day
Polly HIll ArboretumCelebrate Arbor Day from 1 to 3 p.m., Polly Hill Arboretum, West Tisbury. An afternoon devoted to trees. Take a guided tour and learn best method of planting trees. Call...
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Whaleship Charles W. Morgan Nearly Ready to Sail Again
7:31 pm, April 17, 2014Sara BrownMore than 170 years after the wooden ship first set sail, and nearly 100 years after her last whaling trip, the Morgan’s 38th voyage is fast approaching. She will visit...
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Beach Clean Up
Island BeachesBeach Clean Up to celebrate Earth Day is from 10 a.m. to noon, hosted by the Vineyard Conservation Society. Choose between 23 beaches to help clean up; a full list available at...
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Vanderhoop Fishing Shack Dispute Continues in Superior Court
7:38 pm, April 17, 2014Sara BrownThe Vanderhoop fishing shack in Menemsha has been the subject of an emotional year-long debate in Aquinnah. The case involves a tangle of small town relationships as...
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Returning to Run Boston Marathon Was Never in Doubt for Seasoned Islander
6:43 pm, April 17, 2014Ivy AsheMarylee Schroeder, 49, of West Tisbury will run her eleventh Boston Marathon this year. Husband Joe will be standing at mile 26, the corner of Hereford and Commonwealth,...
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Kelley House, Pub Come Under Ownership
6:31 pm, April 17, 2014Olivia HullOn Monday this week the Edgartown selectmen approved a liquor license transfer for the Kelley House, which includes the Newes of America, a pub at the corner of Kelley...
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MVC Approves Workforce Housing Plan for Edgartown
10:00 pm, April 17, 2014Sara BrownThe Martha’s Vineyard Commission voted 8-2 Thursday night to approve eight new second-story rental apartments at Post Office Square in Edgartown. Commissioners who...
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Ceremony Highlights Role of Coast Guard Auxiliary as Mission Critical
6:26 pm, April 19, 2014Ivy AsheTwo Vineyarders were presented with their auxiliary boat crew certifications at a ceremony in Menemsha. The events marks another step toward Martha’s Vineyard having its...
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Hawaiki Rising Wins Nautilus Award
6:50 am, April 21, 2014The book by Oak Bluffs author Sam Low traces the Hawaiian cultural renaissance. The award, which carries a monetary prize, honors books about social and environmental justice.
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Healthy Aging Task Force Community Meeting
Martha's Vineyard Hebrew CenterHealthy Aging Task Force Meeting, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Martha's Vineyard Hebrew Center. The Healthy Aging Task Force will discuss current and future plans. Special guest...
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Horsing Around
628 State RoadHorsing Around, 12 to 3 p.m., 628 State Road (Tracey Olsen's Woodbe Farm), West Tisbury. The MV Horse Council's Spring open house includes pony rides, a tack swap and sale, free lunch and...
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A Personal View of Florence
West Tisbury LibraryA Personal View of Florence with Marsha Winsryg is from 5 to 6 p.m. at the West Tisbury Library. Discussion of AACDP’s most recent fundraising tour in Tuscany with photos and...
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Staying True to the Muse by Staying True to Emotion
11:57 am, April 22, 2014Olivia HullAt age 81 Oak Bluffs poet laureate Michael Achille prefers the quiet side of inspiration. As for advice on the poetic life, he says, “you have to be a real feeling...
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Meet Melinda Loberg
Tisbury Senior CenterMeet Melinda Loberg, candidate for Tisbury selectman, 1 p.m., the Tisbury Senior Center. Free refreshments.Demographics: GuestFeatured:
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Writers on Wednesdays
West Tisbury Library Writers on Wednesdays, 5 to 6 p.m., West Tisbury Library. Martha's Vineyard Writers Residency program will host a free reading. Call Amy Hoff 508-693-3366 or email...
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Writers on Wednesdays
West Tisbury LibraryWriters on Wednesdays, 5 to 6 p.m., West Tisbury Library. Martha's Vineyard Writers Residency program will host a free reading. Call Amy Hoff 508-693-3366 or email...
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MV Seed Summit Potluck
West Tisbury LibrarySeed Summit on MV Potluck, 4:30 to 8 p.m., West Tisbury library, free. The potluck will kickoff a four day seed summit hosted by Island Grown Schools. Email...
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Hunger or Banquet
Martha's Vineyard Regional High SchoolHunger or Banquet, presented by the Vineyard Committee on Hunger, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Martha's Vineyard Regional High School. Food and discussion. Donations...
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