News Briefs
Late Start for Spring ACE MV Classes
March 10, 2015
Spring classes at ACE MV have been moved back a week due to snowstorms. Classes now begin the week of March 17 to 19, and there's still time to register.
Tracking Teen Stress
March 4, 2015
Tracking Teen Stress
Vineyarders working with teenagers have documented a rise in stress, anxiety and depression among Island youth. In response, the Island Wide Youth Collaborative was formed in 2013 to fill gaps in adolescent mental health services.
Daffodil Time Shines in March
March 3, 2015
The Martha’s Vineyard Cancer Support Group is hosting its annual daffodil fundraiser on March 17 to help financially support those dealing with cancer on the Island.
Hoop Redo
March 3, 2015
The All Cape and Islands alumni basketball game will take place on March 15 at the Hyannis Youth and Community Center.
Peter H. Luce Playreaders Take the Stage
March 3, 2015
What happens to Twelve Angry Men when you throw women into the mix? Do they stay angry or do they become a more even-tempered group?
Shakespeare for Knaves and Rascals
March 3, 2015
This weekend, just for the fun of it, watch Brian Ditchfield descend into madness during the production of King Lear performed by the Shakespeare for the Masses theatre troupe.
From Fruits to Nuts
March 3, 2015
Even though the ground is still covered in white, it’s not too soon to think about an abundant harvest. Thimble Farm is getting everyone in the mood with its hands-on grafting and fruit growing workshop.
Film Festival Ushers In Springtime
March 3, 2015
One of the sure signs of spring on the Island is the Martha’s Vineyard Film festival, which for the past 15 years has brightened up the days and nights of mid March.
March Is for Music at All-Island Choral Festival
March 3, 2015
Next week the Island’s choral teachers present the All Island Choral Festival with performances by the high school band and orchestra in celebration of March is Music in Our Schools Month.
She's Got Talent
March 3, 2015
Pathways at the Chilmark Tavern celebrates the artistry and creativity of women at its second annual Women Live: Making Art/Realizing Change event.
Please Adopt Us
July 23, 2014
The animal shelter wishes to once again express thanks to Elliot, the little girl who donated the proceeds of her jewelry making enterprise to the shelter. For her generosity she was rewarded with the adoption of Robert, the brown male guinea pig with the ruby red eyes. He is about to be a mountain man, moving with Elliot and her family to Colorado at the end of their vacation. Two other young people, Olivia and Sage, set up a body art business and gave temporary tattoos to their clients. The $31.00 they made they gave to the shelter. We thank them as well.
Student Debates
June 12, 2014
Eighth graders from the Oak Bluffs and Edgartown Schools will hold an afternoon of debates on Friday, June 13 beginning at noon at the Oak Bluffs School.
The two schools created teams with students from both schools. There will be six debates, each scheduled to last 35 minutes. The audience votes for the winner.