Tributes and expressions of sympathy were heard around the country for the acclaimed illustrator and children’s author who delighted multiple generations with his books.

When I read recently in the New York Times about the possibility of Scotland exiting the United Kingdom, I was confused. I had no idea Great Britain had nationality problems.

Islander and artist Tim Laursen has his workshop in a former ball bearing factory at the Brooklyn Navy Yard. His most recent piece, a kinetic sculpture that can be powered by solar or a hand crank to create the flying motion of a large metal bird, will have a permanent home on the Vineyard.

Most every month throughout the year, Roberta Kirn hosts a community sing, inviting anyone and everyone to join together in song.

Island places of worship warm up the faith-filled season with special events this weekend.

Sense of Wonder Creations is holding its fourth annual holiday benefit craft workshops. The beneficiary this year is Sister Flora’s Orphanage on Ile A Vache, Haiti.

The workshops take place Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday this week from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. There will be felt ornaments and shape making, wooden and cardboard Boxes to decorate, mod podge creations, paint glass plates, paint pottery bowls, wreaths, stuffed animals, tea towels and much more.