Martha's Vineyard Books & Ideas

The Expanding Palate of Food Writing

Louisa Hufstader | Thursday, August 12 2021 - 4:46pm

A sell-out crowd of more than 200 people took their seats at café-style tables at the museum talk about the Changing Story of American Home Cooking, sponsored by Cook the Vineyard, a Vineyard Gazette publication.

Cook the Vineyard

Red Cross Classes

The Cape Cod and Islands Chapter of the American Red Cross will offer an introductory class for prospective volunteers on Friday, April 29, from 6 to 9 p.m. The class is open to anyone interested in learning more about volunteering with the Red Cross.

On Saturday, April 30, the chapter will offer all-day training for people interested in joining the disaster mental health team. This class is only available to those with an active mental health license, or a license in school psychology or school counseling.

To the Fourth Dimension With a Sympathetic Guide

Jane Loutzenhiser

The title was potentially daunting: A Lecture on Relativity and Related Topics for a General Audience.

And while the topic was well outside my bailiwick, the phrase “for a general audience” assured me I was in good company.

First Aid, CPR Training

American Red Cross, Cape Cod and Islands Chapter, will hold an adult CPR/AED and first aid class on April 16 at the YMCA. The course covers knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize and provide basic care for cardiac and breathing emergencies and Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) use. The CPR/AED certification is valid for two years as is the first aid certification. All students will receive training manuals and certification cards.

Theory of Relativity Talk Looking for Mass Appeal

The theory of relativity is a tough one to wrap your head around. Something about time and space and perhaps even a spacetime continuum thrown in. Something to do with all of this being relative too. But to what?

That pounding in the head is ignorance landing a heavy blow.

But there is no need to leave all the fun to Einstein and the physicists anymore. This Saturday, April 9 from 1 to 3 p.m. Dr. Eric Brodheim is coming to the Vineyard to put a down-to-earth spin on this complex theory.

Join Red Cross Team

The Martha’s Vineyard Red Cross of the Cape Cod and Islands is conducting trainings for those who want to learn more about becoming a volunteer for Red Cross disaster services as well as becoming a member of the Vineyard’s disaster assistance team.

The trainings are scheduled for Friday, April 29, from 6 to 9 p.m. and Saturday, April 30, starting at 8:30 a.m. at the Oak Bluffs Council on Aging at 21 Wamsutta avenue. All Red Cross disaster training is free of charge.

Living Beyond War

Living Beyond War by Winslow Myers will be the subject of a book discussion group taking place on Sunday, April 10 at 5 p.m. at the Unitarian Chapel, 238 Main street in Vineyard Haven. A second discussion will be held on April 17.

The discussions are in preparation for Mr. Myers’ visit to the Island on May 15.

For more details, call 508-693-8210.