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November 5, 2008

The horse is Obama

The geese are Obama

The green field is Obama

The trees on the ridge are Obama

The clouds are Obama

The blue sky is Obama

The woman who cries is Obama

The boy who became a man is Obama

The husband who is away is Obama

The friend who says wow is Obama

The black woman who voted for McCain is Obama

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The American Red Cross, Cape Cod and Islands Chapter is organizing a number of CPR, AED and first aid classes in November for residents of the Vineyard. All classes will be held at the YMCA at Cottager’s Corner, 57 Pequot avenue in Oak Bluffs.

Registration is available online via capecodandislandsredcross.org or by calling toll-free 1-508-775-1540.

An adult CPR/AED class will be held on Saturday, Nov. 8 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The cost is $50.

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In this serialized novel set on the Vineyard in real time, a native Islander (“Call me Becca”) returns home after years in Manhattan to help her eccentric Uncle Abe keep his landscaping business, Pequot, afloat. Abe loathes Richard Moby, chief executive of the off-Island landscaping business Broadway. Abe is irrationally convinced that Moby wants to destroy Abe personally, and Island-based nursery businesses in general.

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A program called Keeping Young People Safe on the Internet, a positive approach for parents, guardians and adults who work with young people, will be presented next week by Katelyn M. LeClerc, former Internet safety program coordinator for the Office of the Massachusetts Attorney General.

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Belly Dance Class

On Monday Nov. 3, at 1:30 p.m., Vineyard Belly Dance and Island vocalist Jerri Wells will perform at the Edgartown Council on Aging, located at The Anchors on Daggett street in Edgartown. The show is expected to dazzle attendees with music, color and dance. The event is free and appropriate for all ages. For details call 508-627-3240.

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Zill Workshop

Vineyard Belly Dance and Revue will sponsor a finger cymbal (zills) workshop on Saturday, Nov. 8 from 1 to 3 p.m. The location is the Howes House directly across from Alleys’ General Store in West Tisbury. The cost is $20. For information and to register call Suzanna 508-627-3240.

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