Duplicate Bridge

North and South trumps East and West in a Grand Slam ending that slams the competition. Can’t pass on that, right?

Perhaps an explanation is in order.

The duplicate bridge summer season begins on Thursday, June 16 at 7 p.m. at the Culinary Arts Center at the Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School in Oak Bluffs. The cards will be dealt every Thursday night all summer long. Cost is $6 a session. Feel free to come alone or bring a partner.

Sengie’s Summer Closure

Sengekontacket Pond was closed to shellfishing on Wednesday this week and will remain closed until Oct. 1, Oak Bluffs shellfish constable David Grunden confirmed. The closure affects all shellfish harvesting; the pond is safe for swimming.

Gonzalo Corts

Gonzalo Corts of Vineyard Haven has graduated with high honors from Cape Cod Community College. Mr. Corts also was named a member of Phi Theta Kappa international honor society.

Jai Berger

Jai Berger of Vineyard Haven received his bachelor’s degree in communications studies from Bridgewater State University. He was honored as magna cum laude at the ceremony. Jai is the son of Dr. Nancy Berger of Vineyard Haven.

Brenden M. Cooney

Brenden M. Cooney of Vineyard Haven has earned a paramedic certificate with honors from Cape Cod Community College.

Please Adopt Us

The Animal Shelter of Martha’s Vineyard has one kitten left available for adoption; he is a darling orange and white tiger and may be gone by the time you read this column.