Lenten Study Group

A Lenten study group will begin on Wednesday, March 16 at the Federated Church, 45 South Summer street in Edgartown. The group will meet for six successive Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m.

The study will be part discussion and part experiential. Wayne Muller’s book, Sabbath: Finding Rest, Renewal, and Delight in Our Busy Lives, will used as a guide.

The study is open to everyone. For more details, call Pastor Jerry Fritz at 508-627-4421.

Coffee and tea will be provided but not lunch.

Chancellor’s List

Siobhan Smith of West Tisbury, majoring in psychology at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, has been named to the Chancellor’s List in recognition of earning a semester grade point average of 3.8 or higher of a possible 4.0.

Dean’s List

Hilary Dreyer, daughter of William and Stephanie Dreyer, has been placed on the fall 2010 William Smith College Dean’s List. William Smith College is located in Geneva, N.Y.

University Graduate

Allison Brown of Vineyard Haven received a master’s of science in accounting degree from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst on Feb. 1. Allison is the daughter of Jeffrey and Karen Brown of Vineyard Haven.

Welcome Matheus

Joelma and Isaias Lage of Oak Bluffs announce the birth of a son, Matheus Oliveira Lage, born on Feb. 24 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Matheus weighed 6 pounds, 3 ounces at birth.

Please Adopt Us

The Animal Shelter of Martha’s Vineyard has taken in one new animal this week: a beautiful, young, brown and white guinea pig, a stray who was picked up by the Edgartown animal control officer at the Boneyard (across the street from the Stop and Shop). If you have lost this charming little critter please stop by the shelter; otherwise it will be available for adoption.