Rosemary Gambino, owner of Rosecuts Salon on Causeway Road in Vineyard Haven, is spearheading a Vineyard effort to collect hair, fur and wool trimmings and nylons to aid in the cleanup of the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico that has spewed millions of gallons of crude oil since the April 20 explosion.

Big Night Out

Big Night Out, the annual Montessori school fundraiser, is at Farm Neck golf course next Friday, May 14, from 7 to 11 p.m. There will be live and silent auctions, plus hors d’oevre and desserts from Rickard’s Bakery. Tickets available at the door and at ticketsmv.com.

Miles for Memories Walk

The annual Alzheimer’s Miles of Memories Walk steps off next Sunday, May 16, at noon, along the bike path from the Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School to Dodger’s Hole and back. The walk is just under two and a half miles.

Mexican Night

The sixth grade class at West Tisbury School is hosting a Mexican Night dinner buffet fundraiser on Friday, May 14, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Grange Hall in West Tisbury’s village center.

All are welcome to enjoy a menu prepared by Tea Lane Catering with a beef taco bar, veggie enchiladas, rice, beans, and a chips and salsa station.

The walls of the Unitarian Universalist Society church were lined with anxious teenagers last Friday night, as the group of 10 high school poets sat waiting to take the podium to read their work aloud to friends and family filling the pews.

Mayfest

Mayfest will be held next Saturday, May 15, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Island Children’s School, on 5 Halcyon Way, off Old County Road in West Tisbury (next to the elementary school). Activities for children include pony rides, bouncy house, face painting, lots of games and prizes, while adults can shop the silent auction tables for incredible items and lots of gift certificates for Island stores, restaurants and services.