Community
At its annual meeting last month, the Edey Foundation awarded $82,250 in grants for 2008 to organizations working for conservation on the Vineyard.
Birdathon Will Benefit
Felix Neck Sanctuary
The Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary is seeking birders and sponsors to participate in Massachusetts Audubon’s 25th year of birding competition.
Birders and donors raise money for Felix Neck Wildlife sanctuary and our programs by getting pledges per number of bird species seen or making a donation to the Felix Neck team.
Wilkommen, bienvenu, welcome: The world language department of Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School invites all to an international celebration on Wednesday, May 14, from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Highlights of the World Language Night evening will include student drama, musical and dance performances in the Performing Arts Center, student-made videos and authentic ethnic food prepared by culinary and language students available at the school.
The Martha’s Vineyard Cancer Support Group has scheduled its fourth annual spring benefit event, An Evening Under the Stars, for Thursday, May 15 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Mediterranean, 52 Beach Road, Vineyard Haven.
This gala celebration for the support group is hosted by Mediterranean restaurant owners Doug and Leslie Hewsen. The event is sponsored by the Martha’s Vineyard Savings Bank and also supported by donations from Island businesses and individuals.
Habitat Open House
On Saturday, May 24 at 9 a.m., an open house and dedication is scheduled for Andrews Road in Vineyard Haven to celebrate Habitat for Humanity’s fifth house on the Island. The house is now nearing completion.
Habitat homes are affordable because of labor and material donations, the sweat equity of the new family and financial help from the community. More information about Habitat is available by calling 508-696-4646.
On June 21, the Oak Bluffs Association will kick off summer with HarborFest 2008, a free event featuring music, arts, crafts, food and entertainment.
The association, which is producing the event, is accepting applications for booth space from artists, non-profits, food concessions as well as children’s games and entertainment.
Applications are available at daRosa’s on Circuit avenue in Oak Bluffs, on-line at oakbluffsmv.com under the events tab, or by e-mailing a request at [email protected].