The Vineyard shuffle, in which year-round tenants are forced to find new housing for the summer months, affects many Islanders. Temporary summer housing often comes with restrictions such as no pets allowed. Pet owners are then faced with two options: give up their pet for good, or find additional temporary housing for their furry friends.>

The animal shelter welcomed a passel of new arrivals this week. Some of these dear creatures are homeless due to the Island’s persistent housing problem.

On Saturday at 9 a.m. the annual Relay for Life cancer benefit begins at the regional high school track.

There will be a car wash fundraiser for the Martha’s Vineyard Little League on Saturday, May 30, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

This Sunday, the Martha’s Vineyard Hebrew Center and other community members will host a fundraiser for victims of the earthquake in Nepal.

Friends and relatives of the late Peggy Freydberg gathered in Chilmark Sunday to celebrate her life, and a new collection of her poetry.