The annual Possible Dreams auction was hosted by Seth Myers last Sunday. I hope you were able to attend or bid online for many items. This fundraiser is for Martha’s Vineyard Community Services.

Our Summer Institute program through the Hebrew Center had a packed crowd at the Agricultural Hall for guest speaker Dr. Anthony Fauci last Thursday. I admire him so much. He also toured our hospital and met staff there.

Monday night’s great concert at the Tabernacle was led by Graham Nash. I have received reviews from at least four friends that it was magical. Teach your Children was a particular favorite song.

Island writer Gerry Yukevich is so prolific. His new book coming out is Oodles of Rubles under his pen name of Ivan Cox. Look for it.

The Tisbury Council on Aging will celebrate the work of Audrey Tilton at a retirement party on Friday, July 25 from 1 to 3 p.m. Everyone is invited.

Famous therapy doggie Chiclet had an other appointment this week to cheer up senior citizens at the Martha’s Vineyard Center for Living. We are going to miss this little girl when she goes touring in August.

Deadheads look forward to John Zeeman leading the band at the PA Club every Wednesday night from 8 to 10 p.m. We missed last Wednesday because the PA Club was preparing for the Feast of the Holy Ghost. But we are back on the roster this week. And on Thursday night, John Zeeman will lead the band in a Soul Dance party beginning at 8 p.m. Bring your dancing shoes.

Allen and Eileen Bemus have returned from a quick trip to Connecticut. They took a side trip to see Plymouth Rock on their way home.

Annie Treitman announces the Martha’s Vineyard Book Festival on the grounds of the Chilmark Community Center takes place from August 1 and August 3. Moderators, speakers and guests will fill the space. Parking is limited. Share a ride.

Two amazing Islanders have left us. Rosemarie Littlefield died last week. And Cathy Merrill also died last weekend. There will be a graveside service for Cathy at 11 a m. on July 29 in Edgartown. It will be followed by a celebration of her life at the PA Club.

Continued get well wishes go to our friend Linda Tydings Massaro.

The birthday bandwagon pulled along Joanie Jenkinson and Rebecca Willems-Solc on July 22. Gerry Franzago takes the cake on July 29. Many happy returns.