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The Oak Bluffs Association has begun accepting applications for booth and table spaces at this year’s 22nd annual Oak Bluffs Harbor Festival. Artists, craftsmen, food concessions, vendors and other organizations are encouraged to apply. This year’s festival will include live musical entertainment at Nancy’s Snack Bar by Island favorites such as the Beetlebung Steel Band.
At the Animal Shelter of Martha’s Vineyard, they’re multiplying like rabbits. There are three bunnies who were strays (!) awaiting new owners. One is a dwarf black bunny who would be a cuddly pet for a child. He has been named Clarence by a volunteer. Another is ever-so-chic in his black and white coat. The third is a dead ringer for the Easter Bunny. All are males so there is no danger of that aforementioned multiplication. Come over and cuddle these guys.
Corey Perrotta of Vineyard Haven was named to the spring 2013 dean's list at Coastal Carolina University.
Postseason play begins this week with three Vineyard high school teams earning spots in the state tournament.
Three track athletes also will participate in the all-state meet this weekend.
The boys’ tennis team has earned a number two seed in the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletics Association south section division three tournament. The team has a bye in the first round and will begin play in the quarterfinals, hosting the winner of the Bishop Connolly/Seekonk match at home on Monday. Play begins at 3 p.m.
Devon Webster of Vineyard Haven has been admitted to Union College in Schenectady, N.Y.
Lisa and Ezra Sherman of Edgartown announce the birth of a son, Scout Jeffrey, born on May 29 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Scout weighed 8 pounds, 9 ounces at birth. He joins big sister, Maisie.