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The cat cages at the Animal Shelter of Martha’s Vineyard are once again starting to fill up. There are six sweet cats waiting to find homes. They are: Simon, a big tabby and white neutered male; Hazel, a short-haired Calico; Rosie, a shy tuxedo kitty who will come out of hiding for anyone who will pat her and give her the attention she craves; Michael, a beautiful black stray from West Tisbury who was found near the West Tisbury Cemetery and surely is someone’s missing pet; Lotus, a large orange female cat; and Tess, a handsome Russian blue spayed female with long hair.
Elaine Weintraub says “history” a lot. The word rolls off her tongue briskly in three sharp syllables: hih-store-ee.
“Welcome to the 16th annual tour of the African American Heritage Trail,” she said last Thursday at the start of this year’s sophomore class field trip. “Here’s your chance of learning some real hih-store-ee.”
An Elder Tech Fair, the second in a series of events bringing teens and elders together, begins at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 4, at Alex’s Place at the YMCA. The fair gives elders an opportunity to ask the younger generation questions regarding their smartphones and computers.
Those wishing to participate should call 508-693-1676 to schedule an appointment.
Aneta Zahova and Ivan Takov of Vineyard Haven announce the birth of a daughter, Maya Takova, born on May 1 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Maya weighed 8 pounds at birth.
Elissa Turnbull and Eddie Stahl of Chilmark announce the birth of a daughter, Lucille Hazel Turnbull Stahl, born on April 28 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Lucille weighed 7 pounds, 3 ounces at birth.
Janaina Oliveira and Helywenderson Teodoro of Oak Bluffs announce the birth of a son, Alef Oliveira Teodoro, born on April 29 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Alef weighed 8 pounds, 9 ounces at birth.