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Best of the Vineyard. The words convey prestige and pride for the many Island businesses who vie for the honor. But ultimately it’s the public that decides which Island businesses and organizations are the very best at what they do.
The Animal Shelter of Martha’s Vineyard reports that their cages are almost empty, but they will begin to fill up as soon as the spring kittens arrive.
Up for adoption is a six-month-old orange tiger kitten named Lucy. Lucy is shy and needs a lot of compassion. She would make a wonderful barn cat, after she adjusts to her new surroundings.
Jerry, the small brown Chihuahua, is still looking for a home without young children. He is a friendly lap dog and would be a good match for an older family.
Are you a small business owner seeking to improve or grow an existing business, or start a new business on the Island? The Martha’s Vineyard Women’s Network is offering a $2,500 grant to further your goals.
The grant is open to both men and women, regardless of membership in the Women’s Network. Grant applications must be postmarked by April 2. The award winner will be announced in May. Application, instructions and information on application fees can be found at mvwomensnetwork.org.
Educomp in Vineyard Haven has been awarded a two-year contract as the exclusive Apple certified sales and service provider on Martha’s Vineyard. Following the closing of Mac Sales and Service, Educomp is now the only business on Martha’s Vineyard or Nantucket that has this designation.
Educomp was founded in 1982.
On Saturday, March 23, there will be a benefit chicken dinner for Liam McCarthy at the P.A. Club located off Vineyard avenue in Oak Bluffs. Liam was diagnosed with having a stroke in utero and has many physical deficits. The benefit is for a walk aide device that his insurance will not cover. Liam is a student at the regional high school who loves baseball.
Forget about the Boston Tea Party, on Wednesday, March 27 Adam Moore, executive director of Sheriff’s Meadow Foundation, will present a slide show and lecture on how the white pine tree contributed to the start of the American Revolution.