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They came, they saw, they did the robot.
A few weeks ago the Martha’s Vineyard Charter school entered the annual Botball championships held at the University of Massachusetts Lowell Costello gym. And they kicked some metallic butt.
Tribal members from across the country gathered at the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) tribal headquarters on Sunday afternoon to celebrate the spring season at the annual Spring Social.
Chairwoman Cheryl Andrews-Maltais said the annual gathering marks a time for new beginnings.
On a rainy Tuesday morning at the Chilmark library, children’s librarian Kristin Maloney was in the middle of her Stories and Songs program, reading April Pulley Sayre’s book, If You’re Hoppy, to 30 toddlers and infants. Parents, preschool teachers and babysitters sat behind the main circle, which was littered with strands of bells, egg-shaped maracas and various types of drums. Mrs. Maloney’s clear voice narrated the happenings of the book, matching words with the bright paintings of animals on each page.
Climb Aboard History
Did you know it is the 200th anniversary of the war of 1812? Simple addition leads to a big Duh, but then again it’s not just about math. The War of 1812 sometimes gets lost in the shuffle of bloodier battles.
Land Bank Walk
On Sunday, May 6, at 1 p.m. the Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank staff lead a guided walk of Poucha Pond Reservation in Edgartown. Anyone interested should meet at the trailhead for Poucha Pond Reservation located off Wasque Road.
Sharky’s Dine to Donate All Day on May 8 is dedicated to Daybreak Clubhouse. This program is part of Community Services and provides a safe and supportive environment for members working toward optimal mental health and independence.
All day long, either dine in or take-out, Sharky’s donotes 15 per cent of all food sales to Daybreak.This includes the Chowder Company too, (part of the Sharky’s empire).
There will also be a benefit raffle at the Edgartown Sharky’s beginning at 5 p.m.