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Corinna McCurdy and Joshua Liebowitz were married Sept. 10, 2011, on a bright, sunny afternoon overlooking the lagoon in Vineyard Haven at the home of the bride’s maternal grandmother, Pamela Cassel. Corinna is the daughter of Tom and Jennifer McCurdy of Vineyard Haven. She is a graduate of the Martha’s Vineyard Public Charter School, Boston University and the University of Pennsylvania Law School, and an attorney with Latham & Watkins in Menlo Park, Calif. Josh is the son of Richard Liebowitz of New York City, and Elizabeth Simoneau of Tucson, Ariz.
The Martha’s Vineyard Adult Learning Program (MVALP) celebrated completion of its 13th year of teaching English to adult immigrants at the High School Performing Arts Center on April 5. Attending the certificate and awards ceremony were Jim Weiss, superintendent of schools, Janet Sylvia, the superintendent’s financial administrative assistant, Jeanne Burke, the MVALP director, teachers and other educators, community partners, students and numerous family members, friends and supporters of the program.
Earth Day Beach Cleanup
Mother Earth needs you, all over the world, but here on the Vineyard, it’s her beachy bits that need the most care. That’s why on Earth Day, Saturday, April 21, the Vineyard Conservation Society is hosting its 20th annual beach cleanup day.
It’s a busy week at the Pathways gathering space at the Chilmark Tavern, located at Beetlebung corner. All performances take place from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., so plan your week’s dinner possibilities around that time.
First up on Saturday, April 21, is a John Cage centennial concert tribute with a presentation of Innovations for the piano by David Stanwood. The performance will also feature Delores Stevens on prepared grand piano and toy piano.
Mass Audubon’s volunteer day is next Saturday, April 28 from 9 a.m. to noon.
To help out, head over to the Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary and after the work enjoy a thank you barbecue lunch.
Projects will span age ranges and abilities and go toward fulfilling any community service projects that need checking off. Help spruce up the butterfly garden, clear paths, rejuvenate soil, build a picnic table, or battle some invasive Bittersweet.
Bring work gloves and whatever tools you think you might need.
Spring was in full bloom at the second annual Beetlebung Festival for the Arts and Edibles last Saturday, where a night of good eats, good music and great company echoed through the Chilmark Community Center.
The first arrival of seasonal friends and workers began to trickle in, catching up on winter activities over a dinner of Grey Barn pork, kale salad, frozen yogurt and planning for summer over coffee from the Chilmark Coffee Co. and baked goods.