More than six years after it bought 190 acres of Oak Bluffs land to protect it from real estate development, the Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank has produced a management plan for the Southern Woodlands, providing for walkers, bikers, hunters and campers.

Handmade Valentines

Make a valentine with your little one — art supplies will be provided — enjoy yummy treats, and check out Kiddo’s new home at 42 Circuit avenue during the store’s Valentine Socials set for Fridays, Feb. 4 and 11, from 10:30 to noon. Those who wish may enter their creation into the Kiddo’s valentine window contest.

Rep. Keating’s Assignments

U.S. Rep. Bill Keating, the newest member of Massachusetts’ Congressional delegation, received his committee assignments for the 112th Congress.When he returns to Washington after his district work week, Rep. Keating will begin work on the House’s small business, homeland security and foreign affairs committees.

On Wednesday West Tisbury selectmen confronted the reality of what an unexpected $1.5 million in repairs needed for the West Tisbury School will do to an otherwise well-balanced town budget.

“This project is a serious challenge to our planning for the future here,” said selectman Richard Knabel at the board’s weekly meeting. Multimillion dollar plans to renovate the town library and relocate and build a new police station are already well underway. “The numbers we’re talking about here are extremely substantial,” Mr. Knabel said.

Science on Show

The science fair at the Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School will be on Saturday, Feb. 12 at the school cafeteria and library. It is open to the public from 11 a.m. to noon.

Organized by science teacher Jackie Hermann, the science fair will feature projects from more than 100 students. Judges include visiting scientists from on and off-Island.

Judging will take place from 9 to 11 a.m. Awards will be announced at noon. All are welcome to see the students’ work.

Super Bowl Swimmers

All set for the history-making sporting event on Sunday? That’s right, Sunday is when the young swimmers who make up the Makos, the swim team at the YMCA of Martha’s Vineyard, take on the Marshfield Swim Club team in their first competition swim meet.

The Makos’ inaugural races are scheduled to take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the facility across from the regional high school. Some swimmers from the high school team, who have already competed in their first home meet, will also participate.