Super Librarian

Sandra J, Mott, librarian at the Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School, has been awarded the Massachusetts Super-Librarian accolade from the Massachusetts School Library Association.

Representing the Southeast Region, she is one of four librarians statewide to be honored for leadership and innovation in school libraries at all grade levels. The award was presented at the association’s annual conference at Sturbridge on Oct. 3.

A First-Time Homebuyer’s Seminar, hosted by Habitat for Humanity Martha’s Vineyard, will take place on Saturday, Oct. 16 at 1 p.m. at Nectar’s by the airport. All are welcome to learn about Bailey Park Road Community Housing, Habitat and the application process for the house the group will begin building this fall.

Straw Men to Appear

The Island Scarecrow Festival will feature characters from literature this year. Each year Island businesses make a contribution to the Martha’s Vineyard Public Charter School in exchange for a handsome scarecrow custom-made by a school family. Scarecrows will be on display from Oct. 23 to Nov. 1.

Stars in the Stacks

For the second year in a row, the West Tisbury Free Public Library has won a five-star rating from the Library Journal Index of Public Library Service. The Oak Bluffs Public Library also is a star library, with three stars.

Alana Arrives

Lea and Ted Rosbeck of Edgartown announce the birth of a daughter, Alana Sistine Rosbeck, born on Oct. 7, 2010, at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Alana weighed 6 pounds, 12 ounces at birth.

Delahunt, O’Leary

There will be an appreciation event on Saturday, Oct. 23 to honor Congressman William D. Delahunt and State Senator Robert O’Leary for their service to Vineyarders.

The event is from 4 to 5:30 p.m. and will take place at the Agricultural Hall in West Tisbury.

Everyone is welcome and asked to bring a finger food to share.