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Prominent Afghan businesswoman Hassina Sherjan, who owns the textile company Boumi and is coauthor of Toughing It Out in Afghanistan, will be among the notable women speaking at Empowering Afghan Women, a panel presentation to be held on Monday, August 23, at the Katharine Cornell Theatre in Vineyard Haven from 6:30 to 9 p.m.
Pyrotechnic Storm Hits Ocean Park
Did you know fireworks date back to seventh century China when they were used to scare away evil spirits? But that was just for the wealthy. The masses didn’t get their boom-boom on until the 14th century, thanks to the Ming dynasty’s populist embrace. Fast-forward to today and a beloved dynasty of another sort, the Oak Bluffs Fire Department, which is hosting its annual fireworks blastoff at Ocean Park in Oak Bluffs.
Mary Jane Carpenter will give a free public talk on the history of Edgartown’s Carnegie Library building, at the library at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, August 25.
Herbal Medicine
Holly Bellebuono of Vineyard Herbs returns to the Polly Hill Arboretum for her popular salve-making workshop on Tuesday, August 17, from 1 to 3 p.m. The workshop begins with a walk to identify and collect medicinal herbs and weeds on the arboretum grounds. Next, participants make their own oil infusions and beeswax-based ointments.
Welcome Elizabeth
Sara and Thomas Guice announce the birth of a daughter, Elizabeth Diane Guice, born on August 10, 2010, at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Elizabeth weighed 8 pounds at birth.
Announcing Charlotte
Michelle Veit and Keenan DeLaney of Edgartown announce the birth of a daughter, Charlotte Rai DeLaney, born on August 13, 2010, at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Charlotte weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces at birth.