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The Martha’s Vineyard Boys’ and Girls’ Club After School Program opens for the new school year on Monday, Sept. 14.
The program is open to all children in grades kindergarten through grade six, and runs Monday to Friday, 2:40 to 6 p.m. (noon to 6 p.m. on half-days of school).
The program gives children a variety of daily activities to chose from in art, education, computers, athletics and social recreation.
Admission to the program is $20 per child for the school year.
The Martha’s Vineyard Cultural Council is calling for funding proposals from individuals, organizations and schools. Council grants exist to support projects that promote or enhance excellence, access, education and diversity in the arts, humanities and interpretative sciences for the purpose of improving the quality of life for all of the Island’s residents. This year’s grant applications are due Oct. 15.
When Sandy Bernat demonstrated how to “pull” a sheet of paper in her West Tisbury studio, it looked like a magic trick. Somehow, by dipping her mold into pulp, shaking off the excess water and flipping it onto a piece of damp felt, the diluted fibers stuck together to form paper.
Artisans Open Shop at Ag Hall
One of Richard Paradise’s favorite things about cinema is its ability to transport viewers in an instant to far-off places, foreign cultures and fanciful situations. At the 2009 Martha’s Vineyard International Film Festival, Mr. Paradise will enhance these screen voyages by bringing a taste of the exotic right to our doorstep, or rooftop, in the case of opening night.
CROP Walk Meeting