Sports
The 65th annual Martha’s Vineyard Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby opens Sunday morning at a minute past midnight. The fishermen are waiting.
George Moran of Oak Bluffs will be out there. At 64, he is almost as old as the derby. “For me it is wonderful being outdoors, being on the beaches, out at night with the stars and moon,” Mr. Moran said.
Library Run
The course is flat, the pace is fast. The finish line is at five kilometers, but the winner is always the Vineyard Haven Public Library, where begins this annual benefit run to the West Chop light and back.
Starting gun is at 10 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 12.
There also is a half-mile fun run for kids 13 and under; it begins at 9:45 a.m.
Care for Dementia
A dementia certificate program will be offered for professionals who want to gain more knowledge about dementia and the tools for providing better care. The program consists of six hours of training over two days. Classes will be held on Sept. 17 from 1 to 4 p.m. and on Sept. 18 from 9 a.m. to noon.
The tuition is $85 and includes a certificate of completion and six CEUs. The cost for family caregivers is $10 to cover the costs of materials.
5K Chop Challenge
On Sunday, Sept. 12, the Friends of the Vineyard Haven Public Library will host the annual race for the library. The 5k run/walk starts at the library with runners proceeding to the West Chop Lighthouse and back. There will also be a 1/2 mile fun run for kids (13 and under). There will be prizes for winners in all age groups, and a raffle. 5k starts at 10 a.m.; fun run for kids starts at 9:45 a.m.; Registration begins at 8:30 a.m.
At 5:45 in the morning, not much is stirring on the Island. Traffic is almost nonexistent, and even the light seems to move sluggishly, taking its time to stretch across the sky.
At 5:45 in the morning, not much is stirring on the Island. Traffic is almost nonexistent, and even the light seems to move sluggishly, taking its time to stretch across the sky.
It’s still too early for the leaves of fall to be rustling, but other sounds of the season are already in the air: the impatient tweets of a whistle, garbled voices speaking through mouthguards, and the soft smack of a pigskin landing perfectly between two outstretched hands.
By IVY ASHE
It’s still too early for the leaves of fall to be rustling, but other sounds of the season are already in the air: the impatient tweets of a whistle, garbled voices speaking through mouthguards, and the soft smack of a pigskin landing perfectly between two outstretched hands.
Football season is back at the Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School.