As an Island known for our close connections, we know, too, about differences. How do we respond to differences and create opportunity out of conflict? And how do we foster understanding?

That’s the focus of an interactive workshop to be held on Island on Saturday, June 14. This day-long workshop presents a new way to view conflict: as a chance for connection.

There also will be a free overview of nonviolent communication on Friday, June 13, from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at Howes House in West Tisbury.

Enjoy a beloved children’s fantasy Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, presented by the Martha’s Vineyard School of Ballet today, June 6, at 7 p.m. at the Edgartown School.

The cast of this Snow White production features children from the Martha’s Vineyard School of Ballet under the artistic direction of Beth Vages. Tickets are $10 at the door.

Wee Farmers

Wee Farmer mornings are back at the Farm Institute in Katama, for children ages two to four and their grown-up friends ready for a morning of discovery.

Beginning tomorrow, Saturday, June 7, Farm educator Mary Baker will engage wee farmers with plenty of hands-on activities from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Participants will explore the friendship garden, meet new baby animals, hear stories and more. The cost is $15 per session.

To register or for details, call 508-627-7007, extensions 106.

Former chancellor of the University of Connecticut health center Dr. Les Cutler presents The Health Care Dilemma: How We Got Here, Where Can We Go, How Do We Get There? on Wednesday, June 11, at 5:30 p.m. at the Chilmark Public Library.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Chilmark Public Library, his lecture is free and all are welcome.

In addition to serving as chancellor, Dr. Cutler was president and chief executive of the University of Connecticut Health System and its Finance Corporation from 1992 to 2000.

The serialized, real-time Vineyard novel Moby Rich continues here every Friday. Previous chapters are available to subscribers online at mvgazette.com.

June 6, 2008

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Health Fair

Health for Life, the Edgartown School Health Fair, is scheduled in the main lobby and cafeteria of the school on Monday, June 9, from 5 to 7 p.m. Information will be available on childhood diabetes, yoga, bike safety, healthy foods and more.