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Community Shorts
September 15, 2005
Goin' to the dogs
Are you interested in a municipal dog park in Tisbury? A new group is forming and looking for members who will be advocates for the park.
Call Tristan Israel at 508-693-0196 for more information.
Boys and Girls
Club Reopens
On Monday, Sept. 19 the Boys and Girls Club of Martha's Vineyard reopens for the school year. Club hours are 2:30 to 6 pm, Monday through Friday.
For more information, call 508-627-3303.
Class reunion coming up
The 35th year reunion of the Martha's Vineyard Regional High School class of 1970 will be held on Saturday, Oct. 22 at the Portuguese-American Club in Oak Bluffs.
If you are planning to attend be sure to let Fran (Fisher) Copeland know. She can be reached via e-mail at MVRHS1970@yahoo.com or by mail to P.O. Box 716, Edgartown, MA 02539.
Women's retreat
Faith MV Church is hosting a retreat Friday, Oct. 21 and Saturday, Oct. 22 at the Sailing Camp in Oak Bluffs. Alison Littauer will be the retreat speaker and the theme is "Becoming a Woman of Prayer."
The retreat is for women and teens from age 13 and up. Register now by calling 508-693-3907 or e-mail anneatmv@hotmail.com.
Trip back in time
to Plimouth
Take a day trip to Plimoth Plantation on Wednesday, Sept. 28. Join the Tisbury Council on Aging as they visit the plantation, the Mayflower II, and Plymouth Rock.
The 1627 pilgrim village is populated with authentically dressed townspeople who speak the King's English. Visit the museum, and see demonstrations, and livestock. The Mayflower II is a reproduction of the ship that brought the colonists to the New World.
The cost is $47 and includes bus fare, lunch, and all admission fees. To join the trip, call 508-696-4205 and reserve your space.
CROP Walk rallies troops
This Sunday, Sept. 18, join the Rev. Alden Besse for an organizational meeting about this year's CROP Walk. The meeting will take place at Grace Episcopal Church on Woodlawn Street in Vineyard Haven at 5 pm.
Plans for the Oct. 16 walk will be discussed with prospective walkers, recruiters, and sponsors. The goal for this year's walk is to raise $20,000. Monies from the walk fund local, national, and international hunger projects. Locally the Island Food Pantry uses CROP Walk funds to buy food for more than 700 families who use the pantry.
For more information about this year's walk, call 508-693-3930.
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