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Edibles: New Year's Day in a new way It is unfortunate that so many of us let the first day of the new year fritter away the way we do. More>> Island-inspired calendars get signed Karen MacKay finds plenty of inspiration on the Island for her cartoons. Photo by JJ Gonson Karen MacKay, Times' cartoonist and web administrator, was at the Bunch of Grapes last Wednesday to sign copies of her new calendar, the 2005 Vineyard Wilderness Calendar. The calendar portrays the quirky, humorous, and even salty side of the Vineyard. They are available at the bookstore, Alley's, The Times office on Beach Road, or online at www.mvtimes.com/store. More cartoons>> Music: Songs invite families to sing and laugh together Nora Laudani is a veritable treasure in the Island's woodwork, a talented singer/songwriter/actress/dancer whose resume encompasses film, theater, and television. More>> The multiple musical modes of Michael Haydn This past summer,. musician Michael Haydn emerged as a visible musical talent on the Island's performing arts scene. More>> Vineyard Gardens Field Trips "It's better than TV!" exclaimed Christine Wiley. "Homemade gifts are the best!" More>> Island Food Pantry Hours of Operation: Mon., Wed., and Fri., 2 to 4 pm, at Christ United Methodist Church (Stone Church), Church Street, Vineyard Haven. 508-693-4764. Christmas Eve service at St. Andrew's Will and Jennifer Trapp. Ann Pellegrino takes up the Christmas collection, which this year will be donated to Doctors Without Borders. A Christmas meal Volunteer Carolyn Eddy stirs the gravy. Photo by JJ Gonson With the help of many volunteers and Island businesses, Grace Episcopal Church hosted a community meal on Christmas Day. Food donations: Unopened cans, jars, and packaged goods may be put in Island-wide collection bins. Contributions: Island Food Pantry, P.O. Box 1874, Vineyard Haven, MA 02568. Vineyard Conservation Almanac: Fall Festival at Felix Neck Win a Free 2005 Toyota Prius Americans want automakers to come up with more fuel-efficient hybrids. The Center for a New American Dream is launching a contest inviting Americans to be heard. Come up with the best slogan that will encourage automakers to increase production of U.S. hybrids and win your own 2005 Toyota Prius. Go to http://www.NewDream.org/Prius for the details Listing Your Event The deadline for all Calendar submissions is every Monday at noon for Thursday’s issue. This deadline is firm. It is the sole discretion of The Times’s editorial staff to determine if and how an entry is listed in the Directory of Information. Remember that The Times also accepts paid advertisements for events: 508-693-6100. Submitting a Calendar Listing: Include the name of the event, date and time, location, short description, admission or fee charged (specify if it’s free), and contact phone number. If the event is a benefit, please include the name of the sponsor/s and where proceeds will go. All information must be submitted in writing only. Telephone submissions cannot be accepted. Incomplete submissions delay the editorial process and will not be published. All submissions are subject to editing. E-mail: calendar@mvtimes.com Fax: 508-693-6000, attn: Calendar Mail: Calendar at Martha’s Vineyard Times, P.O. Box 518, Vineyard Haven, MA 02568-0518 Visit the Vineyard Conservation Almanac web site for conservation-related calendar listings, weekly wind farm and state updates, and community group links. Look for Almanac print versions posted weekly in local libraries. Submissions are encouraged! Submissions are encouraged! Subscribe to a free weekly environmental e-mail service at Vineyard Conservation Society Almanac office 508-693-9588

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