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July 14 - July 20, 2005 Edition
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Directory of Information July 14, 2005 The wizard returns Fans all over the world are counting the days in anxious anticipation to the July 16 release of the newest installment of J.K. Rowling's now legendary Harry Potter series. Here on the Island, people are bracing themselves for the occasion with several lead-up events to celebrate "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince," the sixth book of the saga. Events will be taking place all over the Island; with each library planning its own unique celebration Ongoing Events Ongoing events for adults, teens, and children More>> Join in the hunt, help out our neighbors The annual Fish Farm for Haiti Treasure Sale Benefit will take place this Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to 4 pm at the Oak Bluffs Flea Market on Uncas Ave., at the Corner of Circuit. All proceeds from the event will go to the Fish Farm for Haiti, whose goal is to provide food and education for the people of Haiti. The situation in Haiti, most recently worsened by Hurricane Dennis, is dire and the country is in great need of aid and support. To donate or for more information, call Marianne 508-693-5925 or Meg 508-939-9094. Save That Date More>> This Week's Happenings More>> Vineyard Conservation Almanac Native Trees/Native People of Chappaquiddick Monday, July 18, 10 am to noon. Trees and other plants provided food, shelter, and medicine to the earliest inhabitants of Martha’s Vineyard. Knowledge of these plants and how to use them was necessary to sustain and enhance life. The Wampanoag were experts at utilizing these resources. When the European settlers arrived, learning about the local flora from the native inhabitants was essential for their survival, especially for those who chose to reside in remote locations. Chappaquiddick Island, then and now, is a place apart. Join field guides from education program at the Polly Hill Arboretum (PHA) in this exploration of the woodlands of Chappy to identify native trees and plants and learn how they were used by both Native Americans and early colonists. Meet at the Chappy Community Center. Co-sponsored by the Chappaquiddick Island Association (CIA). $24, or $20 for PHA and CIA members.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. Vineyard Conservation Society Almanac office, 508-693-9588. Submissions are encouraged! Subscribe to a free weekly environmental email service at Vineyard Conservation Society Almanac office 508-693-9588

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