You must be a registered voter to vote in the Tisbury election and to take part in the Tisbury town meetings. The last day to register in our town is April 5. The election is May 9. There will be an annual town meeting and a special town meeting, both to begin on April 25. Just to confuse the issue, you can register by April 13 to take part in the special town meeting, but you will not be allowed to take part in the annual meeting or the election unless you register by April 5. Our town clerk, Hillary Conklin, is very helpful. Drop by the office in the town hall to register to vote or get the answers to your questions.

Dr. John Lamb suffered a traumatic accident, and will be away for some time. He can receive cards at Floor 9D, Brigham and Womens Hospital, 75 Francis Street, Boston, MA 02115. The hospital reminds us that Dr. Lamb has been here for 11 years.

Learn with Me is a monthly program that invites families to explore in a fun and educational way at various locations. Saturday, March 25, join the Martha’s Vineyard Family Center at John Keene Excavation to explore the “pits” and watch big machines at work, 9:30 to 10:30 am. Preregistration is required: mvfamilycenter@hotmail.com or 508-687-9182. I delight in our two very pretty granddaughters, no longer small, whose eyes still light up when they see the pictures of themselves standing inside one of the huge machines they visited years ago. Make a memory for your little ones.

Also this weekend, the Martha’s Vineyard Public Charter School play, “Young King Arthur and the Sword in the Stone” opens Saturday, March 25, at the Katharine Cornell Theatre. Shows are 2 and 6 pm on Saturday. The final performance is Sunday, March 26, at 2 pm. Tickets are $20 for a family of four, or $6 per person.

The world wants you to join in on Saturday, March 25. Turn off your lights for one hour, 8:30 to 9:30 pm local time, to show you are in favor of cutting energy waste in homes and businesses.

Our Island churches provide hot meals each winter, through March. This message says it all: The end is near. Your last chance to enjoy a delicious, free lasagna luncheon will be Sunday, March 26, from 12:30 to 2 pm at the Federated Church Parish House in Edgartown. Bring a friend.

Community Services has a support group for parents raising a child up to 8 years old with special needs. Dinner and childcare are provided. Preregistration is required at 508-687-9182. The next meeting is Wednesday, March 29, 5:30 to 7 pm, at the Martha’s Vineyard Family Center.

This next class is free, but you must preregister at acemv.org. Diabetes and Sugars is a free class on Wednesday, April 5, from 3 to 4 pm at the Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School. The Martha’s Vineyard Partnership for Health offers the program in partnership with ACE MV. Learn about natural and artificial sugars and their impact on blood-sugar levels.

The Great Decisions Discussion Group will meet at the Vineyard Haven library for eight Thursday evenings, from 7 to 9 pm, beginning April 6. The fascinating global topics make me wish I could join in. The Great Decisions briefing book covers timely global topics, to be read in preparation for each discussion. The briefing book is $25; call 800-477-5836 to order a copy. A limited number of copies will be available to read in the library.

Each discussion begins with a 30-minute documentary, followed by a moderated discussion. Topics include the Future of Europe, U.S. Trade, and U.S. Foreign Policy and Petroleum, as well talks on Asia, Saudi Arabia, and Latin America. This is a free program; register at the library.

Big bunches of birthday balloon wishes go out today to my cousin Jean Willder. Robert MacInnis celebrates on Saturday; he will be 102. Birthday greetings go to Linda Unczur and Dale McClure on Tuesday. Wednesday belongs to Kaleena Searle and Kathleen Madeiros.

Heard on Main Street: Time is like a snowflake; it disappears while we’re trying to decide what to do with it.