updated March 28, 6:10 pm

Best wishes for a rapid recovery go out to our selectman, Melinda Loberg. She recently suffered some broken bones in a bad fall. But it could help her feel better if you send your good wishes to her at P.O. Box 2557, Vineyard Haven, MA 02568.

Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary will be at our library today, Thursday, March 30, at 3:30 pm. The program is Birds of Prey. There will be snacks and activities for kids 5 and up.

Children can read with Roady, the golden retriever therapy dog, at the Vineyard Haven library on Saturday, April 8, and again on April 22, between 11 and noon. Call the Children’s Desk at 508-696-4211, ext. 14, to reserve your 15-minute reading spot.

Young poets can bring their original poems to share at the open mike. Poetry Slam for Kids in Grades 4 to 6 will be held on Wednesday, April 12, at 6 pm at our Vineyard Haven library.

Martha’s Vineyard Community Services offers help with new babies. Parents of children under 1 year old can discuss issues about feeding, sleeping, and development with Marney Toole from 10:30 to noon on Thursday, March 30, at the Martha’s Vineyard Family Center. A Focus on Feeding group answers questions on new babies every Tuesday from 3 to 4 pm at the M.V. Family Center. The next meeting is Tuesday, April 4. All of this is free for parents of Island babies under 1 year.

Two of the lovely Bradford pear trees are being cut down on Clough Lane. The timing means we never again will see that lovely row of blossoms every spring. And your taxes will pay for the Tisbury DPW to do it.

Is it me, or is the Massachusetts income tax form really confusing? I feel so accomplished when I finish the 1040. And then I begin to wonder if I am really that obtuse, or if Massachusetts intentionally goes out of its way to confuse me. Oh, yes. I forgot: Happy April Fool’s Day.

On Saturday, April 1, the Rev. Susan Waldrop will hold a Forgiveness Workshop at the Federated Church parish hall, from 1 to 4 pm. “The willingness to forgive often comes from being heard” is the message of this presentation. It will be followed by a healing prayer, and then tea and snacks. This is free, though donations will be accepted. Walk-ins are welcome. More at swaldrop@me.com.

You can win your Easter dinner on April Fool’s Day at Grace Episcopal Church. The April Fool’s Ham and Turkey Bingo Party is this Saturday, April 1. Bingo cards are two for $1. Games begin at 2 pm and continue for several hours of family fun, friendly competition, and socializing with light refreshments. Cross your fingers and bring your lucky rabbit’s foot. Each lucky winner will take home a frozen ham or turkey. No fooling! For more, call 508-693-0332.

Saturday evening, April 1, is A Fool’s Bash, from 7 to 11 pm at the Chilmark Community Center. $20 at the door. Enjoy live music with Johnny Hoy and the Bluefish, as well as comedian Rafi Gonzalez. There will be a photo booth, beverages, and desserts. The live and silent auctions benefit the Chilmark School PTO and outing program.

The Neighborhood Convention meets Tuesday, April 4, at 11 am at the Bodhi Path Buddhist Center for Simple Meditation with Sharona Gamsby. From the roundabout, turn toward the airport, beyond the airport in less than half a mile, turn left onto Waldron Bottom Road. Go straight 0.9 miles to a sign on left for Laurand Drive and the Bodhi Path. Parking and meditation hall are on the right. All are welcome. You should bring a bag lunch.

Next Saturday, April 8, the West Tisbury library invites you to learn about what West Tisbury was like in 1892. Several people have been working on this. It does sound interesting. I understand it begins at 1:30 pm.

Big bunches of birthday balloon wishes go to Larry Sylvia and Marco Daniels today. Wish the best on Sunday to Tom Zinno.

Heard on Main Street: No matter how you feel, get up, dress up, and show up.