Thanks to the efforts of former members of the Friends of Tisbury, there may be further discussion with the selectmen about cutting down the beautiful pear trees on Clough Lane. Look for the article in the Times about the selectmen’s meeting.
Nina Gomez Gordon’s mixed media and oil abstract paintings highlight color, texture, and natural geometry. These are a departure from her usual landscapes. See them on the lower level of the Vineyard Haven library during regular library hours throughout April. The library also has a permanent collection of artworks, including 12 paintings by Vineyard artist Captain John Ivory. Island artists interested in showing their work may call 508-696-4210.
The Helene Johnson and Dorothy West Foundation will sponsor a new program at Renaissance House for young writers for five weeks on Martha’s Vineyard this summer, July 10 to August 11. The program targets young writers from 11 to 17 years old, with a focus on critical thinking and imagination. Writers will learn to look at things from different viewpoints. Each week has a different emphasis, such as poetry, short stories, play writing, and graphic novels, as well as writing in teams or in isolation. More at renaissancehse@aol.com.
Reserve your space at the Tisbury Art Bar on Wednesday, April 26, at the Morgan Learning Center. Sign up with your friends, bring your favorite beer or wine, and create art. The painting supplies will be provided. Sip and socialize while you learn to paint like a pro. Have you tried this yet? Martha’s Vineyard Museum members $20, others $25. Call 508-627-4441, ext. 123.
Enjoy the Lost & Found walking tour of Edgartown with Bow VanRiper on Saturday, April 22, at 10 am. The tour features buildings now gone or greatly changed that can be found in the “Lost & Found” exhibit now at the Martha’s Vineyard Museum. Tours of Oak Bluffs and Vineyard Haven are planned for May. Call to register for this free event at 508-627-4441, ext. 123.
Night Heron Gallery reopens tomorrow, April 7, on Main Street. The artist-owned gallery shows the art and fine craft of Sylvie Farrington, L.A. Brown, Jeri Dantzig, Beldan K. Radcliffe, Washington Ledesma, Kathleen Tackabury, Diana Stewart, Lisa Strachan, Carolyn Warren, and Ingrid Goff-Maidoff. This is their seventh year on Main Street.
The outdoor playgroup meets Thursday mornings at different Island parks each week from late April until late November. It is sometimes canceled due to weather. They plan to meet at the West Tisbury Playground from 10 to 11 am today, April 6. More at Martha’s Vineyard Community Services (MVCS), 508-693-7900.
Any parent needs a quiet moment to talk with other parents about parenting. A group for this meets on Friday mornings from 9:30 to 11 at the Martha’s Vineyard Family Center and offers childcare. Call 508-687-918 to register.
Martha’s Vineyard Community Services’ Connect to End Violence program will hold the annual Sexual Assault Awareness Walk on Sunday, April 9, with registration beginning at 10:45 am at the Ocean Park bandstand in Oak Bluffs. Cost is $5 for those who preregister, or $10 the day of the walk. Proceeds go to victim and survivor services. To register, call 774-549-9667.
The First Baptist Church welcomes you to the Palm Sunday worship service at 11 am on April 9. There will be a Maundy Thursday dinner of soup and bread, followed by a service, in the First Baptist parish house, led by the Rev. Dr. Leo Christian on April 13. The Good Friday Service is at noon on April 14. More at 508-693-1539.
You are invited to the Palm Sunday service at 10 am on Sunday, April 9, at the West Tisbury Church.
Big bunches of birthday balloon wishes go out today to Janet Holladay.
Heard on Main Street: It’s time for spring cleaning. Be sure to keep anything useful, beautiful, or joyful.
