14+ hour, 32+ min ago  (168+ words) The Martha's Vineyard Center for Living provides services, programs, and activities for Islanders 55 and over through partnerships with the town Councils on Aging and other related organizations. On May 16, at 10 am, it is holding a benefit walk supporting dementia and…...

3+ day, 12+ hour ago  (255+ words) In an effort to help feed Islanders, the hospital teamed up with a local organization to deliver nutritious meals to older Vineyarders." On Saturday, April 4, Martha's Vineyard Hospital partnered with Meals on Wheels, a local organization that delivers food to…...

1+ week, 2+ hour ago  (1082+ words) At a recent event, experts discussed the 'forever chemicals' and the harmful health effects they can cause. These chemicals can be very dangerous, even carcinogenic. Not only are many everyday household products chock-full of them, but they're also present in…...

1+ week, 6+ hour ago  (540+ words) In July, students from the Martha's Vineyard Regional High School (MVRHS), along with family and fellow community members, will swim to make a difference in the fight against cancer. Juniors Leah Thompson and Zoe Treitman are leading the first Island-wide…...

1+ week, 7+ hour ago  (270+ words) On April 11, the Edgartown Patrolman's Association is excited to invite our Edgartown seniors to their annual Senior Dinner, at 2 pm at 19 Raw Oyster Bar. To sign up to attend, please call the Edgartown Council on Aging at 508-627-4368." That same day,…...

1+ week, 7+ hour ago  (143+ words) A dogged determination to save lives. So how do these far-flung pups eventually come to the Island? Hurd explains, "The rescue dogs travel in many different ways, including private charter flights, private transport companies, Pilots N Paws Rescue, with travelers…...

1+ week, 7+ hour ago  (168+ words) The Dukes Council Health Council, along with Dukes County Health and Human Services, are currently hosting a two-week Rural Scholars program. On Thursday, April 9, from 8: 30 am to 3: 30 pm, they are holding a Community Partners" Collaboration Workshop at the Tisbury Safety…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (304+ words) The Martha's Vineyard Times Emma (Frizzell) Shields from Oak Bluffs, will be running in the Boston Marathon on April 20th as part of the "Teddy Team" which is Teddy Bruschi's team, raising money for stroke patients and families. This Saturday, April…...

2+ week, 14+ hour ago  (138+ words) When a flower doesn't bloom, you fix the environment in which it grows, not the flower." "Alexander Den Heijer This lovely quote is seen often in early-childhood circles, and can also apply to so many other aspects of life " gardening,…...

2+ week, 15+ hour ago  (149+ words) Up-Island Council on Aging Bethany Hammond, Director " 508-693-2896 April special programming Friday, April 10, Free Luncheon at the Chilmark Community Center Wednesday, April 22, Tea Party, 2 pm. Join us for Tea and Cookies. Wednesday, April 29, Hands Only CPR with Alan Ganapol, 1 pm " Mondays…...