Valentine’s Haiti Benefit

Caribbean Night Dance

Drag that summer wardrobe out from under the bed and get on your flip-flops, because this Saturday, Feb. 13, is Caribbean Night at the Chilmark Community Center from 6:30 to 11 p.m. The Smokin’ Flamingos will provide the music for the evening, while partygoers enjoy dancing, beer, wine and dessert. Raffles and auctions, both live and silent, add to the fun. Admission is $15, and all proceeds benefit the Chilmark School.

Women Voters Party

Party like its 1920! The League of Women Voters celebrates 90 years of service with a birthday party at Zephrus restaurant on Main street in Vineyard Haven on Monday, Feb. 15. The party is a fundraiser for the local league, as well as a time to enjoy friends. Call 508-693-3416 to make a reservation for anytime between 5 and 9 p.m. Bring your own adult beverages. Zephrus will be open to the public during the party; the league will collect 20 per cent of the event’s gross profits.

Free Computer Classes

A series of free classes for beginner and intermediate computer users will be offered at the Oak Bluffs Public Library this winter. Sign up now to improve your computer knowledge and skills, learn how to use Microsoft Word and Excel, and discover new Internet search tools and techniques. Space is limited for the classes; please call 508-693-9433 and speak to a library staff member to reserve your seat. The computer classes have been made possible in part by a donation from the Martha’s Vineyard Savings Bank.

Behind his eyes the part of him

That always knew the joke

Till at the end the only thing he needed

Was a smile.

— Gerry Storrow, from Requiem

Dan Aronie died early last Friday morning at his home in Vineyard Haven. He was 38. Dan had suffered for much of his life with both diabetes and multiple sclerosis.

Science Fair

The 11th annual Science Fair at Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School will be held on Saturday, Feb. 6 at the school cafeteria and library.

About 180 students will present their investigative and engineering projects for judging before the fair opens to the public at 11 a.m., followed by the awards ceremony at noon.