Children’s Ballet

Moby Rich told the story of native Islander (“Call me Becca”) who returned home after many years away, to help her unstable Uncle Abe keep his landscaping business, Pequot, afloat. Abe had a monomaniacal fear and loathing of Richard Moby, the CEO of an off-Island wholesale nursery, who unscrupulously took over one Island landscaping business and undercut five others, provoking Abe to try to “destroy” Moby. To complicate matters, Moby was engaged to Abe’s ex-wife, Gwen.

Neither rain nor wind along State Beach could dissuade more than 70 stalwart walkers from participating on Sunday in the annual fundraiser sponsored by Alzheimer’s Services of Cape Cod and the Islands. Urged on by a half-dozen kayakers paddling alongside the walkers, there was a sense of camaraderie in this event which is not just about money but also about expanding awareness of the ravages of Alzheimer’s.

Lighthouse Walk

The National Senior Health and Fitness Lighthouse Walk will be held this Wednesday, May 27, at 10 a.m. A nationwide event, the walk is meant to promote active and healthy lifestyles through physical fitness. Those interested may register with Cathryn at the Edgartown Council on Aging by calling 508-627-4368. Three routes of varying lengths are on offer, and participants can create their own pace and desired length of walking distance. The first 20 registrants will receive a free pedometer.

Piano Concerts

Rebekah Nivala, an 18-year-old pianist from Vineyard Haven, will be presenting two piano concerts this Memorial Day weekend, and both are open to the public.

The first performance is at 4 p.m. on May 23 at Grace Episcopal Church in Vineyard Haven, with a reception to follow. Donations accepted. The second is at 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 24, at the Old Whaling Church in Edgartown.

Music featured in the concerts will include works by Beethoven, Schumann, Bach, Messaien and Corigliano.