Dean’s List

Christina M. Colley, daughter of Carlos and Joanne Colley of Oak Bluffs, was named to the dean’s list for the fall 2009 semester at Saint Michael’s College.

Christina is a senior psychology and elementary education major at the liberal arts, residential Catholic college located in the Burlington area of Vermont. She is a Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School graduate.

Whether it’s the economy, the First Lady’s inspiration or just a hunger for fresh, really local food, home gardening across the country is up 40 per cent and seed source businesses are booming. According to food writer Michael Pollan, for an investment of about $80, you will get $600 worth of local, delicious produce in a typical home garden.

But what if you don’t have enough space or for a backyard garden? Consider community gardening.

There are eight plots still available at Native Earth Teaching Farm, along North Road in Chilmark.

Honoring Mr. Bannister

The African American Heritage Trail of Martha’s Vineyard will honor Quinton Bannister, the first African American teacher at Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School, for his 32 years of service as a history teacher at the school. A plaque honoring Mr. Bannister’s service and quoting Dr. Martin Luther King — “The time is always right to do what’s right” — will be unveiled in the main entrance of the school on Tuesday, Feb. 9, at 2.15 p.m. All are welcome to attend.

Mature Workers

For Islanders aged 55 years or older on limited incomes who want to get back to work, the Mature Workers Program of Elder Services and the Islands, Inc. is introducing a new program: Bridge Back to Work. The program offers paid work experience and training opportunities within the community for income-eligible seniors. For details on the program, call 508-394-4630, or 1-888-394-4630, to speak with Mary at extension 543, Gloria at extension 542, or Evie at extension 544.

David C. Faus, headmaster of Falmouth Academy, announced that 10 students from Martha’s Vineyard were named to the Headmaster’s List for the first trimester of the 2009-2010 academic year.

Twelfth grade: Clea Baumhofer, daughter of Mark and Kim Baumhofer of Vineyard Haven; Lily Cronig, daughter of Jo Weinberg of West Tisbury and Donald Cronig of Vineyard Haven; Lagan Trieschmann, son of Beth and Stephen Trieschmann of Vineyard Haven.

Fair Poster

Submissions for the 149th Agricultural Fair poster are now being accepted. Send your 18 by 24 inch entry to MVAS, Box 73, West Tisbury MA 02557 by April 15.