Since the age of two Satonya Hill has made her yearly visit to ride her favorite golden horse at the Flying Horses carousel in Oak Bluffs. Part of the magic for Satonya and her family was that every time her friends took their first ride on the Flying Horses, they would catch the brass ring.

Build a Better Hot Dog for Contest

What makes a great hot dog? Is it the bun, the toppings, or the dog itself? According to Jennifer Langhammer, who runs Dinghy Dogs in Oak Bluffs with her husband, Brian, the answer is, “All of the above.”

That’s why Dinghy Dogs is hosting its first annual hot dog topping contest.

Please Adopt Us

The Animal Shelter of Martha’s Vineyard has a few nice animals who need good homes.

Olivia, the guinea pig, would make a wonderful pet for some child; she has long fluffy brown and white hair.

Blood Drive

The next Martha’s Vineyard Community Blood Drive will be on Tuesday, August 18, at the Portuguese American Club on Vineyard avenue in Oak Bluffs. Hours of donation will be noon to 5 p.m. For information call 781-751-4229.

Dean’s List

Anna L. Markwica of Edgartown was named to the dean’s list for the spring 2009 semester at Boston University.

Selected for Conference

From July 24 to August 21, Wrenn Yennie of West Tisbury will take part in the prestigious Japan-America Student Conference, the world’s longest running student-led exchange program between the two countries. Wrenn will join a group of 72 college students, half from Japan and half from the U.S., traveling around Japan and discussing some of the hottest issues concerning both countries.