Making a difference has no age limit. Margot Schwarz Weston, 99, was presented with the Spirit of the Vineyard award Satuday night in recognition of her decades of volunteering and community service. The award, now in its 17th year, is given out annually by Hospice of Martha's Vineyard and Vineyard Village at Home to honor individuals who work to enhance the Island in quiet ways.

Tonight marks the 20th annual barnraisers ball, and just like the first one in 1994 the event is free. Johnny Hoy and the Bluefish will play. Bring your dancing shoes. It begins at 7:30 p.m. at the West Tisbury Agricultural Hall — the barn raised 20 years ago by hundreds of community hands.

By the year 2020 one-quarter of the Vineyard will be over the age of 65. By the year 2025 that number is expected to jump to 30 per cent, according to findings by the University of Massachusetts Donahue Institute.

The dearth of dogs at the Animal Shelter of Martha’s Vineyard has been corrected by the arrival of Jackie and his mother, Lady. Lady is a black cocker spaniel and Jackie is part cocker, of course, but of questionable paternity. They have an astounding history as both dogs were kept in an outdoor enclosure with only dog houses for protection from the elements. Despite that, both Jackie and Lady have impeccable inside manners and are very friendly.