Haggis Hotline

Save Saturday, Jan. 14, for some haggis; that would be a wee bit of sheep’s heart, liver and lungs to be exact, traditionally simmered in the animal’s stomach for approximately three hours. Alas, times and health codes change. Most haggis this side of the pond is now simmered in casings rather than a stomach.

The haggis is being prepared for the MV Center for Living’s cultural luncheon tomorrow honoring the Scottish influence and contributions to the Vineyard

Rep. Keating to Visit

U.S. Rep William R. Keating (D-Mass.) is scheduled to visit Martha’s Vineyard Monday for a series of tours and meetings.

Sylvia-Haveard Benefit

On Saturday, Jan 7, from 6:30 p.m. to midnight there will be a fundraiser for the family of Bethany (Sylvia) Haveard. The event will take place at the P.A. Club in Oak Bluffs and includes appetizers, a cash bar, silent and live auctions, and music featuring Morgan Reltza, Megan LaRoque and guests.

Center Honors the Scots

The Martha’s Vineyard Center for Living will continue their cultural luncheon series by honoring the Scottish influence and contributions on the Vineyard. Save Saturday, Jan. 14 from 12 to 2 p.m. at the Grill on Main, in Edgartown to hear speaker Steve Ewing and bagpiper Howard Wall, while enjoying a traditional meal as well as a taste of haggis. Tickets are $25 per person, available by calling Leslie Clapp at 508-939-9440 or by going to center4living.org.

Films and Feast

This Saturday, Jan 7, the Martha’s Vineyard Film Festival throws open the doors of the Chilmark Community Center for another night of films and food. At 5 p.m. there is a program of short films for kids and at 6:30 p.m. Chris Fischer takes the stage with a farm fresh meal. Todd Christy provides his Chilmark Coffee and Amy Miller brings on the sweet treats.

Michael West rang a Tibetan bowl to begin the Winter Solstice Gathering of Poetry and Song held at the Vineyard Haven Library last Wednesday evening. William Waterway then raised the tone to celestial spheres as he played a Native American pipe; long, wooden and wide and draped with leather fringe.