In warmer weather, construction begins to pick up speed, and Habitat for Humanity is certainly not slacking. On Friday, April 3, Habitat for Humanity of Martha’s Vineyard will hold two important ceremonies, a testament to the fine progress that organization has been making in putting roofs over Island heads. First, a Dedication Ceremony, wherein the keys to a new home are presented to the new homeowners; and then, a Groundbreaking Ceremony, to inaugurate the launch of a new green construction project.

The Vineyard Committee on Hunger along with several of our local houses of worship and Reliable Market are working together to ensure that Island families in need will have a great Easter meal. Help by contributing the cost of one family’s meal, $25.

The Easter Basket includes a ham, five pounds of potatoes, three pounds of apples, three pounds of oranges, a pound and half of onions, a pound of carrots, sweet potatoes and more.

Vineyard House is hosting a potluck with The Sisters, including Sister Rose and Sister Maurice from the Bronx, bright, big-hearted, down-to-earth women who tell engaging, funny tales of living with the daily struggle of a habit, from the perspective of a nun’s habit.

Scots and non-Scots are welcome when the Scottish Society celebrates National Tartan Day, April 6, with a potluck supper at the Federated Church in Edgartown. There is no charge.

Entertainment will be a mini-concert by Joe Keenan, whose performance will include the well-known Scottish traditional tunes.

A special tribute will be paid to James Naismith, who invented the game of basketball. Mr. Naismith came to the Vineyard one summer from his base at the YMCA in Springfield, Mass., which now houses the James Naismith Hall of Fame.

Hunger Banquet

On Thursday, March 26 at 6 p.m. if you go to the Regional High School Cafeteria, you will get a free dinner, with a side order of education. The Vineyard Committee on Hunger is sponsoring a Hunger Banquet to educate the public about world hunger.

On Saturday, March 21 from 2 to 4 p.m. the Oak Bluffs Public Library will be hosting a free Technology Fair in the library’s meeting room. All attendees that sign in will be entered to win a free MP3 player.