Community
Farm Neck Foundation
Announces Island Gifts
The board of directors of the Farm Neck Foundation has announced $51,800 in annual charitable grants for 2007 to 13 Vineyard organizations and agencies.
The largest gift, $25,000, is a pledge toward the new YMCA of Martha’s Vineyard building.
Customers at Stop & Shop supermarkets in Edgartown and Vineyard Haven and the chain’s corporate office raised $6,907 in October and November to help feed the hungry through the Food for Friends program.
Shoppers at the Edgartown store donated $3,354, while those at the Vineyard Haven store gave $2,253. At each store, Stop & Shop’s corporate office donated another $500.
Candlelight Service
The Federated Church of Edgartown will continue its tradition of hosting a candlelight service at their historic meetinghouse on Monday, Dec. 24 starting at 10 p.m.
Built in 1828, the meetinghouse is on the corner of South Summer and Cooke streets.
Sixty-two years is a long time to wait for a thank you. More than half a decade after risking his life overseas as a fighter pilot in World War II, James McLaurin has gotten the recognition he deserved — a Congressional Gold Medal.
Hagen Contributions
In the spirit of community and giving, the profits of your tree purchase at Jim’s Package Store and Island Market will be donated to Dede Hagen who is fighting her battle with cancer.
Dede is the 43-year-old mother of two young children and wife of John Hagen, an Island artist. Dede has lived on the Vineyard for over 10 years and has taught third and fourth grade at the Martha’s Vineyard Public Charter School.
Wreath Ceremony
American Legion Post 257 will lay seven wreaths at Oak Grove Cemetery in Vineyard Haven at noon Saturday, Dec. 15 to honor those who gave their lives in service for our country.
Specially made wreaths for the U.S. Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, Merchant Marines and Prisoners of War/Missing in Action will be placed on memorials in a ceremony.