The Vineyard Conservation Society will be hosting information sessions about a proposed bylaw to ban single-use plastic bags Island-wide.

Hundreds of friends, neighbors,and art enthusiasts turned out Friday evening at the Chilmark community center for a benefit reception featuring the work of Douglas Kent.

Planning for a new school in Tisbury begins in earnest with the news last week that the school has been invited to participate in a specialized state grant program for school buildings.

Chili recipes of all styles were served under a tent at the Portuguese American Club in Oak Bluffs on Saturday to support the Red Stocking Fund. Hosted by radio station MVY, nearly 1,800 people attended.

A DMF meeting about whelk management scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 9 has been cancelled.

The high school’s 17th annual science and engineering fair takes place Friday, Feb. 5 and Saturday, Feb. 6.