The Strand movie theatre in Oak Bluffs, shuttered since 2011, will have its grand reopening this weekend. On Friday night there will be an invitation-only event; Saturday night the Strand will open to the public with two film showings.

Making school history for the second time in two weeks, the undefeated regional high school girls’ tennis team steamrolled its way to the finals of the division three state tournament this week. The girls will play Hopedale Friday at 2:30 p.m. at St. John’s Prep in Shrewsbury for the state title.

In light of public concerns that emerged last year, the Chilmark housing committee has revised its applications and other guidelines related to affordable homesites.

In just over half a year, the Vineyard Center for Clinical Research has completed its first trial and has begun working on three others that are aimed at improving the diagnosis of Lyme disease. The center operates out of the Vineyard Medical Care building in Vineyard Haven.

The Holmes Hole Sailing Association begins another season, striking a balance of hot competition and warm friendship. Every Thursday evening and Sunday afternoon until Labor Day, as many as 25 boats will meet in outer Vineyard Haven harbor to race for fun and bragging rights.