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Her aunt was four years old when American women won the right to vote on August 26, 1920. Today, on the 88th anniversary of women’s suffrage in this country, Maureen White will be at the Democratic National Convention in Denver, Co. With her daughter by her side, Ms. White will watch Hillary Rodham Clinton, senator of New York and longtime Island visitor, take the podium and address her party.
The Dukes County Deputy Sheriff’s Association annual celebrity softball game is Saturday, August 23, at 1 p.m. at Veterans Field on Lagoon Pond Road in Tisbury.
The Dukes County Deputy Sheriff’s All-Stars vs. The All Pro Celebrity Softball Team. Scheduled players include former Boston Bruins star Rick Middleton, Gary Doak, John Carter, Bob Miller, Tom Songin, former Red Sox Chris Howard, former Patriots Steve DeOssie, Max Lane, Scott Zolak and Pete Brock.
Admission and autographs are free.
Martha’s Vineyard resident Mary McConneloug, 37, will compete in her second Olympics tomorrow morning, in the women’s mountain bike race. The Chilmark cyclist is the highest ranked cross-country mountain biker in the nation and is one of two women on the 2008 United States mountain bike team.
Members of the Martha’s Vineyard Figure Skating Club recently competed and received awards at the 42nd Annual Worcester Open Figure Skating Competition.
Alexandra Clark received a bronze in limited beginner freestyle, a silver in limited beginner compulsory moves, and a silver in pre-preliminary team compulsory moves.
Lindsy Dario received golds for limited beginner freestyle and
limited beginner compulsory moves, and silver in pre-preliminary team compulsory moves.
Chappy Pong Champs
Sam Funk won the summer Chappy Pong table tennis tournament at the Chappaquiddick Community Center August 16, downing Alina Wen in three straight games, 11-6, 11-7, and 12-10 in the championship match.
The modern game of table tennis, including international play at the Olympics, defines a game as 11 points; and a match is the best of five games.
Techno-Personal Training
Curves for Women fitness club has introduced the technical version of a personal trainer. Called the Curves-Smart personal coaching system, the new technology offers a precision designed workout with moment-to-moment feedback. See it at open houses on August 26 and 27 from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 3 to 7 p.m. with healthy snacks and door prizes. Curves is located off State Road in Vineyard Haven at the Woodland Center, lower level. For details, call 508-696-3030.