Sports
It was practically a feeding frenzy at the regional high school this weekend when the Martha’s Vineyard Sharks defeated the Seacoast Mavericks in their season opener on Friday and again in a rain-soaked game on Saturday. Red Sox Hall of Famer Bob (The Steamer) Stanley threw out the first pitch on Friday night after a small ceremony honoring those who had been instrumental in welcoming the Sharks to the Island, including Vineyard schools superintendent Dr. James H. Weiss and high school principal Stephen Nixon,
O Negative Blood Needed
The American Red Cross doesn’t care if you’re a Twilight fan or not; they’re about saving lives. To that end, every pint of blood makes a big difference.
Next Tuesday, June 21, from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. the Red Cross will be at the Portuguese-American Club on Vineyard avenue in Oak Bluffs.
And then there were eight.
Eight tennis teams left playing in the MIAA Team Tournament as the section finals got underway last Friday afternoon. Eight teams, the best in the state, fighting to extend their season at least a few more days — maybe even an extra week if they made it all the way to the state final.
The last teams standing in postseason play, girls’ and boys’ tennis, split their victories in the state tournament this week.
Join Lyme Task Force
The Cape and Islands Lyme Disease Task Force, an advisory body to Lyme disease prevention efforts in Barnstable County and the Islands, is looking for new members.
The John Havlicek Celebrity Fishing Tournament, a people-spotting fishing and golf tournament that raises money for the Genesis Fund, celebrates its 30th anniversary this week.
The contest has raised $2 million for the nonprofit organization committed to helping children with birth defects, genetic disorders and intellectual disabilities and their families.
The event was started by Boston Celtic legend John Havlicek and his wife, Beth.