The logical architecture of the molecular structure known as DNA was elucidated in 1953 by Nobel Prize winners James Watson and Francis Crick. Apparently, upon realizing what they had discovered, the two headed right for the pub at 10 in the morning, telling the barkeep, “We have discovered the secret of life.”

But it took more than two decades of patient, frustrating, difficult work in underfunded and poorly equipped laboratories around the world before DNA began to reveal its secrets.

TOUCH-ME-NOT. By Cynthia Riggs. Minotaur Books, $24.99.

Art and Dementia

Art and Dementia is a free six-week program of making and looking at art for people with dementia and their caregivers. Classes begin on Oct. 20 and run on successive Wednesdays from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Preregistration is required and space is limited.

For information and to register call Mary Holmes at 508-862-1933 or [email protected].

State Road School Food

State Road Restaurant will hold a benefit dinner to support Island Grown Schools on Sunday evening, Oct. 24. The food will be be sourced from Island farms and beer and wine are included,

Around the World in Three Hours

Ethnic studies week is approaching but no worries; there won’t be a test in the traditional sense. Instead, the test will be how much good food and fun you can enjoy during one evening.

The event is a benefit for Adult and Community Education of MV (ACE MV). It takes place at the Performing Arts Center of the high school on Friday, Oct. 15. It runs from 6 to 9 p.m. That’s just three hours to pack in a smorgasbord of talent.

PeaceQuilts Go Retail

From the moment the earthquake occurred in Haiti in January, PeaceQuilts has working to bring relief aid to its quilters and their families, and materials and resources to renew their work. I

Now Macy’s has begun to sell the home goods products designed by the group’s master quilters and made by the women of PeaceQuilts. A successful launch of this line will mean more work for the women of PeaceQuilts.