Opportunity to Serve on the Library Board of Trustees

The Vineyard Haven Public Library Board of Trustees anticipates that there will be an opening on the Board for fiscal year 2018. Any Tisbury resident who is a registered voter is eligible to run for this office. Nomination papers are now available from the Town Clerk's Office and must be returned by March 20th, 2017 in order to appear on the ballot. For more information, please contact the Tisbury Town Clerk at (508) 696-4215.

The Library Board of Trustees is responsible for financial oversight, policymaking, and long-range planning for the Vineyard Haven Public Library. The Trustees meet at 5:30pm on the third Wednesday of each month. For more information about the Vineyard Haven Library please contact the Library Director at (508) 696-4210 x111. A Public Library Trustee Handbook is available online from the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners:
http://mblc.state.ma.us/advisory/trustees/2015_Pocket_Guide.pdf

Houses of Grace Winter Shelter Program Begins

For a second year, the Houses of Grace Winter Shelter Program will offer shelter each night of the week from January 1st through March 31st, 2017. Men, women and families are welcome, and bedding, dinner and breakfast are provided. Guests much check in between 7pm and 8 pm and check out at 7 am. There is no entry or re-entry after 8 pm.

Sundays
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 51 Winter St., Edgartown, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Free. 508-693-0103.

Mondays
Federated Church, 45 South Summer St., Edgartown, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Free. 508-627-4662.

Tuesdays
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 51 Winter St., Edgartown, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Free. 508-693-0103.

Wednesdays
St. Augustine’s Church, 56 Franklin St., Vineyard Haven, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Free. 508-693-0103.

Thursdays
Federated Church, 45 South Summer St., Edgartown, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Free. 508-627-4662.

Fridays
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 51 Winter St., Edgartown, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Free. 508-693-0103.

Saturdays
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 51 Winter St., Edgartown, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Free. 508-693-0103.

Implementing the Tisbury Vision Plan

The Vision Council

The Tisbury Planning Board has formed the Tisbury Vision Council to coordinate community participation in the implementation of the Tisbury Vision Plan and welcomes participation by all residents and business owners as members of the Council.

The Council will focus on the attainment of vision goals through the hosting of meetings and workshops, develop collaborative partnerships, and coordinate community outreach. Resident and business groups will be able to bring forth ideas that support the vision and help shepherd them to completion with support from the Council and volunteers. The Planning Board will provide ongoing support to the Council to facilitate communication and coordination among town committees and departments regarding ongoing projects and accomplishments.

Regularly scheduled Council meetings

The vision council will meet at the Vineyard Haven Library on the second and fourth Thursday of each month. The first meeting of the vision council is scheduled for Thursday, September 10th from 6:00 - 8:00 pm.

Agenda outline:

• Report and discuss ongoing projects
• Prioritize additional projects and workshops
• Review opportunities for volunteer participation

Help be part of the solution by participating in the Vision Council meetings, volunteering to be part of projects teams, and initiating community projects that support the attainment of the town’s vision goals. All residents and business owners are welcome members of the Tisbury Vision Council.

Contact the Planning Board:

(508) 696-4270 Ext. 1122

visionplan@tisburyma.gov

Volunteer opportunity: Art Show Coordinator

The Friends of the Vineyard Haven Public Library are seeking a volunteer to assist with management of the monthly "Art in the Stacks" exhibit at the library.

Responsibilities:

• Recruiting artists for small monthly shows at the library
• Maintaining schedule and guestbook
• Communicating with artists about setup and removal of their exhibits
• Coordinating with Library staff on publicity and logistics

For more information, please contact Amy Ryan, Library Director at (508) 696-4210 x11