MVYouth has announced more than $1.2 million in expansion grants for the Martha’s Vineyard Museum and Early Childhood Programs at Community Services.

A recently-formed group called Connecting the Dots aims to help newcomers to the Vineyard get acclimated and become part of the community.

A pilot program begun 14 months ago by Martha’s Vineyard Community Services and the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital to combat substance use disorder has helped steer 111 Vineyard residents onto the road to recovery.

Heather Quinn recently joined the fold at Martha’s Vineyard Community Services, after directing the Chilmark Preschool.

The 39th annual auction brought in more than $450,000 for Martha’s Vineyard Community Services.

The annual Art Buchwald Possible Dreams Auction, now in its 39th year, is Sunday at Winnetu. Doors open at 3:30 p.m.

The Possible Dreams auction, the largest single fundraiser for Community Services, is Sunday, July 30 at the Winnetu Oceanside Resort.

Dozens of Islanders suffering from addiction have found their way to off-Island detox centers through a new program organized last year.

Marney Toole's love of children led her to a career as a nurse and then family services coordinator of the Martha’s Vineyard Family Center. She will retire on June 30.