US Census Seeks Island Employees Marthas Vineyard, MA --The US Census Bureau is seeking census takers to start work immediately on Martha's Vineyard. Jobs begin in March and will continue through much of the spring. Applicants with bilingual skills are being actively sought. Those interested may call 1-866-861-2010 or visit www.2010censusjobs.gov for further information.
HEADLINES FOR TUESDAY, MARCH 9, 2010
Artists Sought for Annual Memorial Weekend Fundraiser
Marthas Vineyard, MA -- Friends of Family Planning, the organization that aids and supports the programs of the Family Planning Clinic of Martha’s Vineyard, has begun planning its Annual Art Show Benefit, scheduled for Memorial Day weekend, May 28-30, 2010. A Gala on Thursday May 27 kicks off the summer season showcases for new works of art. Artists are invited to participate and all mediums are welcome.
Those interested in submitting art work please call Nell Coogan at 508-687-9052 or email vncoogan@gmail.com to request an application. Applications will automatically be sent to returning artists. The deadline for applications is April 16, 2010. HEADLINES FOR WEDNESDAY, MARCH 3, 2010
Networking Organization Announces Small Business Grant
Martha's Vineyard, MA--MVWN has announced its first Small Business Grant. Award. The $2,500 grant will be awarded to a local small business person based on Martha's Vineyard looking to improve, grow or start a new business. The project or program should be consistent with MVWN's mission to promote economic development on Martha's Vineyard. Businesses that apply for the grant must meet the following qualifications:
* Existing businesses and start ups may apply.
* The grant is open to all Vineyard business people, both men and women and MVWN members and non-members.
*Application Fee:
-- MVWN Members: no application fee
-- Non-Members: For non-members, application fee is $100 which includes a one year membership in the Martha's Vineyard Women's Network.
*Checks may be made payable to MVWN and must be included with application.
Deadline:
* All applications must be post marked by April 2, 2010.
Award Process:
* All applicants will be given the opportunity to meet with members of the Award committee.
* Award will be announced at the MVWN program on May 6, 2010.
* Application and instructions can be found at www.mvwomensnetwork.org [click for application ]
Questions may be sent to info@mvwomensnetwork.org
HEADLINES FOR MONDAY, MARCH 1, 2010
Eisenhauer Gallery Features National Medal of Arts Nominee
Martha's Vineyard, MA--Edgartown's Eisenhauer Gallery has announced that they are featuring fine art prints by Liz Gribin who has been nominated for a National Medal of Arts. The Award nomination was initiated through her alma mater, Boston University. The National Medal of Arts is awarded by the National Council of the Arts and presented by the President of the United States. It is the highest honor given by the United States Government to artists and arts patrons. Gribin has also been recognised for her acrylics on canvas from The National Association of Womens Artists, the National Arts Club, and the National Society of Painters. She also received the Eleanor Roosevelt Award for Advancing Arts on Long Island in 1996 and in 2000 was named a Living Legend during the United States Library of Congress Bicentennial.
