Community Corner
Five Things You Need to Know Today: November 15
A drawbridge closing, CPR classes, and a special West Tisbury town meeting are all happening today
- There will be a Principal Coffee with Steve in the library conference room of the today. Parents and community members are invited to attend. Drop in anytime between 8 to 9:15 a.m. Coffee, tea and baked goods will be served.
- If you’ve been thinking of staring your own business, you’ll want to come to the in Edgartown today to the workshop: Taking the Leap to starting your own business featuring Joan Chaput. Chaput has an MBA from Simmons College, has worked as the CFO of several fast growing businesses and has first–hand experience of the rewards and the perils of growing a business. This workshop will combine strategic tools for forecasting growth, understanding cash, funding, and will incorporate a little soul searching to discover your own personal connection to your business. 11:30 am. Members: $15 Non-Members and Walk-Ins: $25
- Today and tomorrow, the American Heart Association CPR classes are being offered at the . These are the new American Heart Association standards in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and are appropriate for the public and those with a duty to act such as child care providers, teachers, home health aids, camp counselors and Captain’s License candidates. 6 pm – 9 pm. The cost is $60 per student for both nights and includes your card and book. To register, contact Jeff Pratt, Massachusetts EMT-Paramedic, AHA Regional Faculty for CPR and Advanced Cardiac Life Support at 508-560-3164 or e-mail jpratt@capecod.net.
- Starting at 9 pm tonight and going into 5 am tomorrow morning, the Lagoon Pond drawbridge will be closed. Those needing to travel between Oak Bluffs and Vineyard Haven during that time are advised to take Barnes Rd.
- There is a Special Town Meeting for members of the town of West Tisbury tonight at the . On the warrant is whether or not to allow dogs on town beaches.
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