This is a story of the life of a plain and simple person who lived on an island out on the sea. Her name was Diane (Jones) and that explains who she was, nothing more. If you lived on this island, you would have known Diane. She was seemingly around.
The Block Island Arts and Crafts Guild is accepting applications for the
annual art scholarship awards. Graduating high school seniors may be eligible for $1,000 and college students pursuing the arts may be eligible
for $750. Both are nonrenewable awards. The application, with portfolio,
should be submitted by the deadline May 3, 2021 to either Teri McCombe
(401-742-5501) or art teacher Lisa Robb (401-466-5600). Scholarship criteria and applications are available in the B.I. School guidance office.
Island Free Library Programs
Library Hours: The Library is now open for in-person browsing.
Tuesdays 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.; Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 10 a.m. - 5
the 2021 BIYC Maritime Scholarship program. Students who have already
graduated from the Block Island School, intend to pursue a maritime career,
and are currently enrolled in a college undergraduate maritime program at
an accredited institution may receive up to $1,000 annually to advance
their education. Request for application forms or for any questions, contact
Jim Fiorato at biyc02807@gmail.com or at (401) 466-3000. Applications
must be submitted to Block Island Yacht Club, P.O. Box 502, Block Island,
R.I. 02807 by Feb. 1, 2021.
Island Free Library Programs
Library Hours: The Library is now open for in-person browsing.
Tuesdays 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.; Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 10 a.m. - 5
B.I. Yacht Club Scholarship The Block Island Yacht Club is now offering scholarship applications for the 2021 BIYC Maritime Scholarship program. Students who have already graduated from the Block Island School, intend to pursue a maritime career,.
Wednesday Jan. 27, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Harbor Church. Please wear
your mask and bring your reusable shopping bags. (Rain or snow date will
be the next day, Thursday.) The next dates are Feb. 10 and Feb. 24.
Not-the-Polar Bear Plunge
Island Leo Lions Club asks you to take the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge in
memory of John Henry Tripler. Donations in in John Henry’s name may
be sent to: ALS Assoc. of R.I., 2374 Post Road, Suite 103, Warwick, RI
02886-2270.
Block Island’s podcast of community conversations is available on Anchor
and Spotify. Contact wakeupwellblockisland@gmail.com to join the discussion. With hosts Kristin Baumann and Alison Warfel.