A heartfelt thank you to everyone who came out to Doug Kent’s art show and benefit on Friday, Jan. 29 and Saturday, Jan. 30. It was a wonderful turnout and one of those moments we stop to think of how lucky we are to be here.

A big thanks to the amazing businesses that made this event possible with their time and donations: Jim’s Package Store, MV Wine and Spirits, Cronig’s Market, Stop & Shop, Morrice Florist, Tisbury Printer and The West Tisbury Free Public Library.

A very special thank you to our wonderful friends and community that stepped up with their time and efforts: the Chilmark selectman and community center, the “You’ve Got a Friend” Foundation board members, Beth Kramer, Carol Brush, Lynne and Allen Whiting, Valerie Becker, Clarissa Allen, Jan Buhrman, Chris and Nelia Decker, Spencer Binney, Cody Jeffcoat, Isaac Taylor, Lowely Finnerty, Dan Waters, Rodney Bunker, Fallon Aiello, Sylvie Dole, Jessica Roddy, Jodi Blair, Kaila and Ned Allen-Posin, Ariana Binney, Althea Lowell, Sally Apy, Alex Bullen, Lesley Eaton, Marcy Klapper and Laurie Binney, and many more, especially our beautiful family and friends near and far, for their outpouring of love and support.

For the rest of March, Doug Kent’s work will be displayed at the West Tisbury Library. The show will be up until Saturday, March 26. Please join us then for a closing ceremony from 4 to 5 p.m.

This Island is such a special place, and it’s these kind moments when we come together to help each other that really makes it shine.

Love to all our neighbors and friends, you have given us so much hope and light this winter.

The Family of Doug Kent
West Tisbury