From the sidelines
SKATING GALA MARCH 31
"Anight at the Oscars" is the theme of a skating show to be held Saturday, March 31, at 4 p.m. at Nantucket Ice. Call 228-2516 for more information.

Lily Walsh, Julia Yancy, Makalia King (front row) and Alaina Paterson, Lizzie Thayer, Samantha Mooney and Kelli Molloy (back row) took part in the March 10 skating exhibition.

On March 10, eight skaters from the Nantucket Skating Club competed at the Warwick, R.I. basic skills competition. Results: + Samantha Mooney (Basic 7): First

place, Elements; first place, program + Lily Walsh (Basic 7): First place,

elements; first place, program + Kelli Molloy (Basic 8): Third place

elements; second place, program + Julia Yancy (Basic 8): First place,

elements; first place, program + Makalia King (Freestyle 1): Second

place, compulsory; second place,

program + Lizzie Thayer (Freestyle 1): First place,

compulsory; first place, program + Alaina Paterson (Freestyle 2): Second

place, compulsory; third place, program + Nia Bessey (Freestyle 4): Second place,

compulsory; second place, program.

RUNNING FOR A CAUSE Travis Lombardi and his father-in-law E. J. Harvey will run the Boston Marathon April 16 in support of the Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital. The duo needs to raise $5,000.

If you'd like to contribute, go to www.firstgiving.com/travis lombardi.

BRANT POINT RUNNERS results for March 13

+ Kona Hosier 23:56* + Karen Alence 25:04 + Lorraine Martin 26:18 + Jim Manchester 28:05*

*Season Best ** Personal Course Record

Runners meet Tuesdays rain or shine at 5:15 p.m. at the corner of Beach and Easton streets for a 5:30 p.m. start. The 5K (3.1 miles) run is on paved roads over a mostly flat course, accurately wheel measured, with one hill and some moderate grades. Runners of all abilities, from beginners to veterans, are welcome. There are no entry fees. For information call (508) 228-0206.